January 26-January 31
Our annual Catholic Schools Week (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE BELOW) and our 2014-2015 Current Family Registration is QUICKLY approaching so you can mark your calendars! So why Catholic Schools? Check out the following link to the National Catholic Education Association: NCEA Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
REMAIN STRONG IN FAITH, KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE
“”Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,”” is
the theme chosen for Catholic Schools Week, 2014. The heart of a Catholic education is a strong Catholic school
community, and the foundation for that community is our faith.
Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to
the Church He founded. Through
education, the Church seeks to prepare its youth to proclaim the Good News and
to translate this proclamation into action. We believe very strongly that
we have a mission and that it is to build up members of the Church by nurturing
the mind, body and spirit of young people today.
Our children are
why Catholic schools exist, but it is the dedicated teaching staff that
constitutes the heart of the school. For Catholic educators, every year is
a “year of faith,” for every year is an opportunity to provide a vibrant
faith-filled academic program, as well as a commitment to service. While noted as schools of academic
excellence, the special character and reason for the existence of the Catholic
school is the quality of the religious instruction integrated into the overall
education of the students (“Catechesi Trendendae,” 69). Our faith is the sturdy framework around
which everything else is integrated: a challenging curriculum rooted in Gospel
values and Catholic teachings, the sacraments, liturgy, prayer, religious
instruction and service experiences. If it is truly effective, the
religious education and faith formation touches all members of the school
community — students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff — forming
them in the way of holiness…
Teachers in
Catholic schools are in a privileged position. It is they who
have the opportunity to model the faith, and guide both students and parents,
instilling in them a sense of the Gospel challenge to acknowledge God’s central
place in their lives. With their
enthusiastic devotion to the mission of the Catholic school, teachers do
whatever is necessary to help children grow and develop their gifts, and to
form disciples — students who know, love and serve Christ, in this world and
the next…
To read the above article in its entirety, please visit: http://www.todayscatholicnews.org/2014/01/catholic-schools-remain-strong-in-faith-knowledge-and-service/
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of good attendance early.
School success goes hand in hand With good
attendance!
“DID YOU KNOW?
· Stating in kindergarten, too many absences can cause
children to fall behind in school.
· Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or
two days every few weeks.
· Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
· Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher
has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Attending school regularly helps children feel
better about school – and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so
they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important.
Good attendance will help children do well in high, college, and at work.”
For more information regarding good attendance,
please visit: http://www.attendanceworks.org/
Our students develop their God-given gifts each day in Catholic schools.
God is counting on parents and teachers to help in that effort.
TUITION FACTS
Based on the Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013,
National Catholic Educational Association, 2013
· Based on the average public school cost of $10,652 per
student, Catholic schools provide nearly 21 billion dollars a year savings for
U.S. Taxpayers.
· Tuition fees paid by families constitutes a portion of
the actual per pupil expenses.
· The average per pupil tuition in parish elementary
schools (in the United States) is approximately 62.2% of actual costs per
pupil.
· About 93.9% of elementary schools provide some form of
tuition assistance.
· The secondary school mean freshman tuition is $9,622,
which is about 81.6% of actual costs per pupil of $11, 790.
· About 97% of secondary schools provide some form of
tuition assistance.
· The difference between the per pupil cost and the tuition
charged is obtained in many ways, primarily through direct subsidy from parish,
diocesan or religious congregation resources and from multi-faceted development
programs and funding activities.
VOTE for CCCS for Best In the Springs (AGAIN)
Last year we won our first "Best of the Springs" award and we were so thankful for your votes in making this happen! Well, it's that time of year again!
A few months ago we asked you to nominate Corpus Christi in the Gazette's Best of the Springs. Thanks to your nominations, we are contenders in 4 categories - Best After School Program, Best Elementary School, and Best Preschool and Best Day Care! Please take a few minutes now and VOTE. Here's how:
This is an easy way for you to get involved, and it will be difficult to win without 100% participation (get your friends and family involved too). We want to be make this a repeat year of being a BEST OF THE SPRINGS!
