News + Events

PICTURE DAY

School pictures will be taken on September 11 in the morning. Offsite students should make plans to stop by before school if at all possible and preschool students who aren’t at school on Thursdays can come early in the morning to get their pictures taken. There is a new process for ordering this year. Check out the attached for more information. 
NOTE: If you would like to prepay with check or cash, you may pick up a form in the office. The best pose will be chosen for you by the photographer. Otherwise, you will receive a link via email and text to order your picture package.  There are more options for purchase online. You will receive free shipping if you order this way and within seven days.  There will be a fee of $7 after the seven day window. The package will be delivered to your home, not the school.

HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN

October Lunch Orders due Sept 19: October's hot lunch orders are open and need to be placed by September 19. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order (yes, even free lunch needs to be placed). If you need to apply for a free/reduced lunch, complete this application through Lakeview (our lunch vendor). If you want to help serve lunch, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!

HARVEST PARTY SEPTEMBER 19*

Come for fun, food, and fellowship with other CCS families on Friday, September 19 at 6 pm. 
Location: 14510 South M 37 Highway, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Bring: lawn chairs and a dish to pass per family – suggestions are PK-3rd bring a main dish, 4th-8th bring a side, and 9th-12th bring dessert. 
Provided: plates, utensils, cups, and drinks
Fun things to do: bonfire, volleyball, kickball, 9 square, and much more!
*Rain Date = September 20

LOST AND FOUND

Please be sure to check all the lost and found areas for your student’s belongings. We will be donating everything at the end of each quarter

CRC/CHAPERONE AGREEMENT

If you have not filled out a CRC and Chaperone agreement, you may still do so.  This will allow you to volunteer at the school to fulfill your Family Service hours.  Simply, fill out the forms completely and bring your driver’s license to the office.  Hard copies of the form can also be picked up in the office.  A new form must be filled out each school year.  Call the office with any questions. 

ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP – Gull Meadows 

   
All students in Kindergarten through 4th grade will visit Gull Meadows Farm on Friday, September 19 – cost is $9.00 per person and drivers are needed but background check paperwork needs to be completed 2 weeks in advance. Please look for information from your child's teacher regarding drivers and times. Due to the large number of students, we will be having two different touring times: K and 1st are leaving at 10am and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will be leaving at 11am. All students will need a sack lunch – no hot lunch will be available to them on the field trip that day. Please do not send in the field trip fee until you receive the info sheet. Any questions? Ask Mrs. Rome at diane.rome@calhounchristian.org.

PIT CREW

The PIT Crew is the Parent Involvement Team of Calhoun Christian School. We plan special events for the school and spoil the amazing staff of CCS from time to time.  Interested in learning more about the PIT Crew? Join us for our kickoff meeting Monday, Sept. 8 at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma at 269-967-6777 or pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions.  See you there!

LEGO/ROBOTICS CLUBS

Lego Club began this week and will run weekly on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. Some days may be added closer to Robotics Events:
•    Grades 1-3 - Explore Group: Meet in the cafeteria at 2:40
•    Grades 4-6 - Challenge Group: Meet in Mr. Rome’s room at 2:55.
Students may bring a snack. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cropsey or Mr. Rome. Pickup will be out the front door at 4:00pm.

SPORTS INFO

If you would like to volunteer for sports in any capacity [score board, books, concessions, gate, film] please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org.

https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith
FAITH AND FAMILY AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University Athletics sent us a discount to all of their WMU Football home games with a Faith and Family Offer for religious institutions and communities across West Michigan. Link to the offer is here: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith. Ticket prices range from $11-$21 depending on the game and which section you sit in.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

Popcorn & Pickle Fridays: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-57420794-popcorn 
Lunch Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-57798705-lunch 
Sports: Contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org
Help in Classrooms: Contact your student’s teacher
General help: Contact office@calhounchristian.org