Important Parent Information – The Anxious Generation
We asked and you answered!
We currently have over 160 parents across our system committed to reading Jonathan Haidt’s important book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, this fall. And we would love even more of you to join us. If you missed my first email, here’s the gist…
The book is making waves (in a good way) because it addresses an important issue that seems to be affecting everyone – our kids’ mental health. Haidt is a non-Christian (but faith-friendly) social psychologist so he relies on an evolutionary understanding of humanity and, though I disagree with some of his methodology, I agree with many of his conclusions. As parents (and educators), this is research that cannot be ignored. Honestly, every parent should read this book.
Over the summer we asked Christian Academy employees to consider voluntarily reading it and over 60 took us up on that with more starting since then. Now it’s your turn. I am looking for as many parents as possible to join me in reading The Anxious Generation this fall. It really is that important! There will be no small groups, no Zoom discussions and you will need to purchase the book on your own. We are asking for one commitment – that you attend a town hall meeting on your campus in December to discuss your thoughts on the book and how the information affects Christian Academy culture. CAL will meet on Monday, December 2, and CAI on Tuesday, December 3. I will occasionally share with you via your supplied email supplemental resources as I come across them.
If you’re in, please let me know here.
I’ve included the following links to a podcast featuring Jonathan Haidt (there are many) along with a very recent sermon by Tyler McKenzie (Christian Academy parent) that I think you will find interesting.
This may be one of the most important conversations we have about your child’s mental health, social connections and spiritual formation.
Thank you so much for considering!
Yes on Amendment 2
We, as a school system, are in support of a constitutional amendment that would enable our Kentucky Legislative and Executive branches to discuss educational choice in Kentucky.
Christian Academy is in favor of “Yes on 2.”
On November 5, 2024, Kentuckians will have the opportunity to vote Yes on Amendment 2, Kentucky’s Education Opportunities Constitutional Amendment, which aims to provide more educational opportunities for families of kindergarten-12th grade students. This amendment prioritizes students and empowers parents to make the best educational choices for each of their children. Additionally, it ensures the protection of Kentucky’s public school funding and structure.
Our school system is unique in that we have campuses in both Kentucky and Indiana. We can testify how the school choice systems in Indiana directly benefit our families in attending CAI. We hope that Kentucky families will also have the chance for the Kentucky legislature to implement some form of school choice in the future. Voting yes to Amendment 2 would enable them to do so. Polls consistently show that 72% of Kentucky families want school choice, but we must vote!
We created a website that provides detailed information about the benefits of voting Yes on Amendment 2 and answers to frequently asked questions. As a community, we ask that you share this website and encourage others to vote yes on Amendment 2 this November.
Ms. Gross and Ms. Passafiume are ALL IN!
We are incredibly proud of all of our exceptional teachers and, over the next several weeks, we are excited to showcase those chosen by their peers as this year’s ALL IN Outstanding Teacher award winners!
These dedicated educators from across the entire Christian Academy School System have gone above and beyond in their commitment to excellence and in making a positive impact on our students’ lives.
We invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements by making a special gift to support Christian Academy School System, ensuring that our Christ-centered education continues to thrive.
This week, we recognize –
Sarah Gross
Sarah always goes above and beyond for her students and for our school. She cares about each student and their academic, spiritual and emotional needs. Her theme is “You can do hard things!” and doesn’t let the students settle for anything less.
as well as –
Tracy Passafiume
Tracy exemplifies what it means to be a dynamic, Christian educator. Her professionalism, love for the Lord, longevity at CAL and reflection of the school’s mission is truly exemplary. I nominate her without reservation.
Congratulations to both Ms. Gross and Ms. Passafiume!
To support these and all of our exceptional teachers, simply use this link to give online.
Thank you and God bless you and our school!
Final Christian Academy Foundations Workshops for New Families, October 2 and 4
We have two dates remaining for you to choose which Christian Academy Foundations session fits your schedule best.
We ask that at least one parent/guardian attend but we’d love for anyone else to come who has influence with or investment in your child (i.e. grandparents, step-parents, aunts/uncles, etc.).
| Date | Time | Location |
| October 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
| October 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | English Station Campus Auditorium |
Please click here to register.
The campus Armory will be open for you and, as a thank you for your attendance, will be offering a discount.
Please see the following regarding parking and entering the building.
English Station Evening or Morning Session – Please park in the visitor lot on the left when facing the school from the main drive. Enter through the main entrance. Morning session attendees will stop at the desk to check in with a valid driver’s license or ID. The Armory will be open after both of these sessions.
We are so thankful God has brought your family to Christian Academy and we take that responsibility very seriously.
We look forward to meeting you!
