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Annual Fund Reaches 100% Faculty and Staff Participation

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We did it! 100%
The faculty and staff here at TCS, through their commitment to the Annual Fund, have put muscle behind our school’s philosophical belief. We believe in the mission of TCS, we believe in the community being built here, and we believe in the vital part we are each called to perform in this cause. Working with ‘the next generation’ is an overwhelming responsibility, yet an awesome privilege. All that we do must be done for His Glory!” —Mrs. Marvin, Faculty/Staff Annual Fund Chair

You are invited to join The Christ School Faculty and Staff, by making your gift to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund campaign. Funds raised through this campaign will help TCS continue to offer academic excellence in a strong Christian environment during this school year.

Help make a difference!

Make your gift today.

Supply Drive for One Great Day of Service

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Thank you for your support of TCS’s annual One Great Day of Service! As Friday approaches, we are finalizing the details and have one area where your help is needed.  4th grade, 5th grade and 8th grade students are collecting supplies to help make a deeper impact with the organizations they will be serving. They need your help with the collection.

This is a great time to clean out your closets, medicine cabinets, and toiletries collected from hotel stays.  Here’s what they need:

Soap for Clean the World.

Small toiletry items to make hygiene kits for Coalition for the Homeless.

Gently used toys for the Christmas toy drive at Harvest Time International.

The collection boxes are located at the first floor reception desk through Thursday afternoon. Our 4th, 5th, and 8th grade students, along with the organizations the items will benefit, greatly appreciate your contributions!

Family Fun Night: October 18

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Join us on October 18 at 5:30 p.m. for a Hawaiian themed evening of fellowship and fun.

Food and events include: food trucks (Chick-fil-A, Caro-Bama BBQ & Papa John’s), a chicken wing eating contest, faculty served ice cream sundaes, and the return of the ever-popular students vs. faculty volleyball game. For more information, or to find out how you can help, please contact Erica Duncan.

Christmas Program Cover Contest

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Our Christmas program is quickly approaching and we need TCS students’ submissions of original artwork to potentially become the cover of either our 2-5 grade program, Light of the World: Share the Joy, or our K-1 program, Sounds of Christmas. Interested students should create a drawing or painting to be used as the invitation and program cover. The final artwork will be selected by a TCS parent committee and will be showcased on the program cover. A 2–5 grade student’s artwork will be chosen for their program and a K-1 student’s creation will be chosen for Sounds of Christmas.

Guidelines:

  1. Submissions should fit the title of the program.
  2. Students should ONLY put their names on the back, in pencil, to insure anonymity for judging purposes.
  3. Winning entries will then be signed by student for proper recognition.
  4. Turn in by October 10 to Ms. Ashley.

Contact Ms. Ashley with any questions.

Lions’ Sports Update: October 3

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Come cheer on TCS’s Cross Country Team at our championship meet this coming Tuesday, October 9th at Trinity Prep. beginning at 4:30 p.m. Flag football registration deadline is October 5. Please make sure to register online for flag football by October 5th. When registering, choose The Christ School and say yes to a uniform if you need one.

Girls basketball tryouts are on Tuesday, October 15th from 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. in the gym. Boys tryouts are on Wednesday, October 17th from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. in the gym. Please come prepared with a t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes.
 
Middle School
Volleyball
Monday, October 8th
6th Grade Championship Match – 4:30 p.m.; HOME
 
Cross Country
Championship Meet
Tuesday, October 9th 4:30 p.m.; Trinity Prep.
 
Middle and Lower School Flag Football
Flag Football registration is open online. Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one. Do not miss out, deadline is October 5th.
 
Middle and Lower School Swimming
Monday, October 8th, 5:30 p.m. warm-up, 6:00 p.m.; Lake Highland Prep.
 
Basketball
6th– 8th grade
Girls Try-outs
Tuesday, October 16, 3:45-5:00 p.m.; TCS gym.
Boys Try-outs
Wednesday, October 17, 3:45-5:15 p.m.; TCS gym.

Lower School
Volleyball
Saturday, October 6th
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 10:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 9:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy
 
Soccer
Saturday, October 6th
Boys 2nd/1st grade- 9:00 a.m.; TrottersPark #6
Girls 2nd grade – 11:00 a.m.; TrottersPark #5

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms and information.
Forms and information flyers can be found under Resource Documents. Contact Coach Wiborg with all athletic questions.

