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Happy New Year TCS Lions! We are back at it and ready to Roar!

Middle School
Basketball
Next practice is Monday, January 9, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, January 11, 2:45-4:00 pm.
Next Games of the Season
Games are played at the First Academy
8th grade – Saturday, January 7 – 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm
6th grade – Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Soccer
Next practice is Thursday, January 5, 4:00-5:00 pm at OCPS/ACE
Next Games of the Season
Monday, January 9, 4:00 pm at Lake Mary Prep
Tuesday, January 10, 4:00 pm at Montverde Academy
Thursday, January 12, 4:00 pm at Lake Highland Prep
Let’s Roar Lions!

Lower School
Flag Football
First practice is Wednesday, January 25, at OCPS/ACE.

Middle School
Basketball
Next practice is Wednesday, January 4, 2:45-4:00 pm.
Next Games of the Season
Games are played at the First Academy
8th grade – Saturday, January 7 – 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm
6th grade – Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 and 11:00 am

Soccer
Next practice is Thursday, January 5, 4:00-5:00 pm at OCPS/ACE
Next Games of the Season
Monday, January 9, 4:00 pm at Lake Mary Prep
Tuesday, January 10, 4:00 pm at Montverde Academy
Thursday, January 12, 4:00 pm at Lake Highland Prep
Let’s Roar Lions!

Lower School
Flag Football
First practice is Wednesday, January 25.

Amber Huhn joined The Christ School (TCS) family in December as our new Marketing and Communications Specialist. Amber is a native Orlandoan who graduated from William R. Boone High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing from Auburn University. Amber is passionate about serving others and creating memorable experiences through her work. She has spent the last decade leading marketing strategies for companies in the hospitality, healthcare and marine industries and is thrilled to be joining the Advancement Team at TCS.

Amber is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler, and together they have two children, Adaline “Addie” (2 years old) and Tanner (3 months old). Their family recently returned to Orlando from Milwaukee, Wisconsin upon her husband’s graduation from dental school. Amber is ecstatic to be back in sunny Florida as she loves spending time on the lake or at the beach. She also enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen and cheering on her Auburn Tigers!

Middle School
Congratulations to 8th grade student Taylor Revels, one of our awesome cross country runners. She ran in the OUC half marathon this past weekend (her first half marathon) with a time of 1:43:34, which is 7:54 per mile for 13.1 miles. She finished 6th in the 18 & under girls group! Way to Roar Taylor!!

Basketball
Next practices are Monday, December 12, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, December 14, 2:45-4:00 pm.
First games of the season:
Games are played at the First Academy.
8th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm
6th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 9:00 am and 10:00 am

Soccer
Next practices:
Tuesday, December 13, and Thursday, December 8, 4:00-5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE.
Let’s Roar Lions!

Lower School
Flag Football
Flag Football Registration is open for 2nd-5th grades. The season runs from January 25 – March 4. We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead the way for our TCS football teams! You may sign up when you register your child. Please register here. The registration deadline is December 14. 

Middle School
Basketball
Next practices are Monday, December 5, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, December 7, 2:45-4:00 pm.
First games of the season:
Games are played at the First Academy
8th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm
6th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Soccer
Next practices:
Tuesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 1, 4:00-5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE.
Next Game of the Season:
Monday, December 5, 4:00 pm at Windermere Prep

Let’s Roar Lions!

Lower School
Flag Football
Flag Football Registration is open for 2nd-5th grades. The season runs from January 25 – March 4. We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead the way for our TCS football teams! You may sign up when you register your child. Please register here. The registration deadline is December 14. 

Middle School
Basketball
Next practices are Monday, November 28, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, November 30, 2:45-4:00 pm.
First games of the season:
Games are played at the First Academy
8th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm
6th grade – Saturday, December 3 – 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Soccer
Next practices:
Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday, December 1, 4:00-5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE.
Next Game of the Season:
Thursday, November 17, 4:00 pm at Trinity Prep
Wednesday, November 30, 4:00 pm at Trinity Prep
Let’s Roar Lions!

