Eagle Weekly
Archives - October 2024
Lunch Orders, PTF No Uniform Day, Family Fun Night Cake Walk Sign-Up, CCS Country Music Festival
October 29, 2024
Student EFA Account Payment Information: Student EFA accounts have now been funded and are ready for the 2nd quarter tuition payments to be made. Please log into your account and approve the payment by the end of this week.
Lunch Orders Due: Lunch Orders for the weeks of November 4th - 15th are due by the end of the day this Thursday, October 31st. Please log into your Family Portal account and check the lunch calendar to confirm that your child’s lunches have been ordered. Orders in blue have been completed and processed. Orders in red have not been processed, and those lunches will not show up on our lunch reports.
PTF No Uniform Fundraiser: The October PTF no uniform day fundraiser will be this Thursday, October 31st. Elementary students may bring $5 on the morning of the no uniform day and pay at the front door. Intermediate and high school students can turn in their money at the office to Mrs. Turner. In addition, parents may pay ahead of time through PTF’s Square account, which can be accessed here: https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/
On this edition of No Uniform Day, students may wear costumes appropriate for a Christian school. For example, athletic uniforms, superhero costumes, teacher look-alikes, etc. No masks are allowed. If they don’t wear costumes, sportswear including athletic pants, shorts, and jeans are allowed (no jeggings/leggings). Students may wear non-CCS t-shirts that are appropriate for a Christian school. Students may not wear tank tops. Dress must be modest and neat.
CCS Country Music Festival: This Saturday, November 2nd, the Conway Christian Music Department is hosting our first Country Music Festival! Enjoy live music featuring musicians Britton Taylor, Callie Kakalia, Alice Weaver, and more! Sample chili from our faculty/staff chili cook-off and vote on which chili is your favorite! Play games, run around, and enjoy the cool autumn air to celebrate it finally being fall! Please spread the word and consider making plans to enjoy a fun night with us. Admission is $10 which will go toward the CCS band and choir programs funding new music, instruments, competition fees and more. Doors open at 5 pm and the event begins at 5:30.
CCS Family Fun Night: Join us Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm in the high school parking lot for the 3rd annual Conway Christian Family Fun Night! The CCS PTF is excited to invite you and your family to this fun evening of fair rides, games & activities for all ages (including a cake walk, photo booth, face painting, & a pie-in-the-face for some of your beloved CCS Staff!), and carnival foods! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to meet other CCS families while making great memories with your own! There will be a $15 entry fee for riders 36” and taller (cash only – ATM will be available). Free entry for non-riders. Concessions and Carnival Games will be available for purchase separately (cash or card accepted).
Help us make the Family Fun Night cake walk a success! Sign up here to bring a baked good!
Early Dismissal and Extended Care: We will have early dismissal Wednesday, November 6th for teacher/staff professional development. Elementary students will dismiss at 1:30. Sixth - 12th grade students will dismiss at 1:45. Extended Care will be available for preschool - 6th grade students who are not registered with the extended care program during Professional Development from 1:30 - 3:00. Please contact Kristie Burford at kburford@conwaychristianschool.net by this Friday, November 1st if you will be using this service for the professional development day ONLY. Extended Care for students that are registered with the extended care program will be available until 6:00p.m.
Save the Date: Preschool and Elementary Grandparents Day will be held on Friday, February 14th. More details, including times and program information, coming at a later date.
Eagles Nest: We have lots of new merchandise in Eagles Nest with more on the way! Check out our updated online store! When you shop online please put your student’s name and grade in the Notes Section at checkout. We are also open for in person shopping each Friday morning between 7:45 - 8:45.
Support our Booster Club as you shop at Kroger: It’s as simple as linking your Kroger Plus Card to Conway Christian School through the Rewards Program here: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/.
Our Organization Number is DG505. Kroger will donate a percentage of every purchase to our Athletic Program.
Are you interested in becoming a Booster Club Sponsor? You can view Sponsorships and Memberships here: https://conway-christian-booster-club.square.site/
Volunteers Needed: We need concessions and admissions workers for our final regular season home football game. Please click the link below if you can help in any area.