Shaping Students’ Hearts with One Great Day of Service

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     

CONTACT: Nicole Millard, Director of Marketing and Enrollment

One Great Day of Service, an annual tradition of The Christ School (TCS), a downtown Orlando independent K-8 school, is quickly approaching. This community event involves the full participation of all students, teachers, and faculty along with parents who volunteer and give back to their neighbors in the heart of downtown Orlando.

Each grade will assist with age-specific activities at various community service facilities such as city parks, senior centers, churches, and homeless shelters aiming to help those in our local community. Specifically, these service activities range from special projects for kindergarten students at a local church to cleaning park facilities and organizing and distributing donations and lunches. As TCS’s youth provide much needed volunteer services for the local community they enhance their own educational experience by learning more about the community in which they live.

This heartwarming experience shared by students and teachers alike teaches a valuable lesson, that donating their time and energy brings joy, not only to those they serve, but to themselves. Each child walks away from this day’s events knowing what it means to look beyond themselves to the needs of others and to love their neighbors as themselves.

Volunteering is a great tool to help children boost their social skills as they reach out and connect with their community. The Christ School recognizes the enormous benefits of volunteering to the students as well as local organizations they will be visiting. Jason Powell Ed.D., Head of School, said, “The Christ School Mission is intentionally focused on cultivating the scholarship, service, and leadership skills of our students. Our vision is that each TCS graduate is committed to being others oriented. On Friday, October 5th, all of our students will experience a powerful day that will help shape their hearts.”

Will you be downtown on Friday, October 5th?  Feel free to stop by briefly and show support for the many children experiencing the fulfilling power of local community involvement.

The Christ School Mission Statement
The Christ School partners with families to provide an academically rigorous and Christ-centered K – 8 experience. Our students and graduates confidently pursue excellence in scholarship, service and leadership.

When              Friday, October 5, 2012       

Where             Locations throughout Central Florida; for a complete list of organizations and schedule of events for One Great Day of Service, please see below.

 

Grade

Organization

Address

K

First Presbyterian Chruch

106 East Church Street

Orlando FL 32801

1st

Green Up Orlando at Dickson Azalea Park

100 Rosearden Drive

Orlando FL 32801

2nd

Grandma’s   House

830 29th Street

Orlando FL 32805

2nd

Westminster Towers

70 South Lucerne Circle West

Orlando FL 32801

2nd

Lutheran Towers Windsor Place

300 East Church Street

Orlando FL 32801

3rd  

Society of St. Andrew

406 East Amelia Street

Orlando FL 32803

4th

Clean the World

400 A Pittman Street

Orlando FL 32801

5th

Christian Service Center

808 West Central Boulevard

Orlando FL 32805

5th

Coalition for the Homeless

639 West Central Boulevard

Orlando FL 32801

6th

Children of the Nations

 

735 Herndon Avenue

OrlandoFL  32803

7th

Canine Companions

8150 Clarcona Ocoee Road

Orlando FL 32818

8th

Harvest Time International

225 Kennel Road

Sanford FL 32771

 

Lions’ Sports Update: September 26

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Parents, please join us to celebrate our fall athletes during our first Spirit Day on Friday, September 28th from 11:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in the gym. Students should wear school colors and our fall athletes may wear their team jersey.

Weekly Lions’ Sports Schedule

Middle School
Volleyball
Monday, October 1
8th grade Match – 5:00 p.m.; Windermere Prep
7th grade Match – 6:30 p.m.; The Master’s Academy
6th grade Match Green Team – 4:00 p.m.; HOME
6th grade Match White Team – 4:00 p.m.; HOME

Cross Country
Next meet is Tuesday, October 2, 4:30 p.m.; Trinity Prep.

Middle and Lower School Flag Football
Flag Football registration is open online. Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one. Do not miss out, deadline is October 5.

Middle and Lower School Swimming
Next Meet: Tuesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. warm-up, 6:00 p.m. start time; Trinity Prep.

Lower School
Volleyball
Saturday, September 29
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 11:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 11:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy

Soccer
Saturday, September 29
Boys 2nd/1st grade- 12:00 p.m.;TrottersPark #5
Girls 2nd grade – 11:00 a.m.;TrottersPark #5

TCS Tennis Program
Fall II registration is open. The session runs from October 3rd through October 24th at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center. The registration form can be found on RenWeb under Resource Documents.