Lower School
Thank you to our lower school teams and their coaches for a great season!
Soccer
Last Games of the Season!
Thursday, November 17, at The First Academy
4/5th Girls – 5:15 pm
4/5th Boys – 6:00 pm
2/3rd Green – 6:00 pm
2/3rd Gold – 6:00 pm

Flag Football
Flag Football Registration is open for 2nd-5th grades. The season runs from January 16 – March 4. We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead the way for our TCS football teams! You may sign up when you register your child. Please register here. The registration deadline is December 14. 

Sixth grade Earth Science students have been learning all about the water cycle, water erosion and deposition, and the many lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans we have here in Florida. They enjoyed a presentation on the Florida aquifer by Florida native and TCS dad Cameron Gordon, who explained the various layers of the aquifer, how the aquifer serves most of our freshwater here in Florida, and the importance of the Florida aquifer to Florida and the southeast region of the United States. The students will finish the unit with a research project on a Florida water body of their choosing and will incorporate how the Florida aquifer helps sustain that body of water.

Mr. Gordon, who is the operator of Mosquito County Enterprises, LLC,  also stopped by the middle school elective BOSS Club to speak to students about how to work towards their entrepreneurship dreams. He explained his journey of how he got to where he is today with his small business, including how his faith led him the entire way. Operating a small business is hard work, but rewarding when you follow your passions!

Middle School
Basketball
Next practices are Monday, November 7, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, November 9, 2:45-4:00 pm.

Soccer
Next practices:
Thursday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 8, 4:00-5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE.
First Game of the Season
Thursday, November 10, 3:00 pm at The First Academy

Lower School
Our Soccer teams are Roaring!
Soccer
Last practices:
4th/5th Boys and Girls
Tuesday, November 8, 4:15 – 5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE
2nd/3rd Boys and Girls
Wednesday, November 9, 3:00-4:00 pm at OCPS/ACE
Next Games
Thursday, November 3 at Lake Mary Prep
4/5th Girls – 6:00 pm
4/5th Boys – 5:15 pm and 6:00 pm
2/3rd Green – 4:30 pm
2/3rd Gold – 4:30 pm

Flag Football
Flag Football Registration is open for 2nd-5th grades. The season runs from January16 – March 4. We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead the way for our TCS football teams! You may sign up when you register your child. Please register here. The registration deadline is December 14. 

Middle School
Basketball
The next practices are Monday, October 31, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesday, November 2, 2:45-4:00 pm.

Soccer
Next practices:
Thursday, October 27, and Tuesday, November 1, 4:00-5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE.

Lower School
Soccer
Next practices:
4th/5th Boys and Girls
Tuesday, November 1, 4:15 – 5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE
2nd/3rd Boys and Girls
Wednesday, November 2, 3:00-4:00 pm at OCPS/ACE
First Games
Thursday, November 3, at Lake Mary Prep
4/5th Girls – 6:00 pm
4/5th Boys – 5:15 pm and 6:00 pm
2/3rd Green – 4:30 pm
2/3rd Gold – 4:30 pm

TK-1st
Soccer Shots
Monday Session
Last class of this session is Monday, October 31, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Grace Casper is a new member of The Christ School kindergarten team, a daughter, sister, mother, wife, and most importantly a child of God. Grace has taught for 16 years spanning TK to college, but her favorites are 5 and 6 year olds. “Kindergarten is the BEST ever!” says Grace. 

Grace and her husband Bob have one daughter, Sierra, (who attends The Christ School), one cat named Azul and one dog named Chip. Grace’s hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and pets. In addition, Grace shares, “I am a native Spanish speaker and love my Mexican American heritage. I am fascinated with owls, they are amazing birds of prey. I have been collecting children’s books for over 15 years.  My personal library consists of over 3.000 children’s books and approximately 150 ABC books.”

