adviser ; students should be prepared to switch electives if the Praise Team positions become full . We are also recommending that high school students not try to switch H-Period electives until after the first day of school once the electives offerings have been finalized .
_____ Does your student in Grades 3-12 ( who will be taking P . E . this year ) have his / her P . E . uniform ordered ( by 8 / 18 )? It is important that each student , beginning in Grade 3 and up , have the official CCS P . E . uniform , which is to be worn each day that the student has P . E . class . ( See the related article later in this newsletter .) Order online through our P . E . Uniform Store , which closes on Sunday , 8 / 18 .
_____ Did you order your child ’ s FREE theme shirt ? Please tell us the preferred size by Monday , 8 / 5 .
_____ Is your K-12 student ready for the CCS dress code ? There are no changes to last year ’ s dress code ; however , please note that only SOLID colors of gray are permitted as dress code sweaters , crewneck sweatshirts , fleece , and hoodies . Additionally , please note that jumpers for elementary students must be the type that goes over the dress code polo shirt ; it should not take the place of the polo shirt . For returning students , please re-familiarize yourself with the CCS dress code . Kindergarten through Grade 12 students must honor all modesty notes .
CCS Communication
Effective communication is of utmost importance to the CCS mission . For this reason , we are committed to using the following tools for their respective purposes . Communication , however , is only as effective as both parties enable it to be effective . Please be sure to stay connected in the following ways .
The Lion ’ s Roar The Lion ’ s Roar is our monthly e-newsletter , which is published electronically throughout the school year . It highlights the exciting things happening in our classrooms and the achievements of our student body . The e-newsletter is emailed to CCS families and friends . It can also be viewed on the school ’ s app .
The Cornerstone App CCS has a mobile app that can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store and Google Play Store . Just search for “ The Cornerstone Christian School .” This is the most all-inclusive way for CCS families to stay in touch with the school . It contains access to the most current version of the school calendar , important links used throughout the school year , and more . It also features frequently used links to documents such as the Lion ’ s Roar , textbook lists , supply lists , and handbooks that can be viewed and downloaded .
The push notification feature allows you to receive notices on your smartphone , such as reminders about early dismissals , theme days , emergency notifications , and upcoming due dates . Families with studentathletes should also subscribe to the “ Athletics Feed ” to receive notifications related to our sports programs .
Schoology Cornerstone uses Schoology ( a learning management system ) to enhance our ability to utilize technology to instruct , grade , and communicate , particularly in middle and high school . Upcoming assignments , grades , test dates , classroom handouts , etc . are made available through this portal . This tool is critical for students in Grades 6-12 throughout the year . All new students and their parents will receive information about how to access this important tool once school begins . Download the free Schoology app to automatically be alerted to communication notifications .
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