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information.
All forms and information flyers can be found under Resource Documents. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Photo of the Week: A Little “Healthy” Competition

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Jake, the winner of our inaugural eighth grade A Little “Healthy” Competition, shares his reward—a fruit smoothie. Congratulations Jake! Stay tuned for future winners from other grade levels.

Based on research supporting the connection between nutrition, brain function, and behavior, students were challenged to eat more natural, non-processed foods that remain in their God created state such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans.

For more information on the educational and behavioral benefits of natural, whole foods, check out the following resources:

Books:
Disease-Proof Your Child by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Feeding the Brain: How Foods Affect Children by C. Keith Conners, Ph.D.
Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children by Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes

Documentary:
Food Matters, Producer-Directors James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch

 

Meghan Cotton: Alumni Spotlight

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Congratulations to Meghan Cotton, 2011 TCS Alumnus. This year, Meghan, a sophomore at Boone High School, is a member of their cross country team. She also plays tennis for Boone. Meghan was a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader during her time at TCS, and she returned to TCS last year to volunteer as both a chapel speaker and to assist our tennis and cross country teams.

Lions’ Sports Update: September 19

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Middle School
Volleyball
Check out these match times this week and come cheer on your LIONS!
Saturday, September 22
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 9:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 10:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy

Monday, September 24
8th Grade Match – 6:00 p.m.; Windermere Prep.
7th grade Match – TBA; The Master’s Academy
6th grade Match Green Team – 4:00 p.m.; HOME
6th grade Match White Team – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.; HOME
 
Cross Country
TCS runners are impressive!
Next meet on Tuesday, September 25, 4:30 p.m.; Trinity Prep.
 
Flag Football
Flag Football registration is open online. Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one.
Do not miss out; deadline is October 5.
 
Swimming
Who knew Lions could swim?!
Next Meet
Monday, September 24, 4:55 p.m. warm-up, 5:30 p.m. start time; Winter Park Racquet Club.

Soccer
Way to Roar TCS!!
Saturday, September 22
Boys 2nd/1st grade- 12:00 p.m.; Trotters Park #5
Girls 2nd grade – 11:00 a.m.; Trotters Park #5
 
TCS Tennis Program
Our Tennis Lions Rock!
Next class is Wednesday, September 26, 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center.

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms and information.
Forms and information flyers can be found under Resource Documents.
For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Photo of the Week: A Message to Donors

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TCS kindergarten students say thank you to our donors.

The 2012 – 2013 Annual Fund Campaign is off to a great start thanks to our fantastic Faculty and Staff, Board of Trustees, and Parent Teacher Fellowship. All three groups are working towards 100% participation in this year’s Annual Fund, and they are well on their way! This year, your donations will be used to:

 

  • recruit and retain the best faculty and staff
  • enhance technology in our classrooms
  • increase financial assistance to families in need
  • provide professional growth and development for faculty and staff

Thank you to everyone who has already made a commitment to this year’s Annual Fund. We are very grateful for all you do to support The Christ School and her mission.

Click here to make your gift today. For more information about The Christ School Annual Fund and how your family can help, please contact Joanne Fleming in the Advancement Office.

 

Lions’ Sports News: September 12

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TCS Athletics Weekly Lions’ Sports Update: September 12

Middle School Volleyball
The middle school volleyball teams are serving up some great matches

Monday, September 17
8th grade Match – 6:00 p.m.; Windermere Prep.
7th grade Match – 6:30 p.m.;MastersAcademy
6th grade Match Green Team – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; HOME
6th grade Match White Team – 4:00pm; HOME

Cross Country
Next meet on Tuesday, September 18, 4:30 p.m.; Trinity Prep.

Swimming
Next Meet
Tuesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. warm-up, 6:00 p.m. start time; Trinity Prep.

Lower School Volleyball
Our 4th and 5th grade volleyball teams are awesome!
Check out these match times. Let’s Roar Ladies!

Saturday, September 15
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 10:00 a.m.;FaithChristianAcademy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 9:00 a.m.;FaithChristianAcademy

 Soccer
Our Soccer Lions have started their season.
Way to Roar TCS!!

Saturday, September 15
Boys 2nd/1st grade- 11:00 a.m.; Master’s Academy
Girls 2nd grade – 10:00 a.m.;TrottersPark #5

Swimming
Next Meet
Tuesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. warm-up, 6:00 p.m. start time; Trinity Prep.

 Flag Football
Flag Football registration is open online.
Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one.

