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Crown Point Christian School
www.crownpointchristian.org
Crown Point Christian School is an association of evangelical Christians
committed to providing a Biblically based, Christ-centered education
that partners with parents in preparing children spiritually, socially,
academically, and physically to honor God in all aspects of life.
Important Dates
Board of Trustees Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 17
Hot Lunch—Ham & Cheese Buns
8th Girls Volleyball Invitational @ Illiana @ 4:00 PM
Soccer A League Semi-finals & Finals @ 9:00 AM/
10:30 Final
7th Girls Volleyball Invitational @ Illiana @ 9:00 AM
Monday, Oct. 20
Hot Lunch—Corn Dogs
Art Club @ 3:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 21
October 16, 2014
2014-15 School Verse: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.”
Psalm 28:7a
Thursday, Oct. 16
Saturday, Oct. 18
10550 Park Place
St. John, IN 46373
219-365-5694
219-365-5729 Fax
Scrip Orders Due @ 8:30 AM
Lego Club @ 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Hot Lunch—Cheese Pizza
Thursday, Oct. 23
No School—Teacher Inservice
Friday, Oct. 24
No School—Teacher Inservice
We are excited to announce the date of the second
8th Grade Waffle Breakfast! On November 22, from
7:30—10:30AM, we will be making waffles with lots
of goodies to go with them! What comes to mind
when you think about Thanksgiving? Pumpkin pie?
Maple bacon? We will have them both! Our new additions to the
Waffle Breakfast will tease your taste buds as Thanksgiving is
approaching soon after! We will also have our new Gluten Free
Waffle with all the same great options! This was a blessing and
great addition for new families who were not able to attend in the
past because of gluten intolerance! So take a morning off of
cooking breakfast and help support the 8th grade class of 2015 as
they experience new adventures and celebrate their last year at
Crown Point Christian School!
The CPCS Annual Fellowship Dinner is
quickly approaching! Come out on
Friday November 14, 2014, for an
adults-only evening of laughter, great
food and fellowship. Please remember
to turn in your RSVP cards to reserve your spot. The
RSVP deadline has been extended to October 31 so you
still have time to invite friends and family! Contact the
office at 219-365-5694 with any questions or visit
www.crownpointchristian.org.
Fellowship
Dinner
Parents that drop off in the new circle (south entrance),
please pull all the way around so that cars do not back-up
beyond the circle. Do not stop right in front of the doors.
If you missed picture day last week, retakes are
scheduled for Tuesday, November 18.
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year is now
open for returning students. On October 28 registration will open up to new families. We anticipate that the
pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and 3rd grade will fill up
fast, and you are encouraged to register early. Your
spot is not confirmed until you have completed
online registration and submitted the registration
fee. Registration of returning families that do not have
the fees paid may be replaced by new students.
Parents' Club would like to again thank everyone for their participation in
our discount card fundraiser. We decided to purchased extra cards and DO
have them available for purchase in the office. If anyone missed out on this
awesome deal feel free to stop in and get yours today! We will also be selling them at a booth at the Holiday Bazaar on November 20. Should you
have questions, please contact Julie Hanks at purduegrad01@yahoo.com.
All PK-5th grade parents: Don’t forget to sign-up for your
Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 4 and 6.
Middle school teachers will be available in the gym for
unscheduled conferences on Tuesday, November 4 from
4:00—8:20 PM and on Thursday, November 6 from 2:00
PM—4:50 PM, and then from 5:30—8:30 PM We would like ALL families to
participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Mrs. Robbins class is enjoying the teepee as they study Native Americans.
October 16, 2014
Crown Point Christian School
Amazon Smile:
Recently, CPCS signed up
for Amazon Smile. If
you are an Amazon
shopper, you should
check it out. CPCS will
receive .5% of all your
purchases on Amazon
after you have signed up.
There is no cap on how
much Amazon will
donate. It is solely based on how much has been purchased by
our loyal supporters. Please take a few minutes to go to
amazon.com and sign up. Just enter
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-1913045 in your web browser
or click on the box above and register to support Crown Point
Christian School. You will need to go to smile.amazon.com each
time you make a purchase in order for CPCS to benefit. So be
sure to bookmark smile.amazon.com or save it as a favorite.
While you are at it, please sign up for other “shopping”
programs at Office Depot, Meijer stores, and Target.
SAVE THE DATE! The Scholastic Book Fair is
coming to CPCS November 17-21! More info to
come, but in the meantime, if you can help
during the school day that week or the evening
of November 20, please contact Kate Girolimon
at dantek8@comcast.net. You will earn one
service hour for every two hours worked.
Second Life Resale is looking to add
a member to their team! The job is
every Thursday from 8:00 AM—
3:00 PM and every other Friday or Saturday. Applicant must
be physically able to lift heavy items, balance cash drawers and
work well with volunteers. Any retail experience is a plus.
