Thursday Update: January 31, 2019

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Jan 31, 2019

Thursday Update

The Thursday Update, emailed weekly, contains links to detailed information about the different schools and programs CCS offers. The links allow parents to quickly scan for the information most important for their family while preserving the opportunity to stay informed about happenings across the community.

All School

New Info:

Admissions Application for New Students due Today

Current families with children not currently at CCS should apply for the 2019-2020 school year by January 31, 2019. The application is available online at www.ccsk12.com/admissions. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Admissions, Meg Word, at mword@ccsk12.com.

Re-Enrollment Opens Tomorrow

Current families will receive an email tomorrow, February 1, to re-enroll their students. The cost of re-enrollment is $185 per child (max of $370 per family). If you applied for financial aid on or before December 31 and your application has a Good or Fair status, you will receive your award decision tomorrow, February 1, via email. If you have not re-enrolled by February 15, your space may be given away to a new student.

If an account is more than 30 days behind on February 1, your re-enrollment will be blocked until your account is current. Contact Catherine Byars in the Business Office with questions at parentaccounts@ccsk12.com.

Financial Aid Award Decisions Tomorrow

Notifications of financial aid award decisions for 2019-2020 will be emailed out tomorrow, Friday, February 1. Please be patient during this process. The TADS system sends an email for each individual student with their specific award amount or decision. If you have students in both the Upper and Lower Schools, it’s possible that there will be a delay between receiving emails for each student. When all notifications have been sent, Catherine Byars will send an email to all families letting them know. If you have not received your email by then, please be sure to first check your Junk or Spam folders. The email will come from support@tads.com and will go to the email entered when the application was submitted. Keep in mind that emails will not go out to those whose applications have a Poor or In Audit status.

Summer Camp Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Secure your spots for CCS Summer Camp beginning tomorrow! Go to www.ccsk12.com/summer to see the 60+ summer camps for students Pre-K through 12th grade. We will be offering a new Day Camp for Middle School students and have extended camp dates to run from May 28 through August 9. Register before April 15 and receive an early bird discount of $30 off one Specialty Camp (use code earlybird) and $20 off each week of Day Camp (discount automatically applied).

2018 Tax Report

Each family can run their own Household Tuition Paid Tax Report for the 2018 calendar year. This report includes all payments made on your TADS account for 2018 and can be used for tax purposes. The report will summarize each category paid (tuition, extended care, tutoring, etc.). Because the calender year spans two school years (2017-2018 and 2018-2019), and therefore two billing accounts, the report will show the summarized amounts for each account. Add the two amounts together in each category to get your annual amount. To run this report, log into your TADS billing account, click on the Billing tab at the top, then on the link in the upper left-hand corner that says Household Tuition Paid Tax report. When prompted, enter 2018, submit. A PDF report can be generated and can be printed or saved.

Reminders:

2019-2020 School Calendar

The 2019-2020 CCS Basic Calendar is available here. Please note two significant changes: Grandparents’ Day has been moved to coincide with the Holiday Market & Variety Show in December, and students will be off the entire week of Thanksgiving.

Sports Physicals

CCS will no longer be offering on-campus sports physicals. We are encouraging families to go to their pediatrician for a more comprehensive examination or to utilize the physicals offered by our partner, Erlanger Sports Medicine. See flyer here.

Spring physical dates offered by Erlanger:

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403
May 4, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger South Family Medicine: 60 Erlanger South Dr. Suite A, Ringgold, GA 30736
May 14, 2019, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403

*Grades 9-12 are free of charge. Grades 6-8 there is a $15 fee.

Spirit Shop Winter Hours

The Spirit Shop is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

Change in Extended Care Check-Out System

Extended Care moved to a new check-out system on Monday, January 7. The new system, Kinderlime, is similar to the system we used last year. Parents are able to receive emails showing the check-in and check-out status of students. Parents should have received an email from Kinderlime with a new pin number.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause, but we trust the switch to Kinderlime will resolve the frustration with the current system. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Please contact Carie Roncin with any questions or concerns at croncin@ccsk12.com.

Parent Volunteer Days at CCS

For your convenience, several Parent Volunteer Days have been scheduled to allow you to meet the requirements for volunteering. The Parent Volunteer Day Schedule is available below for you to view. If you would like to volunteer for one of the listed volunteer days, please RSVP with the number of people coming to chargervolunteer@ccsk12.com. If you do not RSVP or if you arrive late, we cannot guarantee that we will have work for you to do.

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: February 23, 2019 and April 20, 2019
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 PM: May 20, 2019

When you arrive on your work day, please fill out a Charger Volunteer Form to be signed by the supervisor of the work day. He/she will turn in all of the forms to the front office so that all hours can be recorded. You must have a completed Charger Volunteer Form to receive credit for your hours. Mike Holwerda will direct the tasks on these work days.

Employment Opportunities

Football Coach HS Assistant: We currently have an opening for an Football Coach HS Assistant. If interested, please click here: Football Coach HS Assistant

Extended Care Worker: We currently have an opening for an Extended Care Worker. If interested, please click here: Extended Care Worker

Volleyball Coach Lower School: We currently have an opening for a Lower School Volleyball Coach. If interested, please click here: Volleyball Coach Lower School

Boys Soccer Coach Lower School: We currently have an opening for a Lower School Boys Soccer Coach. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach Lower School

Track Coach HS Assistant (Vertical/Horizontal Jumps): We currently have an opening for a Track Coach HS Assistant (Vertical/Horizontal Jumps). If interested, please click here: Track Coach HS Assistant (Vertical/Horizontal Jumps).

Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head: We currently have an opening for a Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head.

Boys Soccer Coach MS JV: We currently have an opening for a Boys Soccer Coach MS JV. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach MS J V.

Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls): We currently have an opening for a Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls). If interested, please click here: Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls)

Moms in Prayer – Day/Time Offering

At Moms in Prayer, we believe that a praying mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children. Join us on the front lines as we fight for our children, teachers and campus.

There are two MIP meeting options for CCS Moms this year:

Mondays, 8:20-9:30 AM - Middle School Conference Room
Fridays, 12:00-1:00 PM - Middle School Conference Room

If you’d like more information about Moms in Prayer, visit momsinprayer.org, or contact Patti Walker at cpwalker@comcast.net or Stacie Siira at staciesiira@hotmail.com. For more information on the Friday group, contact Nicole May at nicolermay@gmail.com.

Visitors Check In

All visitors must check in at the appropriate front office.

Tutor Needed?

If you anticipate that your child will need a tutor this year, please contact Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com.

Reminders from Athletic Training

If your child will be participating in athletics, a physical is required. This should be uploaded to Magnus. If you cannot locate the spot in the requirement library for physicals, be sure you have answered the conditional question about participating in athletics with a "YES."

If your child sees a physician for any reason, a note must be given to the athletic training staff so we know limitations and/or allowed participation. Thank you!

Use of Section 529 Plans to Pay Tuition

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 contains a provision that allows use of Section 529 savings to pay for private K-12 education up to $10,000 per year, per child starting in 2018. Establishing and funding a Section 529 plan can provide significant tax benefits. See your investment advisor and accountant for more information.

Save the Box Tops!

You can help CCS earn money by collecting Box Tops from soup labels, cereal boxes, and other prepackaged food. There is a collection receptacle in the LS Lobby. Just collect your labels in a plastic bag and drop them at the collection locations. Thank you!

Athletics

New Info:

Lower School Spring Sport Sign-ups

Please use the links below to sign up for Spring Teams (Track, Soccer and Volleyball). All sign-ups must be completed by Thursday, February 14. Practice days and times will be announced as they are scheduled. Please contact Lisa Gray at lgray@ccsk12.com with any questions.

3rd - 5th Grade Boys & Girls Track Registration Form
3rd - 5th Grade Boys Soccer Registration Form
3rd - 5th Grade Girls Volleyball Registration Form

Reminders:

Middle School Spring Tryouts

Middle school tryouts for Baseball, Boys Soccer and Volleyball will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 3:30 - 5:30. Students must have an updated physical in Magnus before trying out. Both days of tryouts are mandatory.

Sports Physicals

Spring physical dates offered by Erlanger:

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403
May 4, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger South Family Medicine: 60 Erlanger South Dr. Suite A, Ringgold, GA 30736
May 14, 2019, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403

*Grades 9-12 are free of charge. Grades 6-8 there is a $15 fee.

Spirit Shop Winter Hours

The Spirit Shop is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

Physicals

TSSAA mandates that in order to be valid for the upcoming school year, physicals for students in grades 6-12 must be dated on or after April 15. Physicals will not be accepted if they have been performed before this date. Lower school students do not need physicals to play school sponsored sports.

Athletic Training: Physicals

We will not be accepting any hard copies/emails of physicals. All forms will need to be completed on Magnus, and we ask that parents upload the physicals under the requirement “2018-2019 Pre-Participation Physical” for your child to participate in sports for the 2018-2019 school year.

Athletic Training Update

Please return equipment your child may have been issued if it is not longer being used - crutches, boots, splints, etc. Also, if you have any such equipment collecting dust, we would be happy to take the donation.

Business Office

New Info:

Financial Aid Award Decisions Tomorrow

2018 Tax Report

Reminders:

Past Due Accounts and Re-Enrollment

If an account is more than 30 days behind on February 1, you will be unable to re-enroll and will risk losing your child’s space for the 2019-2020 school year. Contact Catherine Byars in the Business Office with any questions at parentaccounts@ccsk12.com.

TADS Tips

For helpful information regarding your TADS school account, please click here.

Ancillary Fees 2018-2019

For information on Ancillary Fees that are charged in addition to tuition (Lunch Program, Drink Fee, Athletics, Curricular, End-of-Year trips, tutoring, etc.), please click here.

Use of Section 529 Plans to Pay Tuition

Employment Opportunities

Football Coach HS Assistant: We currently have an opening for an Football Coach HS Assistant. If interested, please click here: Football Coach HS Assistant

Extended Care Worker: We currently have an opening for an Extended Care Worker. If interested, please click here: Extended Care Worker.

Volleyball Coach Lower School: We currently have an opening for a Lower School Volleyball Coach. If interested, please click here: Volleyball Coach Lower School.

Boys Soccer Coach Lower School: We currently have an opening for a Lower School Boys Soccer Coach. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach Lower School.

Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head: We currently have an opening for a Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach HS JV Head.

Boys Soccer Coach MS JV: We currently have an opening for a Boys Soccer Coach MS JV. If interested, please click here: Boys Soccer Coach MS J V.

Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls): We currently have an opening for a Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls). If interested, please click here: Soccer Coach HS Head (Boys and Girls).

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding your TADS account or need-based tuition assistance, please contact Catherine Byars, Director of Parent Accounts, in the Business Office at parentaccounts@ccsk12.com.

