The Student Government and House System leaders have started a “Lunch Buddies” program this year. 

On the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month the leaders join the K4, K5, 1st, and 2nd graders during part of their lunch time.  It is evident from the noise level, the giggles, and the smiles all around that “Lunch Buddies” is a big hit with all of the kids.

What is so sweet to see and hear at the school now are the high-fives the Upper Schoolers give their “buddies” in the halls between classes and the little ones saying to their friends, “He/She is my friend!”

Every 3rd Thursday, the Houses gather in one of their Advisor’s classrooms to meet and to discuss/brainstorm ideas for how they can set the bar higher in areas of community service, school spirit, athletic participation, academic excellence, and character development.

House Fides

House Sapientia

House Audacia

Each meeting is different – some are meant to inform of events ahead and others have games and activities.  The hope is that all are designed to give the House leaders a chance to sharpen their leadership skills, to provide the House members a chance to think/work as a team, and to strengthen the fellowship/community between students in different grade levels.

House Fides!

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member exemplified TRUTH, HONESTY, and INTEGRITY by telling the truth about not completing an assignment in Mrs. Sneed’s class.  He knew that she might not notice; yet he came to her and admitted being unprepared thus accepting a lower grade – but winning on CHARACTER.
• One Member displayed INITIATIVE by taking out Mrs. Quillen’s trash without being asked to do so.
• One Member displayed MATURITY and THOUGHTFULNESS by studying with a younger student while the younger child’s mother was in a conference.
• One Member demonstrated HELPFULNESS by taking out Mrs. Sneed’s trash
• One Member displayed SERVICE by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash.
• One Member exemplified DILIGENCE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish II class.
• Two Members exemplified DILIGENCE, INITIATIVE, and EXCELLENCE in Continuing Art II class.
• One Member demonstrated ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in her recitation in Spanish III class – just beautiful!
• One Member demonstrated INITIATIVE and COURAGE by jumping right in and attending the prom meeting and helping out at the Barn Raising.
• One Member demonstrated HELPFULNESS by making a sign for the JAIL Booth at the Barn Raising as well as staying after school to put down the paper to protect the gym floor.
• One Member showed KINDNESS to Mrs. Gann by holding the door open for her and then taking out her trash.
• Two Members displayed a SERVANT’S HEART by picking up trash on the playground that wasn’t theirs.
• One Member demonstrated a HEART to SERVE by cleaning T12 by taking out trash, cleaning the whiteboard, and wiping down desks.
• One Member showed KINDNESS by sacrificing her homework time to help a classmate with some math problems.
• One Member exemplifies unfailing RESPECTFULNESS and FOCUS in Mr. Morton’s logic class.
• One Member continues to display CHIVALRY by always being willing to serve other and holding doors open for classmates.
• One Member showed PERSEVERANCE by working hard to overcome difficulty in memorization and scoring a 100% on a Christendom test.
• One Member served Mrs. Quillen by being HELPFUL by carrying in supplies for her from her car.
• One Member was HELPFUL and KIND to stay after Art History class and straighten the chairs and books.
• One Member demonstrated CHIVALRY and CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS by holding the side door open for everyone after colloquy.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated GOODNESS and BEAUTY by turning in a core value on for a student in another House because she wanted to make sure his selfless act was recognized.
• One Member displayed KINDNESS by holding the door for Mrs. Quillen.
• Two Members demonstrated SERVICE by volunteering to sweet off the entrance mat for Mr. Cook.  They took the broom out of Mr. Cook’s hands and “got er done!”
• One Member displayed SERVICE by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash.
• One Member demonstrated HELPFULNESS by watching the K5 class while Mrs. Dupont went to the front office for a moment.
• Two Members exemplified DILIGENCE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish II class.
• One Member exemplified DILIGENCE, INITIATIVE, and EXCELLENCE in Continuing Art II class.
• One Member is consistently KIND by always thanking Mrs. Mierow when leaving after class.  Always puts a smile on her face.
