Kris Gilbert, Director of 21st Century Learning and Innovation This year we breathed a sigh of relief to see the end of construction and the fruits of our recent capital campaign. New learning spaces opened with student-centered teaching and learning in mind. As we began this year, we were excited to see how these new learning spaces would be used to foster creativity and build a culture of innovation that transforms learning. To read more, click on the title. Upper E 4-6 Information UE Office Friday, 1/19/18: Day 5 Julie Carnes And you thought the Parent’s Night Out on 02/10/18 was set up for you to have a date night?? NO WAY! It’s for the kids! So why don’t you go to the CELEBRATION AUCTION on 02/10/18 while the kids get their break? REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH and everyone gets to have fun! UE Office On the upcoming half-day of Friday, 1/26/18, 1:00-3:30 p.m., students will meet at Castle Skateland in Loveland for an afternoon of skating and more. Come see Mr. Sideris in action on the rink! Register on the myLower School webpage at UE Socials. The registration increases to $15 today, 1/18/18. UE Office
UE Office Find the webpage about inclement weather schedule changes in myCHCA > All School > Inclement Weather or simply www.chca-oh.org/Closing_and_Delay Mrs. Fields It is not too early to get those yearbook photos in for the year. Simply click here for instructions. Admissions Office Each year we review our merit scholarships to ensure we recognize our students who excel academically and/or make an impact on our school community. The Cum Laude Scholarships are significant awards which recognize academically gifted students with proven achievement. Current students in Grades 6-8 who would like to be considered must take the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE). The exam is offered by the Admissions Office on the following dates:
Please refer to our website for full details, and direct any questions to Natalie Pfister at (513) 247-9944, ext. 222, or email scholarships@chca-oh.org. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MSL HS Building: Simpson Innovation Space (2nd Floor) 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Founders' Campus Coggins and Stone Innovation Labs All School News Tammy Rosenfeldt Congratulations to this week's Beacons of the Week-the cast and crew of The Lion King JR.! Directed by John and Kristie Jung, Dani D'Angora, Della Enns, and Jim Jung, this grade 5-8 production was outstanding! Well done to all of the students and parent volunteers who put so much time and dedication into this performance! Read more about it here. Emily Rempe, International Program Assistant Fine Arts ArtBeat auditions begin in just two weeks! Deadline for registration and delivery of signed returned forms: PK-Gr 8-Friday, 01/26/18; Gr 9-12-Friday, 02/02/18. Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis. The ArtBeat 2018 homepage is online and audition registrations are open. Audition dates are 02/01/18, 02/05/18, and 02/08/18-4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Students are limited to one solo audition. Students must complete an online audition request for every audition. Blake Thompson and Jessica Snyder Jennie Allen walks through key passages in the Book of John to demonstrate how only Jesus is enough. We don't have to prove anything because Jesus has already proven everything. Discover how our thirsty hearts can only be quenched by the Living Water. Julie Carnes Be the party planner, the King of Cool, the Executive of Entertainment! Gather your friends for a night of Fellowship and FUNdraising at Celebration 2018 on 02/10/18, Savannah Center in West Chester! RSVP now to reserve your Saturday night of fun! Need plans for the kids? Check out Parents Night Out activity and fun for them. Vasanthi Chalasani You’re invited to come out with family and friends to support your Lady Eagles on Saturday, 01/27/18, to help raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer. There will be a bake sale, T-shirts for sale, split-the-pot and a half-time shootout; plus raffles with a drawing at the conclusion of the Varsity game. Also recognizing our Girls Youth and Junior High players on this date. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event – it’s sure to be a fun night on campus! Schedule of games vs. Cincinnati Christian Cougars: 8th Grade Girls @ 4:00 p.m., JV @ 6:00 p.m. & Varsity @ 7:30 p.m. Click here for more info. Lynn Jankowski, Scrip Shop Manager Make your New Year's Resolution for 2018 to save more money on tuition by funneling your purchases through the Scrip Shop! Turn your every day shopping into a fundraiser that supports you and the school. The Scrip Shop is open on Wednesdays and Fridays, when school is in session, from 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. We are located in the EBL Lower Elementary Building, just west of the Main Entrance. Check out all the available retailers and get more information about the program on our website. Shop online for instantly downloadable eCards and eGifts. Email us an order form, or drop it off in your campus lobby drop box, and we'll let you know when your order is ready, to save you time when you stop in! Dr. Dean Nicholas, Upper School Principal Dr. Dean Nicholas, Upper School Principal Admissions Admissions On 01/16/18, you received an email with a link to complete online reenrollment for returning students for the 2018-2019 school year. Submit your reenrollment contract by the 02/14/18 deadline to pay the reduced reenrollment deposit and secure your student's enrollment for next year. For questions, contact us at admissions@chca-oh.org. Admissions On 01/16/18, you will receive an email with a link to complete online reenrollment for returning students for the 2018-2019 school year. Submit your reenrollment contract by the 02/14/18 deadline to pay the reduced reenrollment deposit and secure your student's enrollment for next year. For questions, contact us at admissions@chca-oh.org. Admissions Are you planning to enroll another student who will be new to CHCA this coming school year? Applications for siblings and staff must be received by 01/15/18 in order to receive priority consideration. Some grades will reach wait pool status for next year, so act now to ensure your student is given early consideration. Ready to apply now for your student? Follow this link to complete the online application. For questions, contact us at admissions@chca-oh.org. Development News Julie Carnes We have the ticket for you! How about a chance to choose between Hawaii for two or Disney World for four? KeyBank sponsored Gala Draw is your Key to paradise. Click here to get in the drawing! $50 a ticket or five for $200. One lucky winner will be drawn at Celebration Auction (winner need not be present to win). Julie Carnes Bless a teacher or administrator by nominating them in the Golden Apple Raffle for a chance to win a basket of goodies valued over $500! Buy yours at EBL before EBL chapel tomorrow 01/19/18, or by contacting Diane Taylor. Tickets are $10 per nomination. The more times you enter a name, the greater the chances of winning. Winner will be announced at the Celebration Auction (winner need not be present to win). This week in Fine Arts news: US 9-12 Sacred Music Concert, Scholastic Art Awards, ArtBeat auditions, UE Gr 4 Instrumental Music Preview, ArtBeat Sponsors & Volunteers, Lion King JR. Congrats, and more. Click here to view. Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org This week in Athletic News: Spring Sports Registration OPEN (Gr K-12), Youth & Junior High Basketball Team Picture/Team Recognition Nights, Girls Basketball hosts 'Teal Power' Fundraiser on 01/27/18, Winter All-Sport Senior Recognition 01/30/18 (online RSVP/Bios due 01/26/18), Fastpitch Softball Instructional Clinic 02/11/18 (signups for Girls US 7-12), Winter Team Schedules, Team News and more! Click here to view. Questions? Contact Amy.Lutts@chca-oh.org Thank You Celebration Sponsors! Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy CHCA desires to only send you helpful communications. Note that if you choose to unsubscribe from Campus Connections, you will unsubscribe to ALL school communications including emergency notifications. Unsubscribe from this eNotice. |