A few months ago we asked you to nominate Corpus Christi in the Gazette's Best of the Springs. Thanks to your nominations, we are contenders in 4 categories - Best After School Program, Best Elementary School, and Best Preschool and Best Day Care! Please take a few minutes now and VOTE. Here's how:
- Go to http://www3.gazette.com/thebestofthesprings/
- Click on the Click Here to Vote Now tab
- Choose the FAMILY tab on the left side of the page
- Vote in the following areas: Best After School Program, Best Elementary School, and Best Preschool and Best Day Care
- You can also click on Best Middle School and fill in Corpus Christi Catholic School at the bottom.
- Join us at the event where they announce the winners! More info to come on this!
This is an easy way for you to get involved, and it will be difficult to win without 100% participation (get your friends and family involved too). We want to be make this a repeat year of being a BEST OF THE SPRINGS!
Thank God for Catholic Schools!
The Colorado Catholic Herald will feature Catholic Schools Week coverage in its February 7, 2014 issue. Catholic Schools Week is the perfect time to thank your favorite Catholic school faculty and staff (past and present!) for the special roles they have played in your and your children’s lives. We ALL had a favorite teacher, an inspiring coach, a memorable lunch lady or bus driver – and now is a great time to thank them for their years of devoted service. You could even share a moving story from your (or your children’s) days in Catholic schools!
To place your message – only $15 for 50 words! – contact Marie at The Colorado Catholic Herald at 719.866.6492, or email your message tomarie@coloradocatholicherald.
Celebrating Sunday- February 2, 2014
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
There was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was a devout and righteous man, awaiting the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and it had been revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord. He had longed to see the Messiah and recognizes that Jesus is the light, not just for Israel but for the entire world! Simeon's goal of life was fulfilled in this Presentation of the Lord! February 2nd is also known as Candlemass - 40 days after Christmas and mid-way between the Winter Solstice and Spring equinox.
On the Way to Mass..Ask your children to listen and count how many times they hear the word light? Why?
On the Way Home from Mass...Are there any elderly people in your lives? How can your children honor their wisdom?
Living the Word
In honor of Simeon and Anna, who was also a prophetess in the temple who also was praying for the coming of the Savior, spend some time with an elderly person in your life or visit a local nursing center. If your older relatives do not live close enough to visit, write them a letter or call them and let them know how special they are to you! In what way are the elderly a light for us?
In honor of Simeon and Anna, who was also a prophetess in the temple who also was praying for the coming of the Savior, spend some time with an elderly person in your life or visit a local nursing center. If your older relatives do not live close enough to visit, write them a letter or call them and let them know how special they are to you! In what way are the elderly a light for us?
AdvancEd School Survey and YOUR Participation
Every five years, it is an honor to welcome an AdvancEd (formally known as NCA) evaluation team to CCCS to determine our level of accreditation Your teachers, staff, the Home and School Association Board and the School Advisory Council are well on the way in preparing for this team to arrive here on March 17 and 18, 2014.
We need your input as stakeholders in our school! If you have not done so already, please access our school parent survey at AdvancEd Parent Survey and complete our survey. Your input is greatly needed and will be used in determining the next steps we take as a school! Thank you!
Also, if you are interested in serving on March 17 or 18 as a parent the team will interview, please let Mrs. Schindler know at kschindler@corpuschristicos.org. Thank you!
Middle School teachers are dedicated to providing additional assistance to middle school students each day from 2:45-3:15 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students just need to get a hall pass from the designated teacher during class and let parents know they will be staying after school for the day!
Middle School Teachers Available to Assist Students
Middle School teachers are dedicated to providing additional assistance to middle school students each day from 2:45-3:15 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students just need to get a hall pass from the designated teacher during class and let parents know they will be staying after school for the day!
Corpus Christi Scouts and American Heritage Girls
Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 21 and the family of Scouting
Since 1910, it has been the mission of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime and achieve their full potential, and to promote outdoor activities.
