College Heights Christian School

October 17^th, 8:00-Noon

I hope lots of you are planning on coming out for our Beautification Day!  It’s going to be fun and productive.  First, we will meet for coffee and snacks at 8:00 AM.  At 8:15, we will be conducting a “New Heights: Approach” mini-tour for anyone who hasn’t attended a tour yet.  We are doing this to give all parents and church members a chance to see what the New Heights program is all about.   The mini-tour will be about 20 minutes, and then we can get to work!  We will have lists posted on the church windows for workers to pick their projects.  There are gardening projects, carpentry and wood work, seasonal cleaning, etc. 

Best of all, it’s a time for us to be together and get to know one another better!  Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Final Note:  Starting tomorrow, I (Mrs. Alderson) will be gone for a few (9) days.  I will be leaving the office in the capable hands of Mrs. Blomquist, Mrs. Wooff and Mrs. Annette, with support and backup from Pastor David.  So, no more blogging for a while.   I will keep you all in prayer while I’m gone and ask that you do the same for me.  See you soon!

Thanks everyone, for coming out to our first “Eating with Eagles” night at Chuck E. Cheese’s.  Looks like everyone had a fun time, and it was great to spend a little recreational time with you all.  We’ll keep you posted as we get notification from the restaurants about how much was credited back to the school. 

The question has been asked, “Why Thursday?  Why not a weekend night?”  Good question, and I know that it would be a little less stressful, but the restaurants we have been in contact with so far do not offer the fundraising option on weekend nights.  So for now, it’s every other Thursday.  We will try to keep the homework down on Eating With Eagles nights. 

The next event is on Thursday, October 1st, at Rubios, in the Ralph’s shopping center on Victoria.  Flyers will be coming home on Friday.  If you want extra flyers to give to friends and family, just let us know, we can get you more.  Customers who mention CHCS when they order will be helping the school.

Art: Our new art classes have begun!   Mrs. Cooper is helping the students with some wonderful projects.  It’s fun and exciting to watch!

Camp: Middle School “Camp Whatever” was a great success, despite the wind and the dirt.  We got to know one another better, learned more about our awesome God, and had  a lot of  fun too!  It was a nice start to what I think is going to be a fantastic year!  Thanks to Grandma Betty for preparing all of our food, Mr.  Fitts and Mr. Alderson for overnight chaperoning, Pastors Bobby and Kirk for their words of wisdom, Mrs. Bang for leading us in worship, and the amazing Middle School staff for their 24/7 supervision, activity preparation and TLC.  Thanks parents for allowing your kids to learn from this awesome experience outside of their confort zones.

Fund-raising: Please keep encouraging your children to present the Abundant Funds merchandise catalog to friends and family.  There are lots of cool items that people can kick start their Christmas shopping with! And the kids can win some very nice prizes while helping the school.

CHCS is off to a great start.  What an awesome bunch of kids! It’s a joy reconnect with parents and get to know the new faces as well!  There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air!  If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call (658-2900) , send an email (chcseagles@sbcglobal.net)  or stop by the office.  I know that as we work together, this is going to be a fantastic year!

Friday, Sept. 4:  On-the-Go Food Packs  Last day to order On-the-Go Emergency food packs.  They’re an easy way to be prepared for any emergency.  Keep one in your car “just in case”.  $20.  Profits will help 4^th and 5^th grade attend their Sacramento Historic Tour. 

Monday, Sept. 7:  Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, Sept. 9: Middle School “Camp Whatever”  Be sure to get your permission slip and camp fee ($30) in this week. 

A.M. Parking Lot Safety:  Please be sure to stay in the drive zone.  If you need to park, please find a space in an area which is not coned-off.  Thanks!

Important Calendar Change!  Fall Beautification Day has been rescheduled to October 10^th from 8:00-12:00.  Morning snacks and coffee provided!