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Lions’ Sports Update April 27

Middle School Athletics
Middle School Sport Recognition Chapel
Parents of middle school athletes you are invited to join us for a special chapel on Thursday, May 12, 8:10 a.m. in the Reformation Chapel. This event is to honor all our middle school athletes who have participated and served the Lions Pride for the 2015-2016 sports year.

Tennis
Next class: Thursday, April 28, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball Clinic
Our middle school volleyball clinic is open for registration. This clinic is open to all current 5th-7th grade ladies who would like to sharpen their volleyball skills. The volleyball clinic will be held Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18, 3:40-5:00 p.m. in the gym. The clinic registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb under Resource Documents. Registration form may be turned into the TCS office.

Middle School Volleyball Try-outs
Middle school fall volleyball try-outs are open to current 5th-7th ladies. Try-outs will be held on Thursday, May 19, 3:40-5:00 p.m. in the gym. Please be prepared with tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts and knee pads.

Lower School Athletics
Lower School Sports Bash
Lower school athletes, coaches and families please mark your calendar and plan to join us on Tuesday, May 10 for the Lower School Sports Bash. This event is a celebration of all our lower school athletes who have participated in TCS sports this year. The Bash will be held in the gym at 5:00 p.m. Join us in the gym for some fun and prizes. Then head over to Chick-fil-A right down the street on Orange Ave. grab some dinner in support of TCS athletics.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Spirit Night is Tuesday, May 10 and is held at the Chick-fil-A on Orange Ave. and Michigan St. Order dinner and let them know that you are with The Christ School. This event gives back to our TCS athletic program. Be sure to crab a piece of cake to celebrate our Lions!

Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, May 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Cubs Cheer grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, May 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, May 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, May 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Last class of Spring Session:
Thursday, April 28, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer
Next game is Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. at Trotters

Swimming
Next Swim Meet:
Monday, May 2, 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Prep

 Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
Next match:
Monday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. at The Master’s Academy

5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Next practices:
Thursday, April 28, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3, 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update April 20

Middle School Athletics
Middle School Sport Recognition Chapel
Please mark your calendar for a special chapel on Thursday, May 12, 8:10 a.m. in the Reformation Chapel. This event is to honor all our middle school athletes who have participated and served the Lions Pride for the 2015-2016 school year.

Tennis
Next class: Thursday, April 21, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Middle School Volleyball Clinic
Our middle school volleyball clinic is open for registration. This clinic is open to all current 5th-7th grade ladies who would like to sharpen their volleyball skills. The volleyball clinic will be held Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18, from 3:40 to 5:00 p.m. in the gym. The clinic registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb under Resource Documents.  Registration form may be turned in to the TCS office.

Middle School Volleyball Try-outs
Middle school fall volleyball try-outs are open to current 5th-7th ladies.  Try-outs will be held on Thursday, May 19, 3:40-5:00 p.m. in the gym. Please be prepared with tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts and knee pads.

Lower School Athletics
Lower School Sports Bash
Lower school athletes, coaches and families please mark your calendar and plan to join us on Tuesday, May 10 for the Lower School Sports Bash. This event is a celebration of all our lower school athletes who have participate in the 2015-2016 TCS sports year. The Bash will be held in the gym at 5:00 p.m. Join us in the gym and then head over to Chick-fil-A right down the street on Orange Ave. in support of TCS athletics.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Spirit Night is Tuesday, May 10 and is held at the Chick-fil-A on Orange Ave and Michigan. Order dinner and let them know that you are with The Christ School. This event gives back to our TCS athletic program. Be sure to crab a piece of cake to celebrate our Lions!

Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, April 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Cubs Cheer  grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Lions Squad   grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, May 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, May 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, April 21, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer
Next game is Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. at Trotters

Swimming
Next Swim Meet:
Monday, May 2, 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Prep.
Next swim practice:
Friday, April 22, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.

 Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
Next match:
Monday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. at The Master’s Academy

5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Next practices:
Thursday, April 21, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3, 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Published Poets

Sixth grade Language Arts students recently wrote Haiku poems for the Young American Poetry Digest’s National Schools Project.  The purpose of the project is to encourage student writing and provide an audience for student poetry. Their goal is to encourage young people to be excited about writing! Twenty TCS students were selected to have their poems published in The Young American Poetry Digest 2016. Congratulations to these young poets!

