....... CCDS INFORMER
	Welcome to our WASC Visiting Team. Last night the school hosted a reception and some of you met Mrs. Ann Desmond, Mr. Bill Arnold, and Mrs. Jimmie Drummond. For those of you who did not, if you see them around campus, please feel free to stop and say hello. On Wednesday morning, there will be a short meeting time set aside, about 30 minutes, for you to drop by Hinde Hall right after drop-off. Even if you can only stay for a few minutes, you are welcome to attend. Thank you to our dedicated teachers, school board, supportive church, and all you parents who have participated in this self-study process. A very special thank you goes to Janie Hansen, who has been our self-study coordinator these past eighteen months. And also, thank you to our students for being the reason we do this and for brightening our days throughout the year. This Friday, we have a special treat - the Irish dancers are coming! Rosie Lyons, a current sixth grader, her sister and cousins, who are CCDS graduates, are part of a group that competes nationally and internationally and wins. The group ranges in age from adults to at least Rosie’s age. They will share their talents with us at 8:30 in Hinde Hall, and parents are also welcome to attend this half-hour program. Nancy Roberts Headmistress

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	CCDS's Schoolwide Fundraiser Ends   “Mixedbag Designs” fundraiser ended March 1st. It will take two weeks to receive bags once the order is placed by Tami Woods.   Any questions, please feel free to contact Tami Woods, Jackie Scotchmer or Melissa Miller. Tami Woods-619.733.1693 twoods@san.rr.com Jackie Scotchmer-619.573.8224 jackie@constellationproperty.com Melissa Miller-619.519.4961 mmiller7@san.rr.com IT'S CAR PARKING SENSE Long-term parking near CCDS is extremely limited, and short-term parking virtually nonexistent. Extreme caution should be taken while entering and leaving the parking facilities owned by the Church on “C” Avenue. Small children should be escorted across the street by their parents. Please observe the no stopping zone between the signs in front of the school, as well as the common sense rules of no double parking or U-turns in mid-block. Parents should remain in their cars if they are in the loading zone and pull forward as cars move forward.

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	The First grade class’s service learning project is raising money to help world hunger through Heifer International, an organization whose mission is to “work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.” Heifer has helped more than 7 million families across the globe through the gift of livestock and training in environmentally friendly farming. Through this process families can become self-supporting, by “passing the gift: - they give offspring and training to others in need. An arc will go home to each school familiy and be collected by March 31st when the project ends.  Thank you for helping the first graders make a difference in our world.

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	One of the many great things about our school is the opportunity each class has to contribute to our world through a service learning project. Third grade is collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education to earn money in support of the "Earth's Birthday Project" to help protect rain forest acreage in the El Pangan rainforest in the Colombian Chocó - the wettest forest in the world, site of tremendous biological diversity, and an environmental hotspot that will disappear without help. The "box tops" are small pink and yellow squares with the words "Box Tops for Education" printed on them. They may be found on the packaging of many items, such as cereals snacks, Kleenex, and even some school and office supplies. Send them in to school through the end of April. Thank you for helping the third graders make a difference in our world.

	......... VIRTUE FOR MARCH IS PATIENCE
	SPIRITUAL NURTURE This week’s lesson:  Holy God, you are patient and kind. Help us to use the gifts and talents you have given us. The chapel lesson will be presented by Sixth Grade on Thursday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO: Tanner Jansen (1st) 3/10 Kelli Morris (1st) 3/11 Peter Busch (K) 3/14