Grace comes from a family of educators. Her mom was a Migrant Head Start teacher for over 20 years and five of her eight siblings were teachers. Grace adds, “I’ve always loved school and I see myself as a life-long learner.  I’ve spent half of my life pursuing education, from my days in kindergarten to obtaining a doctorate degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction.  I love the curiosity of young children and absolutely LOVE watching them develop into amazing human beings.  I believe strongly in educating the whole child and walking the journey with them as they learn and develop emotionally, socially, spiritually, and academically.”

Grace’s college roommate from her study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mrs. Courtney Morgan (TCS Bridge teacher), introduced Grace to TCS. “When a kindergarten position opened up … I jumped!” “This school does so many amazing things for its students and families.  I am learning the culture of the school and I am very happy to be part of such a Christ-centered community.  I look forward to developing meaningful and deep relationships with my students and their families.  

Grace’s favorite thing about TCS is all-school chapel! “It is such an amazing experience. Watching children praise the Lord literally gives me goosebumps!” Grace’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. Welcome, Grace!

Our Winter teams have hit the practice court and fields! Let’s Work Lions!

Middle School
Basketball
Practice is Mondays, 3:45-5:00 pm and Wednesdays, 2:45-4:00 pm starting Monday, October 24, in the gym.

Soccer
Practices have begun.
Next practices:
Thursday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 25, 4:00-5:00 pm at OCPS/ACE.

Lower School
Soccer
Next practices:
4th/5th Boys and Girls
Tuesday, November 1, 4:15 – 5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE
2nd/3rd Boys and Girls
Wednesday, October 26, 3:00-4:00 pm at OCPS/ACE

First Games
Thursday, October 20, at Free Kick
4th/5th Boys and Girls  – 6:30 pm
2/3rd Green – 5:30 pm
2/3rd Gold – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, at The First Academy
4/5th Girls – 3:45 pm
4/5th Boys – 4:30 pm and 5:15 pm
2/3rd Green – 6:00 pm
2/3rd Gold – 6:00 pm

TK-1st
Soccer Shots
Wednesday Session
Last class of the session is Wednesday, October 26, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.
Monday Session
Next class of the session is Monday, October 24, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Congratulations to all our fall teams, Orange and White Volleyball, Flag Football and Cross Country! Well done Lions! An extra congrats to the girls’ Cross Country team who placed a very respectful 3rd in the championship meet and the Flag Football team who brought home the 1st place trophy! We Love Our Lions!

Middle School
Basketball
Practice is Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00 pm starting Monday, October 24, in the gym.

Soccer
Evaluations for Boys Soccer is Thursday, October 13, 4:00-5:00 pm at OCPS/ACE.

Lower School
Soccer
Next practices of the season
4th/5th Boys and Girls
Tuesday, October 18, 4:15 – 5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE
2nd/3rd Boys and Girls
Wednesday, October 19, 3:00-4:00 pm at OCPS/ACE
First Games
Thursday, October 20, at Free Kick
4th/5th Boys and Girls  – 6:30 pm
2/3rd Green – 5:30 pm
2/3rd Gold – 6:00 pm

TK-1st
Soccer Shots
Wednesday Session
Next class of the session is Wednesday, October 19, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.
Monday Session
Next class of the session is Monday, October 24, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Kimberly Bell is excited to be at TCS teaching 6th grade World History and Bible.  She has taught for over 30 years; kindergarten to middle school.  “The best part of teaching is watching students light up when they have conquered a new skill,” said Kim.  Getting to share God’s love and truth with students as they negotiate the adolescent years is what led Kimberly to teach middle school.  Kim was thrilled to experience the house reveal this year alongside her 6th graders, Go Wolfstride!

