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CCA Weekly Update Thursday, May 1, 2008 |
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A NOTE FROM OUR TECHNOLOGY SENTINEL
This is the first in a series of infrequent articles and items of interest to our parents by CCA parent, Ken Davis (President, Mainstreet Technologies, and our weekly Robotics Class teacher). The purpose is to inform and alert parents regarding those areas of electronics, software, and internet access that are of both interest and of concern. For example . . .
Have you seen the ads for the latest game craze, Grand Theft Auto 4?
Many of our parents would be surprised at this and other “M” rated game series’ level of violence, sex, and authority bashing actions that are so casually placed into the hands of impressionable youngsters. By many accounts, such games have caused severe and irreparable damage to the moral and spiritual development of our kids. One or two guiding questions for these games could be 1) Have you seen or played the game? 2) Does your child own (or borrow) a game but hasn’t asked you to play it with them? 3) Is there a game in the house that is used often but talked about seldom? The answers here could indicate a cause for concern!
SAFETY IN TODAY’S ELECTRONIC AGE: LOOK FOR MORE TIPS IN FUTURE UPDATES SPANISH CLASS FIELD TRIP TO DON PABLO’S RESTAURANT
A few notes to participating parents: 1. Food Allergies?? A full menu was given to parents. Therefore, the parent should have provided the school or Ms. Hinds with the pertinent information. 2. Volunteer Hours: If attending and you want volunteer hours credit, please remember to pick up the Volunteer Voucher from the office and have Ms. Hinds initial it for the number of hours before turning it in to the office after the trip. We are expecting a great time!
CA TALENT SHOW—IMPORTANT CHANGES ! ! !
Since the Talent Show takes place the night after our third and final Cactus Willie’s Night (Thursday, May 22 nd), the CCA Talent Show will not include a family meal. Also, the CCA Talent Show will begin promptly at 7 pm , on Friday, May 23 rd. Tickets will go on sale next Monday, May 5 th, and can be obtained from the school office. Admission is $2.00 per person
SPRING TESTING “PREVIEW for PARENTS” PACKET
For maximum pupil performance on Spring Assessments, we are again providing the “Preview for Parents workbooks at no charge to families. These booklets allow you and your child to work together to complete one or two activities each day leading up to testing (week of May 12th). They are specially designed to provide the most relevant practice tasks for the Stanford series tests without actually “teaching the test”.
FOR BEST RESULTS, PRACTICE WITH YOUR CHILD DAILY!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Next week, the first full week of May, is national Teacher Appreciation Week. Just so you will know, the persons described here as “teachers” include classroom teachers, special area teachers, and classroom assistants. While it does not technically include non-instructional personnel, feel free to recognize other staff in a special way if you so choose. The PTF and administration will provide gifts to the teaching staff in recognition of their fine effort put forth this year.
ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING !!
Parents, here again are the dates that were revised following the Spring Break. IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES
- 4 TH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT DATE
- PROGRESS REPORT CONFERENCE DAY FRIDAY (Please see “Aftercare” note above!)
- END-OF-QUARTER DATE FOR 4 TH QUARTER
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Monday, May 19 th
Friday, May 23 rd
No date published) |
Monday, May 5 th
Friday, May 9 th
Friday, May 30 th |
IMPORTANT DATES THAT DID NOT CHANGE
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Monday, May 5 th – Friday, May 9 th
SCHOOL WIDE SPRING TESTING Monday, May 12 th – Friday, May 23 rd
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK: Monday, May 19 th – Friday, May 23 rd
LAST DAY TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 4 TH QUARTER: Tuesday, May 27 th
PARENTS, ABOUT NEXT FRIDAY, PLEEEEASE DON’T FORGET . . .
EXTENDED CARE AND HALF DAY SERVICES
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO AND REQUESTS FOR SERVICE DURING CCA HALF DAYS, THE EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE CHILDREN BEYOND OUR DAILY CLIENTELE.
IF YOU ARE NOT A DAILY, 5-DAYS PER WEEK AFTERCARE CLIENT, YOU MUST MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS AND PICK UP YOUR CHILD AT THE 12:30 DISMISSAL TIME ON OUR NEXT HALF-DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 9 TH.
As always, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. |
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CCA Weekly Update Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
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CCA SUNDAY
THANK YOU, Parents and students! We are truly indebted to our children
…and their most supportive parents for showcasing CCA at last Sunday’s 8 am service here at Colonial Baptist Church. The response was phenomenal as praise poured forth from the mouths of those in attendance. Let’s keep the “spirit and truth” of CCA moving forward as we continue to do God’s work with your children.