The students whose poems were selected are:
Kieley Whittaker
Annalee Webb
Ethan Uranick
Mattie Sue Swann
Mallory Smith
Hailey Skaggs
Ella Marie Ristorcelli
Ella Richi
Madison Perine
Annabelle Peebles
Lockett Bowley
Frankie Brady
Claire Oswald
Brooke McCree
Jayden McFadden
Will Kietzman
Alan Gressel
Elle Englett
Atlanta Duncan
Jordan Clark

Anthony Oneal Speaks Tomorrow

The Christ School is excited to host motivational youth speaker Anthony Oneal tomorrow, April 14, at 8:15 a.m. in Lee Fellowship Hall. All TCS parents are welcome to attend. Oneal will present his talk, “It’s That Serious!”

A dynamic youth speaker who gets students excited about their lives and their potential, Oneal helps students recognize their value and challenges them to take responsibility for their own lives, actions, and consequences. He talks specifically about the importance of making wise decisions and handling money well – saving, budgeting, and avoiding debt like it’s the plague. He is also a featured instructor for the Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum that The Christ School will introduce to middle school students next year.

You can watch this video to learn more about him and his story: https://youtu.be/qQcn9V0nkgg.

All middle school students will attend in place of their regular chapel and first period class.

Lions’ Sports Update April 13

Middle School Athletics
Middle School Sports Recognition Chapel
Please mark your calendar for a special chapel on Thursday, May 12, 8:10 a.m. in the Reformation Chapel. This event is to honor all our middle school athletes who have participated and served the Lions’ Pride for the 2015-2016 school year.

Tennis
Next class: Thursday, April 14, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball Clinic
Registration is open for our middle school volleyball clinic. This clinic is open to all current 5th-7th grade ladies who would like to sharpen their volleyball skills.  The volleyball clinic will be held Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18, 3:40-5:00 p.m. in the gym. The clinic registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb under Resource Documents. Registration forms may be turned into the TCS office.

Middle School Volleyball Try-outs
Middle school fall volleyball try-outs are open to current 5th-7th grade ladies.
Try-outs will be held on Thursday, May 19, 3:40-5:00 p.m. in the gym.
Please be prepared with tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts and knee pads.

Lower School Athletics
Lower School Sports Bash
Lower school athletes, coaches and families please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the Lower School Sports Bash. The Bash will be held on Tuesday, May 10, at 5:00 p.m. in the gym. This event is a celebration of all the 2015-2016 lower school sports. More details in the coming weeks.
Let’s Celebrate Lions!

Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, April 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Cubs Cheer grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, April 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, May 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, April 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, April 14, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer
Next game is Saturday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. at Trotters

Swimming
First Swim Meet:
Monday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. at Winter Park Racquet Club.
Next swim practice:
Friday, April 22, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.

Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
Next match:
Monday, April 18, 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Master’s Academy

5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Next practices:
Thursday, April 14, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19, 5:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Job Opportunity at The Weekday School

The Weekday School is hiring for the position of 3 Year Old Lead Teacher for the upcoming school year.  The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Requirements are:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
  • Experience working with young children
  • Willingness to complete DCF Introductory Child Care Training (if not already completed)

Please send resume to WDS Director, Beth Hewitt.

It’s That Serious!

The Christ School is excited to host motivational youth speaker Anthony Oneal on Thursday, April 14 at 8:15 a.m. in Lee Fellowship Hall.  Oneal will present his talk, “It’s That Serious!”

A dynamic youth speaker who gets students excited about their lives and their potential, Oneal helps students recognize their value, and challenges them to take responsibility for their own lives, actions, and consequences.  He talks specifically about the importance of making wise decisions and handling money well – saving, budgeting, and avoiding debt like it’s the plague. He is also a featured instructor for the Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum that The Christ School will introduce to middle school students next year.

You can watch this video to learn more about him and his story: https://youtu.be/qQcn9V0nkgg.

All middle school students will attend in place of their regular chapel and first period class.  All TCS parents are invited to attend.