Kim was born and raised in Orlando.  She graduated from Boone High School and then received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education from UCF.  After college Kim married her high school sweetheart, Charles.  They have 3 grown children: Emily, Jacob, and Melissa, who are all Noles. Currently their entertainment at home are 2 Cairn terriers, Cooper and Ashleigh.  The Bell’s have been active members at a few local Presbyterian churches where  Kim has served on Children Ministry teams and taught Sunday school.  Last year they began attending FPCO, after Charles came on staff.  The Bell family likes to gather in Homosassa to spend time together on the river.  Kim also loves to read and travel.

TCS, please welcome Mrs. Susan Porr, our first instrumental band teacher! Mrs. Porr grew up near Washington DC, in Virginia, and spent her childhood attending cultural events in the city. Being influenced by her love for the clarinet and the city’s opportunities, she sought out and was selected to play with the United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.”

Susan started teaching music as a junior in high school. Pairing her gifts of music and teaching, Susan received permission from her high school to leave campus and travel to various elementary schools teaching instrumental music to elementary students. Susan’s clarinet choir, made up of her students, performed at her wedding.

Susan and her husband, Walt, just celebrated their 40th anniversary at Disney World. Susan says, “Walt has been an amazing support to me and even started a new job just a block away from the school!”

Susan has enjoyed the incredible support she has received from The Christ School teachers and staff. She adds, “There is passion and excitement in the air! I have taught in public and private schools and TCS is very unique.” She is excited to help her students learn new skills in  instrumental music in preparation for musical performances. “I am hoping they will come to love it as much as I do,” says Susan. The Bible verse on Susan’s wedding ring is Psalm 127.

Middle School
We are flying through the fall season! Our teams are heading into tournament play this week and we celebrated with our first Spirit Day today!

Volleyball
Congratulations to our Orange volleyball team for an awesome season!

Awesome Job Lions!
The White team heads into tournament play on Thursday, October 6, 4:00 pm at Montverde Academy
Let’s Roar Lions!

Cross Country
Hurricane Ian spoiled the last championship meet for our runners, and their course is still under water.
Congratulations to our team and their coaches for a strong running season!
Every meet of the season our top two girls, Annabella Tomasic and Taylor Revels have finished 1st and 2nd.
Way to Roar Lions!

Flag Football
The flag football team finished the season as the number one seed. Coach Oz and the team are headed into the tournament on Thursday, October 6, 5:30 pm at Lake Highland Prep.
Let’s Bring It Home Lions!

Basketball
Evaluations for Boys Basketball are Tuesday, October 11, 3:45-5:00 pm in the gym.
Registration is required by today, Wednesday, October 5.

Soccer
Evaluations for Boys Soccer are Thursday, October 13, 4:00-5:00 pm at OCPS/ACE.
Registration is required by today, Wednesday, October 5.

Lower School
4th & 5th Grade

Volleyball
A BIG Lions ROAR to our 4/5th grade volleyball team. They finished the season undefeated!
Well done Lions!

Soccer
Next practices of the season
4th/5th Boys and Girls
Tuesday, October 11, 4:15 – 5:15 pm at OCPS/ACE
2nd/3rd Boys and Girls
Wednesday, October 12, 3:00-4:00 pm at OCPS/ACE

TK-1st

Soccer Shots
Wednesday Session
Next class of the session is Wednesday, October 12, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.
Monday Session
Next class of the session is Monday, October 17, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Mrs. Kundrick joined the Student Support Team this year and also serves as a first grade assistant. “TCS is such a warm and welcoming community,” says Robin. “I have noticed the sincere compassion and truth that each TCS staff member shows toward students, parents, and each other daily.  TCS is truly a family of loving individuals with our Lord Jesus as their center guiding their hearts and minds each day.”

Robin is married to Glen, a man she describes as wonderful and patient. She has two “beautiful and brilliant” daughters and six sweet grandchildren. Robin describes herself as a crazy cat lover who also enjoys gardening, quilting, crafting, playing the piano and singing.