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms and information.  Forms and information flyers can be found under Resource Documents. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Ben Tanner School Pictures

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School pictures are almost here! Grades 3-5 will have both group and individual pictures taken on Tuesday, September, 18th, and k-2 will occur on Wednesday, September. 19th. Middle School photos are scheduled for Thursday, September, 20th. Dress uniforms are required for pictures, so during picture week, each student should plan to wear a dress uniform on the assigned picture day instead of Monday.

In an effort to provide the best opportunity for photo ready students, lower school classes will not go to recess before their pictures, but will have time outside that afternoon. Eighth grade students may wear church (dressy) clothes. Girls who choose to wear a spaghetti strap dress must wear a jacket or sweater to class, but may remove it for pictures. They are welcome to change into a school uniform after pictures.

Group pictures will be taken in the sanctuary immediately following chapel with individual photos following in Allen Hall. We hope to have most classes completed before lunch and make-ups will be done on Friday. The photographer will be providing details on how to select and place your order using an on-line system.

TCS Parking Update

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Parking on TCS’s designated floors of the county’s garage is becoming increasingly important as the city’s arts center nears completion. TCS is allocated the 5th and 6th floors of the parking garage during the week. Orange County spaces are on the 3rd and 4th floors and public parking, or city spaces, are found on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor is for county, public, tax collector, and some ADA parking.

It is important that we park on the 5th and 6th floors during normal working hours.

The 5th and 6th floors provide First Presbyterian and The Christ School with 300 parking spaces on Monday through Friday. After 7 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on Saturday and Sunday, we can use all levels of the garage unless there is a special event.

 

 

 

 

Photos of the Week: TCS Middle School Students at Southwind Young Life Camp

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Making friends across the grade levels
Getting to know Mr. Magee, TCS Math Teacher, outside the classroom

TCS Middle School students embarked on an overnight retreat at Southwind last week. This year’s theme, In His Image…Wonderfully Made, provided students an opportunity to worship, explore and share their God given gifts–and to enjoy time with old and new friends. Enjoy these photos taken by students during their time together.

Mary Crimmins, TCS Social Studies Teacher, with her Eighth Grade Advisory Group
Time for a game of volleyball

Eighth Grade Congrattie Orders Now Being Accepted

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It is time to plan for every eighth grade family’s favorite part of the yearbook: The Eighth Grade Congratties! TCS’s yearbook staff would love to feature your graduate along with your priceless photos and personalized message in our 2012-13 yearbook! Congrattie ads are now being accepted with reduced prices for those who submit their order by October 3, 2012.

Congratties Parent Letter and Order Form

 

Carpool Safety Reminder

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Saftey and security of your children, our students, is our top priority.  Please help us keep all of our students, faculty, and staff safe by adhering to the following: have students prepared to exit the car when you approach the Angel Wing;

wait for a patrol or staff person to open your car/van door(s), or use your auto-opener only when you see a patrol or staff person ready at the door of the vehicle;

if you choose to not enter the carpool line, please park your vehicle in a legal parking space and walk your student(s), at a minimum, to a safe location near the Angel Wing with line-of-sight to the entry doors to the school; and,

dropping off in active traffic lanes on Church Street is not endorsed by The Christ School. This is a hazard to your children and others around you.

Thank you for your help.

Photo of the Week: Creative Learning with iPads

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Olivia, in Mrs. Fatizzi's first grade class, shares her iPad creation. This year, TCS students are learning with touchpad devices in the classroom and in the technology center.

Twenty iPads on a syncing cart are travelling throughout The Christ School classrooms. Our kindergarten and first grade students were introduced to the iPads last week beginning with Doodle Buddy, a simple drawing application. They found the drawing tools quickly and learned how to make individual creations.

First grade students worked with Letter School, an application that reinforces correct letter and comprehension skills. Soon, TCS second grade students will utilize the iPads to reinforce math facts and strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Students working in the technology center took their first STAR reading test of the year. They will be soon be learning and practicing keyboarding skills and creating presentations using PowerPoint and other software.

TCS Annual Fund: Ways to Give

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The Christ School is launching our 2012-2013 Annual Fund campaign. To begin our efforts, we have three easy ways to give this year: Workplace Campaigns; Online Donations; and, Matching Gifts.

