CCS Kindergarten

2012-03-01T04:16:00.003-08:00

What a fun filled week we are having. On Wednesday, February 29, we went to the CAC and saw the play "Country Mouse, City Mouse". It was very interactive with the audience and had a life message at the end about how people are different but all have something to bring to the table.

Then, Friday, March 2, is Texas Independence Day! So, get your boots, hats and your cowboy duds and have a great time. Yeehaw!! Pet the calf, goat and pig; see a real cowboy up close and personal; pan for gold; deliver mail with the Pony Express; lasso a bull; eat some trail mix; and ride in a horse drawn carriage. You may even find yourself dancing and doing some boot scootin’! The festivities begin at 9 am for pre-school and 10 am for elementary students.

Here at Christ Church School there is just never a dull moment.

In Christ,

Johnny

February 13

2012-02-13T11:25:00.000-08:00

It has been a busy couple of weeks. Two weeks ago we celebrated the 100th day of school. The kindergarten students all made an item to wear with 100 items on it. One shirt had 100 stickers, another 100 buttons, one student made 4 strings of 25 jingle bells each and wore one on each arm and leg. We sang jingle bells. We also had a 100 minute recess that day and the kids compared the time to the timed math test we take.

Last week we all went to the livestock show and rodeo. The kids loved it.

This week we are back to a normal routine and we will celebrate Valentine's Day by decorating and eating cookies and exchanging Valentine cards.

There is never a dull moment!

In Christ,

Johnny

Math

2012-01-27T09:23:00.000-08:00

This week in math we introduced line segments, the polygon and began adding 2 digit numbers.

In language arts one student has successfully read all 75 stories in our packet and has moved on to choosing his own books to read. Several others don't lack but 4-5 stories in the packet and will then begin with books of their choice.

I am amazed at how well the kids are all doing.

In Christ,

Johnny

January

2012-01-17T10:25:00.000-08:00

Wow! Can you believe it's the middle of January already and Christmas was 4 weeks ago? We are moving on in math. All the kids know their doubles addition facts, and their plus and minus zero facts as well as their plus one and two facts along with the minus one and two facts. This week we are doing fractions. It never ceases to amaze me what all kindergarten kids are capable of learning. We are also discussing Martin Luther King along with several other figures and how they changed the way our society veiws people. It is so important for us to understand that all people are God's children and are created equally and loved equally by our Lord.

In Christ,

Johnny

We're back

2012-01-04T13:10:00.000-08:00

Christmas is over January is here. School is back in session and while the first day was a little shaky we have all now settled back into our routines. While the weather is still a bit warm (I like that) we are talking about winter weather and how things are supposed to change with the seasons. We are starting our plus 2 and minus 2 facts in math and several kids are biginning to write stories rather than simple sentences. I am sooooooo proud of them and excited about all the growth I have seen.

In Christ,

Johnny

The week before Christmas

2011-12-12T11:17:00.000-08:00

This week we continue to study and celebrate the miracle of Christmas and what Christ means to the Christmas season and to us. We are also looking at other countries and cultures to compare how they celebrate this time of year.

The children are oh so excited about the programs that they will be performing here and toward the time off as they anticipate the arrival of "Santa". As my own children begin to mature and wonder about the reality of Santa I always assured them that Santa was a very real person and that it was someone who loved them very much. It kept their fantasy alive a few more years while at the same time always telling them the truth.

I pray that you and your family truly celebrate the reality of the birth of our Savior and the love that was shown to us as God himself became man in order to restore our relationship to Him for all eternity.

In Christ love,

Johnny

Bible verse

2011-12-01T10:05:00.001-08:00

Helping your child to hide God's word in the heart is the most important thing you can do for your child.

