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Upper 7-8 Information
Students will be sharing from the various Intersession experiences.
Skating on Fountain Square Tuesday, 12/18/18. Buses will transport students at 12:15 p.m. after exams and return by 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $25 covers Panera box lunch/bus transport/skating/skate rental.
Tickets will be sold 12/04-07. Bring own money for Graeter's ice cream if desired.
Following are the plans in place specifically for Upper School Grades 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 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.
Naviance is a valuable guidance tool that assists students with self-exploration, career information, and college planning during their Upper School years at CHCA. Recently Gr 8 students had the opportunity to identify some of their stronger talents by taking the Strengths Explorer assessment. Parents may become acquainted with Naviance by logging on using their student’s username and password.
Monday, 12/17/18:
9-10:30: Language Arts
10:45-12:15: Foreign Language Exam
Tuesday, 12/18/18:
9-10:30: Math
10:45-12:15: Christian Studies
Wednesday, 12/19/18: Make-up Exam day only; students who have completed exams DO NOT need to report to school.
If students need to be dropped off at 7:55 a.m., there will be designated study rooms available. All students need to be picked up each day at 12:15. No ASR these days.
In case of a weather closing on exam days, Wednesday, 12/19/18 will be used as a make-up day.
NJHS is collecting donations 12/03-07 targeting 9-18 year olds. Please send in NEW items. Some ideas include: Sports equipment, board games, perfume sets, jewelry, purses, DVD's, watches, clothing, etc. Cash donations also accepted.
The annual CHCA Geography Bee for Grades 4-8 will be held on Tuesday, 11/27 at 3:30 in the 7-8 Innovation Space at Founders’ Campus. Students have signed up at school for the Bee and all spots are currently filled. However, students may get on the wait list by contacting Mrs. Null. An email with important information will be going out this week to participants and wait list students. Please direct any questions to Mrs. Null.
Come to the Grade 8 Jingle Bell Dance, Saturday, 12/08/18. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; Dance from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold 11/27-30 at school for $25.
Open to all Grade 7/8 students! Saturday, 11/17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. join us to pack food for children around the world. RSVP to susan.vanderkolk@chca-oh.org. Click here for permission form.
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!
Upper 9-12 Information
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: First semester exams will be held December 13-14 and 17-18 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.
12/12/18: Exam Prep Day; No School for Students
12/13/18: First exam – bell 1 Second exam – bell 2
12/14/18: First exam – bell 3, Second exam – bell 4
12/17/18: First exam – bell 7, Second exam – bell 8
12/18/18: First exam – bell 5, Second exam – bell 6
12/19/18: Possible snow make-up day for exams
WEDNESDAY, 12/19/18 EXAM MAKE-UP DAY: Wednesday is designated as a possible snow make-up day. In the case of snow on 12/13/18, 12/14/18, 12/17/18, or 12/18/18, Wednesday 12/19/18 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, 12/19/18.
Parents should call the school attendance line 247-9944 ext. 802 or email Lynn Shank no later than 8:30 a.m. if your student is going to be absent or late to school for any reason.
If your student needs to leave early, please send in a note, call, or email Lynn Shank. Students may not leave campus without parent permission. Thank you for your attention to this important safety policy.
Following are the plans in place specifically for Upper School Grades 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.
Need help disposing/recycling something? Check out the Hamilton County Recycling and Reuse Outlets link.
Did you know that Sydney Sauder (Class of 2019) is the student representative to the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waster District Board? She sits on the Board of Directors representing all of the schools in Hamilton County!
She is also the Leader of the Sustainability Squad--our new Environmental Club which replaces the SOS Recycle Team.
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All School News
This week's Beacons of the Week are all of the Veterans in and outside of our community who have served and sacrificed themselves for our country. Click the title to read about the memorable Veterans Day Concert held at CHCA's Lindner Theater this past weekend.
Development News
With your help CHCA has provided thousands of students with a unique and extraordinary learning experience. The Eagle Annual Fund seeks to raise $550,000 which supplements tuition to ensure that students get the education that prepares them for life. Your charitable gift makes a difference for teachers, administrators and students! Click here to give today!
The City Saver book is a great gift for yourself and loved ones. Download the phone app to enjoy double the discounts. To learn more, click here. To purchase, click here or visit the SCRIP Shop located at EBL. Questions, anne.venters@chca-oh.org.
This week in Fine Arts news: DRAWN, Veteran's Day concert, Christmas wreath sale, Jungs on stage, students in community performances, and more. Click here to view.
Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org
This week in ENN: *No update next week 11/22*, 360 Update Video, Winter Sports Pictures, US 7-12 Winter Sports: FinalForms mailman reminder, NEW-BigTeams Fan Account & iCal feature, GCCYS Liability Waiver for Youth basketball before 11/23/18, Youth Track & Field Registration in UltraCamp, Winter 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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