SH Football: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADAD23A2FDC43-football
- October 31: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 2: CCS Country Music Festival
- November 4 - 8: CCS Book Fair with Literati
- November 6: Early Dismissal; Elem dismissal @ 1:30, Upper School dismissal @ 1:45
- November 7: Family Fun Night
- November 11: Veterans Day Chapel - more details to follow
- November 19: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 25 - 29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
- February 14: Preschool and Elementary Grandparents Day; more details to follow
Lunch Orders Open, PTF No Uniform Day, CCS Country Music Festival, Early Dismissal and more
October 22, 2024
Lunch Orders Open: Lunch orders for the weeks of November 4th - 15th are now open. Orders will close at the end of the day Thursday, October 31st.
CCS Family Fun Night: Join us Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm in the high school parking lot for the 3rd annual Conway Christian Family Fun Night! The CCS PTF is excited to invite you and your family to this fun evening of fair rides, games & activities for all ages (including a cake walk, photo booth, face painting, & a pie-in-the-face for some of your beloved CCS Staff!), and carnival foods! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to meet other CCS families while making great memories with your own! There will be a $15 entry fee for riders 36” and taller (cash only – ATM will be available). Free entry for non-riders. Concessions and Carnival Games will be available for purchase separately (cash or card accepted).
PTF No Uniform Fundraiser: The October PTF no uniform day fundraiser will be Thursday, October 31st. Elementary students may bring $5 on the morning of the no uniform day and pay at the front door. Intermediate and high school students can turn in their money at the office to Mrs. Turner. In addition, parents may pay ahead of time through PTF’s Square account, which can be accessed here: https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/
On this edition of No Uniform Day, students may wear costumes appropriate for a Christian school. For example, athletic uniforms, superhero costumes, teacher look-alikes, etc. No masks are allowed. If they don’t wear costumes, sportswear including athletic pants, shorts, and jeans are allowed (no jeggings/leggings). Students may wear non-CCS t-shirts that are appropriate for a Christian school. Students may not wear tank tops. Dress must be modest and neat.
CCS Country Music Festival: On Saturday, November 2nd, the Conway Christian Music Department is hosting our first Country Music Festival! This fundraiser is open to everyone and will feature live music from talented CCS musicians, a chili cook-off, and more. Please consider making plans to enjoy a fun night with us. Admission is $10 which will go towards the CCS band and choir programs funding new music, instruments, competition fees and more. Students and faculty, if you are interested in singing a country song or two at the event, please email Mr. Ackett at tackett@conwaychristianschool.net for more information. Individual musicians or bands are welcome, but individuals must provide live accompaniment or a backing/karaoke track. Auditions will be held on Monday, October 28th after school.
Early Dismissal and Extended Care: We will have early dismissal Wednesday, November 6th for teacher/staff professional development. Elementary students will dismiss at 1:30. Sixth - 12th grade students will dismiss at 1:45. Extended Care will be available for preschool - 6th grade students who are not registered with the extended care program during Professional Development from 1:30 - 3:00. Please contact Kristie Burford at kburford@conwaychristianschool.net by Friday, November 1st if you will be using this service for the professional development day ONLY. Extended Care for students that are registered with the extended care program will be available until 6:00p.m.
Eagles Nest: We have lots of new merchandise in Eagles Nest with more on the way! Check out our updated online store! When you shop online please put your student’s name and grade in the Notes Section at checkout. We are also open for in person shopping each Friday morning between 7:45 - 8:45.
Support our Booster Club as you shop at Kroger: It’s as simple as linking your Kroger Plus Card to Conway Christian School through the Rewards Program here: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/.
Our Organization Number is DG505. Kroger will donate a percentage of every purchase to our Athletic Program.
Are you interested in becoming a Booster Club Sponsor? You can view Sponsorships and Memberships here: https://conway-christian-booster-club.square.site/
Volunteers Needed!: We need concessions and admissions workers for both Football and Volleyball. Please click the link below if you can help in any area.
SH Football: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADAD23A2FDC43-football
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- October 21 - 25: Homecoming Spirit Week
- October 31: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 2: CCS Country Music Festival
- November 4 - 8: CCS Book Fair with Literati
- November 6: Early Dismissal; Elem dismissal @ 1:30, Upper School dismissal @ 1:45
- November 7: Family Fun Night
- November 19: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 25 - 29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Lunch Orders Due, Elementary Basketball Sign-up Deadline, PTF Family Fun Night T-Shirt Orders Due
October 15, 2024
East German Lane Improvement Update: The city of Conway will be paving East German Lane starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th - Friday, October 18th between Oak St. and Mockingbird Lane. If you normally use this route for school activities, you may want to allow extra time or choose an alternate route for the remainder of this week.