CCA WEBSITE
Have you visited the school website (www.colonialca.org) lately? Is our website useful to you? How could it better serve your needs? Please send us your thoughts on this topic.
IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD
FRIDAY, April 25 TH ……..………MOVIE NIGHT— RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY , MAY 16 TH
FRIDAY, April 25 TH 9:00 - 10:00 AM…..Arthur’s Uniforms UNIFORM MEASURMENT DAY AT CCA
Thursday, May 1 st ………………..….NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (Corporate Prayer in CCA Chapel 7 PM)
Monday, May 5 th—Friday, May 9 th ………………………………………..……………TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday, May 5 th ………….…….………Spanish Classes’ Cinco de Mayo Field Trip to Don Pablo’s Restaurant
Monday, May 5 th ………….…………………………………………..………….PROGRESS REPORTS ISSUED at end of day
Wednesday, May 7 th 5:00 pm………….SIT (School Improvement Team) Handbook Revision Committee
Friday, May 9 th …………….…………….. 12:30 Dismissal : Progress Report Conferences by Appointment *
PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW CONCERNING ½ DAY CHILD CARE!
* Why are conferences “by appointment”?
We require appointments so that . . .
- Teachers can prepare for and not guess about which parents plan to actually come
- Parents can eliminate guesswork about exactly when they will start and/or finish
- Parents can engage in meaningful dialogue about their child without feeling pressured to hurry up the conversation
WE EXIST TO SERVE GOD THROUGH SERVING YOU!
EXTENDED CARE AND HALF DAY SERVICES
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO AND REQUESTS FOR SERVICE DURING CCA HALF DAYS, THE EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE CHILDREN BEYOND OUR DAILY CLIENTELE. |
Our program currently is staffed for and serves approximately 42 daily children PLUS an unpredictable number of “Drop-ins”. State law and health code mandates require us to maintain a certain pupil-to-caretaker ratio. Whenever a staffer leaves the area to answer the door, take a child to the lavatory, get food from the kitchen, etc., that ratio is affected and we are not fully “covered”. An increased number of staff was the answer, with the expense covered by the “drop-in” payments. However, there have been too many parents who arrived late but have not paid AND parents who do not sign up but whose child shows up, throwing off our mandated ratio. Thus, we regret we cannot accept additional, non-daily children for half-day aftercare.
IF YOU ARE NOT A DAILY, 5-DAYS PER WEEK AFTERCARE CLIENT, YOU MUST MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS AND PICK UP YOUR CHILD AT THE 12:30 DISMISSAL TIME ON OUR NEXT HALF-DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 9 TH.
As always, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
VACATION STATION ORDERS (Corrected Date)
By popular demand, we have brought back the Vacation Station Summer Workbooks. As advertised, the workbooks sharpen skills and help prevent boredom with just a page or two each day and are designed to challenge with activities linked to the grade your child will attend in September. We need your order returned to us by Friday April 25 th . The cost is $20.00 and includes the tax noted on the flier’s cost of “$19 + tax
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES
- 4 TH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT DATE
- PROGRESS REPORT CONFERENCE DAY FRIDAY (Please see “Aftercare” note above!)
- END-OF-QUARTER DATE FOR 4 TH QUARTER
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Monday, May 19 th
Friday, May 23 rd
(No date published)
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Monday, May 5 th
Friday, May 9 th
Friday, May 30 th
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IMPORTANT DATES THAT DID NOT CHANGE
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Monday, May 5 th – Friday, May 9 th
SCHOOL WIDE SPRING TESTING Monday, May 12 th – Friday, May 23 rd
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK: Monday, May 19 th – Friday, May 23 rd
LAST DAY TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 4 TH QUARTER: Tuesday, May 27 th
Please look for your FACTS, Inc., renewal forms COMING SOON!
| BIBLE TRIVIA How many beatitudes did Jesus list in His sermon on the mount? |
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CCA Weekly Update Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
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CCA SUNDAY
This Sunday, April 20 th is “CCA Sunday” here at Colonial Baptist Church . It is a special, annual celebration day when our school is showcased for the benefit of the church from which CCA was “birthed.” At the 8 am service, our children will sing and lead in certain parts of the worship service. The 11:00 am service will feature the first showing of our own CCA DVD, featuring the more prominent aspects of our school’s educational program. Please come and support CCA!
