Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated DILIGENCE and FORTITUDE as he represented CCS at the county spelling bee and won First Place.
• One Member acted with KINDNESS and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in studying with and helping classmate learn a recitation.
• One Member offered her SERVICE by working diligently on Warrior Grams.
• Three Members were reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member displayed CHIVALRY by holding the door for a teacher.
• One Member demonstrated INITIATIVE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by being engaged and volunteering in Algebra class.
• Six Members were reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member consistently exemplifies DILIGENCE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish class.
• One Member was reported by guests as being WARM and WELCOMING as they served each visitor with KINDNESS and HOSPITALITY.
• One Member acted with THOUGHTFULNESS and COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS by bringing in a bag of candy for the community candy bowl in the Science room.
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The 3rd Quarter began with Spirit Week losing one day due to the Snow Day…  But the Warrior spirit heated things up by the end of the week!
Spirit Dress Points: Audacia 140pts, Fides 126pts, Sapientia 152 pts

House Meeting ‘Merica Challenge – During the first House Meeting of the quarter, the Houses celebrated America by competing in an apple pie eating contest and a race to wrap their advisor in the colors of the flag. (CCS has the BEST teachers!  Always willing to participate in these crazy games! THANK YOU!)

Initially Fides had a strong lead, but then the creative spinning movement of Sapientia’s advisor, Mr. Morton, helped Sapientia bring home the win!
1st Place – Sapientia (15pts), 2nd Place – Fides (10pts), 3rd Place – Audacia (5pts)

Spirit Week concluded with Homecoming games and students, teachers, and alums came out in full force to cheer on their Warriors!
Game attendance points: Audacia 45pts, Fides 48pts, Sapientia 57pts

Speaking of the basketball games, the CCS concession stand has been “manned” by many wonderful CCS!  THANK YOU for giving so much of your time to support Warrior Athletics!  The generosity of your time was rewarded with House points.
Audacia 71pts, Fides 98.5 pts, Sapientia 62 pts

The Warrior Spirit continued to be on display this month at the Chick-fil-a Spirit Night!

Audacia 14pts, Fides 8pts, Sapientia 6pts

On January 16th – MLK Jr. Day – several CCS students participated in another School Service Day.

The students removed debris outside, re-organized the paint shed, and cleaned out (as well as took inventory and reorganized) all the storage under the stage. Thank you!
Audacia 46pts, Fides 81pts, Sapientia 45pts

** Just a reminder ** House Audacia is continuing to collect grocery bags this quarter and the next.  Please continue to bring them in to Mrs. Quillen’s classroom in support of Cooperative Christian Ministries Crisis Center in Concord.  (10pts).

CCS hosted the Cabarrus County Independent Schools Spelling Bee on the afternoon of Jan. 19th in our library. CCS students Parker Rose, Hannah Gromis, and Ava Justice competed against students from Cannon School. CONGRATULATIONS TO House Audacia’s Parker Rose, who took first place, and scored 20pts for your House.  And Well Done to Ava, who placed second, and Hannah, who placed third! Parker will advance to the Charlotte Regional Spelling Bee for the second year in a row. Way to go, spellers!

House Sapientia was awarded leadership points for creating, coordinating, and selling new pullovers with their House logo on it…and offering to do the same for the other houses!  See Ashley Nault if you are interested in purchasing one.  They look great! (5pts)

Current Standings:

        587pts          490pts             482pts

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Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member displayed LEADERSHIP and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering and doing a great job with leading the class through physics problems.
  
• One Member is amazingly HELPFUL to Mrs. Lewis and offers all kinds of SERVICE during after school care and clean up.
• One Member acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• Two Members offered their SERVICE to their teachers by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• One Member demonstrated SERVICE by sweeping the gym floor for the girls Varsity Basketball practice.
• One Member models ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class reading and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.
• Three Members acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for teachers and fellow students.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• One Member exuded COMPASSION to a fellow classmate who was having a particularly difficult day.
• One Member displayed LEADERSHIP and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering and doing a great job with leading the class through physics problems.
• One Member offered their SERVICE to their teacher by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• Three Members acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for a teacher.
• Four Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by cleaning the girls locker area and hallway, helping to make it look its best for Open House.
• Two Members displayed INITIATIVE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by volunteering to perform a recitation for the guests at Open House.
• One Member offered his SERVICE to the girls basketball team by lowering the basketball goal for their practice.
• One Member offered her SERVICE to the girls basketball team by volunteering to play the music for their game.
• One Member models ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class reading and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members  offered their SERVICE to their teachers by carrying books to and from the classroom and gym for the Open House.
• One Member acted with CHIVALRY and KINDNESS by opening and holding the door for a teacher.
• One Member offered her SERVICE to the Middle School girls basketball team by running the clock to keep score for their game.
• Four Members  model ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE with consistent, deep engagement in class readings and discussions in Mr. Leland’s class.
• One Member kindly offered her SERVICE and HELPFULNESS to a teacher who needed help with morning door duty.
• One Member displayed SERVICE and HELPFULNESS to Mrs. Quillen by taking out the classroom trash.
• Two Members acted with COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and SERVICE by offering to set up tables in the gym for the Open House.
• One Member kindly offered her SERVICE to Mrs.Thigpen by bringing needed trash bags to classroom.
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House Sapientia!

Final Point Totals for 2nd quarter:

1st place – Sapientia with 1435 points

2nd place – Fides with 1429 points
3rd place – Audacia with 1394 points

House Captain – Anna Johnson
House Prefects – Nick Deane and Erin Davis
House Advisors – Mr. Morton and Miss Leland

Congratulations House Sapientia for a job well done! 

Continue to “Pursue Wisdom” and keep up the good work!

House Description:   Sapientia – Latin for Wisdom
Motto: “Consequere sapientiam” (Pursue wisdom)
Colors: blue & white/gray
Mascot: Owl
Core Values: Wisdom, Wonder, Truth, Respect, Reverence, Faith, Hope, Humility, Generosity
Origin Fable: See house description in the menu bar

(To see the other house descriptions, click the link in the menu bar.)

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members acted in SERVICE to their teachers and classmates by taking out the classroom trash.
• One Member  was observed demonstrating  SERVICE in the classroom by Mr.Wilmoth.
• One Member consistently displays FRIENDLINESS and KINDNESS to the Grammar School kids during her lunch break.
• One Member showed GRATITUDE by writing a thoughtful thank you note to a teacher.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member consistently displays COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS and GENEROSITY by providing music at morning drop off.
• Four Members acted in SERVICE by performing cleaning duties in the Student Lounge and Classrooms.
• Two Members displayed CHIVALRY by jumping to open the door for a teaching with full hands.
• One Member demonstrated DILIGENCE in Art Class.
• One Member recited verb conjugations with ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish class.
• Seven Members displayed RESPONSIBILITY and SERVICE by volunteering to perform door duty at morning drop off.
• One Member exhibited HELPFULNESS by cutting styrofoam for Mrs. Quillin’s freshman science class.
• Two Members were quick to show GRATITUDE for a gift they received from Mrs.Haycox.
• One Member acted in SERVICE by sweeping the gym floor for the girls basketball game.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members acted in SERVICE to their teachers and classmates by taking out the classroom trash.
• Two Members displayed RESPONSIBILITY and SERVICE by volunteering to perform door duty at morning drop off.
• One Member demonstrated COMMUNITY MINDEDNESS by purchasing an Owl puppet for Mr. Morton and House Sapientia.
• One Member consistently acts in SERVICE to others by holding the door between classes.