Lunch Orders Due: Lunch orders for the weeks of October 21st - November 1st are due at the end of the day this Thursday, October 17th.
Elementary Basketball Sign-up Deadline: Tomorrow, October 16th, is the deadline to sign up for Elementary Basketball! This is for 3rd-6th grade boys and girls. Please click the link below to sign up:
CCS Homecoming Week: Homecoming week is next week, October 21st-25th. Elementary Spirit Week dress up days are:
- Monday: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday: Career Day
- Wednesday: Crocs, Crazy Socks, & Birkenstocks
- Thursday: Pajama Day
- Friday: Spirit Day
All Spirit Week dress-up day attire should be appropriate for a Christian school. Students not participating in a dress-up day should wear their school uniform.
Intermediate School (6th - 8th grade) Spirit Week dress up days are:
- Monday: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday: Favorite Holiday (Dress as your favorite holiday, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Easter, etc.)
- Wednesday: Duo Day
- Thursday: Country vs Country Club
- Friday: Grade by Color ( 6th -- green, 7th -- red, 8th -- orange)
All Spirit Week dress-up day attire should be appropriate for a Christian school. Students not participating in a dress-up day should wear their school uniform.
High School (9th - 12th grade) Spirit Week dress up days are:
- Monday: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday: Anything but a backpack
- Wednesday: Duo Day
- Thursday: Country vs. Country Club
- Friday: Grade by Color (9th- Yellow, 10th- Purple, 11th- Pink, 12th- Blue)
All Spirit Week dress-up day attire should be appropriate for a Christian school. Students not participating in a dress-up day should wear their school uniform.
CCS Yearbook Ads: The Conway Christian Yearbook Staff is looking for businesses who would like to purchase an ad in the 2025 yearbook! This ad will connect your business to the Conway Christian Family and support our school community! If interested, please complete the CCS Yearbook Ad Form. For further information, text 501-548-5881 or email abenzing@conwaychristianschool.org. Thank you for your consideration!
Eagles Nest: We have lots of new stuff in Eagles Nest with more on the way! Check out our updated online store! When you shop online please put your student’s name and grade in the Notes Section at checkout. We are also open for in person shopping each Friday morning between 7:45 - 8:45.
Support our Booster Club as you shop at Kroger: It’s as simple as linking your Kroger Plus Card to Conway Christian School through the Rewards Program here: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/.
Our Organization Number is DG505. Kroger will donate a percentage of every purchase to our Athletic Program.
PTF No Uniform Fundraiser: The October PTF no uniform day fundraiser will be Thursday, October 31st. Elementary students may bring $5 on the morning of the no uniform day and pay at the front door. Intermediate and high school students can turn in their money at the office to Mrs. Turner. In addition, parents may pay ahead of time through PTF’s Square account, which can be accessed here: https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/
On this edition of No Uniform Day, students may wear costumes appropriate for a Christian school. For example, athletic uniforms, superhero costumes, teacher look-alikes, etc. No masks are allowed. If they don’t wear costumes, sportswear including athletic pants, shorts, and jeans are allowed (no jeggings/leggings). Students may wear non-CCS t-shirts that are appropriate for a Christian school. Students may not wear tank tops. Dress must be modest and neat.
CCS Country Music Festival: On Saturday, November 2nd, the Conway Christian Music Department is hosting our first Country Music Festival! This fundraiser is open to everyone and will feature live music from talented CCS musicians, a chili cook-off, and more. Please consider making plans to enjoy a fun night with us. Admission is $10 which will go towards the CCS band and choir programs funding new music, instruments, competition fees and more. Students and faculty, if you are interested in singing a country song or two at the event, please email Mr. Ackett at tackett@conwaychristianschool.net for more information. Individual musicians or bands are welcome, but individuals must provide live accompaniment or a backing/karaoke track. Auditions will be held on Monday, October 28th after school.
