....... CCDS INFORMER
	FROM MRS. ROBERTS With less than 2 weeks to go, if you have not yet made your reservations for the Golf Tournament and/or Dinner Auction, please do so right away. If you have any questions contact Kathy Justice. We need golfers; so put a group together or call Kathy to join a group. A partial list of the auction items will be posted under the Dolphin button on the home page of the website. Check it out! Some of you might want to put a group together ahead of the event to plan a joint bid on a trip or other packages listed in the program. There are fantastic items this year. I have seen the framed artwork for each class. I’m sure you will be as excited about what the children have created as I was. Please make sure you have returned the conference forms sent to you for your child’s Parent – Teacher conference next week. This is an opportunity for you and the teacher to share insights and information which will enhance your child’s education. It is an important part of the teamwork between parents, teachers and students that you hear me refer to so often. Halloween is almost upon us! This is such an exciting time for children. We do our best to keep expectations reasonable at school so there will be enough energy left over for your child to enjoy the evening of trick-or-treating without having a total meltdown. I know all of the room parents in charge of this party have been in touch with your teachers. I would just stress that all children should wear costumes that are appropriate for school. In other words, no fake weapons or costumes with blood or gore that might ruin a young kindergarteners day. (Save those for the evening!) Some children are very sensitive to these things. Thank you for your support on this matter. The school will parade around town, leaving between 9:30 and 9:45 in case you would like to catch a glimpse or take a picture as we leave.

	......... CLUBS THIS WEEK
	DRAMA CLUB This week we will practice the play with scripts. To Be Announced – We’ll have a Saturday morning scenery and props painting workshop. The final performance of our play "Anne of Green Gables" will be on Wednesday, November 19, at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. ........ Mrs. Vernetti HOMEWORK CLUB FOR GRADES 3 - 6 CCDS is offering a HOMEWORK CLUB Monday - Thursday for children in 3rd to 6th grade. Mrs. Orr will supervise the children doing their homework in a room separate from the younger children in Day Care. The room will be designated as a Quiet Zone with assistance being offered as needed by Mrs. Orr for those children attending the Homework Club. A quick snack will be provided, and then an hour of homework supervision from 3:15 to 4:15 Monday through Thursday. If your child is in the After School Day Care program, he or she will automatically be enrolled in the program. If your child is not enrolled in Day Care, we are offering an introductory purchase option. You may buy a block of 10 visits for $150. Then all you have to do is call and let the office know what days your child will be attending HOMEWORK CLUB. Members of the HOMEWORK CLUB are also eligible to stay in After School Care after 4:15.

	......... CLASSROOM NEWS
	LETTERS TO THE FRONT 1st - 6th Grades are writing letters of appreciation to the troops.  These will be collected November 10 and later sent to remote areas of the world where our troops are serving. SIXTH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP FUNDRAISER The Sixth Grade's Sally Foster Giftwrap fundraiser is underway.  Please send in your orders by Monday, November 3.  The sixth grade is also selling "Entertainment" books after school during the week.  If you have any questions you may call Molly Erskine at 619 805-5326. MUSICAL NOTES IN THE CLASS ROOM Teachers Note:  CD 3 TRK 7 Script, p.95. The feature composer of the week is William Byrd (1543-1623). The feature composition is Qui Passe.

	........ VIRTUE FOR OCTOBER IS KINDNESS
	SPIRITUAL NURTURE This week’s lesson: Gracious God, enliven our spirits with Your Spirit, to serve you. Kindergarten will present the chapel lesson on Thursday. CHOIR AT CHRIST CHURCH All Students are welcome to participate in the Joyful Noise Choir on Sunday Mornings from 9:00 to 9:45 in the Christ Church Day School music classroom. This Choir is led by Mr. Robell. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU: Rosie Lyons (5th)  11/1

	.......... SAVE THE DATE Friday November 7th