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ALL SCHOOL NEWS

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Thanksgiving Grams- Parents, students, and staff have the opportunity to purchase a Thanksgiving gram. A thanksgiving gram is a little note written from the sender to the receiver. Along with the note of thanks, they receive a small treat bag. These are delivered before Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving Grams can be purchased Oct 28th- Nov.13th. Please return to the office with payment by 2:15 PM on Nov 13th. No late orders will be accepted. The cost is $2.00 for each gram.  

Thanksgiving Gram Link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1STJRpLOALAs5GUJhWBgmAXgrKnKBCGxA/view?usp=sharing

 

Report Cards- Report cards will be sent home Friday, October 30th. We will be sending them home with your son/daughter in an envelope. On the envelope we will have a label that you need to sign for the 1st quarter and return to the office. Please keep your child’s report card and return the envelope to school.

 

Looking for Donors for the 25-26 School Year

Opportunity to Partner with Penngift to help our school raise EITC K-12 Scholarship Funds 

The PA EITC program allows individuals to donate to the CCCS Scholarship Fund and get a 90% tax credit. The amount you can donate is limited to the amount you pay in PA taxes, primarily the PA Personal Income Tax. This is a one-time commitment.

(for example, a donation of $1000 will only cost you $100). Tax credits are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. 

 

Whether you prepay your PA Personal Income tax through your paycheck or pay your PA Personal Income tax yourself you can get a tax credit for your donation of 90% or less of your PA Personal Income tax for 2025. When you make a donation you can select Calvary Chapel Christian School on the Joinder form as the designated school to receive your donation in the form of Scholarships. 

Pennsylvania’s EITC and OSTC programs continue to offer a great way to support CCCS while receiving valuable tax benefits. 

To participate in Penngift Foundation’s 2026 EITC program and reserve tax credits for your donation this fall, we ask that you complete a Joinder Agreement online using the following link:

 

 ***   Complete Your Fall 2026 Penngift Joinder at This Link:  https://form.jotform.com/26060707059315 

 Helpful Instructions for Completing the Joinder:

 

1. Joinder Completion:

• Click the link above to complete and submit your Joinder.

• Make sure to download & print your completed joinder and keep it for your records.

• Keep the confirmation email you will receive a few minutes after submitting your Joinder.

 

1. Timing:

• In early September, you will receive an email from Penngift Foundation providing detailed contribution instructions.

• Please do not send in your contribution until you have received your contribution instructions, or the processing of your contribution could be delayed.

 

Your generosity makes a direct impact on students, providing essential resources for academic enrichment, extracurricular opportunities, and more.  By completing your Joinder today, you secure your tax credits and provide a pathway for your school to provide scholarships where they are needed most.

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.  I’m always happy to help in any way that I can.  You can call me on my mobile number listed below or send me an email, whichever works best for you.

You can also reach Jim Cox at Penngift Foundation at jcox@penngift.org or (610) 781-5221.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWrJwHayY-I8BkdydxQ5sHqMbqaVZ4JR/view?usp=sharing

 

Retake Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE27426

• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.

 

Spirit Week- All-school spirit week Oct. 26th- Oct. 30th. Join the fun! Click on the link for details.

• 10/26 Dynamic Duos

• 10/27 Hat Day

• 10/28 Anything But A Backpack

• 10/29 Jersey Day

• 10/30 Pajama Day

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pc3jkTnMTGKUkNEn53MB0JluQzH2uwsz/view?usp=sharing

 

Teacher Favorite Things-In an effort to help parents/guardians consider holiday gifts and classroom blessings throughout the school year, the PTF asked the Teachers and Administrators about their 'Favorite Things', their birthdate, and their classroom wish lists. Please click the link to get this information! (Scroll through to find them listed by name and classroom.)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F23tlDZVzSk5wFyeOHojw0_bNW1TibRk/view?usp=sharing

 

Washington County Community Foundation Scholarship ESO Fund

We are pleased to inform you that WCCF is currently accepting applications from qualified families for their ESO Fund. All applications must be submitted electronically using the Washington County Community Foundation's online scholarship application on eGrant.

 

To help streamline the process, they’ve developed the attached EITC Scholarship Application Guide for qualifying families.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E5Teoy8AhHHqX4dBJr9Bi79gWIgKEeZg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116787024757944784315&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Heather Bakewell will be the appointed representative for CCCS to assist families with questions and collect the required supporting documentation and income verification documentation in hard copy format. The Supporting Documentation Guide/Document Transfer Authorization attached will help your families determine what paperwork is necessary for their particular circumstances. Each completed Supporting Documentation Guide/Document Transfer Authorization should be attached to each family’s submitted paperwork. 

