Cougar Connection

CALHOUN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
COUGAR CONNECTION

March 6, 2020
 

MISSION STATEMENT

Calhoun Christian School provides academic excellence while upholding God’s truth and challenging children to serve.

VISION STATEMENT

Calhoun Christian School will be the benchmark of excellence in Christ-centered education.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YARD SALE TOMORROW
Tomorrow we are offering a multi-family yard sale at CCS. Come one, come all! Over 20 families will be participating. Please come and support these families. Many families are participating to earn money for their end of year school trip.

FREE PROM DRESS EVENT
Charitable Union and Lakeview Square are co-sponsoring this event for all area schools. It’s a great way for young women in our community to celebrate their proms without breaking the bank. All they need is their student ID to participate. The event will be at Lakeview Square on March 13th. Thank you. If you have any questions, please Charitable Union. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

ANNUAL AUCTION
This is our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER and it is NEXT SATURDAY, March 14th. Please be sure to RSVP by March 11th. You can also invite family and friends. Make plans now to attend! We have a FUN evening planned!

SPRING BOOK FAIR
Please see the below information regarding the Spring Book Fair.
Theme: Welcome to the Jungle!
Elephants, Tigers, and Books, OH MY!
When: March 23-28
Monday- Thursday 2:30-3pm
Friday-Saturday 5-6pm & Follies Intermission
Location: Chapel Room

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Interested in learning more about our Kindergarten and Preschool programs? Join us for Kindergarten and Preschool roundup March 12 6:30-8pm.

BOX TOP FOR EDUCATION
We are collecting “box tops” from now until April 30th. The class that collects the most box tops
will receive an ice cream party! You can now download the Box Top app to electronically turn in
your box tops. Find it on your app store.

BINGO FOR BOOKS
Join us April 17th, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the CCS cafeteria for a new spin on a book swap. This
is for ages preschool through fourth grade. Admission is one gently used book per person…. But
will gladly take more. More books means more bingo winners per round.

2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Already? Yep! See the attached PDF for the 2020-2021 School calendar. Keep in mind, date and
details are subject to change.

SOPHOMORE FUTURE TRACK
Parents of sophomores- be on the lookout for more information for this exciting opportunity
which will be held March 25th.

CCS FOLLIES 2020
The acts are coming together and cannot wait to show that “CCS Has Talent”. Please invite your
friends and family to one of the highlights of the year. You won’t regret it! Follies is a two
night event. March 27 and 28 at 6 pm. The entrance fee is $20 per family. Adults are $7 each.
Students, Sr citizens and Alumni are all ONLY $5 each. This entrance fee covers both Friday
and Saturday. There will also be concessions available. If you would like All proceeds will go
towards the missions fund. If you would like to contribute to concessions [baked goods, water or
2 liters of pop], please contact Mrs. Tangi Olds at tangi.olds@calhounchristian.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Please make your appointment for the upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, April 29 from 1
pm-6:15 pm at 1 800-RED CROSS [1 800-733-2767]. BOUNUS: To thank you for coming to
give blood, you will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email! *Terms and conditions apply. See
AMAZON.COM/GC -LEGAL*

SAVE THE DATES:
Spring Book Fair- March 23-28
Follies -March 27 and 28
Awards Night- May 11
Mission Trip Testimonies- May 13 @ 109 am
American Red Cross Blood Drive- April 29
Graduation- May 23

CALENDAR
Mar 7 Middle School Yard Sale
Mar 10-12 HS Terra Nova Testing
Mar 13 Early Dismissal 11:30 am
Mar 14 AUCTION
Mar 20 End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 23 Board Meeting in Parent Room @ 6:30 pm
Mar 27-28 Follies 6pm
April 3 Early Dismissal 11:30 am
April 6-12 SPRING BREAK
April 13 School resumes

SPORTS CALENDAR
Mar 6 Varsity Girls Basketball District 117 Finals @ St Phil against Athens 7pm
Mar 7 Varsity Boys Basketball AWAY @ BC Academy Tournament against BC
          Academy 8:45 pm
Mar 9 Varsity Boys Basketball DISTRICTS vs. St. Philip Catholic (@ St. Phil] 7 pm
Mar 11 Varsity Boys Basketball DISTRICTS 2nd Round 7 pm at St Phil [if necessary]
Mar 13 Varsity Boys Basketball DISTRICTS 7 pm at St Phil [if necessary]
Mar 20 Varsity Baseball AWAY @ Lawrence 4:30 pm
Mar 24 Varsity Girls Soccer AWAY @ Lansing Christian 6:30 pm
Mar 25 Varsity Baseball HOME vs Portland St Patrick 4:30 pm
Mar 26 Varsity Girls Soccer HOME vs Zion Christian 5:30 pm
Mar 28 Varsity Baseball AWAY @ Pennfield 10 am
Mar 30 Spring Sport Pictures 3:30 pm
Mar 31 Varsity Girls Soccer AWAY @ Heritage Christian 4:30 pm
Apr 2 Varsity Girls Soccer HOME vs Kalamazoo Cougars 5:30 pm