March 4, 2024

Dear CCS Families,

Happy March 4th, as we march forth into a busy spring season here at CCS! 

(Hope you see what I did there…)

So much happening, and so much energy as the temperatures (finally) are starting to rise, the trees are beginning to bloom, and both Easter and Spring Break are on the horizon. As we look to the month ahead, I would like to take this moment and highlight a few important items of information.

Thanks for a Meaningful Black History Month

I know – I spoke of the month ahead but before we look forward I feel compelled to celebrate the great work done in February to recognize and celebrate Black History Month here at CCS. From classroom lessons, to thematic, student-led chapels throughout the month, our students, faculty, and fiends did a great job of honoring the contributions and history of African Americans in our community and beyond. I would like to especially thank our guest speakers for middle and high school chapels, who shared their stories and first hand experiences. I would also like to celebrate the students in our 12 grade applied ministry course who provided student voice and leadership in developing chapels. Finally, and importantly, I want to thank our faculty and staff who steered this work, from the early education classroom lesson, to the fantastic elementary chapel we had last week, and the memorable culminating high school chapel that we had last week.

Calling All Athletes

As you know, we have 2 new members of our Knights athletics program – incoming Athletic Director Mr. Seth Sitzman and newly installed Head Football Coach Mr. Rashad Daniels. While both gentlemen have already been introduced to students at recent middle and high school chapels, they will be on campus this Saturday, March 9, should you like to come and meet them. Specifically, we are asking our middle and high school families who would like to meet our coaches to stop in for coffee, donuts, and conversation at 9 AM, in our atrium. Families with younger students (early ed and elementary) are encouraged to come for a meet and greet at 2 PM, also in the atrium. Both sessions will last approximately 1 hour.

Community Connections: Annual Partners Breakfast

Weekends are busy this month at CCS! On Saturday, March 16, we will be having our first annual Partners Breakfast event at which we will be presenting opportunities for business owners, philanthropists, and others who are interested in partnering and supporting the mission of Community Christian School. This event will take place in our atrium, from 9-11 AM. If you are a business owner or donor we would love to have the opportunity to speak with you and also to offer a space for networking with other like minded members of our community. And, if you know someone that is not directly tied to our CCS community but would be interested in investing in Christian education in our area, please help us spread the word.

Easter is Coming!

One of the things I am most grateful for in working in a Christian education environment is that we can openly, unabashedly, and enthusiastically celebrate Easter! This year, and in years that follow as the calendar applies, CCS will be out session on March 29 in recognition of Good Friday. This decision was made to recognize the significance of that day as well as allow families time to commemorate with each other in advance of Easter weekend. On Thursday, March 28, I would like to invite our parents to join us for our annual CCS Easter Chapel services. Along with Christmas, this is truly one of the most memorable and impactful days of our school year. And, as we are a ministry of Community Bible Church, I would also like to invite you to Easter weekend activities and services including Good Friday evening worship, our annual “Eggstravaganza” Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 30, and Easter Sunday services. As always, if you are looking for a church home I know you would find CBC a vibrant and engaging place for worship and to plug in to both God’s word and God’s work – for your whole family.

In closing, I pray for a successful, joyous, and rewarding spring season for each of us here at CCS. And, as always, should you have questions or if I can be of service please do not hesitate to contact me or a member of our leadership team.