Please email Amy Winters (lnawinters@sbcglobal.net) for an
application or more information!
PREVIEW ILLIANA Balance equations, dribble
a basketball. Read the Psalms. Paint, carve, build.
Perform Shakespeare, or just try to understand him.
Preview Illiana on December 4, at 7:00 PM. Meet
with faculty and administration, tour the campus,
observe live teaching, and ask questions about Illiana.
Parents and students are welcome. No preregistration necessary.
Recently, 6th grade students performed density
experiments in Mrs. Harvey’s science class.
31 Days of Proverbs: During the month of October, all the middle school students are being encouraged to read through the
book of Proverbs. One chapter a night will take them through the 31 chapters by the end of the month. Teachers will be spending
some time discussing in class the previous night's chapter. Students are being encouraged to memorize some of their favorite
verses. Feel free to have the whole family join in on this journey through Proverbs!
Moms' Prayer Group: Come join us for a time of prayer for our kids, school and staff. We meet Wednesday mornings at
8:00 AM for 15-30 minutes in the conference room in the junior high wing. If you would like to submit a prayer request or if
you have any questions about the group, please email Tammy Gorter at dougntam@hotmail.com.
Crown Point Christian School
October 16, 2014
Getting ready for a fun day in kindergarten.
Crown Point Christian athletics needs your help. If you are interested in coaching cheerleading (season begins
in November and ends February 20) please contact Tom Kamp for more information at
tkamp@crownpointchristian.org.
Get your NEW CPCS Spirit Wear designs before Christmas!! NEW this year we have a SPARKLY Crusaders design and Distressed
Crusaders PRIDE design to offer along with all your favorites! Online ordering is available at
http://www.besseshirtlettering.com/category?organization=crownpointchristian or on the CPCS Website. The online store will be open
today, October 16, and will close October 31, at 3:00 PM. No late orders will be accepted. If you’re looking for something other than
what is offered you can still order from www.mylocker.net. Our locker number is AQ570. If you have any questions or would like a
paper flyer, please contact Jessica Podlin at Jessica.Podlin@gmail.com or Denise VanRyn at DJVanryn@comcast.net.
Parent of 6th Grade Boys, 7th Grade Girls and Boys:
Your basketball tryout dates are quickly approaching. Coaches are planning on tryouts on the following days and times:
Monday, October 20
Monday, October 20
CPCS
CPCS
7th Boys & 7th Girls BB Practice
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6 Boys BB Practice
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3:00-4:30
4:30-6:00
Tuesday, October 21
CPCS
6 Boys & 7 Girls BB Practice
3:00-4:30
Tuesday, October 21
CPCS
7th Boys BB Practice
4:30-6:00
Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, October 22
CPCS
CPCS
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7 Boys & 7 Girls BB Practice
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6 Boys BB Practice
3:00-4:30
4:30-6:00
PLEASE NOTE—some teams will only have enough kids for a team and will be practicing immediately.
Other teams will have a two or three day tryout session depending on the number of student athletes trying out.
YOUR PHYSICAL MUST BE IN THE OFFICE by Monday, October 20, to tryout.
Technology helps to make learning more exciting.
October 16, 2014
Crown Point Christian School
Over the last two months the Building and Grounds Committee has been looking into the purchase of additional playground units in
order to address the recess needs of our expanding enrollment. We found a company--Sinclair Recreation--that sells GameTime
playground equipment. GameTime also offers matching grants toward the purchase of their equipment. As a result, we were able
to purchase a unit for 2-5 year olds, a large unit for 5-12 year olds, and 2 stand alone units. We received over $26,000 worth of
equipment via the matching grant program that they have. As the salesman said: "Along with your existing playground equipment,
you will have one of the best school playgrounds in Indiana.” In order to reduce our costs, we will have a community build. If all
goes as planned, this will take place on Saturday, November 8, under the supervision of this company. About 30-35 volunteers
will be needed. Service credit hours will be granted to those who volunteer. The Service Credit Committee is offering 3 credit hours for every 4 hour shift (8 AM to Noon and Noon to 4 PM). Eight hours will net 6 credited hours.
This will be a first come, first serve sign up. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old to work. The supervisors of the community build say that younger children should not be present at the site. So, if you are interested, please contact Mr. Nick Groen regarding the sign up. Thank you ahead of time for your participation. ~Cal Scott, Building and Grounds Chairman.
Scrip Updates –
The grand finale for our Scrip company’s 20th anniversary celebration is coming up fast, and they saved the most exciting promotion for last! For
the first twenty days of the month, October 1 - 20, every day a different retailer will offer a 20% rebate for 20 minutes only.
The bonus rebate will only be available from 12:00 - 12:20 p.m. CST. An email from the Scrip company announcing each day's special retailer
will be sent each morning. Make sure you check in everyday so you don't miss one of your favorite stores, and share the news with your families!
