Cougar Connection

CALHOUN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

COUGAR CONNECTION

January 27, 2023

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.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

In the event of emergency situations, a Tornado Watch or Warning, severe weather or snow days, school-closing information will be announced on local radio (WBCK) and television stations (WOOD-TV8, WWMT 3 and WOTV 41) as early in the morning as is possible.

To receive text alerts, go to WWMT.com/weather/closings, scroll down and “sign up to text/email alerts when your school or organization closes by clicking here.”

LUNCH ORDERS

March lunches are open and ready for ordering. Please order before February 19. Be sure to select 2023 for the year and scroll all the way down to ensure proper ordering.

LEGO CLUB 2023

Kindergarten - third graders are welcome to come to Lego Free Build Club from 3-4 pm on the following dates: February 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16. No sign up needed! It will be in Room 122 (first grade). Dismissal will be out the front doors at 4 pm. If you have questions, ask Mrs. Rome

100th DAY

Elementary Students ( grades K-4) will be celebrating 100 next Friday, February 3. We are asking students to bring in a poster or display with 100 items. Students may dress like they are 100. We will have some special activities planned that day. We need to borrow board games that require math to play. If you could loan us games, please send in by Thursday and please make sure your family name is on it. Thanks for helping us with a fun day for our students.-- Elementary Teachers

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

We are looking for families to help us represent the many wonderful cultures in our school!

If you are interested in helping us with this community event, please contact us!

Ginger.Eckhart@calhounchristian.org and Diane.Rome@calhounchristian.org

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Dinner on a game night can be tricky! We got you covered! Come visit the tenth graders for a spaghetti dinner featuring Bob’s Homemade Spaghetti Sauce on March 2 from 3 pm-6 pm. All proceeds will go to help raise funds for the high school mission trip. Drive through or dine in for a DONATION. See attached flyer for more details.

YARD SALE

ONE DAY ONLY! CCS will be hosting a yard sale inside the school on March 4, 2023 9:00 am-2:00 pm. See the attached PDF for details.

BASKETBALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We need YOU! Please sign up to work concessions, scoreboard, scorebook, tickets etc! Is your student playing a game and you don’t want to miss it? That’s fine! Watch your student play then volunteer before or after their game. Sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-sports1

SPIRIT WEAR STORE NOW OPEN

Need some winter spirit wear? We got you covered! Follow the link below to order. The store closes on January 29. https://ccswinterapparel23.itemorder.com/

SUBS

We are looking to add to our SUBSTITUTE TEACHER pool. If you would be interested in subbing in a teacher or a paraprofessional capacity, please send a cover letter and resume to jeralyn.belote@calhounchristian.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Lunch Program: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-20222023

Popcorn and Pickle Fridays: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-popcorn2

Sports: Basketball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-sports1

HOCO 2023

Tickets will be on sale in the office for $35 starting Monday, January 23 for the HOCO Banquet on Friday February 11.

Theme: “A Night In The City”

Verse: You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

Dress Up Days:

Monday, February 6th -- Lazy Day
Tuesday, February 7th -- Out on the Farm Day
Wednesday, February 8th -- Dress as Your Favorite Celebrity Day
Thursday, February 9th -- Decades Day
Friday, February 10th -- Spirit Day (orange and blue)

Join us for Homecoming games Friday, February 10. Varsity girls play at 6 pm and Varsity boys play at 7:30 pm. Homecoming Court will make their appearance around 9 pm. Join us for the crowning of the 2023 HOCO King and Queen

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Registration for GOTR Spring 2023 is NOW open for GIRLS 3rd-5th grades

Online registration at https://www.gotrofcalhoun.org/

GOTR Spring 2023 start March 6 – May 20

Teams meet Tuesdays and Thursday 3 – 4:45 pm

We are looking for coaches for all teams

Scholarship available with $140 fee which includes:

Practice shirt
Water bottle
Tennis shoes
Weekly snack at practice

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

February 25, 6:30-8:00 pm. “Light Up The Night” sign up will be open on MONDAY in the main office! The cost is $30. The ticket covers entry to the event, dessert, DJ and dancing, glow wear, nail art and selfie station. Craft Photography will be onsite for those interested in purchasing photos.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

02/10: Homecoming

02/16: NO SHOOL- Teacher PD

02/17: NO SCHOOL-Winter Break

02/20: NO SCHOOL-President’s Day

02/25: Daddy Daughter Dance 6:30 pm

02/27: Board Meeting 6:30 pm

03/08: Middle School Meeting 6:30pm

03/08: Mid Quarter Parent/Teacher Conference

03/17: End of 3rd quarter

03/17: Teacher Comp Day Half Day 11:30 am dismissal

03/18: Annual Auction Fundraiser