Both of Robin’s parents were educators. She gives them credit for helping her understand the impact educators make on their students and helping lead her into the profession.

“This year at TCS, I look forward to completing practicum training for OG (Orton Gillingham) as well as participating in upcoming Multisensory Math training to enhance my ability to support students at TCS.” says Robin.

Robin’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5.

Middle School

Let’s keep on Roaring Lions!
Volleyball
Next Practices |
Orange Team
Thursday –  September 15 – 3:45-5:00 pm
White Team
Thursday – September 15- 3:45-5:00 pm
Tuesday – September 20 – 3:45-5:00 pm
Next Matches of the Season
Orange Team
September 19 at The Christ School
4:00pm and 6:30 pm
White Team
September 22 at Lake Highland
4:00pm and 6:30 pm 

Cross Country
Next Practices
Thursday, September 15 and Monday, September 19, 3:45-4:45 pm.
Next Meet
September 20, Girls – 4:30 pm and Boys 5:00 pm at Trinity Prep

Flag Football
It ‘s game time!!
Next games of the season are Saturday, September 17, 9:00 am and 10:00 am at Windermere Prep
Next Practices
Tuesday, September 20, 4:00-5:00 pm at ACE
Wednesday, September 21, 3:00-4:00 pm at ACE
701 W. Livingston St, 32805

Lower School  

4th & 5th Grade
Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Wednesday, September 19, 4:00pm The First Academy
Next Practice – Wednesday, September 21, 3:30-4:30 pm

TK-1st
Flag Football Clinic
The next Flag Football clinic is Thursday, September 15, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Soccer Shots
Monday
The next class of the session is Monday, September 19, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.
Wednesday
The next class of the session is Wednesday, September 21, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.

TCS welcomes Jordan Greenia to our First Grade team! Jordan lives in Orlando with her husband, cat and dog. Their weekends are filled with playing board games and hosting movie nights in their home theater. Jordan is an experienced choreographer and enjoys working with a local production company of the Nutcracker. Sailing is also a top interest of hers. 

Jordan remembers, “Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. Beginning my career, I served as an Early Head Start Home Visitor, at summer camps, and afterschool programs, but ultimately settled on classroom teaching. Education is an amazing opportunity to impact students’ love for learning they can carry with them throughout their life.” 

Jordan has been teaching for four years and loves building relationships with her students and helping them to reach their goals. “The students impact me more each year than they could ever know.”  In addition to morning worship, Jordan is also enjoying The Christ School community. “I love the opportunities to collaborate across grade levels, teaching the whole child, and experiencing true joy in a school community. I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing team and I look forward to each day teaching here.” 

A big TCS welcome to Mrs. Kennedy Irwin, who joins our First Grade Team! Kennedy grew up in a small town in Illinois just outside of St. Louis, with two sisters and her parents. “My family always told me I would be a teacher one day as I often played ‘school’ with my little sisters. I went to college thinking I was going to be a biomedical engineer, but after sitting through my first college class I knew my heart was with the children in the classroom. I quickly changed my major.” Kennedy recalls. At Southeast Missouri State University, Kennedy ran cross country and track while studying to one day have a classroom of her own. After college, she moved to Oklahoma planning to go back to school for educational leadership and curriculum while teaching, but God had a greater plan. Shortly after moving to Oklahoma, Kennedy met her husband, Brad, who had just moved to Oklahoma from Florida. The couple married last November and moved to Florida in January to be closer to family. “God quickly reminded us we are not in control and has blessed us with our first baby who is due this December. In our spare time we love beach weekends with our golden retriever, Lacey, and vacations to the mountains with our families.” Kennedy adds.

Kennedy’s favorite part of teaching is witnessing ‘lightbulb moments’. At TCS, she loves worshiping with everyone during chapel and sharing the word of God with her students during Bible. In reflection, Kennedy recalls, “Teaching in public school, I felt something was missing in my day. Ultimately, it was God in the classroom and the ability to worship and talk about the word of God. I leave TCS everyday with a full heart and smile on my face because of the little moments throughout the day where we can pause and pray or talk about God.”