Charger Volunteer Program (No New)

Reminders:

Parent Volunteer Days at CCS

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: February 23, 2019 and April 20, 2019
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 PM: May 20, 2019

PTO Volunteers Needed for 2018-2019

Upper School PTO is looking for 10-12 volunteers to lead and co-lead several events throughout the school year for 2018-2019. Some jobs can be fulfilled from home; others require 6 to 10 hours with planning and hands-on time on campus. We only meet 4-6 times per year as a whole committee. We’ll help you learn the ropes and navigate the process for each event that supports and encourages our CCS teachers and staff. If you are interested in serving on the PTO Committee in leadership, please contact Sheri at sfrominger@gmail.com or Christine at rpgchatt@comcast.net.

Additional Charger Volunteer Program Information

The Charger Volunteer Program requires each family to complete 4 hours of volunteer service at CCS during the school year. Only 4 hours per family will be recorded; therefore it is not necessary to submit additional forms after you have met the requirement. If the 4 hours are not completed by the end of the school year, a $200 fee will be assessed. Examples include, but are not limited to:

PTO service
classroom service
athletic service, including gate and concession
school board and committee service
theatre and fine arts service
chaperoning a trip
service at any special programs or events

Questions about the Charger Volunteer Program? Email chargervolunteer@ccsk12.com.

College Guidance

New Info:

Free ACT Bootcamp Live Available this Saturday and Next Wednesday on Naviance

To access the free two 90-minute ACT prep sessions through your Naviance account, register here. (Skip the promo code). Topics include:

Top tips for English, Reading, Math and Science.
Methods for note-taking and strategies to answer questions.
A review of the grammar and pronoun rules needed for test day.

ACT Prep Classes at CCS Next Week

Math and English/Reading prep classes will be taught after school at CCS next week. Please email the instructors to register.

Mrs. Kathaleen Hughes (khughes@ccsk12.com) - English and Reading Prep - Wednesday, February 6, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Mr. Cal Sneller (csneller@ccsk12.com) - Math Prep - Thursday, February 7, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

ACT Independent Online Test Prep

Where & When? Determined by student
Cost? None
Register? Email khoneycutt@ccsk12.com

Details: An internationally used, acclaimed online test prep program (course value is $300) has become available to CCS students for free. Access codes are available from Mrs. Honeycutt and will open the portal until next October. The program has hundreds of hours of test prep, instructional videos and test taking tips. Here's the link for more information, but don’t pay to register. It’s the Combo Pro package.

Small Group ACT Prep Available After School in the Learning Commons

Independent or small group ACT online test prep (described above) will be be available in the Learning Commons from 3:45 - 5:00 PM three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) for those registered for the course. Contact Mrs. Honeycutt at khoneycutt@ccsk12.com for access to the online course.

ACT Prep - Private Tutoring

Private tutoring ACT Prep is available after school for $35 - $40 with Ms. Michelle Goette. Contact Mrs. Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com to schedule dates and times.

SAT Prep Option

Khan Academy offers several free full-length practice SAT tests and other prep resources here.

Reminders:

College Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

Scholarships for Eligible Seniors

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholars Scholarship: This scholarship is open to eligible graduating seniors in 19 counties within four states; in addition, the student must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.7 and be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Financial need is considered. Visit Chattanooga Foundation's website at www.cfgc.org.
SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes: Here is where you find the details. Open to high school seniors. No GPA requirement.
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship: Open to high school seniors. Essay required and photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need. Award amount: $1,000. Learn more here. To learn more and apply, students will need to create an account with FastWeb, a reputable and popular scholarship website.
Better Business Bureau of Southeast TN - 2019 Student of Integrity Scholarship: A direct link to the application materials is not yet available, so email khoneycutt@ccsk12.com to request details and a pdf copy of the application.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The 2019-2020 FAFSA is now available here. Seniors and their parents will want to complete the FAFSA some time during the next few months. 2017 tax information will be used to complete the FAFSA. Deadlines for FAFSA completion vary from one institution to another, so the best way to avoid missing deadlines is to file the FAFSA by December 1.

“Ten Common Mistakes Made on the FAFSA” - This is a helpful e-slideshow, especially for those who have never completed a FAFSA.
Seniors who live in Tennessee and plan to attend a Tennessee 2- or 4-year college next year, private or public, and who have a 3.0 or a 21 will be required to complete the FAFSA to be eligible to receive HOPE or Tennessee Promise funds.

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible to receive $3,500, a student must:

Have a 21 or higher on the ACT OR have a 3.0 GPA by the date of graduation.
Be a Tennessee resident.
Graduate from high school or receive a passing score on the HiTest (formerly titled GED). (CCS is responsible for verifying CCS senior GPAs and graduation date with TSAC, the state organization responsible for disbursing HOPE funds).
Attend a four-year Tennessee private or public university.
File/submit the FAFSA application.
Make sure to select the TN HOPE eligible institution the student plans to attend as the first choice on the FAFSA. If there are changes to the first choice institution, the student must update the first college listed on the FAFSA. Any change of institution on the FAFSA must be made by July 15.

Georgia HOPE Eligibility

For those students who are Georgia residents and plan to attend a Georgia college or university (public or private), be on the lookout in the next few weeks for an email from Mrs. Vos that will include detailed instructions about how to apply for HOPE scholarship funds.

Looking for College Scholarships?

Looking for essentially free money to pay for college? Scholarships come from a variety of sources and don't have to be repaid. If you would like to receive email updates about specific scholarship opportunities, please contact Mrs. Joan Vos, Director of College and Career Counseling at collegeguidance@ccsk12.com to join the email list.