Pack 21 undertook this mission when it received its first charter in 1946 under Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Pack 21 prides itself in providing a quality program based on the principles of Cub Scouting. The Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Motto are ideals that are related to everything a Cub Scout does. These ideals are not tests to be passed in order to qualify for induction; they are principles that boys learn and incorporate into their everyday lives. Scouting gives boys the opportunity to develop their character, train in citizenship, and maintain personal fitness. Simply put - Scouting is fun with a purpose!
Pack 21 currently meets the third Thursday of every month during the school year, and den meetings vary based on the leaders. Cub Scouts offers opportunities for boys in 1st through 5th grade. Boys can join through out the year so don’t wait until next year!
For additional information please visit www.pack21cos.org or contact the Cub Master at votavala@aol.com
We are so proud of our Parish sponsored Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls and want to better promote participation in these groups! We therefore are beginning a new opportunity of all boys and girls who belong to any of these Corpus Christi Catholic Parish groups!
They get to wear their uniforms INSTEAD of their regular uniforms if:
- Their Meeting is immediately after school
- It is NOT a Mass day of Holy Day
If your child is interested in joining one of these groups, please contact the parish office for more information!
New ATTENDANCE PHONE LINE at CCCS
Now available is our new CCCS attendance line. By calling 719-632-5092 and pressing extension #106, you will be able to leave a message concerning absences, tardies and another attendance related message. We are excited to have this new line so we can better be able to serve our community by knowing quickly when students are absent or tardy. As a reminder, when calling into this new line - we ask that you call your child in each day they are absent or tardy.
Allergy Alert
As most of you know, we work under delegation of a registered school nurse here at Corpus Christi. At our last monthly visit, our nurse has given us direction related to any students who have allergies to such things as peanuts, bee stings, etc. Many students, with these type allergies, already have medications such as epipens and the required medical paperwork here at school in case of such an emergency but we have a few that do not. A private list of these students is available at all times in our school office and the cafeteria and it is noted whether or not we have meds available. Teachers are also informed on how they need to handle each situation if needed.
PLEASE NOTE: From this point forward - if a student has an allergy and we do not have emergency response medication or paperwork at our school office - 911 will be called immediately and then parents will be called, per our delegating nurses' direction. If your child does have an allergy and you would like emergency response medications to be kept here at school, please contact Dawn Ambuul or Nichole Munoz to acquire information on how to make this happen.
Get TEXTS from CCCS!
We are really excited to offer a new tool to our CCCS community! We are inviting parents, students and staff to subscribe to a program called SchoolTextLine so we can share announcements and reminders via text message!
To subscribe, you simply text: CCCS27 to: 96298 to start receiving text announcements and reminders from our school! We currently have 13 individuals who have signed up! Let's make this grow so it can be an effective communication tool!
Get your Yearbook for 2013/2014
Check it out! On line ordering for the first ever, student-produced Corpus Christi Yearbook is now available. Please follow the links below to order books, purchase an ad to promote your business or pay tribute to your child. You can also upload your favorite photos from school events for inclusion in the yearbook; action sports pictures are especially needed!
Secure on-line ordering via our publisher’s web site
- Cost is $25.00 per book
- Deadline for orders is March 31, 2014
- To buy a yearbook: https://yearbookforever.com Type in: Corpus Christi Catholic School
Both business ads and personal ads are available
- Full Page $60, Half Page $30, and Quarter Page $15
- Deadline for orders is March 1, 2014
- To buy an ad: https://yearbookforever.com Type in: Corpus Christi Catholic School
Submit your school event photos – Our yearbook team can’t be at all school events. Please upload only clear, sharp images.Our yearbook team will select and edit images as required - thanks for sharing!To upload photos:
- Go to: https://yearbookforever.com
- Type in: Corpus Christi Catholic School.
