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.

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. 

CELEBRATION 2018: What do museums, Reds tickets, Disneyworld, puppies, spas, and not having to cook have in common? Just a few of the amazing items that will be offered at Celebration 2018, Saturday, 02/10/18, 6:00 p.m. at Savannah Center. R.S.V.P. HERE! Contact Penny Osborne with questions.

Invite an international student to study at CHCA and give them the opportunity of a lifetime.  The International Student Program (ISP) is currently recruiting new International Students for the ’18-’19 school year.  Do you have a family member, friend or co-worker who lives overseas and has a high school bound student who may be interested in attending CHCA?  We’d love to connect with them. Visit CHCA ISP or call Kim Vincent 513 247-9944 x267 or Emily Rempe 513 247-9944 x322 for more details.

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.

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.  Starting the week of 01/22/18-03/20/18 every Tuesday at 8:45a.m.-10:15a.m. Please come prepared having done the first week lesson.  You can purchase the book through LifeWay or Amazon. I hope you can join us. Please let us know if you were planning on joining the study by email: blakelthompson@gmail.com

The Principal Study with Dr. Nicholas will be meeting each Wednesday this semester from 9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. beginning 01/17/18 in the Simpson Innovation Space (2nd floor) at the MSL High School building.  This year we will be studying the Gospel of Matthew.  Matthew was written to Jewish believers to proclaim that Jesus was their Messiah.  We will study how this “Jewish Gospel” shows Jesus to be the fulfillment of Old Testament Scriptures.  Bring your Bibles as we explore God’s word!  Please see https://www.chca-oh.org/my-all-school/chapel for details.

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.

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).

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).