This weeek's memory verse is:

Come to me all who are weak and burdened and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28

December

2011-12-01T06:56:00.000-08:00

December has arrived and with it all the joys of Christmas. The greatest joy of this season is the message of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Another of the great joys of this season is to help those less fortunate than we are. Our outreach project for December was to provide gifts for four foster children in Bell County. The Jr. K and Kindergarten classes were assigned 4-year old Alexas. As of this morning Alexas' Christmas dreams will come true. You are an amazing group of parents and God is so evedent in your lives. Thank you so much for your generosity. God loves a cheerful giver.

In Christ,

Johnny

Thanksgiving Feast

2011-11-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

Our Thanksgiving feast was a huge success. So many parents showed up to help and the kids loved dressing in their costumes for the event. As we are down to two days until the Thanksgiving holidays I want to take this time to wish you and your family the best Thanksgiving ever. May God bless you and keep you safe.

Johnny

CHURCHES TOUCHING LIVES FOR CHRIST (CTLC)

2011-11-11T06:24:00.000-08:00

CHURCHES TOUCHING LIVES FOR CHRIST (CTLC)

CTLC has a food pantry open to those in need in our community. This year, we ask that:

The Pre-School children in Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Langford’s rooms bring canned corn and boxes of macaroni and cheese. This will be our YELLOW group;
The Junior K and Kindergarten children bring cans of sweet potatoes and carrots. This will be our ORANGE group;
The First Graders bring canned green beans. This will be our GREEN GROUP;
The Second and Third Graders bring canned fruit. This will be our PURPLE/PINK group;
The Fourth Graders bring canned meat such as tuna, salmon, or chicken. This will be our BLUE group.
The Fifth Graders bring canned cranberries and cranberry sauce and/or 1-2 pound bags of rice. This will be our RED group;
Faculty and Staff bring canned soup, stuffing mix, 1 lb. bags of pasta, or 1-2 pound bags of pinto beans. This will be the JEANS group.

Each group will have a color-coded box that matches the group’s color, so that when your child brings his or her donation, it will be easy to put it in the correct box. All food items should be brought to school by Thursday, November 17. On Friday, November 18, each child may wear the color of his or her group to school instead of uniforms. At the Sharing Feast, each group’s food will be brought to the altar in the Parish Hall and blessed by Father David before it is delivered to CTLC later that afternoon.

November 7

2011-11-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

This week we will be going to the CAC to see the production of "Little Red
Riding Hood". It is our second field trip this year with the first being the "Pumpkin Patch".

The kids are very excited and I look forward to seeing their enthusiam at this production.

In Christ,

Johnny

Catching up

2011-11-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

We are well into the year and the kids are doing amazingly well. I am very inmpressed with the reading level of EVERY child in the room.

As we approach Thanksgiving we are making Native American costumes to wear to our sharing feast that will be held November 18. Our class will be preparing fruit salad to share with the rest of the school.

It is a true joy to see your children each and every day. I am so blessed to be here.

In Christ,

Johnny

CCS Parents Plus Spirit Night!

2011-09-20T14:20:00.001-07:00

Papa Murphy's Pizza Fall FUNdraiser!

$2 donated to CCS Parents Plus for EVERY PIZZA SOLD

Return order forms & payment by Monday Sept. 26
Best Part: DELIVERY at School on Wed. Sept. 28
. . . in the drive through, on the foyer or at extended care!!!!

Take them home for an easy week night meal AND stock your freezer for fall parties, birthdays and family nights!

Canterbury Faire

2011-09-16T05:09:00.000-07:00

Canterbury Faire Day will be held on our half-day of school on Friday, October 21, from 8:30-11:45. Children may wear their medieval and Renaissance clothes - NO SCARY COSTUMES PLEASE. The pre-K through 2nd graders will be able to participate in the games and booths, while the 3rd-5th graders will be helping parents and teachers run them. We will have face painting and tatoos, a clown making balloons, a bouncy house, pony rides and other fun things to do. We hope to see you here.