- Look for: Community Upload (lower right corner of the Corpus Christi page)
- You will need our access code to upload: CCColts (case matters)
Thanks to those of you who have already purchased your yearbook and uploaded photos using the PDF in the digital locker.
Dave Ramsey's Financial PEACE at Corpus Christi
We have just set the dates for our next FPU classes here at Corpus Christi. This will be our 9th class in the past 3 1/2 years! Over 120 families have completed the series so far! Here are the details for the next sessions:
Financial Peace University (FPU)
It is a nine week series that runs from 1/24/2014 - 3/21/14. It will be on Friday nights in the Youth Room (church basement) from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Baby sitting will be provided (let me know if your high schooler wants service hours). Cost is still right around $100 and interested parties can contact me directly to sign up at 593-9503. FPU "gives you the same financial advice that your grandma would" and helps you to "act your wage".
Generation Change
Many parents have been asking us how they can get money and budgeting information to their high school kids. Well, this Winter we are conducting a new program called "Generation Change". It is basically FPU for our teenagers. It presents one way for kids to look at their relationship with money from a biblical point of view. It will be a lot of fun!
Classes will be every other Sunday night from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. starting on1/12/2014 (through May 11th). There are a total of 9 classes which covers three separate series; BE, DO and GO. Total cost of the nine weeks is only $30.
Budget Counseling:
One other activity we are doing through the Budget Ministry is One-on-One budget counseling. Whether you want to work towards tithing as a goal or you want an overall review of some of your budgeting categories we will sit down with you at your kitchen table and talk things over with you. It is part of the ministry so there is no cost to you.
Please contact John Krause directly at 593-9503 or johnbkrause@aol.com to sign up for the classes or to schedule a counseling session.
SMHS FREE TUTORING
SMHS National Honor Society began their 2013-2014 peer-tutoring at St. Mary's (3:30-4:30) on Wednesday, January 8th. They will be offering this free opportunity every Wednesday for students K-8th grades. SMHS is more than willing to help with bus transportation Please contact Mrs. Robyn Cross for more information or to arrange transportation to St. Mary's at rcross
Flu Season Is HERE!! - UPDATED WELLNESS POLICY now available in Digital Locker
Flu Season has hit Colorado Springs with it's annual vengeance! :( Please reference our new document from the Colorado State Health Department entitled - "How Sick is TOO sick?" for the our updated school wellness policy in the digital locker of www.teacherease.com
SCRIP Letter Coming Home This Friday!
As a reminder, in January 2013, we began a diocesan mandated requirement that each family participate in our school SCRIP program or pay a flat fee instead of participating. As we put this incremental plan in place the first year requirement was that every family bring in a profit of $75 in SCRIP percentage credit or pay the $75.
Here's How it Works:
As an example, we get an average of 5% back on SCRIP cards. This means that for every $100 purchased in SCRIP cards, the school receives $5. By just purchasing $1500 over this last year in SCRIP that earns 5%, families have been able to meet the $75 requirement. The balance will be due on or before completion of re-registration for 2014-2015.
As stated, this is a three year incremental implementation for our school with the final 2015 year profit expectation capping at $275. In this final year of implementation, once this $275 has been met, all "extra" profit will come back to families in the form of TRIP (a Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program) which will be credited to their tuition accounts. Many families in other schools use SCRIP to pay most of their tuition just by buying gift cards to make their regular family purchases!!
Beginning this month through December, 2014, the expectation is that each family will purchase enough SCRIP to bring in a profit of $175. So using the 5% idea again, that would mean purchasing $3500 in 5% Scrip cards. As always, if you do not wish to participate, a flat payment of the $175 (or $75 for this year) is always acceptable *.
* Scrip requirements for new families to our school are based on the number of months of attendance and they are not responsible for the total amounts.
KOAM - EXPAND YOUR FAMILY - EXPAND THE FUN!
For your children, their new brother or sister may be their first exposure to another language, different customs, and new ways of thinking. These early experiences teach tolerance and may spark a lasting interest in world cultures, history, geography, and language. KoAm students arrive with round-trip airline tickets, complete medical insurance, tuition, school fees and personal spending money for the duration of their stay. The exchange students show appreciation to the host family with a monetary gift.