Ready, Let’s Read Online Book Fair, September 27 – October 13
English Station Elementary and Junior Academy Families –
We are excited to share a great opportunity for our school! Ready, Let’s Read is an online book store where you can shop for your children and yourself. They bring exceptional products that align with a biblical worldview. You can shop for any book on the site and our school will receive part of the profit to continue purchasing materials that align with our Christian worldview. Ready, Let’s Read is the perfect opportunity to buy fun books while supporting your student’s school! Your orders will be shipped free to the school and we’ll let you know when they arrive and we will send them home with your student!
The shopping window is open from September 27, (8 a.m.) to October 13, (12 a.m.). You can shop anytime 24/7, during this window. You can start browsing titles on September 27, by clicking here.
Election Season Devotional #2
Christian Academy Statement: As we enter into another election season, we want to remind our school community that the Christian Academy School System is partisan only to the Bible and our shared Biblical and Foundational Statements. We support each person’s right to vote as led by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. In keeping with our school, parent and employee partnership commitment, we have agreed to treat our neighbors with respect and honor, as fellow image bearers of God, including engaging in responsible discourse. Christian Academy is firmly dedicated to promoting unity rather than divisiveness in all aspects, including politics.
With this statement in mind, I would like to introduce the second of four devotional thoughts on how we, as Christians, can positively affect our community. Recently, I was introduced to the term “responsible discourse.” How can we share thoughts and ideas and even have conversations when we disagree? As always, the Bible has the answer.
Mr. Bryce Hibbard, Head of Schools, (bhibbard@caschools.us) shares his thoughts and reflections on the power of words. How do we have responsible discourse without fear of hurting the Gospel message?
New Biblical Unity YouTube Release – Eighth Grade and High School Field Trips
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – Eighth Grade Berea Trip.
On our Berea field trips, we will enjoy a stop at Buc-ee’s, visit Downtown Berea, visit Berea College, have lunch at Chick-fil-A and more!
- Dates: CAL – Tuesday, October 15; CAI – Tuesday, October 22 (all day)
- Cost: $20 (not including lunch)
- Just 20 student spots available per trip.
- Permission slips are available at the front desk of your school offices. Completed permission slips and payments secures spots. First come, first served.
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – High School Cincinnati Trip
On our Cincinnati field trips, we will visit the Holocaust and Humanity Center, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, have lunch at Chick-fil-A and more!
- Dates: Thursday, October 17 (all day); Friday, October 18 (all day)
- Cost: $40 (not including lunch)
- Just 12 student spots from each school available per trip.
- Permission slips are available at the front desk of your school offices. Completed permission slips and payments secures spots. First come, first served.
These field trips were created to inspire and educate our students in our school system-wide pursuit of Biblical Unity. They will be exposed to historic examples of times when God miraculously unified people and times when people failed to obey God’s commands to pursue unity.
Psalm 133:1, NIV – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Please subscribe to our Biblical Unity at Christian Academy YouTube page to receive more unifying videos when they release.
It Is…Senior Carnival Time!
Our senior class and their faculty sponsors are excited to announce that on Friday, September 27, we are hosting our annual Senior Carnival.
One of the things we love most about the Carnival is that every elementary, middle and high school class will get the chance to come outside and have fun with us. Although the students will need tickets to take full advantage of all the Carnival has to offer, you can rest easy knowing all the proceeds go toward the Senior Class Trip in April 2025.
Click here for our Carnival website where you can see the class schedules and price list and can purchase tickets for your child(ren). We had great success the last two years with our online purchasing system and want to make sure this process is as easy as possible for you.
We are looking forward to a great Senior Carnival this year and can’t wait to spend the day with you and your child(ren)!
The Class of 2025 Class Officers and Sponsors
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New Biblical Unity YouTube Release – We Unify Groups
Watch our NEW unifying YouTube video – We Unify Groups.
These groups are for all high school / middle school students who want to participate in some unifying initiatives within our schools. Please check with your in-school We Unify leaders for meeting schedules.
We Unify Leaders (along with Director of Biblical Unity, Mr. Deon Parker):
CAI High School
- Mr. Ty Barnett
- Mrs. Jenny Davison
- Mrs. Shaelyne Meadows
CAI Middle School
- Mr. Ty Barnett
- Mrs. Jenny Davison
- Mrs. Tasha Irving
- Mrs. Stephanie Graves
CAL High School
- Mrs. Ace Hubbard
- Mrs. Amy McConnell
- Mrs. Alicia Nunez
- Mr. Nickolas Turner
CAL Middle School
- Mr. Andrew Gowans
- Mrs. Melissa Patrick
- Mrs. Jessica Saunders
Psalm 133:1, NIV – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Please subscribe to our Biblical Unity at Christian Academy YouTube page to receive more unifying videos when they release.