Change the World for Christ Week – September 19-23
The week of September 19-23, Christian Academy Southwest will be celebrating the nations through Change the World for Christ. During this week teachers, staff and students will have their attention focused on the nations and the Savior of those nations. To be mindful of each nation students will be enlightened to specific needs each country is currently experiencing when it comes to the spread of the gospel (i.e. missionaries) and establishment of churches (i.e. Christians). During this week of celebration, students will be asked to wear a specific color each day during the week of September 19. For students to dress out they will need to donate $1 (The donations raised will still go to the Jackson family, who are missionaries in Asia). Students may also wear blue jeans, uniform shorts/pants and/or accessories (e.g. bracelets, scrunchies, hair bows, socks, etc…) that represent the country and/or match the color of the day.
- Monday (September 19): Ukraine (class color = Blue and/or Yellow )
- Tuesday (September 20): North Korea (class color = Red )
- Wednesday (September 21): Mexico: (class color = Orange )
- Thursday (September 22): Russia (class color = Blue )
- Friday (September 23): Ireland (class color = Green )
We invite you all to join Christian Academy Southwest during our week of Change the World for Christ. We ask that you pray for the many missionaries serving in these countries, for the Christians in these countries that they would be faithful to proclaim the gospel, for the governments of these nations that they would cease their hostility toward Christ, and for the people of these nations that their hearts would be providentially opened to respond to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Finally, pray for us and our students that we may be filled with missionary zeal for the lost and the only Savior given amongst men by which the lost may be saved.
Important Reminders:
- Check the Family Handbook for Dress Code policies.
- Clothing that is see-through, tight fitting, midriff, low-cut or high slit garments are not allowed.
- All outfits must be gender appropriate.
- Tutus and tights are not allowed.
- Shorts must come to the knee.
The administration reserves the right to ask any student dressed inappropriately to change.
*Click here for a printable flyer with this information.
Come Out and Support Our Volleyball Team!
We need our Saints fans in the stands! Come out and support our middle school volleyball team in their remaining games for the season!
September 6 – Home Volleyball Game vs. Our Savior Lutheran School, 6 p.m. in the Gym
September 9 – Away Volleyball Game vs. Christian Academy of Indiana, 5:30 p.m. at CAI
September 15 – Last Home Game of the Season – Home Volleyball Game vs. Kentucky Country Day School, 5:30 p.m. in the Gym (8th Grade Players Recognition Night)
September 19 – Away Volleyball Game vs. Whitefield Academy, 6 p.m. at Whitefield
September 22 – Away Volleyball Game vs. Little Flock Academy, 5:30 p.m. at Little Flock
Christian Academy Parent Feedback
Raising children in 2022 is not for the faint of heart! We often see the challenges here at school too. As such, we spend a lot of time and resources training teachers on a wide variety of cultural issues and looking at them through a biblical lens. We take our partnership with your family very seriously, which is why we would like to offer some of these trainings to you. While we don’t have all the answers, we know quite a few professionals that can help. In order to provide the best information for you, we need to hear what you most need. Please complete this short survey – it only takes 2 minutes! And be on the lookout for upcoming parent communications about the results and trainings.
Lands’ End Labor Day Savings – 20% OFF School Uniform Styles, August 25 – September 6
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Fall 2022 CAL Intramural Sports
Christian Academy is blessed to be able to offer English Station and Southwest students a fall intramural athletic program for kindergarten through 5th grade. These offerings are only possible with a high level of participation from students as well as a high level of parent volunteers. There are many benefits to being involved in athletics, including good health, social interaction, self-confidence, self-discipline and personal accomplishment. Our goal is to always be Christ-honoring in all that we do, including sports.
2022 FALL OFFERINGS FOR INTRAMURALS
| SPORT | GRADES | SITE/CAMPUS | COST |
| Cross Country | 2nd-5th (coed) | English Station and Southwest | $110 |
| Tennis | 2nd-5th (coed) | English Station Only | $70 |
| Volleyball | K-3rd (girls only) | English Station and Southwest with Games at English Station | $110 |
Pricing includes uniforms, gym space, balls, trophies, etc…
- To participate in the intramural program, registration needs to be completed online.
- Cross Country will be limited to the first 25 participants for each campus. Students will participate in three meets.
- Tennis is limited to the first 30 participants that sign up.
- Volleyball will be divided into teams (K/1st grade and 2nd/3rd grade). Teams will learn and practice their volleyball skills prior to their intra-squad scrimmages. The format will be 30 minutes skills and 30 minutes scrimmage on Saturday mornings.
English Station and Southwest – Cost: $110
TENNIS
(2nd-5th coed)
English Station Only – Cost: $70
September 9 – October 14
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
No Practice on Homecoming (September 30) and Fall Break (October 7)
Limited to the First 30 Participants
Parent Volunteer Coaches Needed
VOLLEYBALL
(K-3rd Girls Only)
English Station and Southwest – Cost: $110
September 17 – October 22
Kindergarten and 1st Grade, 8 – 9 a.m.
