Traditionally, Thanksgiving is when we give thanks for the people, circumstances and provision with which God has blessed us, and Christmas tends to be more of a time when we focus on Jesus, God’s most important and precious gift. I like that rhythm and celebrate it as such every year. But as I prepared to write a Christmas message this year, I just kept coming to how thankful I am for the amazing people that make up the CHCA family. To Read More, Click on the Title.
Upper E 4-6 Information
Friday, 12/14/18: Day 4
Monday, 12/17/18: Day 5
Tuesday, 12/18/18: Day 6
Wednesday, 12/19/18: Day 1
Thursday, 01/03/19: Day 1
Friday, 01/04/19: Day 2
The CHCA HS Theater Department is looking to cast a few younger students in the February production of Les Mis. Check the Fine Arts section of this issue or click on the link - https://www.chca-oh.org/my-upper-school/lesmis.
There are factors to consider before sending a sick child back to school or to extra-curricular activities. Click the title for details.
There is no Eagles Zone on Friday, 12/14/18. Instead, register your student for the UE Social! Registration details are on the my Lower School web page drop down box or click on https://www.chca-oh.org/my-lower-school/46-socials.
To celebrate the holidays we will have the following special attire days: Monday, 12/17/18 - Crazy Christmas Socks with uniform; Tuesday, 12/18/18 - Crazy Christmas Hat with uniform; Wednesday, 12/19/18 - Ugly Sweater Day or Christmas top/uniform bottoms.
Join us in chapel on Wednesday, 12/19/18, 8:45 a.m. to enjoy the performance of Friends of the Groom Theater Company. They will be including random student audience members!
Lost and Found is located in the cafeteria. Please have your student check for any jackets, sweaters and other uniform items. In addition, there are books, lunch bags and water bottles waiting to be claimed. All items remaining after school on 12/19/18 will be donated.
Eagle Skippers is open to all Lower School students in grades 1-4 and meets on Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:20 p.m., beginning 01/24/19- 02/28/19. We welcome all skill levels and strive to promote exercise, develop jump rope skills and teamwork all while having fun! For more information or to register on Ultracamp click HERE.
There will be no Campus Connection during our Christmas/New Year's break. Look for our newsletter to resume on Thursday, 01/10/19.
Take a look at the Chapel, Prayer & Bible Study webpage- https://www.chca-oh.org/my-all-school/chapel. As a note of interest, the UE parent prayer group will start meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday’s beginning 01/09/19. They will gather in the UE Cafeteria and then on to chapel if available. We hope to see you here!
Dust off your dancing shoes and shine up those glass slippers! You and your princess are in for a night of dancing, fun, and lots of memories! CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Daddy Daughter Dance on January 12, 2019 at Savannah Center in West Chester. Ticket includes a night of dancing, a fabulous dinner, and a memory photo for you to cherish. You can also get a wonderful corsage for your princess for $10! But don’t delay!
All School News
This week's Beacons of the Week are the eleven CHCA seniors who began their CHCA years at our Armleder campus. Fun fact: This entire class graduated from Armleder and all headed to MSL 9-12 campus for high school. They recently came together to share their experiences with the Armleder Committee and to reunite with Principal Cammie Montgomery and staff. Click on the title to read more about these remarkable seniors.
Do you know a child or have a loved one who has been impacted by trauma? CHCA is partnering with Back2Back Ministries in joining a mission to become a trauma-informed community. Our faculty and staff are participating in an in-service day work session in February, and we're inviting our parent community to learn more and get informed as well. We will be hosting a presentation just for parents at CHCA's MSL campus on 02/20/19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Details and R.S.V.P. to come.
While you are making your lists, and checking them twice, be sure to stop at the Scrip Shop and load up on gift cards to all the places you need to shop. Earning money toward your tuition and helping the school while you shop makes the best presents even better! We are open 3 days a week in December: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The last day to special order and have your gift cards arrive before Christmas is Friday, 12/14/18. Go to chca-oh.org/scrip for more.
Development News
Families are fueling this exciting time at CHCA, and continuing to build the foundation that launches fully equipped students out into the world. We are looking forward to finishing the calendar year strong. As you consider your year end giving, add CHCA to your list and make a tax-deductible donation by December 31, 2018. Questions, please contact Anne Venters. Thank you for the difference you make for our teachers and students!
Timing is running out to get your City Saver book, a great gift for teachers and loved ones. Purchase online or in person by Monday, December 17, 2018, then download the phone app to enjoy double the discounts. To purchase, click here and a book will be sent home with your student or purchase at the SCRIP Shop located at Edyth B. Lindner Elementary School. Questions, Anne Venters.
In the Spirit of Giving, be a Santa Claus and give something to the Celebration Auction. Check out our “wish list” for items for the auction. maybe a deal you found so you bought 2? Or would you like to share a week of your vacation home for the auction? Do you own a business that could donate products or services? CLICK HERE for a donation form. Questions? Contact Penny Osborne.
Give yourself an early Christmas present with discounted tickets to Celebration’s Masquerade Gala Dinner and Auction and UnMASK the mystery of what you will be doing Saturday, February 9, 2019! Now tell your friends to do the same and plan a fun night out of fabulous food, friends and fundraising!
This week in Fine Arts news: Greenhouse Triptych, Sacred Music Concert, "Mary Poppins JR.", ArtBeat auditions, UE Chapel, "Les Mis" roles for Gr 4-8, students in community performances, Encore, Eagle Ensemble, and more. Click here to view.
Questions? Contact Christine.Miller@chca-oh.org
Final ENN of 2018*: You can check out BigTeams Fan Account & iCal feature for Gr 7-12 sports; Put your name on a spring team roster then schedule payment NOW OPEN (Gr 7-12); View GCCYS Youth Basketball Schedules; Register in the final weeks for Youth Lacrosse (UltraCamp). View this week's edition of ENN. *(No ENN until 1/10/19 - Merry Christmas! See you in the New Year!)
Visit www.chcaathletics.org to stay informed on all things Athletics at CHCA!
Questions? Contact Amy.Lutts@chca-oh.org
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