We have students ready to come in January and February. Please apply to become a KoAm host family by contacting Area Coordinator, Choungin Gilbert at 719-637-3584/719-201-7685
We have several students who would like to come in January/February and we would love to place them at your school. The following article placed in your school newsletter may bring forth new host families!
Safe 2 Tell
Sometimes it is hard for students to report to teachers and parents when there is something going on in their lives that they know is not ok and they don't know what to do about-abuse, suicide, etc. Corpus Christi Catholic School is now partnering with a wonderful organization formed here in Colorado Springs called Safe 2 Tell. Safe 2 Tell - http://safe2tell.org/ is an organization designed to allow youth to anonymously report events that they may not be willing or able to report to adults in their lives. These reports are then sent to the school where we can contact local authorities or parents to get students the help they may need. Please access the website above or call 877-542-7233 for more information.
Here's What Happening As We Celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - January 26-February 1!
Here's the EXCITING ways we are celebrating:
Sunday, January 26 - Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Parish
Corpus Christi School Day at Corpus Christi Parish! Students who attend Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church for Mass in UNIFORM will receive a FREE DRESS DOWN PASS today! We will then have two open house times at our school today - one at 10 AM and one at Noon! Come join us after Mass for coffee and donuts and bring a friend to show around the school!
Monday, January 27 - Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Community
Today our CCCS will be showing our appreciation to our wonderful community! Today we will be going out on class service projects! Please send back permission slips that your child's teacher asap if needed. Also, we are making BIRTHDAY BOXES! CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS SHIRTS and UNIFORM BOTTOMS!
Each class is assigned an item (listed below) to bring today! These items will be put together and placed in a box by our 8th graders and then given to Catholic Charities to share with the low income families they served so they can celebrate their family birthdays! It should be a GREAT learning experience! Here's what to send to school with your child:
- Pre-school, Pre-K Wrapping paper or gift bags
- Kinder –Wilson Paper plates/napkins
- Kinder-Leckey Balloons
- 1st – Maloney
Party Bags - 1st-Baca
Party hats - 2nd – Ortiz
Party bag fillers - 2nd-Gonzalez
Streamers - 3rd – Corbett P
arty Bag Fillers - 4th – Gieck
Balloons and Streamers - 5th – Nuvolini
Birthday Cake Candles - 6th – Degenhart
Forks/spoons - 7th – Hennessey Frosting
- 7th – Conlon
Cake Mix - 8th – Bruno Boxes/Baskets
Tuesday, January 28 - Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Students
Today we have celebrate our daily theme of: CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS A FIESTA! Today students dress down in their "fiesta" colors or clothing! We will have dancing, food and fun beginning at 1:45 today! We are asking our CCCS Fiesta Dance Team to perform and then teach us some moves! This will be followed by a fiesta dance for our students! Parents are HIGHLY encouraged to join us for this celebration of our students! FIESTA WEAR or CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS SHIRTS and UNIFORM BOTTOMS!
Wednesday, January 29 - Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Nation
NO CCCS Mass due to Friday's events - RED, WHITE AND BLUE SHIRTS OR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS SHIRTS and UNIFORM BOTTOMS!
Children will have the opportunity to “Dress Down” in red, white and/or blue “Americana” clothing. During this day each homeroom class and middle school religion classes will be making Valentines for Vets and a thank you craft for our volunteers. At 2:00 PM this afternoon, our Corpus Christi Boy Scouts will be invited to perform the Flag ceremony. Families will be invited to attend – especially those that are active and retired military. We will ask Father Mark and/or Fr. Joe to join us to say a blessing for us and then we will join hands in a prayer circle around the gym to pray for those serving our nation.
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Thursday, January 30 - Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Vocations
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS SHIRTS and UNIFORM BOTTOMS!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS SHIRTS and UNIFORM BOTTOMS!
