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A favorite and very important start to the school day at CCS is taking time to praise the Lord by singing a song of worship and by listening to a morning devotion led by Mr. Yearwood and faculty members. Below are a few of the scriptures used in this week's devotions.

• Matthew 22:35-40
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Romans 12:12
• Romans 13:8-10
• 1 John 3:23

Did you know that every student at CCS participates in a weekly chapel service?

All students, Preschool through Seniors not only attend morning devotion, but also a weekly service. This service looks a little different at each grade level. Age appropriate lessons are taught each week by local ministry guests and teachers. During chapel students and staff have an extended time of worship, prayer, and bible teaching.

Preschool and Kindergarten students learned this week about how much God loves them from Mrs. Kayla Mitchell.

1st through 3rd grade had a great chapel service this week with some sweet singing and a special lesson led by Mrs. Rice.

Students in 4th through 6th grade heard a special message this week from Mrs. Ring about the goodness of God.

Students in 7th-12th grade heard a great message from Pastor John Crocker on learning how to understand the will of God.

4th grade students have been reading Rip Van Winkle and Legend of Sleepy Hollow. They have loved both stories so far!!

This week in Pre-K students learned that God created us and how we can use our bodies to glorify Him with listening ears, kind words, and helpful hands. They also explored the letters C and D, and celebrated Max’s birthday while learning why birthdays are so special!

Kindergarten students had the best time watching the BCS concrete truck pour a new sidewalk! This was a dream come true for some curious 5 year olds.

THANK YOU to BCS Concrete, Mr. Couch, Mr. Brewer, and Mr. Yearwood for making this project possible. Students entering and exiting the basement door can now stay on the sidewalk and underneath the canopy as they walk back and forth.

Other campus projects this week included yard maintenance by Mr. Brooks and Mr. Yearwood, Sr. (aka Papaw James) and deep cleaning by Mrs. Brooks.

Thank you all!

Both Lower and Upper School students enjoyed singing worship songs led by a special guest from 7th Street Baptist Church, Youth Pastor Matt Vinson.

High school art students spent some time practicing shadows, shading, shapes, and perspectives with a still life exercise.

Each Wednesday at the Upper School includes student-led devotion time. Thank you, Sawyer Owens for kicking off the year for us! Students may sign up with Mrs. Yearwood in the office.

We caught our science teachers running through a lesson themselves during their planning time as they were getting ready for next week's science labs. Miss Wright teaches our high school and dual enrollment sciences. Mrs. Eady teaches our middle school sciences.

It's hot outside, but the kids sure do enjoy a little time in the sun each day! PE classes with Coach Rowell and Coach Nikki always include some fun activities that help students exercise, stay healthy, and learn to work with others.

Next week we are looking forward to some cooler weather!

• August 25 - Samford University Admissions Rep on Campus for Juniors/Seniors
• August 25 - Dual Enrollment Course Drop/Add Deadline
• August 26 - Praying Parents after Morning Devotion at Beech
• August 26 - Volleyball at Athens Bible (JH & V)
• August 27 - Deadline to Order CCS Spirit Shirt
• August 28 - Slim Chickens Fundraiser Night from 4-9 PM
• August 28 - Volleyball at Vinemont (V)
• September 1 - Labor Day Holiday
• September 2 - Bookmobile Visits Begin
• September 3 - ALACRAO College Fair (Juniors/Seniors)
• September 4 - Deadline for 10th and 11th Graders to Sign Up for October ACT
• September 4 - Volleyball at Home vs Meek (JH & V)
• September 13 - Cullman Clean Sweep Event

❗PAST DUE ❗

We ask that all updates be completed by Friday, August 22nd.

Hot lunch orders will begin soon for the month of September. We are ironing out the ordering procedure in the new FACTS system. As soon as it is set up and ready, parents will receive instructions on how to order through the FACTS Family Portal.

Discount cards are in!

If you would like to get some to sell to your friends, stop by the main office. Cards are $15. All proceeds go toward campus improvements.

All families are encouraged to sell 5 cards.

The class that sells the most will earn a cookies and milk party.

Whether you just need a new size or you're a new family without one, spirit shirts are now available for ordering.

If you would like to purchase a CCS Spirit Shirt, complete and return the attached form below. This shirt will typically be the shirt students wear while on field trips. Shirts are $15 and should be ordered by August 27th.

On Thursday, August 28th from 4-9 PM we will be having a special fundraising night at Slim Chickens.

Here's how to help:

• Mention CCS at the register and Slim Chickens will donate 15% of your total.
• Use SLIMGIVES when ordering online.

On Saturday, September 13th our Fair Queen Representative, Emma Grace Thompson will lead students in a special event to help clean up trash around the main campus. Often bits of paper and other garbage are tossed on the sides of the road making the property look unkept. This project will focus on cleaning up those areas, as well as all over the property.

Students love dress down days! Throughout the school year we will have opportunities for students to dress out of uniform.

This year's designated dress down days are:

• September 12, 26
• October 17, 31
• November 14
• December 5, 19
• January 16, 30
• February 13, 27
• March 20
• April 17

When students participate, a charge of $1 will be added to FACTS. This simple fundraiser is a fan favorite and easy way to help support.

The youth volleyball teams have already started the fun and excitement for the season. The girls have learned so much and are improving each game.

Youth Basketball sign ups concluded this week.

For questions or additional information about CCS Youth Sports, contact Jessica at jessica.rutherford@cullmanchristian.com or Brittany at brittanypilotte@gmail.com .

Junior High and Varsity teams opened up the season this week with wins over Sumiton Christian, Cleveland, and St. Bernard.

Cross Country runners are working hard with Coach Abby Smith. Runners are practicing after school. Refer to Coach Smith for the practice and meet schedule.

Basketball players who are not currently in a fall sport are shooting at the Cullman Basketball Complex during 6th period on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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