 

Workplace Giving Campaign
Many of us work for companies that run a Workplace Giving Campaign through Heart of Florida United Way. Did you know that you can designate The Christ School as the preferred recipient of your workplace donation? Simply write in The Christ School on your pledge card and your gift will be deducted from your paycheck and sent to us through United Way. We currently receive workplace gifts from Orange County and City of Orlando employees.

Donate Online
Give Online to make your tax-deductible donation today.

Matching Gifts
A number of companies offer a Matching Gift program. We currently receive matching gifts from GE Foundation, Prudential Foundation, Symantec Corporation and Oracle Corporation. Please check with your employer to see if they will match your gift to The Christ School.

For more information about The Christ School Annual Fund and how your family can make a difference, please contact Joanne Fleming, Director of Development & Special Projects, at 407-849-1665 or visit us online.

Lions’ Sports News: September 5, 2012

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TCS Athletics Lions’ Sports Update

Middle School Volleyball
The middle school volleyball teams are roaring. Check out the match times this week and come cheer on your lions!

Monday, September 10
8th grade Match – 5:00 p.m.; Windermere Prep
7th grade Match – 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; The Masters Academy
6th grade Match Green Team – 4:00 p.m.; Home
6th grade Match White Team – 4:00 p.m.; Home

Lower School Volleyball
Our 4th and 5th grade volleyball teams are awesome!! Check out these match times. Let’s Roar Ladies!

Saturday, September 8
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 9:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 10:00 a.m.; Faith Christian Academy

Cross Country
It is time to put that practice to the test. TCS Cross Country opens the season with their first meet on Tuesday, September 11, 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep.

Flag Football
Flag Football registration is open online. Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one.

Please note there are no middle school team practices on September 6 and September 7 due to the Middle School Retreat. Have fun lions!!

Swimming
Our Swim Team is ready to hit the pool with their first meet of the fall season.
Monday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. warm-up, 6:00 p.m. meet; Lake Highland Prep.

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms and information. Forms and information flyers can be found under Resource Documents. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

TCS Alumni Spotlight: Montana Marshall, Chloe Beemer, and Natalie Woodall

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TCS Alumni and Boone HS students Montana Marshall, Chloe Beemer, and Natalie Woodall have advanced in Boone’s cheer program. Montana is now a varsity cheerleader and Chloe and Natalie are on Junior Varsity. Too, for the second year, Montana and Chloe are participating in an on-campus internship. Both are working as bank employees in the Teacher’s Credit Union branch on campus. We are proud of our graduates!

Back-to-School Means Peace: A Note from Guidance

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One Thing

by: Kristy Ryan, Guidance Counselor

I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them. ~Jeremiah 32:39

Back-to-school does not have to mean back-to-stress. School begins and instantly the once wide-open space on our calendars is crowded and our pace accelerates. Focus on the Family has kicked off a new campaign titled “Today, I will…” with ideas on how to make a difference each day by doing one simple thing.

TCS Open House in Pictures

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TCS welcomed parents to Open House as we began our 17th year.
(left to right) Cindy Carnes and Stacy Dalton.
Jose and Heidi Arias
Jose and Heidi Arias
Rich Magee outlines middle school academics in his class.

 

Sarah assists at Lions' Sports Night. "I love it so much, maybe I'll even play in college."
Mrs. Schwalk shares her class plans for the year with parents.

 

Charles Cook, TCS Board Chair, shares his TCS experience with TCS families and friends.

A Letter from Head of School, Jason Powell, Ed.D.

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TCS Family,

I want to thank our parents who attended Open House last Thursday. It was an informative evening, and I hope that as you returned home at the end of the night, you did so knowing that your child’s teacher will truly know your child this school year and the resulting relationship between teacher and child will result in an enriching academic experience.

During Open House, I was honored to listen to TCS Board Chair and Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, Charles Cook reflect on his family’s TCS journey. It is our honor to partner with Charles and each TCS family to provide your children with an academic experience that is Christ-centered and uncompromising.

Our priorities this year include improving communication between school and home and further sharing the TCS story to the broader community we serve.  I have never been so proud of a faculty and staff as I am this year. I am certain we have the right team to get God’s work accomplished. Already, TCS faculty has procedures in place to keep RenWeb current and the available downloadable mobile application provides parent access to student information anywhere at anytime.

Please remember to watch for informational sessions this fall to discuss our Curriculum Framework. We are bringing together the five core elements—the academic structure—behind our Curriculum Framework (pedagogy, design, reflection, measurement, and communication) to thoughtfully and meaningfully articulate why TCS students and graduates perform with distinction here and at the next academic level.

