“Wrapping” up the points for 2nd qtr 2014

Current House Standings
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         551                  582                   713

Before 2014 comes to a close, we have a lot of House Points to catch up on! 

The Upper School Choir had a performance in Davidson and was mentioned by name in the CCS E-news on 11/25 and 12/5.  Audacia 4pts, Fides 4pts, and Sapientia 8pts.

12/2 Chick-fila spirit night attendance points – Fides 4pts

During the December 3rd House Meeting, each house was challenged to create a cheer/chant for members to use at pep rallies, house competitions, etc.  Audacia was the first to submit a Cheer/Chant (15pts) as well as the first to submit a video of all the house members chanting it in their house shirts (15pts).  If we can figure out how to upload the video, we will post it soon.

Community Service points
For 4 hours of service with Operation Christmas Child  – Audacia 24pts, Fides 8pts
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Gilmont-Spiritual-Formation-Logo Spiritual Formation Meeting
Dec. 4th – Audacia 2pts, Fides 4pts, Sapientia 4pts
Dec. 11th – Audacia 4pts, Fides 2pts, Sapientia 4pts

Spirit points for attending CCS Warrior Basketball Games! (12/2, 12/5, 12/9)
Audacia 10pts, Fides 12pts, Sapientia 12pts
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GO Warriors!

For the Grammar School Christmas production, the Houses not only attended but also served.  Thank you!!
Audacia – 24pts, Fides 4pts, Sapientia 4pts
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For the December Open House, CCS Student Ambassadors led tours around the school.  Thank you for representing CCS so well.
Audacia – Kim A, Bella C, Kady K, Joe M, Ian P, Kirby T. (18pts)
Fides – Grace D, Daniel H, Chandler L, Becca R (12pts)
Sapienita – Leslye M, Sam S. (6pts)

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Academic points for the effort put forth by the 10th and 8th graders in the CCS Debate!  Well Done!  Audacia 15pts, Fides 10pts, Sapientia 15pts

On Dec. 6th – 4 members of Audacia volunteered at the Cabarrus Women’s Center moving office furniture and making a couple of “fixes.”  (16pts)

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Congratulations to the winners of our Spelling Bee!
1st place finisher – Bryson Rose (House Audacia 20pts)
2nd place finisher – Parker Rose
3rd place finisher – Sydney Himpel (House Audacia 10pts)IMG_3719[1]IMG_3702[1]   IMG_3701[1]IMG_3704[1]
Bravo! To the cast of The Giver!  Thank you for all that came out in support of the arts!
Audacia 28pts, Fides 14pts, Sapientia 24pts

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Congratulations to our winners of the Tacky Christmas Sweater Competition!
Patrick Garifo and Eric Spaugh of Sapientia (6pts)
Molly Handler of Fides (3pts)

The 2nd Quarter winner will be announced the first week of January after GPA’s are submitted!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Core Values, December 8-19, 2015

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Congratulations to House Audacia for demonstrating the following core values:

  • Two members demonstrated SERVICE and SACRIFICE by giving up their Saturday to work at the Cabarrus Women’s Center moving furniture.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by helping take down chairs from the play.
  • One members demonstrated KINDNESS by taking out the trash for Mr. Wilmoth.
  • One member demonstrated FAITHFULNESS by including the Audacia symbol in her presentation about Joan of Arc.
  • Six members demonstrated DILIGENCE and EXCELLENCE by writing original poetry and reciting it at Mrs. Dearing’s Shire Party in English 8.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by cleaning Mr. Wilmoth’s room after a review game in history.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by taking out all the trash after the seventh grade Christmas Around the World party.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE and GOODNESS by spending all afternoon and evening decorating and preparing the gym for the faculty Christmas Party.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS and SERVICE by babysitting for teachers attending the faculty Christmas Party.