College Planning

College Financial Aid Advice for Seniors

Seniors should check admission application account or student college account at least once a week. Upon accessing the college student account, seniors should also check financial aid information weekly. College admission and financial aid offices will post messages regarding missing documents. Seniors have found that messages are sent that “all is complete” for admission, only to learn later that the Financial Aid office is awaiting documents such as FAFSA or the CSS Profile. Remember that Admission and Financial Aid/Scholarship offices are two separate entities. Check your account frequently to avoid missing financial aid/scholarship opportunities.

Christian College Fair in Chattanooga on February 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

On Tuesday, February 19, the National Association of Christian Colleges will host a Christian College Fair at Silverdale Baptist Academy. To get a barcode online and save time registering at the fair, sign up here.

Transcript Request Procedures for Covenant College DE Courses

Go here to order a transcript. Read the instructions at the top of the page and then scroll down the page until you find the following instructions and choose the link: “Alumni or anyone without an active Banner account" – Follow this link to Covenant’s website with Parchment.

College Visit Opportunities

College Preview Days

All colleges offer fall preview days (frequently dates offered are Saturdays). Preview days are perfect opportunities to visit and become more familiar with what the college offers.

College Visits

Students who are interested in visiting a college and who are uncertain about how to set up the visit (and other steps that a visit might entail) should email Mrs. Honeycutt at khoneycutt@ccsk12.com and set up a time to meet.
The College Visit policy allows students to miss up to three (3) school days (all together for junior and senior years) for visits. Students who miss school days to visit a college must complete a College Visit Form and return it to the High School Office prior to the visit. The form requires signatures of approval from a parent, college counselor, and teachers.
Students who miss school for a college visit must return from the visit with all missing work in hand, prepared to make up tests and/or quizzes.

ACT AND SAT

ACT/SAT

Scroll to the bottom of the this page to find all SAT and ACT test dates and registration deadlines on the College Planning Calendar.
Go to http://www.act.org/ or https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/ for ACT and SAT registration.
CCS is not a National Testing Center. When registering, students will need to choose a testing site convenient to their location and situation. For example, students who live in Hixson may want to test at Hixson High School or choose UTC (which accommodates the largest number of test-takers).

ACT With or Without Writing?

For those of you who would like a thorough answer to the question as to whether students should take the ACT with or without writing, click here.

ACT and SAT Prep Courses

River City Workshops offers both PSAT/SAT and ACT Prep Courses: www.rivercityworkshops.com.
36 University ACT Crash Course: www.36university.com/chattanooga or 423-505- 8558
Jim Fleming Tutoring: http://tutoring.jim314.com
Academic Solutions: http://www.academicsolutions123.com/2017-act-clinics.html.
UTC Center for Professional Education offers both ACT and SAT Online and Campus Test Preparation Courses. Contact CPE@utc.edu or 423-425-4344 for more information.

College Planning Calendar

February
5	ACT Math Review with Mr. Sneller, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
6	ACT English Review with Mrs. Hughes, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
9	ACT National Test Date
19	Christian College Fair at Silverdale Baptist; 6:30 - 8:30 PM
March
5	Coast to Coast College Fair at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
8	Registration Deadline for April ACT
9	SAT National Test Date
21	College Mini-Fair at CCS during Engage for 10th & 11th graders
April
13	ACT National Test Date
19	ACT Math Review with Mr. Sneller, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
May
3	Registration Deadline for June ACT
4	SAT National Test Date
7	AP Spanish Language Exam (AM), AP Physics Exam (PM)
8	AP English Literature Exam (AM), AP French Language Exam (PM)
10	AP US History Exam (AM), AP Computer Science Principles Exam (PM), AP Studio Art Portfolios Submission Deadline (PM)
14	AP Calculus Exam (AM)
15	AP English Language Exam (AM)
16	AP Statistics Exam (PM)
June
1	SAT National Test Date
8	ACT National Test Date
July
13	ACT National Test Date

Extended Care & Summer Camps

New Info:

Summer Camp Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Secure your spots for CCS Summer Camp beginning tomorrow! Go to www.ccsk12.com/summer to see the 60+ summer camps for students Pre-K through 12th grade. We will be offering a new Day Camp for Middle School students and have extended camp dates to run from May 28 through August 9. Register before April 15 and receive an early bird discount of $30 off one Specialty Camp (use code earlybird) and $20 off each week of Day Camp (discount automatically applied).

Reminders:

Change in Extended Care Check-Out System

Middle School Extended Care Dismissal

Please note that Extended Care personnel are no longer able to accept text messages for dismissals. We require a verbal confirmation from parents. Please contact Carie Roncin at croncin@ccsk12.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Wednesday Morning Before Care

Students can be dropped off at 7:30 AM for free Before Care on Wednesday Mornings. STUDENTS MUST BE SIGNED IN BY PARENTS FOR THIS SERVICE; THIS IS A STATE MANDATED LAW FOR CHILDCARE. Please walk students to the Lunchroom if you arrive between 7:30 and 7:50. This will remain the sign-in location for PreK-1st grade until 8:30 AM. 2nd-5th grade students can be signed in at the Playground or Salter Gym from 7:50 to 8:30.

As a reminder:

6th-8th grade will be dropped off in the Middle School carpool lane, and they are to report to the Varsity Gym to check in between the hours of 7:30 and 9:08 AM.
9th-12th grade may be dropped off in the High School carpool lane, and they are to report to the HS/Plastic Gym between the hours of 7:30 and 8:45 AM.

NO electronic devices allowed in Morning Care.

Extended Care CCS will be offering Extended Care for the 2018-2019 School Year

All students will need to complete the registration for the new school year, even if they attended Extended Care last year. There is a $20 registration fee. If you did not indicate on Magnus that you will need Extended Care this year, please contact Carie Roncin at croncin@ccsk12.com to make sure you are in the system.