2nd and 3rd Grade, 9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
No Practice During Fall Break (October 8)
Parent Volunteer Coaches Needed
Uniform will Include Shirt and Shorts
Parent Volunteer Coaches – Intramural teams are led by volunteer coaches. When registering your student, join the action by checking the box to be a head coach or an assistant coach.
Students can only register for one intramural sport during the season. Registration will close on August 26.
To sign up for fall intramurals, please do the following:
- Click here to visit FACTS Family Portal.
- Enter your ID and password (same as when you registered your child for school).
- Click on Web Forms and then click on your child’s name.
- Click on the complete form link to the right of “2022-23 KY Fall Elem Intramural Sports ES.”
- Complete the form and click the SAVE button.
The online registration process has been designed to be quick and easy. Billing will take place after all rosters are complete and the season has started. If you have any problems or questions, please call the Athletic Office at (502) 244-3225.
We look forward to an exciting fall of elementary athletics.
GO CAL!
CAL Athletic Passes on Sale Now!
Just a friendly reminder that your student only has 3 more days to purchase a student athletic pass. The student athletic pass will get them into ALL home games for EVERY sport at EVERY level for the entire school year! Students ages 10 and under are free and do not need to purchase a pass.
Click here for information about STUDENT Athletic Passes.
Family and Individual Athletic Passes can be purchased all year long in the athletic office or in the Centurion Armory (open Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-4 p.m.).
Click here for information for INDIVIDUAL and FAMILY Athletic Passes.
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Junior Academy – 8th Grade Southwest Back-to-School Family Hangout, August 19
Please click here for details about our first family hangout for the school year!
Junior Academy – 8th Grade Student and Staff Picture Day, August 30
Our picture day is coming up on Tuesday, August 30, for all students in junior academy through 8th grade. Craig Davis and Associates Photography will be on campus to take individual school photos of our students that will be used in our 2022-2023 yearbook. Photo proofs will be sent home within two weeks of picture day so that families can order photo packages if they desire. The photographer will be back on Tuesday, September 27, to photograph any students who are absent on August 30, and to do picture retakes as needed.
Picture Day Dress Code Guidelines
Preschool – Normal Dress
Elementary (Kindergarten-5th Grade) – Regular Uniforms or Chapel Uniforms
Middle School (6th-8th Grade) – Students may be photographed in their regular clothes or in their school uniform. The purpose of a free dress day is to allow students to dress nicely for pictures. Please follow the dress code guidelines described below for that day. Please read the following dress code with your child. Thank you for encouraging your student to dress appropriately. Students may wear the school uniform or choose from the options below.
BOYS:
• Shirts: Must have shirt with collar. No T-shirts.
• Pants: Any dress/casual slacks or appropriate, nice jeans (no skinny jeans).
• Shorts: Uniform shorts only.
• Shoes: Any dress/casual shoes or athletic shoes. NO FLIP-FLOPS.
GIRLS:
• Shirts/Blouses/Tops: Must cover the entire midriff, overlapping the skirt or pants. Tops must not have thin or spaghetti straps. No tank tops or shear material shirts. Necklines must not show cleavage.
• Skirts: Skirt length is to the top of the knee. Leggings may be worn underneath the skirt.
• Pants: Any dress/casual slacks, gauchos, Capris or jeans – modest fit, not too tight or too low-waisted (no skinny jeans).
• Shorts: Uniform shorts only.
• Shoes: Any dress/casual shoes or athletic shoes. NO FLIP-FLOPS.
Remember that modest dress is expected. Students will be asked to call home for their uniforms to be brought to school and will not be photographed if they are dressed inappropriately. Students will remain in the school office until the change of clothing is delivered.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Kindergarten – 8th Grade Parent Night, September 1
Parent Night for kindergarten-8th grade families will be on Thursday, September 1, beginning at 6 p.m. This is a time for parents only (no students) to be able to spend time in the classrooms with their child’s teacher and learn more about what to expect for this new school year. This is also a great time for you to ask any questions that you might have!
The times listed below are for the classroom sessions specific for each grade level so that if you have children in multiple grades we hope that you have the opportunity to visit each of their classrooms. Please contact the school office at (502) 447-6500 if you have any questions.
Times in Classrooms with Teachers
Kindergarten | 6-7 p.m.
1st-2nd Grade | 6-6:30 p.m.
3rd-5th Grade | 6:40-7:10 p.m.
6th-8th Grade | 7:20-7:50 p.m.
Educational Resource Meetings
DAP Introduction and Parent Meeting for Middle School Students (as needed) | 6:35-7:15 p.m. in Room 206