Columbus Christian School News
November 20, 2020

eLearning Photo Opp


5th Graders went on a Trip!

3rd Grade

The Book Fair ends on Sunday! Don't forget to visit the link below...

Our Book Fair begins MONDAY (Nov. 9) and ends Sunday, Nov. 22.

New Gear, New Looks! Our new gear is available to order until November 25, 2020
Christmas Store Changes

The makings for 42 Thanksgiving baskets - thanks to our very generous CCS family!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and being the Hands and Feet of Jesus!
Mark 10:45 says “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”



Hey Crusaders! Masks are on sale for $10 in the Office!

This link will take you to the FACTS SIS Help Login site.
Order Breakfast & Lunch Here
Meal prices:
Breakfast $2
Lunch $3
Snacks: $0.50 or $1 (available at limited times)
Questions/Comments: Please contact Tammy Carlson at tcarlson@columbus-christian.org or call/text 1-812-322-4679.


IMPORTANT DATES:
NOVEMBER
9-22 - Scholastic Book Fair
20 - The First Thanksgiving
23 - PRESS ON Monday
26 - No School Thanksgiving Break
27 - No School Thanksgiving Break
30 - Students Back in Classrooms
30 - PRESS ON Monday
DECEMBER
7 - PRESS ON Monday
12 - Affordable Christmas
14 - PRESS ON Monday
17 - Christmas Programs
21 - PRESS ON Monday
21 - Christmas Pajama Day
22 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
22 - End of 2nd 9 weeks
23-Jan.3 - Christmas Break
JANURARY
4 - Class Resumes
4 - PRESS ON Monday
4 - Report Cards Sent Home


What's at the core of Christian education?
How well do you see? Most of us own a pair of glasses - glasses to help us see better, glasses to protect our eyes from the sun, reading glasses, glasses to "look" cool... When you put on those glasses, you see through a different lens. Your ability to see is fundamentally changed.
Christian education helps students learn to view the world through GOSPEL GLASSES. Every day, our teachers and students intentionally look at history, science, math, relationships, athletics, the arts and life through the lens of the gospel.
So what's at the core of Christian education? Listen to two of our Bible teachers explain what it really means to put on gospel glasses. What glasses do you have on today?

Safety Guidelines

Help Needed!


Black Friday Deals
Don't shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday until you shop our fundraiser! You'll get the GIFTS YOU NEED at the PRICES YOU WANT, and your friends and family will receive quality PRODUCTS THEY'LL LOVE. Plus every purchase you make using the following link helps our group! Thank you!
CRUSADERS ATHLETICS
For information on CCS Athletics, check out the school website at www.whycolumbuschristian.com/athletics
EVENTLINK
If you encounter any issues, contact Matt Bond, Assistant Athletic Director at mbond@columbus-christian.org.

TEACHER'S FAVORITES LIST
Crusader Families,
God has blessed us with INCREDIBLE Teachers and Staff! The PTF has done some extensive research to learn a little more about these amazing people... (actually, we just had them fill out a questionnaire)!
Please use this list as a resource throughout the year to surprise and encourage them (Birthdays, Christmas, or anytime you want to show them you love and appreciate them)! This is an easy way to show our teachers and staff how much we value who they are and all they do for our children. Thank you! - PTF Leadership Team
To access the 2020-2021 Teacher Favorites List:
1. Login in to googleclassroom.com
2. In the upper right corner, click on the “+” sign
3. Choose add classroom from drop down menu
4. Enter the code: 2kiskpm
5. Once you’ve joined the PTF classroom, all teacher favorites can be found under class
work, separated by grade
Please send all questions to Lori Hunnicutt (hunnicutt.lori@gmail.com)


2021-22 Heritage Fund Scholarship
This link will take you to the FACTS Family Portal.
October Menu
Back to School Forms, After Care, COVID-19 Return to School Plan, Yearly Calendar, Supply List, Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures, & FAQ

RIGHTNOW MEDIA
CCS is a RightNow media partner and that benefit extends to you! Check with the office for gift subscription information and begin enjoying access to Christian materials, teaching videos and books available in this online Biblical library. You can use these with your kids, for your personal growth and even as part of a family devotion or small group.
If you have not signed up for RightNow Media yet, click the link below to create an account for free! You'll get instant access to these studies and over 20,000 other Christian video resources for your whole family.
HELPING YOUR TEENS RETAIN THEIR FAITH (Part 1 of 2)
Researchers David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock share valuable insights about the faith of the emerging generation of young people, identifying many of the challenges facing teens and 20-somethings in the digital age. Our guests offer parents guidance for strengthening their teens’ faith and helping them sustain that faith in today’s culture. Read More

2020-2021 School Theme: PRESS ON

Columbus Christian School Contact Info.
How to stay connected:
Website: www.whycolumbuschristian.com/parents-portal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/columbuschristianschool/
Twitter: @ccscrusader
Instagram: columbuschristianschool
YouTube: Columbus Christian School
eNewsletter: Emailed to you every Friday and also on the website under the PARENTS tab.

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 download the form, fill it out and return it to the office. Thank you!
SCRIP - Reduce your school tuition for 2021-22
If you do any of the following:
- purchase gas, food, clothing
- eat out
- shop Amazon.com
- purchase gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.
- go on Vacations
- work on your car and purchase parts
- purchase materials or tools for big home improvement projects
It's really simple. All you do is purchase gift cards (called SCRIP cards) through CCS. Order through the office or online...anytime! Call Tammy Harvey, Financial Secretary at (812) 372-3780 to get the enrollment code for ordering online. Start saving on next years tuition today!
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.
