On Wednesday night, we were treated to a wonderful Christmas concert by our students at CCA. Each grade performed exceptional with each grouping adding their own specific talents and flare. Great job by all. Thank you to Mrs. Harder and Mrs. Wilsing for sharing their musical talents while developing the gifts in our students each year.

On Friday, December 21st, we will have our traditional spaghetti lunch for all of our students and teachers. This has become a favorite as the students eat with their buddies and listen to Christmas music as the teachers serve, help clean up, eat with the students. A great way for our CCA family to come together prior to the Christmas break.

Also on Friday, December 21st, we have early dismissal at 1:00 pm (with busing). Please be prompt in picking your child/children up that afternoon. School will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Carrier Inserts

• Catholic Family Herald
• January Hot Lunch Menu
  
• Permission Slip to the Weill Center - Grade 2
• Sheboygan South Catholic Parishes' Bulletin - December 2 & December 9
  
• The Challenger - Fall/Winter 2018
• You Are Invited Flyer

Totally Terrific Recipients for the week ending December 7th.

Kindergarten – Nora Weber 1st Grade – Rylen Kaesermann 2nd Grade – Connor Spitz

3rd Grade –Olivia Schroeder 4th Grade – Andrew Duszynski 5th Grade – Cole Spangle

Twice a year, during the Halloween and Christmas seasons, the CCA middle school visits Progressive Care Nursing Home to decorate pumpkins and sing Christmas carols with the residents. Many of our students build relationships with the residents they see each time, and the residents are glad for the company. This year, in order to make our visit especially meaningful, the Student Service Council will be running a drive for items to bring as gifts for the residents to entertain and enjoy. If you have any of the following that you would like to share, please drop them off on the table outside the school office for the middle school students to wrap and deliver: books, crosswords/word searches, coloring supplies, or games.

Our next incentive is to sell 20+ Calendar Raffles by Monday, December 17th at 3:15 pm. Remember, this is cumulative. If your family meets this incentive, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Scrip Gift Card. We will draw (4) winners.

As of 12/13/18 we have sold 821 Calendar Raffles. Keep up the great work on selling!!

The next Bingo is on Saturday, December 29th – All Grades are responsible for volunteering. Please take a look at the sign up ASAP and find a time slot to work. There are also opportunities to donate food, cash or gift cards. Many hands make for light work. Thank you for your support!

Always accepting gift cards for Wal-mart, Festival & Miesfeld’s to cover costs.

BINGO SIGN-UP

With the full support of the Christ Child Academy Governance Board and Finance Committee, the Tri-Parish Pastoral Council and all three parishes finance councils, Christ Child Academy is excited to announce that we intend to participate in the statewide Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) for the 2019-2020 school year. The WPCP allows students throughout the State of Wisconsin to attend private and religious schools tuition-free through a voucher provided by the state. Below is the full School Choice announcement. Brenda Binversie has been hired as our new School Choice Coordinator and will assist the application process.

Students are to wear their CCA polo shirts with the logo along with dress or Khaki pants or a skirt for the girls for all Mass days and on all field trips, unless otherwise denoted. Polo shirts are to be tucked in for both boys and girls for Mass. Any additional items such as sweaters or vests must have the CCA logo and be worn over the polo shirt. These additional items are available on the Land's End website. Yoga pants are not to be worn to Mass except under a skirt and in a solid color. Students volunteering at the St. Peter Claver Food Pantry are to wear Mass attire as this is considered an off-site field trip.

HoHoHo! Would you like earn a tuition credit while doing all your holiday shopping? Are you looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Scrip has all the answers! We have many local retailers and restaurants in stock in the Scrip store, available on Tuesdays and Thursday from 2:45-3:10 in the Conference Room next to Mrs. Lampe's office (in the old IC parish offices), and after all masses at all three parishes. Check out the complete list of available stores, restaurants, gas stations and more at www.shopwithscrip.com.

Don't miss new vendors DSW Show Warehouse, Precision Flooring in Plymouth, and Scheels.

Please note, the last day to order Scrip to receive it in time for Christmas is December 16. There will be Scrip Store sales December 18, 20, and 22-23.

In anticipation of Catholic Schools Week at the end of January, we encourage the all the friends & families of Christ Child Academy to take part in service opportunities this holiday season. One way we can make a difference is by ringing bells for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Drive. Please sign up to help with this worthy cause and have some fun together as a family.

The Salvation Army needs your help to ring in the Christmas season and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. All proceeds from the Red Kettle Campaign stay in the area to support vital programs such as our 45-bed homeless shelter, community food pantry, wellness clinic, youth groups, utility assistance and Christmas gift programs.