This day we will be celebrating how we are each called to serve God in different ways! We will be inviting area Priests, Deacons, Sisters and other religious Lay employees in our Diocese to come and have lunch with us for the day!
We will run an assembly schedule today and at 1:45 PM, a special presentation about vocations will be held for all 6-8 grade students with a sister speaking with girls and a priest speaking with boys. Our religious visitors for the day will be invited to visit Preschool-5th Grade to perhaps read them a story.
Students in Preschool-5th Grade will create thank you notes that will be given or sent to area religious. Invitations to today’s events will also be sent from the school office to all religious in our diocese. |
Friday, January 31- Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers- ALL SCHOOLS MASS at St. Dominic's! Students WEAR MASS UNIFORMS and are picked up after Mass at school at around noon!
This day we will be focusing on the value that our dedicated Teachers, Staff and Volunteers make in our Catholic Schools! During morning drop-off, teachers will be serving a cup of hot chocolate to parents as they drop off students! Included with the hot chocolate the CCCS Student Council will present the thank you crafts created by homeroom classes to our volunteers/parents as they drop off students!
We will be showing our appreciation to all who serve as staff and teachers of our diocese who make Catholic education a wonderful experience by celebrating our annual ALL SCHOOLS MASS and Staff Awards Assembly at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church!
To continue to honor faculty and staff, we will be hosting a special Staff Luncheon when they return this day and ask students to make thank you notes for teachers and staff.
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Saturday, February 1- Faith, Knowledge and Service: Celebrating Our SHARED Faith
This evening we will have our annual HSA Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle to celebrate the conclusion of Catholic Schools week here at Corpus Christi Catholic School. All parishioners, parents, and adult community members will be invited to join us this evening beginning at 6PM with a beautiful dinner, drinks, fun and fellowship! This event has been so well attended in the past, we have grown out of our cafeteria space! It will be a great time to celebrate the gifts Corpus Christi Catholic School is providing today and has been providing for the last 93 years!
Reminder of THINGS to DO:- Check out your classroom teacher's blogs! They are working hard to keep you in the loop of all that is going in in their classrooms! This is a great way to be in the "know" of what your students are learning in class! These can be accessed via our website or by following your teachers at the link they have shared.
- Look for re-registration info coming from Al Chromy very soon!
WHAT'S COMING SOON:
Monday, February 3-Regular School Day; Everyday Uniform for K-8; Square One Art Begins
Tuesday, February 4 - Everyday Uniform for K-5; PE Uniforms for 6-8; Check your student's 3rd Quarter Progress on www.teacherease.com; 7th Graders to Ameritowne
Wednesday, February 5 - Mass Uniform for K-8; 1:45 - School Mass
Thursday, February 6- HSA Meeting 7:30 AM; Middle School Science Fair in Elementary Science Lab; Everyday Uniform for K-8
Friday, February 7- First Friday Adoration 11:15-11:45; Noon Dismissal; Staff PLC 1-4; HSA and SAC to Computer Lab for AdvancEd Training
Sunday, February 9 - Corpus Christi Colors Sunday - come to CC Mass for a dress down pass when you wear your CC Mass uniform
Sunday, February 9 - Corpus Christi Colors Sunday - come to CC Mass for a dress down pass when you wear your CC Mass uniform
Monday, February 10-Everyday Uniform for K-5; Square One Art Begins
Tuesday, February 11 - Everyday Uniform for K-5; PE Uniforms for 6-8
Wednesday, February 12 - Mass Uniform for K-8; 1:45 - School Mass
Thursday, February 13- V-Day Shirts with Uniform Bottoms; Valentine's Day Parties for Preschool-5th Graders - 11-Noon; NOON DISMISSAL; Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3PM-7PM
Friday, February 14- NO SCHOOL; Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 AM-NOON; Teacher Comp Time from Noon-3:15 PM
Monday, February 17- NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Monday, February 17- NO SCHOOL - President's Day
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