Thanks,

Johnny

Such a smart group

2011-08-31T11:49:00.000-07:00

WOW! What a smart group of kids. Four of my seven children are already in take home readers and all seven have already begun sounding out words and writing. I am expecting great things this year. Our small class sizes is only one of the many pluses to Christ Church School.

In Christ love,

Johnny

Welcome

2011-08-18T05:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another great year here at Christ Church school. Our school is full of life. Not just the life of people and children but also the life found in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Just as He gives us hope, I see the hope of our future generation. The children at CCS are filled with hope because of parents who care enough to want the very best for their children and that is what CCS offers, the very best. I am truly grateful for the trust that you as parents have placed in us.

In Christ love,

Johnny Jarosek
Kindergarten.

Class Picture Order Forms :: Due May 2

2011-04-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

Annual Fund Participation Drive

2011-04-05T12:53:00.001-07:00

Achieving excellence requires commitment from everyone. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating our students and maintaining our first-rate faculty. Donations provide the essential funds needed for curriculum development, faculty, scholarships and operating costs.

Starting Wednesday, April 6, we will launch our Annual Fund Participation Drive at the classroom level. Our goal is 100%!! The classroom with the highest percentage of Annual Fund contributors will win a great afternoon out: a special lunch out followed by fun afternoon activities. The lunch has been generously donated by this year’s Annual Fund Chairs Lori and David Butler. The contest is only for the number of contributors, not the amount contributed. Previous contributions to this year's Annual Fund will count towards your class; however, only donations specified for the Annual Fund will count. The contest will conclude Friday, April 29.

Every gift no matter the size helps. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a significant difference to CCS students immediately and in years to come.

We can accept donations online via PayPal using a credit card. You can find a link to our PayPal account via Facebook and our school website.

CCS Parent Survey

2011-04-01T11:48:00.001-07:00

We have created a confidential survey through a third-party provider in
order to help us learn more about how we are doing. We invite you to please
take a few minutes to fill out these ten short questions so we can make CCS
even better.

Please click here to go to the survey.

The survey will be open through April 14, 2011. Thank you so much for your
time and support.

Win a Night Out to BJ's
The survey is confidential, however if you would like to be entered into a
drawing for a $50 gift certificate to BJ's, then please include your name on
question number 10 so we can put your name in the drawing. The drawing will
be April 15.

Important Reasons to Learn Spanish!

2011-03-21T07:10:00.001-07:00

1. Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the world! In about 25 countries, Spanish is the first language! Travel is lots more fun, if you speak the language of the people who live there!

2. Spanish and English share many words in common - most are of Latin origin. Plus, it is easier to learn other romance languages (those derived from Latin or "roman") such as Italian, Portuguese, and French!

3. Learning a second language makes one a better student! The more conections you feed your brain, the smarter you will be! AND - it is proven that students who learn a foreign language excel in college entrance exams!

4. To learn another language opens our hearts and minds to other peoples and their cultures - "to know another's language is to begin to know his heart . . ."!

5. It is FUN!

*This information is taken from Risas y Sonrisas Spanish Program for Kids by Leticia Smith

Spring BoxTops Drive

2011-02-28T12:06:00.001-08:00

It's time to start turning in BoxTops

for our spring BoxTops drive.

The contest is now underway and will conclude next Thursday, March 10. The class with the most BoxTops will earn an out of uniform day on Friday, March 11! Woo hoo!

Starry Knights :: CCS Gala

2011-01-25T12:29:00.001-08:00

Please make plans for to attend the CCS Gala, Starry Knights. It will be a fabulous night with friends, exquisite food and fun all in support of CCS.

An exquisite seated dinner will be served at 7:30p.m. Following the dinner, Eddie Lange will host our live auction. You will not want to miss a single item on our silent auction or the class projects! David Louth's band will provide the live music and stargazing is available, weather permitting.

Following is a preview of our spectacular live auction items.
Mountain Hideaway
One week vacation in glorious Ruidoso, New Mexico at the Hummingbird Cabins Alpine Chalet.

