A fun favorite tradition (and competition) is the annual Gingerbread House Competition. This year each House was given no rubric but rather encouraged to let their creativity run free. The judge was our very own and much beloved 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Cross.

House Constantia hard at work.

House Sapientia was “owl” about the icing. 🙂

House Audacia meeting over the approach to take.

House Fides deciding to take a non-traditional route and gathering supplies all over Dr. Williamsen’s room.

Audacia’s entry

Sapientia’s entry

Fides’ entry

House Constantia was awarded 1st prize for their “Out of this World” display of creativity, which included forethought to find a backdrop, materials, and make a cute elephant astronaut!

With a collective heart to serve, House Audacia made “Blessing Bags” for Love Life Charlotte to give to moms who choose LIFE!

One of our favorite service projects to participate in each year is Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. This year we had two different ways for CCS students to participate.

First, we had a “packing” day at school for 7th through 12th graders. The CCS grammar school contributed much of the supplies. Mrs. Gantz’s 5th grade class brought in the most items.

Several HUNDRED boxes were created and delivered to the Charlotte processing center!!

The second option for participation with Operation Christmas Child was to sign up to serve at the processing center down in Charlotte. We had over 50 students with members of their families serving.

The Christmas door decorating contest was separated by grades rather than Houses. The reward was “bragging” rights! Sadly, we don’t have a picture of the 10th grade door, but below you can see the other festive designs. The 7th grade had a beach theme, the 8th grade had a Shup-dog theme, 9th grade had a Buddy the Elf theme, the 10th grade had a Calvin and Hobbs theme, the 11th grade had a naughty list theme, and the 12th grade had a Santa’s Helpers theme.

Buddy (aka Mr. Copeland) with his head elf (Mrs. Arensman) came in 1st place!!

Over 100 CCS students and family members participated in the Santa Scramble in downtown Concord. The Warrior Spirit earned our school a $1,000 prize for having the largest school representation in the race!!

For the Upper School Fall Dance, the Social Prefects in SG chose to hire a “caller” for some country line dancing. With Mr. Richie giving the instructions and calling out the steps, all the students got in the swing of things and had a great time!

October also brought the annual Pumpkin Carving contest! All four Houses did a great job and were so creative with their designs.

Another fall favorite event is the Fides Den Night! Board games, video games, laughter, food, and fellowship make for a great night of community and competition!

The 1st Quarter Winner is…

HOUSE CONSTANTIA!!

Final Point Totals for 1st quarter:

1st place – Constantia with 4,390 points

House Constantia’s core values and community service really set them apart!

2nd Place – Audacia with 4,242 points

3rd Place – Fides with 4,169 points

4th Place – Sapientia with 3,512 points

House President – Sam Holman
House Prefects – Miriam Arensman and Griffin Wong
House Advisors – Mr. Morton, Mrs. Trapp, and Mrs. Bowling

Congratulations House Constantia for a job well done! 

Continue to “Constantly Remember” and keep up the good work!

House Constantia – Steadfastness, Endurance

Motto – “Constanter Memoria Tene” (Constantly Remember)

Colors – White and Green                      Mascot – Elephant

Core Values – Hope, Nobility, Freedom, Patience, Endurance, Unity, Family, Strength, Memory, Peace

Origin Fable: See house description in the menu bar

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