You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  to be made new in the attitude of your minds;  and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.         Ephesians 4:22-24

Congratulations House Audacia for putting on the new self as demonstrated by the following core values.

• One member put on CHIVALRLY by helping a student with back problems carry her books to and from class.
• One member put on SERVICE by straightening up a teacher’s room without being asked.
• One member put on EXCELLENCE and INITIATIVE by sharing thoughts on important ideas.
• One member put on SERVICE by helping to clean up Mr. Wilmoth’s room.

Congratulations House Fides for putting on the new self as demonstrated by the following core values.

• One member  put on CHIVALRY by offering his seat to a teacher when he noticed that she did not have a place to sit.
• One member put on EXCELLENCE and DILIGENCE by turning in a superb “fallacy journal”.
• One member put on KINDNESS by serving Mr. Staggers a cup of hot chocolate at lunch.

Congratulations House Sapientia for putting on the new self as demonstrated by the following core values.

• One member put on CHIVALRY by holding the door for teachers and students in 8 degree weather.
• One member put on COMPASSION by encouraging a fellow classmate who was discouraged.
• One member put on RESPECT and HUMILITY by his continuing interaction with his teachers.
• One member put on INITIATIVE and HUMILITY  by seeking to improve in weak academic areas.
• One member put on SERVICE by volunteering to take the trash out for Mrs. Dearing.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light  (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)  and find out what pleases the Lord.  Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.                                   Ephesians 5: 8-11

Congratulations House Audacia for demonstrating values of  goodness, righteousness, and truth:

• One member demonstrated GOODNESS by helping Mr. Leland straighten up his room without being asked.
• One member demonstrated CHIVALRY standing in the rain to hold the door for Mrs. Sneed.
• One member demonstrated TRUTH and INTEGRITY when he brought to Mrs. Dearing’s attention a grading error on his quiz which resulted in him receiving a lower grade.
• One member demonstrated GOODNESS and KINDNESS when he moved a desk for Mrs. Staggers, so she could retrieve a whole stack of papers that had fallen between the desk and the wall.
• One member demonstrated GOODNESS by his intentional time  spent getting to know and encourage grammar school students.

Congratulations House Fides for demonstrating values of  goodness, righteousness, and truth:

• One member demonstrated DILIGENCE by getting her work and re-confirming assignments BEFORE she missed school for a family trip.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE by volunteering to take out the trash for Mr. Wilmoth.
• One member demonstrated TRUTH and INTEGRITY when he brought to Mr. Wilmoth’s attention an error on his quiz which had not been marked.
• One member demonstrated TEAMWORK by helping House Audacia with babysitting during a recent parent meeting.

Congratulations House Sapientia for demonstrating values of  goodness, righteousness, and truth:

• One member demonstrated SERVICE and HELPFULNESS by cleaning dishes in the kitchen.
• One member demonstrated DILIGENCE by getting his work and re-confirming assignments BEFORE he misses a couple of days of class.
• One member demonstrated GOODNESS and KINDNESS when she helped move a desk for Mrs. Staggers, so she could retrieve a whole stack of papers that had fallen between the desk and the wall.
• One member demonstrated GOODNESS by his intentional time  spent getting to know and encourage grammar school students.

Fides cleaned up the CCS Back lot – 10 members received 30 community service points. And the House “Dean” team added an additional 5pts for leadership and coordination of the event.  Plus members of both Audacia and Sapientia earned Core Value points for their TEAMWORK and SERVICE alongside Fides members. Thank you all so much for getting your hands dirty and serving your school by working to keep the grounds looking their best.

Spiritual Formation meeting points:

Audacia 9pts, Fides 15pts, Sapientia 6pts

Basketball Home Games 1/20, 1/23, 1/29 – Show your Spirit! Keep coming out to support our WARRIORS!  Audacia 40pts, Fides 56pts, Sapientia 58pts

Sapientia House had 75% of members in their House shirt on 1/27 (15pts).

Audacia was the first house to post upcoming information and announcements on their bulletin board!  (5 Admin Leadership points!)  Way to go!  Keeping your board updated is another tool to keeping your House informed!

Audacia showed their servant leadership by volunteering to babysit during the Parent’s Meeting on 2/5 (5 Admin Leadership Points plus 12 community service points)

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night 2/3 – Thanks for coming out and supporting your school! (Fides 2pts, Sapientia 4pts)

Other point-worthy mentions…

Pastor’s Luncheon – 80 points for Fides for submitting a list of 16 student names that invited their pastors to attend the luncheon.

Since 10/31, 10 more house members have signed up to receive the blog postings via email.  Audacia 8pts, Fides 8pts, Sapientia 4 pts.

• Two members demonstrated SACRIFICE and SERVICE by joining Fides members with their back lot clean up service project.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE and HELPFULNESS by putting up the basketball goal for chapel on Thursday morning.
• One member demonstrated HELPFULNESS, SERVICE, and INITIATIVE by putting away chairs before school on Friday without being asked.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE by taking out trash for Mrs. Tamara Wilmoth.
• Seven members demonstrated DILIGENCE and TEAMWORK in winning the latest history competition in Mrs. Dearing’s class.

Congratulations House Fides for setting your hearts and minds on things above as demonstrated by the  following core values:

• One member demonstrated SERVICE by volunteering to take out the trash for Mr. Wilmoth.
• One member demonstrated KINDNESS and THINKING of OTHERS by volunteering to bring popcorn for the entire class for The Return of the King day in Mrs. Dearing’s class.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE and HELPFULNESS by setting up chairs for chapel.
• Two members demonstrated REVERENCE by helping Mrs. T. Wilmoth lead worship during chapel.
• One member demonstrated HELPFULNESS, SERVICE, and INITIATIVE by putting away chairs before school on Friday without being asked.
• One member demonstrated REVERENCE and SERVICE by leading an inspirational house devotion.
• One member demonstrated GOODNESS and COMPASSION BY encouraging younger students.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE by picking up all the trash in Mr. Wilmoth’s room.

Congratulations House Sapientia for setting your hearts and minds on things above as demonstrated by the following core values:

• One member demonstrated KINDNESS and THINKING of OTHERS by volunteering to bring popcorn for the entire class for The Return of the King day in Mrs. Dearing’s class.
• One member demonstrated SACRIFICE and SERVICE by joining Fides members with their back lot clean up service project.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE and HELPFULNESS by setting up chairs for chapel.
• Two members demonstrated REVERENCE by helping Mrs. T. Wilmoth lead worship during chapel.
• One member demonstrated HELPFULNESS and SERVICE in taking out the trash from a classroom before the spiritual formation team meeting.
• One member demonstrated CHIVALRY by holding the door several times for students and teachers to pass.

Two of our three houses have created House Cheers for Spirit Points. Love their spirit!!

Please forgive the video quality.  These were recorded on student cell phones.

Audacia Chant/Cheer:
Red team coming for ya,
Can’t do nothing for ya,
Run, hide, LION pride,
We’ll take you for a wild ride!
Roar!!!!

Sapientia Cheer/Chant:
Sapientia!  Who are you?
We are owls coming for you!
Sapientia!  What are you?
We are hearts of gray and blue!
Sapientia! Where are you?
We’re right here… now, hear our hoo!!!