Blast Off Family Fun Weekend
Hotel stay for two nights at Hilton Hotel in Clear Lake, Texas. Passes to Nasa and Kemah boardwalk and gift card for Aquarium restaurant

Cultural Cowtown Getaway
Downtown Hilton Hotel, $100 gift certificate to Uncle Julio’s, four passes to Contemporary Museum of Art and $300 merchandise from Kimball Art Museum

Heart of Texas Dove Hunt
Six hunters hosted by Christina and Rob Marshall.

It’s What’s For Dinner
Storage freezer full of grass-fed beef.

Batter Up
Enjoy a Rangers game at the Ballpark in Arlington. Tickets for four with premier seating and VIP parking pass.

Gourmet Dinner Party
Gourmet meal for eight prepared in your home. Package includes wine.

Deer Hunt
Four hunters in Junction, Texas. Hosted by K.C. and Price Brashear.

Say Cheese!
Photography session by Shannon Hunt Photography, 10 x 10 photo book, 16 x 20 portrait and digital files.

Tickets for the Gala are $40. To make a reservation, please see Kathy Barnes in the office. The Gala is Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m. in the Christ Church Parish Hall.

Uniforms and Colder Temperatures

2011-01-21T08:20:00.001-08:00

With the cooler temperatures, we would like to remind everyone about our
uniform policy. Click here for the complete uniform policy.

While in the school building, class, chapel and lunch students are
required to be in approved uniform attire. Jackets, sweaters and coats
which are not part of the dress code will not be allowed. If your
student is cold natured and you need a sweater, please check our used
uniforms. You can always order sweaters, fleece and jackets from Lands
End.

Only white undershirts are to be worn. Long sleeve white undershirts are
permitted with a CCS polo shirt over. The navy blue long-sleeve Knights
t-shirt is only to be worn on Fridays.

For girls, only white or navy blue tights or leggings are permitted.

Pants with holes in the knees are to be patched or not worn at all.

Ties are mandatory for all boys first grade and up on Wednesdays for
Chapel.

Boots of any kind are not allowed.

Beginning Monday, January, 24, students out of the uniform dress code
will be sent to the office and will remain there until a parent can
bring the proper uniform.

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It is our policy that students will go outside for recess unless it is
raining. Please send your children to school with warm coats and
anything else you would like them to wear in the cold weather.

We have ordered a few more long-sleeve Knights t-shirts for purchase.
They should arrive next week. If you would like to buy one, please see
Kathy Barnes in the office. The t-shirts are $15.

Candy Cane Lane next Wednesday, December 1

2010-11-23T12:32:00.001-08:00

You most certainly will not want to miss the First Annual Candy Cane Lane Children's Holiday Fashion Show and Luncheon benefiting the Children's Hospital at Scott & White on Wednesday, December 1.

The fashion show will feature some of our adorable students modeling holiday fashions from My Vintage Baby, Orient Expressed and original designs from Amanda Duggan, a mom of a CCS student!

The luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. and is catered by Megg's Cafe. Tickets are $20. Space is limited so we urge out parents and friends to reserve a chair as soon as possible. To make your reservation, please see Kathy Barnes in the office or call 774.8622.

Parents Plus is also hosting a Holiday Bazaar in conjunction. Talented parents and friends of the school will have lots of gifts on hand to purchase. It is really going to be a fabulous day. The Bazaar will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission to the Bazaar is free.

CCS Celebrates Veterans Day

2010-11-08T11:54:00.001-08:00

Please join Christ Church School as we celebrate Veterans Day on
Thursday, November 11, at 11 a.m.

Students are encouraged to wear a white or red shirt. Uniform pants/
shorts/skirts are still required.

At 11 a.m. we will have our own Veterans Day Parade to honor all
veterans, especially parents and grandparents of students who are
veterans. We would love it if you could join us on this special day!

CCS Book Fair Saturday! Support CCS!