Exploring the Election Process

Last week in Library class, students participated in two Florida state reading programs: the Florida Reading Association (FRA) and Sunshine State Young Reader Award (SSYRA) programs. Grades K-2 listened to eight specific picture books throughout the year, and voted on their favorite picture book using a picture ballot.  Students in grades 3 – 8 who read at least three of the fifteen selected books in their grade levels and passed the AR test on each were awarded the opportunity to participate in the SSYRA vote for the Best Fiction Book of the year. Election officials from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office came to the TCS campus, presented official voting ballots to the students and explained how to vote. They also brought in a real ballot machine to collect the students’ votes. The votes cast by our students were forwarded to Tallahassee, where they will be counted in the state election in which the favorite fiction books for grades 3-5 and 6-8 will be chosen. Students are anxiously awaiting to election results in mid-April!

This was a wonderful hands-on experience that encouraged our young readers and allowed them to explore the election process.

Lions’ Sports Update April 6

Middle School Athletics
Track
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls track teams. They rocked the championship meet! Thank you Lions for giving your very best! Way to Roar!

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, April 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Cubs Cheer grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, April 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, April 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, April 7, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer
Next practice is Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. at Trotters
Next game is Saturday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. at Trotters

Swimming
Next swim practice is Friday, April 8, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.

Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
Next match:
Monday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. at The Master’s Academy

5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Next practices:
Thursday, April 7, 3:35-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12, 5:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update March 30

Middle School Athletics
Track
Next Track Meet:
Thursday, March 31
4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep
Championship Meet:
Monday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, March 31, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, April 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Cubs Cheer: grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Lions Squad: grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, April 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
First Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space
Please register online at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, March 31, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer
Next practice is Thursday, March 31, 5:30 p.m. at Trotters

Swimming
Your first swim practice is Friday, April 1, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.

Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
First practice is Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Next practice will be Thursday April 31, 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

7th & 8th Grade Science Fair

We are proud of all of our 7th and 8th grade students for the impressive array of projects they designed and completed for the Science Fair. At the fair, the students confidently discussed their projects with parents and students in attendance, and explained their hypotheses, experiments, and conclusions. Congratulations to our winners! Best in show: Alejandra Gonzalez-Acosta with “Which Energy Drink has the most Electrolytes?
Our 8th grade winners are:
1st Kayla Costin: Which Catapult throws the farthest?
2nd Gabi Fatigati: Which temperature of water allows Dry Ice to sublimate the fastest?
3rd: Stephanie Towle: Which footwear allows for the highest high jump?
4th: Marilyn Waldrop: Which wakesurf board size allows for the longest ride?
Our 7th grade winners are:
1st place: Dylan Umpierre: Which Florida grass filters pollutants out of water the best?
2nd place: Caden Kramer: Does chewing gum help reduce bacteria in your mouth?
3rd place: George Clendenin: Which type of hot dog loses the most weight in the mummification process?
4th place: Emma Micciche:  Does color effect taste?

 

Discovering Ancient Greece

Ms. Kerlek’s 6th grade students have been studying ancient Greece. The students were asked to choose one of twelve Olympian Greek gods and goddesses and write a research report that included information about the god/goddess such as genealogy, his or her powers, myths associated with them, and the temple constructed for them. Next, the students created a 3D likeness of their god /goddess, and made a “fun facts” card to attach to their project. Students presented their projects and research facts to their classmates. Their gods and goddesses, along with their fun facts, are currently on display in the middle school hallway.

Morning Carpool

Due to heavier traffic on Church Street, we have been experiencing longer morning carpools recently.  A street closure on Central Blvd. under I-4 has caused many motorists to use Church Street as an alternate route. We expect traffic to subside after April 15, when Central Blvd. will open again.  To ensure that our carpool is as safe and efficient as possible, we would like to remind you of these morning carpool procedures.

  • The Christ School will be open at 7:50 a.m. to welcome students (with the exception of enrolled early care students beginning at 7:00 a.m.). Enter campus for carpool from Jackson Street.
  • Please arrive in carpool by 8:10 a.m. Teachers bring their students to the sanctuary immediately following carpool, and all cars must be clear of the Angel Wing at that time. Staying on schedule is key to starting the day off right for the teachers and students.
  • Have your child packed and ready to exit the car.
  • Keep your eyes on the staff and safety patrols who are running carpool. Due to the glare on the windshields, it is often difficult to see the driver’s face. The staff and safety patrols will wave you forward or signal you to stop.
  • Wait until a patrol opens your car door before allowing your child to exit the car.
  • Drivers, please refrain from any cell phone or other technology usage (including ear pieces) once carpool has started. The children are at risk if you are using a device.
  • If you are walking your child onto campus, be sure to park in a legal parking spot and feed the meter.
  • Ensure that you have a direct line of sight with a TCS staff person prior to releasing your child from your care if you are walking your child onto campus. Please do not drop off your child in the street or from curbside areas around the campus.
  • Unless your child is enrolled in early care, please wait until 7:50 a.m. to drop your child off for school. Parental supervision is required until school opens at 7:50 a.m. If you wish to wait with your child under the Angel Wing, there are benches available.

