Celebrating Black History Month – Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) was “the first Black woman millionaire in America” and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women. Born Sarah Breedlove to parents who had been enslaved, she was inspired to create her hair products after an experience with hair loss, which led to the creation of the “Walker System” of hair care. A talented entrepreneur with a knack for self-promotion, Walker built a business empire, at first selling products directly to Black women, then employing “beauty culturalists” to hand-sell her wares. The self-made millionaire used her fortune to fund scholarships for women at the Tuskegee Institute and donated large parts of her wealth to the NAACP, the Black YMCA and other charities.
Source: History.com
Schools CLOSED January 28
Congratulations Lizzie Lepley – Kentucky Derby Museum Horsing Around with Art Contest Grand Prize Winner!
This past week Christian Academy of Louisville – English Station senior Lizzie Lepley was honored as the grand prize winner of the Kentucky Derby Museum Horsing Around with Art Contest! Lizzie was surprised in class through Zoom with the news.
Lizzie’s work features all 146 Derby winners surrounding the Twin Spires! She spent months researching each winning horse to draw them accurately. You’ll even notice the Triple Crown winners have a flower by their mane. WOW! Way to go Lizzie! We are so proud!
Lizzie’s work will be on display in the Kentucky Derby Museum until next year!
Local Teen and CAL-Southwest Student Opens Self Care Business During Pandemic and Sees Big Success
We are so excited to highlight one of our own students as one of the youngest business owners in our area! Christian Academy of Louisville – Southwest eighth-grader Kayla Marie opened Bubbly Bliss Bar at 2110 Bardstown Road in December and has proven that nothing is impossible with faith and hard work!
Bubbly Bliss Bar by Kayla Marie features a wide variety of all natural bath, beauty and wellness products including candles, teas, cosmetics, bath bombs, soaps and even a men’s grooming line. The store aims to be a happy place for customers. It smells amazing and Kayla herself curates the store’s playlist to feature uplifting music.
After losing her father suddenly in 2015, Kayla was overcome with sadness and anxiety. She leaned on her faith and turned to the things she loved doing to find happiness – making and mixing things, baking and being creative. That’s how the business was born!
Check out this wonderful interview from WDRB and shop online at bubblyblissbarbykaylamarie.com or visit the retail store in the Highlands at 2110 Bardstown Road on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2021-2022 Christian Academy Reenrollment
Happy New Year! We have much to be thankful for this year, from the celebration of Christ’s birth, the start of a new year and the gift of partnership with your family through the Christian education of your children.
The start of a new year initiates our reenrollment process. Children who currently attend Christian Academy, junior academy through 11th grades (with the exception of JA-4 entering kindergarten), who will be returning for next school year must reenroll in January. The reenrollment deadline for the 2021-2022 school year is January 20, 2021. Reenrolling by this deadline is always very important, especially this year as we have been blessed with many families wanting to join us next year. We want to continue to serve your family and would not want you to lose your spot, as immediately after reenrollment we will begin placement of new families seeking to enroll their children at Christian Academy.
Please visit the Christian Academy website to view the 2021-2022 Tuition Schedules and/or to learn more about Tuition Assistance.
To begin the reenrollment process, simply follow the instructions below.
- Click here to log in to your FACTS Family Portal account.
- Click on the Apply/Enroll link on the left.
- Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment link. If the page does not open in a new window select your browser’s option to allow the pop-up. Click here for examples.
- Click Start Enrollment Packet to complete the Enrollment Agreement.
- Please be sure to review and submit the enrollment form for each student in your family.
Your reenrollment fee(s) will be automatically deducted through your FACTS agreement on February 16, in addition to any regularly scheduled payments you may have. Should you have financial questions, please contact the Business Office at (502) 244-3225 or reenrollment@caschools.us. If you experience challenges relating to FACTS Family Portal, please email support@caschools.us. We are happy to assist you with your questions.
For us the birth of Jesus changes everything. As John wrote, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14 ESV). It is this Jesus we want your children to know intimately prior to graduation. We thank you for your trust and continued partnership as we work diligently to ensure every child at Christian Academy is supported unconditionally in a grace-filled environment and develops according to God’s will to impact the world for His glory and Kingdom.
Enjoy this Annual Rock Creek Campus Tradition – A Christmas Carol Radio Play
Watch Our English Station Elementary Virtual Christmas Program Video
We have masks instead of costumes, a classroom instead of a stage, but we are worshiping and celebrating the same Savior!
Click here for an accompanying schedule / time list by class and performance.
Join Us for Sweaters and Stories, December 17
Wear your best Christmas sweater and join Superintendent Darin Long for a virtual Christmas story time!
Thursday, December 17 | 6 p.m. | Christian Academy School System Facebook Live
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Watch Our Southwest Campus Virtual Christmas Program
We are so blessed to be able to share our Christmas program with you through a virtual platform. Please click above to watch the program at any time. You are also welcome to share this link with family and friends. We are so thankful that God worked out all of the details for us to be able to record this program before our switch to Remote Learning.
- Thank you to Mrs. Kristi Stivers for her dedication and determination in making sure that our students would still be able to have their Christmas program, especially during this difficult year!
- Thank you to the Technical Team at Southeast Christian Church – Southwest Campus for the hours spent recording and editing the program.
- Thank you to Mrs. Tonya Morgan for her generosity of time, talent and resources to make over 100 Christmas face masks for our students to wear during the recording.
- Thank you to our Southwest Elementary students and 8th grade students for using their God-given talents to provide this special time of worship and Christmas celebration.
Glory to God for the gift of His Son – our Savior, Jesus Christ!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6
Ms. Richards is ALL IN!
Thank you for all you do for our school. As you have heard many times, the cost of tuition and fees simply does NOT cover the entire cost to educate our students. That is why we have an annual campaign called our ALL IN! campaign and this year has been like no other in our history. We need your help more than ever before to raise the resources needed to operate our schools. The reason we have a $400,000 need is because we strive to keep tuition costs reasonable and affordable to ALL IN! our community.
As you think about how your family will participate in this year’s ALL IN! campaign, please think about all the great teachers we have across all our campuses. Here is an example from our Indiana Campus, Kristi Richards.
“She has gone WAY above and beyond duty to make sure the students can benefit from special area classes. She comes up with unique ways and systems to make things work for the kids. Because of their traveling nature, they are exposed to more students and are at more of a health risk in these times. I really truly admire the huge effort she has made on behalf of our kids!”
You can give online or send in your pledge card when you are ready. Please help us meet the needs of our school. We are asking you to please be “ALL IN!”
Thank you and God bless you and our school!