NEXT WEEK AT CCA
Next Week December 3 - 9
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NOTICE
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As we continue to learn from your feedback, we are trying something new with this email. We moved ALL of the sign-ups to the end of the message. Our hope is that this makes it easier for you to find. Please give feedback to Cindy Ward cward@discovercca.org.
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NEXT WEEK
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SEMI-ANNUAL TUITION PAYERS
Invoices were sent, and payment is due on Monday, Dec. 5. Payment can be made by check or cash (preferred) to the Front Desk or Business Office.
UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER GIFTS
We will collect donations for the collaborative Upper School Teacher Gift until Monday, Dec. 5 at morning drop off. Once students start changing classes every hour it becomes challenging for families to recognize the teachers at Christmas. To help, we take a collection from Upper School families (6th-12th) who wish to give and combine the money to put together a gift basket for each teacher. Please place your cash donations, along with any cards or notes in the box at the Front Desk.
RAISE RIGHT PHYSICAL GIFT CARDS
Your gift-card order forms are due back by drop-off on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 7. This is your chance to order a physical card - to use or give – and have CCA pay the shipping! A percentage of these cards goes to CCA at NO additional cost to you. This is our most profitable FREE fundraiser! Get a printable versions of the order form or order online.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TOY DRIVE
NHS invites your participation in a toy drive to support a Pine Island residents impacted by Hurrican Ian. FISH (Fellow Islanders Sending Help) is hosting a free Toy & Gift Store to give special Christmas cheer to those in need. New, unwrapped toys can be brought to school during drop off beginning through December 7. Please see our flyer with specific toy suggestions.
GIVING TUESDAY
Thank you for your support of CCA on Giving Tuesday last week. We appreciate those of you who gave. We do still have a great way to go before we can meet the demands of our Scholarship Fund. If you are able to give, there are students who need your support. You can donate through the PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1455046 or by cash/check at the Front Desk or Business Office.
PARENT PARTNER
Parent Partners are asked to check in by 8:15 am at the front desk but must arrive no later than 8:30 am. Please visit: www.discovercca.org/calendars for Parent Partner requirement details. Be sure you have marked your calendar and have arranged to be at school for your assigned day. If you have questions, please reach out to Melissa Hemmer at mhemmer@discovercca.org or 732-778-4463.
Monday, 12/5
Arguelles
Murphy
Wednesday, 12/7
Newton
Petralia
Friday, 12/9
Getts
Onofri
Pankau
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UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING
The Morris House invites you to an afternoon of Christmas Caroling. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 3:15 PM, we will visit Discovery Village at the Forum to sing to the residents. After signing, we will head over to Love Boat Ice Cream for a delicious treat. Put on your festive attire, g your smile and your best singing voice to help us bring some cheer for the residents of Discovery Village. House points will be awarded. The address is 2619 Forum Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33905.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSAL
Rehearsal for our Christmas program will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14th from 2:30-4:30 for all participants. This is required for all KP-5th grades, Drama elective and ensemble elective students. Parents should arrive by 3:30 and can wait in the auditorium. Students will be dismissed when they are finished with their portion of the rehearsal.
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT GIFT EXCHANGE
Don’t forget to bring a gift to swap on Friday, Dec. 16! Please see 11/28 email from Mrs. Cecil for details about student gift exchange.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
CCA’s performance of Klinkenschnell the Christmas Bell will be presented on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 pm. Come watch our drama, elective and lower-school students perform. Please invite your family and friends to come to enjoy the show and support the performers. Students in the show are expected to be present no later than 6 pm. The show begins at 6:30 pm. Refreshments will be served after the performance. If you have any questions, please contact Hector Rodriguez at hrodriguez@discovercca.org.
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SIGN-UPS
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BITTYBALL SIGN-UPS
This is the last week for our lower school students in PK-5th grade to sign up for Bittyball Basketball! Teams will be co-ed and split into our Mini Mavericks (PK-2nd) and Might Mavericks (3rd-5th). Practices will be on Fridays beginning with the 1st before Christmas break and resuming the Friday after break (no practices or games during holiday break). Games will be Saturday mornings every week from Jan. 14th-Feb. 4th. Sign-ups are open and run through December 11th. To sign your Maverick up, follow the link below: https://fs19.formsite.com/discovercca/q2wqsimred/index.html
SPRING PARENT PARTNER SIGN-UP IS LIVE!!
Spring Parent Partner sign-ups are now open from now until December 27! Please sign up for the parent partner days that will work best for you. Also, notice the weekly morning Parent Partner option if that better fits your schedule. We really appreciate and value the time you give to being a parent partner.
*All returning families are required to sign up for 3 parent partner days for the year, minimum of 1 parent partner day per semester.
*All new families are required to sign up for 4 total parent partner days per year, 1 per quarter.
*If you have 1/2 day students only, please sign up for 1/2 parent partner spots.
*While parents are always welcome to serve and visit our campus, families with students in only Kinder-Prep do not have to serve parent partner days. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Melissa Hemmer at 732-778-4463 or mhemmer@discovercca.org. If you have not signed up by Dec. 27, dates will be assigned to you for fulfilling your parent partner requirement.
For the traditional, full-day Parent Partner option, please use this link:
For the morning Parent Partner option, please use this link:
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CALENDAR:
www.discovercca.org/calendars
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5 – Semi-Annual Tuition Due
7 – Chick-Fil-A lunch
9 – Home Basketball Game
12 – Home Basketball Game
13- Christmas Caroling
14 – Dollar Day & Pizza lunch, Christmas Program Rehearsal
15 – Christmas Program
16 – Noon Dismissal
17 – Jan 2: Christmas Break