Looking Upward and Onward – Priority Admission for Siblings of Currently Enrolled Students for the 2021-2022 School Year
We hope this email finds you safe at home. This year has already proven to be a year full of change. But just like you, I trust in the One who created us from dust, the One who chose to love us just as we are and the One who is in control of everything. While these days can be confusing, our God is faithful, unchanging and desires a relationship with us. Please let me know how I can pray for you and your family, it would be my pleasure.
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7
As we look forward, we are thankful that you partnered with us for your child’s Christian education. We want you to be aware that the applications for the 2021 – 2022 school year are available now should you have children who are not currently students at Christian Academy.
To access and submit an application, please click here to go to the Admissions page of the Christian Academy School System website. Once on this page, please click the Submit an Application button on the right side. The following page will provide step-by-step instructions on how to submit an application online. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to allow for timely file preparation and admissions processing. The Admissions Department will review all applications for junior academy – 12th grades at the point of submission and contact you for additional information, if needed. In the fall of 2020 church references for students entering kindergarten – 12th grade and teacher references for students entering 1st grade – 12th grade will be requested according to the reference information you provide on the application. After the first grading period of the 2020 – 2021 school year, please submit a current grade report for your student. Students applying for grades 6 – 12 will be contacted and scheduled for pre-admissions testing in December 2020. Pre-admissions testing for students applying for grades kindergarten – 5 will be scheduled for January 2020. If I can offer any assistance to you, please contact me directly at lbaechtel@caschools.us or (502) 753-4590. We look forward to serving your family!
Enrolling for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 School Years
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| Visit caschools.us/admissions for more information or to apply.
We are available now for questions – Call (502) 753-4590. Tuition assistance is still available. |
After March 26, All Christian Academy Kentucky Campuses will be Closed Until Further Notice
In compliance with the Governor’s orders, Christian Academy Kentucky campuses will be completely closed until further notice. We will continue to operate the school through our E-Learning initiative. Principals will contact families directly about any exchange of materials or assignments. Teachers and staff will be accessible through email. Families looking to enroll new students can contact admissions at lbaechtel@caschools.us to set up a time to talk on the phone or schedule tours at a later date.
All Christian Academy Students are Currently Experiencing Remote E-Learning
Beginning March 16, all four Christian Academy campuses will be teaching using remote e-learning and other practices, enabling our kindergarten-12th grade students to continue their education during this time.
As a precaution for the COVID-19 virus, all campuses will continue to operate while our students continue all their classes and assignments from home.
Teachers will be sending home assignments either through materials or electronically. Teachers, counselors and principals can be reached by email throughout the day. Junior Academy classes will also be closed beginning Monday, March 23. Parents and students should watch for updates from teachers and principals, as well as the curriculum and technology staff. These will provide additional details and specific contact and appointment-setting instructions.
Kentucky campuses are currently underway. Christian Academy of Indiana will begin following their spring break.
25% OFF Lands’ End School Uniforms and More!, March 18-24
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2020 CAL Summer Sports Camps Registration Now Open!
Online registration for the 2020 CAL Summer Sports Camps is now open with 20 different camps to choose from! You must register and pay online here. Checks for payment can no longer be accepted.
Change for Christ Week, March 23-27
Change for Christ Week will be March 23-27. During this week teachers, staff and students will have their attention focused on issues facing our country and our world today. Students will be asked to wear a specific color each day the week of March 23, and for students to dress out they will need to donate $1 per day. The donations raised will go to mission efforts in Southeast Asia. Students may also wear blue jeans, uniform shorts/pants and/or accessories (e.g. bracelets, scrunchies, hair bows, socks, etc…) that represent the theme and/or match the color of the day.
Monday, March 23: World Down Syndrome Day
Students will show their support for World Down Syndrome Day by wearing their crazy colored socks, jeans and/or their WDSD tshirt.
Tuesday, March 24: Violence = Purple
Students will be mindful of the reality that the world in which we live is a fallen world (i.e. fallen in to sin, ruin, violence and misery). Today students will wear purple as a visual reminder to pray for themselves, their neighbors, this city, this state, this country and the world – for the gospel of peace to be made known from one end of the earth to the other.
Wednesday, March 25: Greed / Poverty = Green
Students will be mindful of the greed present in this world and will seek to examine their own hearts for this destructive tendency. Students will be challenged to think about all that they have been given and develop a greater appreciation for the “items” with which they have been blessed. Being grateful for what we have sets us free us up to be mindful of those without and in turn be a blessing to others. Students will wear green on this day.
Thursday, March 26: Addiction = Black
Students will be taught that due to the nature of sin our hearts have sought out many devices to which we give our unbridled affection. Students will pray for those who know Jesus not and seek to be mindful that the LORD created us, that we are created in His image and our hearts are restless until they rest in Him. Students will wear black on this day.
Friday, March 27: Unbelief (in Christ) = Red
This week will be punctuated with the reality that the only lasting cure for the ailments we have recognized this week (Tuesday-Thursday) is Jesus Christ Himself. For violence will in the end be put away, Isaiah 2:4, “And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war.” For the greed and poverty no longer establish wealth or the lack of it but rather one is made rich in Christ no matter his standing on earth. Psalm 16:11 “You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” And in Christ all of our addictions to worldly things and endeavors will be put far from us, “As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:13).
ACSI Spelling Bee Results
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| We want to congratulate all of our students that represented CAL-Southwest in the ACSI Spelling Bee on February 21, at Whitefield Academy! There were 15 different schools represented at the event. A huge thank you to Mrs. Cummings for serving as our School Coordinator for the Bee!
Aiden Searcy came in 2nd Place overall in the 3rd Grade Division. Da'Shawn Harris came in 3rd Place overall in the 6th Grade and also went on to participate in the Spell Off Round for 5th-8th Grades. The following CAL-Southwest students also placed in the Top 10 for their grade levels:
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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 450 food items for their food pantry! You may begin sending items in to your child’s classroom now. The cutoff date is Thursday, March 12.
Please send in the food items listed below for your child’s grade level:
- Junior Academy (Preschool): Boxes of Saltine Crackers
- K and 1st Grade: Packages of Toilet Paper
- 2nd through 5th Grade: Boxed Mashed Potatoes
- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade: Canned Fruit
Don’t Forget to Order Your Yearbook!
Last year, most of our students purchased a yearbook and came to the end-of-the-year signing parties. We all had a great time reminiscing about the year, eating yummy treats and signing each other’s yearbooks. Now is the time to ensure you get to be a part of the fun at this year’s yearbook signing party! Don’t wait because we sold out last year! To buy a yearbook, simply go to www.walsworthyearbooks.com and choose “Buy a Yearbook.” Then enter “Christian Academy of Louisville Southwest” and follow the remaining prompts to order. The cost is $32.50 and is paid online. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Games at algames@caschools.us.