Dates: November 16 to December 24

VOLUNTEER to ring bells at any of the 14 locations throughout the Sheboygan area. Signing up is easy and shifts are just 2 hours, but you are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts.

1. Visit www.RegisterToRing.com and enter your zip code

2. Select “Ringing with a Group”

3. Select "Find Group"

4. Search for "Christ" and select "Christ Child Academy"
5. Now you can search for your desired bell ringing shift by setting a date range and selecting locations of interest.
6. Select your shifts and create an individual profile. Please note that your shift at the kettle will be associated with the Child Christ Academy even though you have created a personal profile.

One of our main fundraisers each year is the Annual Calendar Raffle. The money raised help to keep our tuition rates as low as possible. The Calendar Raffle is a pocket calendar that features special events throughout the year at Christ Child Academy as well as some advertising. We will draw $30 winners every day of the school year. On special holidays that are listed, the cash payout is $200! The cost per Calendar is just $20.00.

As in past years, each family will receive 20 calendars to sell. This is the minimum number that we would like each family to sell. Our goal is to sell 2500 calendars for a net profit of about $40,000!!

All calendars must be sold and turned in by January 2nd, 2019 (First day back after Christmas break). State law prohibits us from selling calendars past the first drawing. We encourage you to turn the tickets in as they are sold; please do not hold on to them as we want to make sure that none get lost or forgotten.

Make sure to take the raffles with you to family get-togethers. The calendars also make great birthday or Christmas gifts for your friends and family.

This year, we have added a new feature for your convenience. We have partnered with GoFundMe to accept online donations for our Annual Fund Appeal.

If parents or grandparents plan to participate in field trips, work in the lunchroom, coach, or help out at school, you must attend a Safeguarding All God’s Family training through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. You must register on-line at www.archmil.org and indicate you are associated with Christ Child Academy. If you have not previously been trained, now is a great time to attend a session.

CCA can earn money from clipping Box Tops found on various products. When you buy items, simply clip the Box Top and bring it to CCA. The Box Tops are submitted, and our school receives a check which is used towards our activity fund. It’s another easy way for you to help the school by purchasing the products you already use! Enlist your family, friends and neighbors to collect the Box Tops, too.

CCA will receive 5¢ (five cents) for each cap or milk bag top they redeem from Nature’s Touch® products. The program will only accept specially marked caps and bag tops that feature the Milk Moola symbol. Thank you to Paula Hilbert, who has been overseeing this program for many years!

Welcome to a new school year! Start saving money on your tuition by purchasing Scrip. Our Scrip store is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:10 in the Conference Room of the former IC parish offices (next to Mrs. Lampe's office). The Scrip store is also available after weekend masses at all three of our parishes. Contact Brenda Binversie, binversies@gmail.com with any questions.

School Store Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45 – 3:10 pm

Purchase after Mass:

SPC – 4:30 pm Saturday, 8:00 & 10:00 am Sunday

IC – 4:00 pm Saturday & 10:30 am Sunday

SSCM – 9:00 am Sunday

A reminder to all parents: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; please view the most up-to-date Christ Child Academy calendar on our website at www.christchildacademy.com

December

21 - Early Release at 1:00 pm (with busing)

24 - 29 - No School – Christmas Recess

29 - CCA Bingo, Staskunas Activity Center/Gym

January

1 - No School – New Year’s Day

2 - School Resumes

4 - SPC Fish Fry – 8th Gr. Desserts

14 - 17 - MAP Testing – Grades K -2 only

17 - Quarter 2 Ends

18 - No School – Teacher In-Service

20 - CCA Bingo, Staskunas Activity Center/Gym

24 - Quarter 2 Report Cards Issued

24 – 27 - CCA 7/8 Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Tournament

26 – Feb. 1 - Catholic Schools Week

TBD - Catholic Schools Week Mass at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

30 - CCA Open House, 6:00 pm

Land’s End is the provider for Mass day and field trip shirts at Christ Child Academy. Pants and skirts may be purchased anywhere, but must comply with the guidelines outlined in our school's dress code. Land's End also carries many other apparel items with the CCA logo. Checkout the spirit wear collection.

Start shopping with your personalized product checklist. Shop now via the direct link:

http://www.landsend.com/pp/SchoolSearch.html?action=landing&selectedSchoolNum=900182692

The purpose of the Student Referral Program is to reward current Christ Child Academy families for increasing and sustaining enrollment at Christ Child Academy.

A referral award will be paid to a current Christ Child Academy family who successfully recruits and/or refers a new student to Christ Child Academy within the guidelines. Please go the the forms link for more information.