Congratulations to House Fides for demonstrating the following core values:

  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by helping take down chairs from the play.
  • Three members demonstrated REVERENCE as they led the students in Christmas Carols during chapel.
  • Two members demonstrated KINDNESS by taking out the trash for Mr. Wilmoth.
  • One member demonstrated   GRATITUDE by making a special effort to thank  the chapel speaker for the gifts she passed out.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS and SERVICE by working in the kitchen during the faculty Christmas Party.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for demonstrating the following core values:

  • One member demonstrated SERVICE AND GOODNESS by volunteering to take out Mrs. Dearing’s trash on a cold, drizzly day.
  • Three members demonstrated GOODNESS AND COMPASSION by assisting a fellow student with organization and study even though it meant sacrificing their study hall and lunch.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by helping take down chairs from the play.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS and SERVICE by babysitting for teachers attending the faculty Christmas Party.

Core Values, Dec. 1-5, 2014

Faith in God is the source of peace in life: peace in life is the source of inward order; inward order is the source of unerring application of our powers, and this again is the source of the growth of those powers, and of their training in wisdom; wisdom is the spring of all human blessings.”  Pestalozzi

Congratulations House Audacia for your willingness to be trained in wisdom:

  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by vacuuming Mrs. Lily Wilmoth’s room for the open house.
  • One member demonstrated THINKING OF OTHERS by letting Mrs. Staggers use his math text for the open house.
  • One member demonstrated HELPFULNESS  and TEAMWORK by decorating the school for Christmas.
  • One member demonstrated LEADERSHIP by stepping up to complete a request to paint the school rock.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS and HELPFULNESS by assisting another student.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by taking the trash to the dumpster for Mrs. Staggers.
  • Three members demonstrated SERVICE by working at Operation Christmas Child on Monday night.
  • One member demonstrated GOODNESS and KINDNESS  by participating in the Rhetoric I debate requiring additional responsibilities outside of normal class time.
  • One member demonstrated INITIATIVE and SERVICE by carrying chairs back to classrooms after an event.

Congratulations House Fides for your willingness to be trained in wisdom:

  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS toward his teacher by assisting in a thoughtful manner as observed by Mr.Staggers.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS by inviting a friend to go on vacation with his family.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by vacuuming Mrs. Lily Wilmoth’s room for the open house.
  • One member demonstrated SELFLESSNESS by giving up his homework time in class to help others with understanding calculator functions.
  • One member demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART by helping Mrs. Dupont move Christmas trees.
  • One member demonstrated GOODNESS and KINDNESS  by participating in the Rhetoric I debate requiring additional responsibilities outside of normal class time.
  • One member demonstrated KINDNESS, JOY, and EXCELLENCE to parents and students visiting CCS during open house.
  • One member demonstrated SERVICE by working at Operation Christmas Child on Monday night.

Congratulations House Sapientia for your willingness to be trained in wisdom:

  • Two members demonstrated CHIVALRY by taking out Mrs. Lily Wilmoth’s trash.
  • One member demonstrated HELPFULNESS  and TEAMWORK by decorating the school for Christmas.
  • One member demonstrated an INCREDIBLE WORK ETHIC and WISDOM  by her willingness to make the things learned in Rhetoric I play a role in her life.
  • Two members demonstrated GOODNESS and KINDNESS  by participating in the Rhetoric I debate requiring additional responsibilities outside of normal class time.

It’s beginning to look a lot like…

Christmas at CCS!
A big thank you to House Fides for helping to decorate the school for Christmas!  (5pts Admin Leadership)  Audacia and Sapientia both had members that volunteered to help out as well.
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Members of Audacia (6pts), Fides (6pts) and Sapientia (8pts) all participated in the Santa Scramble, but only our Student Government President posted the fun on Instagram!
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Thank you to Sarah D of Sapientia for helping out at the costume sewing day for the Grammar School Christmas program (3pts)

Make sure to come out and support Warrior Basketball.  Points for attending the games on 11/18 and 12/1 are Audacia 19pts, Fides15pts, and Sapientia 8pts.

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In addition, we will be broadcasting many of our basketball games, both home and away.  If you would like to receive automatic notifications of any broadcast events from CCS, go to http://www.highschoolcube.com/?homepage=true  and click “join”.  This will allow you to “follow” Covenant and receive notices by email when we schedule any broadcasts (sports, plays, etc.).  Events can be viewed live or they can be replayed at a later time.

Current Point Standings:
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          418                 448                  434