2010-11-05T08:27:00.001-07:00

Royal Volunteers Needed for Canterbury Faire

2010-10-13T11:54:00.001-07:00

BAKE SALE
We are asking for everyone to donate one large item (such as a cake, pie, or bread) and one batch of small items individually wrapped (such as cookies, brownies, rice krispy treats).
• Label everything with tags or printed labels from your computer, be sure to mention if the item contains nuts. Don’t worry about pricing, we will handle that.
• Presentation is everything! Large items sell much faster if they look great. Check the dollar store for Fall or Halloween plates to display your creation.
• Individual items don’t need to be wrapped as fancy, most of these will be sold and eaten at lunchtime. These will be priced at 50 cents each, so package accordingly (one brownie per bag, two cookies per bag, etc.).
• Delivery times: Friday, October 22 before 4pm at the front of the school, or Saturday October 23 before 10am at our table by the Parish Hall.

CLASS BOOTHS
Sign up for a time to help at your classroom booth. Each class has a booth and parents need to sign up for 30 minute time slots. If you are unable to go into your child's class and sign up, send your teacher an email and let her know when you can help.

RAFFLE
Ready for a fall getaway? The Canterbury Faire committee is so excited to announce a raffle for a weekend getaway to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine. It is a kid's dream and fun for parents, too! Tickets for the raffle are available in the office. Tickets are $10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $20.
A special thank you to our generous raffle sponsor Sherri and Graves Erskine, Geico Local Office serving the Killeen/Temple area.

Questions? Don't know what you can do to help? Contact Holly Steele, Canterbury Faire Chairperson. Thanks everyone for supporting this Parents Plus fundraiser!!

Christ Church School Sunday :: October 3

2010-09-27T12:23:00.001-07:00

We hope you make plans to join all of us for Christ Church School Sunday this Sunday, October 3.

CCS is the primary ministry of Christ Church and the parishoners always appreciate seeing "their" students. At the 11 a.m. service the church will offer prayers for the school and will recognize the faculty, staff, school board, but most importantly our students. Upper School students will also sing.

Following we will have cake and fellowship in the Parish Hall. It is a lovely morning and we hope you will be there.

Students are encouraged to wear their Chapel uniforms.

Family Shields

2010-09-23T12:18:00.001-07:00

Family Shields on display at Canterbury Faire 2009

Canterbury Faire is just around the corner (October 23!). We are asking each family to help with decorations by designing their own family coat of arms on the shield provided. During medieval battles, knights would put their family coat of arms on their shields so they could easily be identified as friend or foe on the battlefield. Have fun with it and make this a family project to do together with your children. If you still have your shield from last year, please send back so we can display the shields for others to view.

Shields will go home with students Friday. Keep in mind that this project is per family, not per student.

Please have the project completed and returned to school no later than Monday, October 18, so we can display them on the that week. On the day of the Faire they will be displayed outside on a castle wall to add to the medieval theme of the event.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Show Some Spirit!

2010-09-03T07:50:00.001-07:00

Back by popular demand, we are offering the navy blue CCS Knights shirt in short sleeve. Please return this form to the office to place your order. Orders are due no later than Friday, September 10. The cost is $12.

We do have some long sleeve Knights t-shirts available as well. The cost for the long sleeve t-shirt is $15.

Field Trip

2010-09-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

We will be going on a field trip to the CAC on Thursday, September 9. The performance, Above the Crowd, will begin at 10:30. We will leave CCS at 10 a.m. and should return by 11:45 a.m. Please print out the permission slip, fill out all the requested information, and return it to school with your child by Friday, September 3. Thank you!

Field Trip Permission Above Crowd

2010-08-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

WOW!!!! What a great year so far. I am absolutely loving this group of boys and girls. We are currently introducing Cass, one of the Superkids along with the letter Cc as well as working on number recognition and writing. We are also working on primary and secondary colors and will be mixing primary colors to create secondary colors.