Columbus Christian School News
January 18, 2019
A Note From Mrs. Donnell
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching may we be reminded that God can use us for a greater purpose:
“Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.” Martin Luther King Jr.
I Corinthians reminds us of our connection through the Body of Christ.
For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. I Cor. 12: 12, 26, 27 NKJV
As we work together as the Body of Christ, through CCS, we need to make our words positive and purposeful for the good of the group. One member’s words or actions may send shockwaves throughout the body – the whole body – not just within their circle of friends, class or building. Realize the strength we have together and the destruction caused when we pull apart. We are the body of Christ, serving together, connected to spread the gospel and grow the kingdom of heaven.
May God use each of us to build his kingdom and strengthen one another for a purpose greater than ourselves.
Blessings
Mrs. Donnell
Notifications
* Families who would like to add grandparents, students, ect… (other than the guardian themselves as we have already added them) can text the word START to 22383.
Elementary Chapel
Topic: Your Tongue
Scripture:
Did you know that there are 10,000 taste buds on your tongue?
With our tongue we curse God's creation.
To control your tongue:
- STOP Close your mouth before you say ANYTHING to protect your tongue.
- THINK Think about what we're going to say.
- SPEAK or remain silent. Speak something good and positive into someone's life or choose to remain silent.
Psalm 100
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Middle School & High School Chapel
Topic: Your Tongue
Scripture: Colossians 2:20-Colossians 3:5
Sometimes we get stuck in situations that are uncomfortable.
When you want to stop doing a sin, what do you do?
KINDNESS Fearlessly
This month our CCS MS/HS will be learning what it looks like to practice KINDNESS fearlessly. Please join us in encouraging your student(s) when they demonstrate this "focus-fruit" at home!
We are excited to see how the Holy Spirit will transform the hearts and minds of these young fruit-bearers!
PTF has a private Facebook page
Join the private PTF page to stay up to date on behind-the-scenes happenings at CCS.
Who's Ready For Summer Sports?
Athletic Schedule
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Note:
Please double check your time zone that is selected in your profile.
- Go to your calendar and hover your mouse over your name
- When the drop down box appears, click on “Manage Profile”
- Check the time zone box and make sure it is set on Eastern and not Central
Athletic Parents - sign up for concessions and admissions
Concession Volunteers – An important function that helps fulfill the athletic programs financial need is the selling of concessions at all home athletic events. Parents will be asked to volunteer to work the concession booth for home athletic events on specifically assigned dates. Again, after rosters are set, a list will be published for parents to assist in this endeavor. All efforts will be made so that no parent works during his/her student’s game.
Parent Participation Requirement: Parents should sign up for to help 4 times per basketball season and 2 times during soccer and volleyball for set up, clean up, concession and/or admissions and 1 Track or Stadium date. For any parent that does not sign up they will be assigned times to work that are not during your students games. If you need to switch there will be a master list with contact information and you can switch with someone. If hours are not fulfilled by participating students there will be an additional $200.00 fee. Each event served is equivalent to $40.00. The binder is located in the office.
Rally's Hot Dogs
You are invited... DATE CHANGE due to weather.
Join us in celebrating the faithful service of Jon Markland, who recently retired as Business Manager for East Columbus Christian Church and Columbus Christian School. We are thankful for the people the Lord has brought into His service!
How's the transition going?
Reduce your school tuition for 2019-20
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 by Tuesday mornings or order SCRIP 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!
Click here to learn more about the program.
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CCS Before School Care (K-12th grade)
CCS Before School Care (K-12th grade)
Before-School Care hours are 7:00 am - 7:30 am Monday-Friday. Mr. Brian Buterbaugh is volunteering his time as part of his ministry to the youth of CCS. Free-will donations may be paid to Mrs. Tammy Harvey in the main office.
Immunizations
Theresa Forkert RN
Bartholomew County Health Department
2675 Foxpointe Drive Suite B
Columbus, IN 47203
812-379-1555, Ext 1 (office)
Background Check Must Be On File
Important Dates
MLK Day - School is in session
Monday, January 21
Mortgage Burning Celebration - All Invited
Sunday, January 27 / 6PM
Retirement Party for Jon Markland, Business Manager - All Invited
Sunday, January 27 / 3-5:30PM
All-School Skate Party
Thursday, January 31 / 6-8PM
CCS Early Enrollment for 2019-20 Opens
February 1
Valentine's Day Sale
February 7-13
Mid Term Ends
Friday, February 8
2 HR Delay for Staff Development
Tuesday, February 12
PTF Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, February 21 / 3:30PM
CCS Board Meeting
Thursday, February 21 / 6:30PM
Trail Life
Hilltop Junior Winter Retreat
February 22-23
$15 if registered by 1/15
$20 if registered after 1/15
Download registration form below or register online at: http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/junior-retreat-february-22-23/
For more information: 812-988-4991
Hilltop Jr. High Retreat
January 25-26
Hilltop Christian Camp
$15 if registered by 1/18
$20 if registered after 1/18
Download registration form below or register online at:
http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/jr-high-retreat-january-25-26/
For more information: 812-988-4991
Hilltop Sr. High Retreat
Sr. High Retreat: Grades 9-12
February 1-2
Hilltop Christian Camp
$15 if registered by 1/25
$20 if registered after 1/25
Download registration form below or register online at:
http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/sr-high-retreat/
For more information: 812-988-4991
FFY Volleyball & Basketball League Spring 2019
K-8 Volleyball League
January 22 - March 7 (Tuesday & Thursday evenings)See download for more information
K-2 Basketball League
January 21 - March 6 (Monday & Wednesday evenings)See download for more information
The Amazing Chemistry Show
Sunday, February 17 / 2:00-5:00pm
If you are between the ages of 1-101, you will enjoy The Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Experience. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you.
2:00-4:00pm Family Experience - Explore over 150 science experiences with your family featuring: rockets, magnets, electricity, slime and more!
4:00-5:00pm The Amazing Chemistry Show - Be amazed and entertained by explosions, foam, liquid nitrogen and glow in the dark fun that will captivate adults and kids alike while Josh Denhart shares the love God has for them.
For more information, contact First Christian Church at 812-379-4491 or view the information on their website at: https://fccoc.org/ministries/childrens
Check out the Parent Resources available on the CCS website
Free Resource
Better Together
Columbus Railroad Project
CCS Verse of the Week
"For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ." Hebrews 3:14
#ccsverseoftheweek
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