• One Member demonstrated LEADERSHIP, HUMILITY, PATIENCE, and SERVICE by helping classmates clarify their understanding of Algebra 2 concepts.
• One Member demonstrates EXCELLENCE and DILIGENCE by completing all homework assignments and working through all corrections in Algebra 2.
• One Member demonstrates LEADERSHIP, HUMILITY, KINDNESS, and SERVICE by staying back when the bell rings to clean up the classroom.  He helps pick up after his classmates and helps Mrs. Mierow get the classroom in order before the next class.
• Three Members demonstrated HELPFULNESS by making a sign for the JAIL Booth at the Barn Raising as well as staying after school to put down the paper to protect the gym floor.
• One Member has displayed PERSEVERANCE and DILIGENCE by faithfully turning in every Algebra I assignment and putting in extra time at home.
• Three Members displayed HOSPITALITY by hosting a prospective student for the day.
• Six Members demonstrated a HEART to SERVE by cleaning T12 by taking out trash, cleaning the whiteboard, and wiping down desks.
• One Member demonstrated EXCELLENCE in communication and SELF-MANAGEMENT by getting caught up from an extended absence.
• One Member served Mrs. Quillen by being HELPFUL by carrying in supplies for her from her car.
• One Member demonstrated CHIVALRY by holding open the door for everyone coming in for lunch.
• After coming to class unprepared (along with several other students), Two Members displayed CHARACTER and RESPONSIBILITY by coming up to Mrs. Quillen separately after class to apologize and let her know that it would not happen again.
• Two Members displayed HOSPITALITY and KINDNESS by inviting a new classmate to walk with them to the House meeting.  They also waited around while the student picked up everything and purposefully dialogued with the student to make the new classmate feel included.
• One Member was HELPFUL and KIND to stay after Art History class and straighten the chairs and books.
• One Member was KIND and HELPFUL by passing books out to his classmates in colloquy.
• One Member was THOUGHTFUL and KIND to carry a lost notebook to a classmate.
• One Member was THOUGHTFUL and CHIVALROUS when he gave up his book for Ms. Leland during colloquy.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members demonstrated SERVICE and THOUGHTFULNESS for serving and watching the grammar school kids in the gym during the morning while teachers were in a meeting.
• One Member has displayed continual SERVICE and KINDNESS by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash and vacuuming his room.
• One Member exemplified DILIGENCE, INITIATIVE, and EXCELLENCE in Continuing Art II class.
• One Member displayed a great ATTITUDE in Spanish I class.
• One Member has demonstrated LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, PATIENCE, EXCELLENCE, and DILIGENCE by giving up a portion of her lunch time to help Mrs. Mierow tutor.
• One Member displayed LEADERSHIP and KINDNESS by leading an impromptu study group on scatter plots last Friday before the Barn Raising.
• One Member continually shows THOUGHTFULNESS, INITIATIVE, and SERVICE by helping Mrs. Richardson carry in her teaching supplies everyday without being asked.
• Two Members have displayed PERSEVERANCE and DILIGENCE by faithfully turning in every Algebra I assignment and putting in extra time at home.
• One Member displayed HOSPITALITY by hosting a prospective student for the day.
• Two Members demonstrated CHIVALRY by holding open the door for everyone coming in for lunch.
• One Member showed PERSEVERANCE by working hard to overcome difficulty in memorization and scoring a 100% on a Christendom test.
• Two Members displayed MATURITY and KINDNESS towards each other when one accidentally sprayed the other with spray paint.
• Two Members demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART by washing glassware for the entire Physical Science class after lab work.
• One Member was CONSCIENTIOUS and HELPFUL by cleaning the tables after Art class.
• One Member displayed KINDNESS by encouraging Dr. Williamsen with a sweet note and a snickers.
• Four Members demonstrated SERVICE by coming in extra early to serve in the gym and outside for Morning Door duty on Thursday.

**Note** the 1st quarter winner will be announced on Monday, the 6th!!

Nothing says “Fall” better than pumpkins…so the Houses had the 2nd Annual House Pumpkin Carving Contest during their most recent House meeting.  Each House had 4 pumpkins to carve and/or decorate any way they would like.

Each House leader had their own strategy of how to divide their members and use the time wisely.  And some unnamed Houses Advisors enjoyed taking a little “peak” into each of the other House meetings to evaluate the competition.

