Dear Parents,
The following are announcements and upcoming events:
STOP & SHOP PROGRAM
The Stop & Shop program is up and running….
Stop in the main office and pick yours up today! Cards are available in increments of 25, 50 and 100. Pick up one before Oct 9th you will be entered into a drawing for a free $100 gift card. If you have any questions please contact Kim Clark in the main office at ext 500.
EUROPE TRIP- Meeting October 7!
This year we are planning a trip to Europe for April 15-23. We will be visiting Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. This trip is open to students in grades 9-12. For more information, please email John Naeher at jnaeher@kingsmen.org, or plan to attend an informational meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm in the barn. (Please note the date change from 9/30.)
NYC BROADWAY TRIP
Our high school student government is sponsoring a trip to Broadway in New York City to see The Lion King on Saturday, January 9. We will also be having dinner at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant. The cost is $110 per person if turned in by Oct 6th. Any permission slips and money turned in after Oct 7th will be $120 per person. This trip is open to students in grades 6-12. Students in grades K-5 can also come if accompanied by an adult. We plan to leave CHS at 9am and return at approximately 9pm. To sign up, please see Kim Clark in the Main Office.
NEW AT CHS! STORY TIME FOR THREES AND FOURS!
We are so pleased to announce the beginning of a Story Time for three and four year old siblings of CHS students! This new program will take place two to three times per month on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 to approximately 8:45am. The calendar of sessions is listed below. The objective is to offer a fun time of reading, games, and activities which highlight Godly principles and various pre-K skills. Parents will be asked to stay with their children during the classes. We regret that we are unable to accommodate children younger than three years old. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and return it to the Lower School Library as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact June Vangor (jvangor@kingsmen.org) or Carol Smith (csmith@kingsmen.org). We are looking forward to working with your little ones!
DATES FOR STORY TIME:
October 13, 20, 27 November 10, 17, 24 December 8, 15 January 12, 19, 26
February 9, 23 March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 13, 27 May 11, 18, 25
BOOKS NEEDED
Parents, we are in need of gently used or new board books and picture books appropriate for three and four year old children to use in our new program, “Story Time for Threes and Fours.” If you are able to donate any of these books, please drop them off in the Lower School Library. We thank you in advance for your help and generosity.
MathCOUNTS
MathCOUNTS is a middle school math club for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. It is an afternoon of fun problem solving questions that focuses on Algebra and Geometry. These problems tap into mathematical reasoning skills that challenge students beyond the normal math curriculum. The season runs from September through January, when the CHS math team competition is held. Those qualifying will represent CHS at the MathCOUNTS Southwestern CT competition held during the first week of February at Fairfield University. Teams that do well at the county level will continue on to the state meet in March. MathCOUNTS will meet Mondays in room 113 from 2:30-4:00pm with Mrs. Reens, beginning Monday, Sept. 28. There is no cost, but help with snacks is always welcomed. Please contact Mrs. Reens at sreens@kingsmen.org with any questions.
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE MATH LEAGUE
The Math League at CHS meets every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30pm in room 113 with Mrs. Reens, beginning Sept. 30. The league is part of the Fairfield County Math League. Math Meets are held SIX times a year at Wilton High School on the first Wednesday of every month from October through March. A team consists of six students, which are chosen each month based on their performance at the practices before the meets. All high school students are welcome to participate in the Math League, whether or not they come to the meets. Problem Solving Topics covered during math practices range from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus. There is no fee, but students need to bring money for dinner and transportation ($5) on the days of the meets.
The Math League also sponsors the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) each year. This is a nationwide competition which will be held on Wednesday, February 24th this year. Many colleges recognize the accomplishments of students in this competition in their application process. The Math League practices also strive to help prepare students who wish to take this exam. Please contact Mrs. Susan Reens at sreens@kingsmen.org with any questions.
BOOK GROUP FOR CHS MOMS
If a great book, a good cup of coffee, and lively discussion and fellowship with other CHS moms entices you, please consider joining the CHS Moms’ Book Group. We will be meeting in the Lower School Library on Tuesday morning, October 6th. Please contact Mrs. Carol Smith with any questions at csmith@kingsmen.org.
UPCOMING HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
· Oct. 5 Girls JV Volleyball vs. Chase, 4pm (at CHS)
· Oct. 5 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:15pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 6 Boys JV Soccer vs. MacDuffie, 4:15pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 7 Cross Country meet at CHS, 3:30pm
· Oct. 7 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Oakwood, 4:15pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 13 Boys Middle School Soccer vs. Greens Farms, 4pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 13 Girls Middle School Soccer vs. Hamden Hall, 3:30 (Kaechele Field)
· Oct. 14 Cross Country meet at CHS, 4pm
· Oct. 15 Boys Middle School Soccer vs. Foote, 3:30pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 16 Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Westwoods, 4pm (at CHS)
· Oct. 16 Girls Middle School Soccer vs. Chase, 3:15pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 16 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Poughkeepsie, 4:30pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct. 16 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Our Savior School, 7pm (Indian Ledge)
· Oct 17 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Marvelwood (Indian Ledge)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Oct. 6 Picture Day- Individuals *Dress Up Day*
Oct. 7 Picture Day- Classes *Dress Code/Uniform Dress*
Oct. 8-9 Grade 11 Boston Trip
Oct. 10 SAT’s
Oct. 12 No School, Columbus Day
Oct. 13 ACSI Geography Bee
Oct. 14 Open House, 9:00am
Oct. 16 Homecoming Weekend- Games at CHS & Indian Ledge; Alumni BBQ
(Between soccer games)
Oct. 17 PSAT’s *Required for all Juniors*
Oct. 17 Senior Class Fall Festival, 9:30-3:00pm
Oct. 17 Soccer & Volleyball Games at Indian Ledge & CHS
Oct. 20 Town Hall Meeting- Headmaster’s Forum, 7:30pm
Oct. 23 No School (K-12) – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 23 Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00am-3pm, by appointment only
Oct. 30 Gr. 6-12 First Quarter Ends
Oct. 30 The Heritage Gala, Trumbull Marriott
Nov. 3 Town Hall Meeting, Life in the High School, 7:30pm
John D. Naeher
Director of Student Life
(203) 261-6230, ext. 512
jnaeher@kingsmen.org