Lions’ Sports Update March 16

Middle School  Athletics
Track
Next Track Meet:
Thursday, March 31
4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, March 17, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, March 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad  grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, April 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Registration for the Spring Session is open
First Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, April, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space
Please register online at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, March 17, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space.

Swimming
Your first practice will be scheduled for Friday, April 1, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.

Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
First practice is Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball: Work
First practice will be Tuesday, March 29, 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

7th & 8th Grade Science Fair

The Christ School’s 7th and 8th grade Science Fair will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  The Science Fair allows students to experience and appreciate the process by which scientists acquire knowledge and to engage in a hands-on scientific experiment. Students began the process by considering a science question that interested them. Our 7th grade students focused on life science and our 8th grade students focused on physical science. The students then determined a plausible answer to their questions through research and whether their suggested answer could be practically tested. Some examples of projects this year include: Does aged meat taste better than non-aged meat? Which type of Florida grass filters pollutants out of water the best? Is the five second rule really true?

Lions’ Sports Update March 9

Middle School Athletics
Track
Next Track Meet:
Monday, March 14
4:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, March 10, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, March 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, March 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Registration for the Spring Session is open.
First Class of the Spring Session:
Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space
Please register online at www.playtga.com/northorlando.

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, March 10, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Swimming
Your first practice will be scheduled for Friday, April 1 at Lake Highland Prep.

Volleyball
3rd/4th Grade Girls
Registration forms are due to the office March 14
First practice is tentatively set for Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
5th Grade Girls Spring Volleyball Work
Registration forms are due to the office March 16
First practice will be Tuesday, March 29, 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update March 2

Spirit Day
It is time for our next Spirit Day!
Please join us Friday, March 4, 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the gym.
This Spirit Day we will celebrate our spring athletes.
Let’s Roar Lions!

Middle School Athletics
Track
Next Track Meet:
Monday, March 7
4:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, March 3, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, March 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Spirit Day is Friday, March 4

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, March 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, March 3, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Swimming
Your first practice will be scheduled for Friday, April 1 at Lake Highland Prep.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update February 24

Spirit Day
Our next Spirit Day is just around the corner!
Please join us Friday, March 4, 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the gym.
It is time to celebrate our spring athletes.
Let’s Roar Lions!

 Middle School Athletics
Track
Next Track Meets:
Thursday, February 25
4:30 p.m. at The First Academy
Monday, February 29
4:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, February 25, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
First Class of the Spring Session:
Tuesday, March 1, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad    3rd– 5th
Next practice is Monday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Spirit Day is Friday, March 4

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, March 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Next class of Spring Session:
Thursday, February 25, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Spring Soccer
Registration is open and will close February 22.
Please register at www.acys.org

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, April 1.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Lions’ Sports Update February 17

Middle School Athletics
Track
Practice:
Wednesday, February 17, 4:45-6:00 p.m. at Boone HS
First Track Meet:
Thursday, February 25
4:30 p.m. at The First Academy

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, February 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, February 23, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad    3rd– 5th
Next practice is Monday, February 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, February 20
K/1st White – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School\
K/1st Green – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 10:00am at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
4th Grade – 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th White – 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Green – 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, February 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
First class of Spring Session:
Thursday, February 18, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space
Register online at https://www.soccershots.org/

Spring Soccer
Registration is open and will close February 22.
Please register at www.acys.org

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, March 18.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Preparing for the Dominican Republic

In preparation for the Dominican Republic mission trip, the eighth grade Bible class listened intently as Emily Luker with Middle School Student Ministry at FPCO, shared her personal experiences from summer mission trips to the DR. Emily has been privileged to travel five times with summer projects and sponsors a young woman who lives there. Emily challenged the eighth grade students to prepare their hearts for God to do great things in and through them. She also shared that she never expected the DR to feel like a second home, but it does and she loves every minute she has spent there. She described it as a place you are “free to be yourself” and that the students will experience being exhausted and empty, yet full because of God’s work in them. The students are also preparing to share details about their upcoming mission trip with their 4th grade Bible Buddies this Thursday and will have the opportunity to visit other lower school classrooms in teams of two to talk about their trip on Friday.