Thank you again for your participation in our Parent Survey. Our priorities emerge from your responses. We have a lot planned for this school year. Please pray for us as we partner together to further fulfill The Christ School’s mission.

Lastly, to celebrate a wonderful first two weeks of school and the upcoming football season, we are having a special uniform day on this Friday, August 31.  Students, faculty, and staff may wear jeans if they also wear their favorite TCS shirt or football team shirt on Friday.  Please plan to show your team spirit as we celebrate the excitement of the beginning of a great year!

TCS Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Offers Fall Spirit Bible Study

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What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Join TCS moms and friends for seven weeks of fellowship to study the word of God through Priscilla Shirer’s study Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted. We’ll discover that many times, like Jonah, we run! Shirer redefines interruption in this Bible study and shows how it can be God’s invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams.

Join us on Tuesday mornings from 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. or on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. starting on September 12, 2012. Childcare is not available. Expense of study is $11.95 which covers the cost of the workbook. Please contact Jen Bostedo, 407-496-1812, by Friday, September 7, 2012 to register or for more information.

TCS Weather Related School Closure Policy

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In conjunction with First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, The Christ School’s weather related school closure policy is to close school for weather related reasons whenever Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) determines that schools will be closed.

Whenever inclement weather threatens the closure of school, please monitor local television and radio stations for OCPS school closing announcements. When possible, we will communicate school closure with you by email, RenWeb, and our phone greeting will be updated.

Following a closure, we will work in conjunction with First Presbyterian Church of Orlando to determine when campus will reopen, and we will communicate reopening information with you through RenWeb, email, and voice messaging.

TCS Lions’ Sports Update: August 29, 2012

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Thank you parents for joining us at Lions’ Sports Night. A schedule of TCS Middle and Lower School sports practice and game times is below. All information, forms, and schedules have been updated on RenWeb and can be found under Resource Documents.

Middle School
Volleyball
Our middle school volleyball teams are serving up some great matches. Check out match times this week and come cheer on your LIONS!
Tuesday, September 4
8th grade Match – 5:00 p.m. at Windermere Prep
7th grade Match – 5:30 p.m. at The Masters Academy
6th grade Match Green Team – 4:00 p.m. at HOME
6th grade Match White Team – 4:00p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at HOME
Wednesday, September 5
8th grade Match – 5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep
 
Cross Country
Next practices are Thursday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 4, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Delaney Park.
 
Swimming
First practice will be held Friday, August 31, 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep.
 
Flag Football
Flag Football registration opens Saturday, September 1 online at www.acys.org.
Choose The Christ School as your team and say yes to a uniform if you need one.

Lower School
Volleyball
Our 4th and 5th grade volleyball teams are ready to open their season this weekend.
Check out these match times. Let’s Roar Ladies!
Saturday, September 1
5/4th grade Match Green Team – 11:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5/4th grade Match Gold Team – 12:00 p.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Tennis
Our TCS Tennis program begins next week at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center.
Registration Deadline is August 29.
Fall Session I
Tuesday, September 4 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 5 – 5:00 p.m.
 
Cheerleading
Registration forms are due August 29.

For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

New Classroom Furniture Arrives

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Thanks to the generosity of TCS families and friends at the 2012 Mane Event, we were able to purchase new classroom furniture.  The truck pulled up under the Angel Wing and a team of TCS dads unloaded all of the boxes and delivered them to classrooms.  What a glorious sight!  These desks and chairs replace sixteen year old furniture that The Christ School has had since the school opened in 1996.  Thank you to all of our parents, grandparents, and friends who supported of The Christ School by raising your paddle at the Mane Event!  The students and teachers will be thrilled with the new look in their classrooms.

Local Pastors Come to TCS Chapel

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The Christ School hosted a number of local pastors for its’ Second Annual Pastors’ Chapel on June 1st.  Our visitors came from all over Orlando, representing eight different churches and six different faiths.  The pastors joined us for a daily chapel led by Mrs. Carrick’s second grade class who showed us how to have faith in times of worry.  Thank you to all TCS families who shared an invitation with your pastor and to those who joined us that morning for chapel.  A big thank you to our middle speakers Noah Chevalier, Cara Eakins, and Brianna Sanders!  The pastors truly enjoyed hearing from our students and seeing how they are confidently “standing strong” in their faith.