Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members BLESSED holding open the door for Mrs. Quillen and other students between classes.
• Two Members SERVED by helping Mr. Cook and Mrs. Rudolph with putting away the bleachers after assembly.
• One Member demonstrated INTEGRITY by reporting a grading mistake on Mrs. Quillen’s part that would have cost him points.  Due to his HONESTY, no points were deducted.
• One Member displayed a HEART to SERVE by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• One Member demonstrated THOUGHTFULNESS when she gave a book to a parent visitor, so she could follow along.
• Two Members demonstrated a HEART to SERVE by taking out Mrs. Sneed’s trash.
• One Member displayed KINDNESS and INITIATIVE by picking up Mrs. Arensman’s trash, bagging it up and taking it out to the dumpsters without being asked or prompted.
• One Member displayed THOUGHTFULNESS by bringing in chairs to Mrs. Quillen’s room for parent shadow day…
• And then another Member returned the chairs.
• One Member shows a DESIRE TO LEARN by asking wonderful, engaging questions in Physics.  His interest and questions bring much energy to the class discussions.
• One Member SERVED by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member SERVED by vacuuming Mrs. Quillen’s room.
• One Member was HELPFUL when she cleaned out Mrs. Quillen’s microwave.
• One Member demonstrated INTEGRITY by reporting a grading mistake on Mrs. Quillen’s part that would have cost her points. Due to her HONESTY, no points were deducted.
• One Member displayed CHIVALRY by staying with “2 damsels in distress” while waiting for a dad to come and change a tire.
• One Member was HELPFUL to Mr. Cook by assisting him on several jobs.
• One Member is extremely HELPFUL during Mrs. Quillen’s class, always willing to run errands, handout papers, and answer questions.
• Two Members displayed HELPFULNESS by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• One Member was extra HELPFUL by cleaning up the art class ‘studio’ on two different days.
• One Member was very KIND and took the Spanish classroom trash out.
• One Member was HELPFUL in study hall by assisting Miss Leland prepare a Jeopardy game on her white board.
• One Member was THOUGHTFUL by holding the door for his classmates.
• One Member was KIND by offering to help a student at lunch who is struggling.
• One Member showed HOSPITALITY by welcoming the parents who visited during the Parent Shadow Day.
• One Member demonstrates ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by her consistent hard work.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members SERVED by helping Mr. Cook and Mrs. Rudolph with putting away the bleachers after assembly.
• One Member was HELPFUL to Mr. Cook by assisting him on several jobs.
• Two Members are extremely HELPFUL during Mrs. Quillen’s class, always willing to run errands, handout papers, and answer questions.
• One Member displayed HELPFULNESS by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• One Member shows KINDNESS by cleaning Mrs. Quillen’s board, almost daily, after geometry class.
• One Member shows a DESIRE TO LEARN by asking wonderful, engaging questions in Physics. His interest and questions bring much energy to the class discussions.
• One Member worked his way BRAVELY through a difficult assignment.
• One Member SERVED by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash three different times.
• One Member took INITIATIVE to bring trash bags to Mr. Morton’s room when another student didn’t replace them.
• One Member took INITIATIVE and manned the front door in the morning when teachers were running late.
• One Member displays CHEERFULNESS when she comes to Mr. Leland’s class each day.
• Two Members display ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE their consistent hard work and willingness to participate in class discussions.

