Christ Church Day School Newsletter

March 8, 2010 - Volume 26 - 2010

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....... CCDS INFORMER

Mrs. Roberts - Headmistress

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

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.

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.

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

.......... WEEKLY REMINDERS

MONDAY, March 8
WASC visiting committee is
at school through Wednesday.
*AFTER SCHOOL
Computer Club 2:55 – 3:25 pm.

TUESDAY, March 9
Chapel HE
WASC visitors are here.
*AFTER SCHOOL
Drama Club 2:55-3:25.

WEDNESDAY, March 10
WASC visitors are here.
Send $3.75 to purchase
Friday Hot Lunch if not prepaying.
Junior K – library visit in am.
K – 6th dismiss at 2:00 pm
*AFTER SCHOOL
Jubilate Choir 2:00 – 2:30.

THURSDAY, March 11
Chapel 8:00 am. Chapel lesson
presented by Sixth Grade.
Kindergarten – library visit 10:45 am.
1st Grade – library visit 1:00 pm.
*AFTER SCHOOL
Choir Club 2:55 – 3:25.

FRIDAY, March 12
6th Grade Parent Coffee
with Mrs. Roberts 8:00 am HH
Irish Dancers all school assembly
8:30 – 9:00 am HH.
ART- K-9:30; 1st-10:45;
2nd-12:30; 4th-1:45.
Art Parent – 3rd.

HOT LUNCH for Friday is:
macaroni and cheese and other
yummy things. First Grade parents
serve this hot lunch. Please contact
your room rep. if you are able to help.
No IOU’s. Be sure to send in $3.75 on
(ORDER DAY) Wednesday if you are
not prepaying for hot lunch and wish
for your child to have it on Friday.

OFFICE NOTES
Coming home today:
Annual Giving
remittance envelope.
Oops, it wasn’t in the
mailing that came home!
Community flyers
LOOK for these in your
child’s backpack or folder.

.......... MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MON. – WED. March 8-10
WASC Accreditation Committee
visits our school.

WEDNESDAY, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day –
free dress but wear green!

FRIDAY, March 19
Art Parents set up
art show in Hinde Hall.

TUESDAY, March 23
OPEN HOUSE AND
ART SHOW
5:45 – 7:00 pm.
This is a date change
from the annual
calendar that went
home in September.

FRIDAY, March 26
End 3rd quarter.

.......... Clubs This Week

MONDAY -
Computer Club 2:55-3:25 pm.

TUESDAY -
Drama Club 2:55-3:25 pm.

The 3rd and 4th grade
drama club play will be,
“The Golden Goose,”
a magical tale from the
Brothers Grimm.
“The Golden Goose” will be
performed Tuesday, March 30
at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.

PARENT HELP WELCOME -
Call Betsy Vernetti 435-1760.

WEDNESDAY
Jubilate Choir for
Kindergarten- Sixth grades
2:00 - 2:30 pm.

THURSDAY -
Choir Club 2:55 - 3:25 pm.

.......... Classroom News

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The first Playday meeting
will be in March.
More information will follow.

Our Jumprope for Heart
kick off will be Monday,
March 15th during P.E. classes.
The Jumprope for Heart event will take
place on March 26th during P.E. classes.
All the students know the importance
of a healthy heart – eating properly,
no smoking and exercise are three
important ways to a healthy heart.
Collection envelopes for donations
to the American Heart Association
will go home on March 15th. Any
family members who would like to
donate to the American Heart
Association may do so. Students
are not to solicit door to door.
All monies donated will be presented
to the American Heart Association
from the entire school.

MUSICAL NOTES
FOR THE CLASSROOM
Teachers’ note:
Music Program Year 2.
CD 1 TRK 3. p. 67.

The composer for this week is
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
The feature composition is Brandenburg
Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047
3. Allegro assai

.......... CHRIST CHURCH NEWS

FOR THE LATEST AND MOST
COMPLETE CHURCH NEWS
Go directly to Christ Church's
weekly newsletter for the
latest information
www.christchurchcoronado.org
Click on "Newsletter"

OUR FOOD DRIVE IS ON-GOING.
The focus for March is green food,
and vegetables. Bring canned green
beans, green peas, you get the idea.
No green eggs and ham!

.......... CCDS Mission Statement

The educational mission of Christ Episcopal Church
is based on the Anglican tradition that human reason
offers a tool to interpret scriptures and to probe the
most difficult issues of humanity. Consistent with that
tradition, the mission of Christ Church Day School is to
foster the development of the reasoning and critical
thinking skills necessary to explore the deepest issues
of humanity and to understand our individual
responsibilities for the well-being of society, in a
learning environment that is founded on the love
of God and love for our fellow human beings.