Penny Osborne, Celebration Chair CELEBRATION 2018 From practical to just plain fun, for you or for your little one, things to do and gift cards to pay, things near and things far away, a little bit of this, a little bit of that all to benefit CHCA…That’s a fact! Click title to read more. Armleder Information Timothy Sakelos Registration is open for Armleder’s track program. For more details and to register, please click here. The first practice is Thursday, 03/01/18, 3:10 -4:15 p.m. in the gym. Please contact Tim Sakelos at Timothy.Sakelos@chca-oh.org for any questions. Timothy Sakelos Each year, the track program is a huge success in part to parent volunteers. If you are interested in coaching or assisting another way, please contact Tim Sakelos at Timothy.Sakelos@chca-oh.org DeAnne Vallo The EdChoice checks are at the front desk for you to sign by tomorrow, Friday, 02/09/18. Joel Rhodes We are collecting old bed sheets for use in the upcoming grades 1-3 spring concert. If you have any to donate, please send them. We need four to five top sheets (not fitted sheets or pillow cases). DeAnne Vallo The time is now! You have one week to complete your 2018-2019 CHCA re-enrollment at the discounted fee of $75. After 02/14/18 the re-enrollment fee is $150. Give yourself the perfect Valentine’s Day gift of re-enrolling at half-price! For questions, contact DeAnne Vallo at deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org. Donna Furtwengler The next GiPGiT lunch gathering is Wednesday, 02/14/18. Students are required to pack their lunch and wear business attire as well as their tie or pearls. We are always looking for speakers, so if you are interested, contact donna.furtwengler@chca-oh.org for more information. Christy Acheampong Grade 3 families are invited to join us on Friday, 02/23/18, 8:30-11:00 a.m. in room 306 for the Armleder Wax Museum event. Students will be dressed as wax figures of African American heroes they have chosen to research. Each child will be presenting in a “walk-through” format, so you can arrive any time that works for you between 8:30-11:00 a.m. Please join us, and be sure to reserve a parking space in advance at 721-2422. Admissions Office Ready to learn what’s ahead in the Upper School 7-12 program? Join Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Metzger for an Upper School Preview breakfast on Saturday, 02/24/18, 9:00-10:00 a.m. followed by an Open House at Founders’ Campus to meet Upper 7-8 faculty, visit classrooms, and learn about the curricular opportunities which begin in grade 7. This event is a great opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, and colleagues. DeAnne Vallo The next Open House is Saturday, 02/24/18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pick up a postcard at the front desk and share the news with your family and friends! For questions, contact deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org. DeAnne Vallo We need parent volunteers for the following events: Open House on Saturday, 02/24/18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Kindergarten Screening, Friday, 03/9/18, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and the Preschool Screening, Friday, 03/16/18, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please contact deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org if you can help (for some or all of the morning). DeAnne Vallo Fill out your application and submit your tax return, W-2, and any other required documents by clicking here. For questions, contact Mrs. Vallo at deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org. The application deadline is Monday, 4/16/18. DeAnne Vallo EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion applications are now open. You have received an email with information regarding the online application and the income verification documents required. Please complete your forms and return to Deanne Vallo in the Admissions Office at your earliest convenience. For questions, contact DeAnne Vallo at deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org. Tammy Rosenfeldt After reviewing the Summer Specialty Camps offered by CHCA, please complete the following four question survey so that we can better understand your family’s interests in summer programming: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/37SWWFF Sharon Frankhart Academic, fine arts, and athletic options are available at chca-oh.org/summer. Invite friends to join your students; non-CHCA students are welcome! Please email the camp leaders or CHCA’s Summer Programs Coordinator, Sharon Frankart, with any questions, or call 513-247-9944 ext. 363. Registration will open on 03/01/18. Sharon Frankart CHCA is once again partnering with Montgomery Community Church for the 07/09/18-07/13/18 camp. SpringHill Day Camp welcomes students who have completed grades K-5 and includes small group