....... CCDS INFORMER
	FROM MRS. ROBERTS Thank you CCDS choir members and Mrs. Moody! The CCDS Choir’s performance at the Del was one that made us all proud. The students offered a very professional performance under Mrs. Moody’s direction, and many strangers commented on how much they enjoyed our school’s choir performance. The harmony was beautiful. As part of the normal accreditation process for WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), CCDS is beginning a new six-year cycle. This begins with a Self-Study that takes about a year and a half to complete. After Christmas, you will be invited to a meeting at which time the process will be explained in detail, but before we can begin the process the school needs to build a profile based on information gathered from parents and other sources. Today a questionnaire has been sent home with your child. Please fill out one of these forms per family and return this information to the school by no later than December 17th. Your name does not need to be included on your responses. The profile will be written over Christmas vacation, so please respond quickly so we are able to build an accurate profile for our school. This coming week your child will be very busy. We will be practicing for the Christmas Program, which is on Tuesday evening, December 16th. Watch for details on this from your child’s classroom teacher. Dress shoes will be needed for this performance. No tennis shoes please. Girls will need black flat-heeled shoes. These shoes will be worn again on December 19th’ at closing chapel. Gifts for the classroom gift exchanges are due on the 15th of this month. Progress reports will be coming home this Wednesday. Remember, these are reports comment on your child’s progress from the end of the 1st quarter. They cover about 4 weeks of work. While we hope the news is good, it is important to remember that grades can change dramatically upward or downward the remaining 4 to 5 weeks of this quarter. In most classes there will be tests given during the next two weeks. So with all the holiday excitement, be sure to assist keeping your child up-to-date and prepared in regard to assignments. Second grade parents, I invited you to share a cup of coffee and conversation this Friday with me in Hinde Hall at 8:05.

	......... News Flash
	You may be seeing retired teacher, Mrs. Janie Hansen around campus. While she has not come out of retirement to teach, she has agreed to be our CCDS WASC Self-Study Coordinator. (Yes, it is that time again.) Janie and I have teamed together to lead this effort for the past two Self Studies. Needless to say, I am thrilled that she is willing to take on this demanding task once again. – Nancy Roberts

	......... CLASSROOM NEWS
	SIXTH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP FUNDRAISER Please see the attached flyer offering CCDS ornaments for purchase. Please return your orders by the date requested.   MUSICAL NOTES Teachers Note: CD 8 TRK 8-19. Script begins on p. 97 For the next two weeks, the classes will listen to Christmas carols as part of our classroom music program.

	......... CLUBS THIS WEEK
	CHRISTMAS ART Come and create Christmas art with Mrs. Koshland and Mrs. Tugend. The art will be used for the Christmas Luncheon presentation and for the Christ Church Christmas Eve Service bulletin. WHO: CCDS students, kindergarten – sixth grade WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 after school 2:30 pm. – 4 pm. WHERE: Hinde Hall or St. Peter’s Chapel. A sign up flyer went home today Monday 12/1. Please sign up to attend. 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 attendin HOMEWORK CLUB. Members of the HOMEWORK CLUB are also eligible to stay in After School Care after 4:15. BATON IS STILL BEING TAUGHT AFTER SCHOOL Classes are given by Debra Castanda on Wednesdays 2:30-3:15 pm.

	........ VIRTUE FOR DECEMBER IS JOY
	SPIRITUAL NURTURE This week’s lesson: God our Shepherd, your steadfast love sustains and restores us. The chapel lessons will be presented by 5th grade on Tuesday and by Kindergarten 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: Michael Haskell (1st) 12/11