House Audacia’s pumpkins

House Fides’ pumpkins

House Sapientia’s pumpkins

And the Winners ARE…

Fides “Pirate Ship” – 1st Place  (30pts)

House Sapientia – “Cinderella Carriage” pumpkin – 2nd Place (20pts)
  

House Audacia – “Throw up” pumpkin – 3rd Place (10pts)
 

Honorable Mentions…

This year in the spirit of the construction on the new building, CCS Admin changed the name of the Fall Festival to a Barn Raising.

There were all sorts of games, activities, events, and food for the students and their families to enjoy.  (Cow milking contest, Jacob’s ladder, Giant slide, Hayrides, Face Painting, and mechanical Bull riding)

Various vendors also set up tables with their products.  And the different classes grouped together to create some fun games like a hula hoop ring toss on pumpkins, giant checkers, corn hole, and “bobbing for candy pumpkins” in whipped cream.
  

And kids of all ages enjoyed the pony and horse rides.
 

The Juniors sponsored a Jail to raise money for Prom.  Many students and teachers were sent to jail!

Bryson, Sawyer, and Jeremy showed their leadership and great attitudes as they allowed students to attempt to dunk them. (Each received 15pts for their House for their school spirit and willing to get wet in the cold!)

The event concluded with a cake walk, silent auction, and an hour of line dancing enjoyed by all –those dancing and those watching.
  
Houses with members volunteering to serve received community service points.  Audacia 36pts, Fides 60pts, Sapientia 36pts

Current Point Standings for 1st qtr:

       1765pts          1742pts          1786pts

Thank you House Audacia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member had a SERVANT’S HEART by helping Mrs. Haycox set up chairs for the “Coffee for the Curious” meeting.
• One Member was so HELPFUL by carrying boxes for SG.
• One Member displayed an INTENSE interest in class discussions and a HUMBLE attitude.
• One Member displayed CREATIVITY in his ideas during the Rhetoric Incarnation Game.
• One Member displayed a GENUINE interest in asking and answering important questions in Mr. Leland’s class.
• One Member leaped to the AID of a classmate who spilled the contents of their supply pouch all over the floor.
• Four Members demonstrated SERVICE by taking out Mrs. Arensman’s and Mrs. Quillen’s trash for them.
• Two Members demonstrated KINDNESS by holding the door for Mrs. Quillen.
• One Member BLESSED Mr. Cook by helping him with some jobs on his list.
• Three Members displayed HELPFULNESS by helping Coach Similton with the bleachers.
• One Member displayed INITIATIVE by asking to take out Mrs. Sneed’s trash.
• One Member took INITIATIVE to make a flyer about the Pink Out Volleyball game and communicated with Mrs. Kuhn on the details.
• One Member always goes above and beyond to HELP others.  He was also instrumental in getting preparations together for the pep rally.
• One Member was HELPFUL to Mrs. Thigpen by taking out her trash.
• One Member demonstrated good SPORTSMANSHIP by volunteering to help out the Sapientia team in a review game in history class.
• Two Members exemplified ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, team work, and creativity in their Spanish 1 presentation.
• Two Members were KIND to offer to vacuum the Art History classroom and another tool out the trash.
• One Member went above and beyond to SERVE others by cleaning up the gym after an especially messy lunch period.
• One Member displayed outstanding ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in Spanish 1.
• One Member was HELPFUL by joining other students in moving a bookcase out of the hallway by Mrs. Quillen’s classroom.
• One Member was HELPFUL by bringing in samples of materials to share with the Biology class for the microscope labs.
• Ten Members SERVED others by holding the door open for them in between classes.

Thank you House Fides for continued acts of kindness:

