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
Third Quarter Service Project
You CAN Make A Difference! We are collecting items for the Food Pantry at Beechland Baptist Church for our Quarter 3 service project. Last year, we collected over 300 food items for their food pantry! You may begin sending items in to your child’s classroom now. The cutoff date is Thursday, February 25.
Please send in the food items listed below for your child’s grade level:
Preschool: Boxes of Saltine Crackers
Kindergarten: Canned Corn
1st Grade: Canned Peas
2nd and 3rd Grade: Tuna Fish (cans or pouches)
4th and 5th Grade: Canned Spaghetti Sauce
Middle School: Canned Meats (pull-tab lids only)
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.
Centurion Armory Open THIS SATURDAY!
The Centurion Armory will be open THIS SATURDAY (January 16) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come in and check out the latest CAL spirit wear!
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Masks are required. Limited to five people in the Armory at a time. One person per household, bring children if necessary. Also, we please ask that you keep your visit to shop to 20 minutes.
Questions/Info: (502) 753-4598 or tpullen@caschools.us
Congratulations Mrs. Kathy Coble!
Last week, Superintendent Darin Long visited Christian Academy of Louisville’s Southwest Campus to present the 2020-2021 ALL IN! Outstanding Teacher Award to Ms. Kathy Coble, PE Teacher.
“Enough cannot be said about Mrs. Coble and how grateful we are to have her at our Southwest Campus. Not only is she a fantastic PE teacher, she is always willing to jump in and help out where help is needed. Every day she helps out in the cafeteria during her planning/lunch, opening milk cartons, ketchup packets, etc. During an eight-week stretch when our previous manager was out, she served lunch and helped us roll out and set up tables almost every day. She is always seeking out ways to serve others. Mrs. Coble has always been kind, loving and encouraging to all of the students at our campus. It is obvious that she genuinely cares for them, not only in their educational life, but in their everyday and spiritual life as well. She brings so much value to our campus family and is a joy to work with.”
Thank you for all you do for our school!
Introducing the CAL Virtual Clothes Closet
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
The Christian Academy School System International Student Program welcomes you to the Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL) Virtual Clothes Closet. This is our ongoing service project created to show Christ’s love to new and current students by providing for a tangible need.
While we are ready to serve students, we are not currently accepting donations. Please complete the request form and we will be in touch with the availability of items.
For questions, please contact Katy Anderson at kanderson@caschools.us.
Centurion Armory is Back Open!
The Centurion Armory is back open! Stop in to shop the latest CAL spirit wear. Open Tuesday-Friday 2:30-4 p.m.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Masks are required. Limited to 5 people in the Armory at a time. One person per household, bring children if necessary. Also we please ask that you keep your visit to shop to 20 minutes.
Questions/Info: (502) 753-4598 or tpullen@caschools.us
Education Opportunity Accounts in Kentucky
House Bill 149 and Senate Bill 25 have been filed and would create an educational choice program for Kentucky families. Please call or email your State Representative and Senator today and ask them to support and co-sponsor these bills. You can call 1-800-372-7181 and the operator will leave a message for your State Representative and Senator based on your home address.
Education Opportunity Accounts are privately funded by citizens and businesses who donate to non-profit Account Granting Organizations (AGOs). The AGOs then use the donations to award needs-based funding to eligible families. Funding can be tailored to a student’s specific needs and used for K-12 public and non-public school tuition and fees, online learning programs, tutoring services, therapy programs, transportation to and from school, and more. We now have to work hard on spreading the word.
The easiest way to share via email is to use the following link: https://www.edchoiceky.com/
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.