The Leaning Eagle - it's more than just a coffee bar. It's a student experience, leadership opportunity, community, and so much more. To read what Upper School faculty supervisor, Stephen Carter, has to share about this unique entity, click the title.
Upper 7-8 Information
Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Metzger recently met with the Gr 7 Christian Studies classes to guide them in a discussion on positive peer interactions and maintaining friendly, respectful relationships as God intended. Students reflected on the qualities of a good friend, ways they can be more aware of what is happening to others, and how to proactively respond to situations where they can help their classmates.
Open House is for you, too! Be watching your mailbox for a personal invitation and gift from an Upper School senior or Dr. Nicholas. Your family will be invited to attend Upper School’s Open House on 11/11/17 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to visit the Upper School with a personal tour guide and hear about the program offerings that make the Upper School 9-12 experience so unique.
Following are the plans in place specifically for Upper School Grades 7-8:
Communication of a delay, closing, or an unplanned early release due to weather: If school is officially delayed or closed or students will be released early for weather, the school messaging system will be used to contact families using the phone number(s) you provided when opting into the system. Local news and radio stations will also be notified and communicating that information for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
- Notifications of Change to Contact Information: Email Registrar@chca-oh.org to update contact phone numbers used by our school messaging system.
- For a delay: Students will attend all classes with shortened bells starting at 9:55 a.m. Students may not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m.
- For an unplanned early release due to weather: In the event of an early release, afternoon bus service will likely not be available, and parents relying on bus transportation would need to contact their district’s school transportation department for confirmation.
- Should a snow day occur during finals, exam schedule will shift forward a day and Tuesday exams will be held on Wednesday December 20.
Anyone willing to join a parent committee to help plan the Gr 8 Christmas Dance on Saturday, 12/09/17, please email Mrs. Metzger
Are you feeling tired? The next Leaning Eagle Mini-Cup Coffee Bar is Tuesday, 11/14/17 before school, lunch and during SDL. Serving MSL Leaning Eagle Coffee Drinks, hot chocolate, lemonade and fresh baked goods. Items range from $1-3 per item.
- Tues 10/31: Learning/service at Founders. Can pack or buy lunch
- Wed 11/01: Senior centers in a.m. and Restavek learning in p.m. Haitian lunch served at school.
- Thurs 11/02: Bring $10 donation for Hands Against Hunger service in a.m. bring a packed lunch. Freedom Center in afternoon.
- Fri 11/03: Service sites around city in a.m., meal provided at school from a mortar business; reflection and celebration in afternoon.
During COW week, Mrs. Null will be collecting items for the P.A.W.S. Dearborn County Humane Center: Dog and cat toys and Purina Dog, Cat and Kitten food (dry). Please drop off in her room through Friday, 11/03/17. Click here for more information about the center visit. Contact Mrs. Null for more information.
The Gr 7-8 yearbook staff is looking for any action photos taken at fall sports events. If you have photo to share, please email yearbook adviser Mimi Ehlen.
Girls Bible Study led by Junior Abby Jutt; meets 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Bowman's room W230 on select Fridays: 11/17, and 12/01 for first semester. The girls will be using the YouVersion bible app studying "True Beauty Begins in the Heart" 30 day devotional for teenage girls.
Upper 9-12 Information
INCLEMENT WEATHER AS IT RELATES TO THE SCHOOL DAY: Following are the plans in place specifically for Upper 9-12:
Communication of a delay, closing, or an unplanned early release due to weather: If school is officially delayed or closed or students will be released early for weather, the school messaging system will be used to contact families using the phone number(s) you provided when opting into the system. Local news and radio stations will also be notified and communicating that information for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
- Notifications of Change to Contact Information: Email Registrar@chca-oh.org to update contact phone numbers used by our school messaging system.
- For a delay: Students will attend all classes with shortened bells starting at 10:00 a.m. Students may not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m.
- For an unplanned early release due to weather: In the event of an early release, afternoon bus service will likely not be available, and parents relying on bus transportation would need to contact their district’s school transportation department for confirmation.
- Should a snow day occur during finals, exam schedule will shift forward a day and Wednesday December 20 will become the new date for exams for bells 5 and 6.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: First semester exams will be held December 14-15 and 18-19 with the first exam held 9:00-10:30 a.m. and the second 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. Students only need to be present for exams if they have an exam for that bell; for example if your student has lunch fourth bell they do not need to be at school during the second exam period on Thursday. Please note there will not be bus service at early dismissal time for the Upper 9-12 students. Students will be kept in their exam rooms for the entire exam period. Please be sure your student brings quiet reading or studying in case they finish an exam early.
December 13: Exam Prep Day; No School for Students
December 14: First exam – bell 3 Second exam – bell 4
December 15: First exam – bell 7, Second exam – bell 8
December 18: First exam – bell 1, Second exam – bell 2
December 19: First exam – bell 5, Second exam – bell 6
December 20 Possible snow make-up day for exams
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 EXAM MAKE-UP DAY: Wednesday is designated as a possible snow make-up day. In the case of snow on December 14, 15, 18, or 19, Wednesday will be used to administer exams for bells 5 and 6 which were pushed back due to the snow day. If there is no snow day that moves exams to Wednesday, students do not need to come to school on Wednesday, December 20.