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kvR9RZjTtGCnIU2vev62waF3qlnoU5zI/view?usp=sharing

 

The completed Supporting Documentation Guide/Document Transfer Authorization along with required supporting documentation must be submitted to the school office ATTN: Heather Bakewell by 2pm October 26, 2026 so documents can be mailed out by October 31st. 

 

Applications received without the required documentation will not be considered.

 

If you have any questions please email heatherbakewell@ccbrownsville.org and list ESO Scholarship in the subject line.

 

Sycamore Pass-A-Note Forwarding- If you would like to have the option of receiving an email along with any pass-a-notes left on sycamore regarding discipline, notes from a teacher etc..You will have to update your permission in your family account. 

• Log into Sycamore

• On the left side of the screen, click the Pass-A-Note

• Next click options from the drop down

• Click the box that reads Email option and enter your email address. If you would like to enter more than one email, enter the complete email, add a space and semicolon and then the next email. EXAMPLE: cccs@ccbrownsville.org ;parentemail2@example.com 

• Next click the blue update button in the upper right corner. 

 

Yearbook Pictures- Please share any pictures you take this year at school events, activities, and field trips! We would love to have them for the 2026-27 yearbook. Email them to: yearbook@ccbrownsville.org

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Spirit Week- All-school spirit week Oct. 26th- Oct. 30th. Join the fun! Click on the link for details.

• 10/26- Dynamic Duos

• 10/27 Hat Day

• 10/28 Anything But A Backpack

• 10/29 Jersey Day

• 10/30 Pajama Day

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pc3jkTnMTGKUkNEn53MB0JluQzH2uwsz/view?usp=sharing

 

Stock the Teacher Lounge- Help us make sure our teachers are kept fortified through the days when they forget their lunch or need a little something extra! We're stocking the teacher lounge with a few necessities!  Please send your items to the office labeled:  PTF Stock the Lounge!  Thanks so much for helping to love on our teachers and administration!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AEAA2EA13-65816665-20262027

 

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE27426

• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.

Retake & Class Photos Oct. 7th- Class pictures will be taken along with retakes on Wednesday October 7th. If you are not happy with your child’s photo please make sure you request a retake photo on the Jostens’ website. Once you are logged into your account, click on the retake tab on the homepage, pick the child that needs a retake.

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​​​RaiseRight(Formally Scrip)- CCCS participates in the RaiseRight program. RaiseRight is ordering gift cards and the credit earned goes toward your student's tuition.

• To set up an account start by downloading the RaiseRight App or go to raiseright.com on your computer. For step-by-step instructions, visit RaiseRight.com/m/StartEarning Enrollment Code: 29CF538316665

• If you have any questions, please email Heather McCarley heathermccarley@ccbrownsville.org 

• Plastic Gift Card Orders Due- Wednesday October 28th

When ordering plastic gift cards please print the form in the link, return to the school office by the due date with a check made out to CCCS. Orders will not be placed until after the due date. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E5YuFHIjiEdrOQgugikpWXt-PJ9eE9Ov/view?usp=sharing

Info:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10gvHK98Lbr70TToOXsqJ-ZqyCAqp-4Dm/view?usp=sharing

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Parent Text Messaging/Remind App- We send text messages for bad weather cancellations and delays, emergency information, general announcements/reminders. Remind is available for all cellular phones, regardless if it is a smart phone or not. The app is free. It is VERY IMPORTANT that every student’s family has this app. Obviously it is used for snow notifications, but should the school experience an emergency or a safety issue, this would be the way we communicate important information to families. 

A few things about the Remind app:

1- It is not a two-way text app. The school will not respond to messages received on Remind. 

2- The purpose is simply to get important information directly to you in a fast, convenient way. 

3-The App is free. 

 

Simply click on this link, from your smartphone and follow the prompts. If you do not have a smartphone, contact the office and we will get you set up on your current cell phone. 

Remind Link- remind.com/join/ab29ff

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PRESCHOOL

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ELEMENTARY

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Operation Christmas Child- October 6th to November 13th the elementary (K-5) classes will be asked to donate items for the Operation Christmas Child relief operation. Each class is assigned a specific category needed for OCC donations. The categories are as such:

• Kindergarten: Toys/Wow Item

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bIPsHyX130OtBpiOIHaM8yDQAiNRrrs/view?usp=sharing

• 1st : Personal Care Items

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kBfUOIx5dI5BCQiMiMUA9AEGRCEMh6rM/view?usp=sharing

• 2nd: School Supplies

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZH3qWZVql95shtD96z-luTuxMzWMWXL/view?usp=sharing

• 3rd: Clothing and Accessories

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fIpg77Ca53yzQZUPbbprZq-WjHjtdUSw/view?usp=sharing

• 4th: Crafts and Activities

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Krjf9tnPUsY52rjOx23c0Ki77VIb6VoJ/view?usp=sharing