Lions’ Sports Update February 10

Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletes please remember to return your washed basketball uniform in a bag marked with your name to the office. Thank you.

Track
Practice:
Wednesday, February 10, 4:45-6:00 p.m. at Boone HS
Wednesday, February 17, 4:45-6:00 p.m. at Boone HS

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, February 11, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, February 16, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad 3rd- 5th
Next practice is Monday, February 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, February 13
K/1st White – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
K/1st Green – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 1:00 p.m.at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, February 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
First class of Spring Session:
Thursday, February 18, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space
Register online at https:orlandossreg.org

Spring Soccer
Registration is open and will close February 22.
Please register at www.acys.org

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, March 18.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Lions’ Sports Update February 3

Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletes please remember to return your washed basketball uniform in a bag marked with your name to the office. Thank you.

Track
Practice:
Saturday, February 6, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Boone HS
Monday, February 8, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10, 4:45-6:00 p.m.

Tennis
Next class:
Thursday, February 4, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, February 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad    3rd– 5th
Next practice is Monday, February 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, February 6
K/1st White – 12:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist
K/1st Green – 9:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist
2nd Boys White – 9:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist
2nd Boys Green – 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist
2nd grade Girls – 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist
3rd grade Girls – 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist
3rd Boys White – 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist
4th Grade Boys – 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, February 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Registration is still open.  Register at https://orlando.ssreg.org
First class of Spring Session:
Thursday, February 18, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, March 18.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Apply for Disney Dreamers and Doers

There is still time for your child to apply for the Disney Dreamers and Doers Program! Since 1984, Walt Disney World Resort has collaborated with local school districts to identify and recognize young people who have demonstrated excellence in their schools and communities. The Christ School is pleased to continue to recognize students for the many ways they are engaged in making their world, and our world, a better place. In an effort to encourage students to personally express the pride they feel for their positive actions, we ask that students self-nominate, and select any teacher to champion their application. The self-nomination form is due no later than February 17.

Students chosen as the Disney Dreamer and Doer at each school will be considered for selection as a Shining Star.  A Disney judging panel will select three exceptional Shining Stars per county (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole), to represent elementary, middle and high school.  Shining Star announcements will be made on March 31, 2016.

Zentangle Landscapes

Students in 6th grade art learned about the history of landscapes, as well as how the subject of landscapes in art changed as society changed. The elements of landscape art including foreground, middle and background were explored in addition to how to create the illusion of distance. These multi-layered landscapes were then filled in with a variety of zentangles.
Zentangles are similar to doodles and require the artist to be creative with lines and shapes. Each zentangle is done in permanent ink, therefore “mistakes” simply become a new variation within the design. Completed designs were water-colored utilizing various watercolor techniques learned in class.

 

Lions’ Sports Update January 27

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Thank you to our 6th grade ladies and their coaches for a great season!
You Rock TCS!

Track
Practice:
Wednesday, January 27, 4:30 p.m. -.5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Saturday, January 30, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Boone HS
Wednesday, February 3, 4:45-6:00 p.m.
Please have all forms ready to turn in by your first practice.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, February 2, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad    3rd– 5th
Next practice is Monday, February 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, January 30
K/1st White – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
K/1st Green – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
4th Grade Boys – 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, February 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
First class of Spring Session:
Thursday, February 4, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the Green Space

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, March 18.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