Kennedy has two favorite Bible verses: Joshua 1:9 and Psalms 139:14.

Middle School

Volleyball
Next Practices
Orange Team
Thursday, September 8 – 3:45-5:00 pm
White Team
Tuesday, September 13 – 3:45-5:00 pm
Next Matches of the Season
Orange Team
September 12 at The First Academy
4:00 pm and 5:15 pm
White Team
September 8 at The First Academy
4:00 pm and 5:15 pm
September 13 at Trinity Prep
4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Cross Country
Next Practices
Thursday, September 8, and Monday, September 12, 3:45-4:45 pm.
Next Meet
September 13, Girls – 4:30 pm, and Boys – 5:00 pm at Trinity Prep

Flag Football
It ‘s game time!!
The first games of the season are Saturday, September 10, 9:00 am and 10:00 am at Trinity Prep.
Next Practices
Tuesday, September 13, 4:00-5:00 pm at ACE
Wednesday, September 14, 3:00-4:00 pm at ACE
701 W. Livingston St, 32805

Lower School  

4th & 5th Grade
Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Wednesday, September 12, 4:00 pm The Christ School
Next Practice – Wednesday, September 14, 3:30-4:30 pm

TK-1st
Flag Football Clinic
The next Flag Football clinic is Thursday, September 8, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Soccer Shots
The next class of the session is Wednesday, September 14, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.

We have added a second session.
The first class of the session is Monday, September 12, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

The Christ School is pleased to welcome Lisa DuChateau as our Director of Development. Lisa was born and raised in Orlando and is married to her husband Don. Together they share six children: Jacob 22, Christina 20, Zachary 18, Dylan 18, Elizabeth 15, and Carson 13. Needless to say, life is constantly busy! The family loves  to travel and often spend weekends exploring new places. Lisa is an avid walker and has played tennis since childhood.

When asked, “What drew you to the field of education?” Lisa responded, “I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work with children. In college, I found a passion to serve children with special needs and earned my degree in Exceptional Child Education, Specific Learning Disabilities, and went on to receive a masters in Elementary Education. After teaching for 15 years , I was asked to serve as the Development Director for my school and church and there began my journey in development.” Lisa continued, “Being in Development, I have the unique opportunity to share the mission of our school to our community. I love building relationships and  interacting with those who want to make a difference. Providing the opportunity for a donor to see the impact their gift makes not only for today, but for generations to come, is an honor.”

What led Lisa to TCS? Faith. Loving God is in everything TCS does. Community. TCS is a place where she can live out her passions…faith, education, helping children and sharing the mission of our school with our families and broader community.

Lisa looks forward to meeting families, interacting with students and being in community with colleagues. She added, “I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of TCS. This truly is a beautiful place.” Lisa’s favorite Bible verse is Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto feet and a light unto my path.”

The Christ School is delighted to welcome Marqetta Dollison to our kindergarten team this year. Marqetta and her husband Tyrone have been married 11 years. They have 5 children; Tyrone III, who will be 8 in September, Naomi, age 6, Zoe, age 4, Noelle, age 2.5 yrs and Brielle, who will be 1 year old in September. “One of my love languages is quality time so I absolutely love spending time with my family and our family friends exploring and doing fun things together,” says Marqetta. “I am a vocalist and have been from a very young age. I love to make music, and sing worship. My husband is also a musician so it’s fun when we can make music together.”

Marqetta says, “I initially went to college thinking I would be an accountant. It wasn’t until a counselor I had my first year of college, observing my personality, challenged me on that. I realized then that most of my life up until that point was centered around kids (i.e. babysitting, tutoring programs, etc.). I am so grateful for that counselor and have her to thank for my amazing life because that one conversation led me to where I am today. I love connecting with the students and doing my part to help them become who God created them to be.”