Extended Care is available on all full school days from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. Once your child is registered, he or she may attend any day, for any amount of time. You do not need to reserve or contact us regarding your usage.

CCS Extended Care is licensed and compliant with the State of Tennessee Guidelines for Childcare. As a result, all Lower School children will be required to register BEFORE they can attend Extended Care.

Please direct ALL transportation changes to your child’s teacher or through Kellie Tanner in the Lower School Office before 2:00 PM if possible.

Cost:

Lower School: $6.00 for 3:00-4:15 PM plus $6.00 for 4:16-6:00 PM; max charge of $12/day.
Upper School Cost (Grades 6-8): $5.00 for 3:45-4:45 PM plus $5.00 for 4:46-6:00 PM for a maximum charge of $10/day.
A $10 late charge will be assessed at 6:01, as well as $1 per every minute after 6:01 PM. Parents are billed through TADS by the 10th of each month for the previous month’s charges.

Fine Arts (No New)

Reminders:

2019-2020 Fine Arts Auditions

This year we will be hosting individual auditions for our advanced fine arts classes including: Advanced Theatre, Advanced Ensemble, Jazz Band, Choral Ensemble and Honors/AP Art. Auditions will take place the week of April 8-13. Sign up forms can be found at https://www.ccsk12.com/fine-arts/. For questions, contact Mr. LaRose at slarose@ccsk12.com.

High School

New Info:

Admissions Application for New Students due Today

Re-Enrollment Opens Tomorrow

Summer Camp Registration Opens Tomorrow

Secure your spots for CCS Summer Camp beginning tomorrow! Go to www.ccsk12.com/summer to see the 60+ summer camps for students Pre-K through 12th grade. We will be offering a new Day Camp for Middle School students and have extended camp dates to run from May 28 through August 9. Register before April 15 and receive an early bird discount of $30 off one Specialty Camp (use code earlybird) and $20 off each week of Day Camp (discount automatically applied).

ACT Prep Classes at CCS Next Week

Math and English/Reading prep classes will be taught after school at CCS next week. Please email the instructors to register.

Mrs. Kathaleen Hughes (khughes@ccsk12.com) - English and Reading Prep - Wednesday, February 6, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Mr. Cal Sneller (csneller@ccsk12.com) - Math Prep - Thursday, February 7, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

ACT Independent Online Test Prep

Where & When? Determined by student
Cost? None
Register? Email khoneycutt@ccsk12.com

Small Group ACT Prep Available After School in the Learning Commons

ACT Prep - Private Tutoring

Private tutoring ACT Prep is available after school for $35 - $40 with Ms. Michelle Goette. Contact Mrs. Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com to schedule dates and times.

Reminders:

2019-2020 School Calendar

Winter Break & Interim Reminder

Winter Break is scheduled for February 15-18. Interim Week is scheduled from February 19-22. Please remember that Interim participation is mandatory for all students. We are asking all parents to not submit planned absence requests during Interim Week.

2019-2020 Fine Arts Auditions

Buff Puff: (HS guys play volleyball)

Date: Saturday, February 9
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Varsity Gym
Admission: Free

Students will receive information next week regarding sign ups to join teams, but you are invited to join us for an evening of guys' volleyball! For questions, contact Ms. Mason at bmason@ccsk12.com.

Sports Physicals

Spring physical dates offered by Erlanger:

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403
May 4, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger South Family Medicine: 60 Erlanger South Dr. Suite A, Ringgold, GA 30736
May 14, 2019, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403

*Grades 9-12 are free of charge. Grades 6-8 there is a $15 fee.

Spirit Shop Winter Hours

The Spirit Shop is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

Planned Absence Clarification

This is a reminder that any elective absence (family trip, chapel talk, DMV visit, etc) must be accompanied with a planned absence form. Planned absence forms are available from the HS Front Office and must be filled out even if the student is missing a portion of the day. Students are allowed up to 5 planned absences a year. Planned absences that do not come with a planned absence form will be counted as unexcused. Absences that are “non-elective” such as doctor’s appointments, family emergencies, and illness do not require a planned absence form.

Parent Cell Phone Use on Campus

Last year, parents were given information about new laws prohibiting the use of cell phones in school zones. Mr. Mansell has asked that we communicate with everyone as we are continuing to see parents on cell phones during our morning drop-off and dismissals. Please know that this can be dangerous, and we ask that you please stay off of your phones while driving on and off of campus. This is a safety issue, and we need your help! Thank you.

Parent Volunteer Days at CCS

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: February 23, 2019 and April 20, 2019
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 PM: May 20, 2019

Moms in Prayer – Day/Time Offering

At Moms in Prayer, we believe that a praying mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children. Join us on the front lines as we fight for our children, teachers and campus.

There are two MIP meeting options for CCS Moms this year:

Mondays, 8:20-9:30 AM - Middle School Conference Room
Fridays, 12:00-1:00 PM - Middle School Conference Room

High School Extended Care

Students are required to move to the Commons starting at 3:45 PM if they have not been picked up by a parent or guardian. Supervision will be provided until 6:00 PM. There is no charge for this service.

Tutor Needed?

If you anticipate that your child will need a tutor this year, please contact Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com.

College Info

Check out the College Guidance Update for some new and important information about colleges/universities visiting CCS, college fair opportunities, and more!

PTO Volunteers Needed for 2018-2019

Upper School PTO is looking for 10-12 volunteers to lead and co-lead several events throughout the school year for 2018-2019. Some jobs can be fulfilled from home; others require 6 to 10 hours with planning and hands-on time on campus. We only meet 4-6 times per year as a whole committee. We’ll help you learn the ropes and navigate the process for each event that supports and encourages our CCS teachers and staff. If you are interested in serving on the PTO Committee in leadership contact Sheri at sfrominger@gmail.com or Christine at rpgchatt@comcast.net.

