Southwest Parent Prayer Group
Join our parent prayer group of passionate parents who meet together each week on Fridays to seek God’s heart for CAL-Southwest, as we pray into the life of this school. In the past several years since our group formed, we have seen many prayers answered and God move in powerful ways in the lives of students, teachers and families.
Whatever the need, we bring it to our Heavenly Father. We also praise the Lord for the many ways He is actively at work and already doing far above what we could ever expect. So please join us on Friday mornings in the Media Center from 8:20 – 9:20 a.m. Our desire is to see God glorified!
Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children.—Lamentations 2:19
If you are interested, please email Tanya Killion at nana411@aol.com.
Middle School Hangout, September 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL HANGOUT
Friday, September 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
FREE Event with Snacks/Drinks Provided (Nacho Bar)
Our middle school students are invited to a night of 9-square, gaga ball, music and hanging
out with friends. This will be in the gym and is for CAL-Southwest middle school students
only. Siblings and students from other schools are not allowed to attend.
Permission slips for this event will be sent home with students and must be signed and returned by September 7. Parents will need to come into the school that night to sign their student in, provide emergency contact information and specify who will be picking their student up at 8:30 p.m. This event will be chaperoned by other parents, faculty and staff.
CAL-Southwest Night at Valley Dairy Freeze, August 31
Join us at Valley Dairy Freeze on Thursday, August 31, to support our PTO! From 4-8 p.m., a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our PTO. Present the flier that was sent home with your child when you make your purchase!
Place Your Spirit Wear Orders Today!
Our Fine Arts Department will be selling spirit wear tshirts again this school year. There are two design options. You are able to select the shirt style and color. If you are interested, you can fill out the form online here. Paper order forms are also available for added convenience (click here to download and print). Orders are due by September 8.
Note: Middle school students may wear a Spirit Wear sweatshirt over their uniform shirt throughout the week.
Thank you so much for supporting our CAL-Southwest Fine Arts Department! Please contact Kristi Stivers at kstivers@caschools.us if you have any questions.
ADHD Presentation on Tuesday, August 29
As part of our Counseling Program at Christian Academy, it is our goal to provide resources to parents and staff on a variety of areas that impact our students. On Tuesday, August 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. we will be hosting Dr. Melisa Pope, a specialist in ADHD from Next Step 2MH (to Mental Health), to have a discussion on the topic and answer questions (click here for a printable flier). If you are someone who would like to know more about this diagnosis, strategies in helping your child/student with ADHD or potential treatment options, this would be beneficial for you! This talk is open to all Southwest Junior Academy through 8th grade parents/guardians and staff. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to this email by Tuesday morning so we can make sure to get enough materials. Light refreshments will be provided as well. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! However, if you can’t make it and want to, there will be another talk at the Rock Creek Campus on September 19, at 6 p.m.
Join our Providence School in the Family Walk, September 30, to Support Down syndrome of Louisville.
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To participate in the Walk/Run, go to Steps-to-independence.everydayhero.do. Click here for a printable flyer and complete details. You can also show your support and love for the students of the Providence School by ordering a special Providence School shirt (standard tshirt or jersey style) by going to calprovidence.itemorder.com. |
Kindergarten-8th Grade Parent Night, August 17
We want to make you aware that Parent Night for kindergarten-8th grade families will be on Thursday, August 17. 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! Our PTO will be on campus that night to share more about volunteer opportunities throughout the year. 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. (Includes Phonemic Awareness)
1st-2nd Grades, 6-6:30 p.m.
3rd-5th Grades, 6:40-7:10 p.m.
6th-8th Grades, 7:20-7:50 p.m.
DC Trip Meeting for 8th Grade Families
7:50-8:15 p.m. (Room 212)
F&F Briefings for New Families
3rd-8th Grades, 6-6:30 p.m. (Room 214)
1st-2nd Grades, 6:40-7:10 p.m. (Room 118)
Educational Resource Meetings
DAP intro and parent meeting for middle school students (as needed), 6:35-7:15 p.m., in Mrs. Baker’s room.
Campus Safety Briefings in the Media Center with Rob Hough, Director of Security and Technology (Parents May Attend Any Time Slot)
6:00-6:15
6:15-6:30
6:30-6:45
6:45-7:00
7:00-7:15
7:15-7:30
7:30-7:45
Picture Day for All Students and Staff, August 29
Our Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, August 29, for all students in preschool-8th grades.Craig Davis & Associates Photography will be on campus to take individual school photos of our students that will be used in our 2017-2018 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 22, to photograph any students who are absent on August 29, and to do picture retakes as needed.
Picture Day Dress Code Guidelines
Junior Academy (Preschool) – Normal Dress
Elementary (Kindergarten-5th Grades) – 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 and please read the following dress code with your child. Thank you for encouraging your student to dress appropriately. Again, students may wear their 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.
CAL Armory on Twitter!
Many of you purchased Spirit Wear items through the CAL Armory during our Back-to-School Drop-In. Follow the Armory on Twitter (@CenturionArmory) to stay updated with new products and store hours.
Application for Admission of New Students for the 2018-2019 School Year is Now Open for All Campuses in the Christian Academy School System
The 2018-2019 online application is now available. 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 2017 church references for students entering grades kindergarten-12 and teacher references for students entering grades 1-12 will be acquired according to the reference information you provide on the application. After the first grading period of the 2017-2018 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 2017. Pre-admissions testing for students applying for grades kindergarten-5 will be scheduled for January 2018. 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!