Bible teaching, high-energy large group sessions, and adventure such as archery, bungee trampoline, camp songs, climbing wall, crafts, and more. Registration will open on 02/14/18. Note: The camp fee is $189 through 02/21/18 and then increases to $199 on 02/22/18-06/01/18. After 06/01/18, the price increases to $219. Amy Lutts Refer to 12/15/17 email with details about registering for youth spring sports! Grades K-6 register in UltraCamp. Grades K-6 Track and Field registration closes 02/09/18. As always, check the athletic website for more information and important dates! Pamela Bailey 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. Information can be found at www.chca-oh.org/Closing_and_Delay Natalie Pfister 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 that 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) All School News Tammy Rosenfeldt This week's Beacons of the Week are Mrs. Conn's grade 7 English Composition students, who recently put their business writing skills to work in the real world by identifying businesses and writing formal letters, asking them to contribute to our Annual Celebration Auction. They did a phenomenal job, and many businesses responded generously, contributing nearly $6,000 in the form of gift cards, services, tickets, and other tangible items! Learning beyond the classroom walls while making a difference is what CHCA is all about! Tammy Rosenfeldt Word-of-mouth is the number one reason new families come to CHCA. There are lots of ways we can share our CHCA experience with friends and families. (1) invite them to our upcoming Open House on 02/24/18 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (2) like CHCA on Facebook and give us a great review! (3) give us great reviews on other sites such as Google and Niche. (4) refer someone you think would be a great fit for CHCA. Because you referred them, we waive the application fee if they choose to apply. If they enroll a student and list you as their referral at time of enrollment, you receive a $500 tuition credit on your '18-'19 tuition bill! Learn more on our shareCHCA page. Lynn Jankowski, Scrip Shop Manager Snowed in? No worries! Shop at Scrip from the comfort of your own home, and earn tuition rewards. Shop online for instantly downloadable eCards and eGifts or Email us an order form, and we'll get your order ready for you to pickup on our next open day. The Scrip Shop is open on Wednesdays and Fridays, when school is in session, from 7:30am to 3:30pm. We are located in the EBL Lower Elementary Building, just west of the Main Entrance. Judi Davis The Head of School's Office is looking for a parent or two who may be interested in a paid position as a lunchtime Substitute Receptionist in the CHCA Welcome Center. The commitment is once or twice a week, for about an hour a day. The job is simply to answer the phone and greet visitors to CHCA, and training will be provided. If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to stop by the Welcome Center or call Judi Davis at 247-0900. Admissions Tammy Rosenfeldt Would you consider placing an Open House sign in your yard to help spread the word about our Open House on Saturday, 02/24/18 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.? A visual reminder is a great way to welcome new families to explore CHCA! Pick up a yard sign at the front desk of your student's building. If you have any questions, you may email Tammy Rosenfeldt. 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. Development Julie Carnes Only 2 days away!! Did you see something in the Online Catalog that is destined to be yours? Come Saturday - doors open at 6:00 p.m. – all who RSVP’d should look for your text to start bidding – and may all your dreams come true! Anne Venters A summary of charitable gifts has been mailed to every household that gave to CHCA during the 2017 calendar year. If you have any questions, please contact Diane.Taylor@chca-oh.org or Anne Venters, 247-9944, x211. Thank you for the difference you make for the CHCA mission, athletics, arts, robotics and more. This week in Fine Arts news: ArtBeat auditions, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, ArtBeat Bake Sale, ArtBeat Sponsors & Volunteers, and more. Click here to view. Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org This week in Athletic News: Spring Sports Registration FINAL WEEK (Gr 9-12), final week for Money Ball & Student Raffle, Fast Pitch Softball Instructional Clinic 02/11/18 (Girls Gr 6-12), Winter Baseball Clinic 02/18/18 (Boys Gr 2-8), Cheer Classes on Weds 02/07/18-03/28/18 (Girls incoming US 7-12 @ Kid's First), Youth Girls Lacrosse Evaluations 02/19/18 (@ Cincy Sports Nation), Team Schedules available, Post-Season Play (Gr 3-12), 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 from ALL school communications including emergency notifications. Unsubscribe from this eNotice. |