Reminders from Athletic Training

If your child will be participating in athletics, a physical is required. This should be uploaded to Magnus. If you cannot locate the spot in the requirement library for physicals, be sure you have answered the conditional question about participating in athletics with a "YES."
If your child sees a physician for any reason, a note must be given to the athletic training staff so we know limitations and/or allowed participation. Thank you!

Lower School

New Info:

Admissions Application for New Students due Today

Lower School Winter Sport Recognition Tonight

All Lower School athletes involved in winter sports will be recognized tonight during the Middle School girls basketball game. The game begins at 6:30. Please contact your coach for more details.

Re-Enrollment Opens Tomorrow

Summer Camp Registration Opens Tomorrow

Secure your spots for CCS Summer Camp beginning tomorrow! Go to www.ccsk12.com/summer to see the 60+ summer camps for students Pre-K through 12th grade. We will be offering a new Day Camp for Middle School students and have extended camp dates to run from May 28 through August 9. Register before April 15 and receive an early bird discount of $30 off one Specialty Camp (use code earlybird) and $20 off each week of Day Camp (discount automatically applied).

Lower School Spring Sport Sign-ups

3rd - 5th Grade Boys & Girls Track Registration Form
3rd - 5th Grade Boys Soccer Registration Form
3rd - 5th Grade Girls Volleyball Registration Form

Uniform Sales to Begin on the Dennis Website May 31

The first opportunity to purchase uniforms for next year’s Lower School students will be via the Dennis website beginning May 31. Starting in April, we will have a kiosk on campus with samples of the styles in each size. Using the kiosk samples, it will be possible for families to try on uniforms at their convenience to be ready to begin ordering at the initiation of the website sales launch. We will also have an on-campus sale June 10-12 for parents who would prefer to try on the items at the time of purchase.

PTO Meeting Tuesday, February 5

The next Lower School PTO meeting will be this Tuesday, February 5 at 3:45 PM in Mrs. Sims room. Aftercare and childcare for younger children is available at no charge for those parents attending the meeting. Please email Carie Roncin at croncin@ccsk12.com if you need childcare.

Lower School Clubs Begin on Tuesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 14

Please note the grades and ages designated for each club. If you signed up your student for a club that is not for the designated grade level, please contact scaines@ccsk12.com to change club selections.

Celebrating Black History Month

We will be celebrating Black History Month in the Library throughout the month of February. We will focus on biographies of famous African Americans and study African American authors and illustrators. We will also read (age appropriate) stories about slavery and the Civil Rights Movement. As always, we'd love for parents to ask their children what they're learning in the Library.

2018 Tax Report

Reminders:

Second Semester Clubs

We have some exciting new clubs planned for second semester! Clubs will begin on Tuesday and Thursday, February 12 and 14, and will end on Tuesday and Thursday, May 7 and 9. Each semester’s after school clubs are a 12-week term. There are no additional fees for club participation. Click here to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48A4A62CA6FD0-spring

2019-2020 School Calendar

Change in Extended Care Check-Out System

Electronic Watches, Phones, and other Personal Devices

Students are not allowed to wear watches or have any electronic device with them that has the capability to text, call, or receive messages. These are a distraction. Kellie Tanner will pass any messages on to your student if needed.

Spirit Shop Winter Hours

The Spirit Shop is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at 423-664-4002 and leave a message.

Parent Volunteer Days at CCS

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: February 23, 2019 and April 20, 2019
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 PM: May 20, 2019

Moms in Prayer – Day/Time Offering

At Moms in Prayer, we believe that a praying mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children. Join us on the front lines as we fight for our children, teachers and campus.

There are two MIP meeting options for CCS Moms this year:

Mondays, 8:20-9:30 AM - Middle School Conference Room
Fridays, 12:00-1:00 PM - Middle School Conference Room

Tutor Needed?

If you anticipate that your child will need a tutor this year, please contact Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com.

Important Dates

January 31 - LS Winter Sport Recognition
February 5 - PTO Meeting 3:45 PM
February 14 - Valentine Parties
February 14 - Spring Sport Sign-Ups End
February 15-18 - Winter Break (no classes)
February 22 - Creative Discovery Museum visits Kindergarten
March 5 - PTO Meeting 3:45 PM
March 22 - 5th Grade Wax Museum 8:30 AM
March 25-29 - Spring Break (no classes)
April 2 - PTO Meeting 3:45 PM
April 4 - Lifetouch Class Pictures
April 8-12 - PTO Teacher Appreciation Week
April 19 - Good Friday (no classes)
April 22 - Travel Day (no classes)
April 30 - 5th Grade Atlanta Chaperone Meeting 3:30 PM
May 3 - Lower School Field Day
May 6 - 5th Grade Atlanta Chaperone Meeting 3:30 PM
May 7 - PTO Meeting 3:45 PM
May 8 - 5th Grade Piano Recital
May 15-17 - 5th grade Atlanta Trip
May 17 - 4th Grade Recorder Concert
May 23 - Last day of school ½ day - 11:30 AM dismissal (no extended care)
May 23 - 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony

Lunch Program (No New)

Reminders:

Boonli Hot Lunch System

We partner with a hot lunch online ordering system called Boonli. Please see below for account set-up and ordering instructions. **PLEASE be sure to read over Program Information once you have registered so that you know ordering deadlines, cancellation policy, student illness, refund/credit policy, etc. A few main highlights are listed below.

