Southwest News

Our Race for Education—Warrior Color Run will be on Monday, May 13! This is our biggest PTO fundraiser of the year and our goal is $15,000! This race is to help fund capital projects, expenditures and technology for our campus. Over the past few years, the PTO has been able to provide technology upgrades, Chromebooks, Smart boards and security cameras for our campus. We are asking each warrior student to invite their friends and family to donate monies to sponsor them for this exciting event. Please review these final details so that all of our students can make the most of this day.

LUNCH: All kindergarten-8th grade students need to bring sack lunches and drinks for this day. The cafeteria will not be open for K-8 students and staff and will only be serving preschool lunch. 

WHAT TO WEAR: All students and staff should wear their free Race Day tshirts that will be provided next week by the PTO. Since this is a Color Run with colored chalk, all students are encouraged to also wear athletic/gym shorts instead of uniform pants/shorts. Shorts should be an appropriate length and fit – no cut-off shorts or jean shorts. Middle school students are encouraged to wear their PE uniform shorts. Students should also bring sunscreen and a hat if needed. 

CONCESSIONS: All students will receive a free sno-cone during their Race Day activities. 

RACE DONATIONS: To be considered for prizes, all race donations must be turned in by Friday, May 10. Cash or check donations (made payable to CAL-SW PTO) can be turned into the school office. Make sure that all donations are clearly marked with the student’s name. Donations can also be made online at www.caschools.us/sw-race.

PRIZES: If we meet our goal of $15,000 – any student that raises $500 or more will get to “slime” our art teacher, Ms. Games, at the end of Race Day. Any student that raises $750 or more will get to “slime” our Principal, Mrs. Carson, at the end of Race Day. 

The top three families in elementary and middle school that raise the most money will get to choose from one of the following Grand Prize items: 

* Altitude Trampoline Park – 10 Person Party
* Dave & Buster's Slam Dunk Birthday Party – 10 People
* (2) Two Summer Passes to Kentucky Kingdom

The top family in junior academy will receive the Osmo Genius Kit for iPad!

Kindergarten through 8th grade Field Day is on Friday, May 17, from 1-3 p.m. If it rains, our make up day is Monday, May 20.

Students should wear uniform shorts and CAL Spirit Wear tshirts. Students should bring sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle. 

Parent volunteers are not needed for Field Day as our middle school Junior Beta Club students will be assisting Mrs. Coble with the Field Day stations. Parent volunteers are encouraged to serve at Race for Education on Monday, May 13.

We are committed to Jesus being our Living Water. Clean water is a basic need that we take for granted every day. WaterStep is an outreach that reminds us to take the message of clean water, health education and well repair to places all over the world so that communities can fight disease and have the basic need of clean water. Send in your shoe donations between May 6-10! We will be collecting old shoes at the entrances (main, gym and preschool) in order to help fund the work of Waterstep. Bringing in any shoes will do, but especially bring in gently used shoes. All shoe donations must be turned in by Monday, May 13. Pray God will use us to be a blessing to the nations so that they may have clean water and the Living Water!

We will have a combined chapel service on Thursday, May 23, from 9-10 a.m. for all Kindergarten-8th grade students. Parents and other family members are welcome to attend. The service will be held in the church sanctuary next door. We will be reflecting over the 2018-2019 school year and thanking God for the many blessings that He has given us over the course of this year. We will also be recognizing our students who have made their profession of faith during this school year.  

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, 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 $32.25 and is paid online. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hancher at ahancher@caschools.us.

We set aside this week each year to show our appreciation to our faculty and staff for their service to all of our families. The PTO and Administration will be providing various treats throughout that week but you are welcome to show your support and thanks to your teachers and staff as well! Have your child make a card, write a letter, send an email, etc. Any expressions of thanks would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and gave so generously to the mission of the Jackson family!

Wednesday, May 8,
8:30 a.m.
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Spring Program for all 4-year-old Junior Academy classes (Purple, Green and Red rooms). The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the gym with refreshments to follow. 

Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m. – Final Chapel Service of the Year in the church sanctuary. Join us for this special time of worship. We will also be recognizing those students who have made a profession of faith during the school year.

Friday, May 24, at 9 a.m. – 5th Grade Celebration. 5th grade families are invited to join us in the church sanctuary as we celebrate these students as they promote to middle school. 

Thursday, May 30, 9 a.m. – Kindergarten Graduation. Kindergarten families are invited to join us in the church sanctuary for this special ceremony.

Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. – Middle School Awards Program. Middle school families are invited to join us in the chapel as we distribute awards for all 6th-8th grade classes.

Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. – 8th Grade Crossover Service. Join us at Beechland Baptist Church as we celebrate God’s blessings through our 8th grade class as they move to high school. 

Please be in prayer for our Kindergarten-8th grade students who will all be participating in a Campus Wide Day of Service in celebration of Easter. On Thursday, April 18, all students in grades Kindergarten-8 will be leaving campus to serve at the following locations:

• Kindergarten – Brookdale Assisted Living Facility
• 1st Grade – Essex Nursing Home & Rehab Center
• 2nd Grade – Park Terrace Nursing Home
• 3rd Grade – Signature Health Summerfield
• 4th Grade – Southwest Area Ministries
• 5th Grade – Georgetown Manor
• Middle School – Louisville Dream Center

Our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade classes will be singing and sharing time with residents at local nursing homes, our 4th grade class will be assisting with Meals on Wheels volunteers at the Southwest Area Ministries and our middle school students will be serving at a community ministry center. Special thanks to our Parent & Community Relations Associate, Aimee Games, for coordinating all of the details for this special day. A huge thanks to Miller Transportation for providing our transportation for 200 students and staff to be able to serve our community!