“My favorite thing about teaching Kindergarten is the newness of the students,” she continues. “The freshness of their experience. They’re as excited and wide-eyed to be here as I am to teach them! I look forward to giving them a memorable Kindergarten experience, where they feel loved, seen and heard. There’s a quote, ‘They may forget what you said-but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ And that is what I carry with me as I’m with them every day. One practical thing I look forward to doing with them is the 3 Piggy Opera. I love music so it’s going to be exciting to share my passion for music with them in a new and different way!”

“I explored The Christ School for the next step in my career because my good friends, who we moved from California to Florida for, raved about it!” says Marqetta. “I have them to thank for introducing us to the blessing that is TCS. When I toured the campus and talked with Mr. Noto and Dr. Farrant, I knew this school was different from other private schools. The emphasis of Christ drew me and there was no other school I would have rather taught at, even more have my own children attend. I have already enjoyed experiencing the kindness and authentic hearts of everyone here. Everyone has a heart to love others and be helpful and it makes for a beautiful work environment.”

Marqetta shares her favorite Bible verses:
One is Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
She also considers Colossians 3:17, Psalm 24 and Psalm 91 to be favorites as well!

Middle School
Let’s ROAR Lions!

Volleyball
Next Practices
Orange Team
Thursday –  September 1, 3:45-5:00 pm
White Team
Thursday, September 1 and and Tuesday, September 6, 3:45-5:00 pm
Next Matches of the Season
Orange Team
September 6 at Montverde Academy
4:00 pm and 5:15 pm
White Team
September 8 at The First Academy
4:00 pm and 5:15 pm 

Cross Country
Next Practices
Thursday, September 1, 3:45-4:45 pm.
Next Meet
September 6, Girls – 4:30 pm and Boys 5:00 pm at Trinity Prep

Flag Football
Next Practices
Tuesday, September 6, 4:00-5:00 pm at ACE
Wednesday, September 7, 3:00-4:00 pm at ACE
701 W. Livingston St, 32805

Lower School  

4th & 5th Grade
Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Wednesday, September 7, 5:00 pm at Masters Academy 

TK-1st
Flag Football Clinic
Next Flag Football clinic is Thursday, September 1, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Soccer Shots
First class of the session is Wednesday, September 7, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.

Middle School
Our volleyball and cross country teams are suiting up and headed into their first competitions of the season! It’s time to ROAR Lions!

Volleyball
Orange and White
Next Practices
Orange Team
Monday, August 29, 3:45-5:00 pm
White Team
Tuesday, August 30 3:45-5:00 pm
First Matches of the Season
Orange
August 30 at Lake Highland Prep
4:00 pm and 6:30 pm
White
August 31 at Windermere Prep
4:00 pm and 6:30 pm 

Cross Country
Next Practices
Monday, August 29, and Thursday, September 1, 3:45-4:45 pm.
First Meet of the Season
August 30, Girls – 4:30 pm and Boys – 5:00 pm at Trinity Prep

Flag Football
Next Practices
Tuesday, August 30, 4:00-5:00 pm at ACE
Wednesday, August 31, 3:00-4:00 pm at ACE
701 W. Livingston St, 32805

Lower School
4th & 5th Grades
Volleyball
Next practice is Wednesday, August 31, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym.
First Match of the Season
Monday, August 29, 6:00 pm at Orangewood Christian  

TK-1st grades
Flag Football Clinic
The first day for the Flag Football clinic is Thursday, September 1, 3;30-4:05 pm on the green space.

Middle School
Congratulations to all our ladies who earned a spot on one of two middle school volleyball teams. It is time to go to work, Lions!
Volleyball
Next practices are Thursday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 23, 3:34-5:00 pm.

Cross Country
Cross Country practices will be held on Mondays and Thursdays starting Thursday, August 18, 3:45-4:45 pm. The first practice is a full running practice. To register, click here. 