Even if you do not plan to order hot lunch yet, please set up an account as this will be the method for ordering and paying for all-school meal events in the future.

CCS Hot Lunch Account Set-Up

Go to https://www.boonli.com
Click on “login” at top right corner
Select option: “Create an Account” > “First time users click here to create your account”
Enter SCHOOL PASSWORD: CCS407 and then click on the “I am not a robot” box
Enter account information (use information of the person responsible for the selecting/paying of the lunch). *Be sure to select all appropriate boxes regarding who you are ordering lunches for (yourself and/or others).
Once ACCOUNT setup is complete, you will see the following message: “Your user account has been created.” Click “ok” and you will now be ready to create user profiles for each person you wish to order lunch for (including yourself or other visiting family members).
For each PROFILE you enter, make sure you select the appropriate “location”:
- Lower School (LS) Student: select grade and teacher
- Upper School (US) Student: select appropriate grade
- Parent/Visitor of Student: select your child’s grade and teacher for LS student, and select your child’s grade for US student. If you have multiple students you will visit, just select one. (LS has food delivered first, if you want food early)
- All staff/faculty: select the STAFF option with location you prefer to pick up your lunch. If you have any questions about this, please contact Charla Huston to help select your preferred location.

Important Items to Remember

ORDER DEADLINE: Deadline to place order is noon the day before desired lunch day (e.g.: Friday lunch—order before noon on Thursday)
- Make sure you go to your cart, after you have made lunch selection, and CONFIRM your order, or it will not go through.
- Make sure that you place orders for EACH child under their appropriate profile. (When you go to place an order on the menu, you will see circles w/ initials of each profile you set up; click on desired circle to switch back and forth between profiles.)
- REPEAT ORDER TIP: To order the same thing each week, highlight the star beside each food item you wish to repeat. If there is a week you want to skip, you can delete that specific week in your cart.
CANCELLATIONS: Deadline to cancel a lunch is noon the day before desired lunch day cancellation (e.g.: cancel Friday lunch—cancel before noon on Thursday)
- To cancel lunch: go to your Boonli account, view menu, select appropriate day and child (if multiple) and select lunch to cancel. Make sure to go to your cart and confirm the cancellation, or it will not go through.
CREDITS: You will receive a credit to your Boonli account, not a refund to your credit card. Boonli account credits DO rollover into the next school year if you do not use them up during the school year.
FIELD TRIPS, CLASS PARTIES, TEST DAYS, ETC.: You are responsible for cancelling lunches according to our cancellation policy. In an effort to honor our vendors’ time and financial resources, we cannot make exceptions.
UNEXPECTED ILLNESS: Please call 423-265-6411 ext. 205 and leave a message, or email us at lunch@ccsk12.com BEFORE 8:00 AM or the cancellation cannot be honored. Please leave your child’s name (as listed on profile) and grade, as well as your contact information. This is ONLY for unexpected illness, not appointments.
LUNCH DIRECTIVES: Please send all communication regarding giving lunch to another child, etc. to Lunch staff via email (lunch@ccsk12.com), or leave a message at 423-265-6411 ext. 205 and not through teachers, school staff, or other students.
FORGOTTEN LUNCH/EXTRA FOOD: There will be a limited amount of hot lunch that we order from a vendor each day, as well as food we try to keep in stock, such as mac & cheese, chips, muffins, cookies, etc. These can be purchased by cash or charged to your TADS account.
DO NOT CHARGE LIST: Every week, the lunch staff is given an updated DO NOT CHARGE list. This list comes from the Business Office and is updated each week. If your child is not allowed to charge because their name is on the list, please call the Business Office, not the Lunch staff, as we are not given any information. You may put your child on the DO NOT CHARGE list (to keep them from charging lunch items on your TADS account), but if they forget their lunch, we will not be able to help them unless we hear from you directly, and not the student. To put your child on the do not charge list, please email me directly at lunch@ccsk12.com, giving me your child’s name and grade. **WE DO NOT CARRY OVER THE LIST EACH YEAR, SO YOU WILL NEED TO LET ME KNOW EACH YEAR.

2018-2019 Account Set Up and Ordering

Boonli is now open and ready for you to set up your hot lunch account. Ordering will open up on Friday, August 10, 2018. There will be account setup instructions printed out and available (while supplies last) on Locker/Desk Day (Aug. 13). Hot lunch accounts may be set up for students, parents, and faculty.

Ancillary Fees 2018-2019

For information on Ancillary Fees that are charged in addition to tuition (Lunch Program, Drink Fee, Athletics, Curricular, End-of-Year trips, tutoring, etc.), please click here.

Lunch Room Contact Info

Email any time at lunch@ccsk12.com

Middle School

New Info:

Admissions Application for New Students due Today

Re-Enrollment Opens Tomorrow

Summer Camp Registration Opens Tomorrow

Secure your spots for CCS Summer Camp beginning tomorrow! Go to www.ccsk12.com/summer to see the 60+ summer camps for students Pre-K through 12th grade. We will be offering a new Day Camp for Middle School students and have extended camp dates to run from May 28 through August 9. Register before April 15 and receive an early bird discount of $30 off one Specialty Camp (use code earlybird) and $20 off each week of Day Camp (discount automatically applied).

Washington, DC Trip NEW Information

Please see the link included here for Washington, DC trip information scheduled for April 13-19. Mr. Huffaker is in the process of preparing students for this year’s trip. Students will be meeting with trip chaperones in early spring once groups have been selected. Please be in prayer for trip leaders and students as we move closer to our April 13 departure.

