Columbus Christian School News
August 23, 2019
Columbus Christian 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
This week's chapel was a combined service with the Middle School students and the Elementary students. They watched an episode of Superbook, learning to love their neighbor.
You can view Superbook on Rightnow Media. Check out the CCS Library, too!
Need help getting access to Rightnow Media? Contact the school office for more information.
Desserts - Homemade or Purchased
CCS is hosting a "Welcome" night for New Crusader Families. Nothing says "Welcome" like homemade treats! Help welcome our new Crusader families by donating a sweet treat for them to enjoy! Purchased treats are always welcome too! Click here to sign up.
FLL Robotics Coach
FIRST ® LEGO® League Coach Description:
■ Help the team set realistic goals
■ Facilitate meetings and help the team to coordinate the work
■ Administrative responsibilities such as tournament registration and communication
■ Relay all aspects of FIRST LEGO League guidelines and rules to the team, other coaches, volunteers and parents
■ Desire to work with children 9-14
For more information, contact Coach Dean Wright at creatorcrusaders@gmail.com
Learn more about First Lego League at: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll
PTF Leadership Positions
- Chair Elect - Assist the Chair
- Fundraising Coordinator - Organize & plan fundraising events
- Communications Coordinator - Create flyers and promote PTF events
Contact Lori Love at ptf@columbus-christian.org.
Student Video Coordinator for Athletic Games
Elementary Specials
Mrs. Gover has all the info on the CCS Elementary Specials newsletter.
PTF NEWSLETTER
Learn about this valuable group of parents, what they do, and how you can get involved. If you need help getting plugged in to CCS, these gals can help you out!
Grandparents Day Schedule
Friday, September 6
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30AM
Classroom Open House: 9:00AM
Chapel: 9:10AM
FALL MUMS & PUMPKINS SALE
The Athletic Dept. is sponsoring the sale of locally grown potted chrysanthemums and fall pumpkins. Mums are available in five different color choices for $6.50.
Pumpkins are $4.00 - small, $5.00 - medium, and $6.00 - large.
All orders must be turned in to the school office by Friday, September 6.
Pick up date is Saturday, September 21 from 10:00AM-1:00PM in the courtyard (outside, behind the gym).
The student that sells the most will receive $25.00!
Extra forms are available at the Crusader Connection or download order form below.
BRICK YARD 400
Volunteers are needed to work the Brickyard 400 Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Friday, September 6
Saturday, September 7
Sunday, September 8 (Race Day)
Volunteers, please contact the school office or Kevin Roth at kroth@columbus-christian.org.
Get the FAQ about volunteering at the IMS on the web at: whycolumbuschristian.com/athletics-booster-club
MINI CHEER TEAM
There will be an information meeting for you and your K-3rd grade girl on Wednesday, August 28th at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall regarding our Mini Cheer team. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, you can contact me at lfelde@columbus-christian.org
ELEMENTARY CHEER TEAM
Hello families of 4th-6th grade girls!
There will be an information meeting for you and your 4th-6th grade girl on Tuesday August 27th at 3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall regarding our elementary cheer team. If your daughter would like to be a part of our team, please plan to attend. If you have any questions, just let me know at lfelde@columbus-christian.org
JR HIGH CHEER TEAM
Hello families of 7th-8th grade girls!
There will be an information meeting for you and your daughter on Thursday, August 29th, at 3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall regarding a Jr high cheer team. If your 7th-8th grade girl would like to be a part of the team, please plan to attend. If you have any questions, you can contact me at lfelde@columbus-christian.org
VARSITY CHEER TEAM
There will be an information meeting on Monday, August 26, for you and your daughter at 3:30 PM in the fellowship hall regarding our varsity cheer team. If your 9th through 12th grade girl would like to be a part of our varsity team please plan to attend. If you have any questions you can contact me at lfelde@columbus-christian.org
EVENTLINK
EventLink is a free app that will keep you up to date on your child's athletic activities.
Go to eventlink.com
Click on Create Account
Add Columbus Christian as the school to subscribe to. To do that type in Columbus Christian School where it asks for the school or zip code and then click search.
Once Columbus Christian School populates in the left window, click on the “+” sign. This will subscribe you to CCS. Click on the green Next button
Fill out the information (Name, address, phone number, user name, password, time zone). You also need to click on the “add contact” and enter your name again, and your email. This is how you will get your access code. Once you hit the green save button (verbiage may be different) twice, it should bring up your account with calendar and a box that will ask you for that access code.
Check your email that you put in during registration, there should be an email from Eventlink with your access code. Enter that code in the box. This should get you in.
You can manage which calendars you want to see by clicking on"My Calendars” on the left side and clicking on “Manage Calendars”on the drop down box. Also, you can unselect “District of Columbus Christian” because that is basically used for bigger school districts like Bartholomew Consolidated.
If you encounter any issues, contact Matt Bond, Assistant Athletic Director at mbond@columbus-christian.org.
Headed Home from High School Retreat!
