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The Biggest Fundraiser of the Year is Coming . . .
The CCCS Crab Feed and Auction is Saturday, February 27 at the Shadelands Art Center in Walnut Creek.
We would love for you to join us. Eat as much crab as you can, have as much fun as you can and celebrate our commitment to making CCCS the best that it can be.
Click here to print out the invitation and reservation form and return it to the front office. Early Bird registration is just $40 per ticket or $35 per person for a table of 8, 9, or 10. After February 5 all tickets increase to $45 each.
Matching Gift Program a Huge Success
The Development Office of Contra Costa Christian School would like to humbly thank the many parents, constituents, and supporters who have so graciously contributed to the Matching Gift Program!
A Matching Gift Program was put in place 2 months ago when two donors stepped forward with a $20,000 Matching Gift challenge. We are happy to report that as of the January 31 deadline, we have received over $25,000 in new and increased giving! What an incredible showing of God’s faithfulness and a true testimony to the support of Contra Costa Christian School.
We are also pleased to announce that the additional amount of $5,000 will also be matched by our donors! What a blessing! We are truly humbled by all who have contributed to the Matching Gift Program of CCCS.
Thank you once again for your love and support of CCCS! Please continue to keep Contra Costa Christian in your thoughts and prayers.
In His Service,
Greg Van Soelen, Ann Lobo
Development Office
Middle School Preview Day - February 4
Click on the link below to find out more about our Middle School Preview Day which is being held for current and prospective 5th grade students and their parents.
Re-Enrollment for 2010-2011 Begins!
Can you believe that it is already time to re-enroll for the 2010-2011 school year? On behalf of the board, teachers, staff, and administrators we want to thank you for the privilege of partnering with you in the education of your child(ren) this year. We look forward to a continuing relationship with you in the school year to come. Currently enrolled families are asked to return the re-enrollment form and fee by January 29. Enrollment will open to new families on February 1 (the fee also increases February 1). We encourage you to re-enroll before January 29 to insure a place for your family and to take advantage of the lower fee.
Our referral program is one easy way to reduce your tuition costs. Here’s how it works: For each family that you refer to the school, you will receive a credit of one month’s tuition (maximum of $400 per month).
Elementary Students Participate in Service Project
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in a service project for World Impact in Oakland. They decorated shoeboxes with items purchased for a child about their same age. On November 19 students brought all of their brightly decorated boxes to the big table in the MPR and we prayed for the children who would be receiving them.
Thanks to all parents and students for participating in this project and to Mrs. Walters for delivering the boxes. With the money collected from chapel offerings this year, we also were able to purchase and deliver a badly needed vacuum cleaner for this organization.
Chris Hanley Wins CCC Geographic Bee
Chris Hanley, an 8th grader here at CCCS won the school-level competition for the National Geographic Bee on Monday, November 30. The school-level Bee is the first round in the 22nd annual National Geographic Bee. Chris will now take a written test which will be submitted. Up to 100 of the top scorers of this test will be eligible to compete in their state Bee on April 9, 2010.
Congratulations also go to James Lackore, our second place winner, and Ryan Francis, who finished in third place. Other students who competed in this school-level competition included Kali Gelston and Griffin Meeks (5th grade), Keeton Van Soelen (6th grade), Cati Krutilla and Lauren Esakson (7th grade), and Stephen Anduza and Anders Young (8th grade).
CCCHS Students Receive AP Scholar Awards
Three students at Contra Costa Christian Schools have earned Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.
The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. At Contra Costa Christian,
one student qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. That student is Dena Nederhood.
Two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Emily Huizenga and Shelby Solomon.
The College Board’s AP program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the 1.6 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award.
CCCHS Seniors Shine
47 Seniors were honored at Commencement 2009, held on June 13. The Graduation ceremony was a celebration; tinged with dignity and gratitude. The commencement address was given by Mr. Grant Padmos, Academic Dean and Teacher at CCCHS. The Salutatory Address was given by Emily Huizenga; the Valedictory Address by Cheuk Wong. This very gifted class earned over $400,000 in scholarships to top colleges and universities! Following is a list of institutions that our seniors will attend next year:
•Biola University, La Mirada, CA
•Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
•Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
•Chico State University
•Concordia University, Portland, OR
•Contra Costa Community College, Richmond, CA
•Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA
•Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
•George Fox University, Newburg, OR
•Gordon College, Wenham, MA
•Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA
•Musician Institute of Technology, Los Angeles, CA
•Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
•San Francisco State University
•St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
•U.S. Military
•University of California, Berkeley
•University of California, Los Angeles
•University of California, Riverside
•University of California, Santa Cruz
•University of Nevada, Reno
•Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Contra Costa Christian High Voted #1 for Sportsmanship
The BAC-Bay Counties League schools have voted Contra Costa Christian High School as the most outstanding sportsmanship school in the BCL for the 2008-2009 school year.
This award is a tribute to our Athletic Director, students, parents, faculty and administration by demonstrating the ideals of good sportsmanship at BCL contests. CCCHS was evaluated on the following criteria:
•Treating opponents and officials with the respect that is due
•Taking victory and defeat without undue emotionalism
•Controlling of tempers on and off the playing field
•Being positive with officials supporting their decisions
•Cooperating with other coaches in promoting good sportsmanship at contests
•Making the opponents feel welcomed to our facility
•Fans are hospitable and positive in their support of both home and visiting teams
•No player or coach ejections throughout the entire school year.
CCCS Spiritwear is Now Available!
New *limited edition* items as well as our classic style
Click the link below for the order form and to view samples.
New Software for Student Management
CCCS is transitioning to the Renweb school management software package. Renweb is a comprehensive suite of tools that includes modules for scheduling, grading, accounting, and more. Included is a system for communication with parents called ParentsWeb. You are invited and encouraged to log in to ParentsWeb by navigating to www.renweb.com and clicking the ParentsWeb Login link on the left side. When prompted, use the our school ID which is CCCS-CA.
WASC Gives CCCS A Six Year Term of Accreditation
At a time when accreditation terms of three years are the norm, CCCS has a six-year accreditation with a midterm review! Congratulations to the entire CCCS family on this impressive accomplishment! Read the following excerpt from a letter from Thomas Beecher, WASC Commission Chair:
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is pleased to announce the action taken by the Accrediting Commission for Schools granting Contra Costa Christian Schools a six-year term of accreditation with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2014. The action was taken after a careful study of the Visiting Committee Report which noted many laudable aspects of the school.
Our continued WASC accreditation assures parents and community that CCCS has been evaluated extensively and provides a school where students perform, standards are met, teachers are qualified, and the future is bright! For more information on WASC accreditation, visit www.acswasc.org
The CCCS Fund is a way for parents, friends and school supporters to help fund programs and material purchases that directly impact the students at Contra Costa Christian. This year the CCCS Fund will support the following:
New Language Arts Curriculum for Middle School
New K-5 Science Curriculum
New Spanish Curriculum for High School
Kuder Career Planning System
RenWeb School Management Software
Tuition Assistance
You can make your CCCS Fund gift on-line through our PayPal link or you can send your gift directly to the school. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of our students!