Food/Drink Concerns

Please know that we are asking students to be more careful in terms of not storing food or drinks in their lockers or on wooden shelves. Doing so has served to attract unwanted guests, both for the student storing the food and drinks, as well as for others in the area. We are no longer permitting students to bring drinks (other than water with a lid) from the lunch room. We are cleaning many spills from cans without lids and some of these items are being stored in lockers, which is leading to a problem. Please know that we will be discarding any lunch containers that remain overnight on the wooden shelves in an attempt to keep all food and drink items away from our guests. Thank you for reminding your child of the importance of keeping a clean locker/shelf.

Reminders:

2019-2020 School Calendar

Middle School Spring Sports Tryouts

Academic Review

The Academic Committee will meet for the next academic review of the semester on February 8. Students with failing grades or excessive 8th hour reports will be placed in appropriate levels of concern which can lead to Academic Probation. If your student is showing signs of academic need, please contact Laura Daugherty at ldaugherty@ccsk12.com (6th-7th grade) or Greg Davick at gdavick@ccsk12.com (8th grade) in the MS Guidance Office for information on tutoring and support.

8th Grade Washington DC Trip Fundraising Credits

Fundraising credits earned by 8th grade students for the Washington DC Trip fee have been applied to TADS accounts. If you have a question about your total credit or how it was applied to your account (in most cases, spread out over remaining invoices and applied to DC trip charges), please reach out to Catherine Byars, Director of Parent Accounts, at parentaccounts@ccsk12.com.

Carpool Update 2

Thank you for your patience during our recent carpool plan transition. We have hopefully alleviated congestion from Charger Drive during this process. It would be helpful for parents to remind your children of the importance of exiting the building and heading to the carpool line if you routinely pick them up in front of the building. This will allow us to move cars out of the lines in a more timely manner. We also wanted to remind everyone that you are able to park in the lot and have your child cross at either of the cross walk areas to find you in the lot. We typically have spots available at the Charger Drive end of the lot at the end of the day. Thank you again for your help!

Carpool Update 1

You noticed yesterday that Officer Mansell has updated our new carpool plan at the end of the school day. Parents will no longer be permitted to park along the curbside coming off of Charger Drive. This allows for fire and safety personnel to move freely should there be an emergency in the area. It is also intended to help prevent accidents with cars cutting in and out of lanes while waiting to enter campus. The new plan is as follows:

All parents picking up in the MS will need to enter the Charger Drive side of campus. Access to the lane heading toward Charger Drive from the HS campus will no longer be available after 3:10 PM each day as it will be coned off. Officer Mansell will be blocking this lane with cones.
Parents will either fill the two lanes available in the carpool line, or park in the lot toward Popeyes. Students will be escorted across the crosswalk to head to the parking lot to meet parents. Please be aware of students getting in cars in the second lane as you pull into the carpool area. Parents should not be on their phones or distracted in any manner. We will have a teacher helping get students to cars.
Please wait patiently while we load cars and move them out of these lanes. We will do so as quickly and efficiently as possible. Again, safety is our highest priority.

Please contact Officer Mansell at emansell@ccsk12.com if you have questions about this updated plan.

Sports Physicals

Spring physical dates offered by Erlanger:

April 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403
May 4, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erlanger South Family Medicine: 60 Erlanger South Dr. Suite A, Ringgold, GA 30736
May 14, 2019, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Erlanger Sport and Health Institute: 1100 E. Third St, Suite 102 Chattanooga TN 37403

*Grades 9-12 are free of charge. Grades 6-8 there is a $15 fee.

Change in Extended Care Check-Out System

Parent Volunteer Days at CCS

Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: February 23, 2019 and April 20, 2019
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 PM: May 20, 2019

Spirit Shop Winter Hours

The Spirit Shop is open on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

Attendance Policy Reminders

Please be reminded that students who accumulate more than 8 absences in any class are required to make-up attendance for that class. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case after working with the Guidance Department and Principal if long-term illnesses have been an issue. Students are not permitted to take more than 5 planned absences during the school year without academic penalty.

Moms in Prayer – Day/Time Offering

At Moms in Prayer, we believe that a praying mom can be the single greatest force for good in the lives of her children. Join us on the front lines as we fight for our children, teachers and campus.

There are two MIP meeting options for CCS Moms this year:

Mondays, 8:20-9:30 AM - Middle School Conference Room
Fridays, 12:00-1:00 PM - Middle School Conference Room

Tutor Needed?

If you anticipate that your child will need a tutor this year, please contact Ellie Smoak Austin at eaustin@ccsk12.com.

PE Uniforms

Students are required to wear the Strength & Conditioning uniform for their PE class. Contact Coach Laura Cottrell at lcottrell@ccsk12.com if you have questions.

PTO Volunteers Needed for 2018-2019

Upper School PTO is looking for 10-12 volunteers to lead and co-lead several events throughout the school year for 2018-2019. Some jobs can be fulfilled from home; others require 6 to 10 hours with planning and hands-on time on campus. We only meet 4-6 times per year as a whole committee. We’ll help you learn the ropes and navigate the process for each event that supports and encourages our CCS teachers and staff. If you are interested in serving on the PTO Committee in leadership contact Sheri at sfrominger@gmail.com or Christine at rpgchatt@comcast.net.

Reminders from Athletic Training

If your child will be participating in athletics, a physical is required. This should be uploaded to Magnus. If you cannot locate the spot in the requirement library for physicals, be sure you have answered the conditional question about participating in athletics with a "YES."
If your child sees a physician for any reason, a note must be given to the athletic training staff so we know limitations and/or allowed participation. Thank you!

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