Flag Football
Flag Football practice will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday August 23, 4:00-5:00pm.  To register, click here. 

Lower School  

2nd-5th Grade
Volleyball
4th/5th grade girls only
The first practice is Monday, August 22, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym.

Soccer
2nd-5th grades
October 10-November 11
Register here.
Deadline: September 23

TK-1st
Soccer Shots
Fall Soccer Shots is currently full.
First day for Soccer Shots is Wednesday, September 7, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.

Flag Football Clinic
First clinic date is Thursday, August 25, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

This year, we are pleased to add more instrumental music into our lower school offerings. We recognize the benefits that learning to play an instrument brings to students’ growth and development as well as the opportunities it provides for students to continue to play in both middle and high school. When we realized we wouldn’t be able to offer Spanish in the lower school this year, the Lord provided an incredible person to help us get our lower school instrumental program off the ground! Susan Porr is a classically trained clarinetist who has performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the White House, Carnegie Hall and a former member of the US Army Band. She is thrilled to start “LIFT”, which stands for “Learning Instruments For Truth”, where students in TK – 5th grade will learn music through playing boomwhackers, ukuleles, marimbas, recorders and more as they learn the foundation of instruments and lift each other up in joyful sounds along the way! We’re excited to have this as part of our lower school special areas program and look forward to incorporating these instruments into our performances throughout the year.

Welcome back TCS!
We are looking forward to the TCS Athletic Season! Be sure to check out our athletic overview sheets and paperwork.

Middle School
Volleyball
For those who attended volleyball evaluations and still need to register, you can register here.
The first practices are Thursday, August 11, and Thursday, August 18, 3:30-5:00 pm.

Cross Country
Cross Country practices will be Mondays and Thursdays starting Thursday, August 18. You can register here. 

Flag Football
Evaluations are Wednesday, August 17, 3:00-4:00 pm at Delaney Park.
Flag Football practice will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday August 23, at OCPS/ACE. Click here to register. 

Lower School  

2nd-5th Grades
Volleyball
4th/5th grade girls only
First practice is Monday, August 22, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym. Click here to register. The deadline to register is August 12. 

Soccer
2nd-5th Grades
Soccer runs from October 10 to November 11
Click here to register.  The deadline to register is September 23.

TK-1st Grades
Soccer Shots
The fall Soccer Shots season is currently full.
The first day for Soccer Shots is Wednesday, September 7, 2:30-3:05 pm on the green space.

Flag Football Clinic
First clinic date is Thursday, August 25, 3:30-4:05 pm on the green space.

The Christ School is delighted to welcome Ashlen Moss to our family. Ashlen will have an important role to assist our students and families – School Counselor. Ashlen attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and majored in Psychology and Child and Family Studies with a Community Outreach concentration. She also attended Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando and earned her Master of Arts in Counseling.

“I am so excited to begin our counseling program at TCS!” says Ashlen. “My hope is that I can not only be a resource to students but to families as well. This will include counseling students both individually and in groups, teaching Social Bridges, our social emotional curriculum, and giving families resources for other mental health needs and services in the community.”

Ashlen has been married to her husband, Ethan, for 6 years. “I love running, hanging out with friends and family, playing board games, and going to the Disney parks,” she says. “I am eager to join the TCS community. I have been blown away by how loving and supportive everyone is. I think it’s wonderful to join a community that loves the Lord and cares deeply for not only the education of each student but their well-being as a whole.”

Ashlen shares her favorite Bible verse:
Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Middle School

Middle School Sports Chapel
Our middle school sports chapel is Thursday, April 28 at 8:10 am in the Sanctuary.
We set this time aside to celebrate our middle school athletes and their year of TCS sports. It was a good year! Parents are invited to attend.

Middle School Volleyball Clinic
The last day of the clinic is Thursday, April 28, 3:45-5:00 pm.
Please be prepared with proper clothing, shoes and knee pads.