Hi, All. I’m sincerely sorry our school year got truncated yet AGAIN! Arkel is doing an amazing job with the rebuild, and we’re getting all new floors as well (so 2s, fellowship hall, offices, etc.). Which is good, because our 2s area needed some TLC paint-wise and flooring-wise. So Praise the Lord!! Lots of goodContinue reading “Final Thoughts from CCP for 2020-21 Families”
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Share the Love
Good afternoon, All. Just a few things: Registration went well! We have a wait list in all age groups.Scholastic flyers are going home this week. Deadline to order is Wednesday, February 24th. Happy Valentine’s Day (Sunday)…Happy Mardi Gras next week! CCP will be closed for the week and will reopen Monday, February 22nd. In a book I’mContinue reading “Share the Love”
Reading to 2 and 3 Year Olds
I was talking with another teacher this afternoon about reading. I’m sure you already know this, but the primary indicator of future academic success is READING! This includes picture books, read alouds (at home and school), being surrounded by literature (think home library or bookshelves in various places in the home)…and MUCH of that happensContinue reading “Reading to 2 and 3 Year Olds”
Brick Donations
Christ Covenant has launched our Gift Bricks fundraiser to support our 2021 New Playground Initiative. For $100 you can leave a lasting legacy at CCP with an engraved brick (or bricks!) that will be incorporated into the playground’s final design. The bricks make a great Christmas gift that won’t require a shelf or bin atContinue reading “Brick Donations”
Stop Stealing Time
A teacher just sent me this link: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/lets-stop-stealing-time-from-children It’s worth a read…and in case you don’t make it to the bottom, here’s the end: Do you want to know what kids want to do? They want to dawdle. They want to explore. They want to sniff the dandelions and squish mud between their toes. TheyContinue reading “Stop Stealing Time”
Extracurricular Activities Start in January 2021
Monday: Teddy Tennis at 2 PM Tuesday: Soccer at 2 PM Wednesday: Tumbling Tigers at 2 PM Wednesday: TOT Basketball at 8:15 AM Thursday: Arts and Crafts at 2 PM Parents should check their email for details on how to sign up for each activity.
2020 Memory Work
The children of CCP memorize Scripture and a short catechism during their daily morning meeting and weekly chapel times. This is what they worked on in 2020-2021. Philippians 4:4-9 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxiousContinue reading “2020 Memory Work”
2019 Memory Work
The children of CCP memorize Scripture and a short catechism during their daily morning meeting and weekly chapel times. This is what they worked on in 2019-2020. Psalm 121 A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from theContinue reading “2019 Memory Work”