Eighth Grade
MS Arts
compound , complex , and compound-complex and verbal phrases : infinitive , gerund , and participles . In Literature , students are finishing up �e Hobbit . Students will end the unit by creating board games based on the novel and consider his / her own Heroic Journey . World History is studying an Era of Revolutions from Napoleon to the Industrial Revolution . In Science , students are learning how information is processed in the human body , making a stop-motion video about a neuron traveling through the brain . �e unit will end with students dissecting a sheep ’ s brain . Seventh graders will end the semester by organizing information and learning study skills to tackle exams !
Eighth Grade
�e eighth grade class is wrapping up their school year swi�ly as they begin the final units in their classes . Before we know it , those units will be wrapping up and exams will be here . �is month , students were able to see the various talents of their peers recently during our middle school talent show . It is always amazing to see their God given abilities on full display ! Spring athletics are wrapping up at the end of April which concludes a busy athletic year for many students . 8th grade crossover is coming soon , it has been a joy to watch these students grow throughout their time in Civitas Hall !
Arts & Athletics
MS Arts
Wednesday , May 1 : US / MS : 2024-25 Pep Band / Drumline spring workshop ( 3-5 p . m .) and interest meeting ( 5-6 p . m .), more info below Friday , May 3 : CPA Dance Showcase , AutHEntic , 7 p . m ., buy tickets Saturday , May 4 : CPA Dance Showcase , AutHEntic , 2 & 7 p . m ., buy tickets Monday , May 6 : MS Dance Auditions , SDC , 4:45-6:30 p . m ., more info below Tuesday , May 7 : MS Dance Auditions , US dance studio , 3-5 p . m ., more info below Wednesday , May 8 : US / MS : 2024-25 Pep Band / Drumline spring workshop ( 3-5 p . m .) Tuesday , May 14 : MS Band and Concert Choir , Sanctuary , 7 p . m ., SDC Wednesday , May 15 : US / MS : 2024-25 Pep Band / Drumline auditions ( 3:30-6:30 p . m .) Wednesday , May 22 : US / MS : 2024-25 Pep Band / Drumline summer music grab / drop-in
Pep Band & Drumline Student / Parent Interest Meeting Please plan to join us for the CPA Pep Band and Drumline interest meeting on Wednesday , May 1 , from 5-6 p . m . in the Lumen Hall Band Room . �is informational meeting is for students and parents , and at least one parent should attend with each student . �ere are some exciting things happening next year , so you won ' t want to miss it ! Please also pass this information on to anyone you know who might be interested in participating in Pep Band or Drumline next year . We ' d love to have them join us ! Please reach out to
MS Dance Auditions Middle school dance auditions ( for rising grades 6-8 ) are Monday , May 6 from 4:45-6:30 p . m ., in the SDC and Tuesday , May 7 , from 3-5 p . m ., in the US dance studio . Auditions are a two-day process . You are required to be at both dates for eligibility . Dress code is a CPA T-Shirt and leggings . No shorts . Please bring sneakers and jazz shoes / half soles ( only if the dancer already owns them ). Hair should be pulled out of the face .