Tuesday Informer September 15, 2009

Welcome Back Spaghetti Dinner TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall If you made reservations and have not paid, please bring your payment tonight. See you there!

LAST MINUTE SALES! Fall Fundraising order forms are due TOMORROW. There are brochures with something for everyone and great prizes for the students. Help support CDS by offering these items to your family and friends — please remember, no door-to-door selling! Don’t forget to have your customers make the check payable to you and then you will write one check to CDS-PTF. If you choose not to participate, the PTF gladly accepts cash donations. Questions? Call Jennifer Sisson at (901) 489-7225.

CDS Chess Kindergartners through eighth graders are invited to learn to play chess at lunchtime beginning the fourth week of September. Chess Club is under the direction of Beckie and Kaolin Levantino, experienced chess teachers at CDS. There are two different classes based on skill level — beginner and experienced. There will be a tournament in the spring were students compete for awards. The cost is $35 per family per semester. Registration/permission forms are available online (click here). You may pay online or by sending a check made payable to CDS to the school office in an envelope marked “Chess.” The deadline to sign up has been extended to Friday, September 18.

Mid-Term Progress Reports It's hard to believe we are mid-way through the first quarter. Now would be a good time to check your student's progress on the parent portal of TeacherEase. Click on the "Student Progress Update" tab for a summary of your child's progress in each subject. While there, you may also click on the "Attendance" tab for a summary of your child's attendance to date. We do appreciate parents who regularly monitor their child's progress through TeacherEase. It helps us all stay ahead of issues before they become problems, which has a direct and positive impact on student learning.

Dog Day Volunteers This Thursday is Dog Day. Parent volunteers need to meet in the kitchen (next to the Fellowship Hall) at 10:45 a.m. Volunteers are vital to the success of this program. To help, please call Dana Whitworth at (901) 734-3771.

Thank you! Thank you to the many parents who have faithfully helped deliver lunches to our CDS students. Volunteers are critical to make this program a success, keep up the great work! You are appreciated! To help, please call Dana Whitworth at (901) 734-3771.

Thunder News …
The 5/6 Grade Volleyball Team won their recent games against St. Louis, St. Francis, and Holy Rosary. Come out and cheer them on at their next home game Friday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. against Sacred Heart. The 7/8 Grade Volleyball Team won their recent games against Incarnation, Immaculate Conception, St. Ann 1, and St. Ann 2. Come out and cheer them on at their next home game Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. against OLPH. The Cross Country Team had their first meet last Thursday. Congratulations to the 5th/6th grade boys for placing 1st place with a team score of 41 points. Michael Swift got 1st place and Benjamin Smith got 3rd place in the individual ranking. Come out and cheer them on at their next meet this Thursday after school at Shelby Farms.
CDS Thunder Teams

Cross Country Team Daniel Ashcraft Nathaniel Baddeley Carson Baddeley Logan Campbell Annie Davis Josh Davis Tyler Dixon Parker Ford Morgan Frey Ryland Furlong Savannah Haentzler Alex Jaehn JD McMillian Robert Mihalko Joshua Moss John Parks Melissa Pugh Nolan Rademacher Garrett Rademacher Hayley Rhodes Alexander Rodriquez Kayla Scruggs Pearce Sheppard Benjamin Smith Nathan Spann Michael Swift Cortavius Thomas Logan Thornburg Rachel Tigner Nicholas Williams Kristen Wright Tim Zmudzinski			*5-6 Volleyball Team* Sarah Barkowski Micah Barrett Mackenzie Box Carli Cardone Keely Cox Maya Easter Caroline Green Shannon Griffin Sarah Guyer Mackenzie Hart Hart Hurley Dana Kebschull Akili Lawson Alicia Morquecho Hayley Robb Allison Turner 7-8 Volleyball Team Sydni Anderson Madison Bowles Darielle Doby Sharonica Franklin Hailey Johnson Madison Parnell Christina Pugh Hannah Romine Rachel Smith Jada Tate Ashton Toone

Way to go!

During the summer, CDS seventh grader, Madison Banks, competed in the Germantown Charity Horse Show in Germantown. This show is strictly for advanced riders and horses from across the country and Canada. Madison was in a class of ten girls and finished with a third place overall finish. Congratulations, Madison!

If your child has an achievement you would like to share, please email staceyfleming@centralchurch.com.

Mark Your Calendar for Important Dates Coming Up . . .

· Tuesday, September 29 – School Portrait Day: Students will wear school uniforms in their school portraits. There will be an opportunity in the spring for students to dress up for a portrait.

· Friday, October 9 – Grandparent’s Day: CDS cordially invites all grandparents of CDS students to attend our special Grandparent’s Day program on Friday, October 9, at Noon. If a student doesn’t have a grandparent that can attend, we invite grandparent “stand-ins” like an aunt, uncle, friend, or even mom or dad. The event will begin at noon when grandparents are invited to join their grandchild for lunch and visit their classroom. A program honoring grandparents will follow in the Worship Center. Parents are welcome to attend the musical program as well. Students will return to class following the program.

· Monday, October 12-Friday, October 16 – Fall Break

This week’s lunches:

Wednesday, September 16: Chick-Fil-A, Chips, and Cookies

Thursday, September 17: Hot Dog, Chips, and Cookies

Friday, September 18: CiCi’s CHEESE Pizza

Monday, September 21: Sonic Cheeseburger, Fries, and Cookies

Lunches do not include a drink, please send a drink for your child.

Chick-Fil-A sauces, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are available for the student.

Central Church’s Wednesday Night at Central Church

Shockwave is the epicenter of fun for Kindergarten – 4^th grade, rumbling in room 252.
Live Wire is the reactor of energy with electrifying excitement for 5^th and 6^th graders, sparking up in room 112.
For the younger ones, under Kindergarten, Wiggles and Giggles is available. All of these classes incorporate Bible learning with energetic and kid-friendly activities.

They meet in the Children’s Building from 6:30 – 8:30.

Jr. High (7^th and 8^th grade) “Extreme Caution” meets in Room 1250 (Worship Center side) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A fun upbeat atmosphere with teaching time geared toward topical subjects that are relevant to teenagers.

Central Church September Girls’ Night Out

Central Church Women’s Ministries invites ladies to an evening of fellowship, food and inspiration at Girls’ Night Out on Monday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m. The program "From a Prodigal to a Disciple" will feature Brenda Faulk, Women’s Ministry Chairman, who will share how God is using her to minister to women in the community. Linda Gilbert and Cybil Murray will also inspire women with their testimonies. Tickets are $5 which includes dinner. Tickets may be purchased at the information desk or online (click here). Childcare is available by reservation only. For more information, contact Carol Anderson at (901)255-8113.

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate,

submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17