COLLEGE FAIR
Go to this link to register for FREE for any of the following college fairs: https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All
2019 Fall National College Fair Cincinnati
Saturday, September 14, 2019 (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Duke Energy Convention Center - Cincinnati, Ohio
2019 Fall National College Fair Indianapolis
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Indiana Convention Center - Indianapolis, Indiana
2019 Fall National College Fair Louisville
Sunday, September 29, 2019 (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Kentucky International Convention Center (NEW LOCATION) - Louisville, Kentucky
Congratulations, Mrs. Rogers, Daughters of the Revolution Society Grant Recipient
Mrs. Cynthia Gover, Elementary Specials Teacher
"I am so excited to be taking over the Elementary Specials Teacher position at CCS! Working with students in a creative capacity is the definition of my dream, and I am so grateful for the opportunity. Look for the Elementary Specials Newsletter forthcoming to stay plugged in on how we are glorifying the Lord with our talents in Specials! I appreciate your prayers through this exciting transition."
- Mrs. Gover
Join us in praying for our students, staff and Mrs. Gover! God is faithful!
Mrs. Linda Felde, Elementary Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Felde is married to Steve and they have two children. Josh, who graduated from CCS in 2016, is pursuing an electrical engineering degree and is engaged to Alexis Hensley '16. Their daughter, Emmie is a senior at CCS.
Mrs. Felde holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Ball State University and worked as a nurse for 17 years prior to becoming a mother. They attend Community Church of Columbus.
Her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 3:17-18: “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Felde "officially" to our CCS staff! Please continue praying for her and the rest of our wonderful teaching team. God is faithful!
CCS Student to play volleyball with America's team in Barcelona, Spain
Link to fundraising page: https://www.acis.com/fundraising/public?key=04BEF0C3-5056-AC05-A6970DB2D44F21C3
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
3RD GRADE
IMPORTANT DATES:
Varsity Cheer Team Information Meeting
Monday, August 26 / 3:30PM
Elementary Cheer Team Information Meeting
Tuesday, August 27 / 3:30PM
Minis Cheer Team Information Meeting
Wednesday, August 28 / 3:30PM
Jr High Cheer Team Information Meeting
Thursday, August 29 / 3:30PM
New Families Dessert Night
Thursday, August 29 / 6:30PM
Labor Day - No School
Monday, September 2
Mid Term Ends
Friday, September 6
Grandparent's Day
Friday, September 6
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30AM
Classroom Open House: 9:00AM
Chapel: 9:10AM
Mum & Pumpkin Orders Due
Friday, September 6
Brickyard 400 Race - Volunteer Hours
September 6, 7, & 8
CCS Monthly Prayer Meeting for Parents
Monday, September 9
2HR Delay for Staff Development
Tuesday, September 10
School Picture Day
Tuesday, September 17
Middle School Retreat
Friday, September 20
Mum & Pumpkin Pick-Up Day
Saturday, September 21 / 10AM-1PM
Poetry Out Loud
Thursday, September 26 / 6:30PM
Golf Outing
Saturday, September 28
How's the transition going?
We are so grateful that you chose CCS for your family and we care about your transition this school year. Here are a couple of articles from families that have transitioned from both the public school setting and homeschool setting to CCS. They have graciously shared their honest advice about their transition to CCS. Take a look and see if it will help you in your transition. If you have any questions, please know that you can email Mr. Wildey at kwildey@columbus-christian.org or Mrs. Donnell at adonnell@columbus-christian.org. They would love to hear from you!
Join CCS on Facebook
Get further connected by joining our CCS Parent Teacher Fellowship Group Page.
If you want to make sure and see all our posts, make sure and select the "see first" option under the following tab on Facebook.
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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.
CCS School Fundraiser
Background Check Must Be On File
All family members who anticipate volunteering in the school, going on field trips, attending school functions, even driving MS/HS kids to their retreats MUST have a Volunteer Application/Background Check on file with CCS. Please pick up a form at the Crusader Connection (located across from the office window) and return to the office.
Immunizations
Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for students. As students go back to school, it is important that they eat healthy, stay active, and are up to date on their immunizations. The Bartholomew County Health Department would like to help you make sure your child is up to date. Call 812-379-1555 option 1 to check immunization status and make an appointment. Publicly funded program for those uninsured and underinsured to receive immunizations at no charge. Most insurances also accepted. Click here to view the Required & Recommended School Immunizations.
ParentsWeb - RenWeb School Management Software
Want to get more involved in your child’s academic progress and future success – all via the Internet! See your child’s grades, attendance, homework and conduct, as well as other useful school information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary. All you need is an Internet-capable computer or cell phone. For more information on how to access RenWeb, click here: Parent Login Instructions.
Look Here For Up-To-Date School Information
www.whycolumbuschristian.com/parents-portal-current-families
Be sure to look at the 'PARENTS' tab on the school website for:- Parents Portal
- Parent Resources
- Newsletter
- School Information
- Health Services
- Handbooks
- Clubs & Organizations
- Chapel Podcasts
LOST & FOUND
Ortman Family Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday, September 7 / 4-7PM
Please consider supporting one of our Crusader families in prayer and by attending this upcoming fundraiser.
Join us for a medical fundraiser event for Benji Ortman. There will be a fish fry and fellowship at the Alert Methodist Church.
If you aren't able to attend, but would like to send a donation, make checks payable to Alert Methodist Church & mail to 6066 S 1200 E, Westport, IN 47283.
Sponsored by: Alert Methodist Church, Bear Creek Baptist Church and Waynesburg Christian Church
Alert Methodist Church
Saturday, Sep 7, 2019, 04:00 PM
12611 S. 1050 W. Westport, IN
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbuschristianschool/
Twitter: @ccscrusader