Columbus Christian School News
September 20, 2019
A Note from Mrs. Donnell
I found an interesting devotion by Max Lucado and decided to use it in light of the Air Show this week in Columbus. Our students were able to catch a glimpse of some of the planes practicing Tuesday afternoon in their tight formations.
To Know the Heart of the Pilot
Three passengers share a row of seats in an airplane. As the plane is taxiing for takeoff, their conversation turns to the topic of the airplane pilot. Stunningly, passenger “A” doesn’t believe one exists. “No one flies the plane. We are guided by a computer system in the terminal. This plane is an occupied drone. Why should I believe otherwise? The cockpit door is closed. Who can know? There is no pilot.” Passenger “B” disagrees. “Oh, there is a pilot. Someone sits at the controls of the plane. But, once we take off, he takes a nap. He gets the plane in the air and then goes to sleep.” The third passenger is shocked by what she hears. “You don’t know what you are talking about. First, there is a pilot. Second, the pilot is alert, competent and kind. I know; he is my husband. He is seasoned and sensitive and has every intention of a successful flight. We are in good hands.”
Three passengers. Three opinions. A plane with no pilot. A plane with a disengaged pilot. A plane with a seasoned and concerned pilot. Fast forward a few minutes. Turbulence shakes the plane like popcorn in a paper bag. Will the three passengers experience the flight in the same way? Of the three travelers, which is most prone to stay calm?
Nothing is more important than the right view of God. Nothing. I’ve seen the wealthy and highly educated crumple like cowards at the face of death. I’ve seen the simple and humble take their final breath with a smile and a song. The difference? They knew the Pilot.
You need to know the heart of the pilot. That is why the story of Jesus is in the Bible. He is the only picture of God ever taken. To know Jesus is to know God. To know God is to know: this flight gets bumpy, but the Pilot? He knows how to get us home.
Max Lucado, Copyrighted Material 8/16/2012
In Christ’s Love
Mrs. Donnell
CCS School Fundraiser
KINDERGARTEN IS IN THE LEAD!
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Middle & High School Chapel
Parents are always welcome to come to chapel on Friday. MS/HS Chapel is at 8:05, Elementary is at 9:05. Ask your student what they learned this morning!
You can find chapel recordings on the CCS website as Chapel Podcast Page under the Parents tab at: www.whycolumbuschristian.com/chapel-podcast-page
Speaker: Tim Tallent, First Baptist Church of Hartsville
Topic: Mystified to Justified
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
Elementary Chapel
Speaker: Tim Tallent, First Baptist Church of Hartsville
Topic: The Lord Is My Helper
Scripture: Psalm 121
PTF Leadership Positions
- Chair Elect - Assist the Chair
- Fundraising Coordinator - Organize & plan fundraising events
Contact Lori Love at ptf@columbus-christian.org.
Student Video Coordinator for Athletic Games
See Your Snapshots in the 2019-2020 Yearbook
Parents: The CCS Yearbook is a collaboration of photos taken by parents. When you are on a field trip, sporting event, etc. we would love for you to share your snapshots with us. Please send them to Mrs. Miranda Fleeharty at: mfleeharty@columbus-christian.org. She will get back with you if she needs more information about the grade level or event. Thank you so much for helping build a great yearbook for the CCS students! Don't forget that these count as Service Hours!
COMPUTERS: Typing to Coding
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SEASON PASS INFORMATION
EVENTLINK
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21ST CENTURY SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The Indiana 21st Century Scholarship Program is an early commitment college promise program funded by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE), offering income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana two-year and/or four-year higher education institution. For specific program requirements, visit their website: https://scholars.in.gov/
MATH RESOURCES
IMPORTANT DATES:
Mum & Pumpkin Pick-Up Day
Saturday, September 21 / 10AM-1PM
See You At The Pole
Wednesday, September 25
Golf Outing Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28
Bring Your Bible To School Day
Thursday, October 3
End of Nine Weeks
Friday, October 4
Fall Break
October 7-11
Parent Prayer Meeting
Monday, October 14 / 7:35AM
Report Cards Go Home
Tuesday, October 15
2 HR Delay for Staff Development
Wednesday, October 16
PSAT
Wednesday, October 16
School Board Meeting
Thursday, October 17 / 6:30PM
Box Top Battle Begins
Monday, October 21
College Financial Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 22 / 6:00PM
KINDERGARTEN
DRAMA
FOURTH & FIFTH GRADES
Great day downtown for our fourth and fifth grade classes! Historical exhibits, reviewing art at Exhibit Columbus, lunch at First Christian Church and a cool treat at the Dairy Queen. We’d say it was a pretty fun Friday.
Thanks to all the chaperones, teachers, educators and artists who made this day so fun!
FOURTH GRADE BUGS
THIRD GRADE ANIMALS
MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
Spirit Wear Store Is Open
Welcome to the CCS Spirit Wear store through K&G Sports. This online store will be open until September 22 at 11:59pm.
Pre Order Lunch
Flu Vaccine Clinic at CCS
The Bartholomew County Health Dept. will have a flu vaccine clinic available for any student at CCS. If interested, please contact the school office to receive a consent form and let them know how many people from your family will participate.
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College Financial Planning
- Who: ALL families who plan to send their students to college-- This is NOT just for high school students. Elementary and middle school families are welcome!
- What: A FREE event to share college planning and savings strategies
- When: Tuesday, October 22 / 6:00PM
- Where: Columbus Christian School
- Why: It's never too early (or too late) to create a successful financial plan!
Please join us for an event sponsored by Thrivent Financial, a Fortune 500, Christian financial company. Thrivent is committed to helping Christian families honor God with their money by providing support for biblical financial stewardship.
At this event, two professional consultants will discuss how to create a financial plan for your student's college education. They will discuss saving strategies, how to navigate the FAFSA, and how to avoid debt at all costs. They will also facilitate an interactive Q&A session to address any questions you may have about the college planning process.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please pre-register for this event by emailing Laura Cox at lcox@columbus-christian.org.
RIGHTNOW MEDIA
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AFTERSCHOOLHELP.COM
By using AfterSchoolHelp, students can strengthen their understanding of the concepts that they learn during their lessons, and AfterSchoolHelp can help struggling students to grasp difficult concepts by reinforcing instruction or by adding new elements to the way they look at the problem.
BASKETBALL & BEYOND
It is time once again to gear up for an upcoming season of “Basketball & Beyond”! Sign-ups are now underway and will continue until October 25th, 2019. This coed program is for all students in 1st through 6th grades. Practices are held for 1 hour per week beginning during the week of November 11th, 2019 with the first games beginning Saturday December 7th, 2019.
You may sign up by clicking on the following link to complete the sign-up procedure online. Registration Link
We are also in need of coaches and assistant coaches. This is a great opportunity to work with our youth in a fun environment. If this is an area which you would like to serve please let us know and we will provide you with an application.
Please note that there will be NO evaluation day this year. We ask that you answer some basic questions regarding you son or daughters talents. We will do our best to match the teams up appropriately.
We are looking forward to another great season at the First Christian Youth Center!
1 Timothy 4:7-8
CCS Verse of the Week
Columbus Christian School Contact Info.
Email: info@columbus-christian.org
Website: http://www.whycolumbuschristian.com
Location: 3170 Indiana Ave. Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 372-3780
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