Southwest News

This school year may look different but the memories your child is making are no less important. Whether they are participating in virtual learning or walking back into the classroom, our yearbook will be filled with all the stories that make this year so unique for them during this historic time.

Order by December 31, and save $10! All orders are taken online at yearbookforever.com.

Christian Academy of Louisville – Southwest Campus is selling the Cashbook Savings coupon book this year as our school wide fundraiser. Many parents look forward to purchasing the Cashbook Savings to save money and to give as gifts. Enjoy the savings all year long at many places including Coals Pizza, Zaxby’s, Firehouse Subs, Bravo’s, Martini, Mi Tierra, The Melting Pot, Aspen Creek, BW3, Bonefish Grill, Fiesta Time Amigos, Roosters, Zoe’s Kitchen, McDonalds, Wendy’s, DQ, Culver’s, Papa Murphy’s, White Castle, Dave & Buster’s Putt Putt, Renaissance Fun Park, Bluegrass Karting, Malibu Jacks, House of Boom, Altitude Trampoline Park, Mega Cavern, Oldham County Golf, Eagle Creek Golf, Louisville Zoo, Car Washes, Valvoline Oil Changes, Lotsa Pasta, and many more! It would be easy to recoup your $20 investment after using the book a few times!

Only $20 Per Book and a FREE CASHBOOK APP WITH EACH CASHBOOK PURCHASE!

The money raised will go towards our campus activities throughout the year!

If you decide to purchase the book, simply return the letter and your payment in the envelope provided to your student’s teacher. Checks should be made payable to Christian Academy.

If you would like additional books, you may write your order, enclose the payment and we will send the additional books home with your student within two days.

If you do not want the book, please sign the letter and return it with the book to your student’s teacher. These coupon books are NOT FREE!

Please turn in your payments or unused coupon books by Wednesday, October 7!

There is no school for students in kindergarten – 8th grade on Wednesday, September 16, due to Parent/Teacher Conference Day. Conferences will occur either by phone or over Zoom. Please watch for specific communication from your child’s teacher.

Please see the following links to order forms for Spirit Wear items. One order form is for Spirit Wear items that can be worn if students choose to participate in Spirit Wear Fridays – click here. The other order form is for our new 1/4-zip pullover that is also an approved dress code item – click here. All order forms and payments are due by Friday, September 11.

Our Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, September 2, for all students in kindergarten – 8th grade. Craig Davis & Associates Photography will be on campus to take individual school photos of our students that will be used in our 2020-2021 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 Wednesday, September 30, to photograph any students who are absent on September 2, and to do picture retakes as needed.

Picture Day Dress Code Guidelines

Elementary (Kindergarten-5th Grade) – Regular Uniforms or Chapel Uniforms

Middle School (6th-8th Grades) – 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 are not allowed.
• Pants: Any dress/casual slacks, gauchos, Capri’s 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 uniform 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.

Note: This post has been updated as of August 24, because, due to current licensing guidelines for preschool, our Junior Academy students will not be able to participate.

Our Parent Night will be a virtual event this year! Please mark your calendar for Thursday night, September 3. This is a time for parents only to connect with their child’s teacher to learn more specifically about the new school year, classroom policies and procedures and the best ways for families and teachers to partner together to make this a wonderful school year! Please watch for specific details from your child’s teacher.