CCS Family Fun Night: Join us Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm in the high school parking lot for the 3rd annual Conway Christian Family Fun Night! The CCS PTF is excited to invite you and your family to this fun evening of fair rides, carnival foods, games, and activities for all ages (including a cake walk, photo booth, face painting, and a pie-in-the-face for some of your beloved CCS Staff). You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to meet other CCS families while making great memories with your own. Stay tuned for ALL the details!
Family Fun Night T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are available for purchase on the PTF Square Site https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/. Orders are due Friday, October 18th at NOON!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- October 17: Elementary Library AR Store
- October 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences - Students dismissed
- October 21 - 25: Homecoming Spirit Week
- October 31: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 2: CCS Country Music Festival
- November 4 - 8: CCS Book Fair with Literati
- November 7: Family Fun Night
- November 19: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 25 - 29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
CCS Band and Choir Night at Tacos4Life Tonight, Early Dismissal Tomorrow, Lunch Orders Open and more
October 01, 2024
Early Dismissal: We will have early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2nd for teacher/staff professional development. Elementary students will dismiss at 11:45. Sixth - 12th grade students will dismiss at noon.
CCS Band and Choir Spirit Night at Tacos4Life: Show your support for our Conway Christian Band and Choir by coming out to our first Spirit Night at Tacos4Life! Tonight, October 1st between 5 and 9 pm, tell the cashier you're here for the CCS Band/Choir fundraiser and 20% of the money from your meal is donated to our music department. This money is used to pay for instruments, competition fees, music, and everything else our students need to thrive. Please make plans to come enjoy delicious tacos and support our music programs!
Lunch Orders Open: Lunch orders for the weeks of October 21st - November 1st are now open. Orders will close at the end of the day Thursday, October 17th.
CCS Yearbook Ads: The Conway Christian Yearbook Staff is looking for businesses who would like to purchase an ad in the 2025 yearbook! This ad will connect your business to the Conway Christian Family and support our school community! If interested, please complete the CCS Yearbook Ad Form. For further information, text 501-548-5881 or email abenzing@conwaychristianschool.org. Thank you for your consideration!
Eagles Nest: The Eagles Nest will be open for in-store shopping on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:45 am. Online shopping will be closed until after Fall Break.
CCS Homecoming Week: Homecoming week is October 21st-25th. Elementary Spirit Week dress up days are:
- Monday: No School- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday: Career Day
- Wednesday: Crocs, Crazy Socks, & Birkenstocks
- Thursday: Pajama Day
- Friday: Spirit Day
All Spirit Week dress-up day attire should be appropriate for a Christian school. Students not participating in a dress-up day should wear their school uniform.
PTF No Uniform Fundraiser: The October PTF no uniform day fundraiser will be Thursday, October 31st. Elementary students may bring $5 on the morning of the no uniform day and pay at the front door. Intermediate and high school students can turn in their money at the office to Mrs. Turner. In addition, parents may pay ahead of time through PTF’s Square account, which can be accessed here: https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/
On this edition of No Uniform Day, students may wear costumes appropriate for a Christian school. For example, athletic uniforms, superhero costumes, teacher look-alikes, etc. No masks are allowed. If they don’t wear costumes, sportswear including athletic pants, shorts, and jeans are allowed (no jeggings/leggings). Students may wear non-CCS t-shirts that are appropriate for a Christian school. Students may not wear tank tops. Dress must be modest and neat.
CCS Family Fun Night: Join us Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm in the high school parking lot for the 3rd annual Conway Christian Family Fun Night! The CCS PTF is excited to invite you and your family to this fun evening of fair rides, carnival foods, games, and activities for all ages (including a cake walk, photo booth, face painting, and a pie-in-the-face for some of your beloved CCS Staff). You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to meet other CCS families while making great memories with your own. Stay tuned for ALL the details!
Family Fun Night T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are available for purchase on the PTF Square Site https://conway-christian-school-ptf.square.site/. Orders are due Friday, October 18th at NOON!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- October 1: CCS Band and Choir Spirit Night at Tacos 4 Life
- October 2: Early Dismissal - Faculty/Staff Professional Development; Elementary will dismiss at 11:45, Upper School will dismiss at noon
- October 7 - 11: Fall Break
- October 17: Elementary Library AR Store
- October 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences - Students dismissed
- October 21 - 25: Homecoming Spirit Week
- October 31: PTF No Uniform Day Fundraiser
- November 4 - 8: CCS Book Fair with Literati
- November 7: Family Fun Night