ACATION STATION ORDERS
By popular demand, we have brought back the Vacation Station Summer Workbooks. As advertised, the workbooks sharpen skills and help prevent boredom with just a page or two each day and are designed to challenge with activities linked to the grade your child will attend in September. We need your order returned to us by Friday April 24 th. The cost is $20.00 and includes the tax noted on the flier’s cost of “$19 + tax”
IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD
Friday, April 18 th ……………………………………………..REPORT CARDS ISSUED at end of regular day
Friday, April 18 th 6—9 pm…………………………………………..….5 th Grade Social Activity/Dinner Dance
SUNDAY, April 20 TH 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM ……………………….……………CCA SUNDAY—COME JOIN US!
Wednesday, April 23 rd … 5:00 pm …………………School Improvement Team/Handbook Review Committee
FRIDAY, April 25 TH ……..………MOVIE NIGHT— RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY , MAY 16 TH
Miscellaneous Notes :
CHOIR: Today is the choir’s last rehearsal of this school year. The Choir will perform this Sunday, April 20 th, at the 8:00 am “CCA Sunday” service at Colonial Baptist Church .
TALENT SHOW: Tomorrow, Friday, April 18 th, is the last day for entries to the CCA Talent Show. Please submit your entry slip with the $4.00 entry fee to be part of the CCA Talent Show, May 23rd.
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES
- 3 rd QUARTER REPORT CARDS
- 3 rd QUARTER AWARDS ASSEMBLY
- 4 TH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT DATE
- PROGRESS REPORT CONFERENCE DAY FRIDAY (Please see “Aftercare” note below!)
- END-OF-QUARTER DATE FOR 4 TH QUARTER
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Friday, April May 2 nd
Tuesday, May 6 th
Monday, May 19 th
Friday, May 23 rd
(No date published) |
Friday, April 18 th
Tuesday, April 22 nd
Monday, May 5 th
Friday, May 9 th
Friday, May 30 th |
IMPORTANT DATES THAT DID NOT CHANGE
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Monday, May 5 th – Friday, May 9 th
SCHOOL WIDE SPRING TESTING Monday, May 12 th – Friday, May 23 rd
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK: Monday, May 19 th – Friday, May 23 rd
LAST DAY TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 4 TH QUARTER: Tuesday, May 27 th
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EXTENDED CARE AND HALF DAY SERVICES
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO AND REQUESTS FOR SERVICE DURING CCA HALF DAYS, THE EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE CHILDREN BEYOND OUR DAILY CLIENTELE. |
Our program currently is staffed for and serves approximately 42 daily children PLUS an unpredictable number of “Drop-ins”. State law and health code mandates require us to maintain a certain pupil-to-caretaker ratio. Whenever a staffer leaves the area to answer the door, take a child to the lavatory, get food from the kitchen, etc., that ratio is affected and we are not fully “covered”. An increased number of staff was the answer, with the expense covered by the “drop-in” payments. However, there have been too many parents who arrived late but have not paid AND parents who do not sign up but whose child shows up, throwing off our mandated ratio. Thus, we regret we cannot accept additional, non-daily children for half-day aftercare.
IF YOU ARE NOT A DAILY, 5-DAYS PER WEEK AFTERCARE CLIENT, YOU MUST MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS AND PICK UP YOUR CHILD AT THE 12:30 DISMISSAL TIME ON OUR NEXT HALF-DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 9 TH.
As always, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
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CCA Weekly Update Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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PORTRAITS ARE “ON THE WAY” !
On Tuesday, April 15 th, the photographers from “Portraits On The Way” studios will be here for our “Dress Up” day portraits. This is a great opportunity to let our kids “dress their best!” Please note:ONLY CHILDREN BUYING PORTRAITS ARE PERMITTED TO DRESS OUT OF UNIFORM THAT DAY! VACATION STATION ORDERS
By popular demand, we have brought back the Vacation Station Summer Workbooks. As advertised, the workbooks sharpen skills and help prevent boredom with just a page or two each day and are designed to challenge with activities linked to the grade your child will attend in September. We need your order returned to us by Friday April 24 th. The cost is $20.00 and includes the tax noted on the flier’s cost of “$19 + tax”
JUMP FOR THE HEART FUNDRAISER
Here are the top fundraisers for the American Heart Association’s event, “Jump For The Heart”.