Current Standings as of 3/10/18

         623pts             596pts             532pts

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member BLESSED Mrs. Herrin by surprising her with a note of appreciation.
• Two Members demonstrated SERVICE by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• One Member showed KINDNESS by vacuuming Mrs. Quillen’s room one day after school this week.
• One Member showed REVERANCE by offering up a wonderful prayer during Mrs. Quillen’s community group time.
• One Member offered insight, WISDOM, and application to a group discussion in Mrs. Arensman’s US History class.
• One Member displayed SERVICE by supporting Mr. Cook in some odd jobs.
• One Member showed KINDNESS and CONSIDERATION for other by holding the gym doors for the student body.
• One Member showed LEADERSHIP by volunteering to lead her community group in prayer.
• One Member showed DISCIPLINE and INITIATIVE by working hard in Spanish 1 class.
• One Member blessed Mrs. Haycox by showing GRATITUDE to her in a sweet note.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members SERVED by working enthusiastically to clean up the art classroom last Friday.
• One Member CHEERFULLY took out the Spanish classroom trash.
• Two Members demonstrated KINDNESS, CARE, and FRIENDSHIP by comforting the grammar school students and keeping them quiet and orderly in Mrs. Sneed’s room during the lock-down.
• Two Members SERVED Mr. Cook by putting up the soccer goal nets for him.
• One Member demonstrated KINDNESS by graciously taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• One Member showed INITIATIVE by cleaning up the trash in Mrs. Arensman’s room without being asked.
• One Member demonstrated the PURSUIT of KNOWLEDGE in asking Mrs. Arensman for ways to further her studies outside of class requirements.
• One Member demonstrated FRIENDSHIP and SERVICE by sitting with the K4 class in the morning before school and trying to cheer up those that are crying.
• One Member in Biology class showed INITITATIVE by springing into action to clean up a spill that another class member had accidentally made.
• Two Members displayed SERVICE by supporting Mr. Cook in some odd jobs.
• One Member offered to HELP with morning drop off duty when Mr. Morton was working it alone and CHEERFULLY executed said service.
• One Member offered to HELP clean Mr. Morton’s classroom and vacuumed it with a very CHEEFUL attitude.
• Two Members showed KINDNESS by running to assist someone needing an extra hand.
• One Member showed concern and COMPASSION for a fellow student.
• One Member showed KINDNESS and CONSIDERATION for other by holding the gym doors for the student body.
• Two Member displayed HELPFULNESS by taking out Miss Leland’s classroom trash.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member SERVED by working enthusiastically to clean up the art classroom last Friday.
• One Member performed with EXCELLENCE by leading her class in their recitation practice.
• One Member showed KINDNESS by spending 20 minutes before school on Friday playing with the K-4 students.  They adore him and he is absolutely wonderful with them.
• Three Members demonstrated KINDNESS, CARE, and FRIENDSHIP by comforting the grammar school students and keeping them quiet and orderly in Mrs. Sneed’s room during the lock-down.
• One Member SERVED Mr. Cook by putting up the soccer goal nets for him.
• One Member has been demonstrating WONDER and a LOVE FOR LEARNING by asking great questions during Biology and bringing forward great thoughts and ideas.
• One Member in Biology class showed INITITATIVE by springing into action to clean up a spill that another class member had accidentally made.
• Two Members were extremely HELPFUL to Mrs. Quillen in class when she had lost her voice.  In their KINDNESS they also cleaned lab dishes.
• One Member displayed SERVICE by supporting Mr. Cook in some odd jobs.
• One Member impressed Mr. Morton by anticipating his sister’s absence from a House Meeting and of his own volition brought the meeting’s agenda to HELP facilitate a successful meeting.
• Seven Member displayed SERVICE by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash on different days.
• One Member offered to HELP with morning drop off duty when Mr. Morton was working it alone and CHEERFULLY executed said service.
• One Member offered to HELP clean Mr. Morton’s classroom and vacuumed it with a very CHEEFUL attitude.
• One Member did an EXCELLENT job of reading a passage for her community group.

Current Standings as of 2/14/18

       279pts            309pts              200pts

House Fides!

