We have all heard the phrase, “It takes a village.” This is the case with children, families, businesses, charities, and churches. Community is a powerful force in establishing identity, influencing culture, and creating advancement opportunities. This is the primary focus of the CHCA Alumni Board, and we have already experienced the benefit of a growing community in these areas.To Read More, Click on the Title.
Upper 7-8 Information
Tomorrow, Friday, 10/04, is the last day to bring in your mac and cheese and corn for City Gospel Mission!
Every Friday, dress in your CHCA spirit wear to earn points for your class!
Tuesday, 10/09, Volleyball Spirit Game beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Founders' Gym. Make sure to sign in!
Are you feeling tired? The next Leaning Eagle Mini-Cup Coffee Bar will be Thursday, 10/18/18 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.
Next week’s event, Thursday, 10/11/18 at Stewart Elementary-transportation provided. See website to register on Ultra Camp and see full calendar. Email Susan Vanderkolk to RSVP. Space is limited.
Anyone willing to join a parent committee to help plan the Gr 8 Christmas Dance, please email Mrs. Metzger.
2019 YEARBOOK SALE ONLINE
Order the 2019 Upper School 7th and 8th grade yearbook ONLINE now. The cost is $20, plus any add-ons you choose to order from the website. Please order here. Once on the Josten’s home screen, click on the “SHOP YEARBOOKS” button in the lower middle of the page. A search box will pop up, and here you will enter CHCA 7th and 8th Grade. Once you select our school, you will follow the prompts to order. You may order the 2019 yearbook for your son or daughter now through the end of first semester (Dec. 18). Please contact Mimi Ehlen if you have any questions.
2019 YEARBOOK SPORTS PHOTOS NEEDED
If any 7th and 8th grade parent or sports fan has candid (action) photos from any sporting event during the year—fall, winter, spring—please consider sharing some of them with the yearbook staff. We always have team photos provided, but it is difficult for us to take good action shots. Please contact Mimi Ehlen (mimi.ehlen@chca-oh.org) if you can help. Thank you!
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up 10/24/18 and 10/25/18 and our 1st quarter ends 10/12/18. This is a good time to ask your children about their thoughts and feelings regarding the school year so far. Consider asking what they like best about school, their strengths, areas of difficulty, how they would rate their study habits, and if there are concerns you should discuss with teachers.
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuits for $3.00 every Friday morning 7:30-7:50 a.m. starting tomorrow!
Friday, 10/19/18, we will be heading to Niederman Farm; pizza, s'mores, and cornmaze!
$40 includes paintball, pizza, cornmaze/farm festival, and s'mores. After school until 8:30 p.m.
$15 for cornmaze/farm festival, pizza and s'mores. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. at Paintball Country.
Students must arrange transportation to and from Paintball Country. Address: 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd. Liberty Twp. OH 45011. Student government will be selling tickets at lunch the week of 10/9-10/12. Will take cash or checks made out to CHCA.
Students playing paintball MUST have this waiver.
During the week of 10/08-10/12, bring pennies and dollar bills to add to your own class and crush the opposing class with silver coins. Spirit Points up for grabs! Benefits will go to Back2Back Monterrey orphanage.
Consider opening your home to an international student. Short term (2 days-2 weeks) and long term (school year) opportunities exist with support and stipends provided. To learn more about hosting a CHCA International Student please contact Emily Rempe.
Mrs. Eberhardt has an art club in her room after school on Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Click here for more information or contact Mrs. Eberhardt.
Registration is now open in Ultra Camp for the 7th grade field trip to Playhouse in the Park to see A Christmas Carol. This has been an annual event for our 7th graders since a study of A Christmas Carol is a part of our curriculum. Our students will travel to Playhouse in the Park on Wednesday, 11/28/18, leaving at 9:15 a.m. and returning to school around 1:00 p.m.
The cost of the field trip is $25.00, which covers the student ticket, bus transportation, and a light lunch back at school. (Please note: Due to the popularity of this show, we cannot use parent chaperones for the field trip, as seating is very limited.) You may register for the field trip in Ultra Camp.
Please register your 7th grader by 10\01\18. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs.Mimi Ehlen.