The GIRLS leader is Charlese Sarbeng with $200
The BOYS leader is Erick Harris with $170, and the classes raised the following amounts:
Kindergarten: $350.00
First Grade: $308.00
Second Grade: $303.00
Third Grade: $277.00
Fourth Grade: $528.00
Fifth Grade: $ 215.00
Total raised: $1990.00
IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD
TOMORROW, Friday, April 11 th. ……………..…………………END OF 3 RD QUARTER: 12:30 DISMISSAL
Tuesday, April 15 th ………...............……………………………..………………………Dress up Portraits Day
Wednesday, April 16 th 2:00 ………………......…..…. MAKE SMOKING DISAPPEAR with Illusionist Wayne Alan
Friday, April 18 th ……………………………………………..REPORT CARDS ISSUED at end of regular day
SUNDAY, April 20 TH 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM ……………………….……………CCA SUNDAY—COME JOIN US!
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CCA Weekly Update Thursday, April 4, 2008 |
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PORTRAITS ARE “ON THE WAY” !
On Tuesday, April 15 th, the photographers from “Portraits On The Way” studios will be here for our “Dress Up” day portraits. This is a great opportunity to let our kids “dress their best!” All photos will be back in time for Easter! (Prices TBA) Please note:ONLY CHILDREN PURCHASING PORTRAITS ARE PERMITTED TO DRESS OUT OF UNIFORM THAT DAY! TRANSPORTATION SERVICE REPLACEMENT
GOOD NEWS! Another child transportation company, the A& T Transportation Service has begun providing service to some of the children who were being serviced by the now departed Executive Express Company. A & T is eager to serve the needs of CCA parents. Please contact them for more information at 443-850-3978 (“Tracey”) or 443-449-0664 (“Aaron”)
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY: MAKE SMOKING DISAPPEAR
Next WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 TH, CCA will host Illusionist Wayne Alan.
Wayne is contracted by Baltimore County Public Schools and performs a
slight-of-hand show designed to warn young children and teens about the dangers of smoking. The show is scheduled for 2:00 pm , but throughout the day, we will have several very large anti-smoking displays in the building (“Lou Wheeze” and the giant “Carcinogenic Cigarette”). Wayne ’s performance is scripted only toward this theme and has been viewed, reviewed, and approved by the county school authorities. One thing I will do is be certain that if Wayne has to use the term “magic” in any way, there will be a definitive distinction between that concept and simple, explainable, slight-of-hand. Please feel free to join us!
Parents, below is a copy of the information distributed the week prior to Spring Break that denotes very important calendar changes. Please keep this chart handy!
This year’s academic planning was based substantially on last year’s school calendar and did not recognize the significant differences of the arrival dates of Easter and Spring Break. Therefore, the following changes need to be made.
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES
- END-OF-QUARTER DATE FOR 3 RD QTR
- 3 rd QUARTER REPORT CARDS
- 3 rd QUARTER AWARDS ASSEMBLY
- 4 TH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT DATE
- PROGRESS REPORT CONFERENCE DAY FRIDAY
END-OF-QUARTER DATE FOR 4 TH QUARTER
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Friday, April 18 th
Friday, April May 2 nd
Tuesday, May 6 th
Monday, May 19 th
Friday, May 23 rd
(No date published) |
Friday, April 11 th
Friday, April 18 th
Tuesday, April 22 nd
Monday, May 5 th
Friday, May 9 th
Friday, May 30 th |
IMPORTANT DATES THAT WON’T CHANGE
3 RD QTR VOLUNTEER HOURS REPORT DEADLINE: Monday, March 31 st
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Monday, May 5 th – Friday, May 9 th
SCHOOL WIDE SPRING TESTING Monday, May 12 th – Friday, May 23 rd
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK: Monday, May 19 th – Friday, May 23 rd
LAST DAY TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 4 TH QUARTER: Tuesday, May 27 th
ANY PTF EVENT DATES UNLESS CHANGED BY PTF EXECUTIVE BOARD
ANY END-OF-YEAR (i.e., LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL) ACTIVITIES
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (June 6 th)
Additional Calendar Notes:
NO ROBOTICS CLASS NEXT WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday, April 9 th Mr. Davis, the teacher for the Robotics Class, will be out of town that day.
TOMORROW, FRIDAY April 4 TH, I WILL SEND ANOTHER SPECIAL PARENT UPDATE WITH SOME IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS. STAY TUNED!
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