Special Schedule Week of November 6: Please note the following special schedule next week:
· Monday, November 6, is block schedule (follow Tuesday Modified Block Schedule).
· Tuesday, November 7, is block schedule (follow Wednesday Modified Block Schedule).
· Wednesday, November 8, is a special assembly schedule.
· Thursday, November 9 is a regular schedule day. There is no chapel on this day.
· Friday, November 10, is a regular schedule day.
If your student loves working with children, SOS have five groups that volunteer at Stewart Elementary after school. Contact SOS for more details.
STAR helps teach life skills to refugee teens. We are having a cooking event on Saturday, 11/04/17 from 4:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the high school. We need 15 volunteers to help create a welcoming atmosphere. Sign up in the SOS room.
All School News
Congrats to this week's Beacons of the Week, the Armleder Card Committee! This group of students took time to send 80 homemade cards to families of the CHCA community who live in the hurricane affected areas. Read more about their story here.
CHCA Eagles Football is once again in the OHSAA Playoffs, hosting Greeneview High School this Friday night, 11/03/17. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Pre-Sale tickets are $8.00 each and are available @ the HS Front Desk through Friday, 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be $9.00 at the door (CASH ONLY). Children under age 6 are FREE.
TRUSTING GOD by Jerry Bridges book study led by Jana Braden at her home (10009 Indian Walk Dr. 45241) on Thursdays 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
This week is the last week to make a purchase and have it count towards the current earnings period. Friday, 11/3/17 is our period cutoff day. Scrip families will receive an email the following week once distributions are ready. The Scrip Shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when School is in session. Find out more about lowering your tuition on www.chca-oh.org/Scrip.
Do you have a high traffic front yard or business? Would you consider placing an Open House sign in your yard to help spread the word about our Open House on Saturday, 11/11/17, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.? A visual reminder is a great way to welcome new families to explore CHCA! You may contact Admissions to check out a yard sign or if you have any questions, you may email Sandra.Welker@chca-oh.org.
Come and hear stories from our International Students from Kyrgyzstan, Guatemala, and India during the next round of Culture Shock Talks. This event happens at the high school and provides a venue to learn from and support our international students as they share their stories and culture with us. Dates and times are 11/06/17 at 1:30-2:00 p.m. (bell 4); 11/07/17 at 8:00-8:30 a.m. (bell 5) and 9:40-10:10 a.m. (bell 6) in the fireplace area outside of the Library.
Admissions
Please consider volunteering with us for Open House at the North Campus and Armleder on Saturday, 11/11/17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Many volunteer roles are needed and there’s a place for everyone! Hospitality, greeters, and tour guides are all needed. Please email Sandra.Welker@chca-oh.org to volunteer.
Development News
CHCA offers great sponsorship opportunities for businesses in our community. These sponsorships provide important funding for our school. If you have interest in becoming a CHCA sponsor, please contact Anne at anne.venters@chca-oh.org, to see all the ways your business can market in the CHCA community. Take a look at the Celebration sponsorship as just one example of how you can expand your business and support CHCA. Thank you Phillips Edison, Johnson Investment, Fifth Third Bank, Planet Fitness and Silver Spring House for your sponsorship support of the CHCA mission!
Rebecca Sequeira has been a member of the Development Team as Gifts Manager since March of 2010. She is mother of two CHCA graduates, Gabe’13 and Johnathan’17, and has served our school with excellence. Additionally, in her personal time, Rebecca joined with Andy Ciarniello and Adam Cool to assist in the launch and growth of the CHCA robotics program. With such gratitude, we wish Rebecca great success and God’s blessing in her new endeavors.
Diane Taylor joins the Development Office as Gifts Manager. She transitions from the Armleder team where she has been serving on the Administrative staff since 2010. We appreciate her interest in expanding her CHCA experience. She has two CHCA graduates, Drew’15 and Devin’17 and DJ, a current junior. Thank you Diane for joining the Development Team. Questions regarding gift details can be sent to Diane Taylor, diane.taylor@chca-oh.org.
What does CHCA mean to you? Remember just one word. We would love to hear your answer. Please email Anne Venters (anne.venters@chca-oh.org) and share! Thank you.
This week: Off the Cuff tickets, Overture Awards, MSL Senior community performances, Alumni News, Mini-Dancers at Pacers game, and more. Click here to view.
Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org
This week in ENN: Exciting Fall Post-Season Info Gr 3-12, Last day to register before late fee applies on 11/03/17 for remaining US 7-12 Winter Sports (JH Swim needs you!), MVC Athletes of the week, Upcoming team fundraisers, schedules, news and more!. Click here to view.
Questions? Contact Amy.Lutts@chca-oh.org
Thank You Celebration Sponsors!
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