Updates will be posted on the ShopWithScrip Facebook page too. Scrip families will each be able to order a maximum of $1,000 at the special
20% rebate. The limits will apply each day to the retailer offering the special bonus.
Bonus Discounts –
Jo-Ann Fabrics – 2% bonus discount October 18 - 31
Domino’s Pizza – 2% bonus discount October 18 – 31
California Pizza Kitchen – 5% bonus discount October 18 – 31
The next Scrip order date is October 21, and distribution is October 28. ScripNow and Reload are available everyday if you purchase using PrestoPay
L.L.Bean – 1% bonus discount October 11 - 24
Please pray for Kate DeVries (4th Grader). She is having surgery on Friday, October 24, to close the hole in her septum at Lurie
Children’s Hospital.
If you have a specific prayer request or praise, please email cbatterman@crownpointchristian.org or call the office at 365-5694 and we will include it in
this portion of the Gold Note.
Bulletin Board News—See the bulletin board by the kitchen for more information on these items.
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Enrollment is open for Drama Kids International for Students ages 6-10. Go to www.dramakids.com/IN1 to register.
The fall, 2014 South Shore Arts art class schedule is now available. For details, call 219-836-1839 X103, or go to
www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org.
Covenant Christian High School is inviting everyone to its Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 18, from 9 am-1 pm in
the school gym. Please call the school office at 219-987-7651 for more information.
Butter Braids are back! Covenant Christian High School is selling these for $13-$14 each. Just store in your freezer,
thaw to rise, and bake! Orders can be taken by contacting a CCHS student, picking up an order form in the CCHS or DMC
office, or by calling Shannon Kikkert 219-869-2017. Orders are due on Monday, November 3. Please send payment with
your orders. Orders can be picked up from CCHS on November 20, 2:00-3:00 PM.
One Marriage groups meet Mondays from 6:30-8:30 PM at Faith Church and will offer childcare from ages 12 weeks
through 12 years old. Registration is not required. Go to www.faithchurchonline.org marriage tab for details. For more
information please email the Marriage Ministry Director, marriages@faithchurchonline.org or call at 219-864-0300 ext.
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CPCS parent seeking part time help cutting ribbon and sewing. Flexible and great for stay at home mom, retiree or
student. Sewing experience is required. For more information please call Jessica Podlin at 708-906-5650 or email
SewHotHeadz@gmail.com.
Crown Point Christian School
October 16, 2014
Mission Statement: To raise funds for Crown Point Christian School by selling tax-deductible dona-
tions provided by generous people from the surrounding community. Through our work at Second
Life Resale Shoppe, we seek to make a difference in God's kingdom.
Current Needs:
please call 219-663-5266
Needed—Brown bags with handles. Please drop them off anytime or put them in the van at school.
Thursday, October 16—6th grade is highlighted & October 23 is an OPEN SORT night. Everyone is welcome to come
for a fun work night at Second Life. We highlight grades each week in order to encourage relationships and help parents get
to know each other. Come when you can. Sort night goes until 9:00 PM.
CASHIER NEEDS:
Tuesday, 10/17—1 cashier needed 8:30 AM—12:30 PM, 1 cashier 12:30—4:30 PM
Saturday, 10/18—2 cashiers needed 8:30 AM—12:30 PM
Thursday, 10/23—2 cashiers needed 8:30 AM—12:30 PM, 1 cashier 12:30—4:30 PM
Saturday, 10/25—1 gentleman to do pickup and delivery 8:30 AM—1:00 PM
Monday, October 20—We are offering
two sessions of cashier training at the
FLOOR AND BACK NEEDS:
store for new cashiers or those who
 Stocking the floor with clothing and people to hang clothes.
want to refresh their knowledge.
 Janitorial (cleaning bathrooms and kitchen)
8:30—9:30 AM (After carpool drop off)
Website:
Check our website at www.secondliferesale.com. We now post events and volunteer
calendars on the website. To view the volunteer calendar, you may check the calendar
online, but will need to call the Resale Shoppe Office for us to enter your time slot.
To check the calendar for a time that you would be able to serve:
1:30—2:30 PM (Before carpool pick up)
STORE HOURS:
Mondays: 8:30 AM—3:30 PM
Username: volunteer
Password: givetime
(Closed to the public, work day)
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
The Second Life van is back in the CPCS parking lot. If you have items that you would like to
donate, they can be left in the van during school hours .
Thursdays: 9:00 AM—7:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Be sure to check your service credits on Renweb. In case you are wondering how to do that, it is really simple. Just
log onto Renweb, then click on Family Information, under Family Profile click on the first parent’s name that is
listed, then to the right of that click on Service Hours. Most credits earned from Second Life will be shown under the
first parent’s name. Credits earned from volunteering on a committee will be shown under the name of the parent that
is on that committee. Most credits are entered at the end of each month.