5th Grade Visits Tallahassee

Article by Andrew, 5th grade student
On January 14, TCS 5th grade students visited Tallahassee to learn more about our state’s government. We started our trip with a boat ride through the waters of Wakulla Springs. We spotted a lot of interesting animals and plants, and learned about the area’s history. My class even spotted three manatees! Next, we went to the Tallahassee Museum. First, we visited Big Bend Farm, where our group learned about living on a farm in the 1800’s. We had the opportunity to see, and sometimes pet, the animals living there. We then walked on the museum’s boardwalk, which led us around the property to see animal habitats. My favorite animal exhibit was the Florida panther. The Florida State fans were happy when we had the chance to drive by the campus on our way to dinner at Bucca de Beppo. That evening we went to see a 3-D iMax movie about humpback whales. The next day we woke up early to visit the new capitol building where we met Senate President Andy Gardiner and a lobbyist. My class toured the Senate President’s office and asked him many questions. We then stepped back in time as we visited Mission San Luis. We learned about the Spanish missionaries and Apalachee natives in the area, and we saw their traditional homes. Ms. Forbes’ homeroom also learned how to shoot various weapons- don’t worry, they didn’t really shoot them. Our last stop was at the old capitol. There, we learned about the changes in the building and explored the different branches by participating in a scavenger hunt. I had a lot of fun on the trip!

Lions’ Sports Update January 20

Spirit Day
It is time to celebrate our winter athletes. Please join us in the gym Friday, January 22, 2:15-2:45 p.m. for our next Spirit Day!
Let’s Roar Lions!

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Our 6th grade ladies are headed into tournament play!
Monday, January 25
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School
Let’s Work Ladies!

Track
Registration forms and information can be found on Renweb.
Track forms are due January 20.
Your first practice will be Wednesday, January 27, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the gym.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Cheer grades K – 2
Spirit Day is Friday, January 22, 2:15 p.m. in the gym.

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, January 23
K/1st White – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
K/1st Green – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 11:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
5th Boys White – 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is a developmental soccer program for K-2nd held on Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m. on the green space.
Registration is open for the spring session. Register at https://orlando/ssreg.org
First class will be Thursday, February 4.

Swimming
Registration is open and due February 25.
Once we reach team capacity registration will close.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.
First practice will be scheduled for Friday, March 18.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update January 13

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
A big “WAY TO ROAR” to our 7/6th grade boys basketball team and their coaches.
Thank you gentlemen for a great TCS season
Monday, January 25
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Spring Sports
It is time to sign up for our spring sports.
Registration forms and information can be found on Renweb.
Track forms are due January 20.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 19, 4:00-5:00pm at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Cheer (grades K – 2) – No practice on Tuesday, January 19.

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, January 16
K/1st White – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
K/1st Green – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
4th grade Boys – 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
Tuesday, January 19
4th grade Boys – 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

 Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Get to Know Terra Townsend, Academic Office Assistant

     Although Terra Townsend is most often working behind the scenes in her role at The Christ School, the results of her work are very visible.  As Academic Office Assistant, Terra has many responsibilities that keep the office running smoothly, including scheduling meetings between families and staff, scheduling kindergarten assessments and substitute teachers, helping to plan academic events, and maintaining the Academic Office.  Terra also manages the student records portion of RenWeb, in addition to helping distribute report cards and organizing the summer learning materials.
     Terra has a BA in Philosophy and History, and looks forward to completing her MA in the arts of teaching this year.  Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Terra did not plan to move to Florida. “Sometimes God picks you up and moves you,” she says. “I came to Orlando on a two-week vacation, and was helping my uncle by filling in at his church office.   During my time there, the Board of Directors at the church asked if I would interview for the full-time job of Children’s Pastor.  I got the job, and within three weeks I was living in Orlando.”
     Terra worked as a Children’s Pastor for 13 years before moving back to PA.  There, she worked as Director of Development and Admissions at Lehigh Christian Academy, a pre-K – 8 school.  A year later, her husband’s job brought the family back to Orlando.  “When I came back, I interviewed at a few different places, but ultimately, I felt that God was placing me and my children (Jude and Quinn) at TCS,” says Terra.  “I am glad to be a part of this school,” she continues.  “I see my children flourishing here.  My favorite part of working at The Christ School is starting every day with Chapel; having the opportunity to start my day by focusing on God’s word and His purpose for me.   It is a daily reminder of God’s mercies renewing every day,” she says.

 

Lions’ Sports Update January 6

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Saturday, January 9
7/6th Boys – 4:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Friday, January 8
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Spring Sports
It is time to sign up for our spring sports, track and tennis.
Registration forms and information can be found on Renweb.
Tennis forms are due as soon as possible.
Track forms are due on January 20.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad – grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad – grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, January 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Basketball starts this week and our season openers are Saturday, January 9. Please check Renweb for game times and locations.

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

 Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.