Next Week for NOVEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 28
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NEXT WEEK
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THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 24-28 is Thanksgiving Break. We are thankful for the families of CCA!
READ-A-THON
We have officially launched the “Reading for Roots Read-a-thon”! You should have received an email this week with instructions for your student to set up their fundraising page. On this page, they can set their reading goal, their fundraising goal, and even upload a photo. Once their page is complete, they can share it with family and friends!
The CCA Read-a-thon will take place December 1st-6th. Students will log their minutes directly on their fundraising page each day. Any reading-including required school reading-counts toward their goal!
This is a school-wide fundraiser supporting our Planting Roots Capital Campaign. We are grateful for a generous donor who has agreed to match up to $12,000!
There are also exciting incentives for our CCA students, including:
• Sliming a principal
• Pie-ing a teacher
• Pizza parties
• Special dress-down passes
• And more!
Thank you for supporting CCA and encouraging a love of reading!
ADMISSIONS
Current families have enrollment priority until February 16th, 2026, when we will open available seats to new families. If you plan to enroll a new student for the 26/27 school year, please reach out to Shawna Ritter, Admissions Director, as soon as possible for instructions on applying and to be added to our wait pool. Her direct email is: sritter@discovercca.org
Note: Current students are automatically re-enrolled through the Continuous Enrollment Agreement. If you plan to withdraw, notify Admissions by February 15, 2026. No action is needed if you’re continuing enrollment.
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SIGN-UPS:
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CHRISTMAS SEMI-FORMAL DANCE
8th – 12th grade students are invited to attend the Christmas semi-formal on Friday, December 19th at Moody River Clubhouse. There will be Christmas snacks, games, and dancing. Deadline to sign up is December 14th.
https://fs19.formsite.com/discovercca/Christmas-Semi-Formal/index
DECEMBER LUNCH SIGNUP:
Sign up by November 23rd for December Hot Lunch. Please note due to a price increase from Chick-fil-a, hot lunch orders from this restaurant are now more expensive.
If you have any questions, please email Sara Sawicki at ssawicki@discovercca.org
Sign up here: https://fs19.formsite.com/discovercca/mhhuo0sdtq/index
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UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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POINSETTIAS
If you ordered a poinsettia, they will be ready for pick-up during dismissal on Wednesday, December 3. There are 8 plants remaining to be sold! If you missed the purchase deadline and would like to have a plant, contact Christi Cecil ccecil@discovercca.org.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Join us on Wednesday, December 17th at 2:00pm for CCA’s annual Christmas program! All Upper school students will perform their Morning Assembly recitation. Select electives from Lower and Upper school will also be performing: Performances by Lower School Classes, Ensemble, Ninja Kids, Violin, Ballet, all Upper School Students; Table Displays by STEM, and Once Upon a Craft.
We invite you to join in celebrating the Christmas season together. If you have questions, contact Mr. Rodriguez at Hrodriguez@discovercca.org
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” BY BARBARA ROBINSON
CCA’s drama department invites you to attend the production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 PM. The production will take place at Crossroads Baptist Church and is followed by light refreshments. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children when purchased in advance, or $18 for adults and $10 for children at the door. Come support our CCA Mavericks and enjoy an evening of fellowship. Tickets go on sale soon!
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PARENT PARTNER
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1ST SEMESTER PARENT PARTNER
We love having our parents plugged into our school day! We can’t wait to see you on campus this fall! Contact Melissa Hemmer at mhemmer@discovercca.org or 732-778-4463 for urgent issues. For all Parent Partner details, visit www.discovercca.org/calendars
**REMINDER**: All parent partners must be ready to begin at 8:30am. Please arrive at school before this time to check in at the front desk and look over the binder. Failure to do so will result in a fine for the required time missed. Thank you for your cooperation!
Monday, 12/1
Wednesday, 12/3
Friday, 12/5
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CALENDAR:
www.discovercca.org/calendars
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NOVEMBER
24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
1-6 – CCA Read-a-Thon
3 – Hot Lunch: Chick-fil-a
10 – Hot Lunch: Pizza
10 – Christmas Program Rehearsal: 1:30
11 – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson @ Crossroads Baptist: 6:30pm
12 – Chapel
17 – Hot Lunch: Chick-fil-a
17 – Dollar Day
17 – Annual Christmas Program: 2pm
17 – School Spirit Day: Red vs. Green Day
19 – School Spirit Day: Crazy Christmas/PJ Day
19 – Upper School begins at 9 am
19 – Noon Dismissal: End Q2
19 – Christmas Dance (8th-12th grade): 6pm
22 – Jan 5 – Christmas Break
For Athletic games and practice dates, and the full school calendar for 2025-2026
Click here: www.discovercca.org/calendars