• Two Members displayed SERVICE by offering to take out Mr. Leland’s trash
• Two Members had a SERVANT’S HEART by helping Mrs. Haycox set up chairs for the “Coffee for the Curious” meeting.
• One Member displayed CREATIVITY in his ideas during the Rhetoric Incarnation Game.
• One Member demonstrated INSIGHTFUL comments and questions during class discussions and readings.
• One Member leaped to the AID of a classmate who spilled the contents of their supply pouch all over the floor.
• One Member SERVED Mr. Cook by working on the sound for the volleyball game.
• Two Members to INITIATIVE to help sort copies for the Tuesday folders.
• One Member volunteered to SERVE every other Monday to cover Monday morning door duty so that Mr. Leland could participate in worship practice.
• Two Member displayed KINDNESS by holding the door for Mrs. Quillen.
• One Member demonstrated KINDNESS by taking Biology notes and assignment information for a student who was absent.
• Two Members demonstrated CHIVALRY by coming to Mrs. Haycox’s aid and carrying her heavy bags to the car for her.
• Three Members consistently display THOUGHTFULNESS and PATIENCE as they held the door open for students to enter the building in the morning.
• One Member was so HELPFUL and KIND to help carry things out to Mrs. Quillen’s car for her.
• One Member volunteered to SERVE by handing out upperclassmen photo proofs at lunch for Mrs. Kuhn.
• Two Members demonstrated good SPORTSMANSHIP by volunteering to help out the Sapientia team in a review game in history class.
• One Member was KIND to take another student materials that he left behind in class.
• One Member showed CONSIDERATION for others and willingness to compromise during the group project work in Art History class.
• One Member was extra HELPFUL by handing out text books to his classmates.
• One Member showed GRATITUDE by thanking Miss Leland after Spanish class.
• One Member displayed HELPFULNESS by helping Coach Similton with the bleachers.
• One Member was a super group LEADER in Art History class.
• One Member had a SERVANT’S HEART as she washed lab glassware for the entire Physical Science class.
• One Member BLESSED Mrs. Haycox with a cup of coffee after a long day.
• One Member was HELPFUL by bringing in samples of materials to share with the Biology class for the microscope labs.
• One Member was HELPFUL by joining other students in moving a bookcase out of the hallway by Mrs. Quillen’s classroom.
• One Member BLESSED Mrs. Quillen by bringing her lunch on Wednesday.
• Six Members SERVED others by holding the door open for them in between classes.

Thank you House Sapientia for continued acts of kindness:

• One Member demonstrated SERVICE and THOUGHTFULNESS for considerately holding the side door for her teacher.
• One Member demonstrated a LOVE of LEARNING and wisdom.
• One Member was so HELPFUL by carrying boxes for SG.
• One Member was so THOUGHTFUL to help a classmate clean up her spilled coffee.
• One Member displayed a genuine DESIRE to make the most of her Commonplace Book — not just for class, but for herself.
• One Member leaped to the AID of a classmate who spilled the contents of their supply pouch all over the floor.
• Three Members gave up their lunch to SERVE Mrs. Quillen by cleaning her whiteboard and taking out her trash.
• One Member BLESSED Mr. Cook by helping him with some jobs on his list.
• One Member has SACRIFICED several lunches and worked outside of school to research, build, and set up Mr. Morton’s new work computer.
• One Member continues to SERVE OTHERS by picking up trash in Mr. Morton’s classroom that he didn’t create.
• One Member was THOUGHTFUL to give up half of his doughnut to a friend who didn’t have one.
• One of the House Leaders continues to send out the agenda WELL in ADVANCE to ask for feedback from House Advisors.  Such INITIATIVE is awesome!
• Two Members displayed HELPFULNESS by helping Coach Similton with the bleachers.
• One Member was so HELPFUL and KIND to help carry things out to Mrs. Quillen’s car for her.
• Two Members showed INITIATIVE by taking out Mr. Morton’s trash and replacing the bag.
• One Member has demonstrated REVERENCE by praying aloud with the microphone before the last 3 home middle school volleyball games.
• One Member showed CONSIDERATION for others and willingness to compromise during the group project work in Art History class.
• One Member showed GRATITUDE by thanking Miss Leland after Spanish class.
• Two Members were HELPFUL by joining other students in moving a bookcase out of the hallway by Mrs. Quillen’s classroom.
• Four Members were HELPFUL by bringing in samples of materials to share with the Biology class for the microscope labs.
• One Member had a SERVANT’S HEART as she washed lab glassware for the entire Physical Science class.
• One Member was in the hallway by the girls’ bathroom when a grammar school student dropped her water bottle, spilling ice and water everywhere.  This Member was so KIND and told the student not to worry and that she would help her clean it all up.
• Six Members SERVED others by holding the door open for them in between classes.
• One Member BLESSED Mrs. Quillen by bringing her lunch on Wednesday.