Important Dates for CCS in January!
Due to inclement weather, CCS will be closed on Friday, January 10th. We want to ensure your safety and well-being. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Merry Christmas!
Our 5th grade class did an amazing job presenting "The Light Gift." It tells the story of a young girl's journey of kindness, which leads her to discover the greatest gift of all. Her journey reveals the wonder of God's perfect timing: "Stay on the way and treat others as you would the coming King."
Family Discipleship Night was incredible! Adam Griffin, coauthor of Family Discipleship and host of the Family Discipleship podcast, shared some practical ways to disciple our children and grandchildren. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us that discipleship is an ongoing conversation in the day-to-day living in our family. Adam shared some practical takeaways that we can all begin to implement today: (1) Read the Bible aloud daily as a family (2) Pray aloud for each of your children and speak scripture over them (3) Spend one-on-one time monthly with each of your children.
Another highlight: we are called to be different, set apart. Adam used the analogy of "raising Green Bay Packer fans in a Dallas Cowboys town." Christians are not called to be like the world...we are called to be different.
What is happening at CCS?
Celebrating our elementary students for embodying the Crusader Way during the second quarter of school.
Join us for Family Discipleship Night at the FC Worship Center on December 11 at 6:30PM! This is a free event for the community, hosted by Claiborne Christian and Family Church. Childcare is provided for infants through 5th grade. Sign-up is required for childcare. Link below.
https://fc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/852488
Guest Speaker Bio:
Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas, will be speaking. He has previously worked as a NextGen Minister, Student Minister, public high school teacher, Young Life leader, itinerant speaker, and as an Elder and Spiritual Formation Pastor on the Executive Team at The Village Church. Adam co-authored the book "Family Discipleship" with Matt Chandler. He is married to Chelsea, and together they have three sons: Oscar, Gus, and Theodore.
Happy Thanksgiving from CCS to you and your family! Share a photo of someone you are thankful for this year.
The Two Penny Food Drive was an incredible success! Thanks to the generous contributions of our dedicated Crusader families, we managed to fill an entire trailer with over 3,800 items of food donations. It's heartwarming to see our community come together to support those in need, and we truly appreciate everyone who participated by donating or spreading the word. Your efforts have made a significant impact, and we are grateful for your kindness and support!
The Bracelet Club is creating ornaments for the City of West Monroe Christmas Tree Exhibition. They’ve chosen a glittery "Merry & Bright" theme to showcase their bubbly personalities and the joy of Christ! The trees will be on display at City Hall starting Monday, December 2nd.
We are truly grateful for the opportunity to come together for another wonderful Thanksgiving Lunch. It’s such a joy to see our CCS family gather, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. This year’s celebration was filled with delicious food, laughter, and meaningful connections. Thank you all for your contributions and for making this celebration the best one yet! We look forward to many more memorable moments together.
Mrs. Bostick had her students write a story about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Afterward, she demonstrated their steps using bread, peanut butter, and jelly. This helped the students understand the importance of including detailed instructions in their writing.
During chapel on Thursday, November 7, Middle and High School students had the honor of hearing from two veterans: Master Sergeant Philip John Staten and First Sergeant Brett Bennett. These decorated service members shared their experiences of serving our country selflessly.
They reminded us that Jesus sacrificed His life for us so that we may have eternal life. The veterans also challenged all of us to serve the Kingdom of God and to make sacrifices for others in our daily lives.
As we honor all veterans on Veterans Day for their sacrifices, let us also remember to live sacrificially for the Kingdom of God!
Book Fair - November 18th to 22nd, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Mrs. Parker’s 4th grade class held a class president election to go along with the presidential election. Students made campaign signs and hung them all over campus and filled out voter registration cards all while learning the importance of voting. On Monday, they presented their campaign speeches to their class. On Tuesday, they were given the opportunity to give their speeches to junior high and high school classes. Students from all classes were allowed to vote. A voting booth and ballot box were created to try and give them a full voting experience. The winner was Genevieve Taylor!
What is happening at CCS?
Important Dates for CCS in November
Dreamer Jowers - We’ve spent the past three days at the ACSI Flourishing Schools Conference learning from so many gifted speakers! This included learning how to ‘regain Biblical clarity in a secular world’ and how to help students develop a confident faith. We discussed ways to engage students in the classroom as we teach. Lastly, we looked at what it meant to be ‘flourishing’ individuals as well as a ‘flourishing’ school! We look forward to sharing these insights with all our staff as we continue to partner with family and church to disciple our students!
"May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children." Psalm 115:14
Thanksgiving Luncheon Menu: Adult Plate - Ham, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert & Drink. Student Plate - Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit, Green Beans, Cookie & Drink. Please purchase your adult and student plates through the CCS website.