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated SERVICE by sweeping the gym floor before the game on 1/22.
• One Member gave up a portion of her lunch to HELP Mrs. Meirow tutor.
• One Member displayed SERVICE by spending 2 hours to HELP Mr. Cook by changing light bulbs in the common areas as well as in the office.
• Two Members were extremely HELPFUL in setting up the House tables for the Open House.
• One Member jumped in and HELPED Mrs. Arensman move tables and put on tablecloths for Open House.
• One Member SACRIFICED his entire study hall teaching another student math.
• One Member displayed SERVICE by taking out Mrs. Sneed’s trash.
• One Member displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish this week.
• One Member displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish 2 this week.
• One Member has PERSEVERED and worked hard in order to achieve a goal.
• Four Members displayed HELPFULNESS by putting uniform bins in the gym under the bleachers during lunch.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member took study time to teach math to another student and did it with LOVE, a CHEERFUL attitude, and ENCOURAGING words.
• One Member demonstrated KINDNESS and GRATITUDE by thanking Mrs. Meirow with a smile after class.
• Two Members were HELPFUL to get Mrs. Meirow’s classroom back in order between classes.
• Three Members showed INITIATIVE, SERVICE, KINDNESS, CARE, and CONCERN for Mrs. Meirow by brainstorming options on how to help her get a new podium.
• Two Member blessed Mrs. Quillen and showed HELPFULNESS by vacuuming her classroom.
• Two Members HELPED Mrs. Cook greatly at the Homecoming game as well as cleaning up afterwards.
• One Member continually displays HELPFULNESS towards Mr. Cook by assisting him with tables and moving various items.
• One Member displayed CHIVALRY by noticing a female student did not have a chair at her table and so he brought her one.
• Two Members were extremely HELPFUL in setting up the House tables for the Open House.
• One Member jumped in and HELPED Mrs. Arensman move tables and put on tablecloths for Open House.
• One Member was HELPFUL after the Open House by carrying all of Mrs. Arensman’s materials back to her room.
• One Member displayed SERVICE by taking out Mrs. Sneed’s trash.
• One Member displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish this week.
• Two Members displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish this week.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated CHIVALRY by giving up his chair for a female classmate one day when she would have been sitting all along or without the girls.  That he moved to a seat that was completely away for his friends in order that she could sit with her friends was super gentlemanly.
• One Member went completely out of her way to HELP another classmate with her volcano project.
• One Member demonstrated WISDOM by seeking help with math and using her time wisely.
• One Member demonstrates SERVICE, LOVE, and PATIENCE by frequently coming to the gym early, giving up time with friends, to sit with the kindergarten student, who absolutely adore her.
• One Member went the extra mile to be HELPFUL by taking out Mrs. Sneed’s trash while it was raining.
• One Member showed INITIATIVE, SERVICE, and KINDNESS when she offered to clean Mrs. Meirow’s whiteboards.
• One Member showed INITIATIVE, SERVICE, KINDNESS, CARE, and CONCERN for Mrs. Meirow by brainstorming options on how to help her get a new podium.
• One Member gave up a portion of her lunch to HELP Mrs. Meirow tutor.
• One Member demonstrated SERVICE by helping Mr. Cook move tables.
• One Member was HELPFUL by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash.
• Four Members were extremely HELPFUL in setting up the House tables for the Open House.
• One Member displayed KINDESS and HELPFULNESS by seeing Mrs. Arensman carring a huge armload of materials for the Open House and asking to carry them for her.
• Two Members were HELPFUL after the Open House by carrying all of Mrs. Arensman’s materials back to her room.
• One Member SERVED by offering to babysit several 3rd grade students while their moms helped Mrs. Richardson with her bulletin board.
• One Member demonstrated FRIENDSHIP by hanging out with the K4’s.
• One Member offered a CHEERFUL and HELPFUL hand to Miss Leland during morning drop off on Friday.
• Two Members displayed ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish this week.
• One Member has been a LEADER with consistent effort, enthusiasm and being engaged in class discussions and projects.

The CCS Warrior Spirit is strong and active!

Several students came out to cheer Parker Rose (grade 8) and Thomas Way (grade 5) in the Cabarrus County Independent Schools Spelling Bee!!  And what fun it was to watch Parker come in first place (25pts for House Audacia), and Thomas Way grab third place!!!

Parker will advance to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 19 in Charlotte.
This is the sixth year in a row that Parker has qualified for the County Bee, and the third year in a row that Parker has advanced to the Regional Bee!

Congratulations to both Parker and Thomas!  We are all so proud of both of you!

And in the same week, House Audacia showed their school spirit by blessing the teachers with a Subway lunch!  (20pts)

Let’s continue to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds!” Hebrews 10:24