Upper 9-12 Information
Ulster Project
Do you have a 13-15 year old looking for Leadership, Service, Friendship and Personal Discovery? The Ulster Project is an amazing opportunity to host a Northern Ireland teen and participate in events throughout the month of July 2019. If you are interested in learning more, check it out at www.ulsterprojectcincinnati.org.
Shantytown: “Will Work…For Justice”
Join teachers, staff, and up to 25 students in this overnight immersive homelessness awareness event on 10/14/18 through 10/15/18. This year’s event will focus on the global water crisis. Five service hours for full participation. Info, application, and permission slips are available in the SOS office.
Athens Service Immersion
Serve with us over fall break! There are still a couple of spots available on our annual trip to rural Athens, Ohio from 10/24/18 to 10/26/18 with Good Works Inc. More information and registration on Ultracamp. Cost is $80.00.
Cincinnati Service Immersions
Join us to serve, learn, and have fun with those in need in a way that will deepen your faith and commitment to serve others. Dates for Cincinnati Service Immersion for the 2018-19 school year are 10/25, 10/26, 1/25, and 2/15 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Students can earn seven hours of direct service in the city. For more information stop by the SOS office or email Karen Hordinski.
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Consider opening your home to an international student. Short term (2 days-2 weeks) and long term (school year) opportunities exist with support and stipends provided. To learn more about hosting a CHCA International Student please contact Emily Rempe.
Glow Out! Light the Court volleyball game to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Tuesday, 10/09/18. Please see attached for details.
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All School News
Congrats to this week's Beacons of the Week, the five CHCA seniors who have been named National Merit commended students! They join five other seniors who have recently been named National Merit Semifinalists. Click on the title to read about these exceptional students!
This winter, CHCA will soon be hosting a “Perspectives” course, open to anyone in our community. “Perspectives” is a fifteen-week discipleship course designed around four vantage points or ‘perspectives’ — Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of God's global purpose and details for the course can be found here. In advance of that, there will be a free informational breakfast event on 10/11/18 from 8:00–9:30 a.m. in the MSL Campus Cafeteria. This event will offer you the opportunity to learn more about the course, and hear from special speaker, Brian Hogan, Pioneer Church Planter to Mongolia, who will be speaking on “Going to work with Dad (Working with the Father among the Unreached”). Register here for the information session.
Development News
Purchase the CitySaver book ($25) of fabulous coupons then DOUBLE your savings when you download the app and get a second set of coupons on available through your phone. Proceeds benefit CHCA! To learn more, click here. To purchase, click here. Questions, anne.venters@chca-oh.org.
We want your feedback. Please take this survey – click here – so that we have your feedback going into the planning for next year. It should only take a few minutes as it is only 4 questions. Survey will close on Friday, 10/12/18. Thank you.
What an amazing time was had by all on Homecoming Festival! Rides, fabulous food, games, great entertainment…and great weather! What a wonderful night of community celebration at CHCA! A HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers (180+) who helped make this event a true success! Without all of you this event would not have been possible! THANK YOU!!!
Foundations built on solid rock are unshaken by circumstance. (Matthew 7:24-25) CHCA's teachers, programming, and facilities all work together to help provide a rock solid foundation for your child upon which they can build future success. The Eagle Annual Fund fuels that rock solid foundation. Make a charitable gift to the Eagle Annual Fund today! Together, let's ROCK this school year!
This week in Fine Arts news: Chili's Fundraiser, "The Man Who Came to Dinner", Overture Awards Competition, Veteran's Day concert, Redtree Gallery,The Voice, National Portfolio Day, Dance and Musical Theater College Fair, Performing-Visual Arts College Fair, and more. Click here to view.
Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org
This week in ENN: 360 Update Video, MVC Athletes of the Week, Youth Winter Sports Registration closes 10/04/18 (Evals/Sizing dates on website), Light the Court Volleyball Fundraiser & Team Recognition 10/09/18, Skyline Chili Pep Rally 10/10/18, US 7-12 Winter Sports Payment Scheduling NOW OPEN, Team schedules, News and More. Click here to view.
Visit www.chcaathletics.org to stay informed on all things Athletics at CHCA!
Questions? Contact Amy.Lutts@chca-oh.org
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