• 5th: Personal Care Items

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E37trmcOrj193LREn29zNgSR3D7YmGeB/view?usp=sharing

 

Each class is provided with an outline detailing what can and cannot be donated to their category. Students are also encouraged to donate items from other categories if they would like. Classes will each be given a box to keep in or outside of their classrooms that they can fill up with donations throughout the week. Every Friday throughout the duration of the competition, NHS members will come and collect/ log all items donated. Items will be logged by quantity  and not value. As the competition goes on, the NHS will create and actively update a big bar graph poster showing off how much each class is donating. Whichever class donates the most will receive a hot chocolate bar!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eH5GoJuoI35R50ss_cJIIGBZf7HNRBSd/view?usp=sharing

 

MS/HS NEWS

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MS/HS Christmas Choir Concert - Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Members of the choir remember to wear your Christmas best!

• Please dress up 

• No tight fitting clothes

• Skirt length - Below the bottom of kneecap

• Modest Neckline

• Shoulders Covered

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​Senior Pictures- We still need pictures of your Senior for the senior slideshow! Please get your pictures sent to the email previously provided asap.​

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SPORTS​​

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Volleyball Alumni & Friends Night Thursday 10/29 6PM! - Parents, former students, and friends are encouraged to create a team of 6-8 to challenge our volleyball team in this fundraiser event. $25/team or $5 admission. Thank you for your support! Let's play some volleyball! Team Sign Up

Fall Sports Award Night Thursday 11/19 6PM! - Join us as we recognize our fall athletes--recognition of varsity volleyball athletes and students playing varsity sports in their home district.

All Sports Candle Fundraiser 11/2 through 11/11- We will be renting the gym quite a bit this season to give our many teams some court time. Please help defray this major cost by selling a minimum of 5 candles per family. Booklets will be going home to athletes of all sports. The sale begins Nov 2nd and all orders are to be turned in by November 11th to aim for delivery before Christmas. Thank you for your help! 

 

Nov/Dec Basketball Open Gym Input Needed!- We are planning some Saturday open gyms. Please respond with feedback so we know whether or not to rent the gym. Thanks! Input Form

Basketball Payment and Paperwork Due- If you have submitted registration but not payment, you will be receiving an invoice. Please keep in mind that PIAA physicals are also required for athletes in grades 7-12. We are declaring the following teams:

• Boys 3/4

• Boys 5/6

• Boys 7/8

• Boys 9-12

• Girls 3-6

• Girls 7/8

• **Girls in grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend MS events as we may be able to coordinate a few JV games in the hopes of having solid numbers for a HS team next year. No payment is required.

 

K-7 Cheer Club - Practices are Tuesday after school until 4PM. Tentative volleyball game cheer dates are as follows:

• 10-29 

 

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CAFE CORNER​

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​School Store- School store is open! Students can bring cash to buy a treat or drinks at the store. Prices range from $0.50 to $2.00. ​

 

Hot Lunch for students in K-12th - You will be ordering through the Sycamore program. Login to your Sycamore account, Click My Accounting/Cafeteria/Orders. Enter the quantity & select a meal from the drop-down box. Please remember after you have completed your order to click the update in the upper right hand corner of the screen. 

 

Orders are due in the system on Friday before 2:00 PM, for the following week. All food is pre ordered due to limited freezer space. 

Please Note: If a student is absent on a day lunch was ordered for them you will still be charged because all food is ordered the week before. 

 

November Lunch Menu- CLICK HERE​

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Lunch Debit Program- GOOD NEWS! You can now DEBIT your hot lunch payments. No fees (like using PayPal, or the credit card machine in the office). Just complete the Debit Authorization Agreement and return it to the office. Two Payment options are available. You may choose to have $80 per month debited on the 15th of each month, or $40 biweekly debited every other Friday. (See attachment for dates). If, at the end of the month, your account still has a balance due, you will be billed for that amount and you can debit the remainder due at that time, or send in a check to cover the deficit. If, at the end of the month, your account has a credit due to you, this credit will be rolled over to the next month and at the end of the school year, if a credit still exists on your lunch account, you will be asked to choose if you want to roll it over to the next school year or receive a refund.

 

Hot Lunch Debit Form: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sj5nqy_UYAd4Z2oH-3VhkH6e_0sWDIh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116787024757944784315&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Questions? Stop in the office and see us, or give us a call. 724.785.2777. We are excited for the new year to begin!

 

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CCCS PTF​

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PTF Fundraiser- You have received your fundraising packet, please check your student’s backpack when he/she gets home. Attached is also the electronic packet version!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shabQ2-KoyM

 

We're working to raise $5000 for the PTF Fund.  The best "gift" we can give our children is the gift of additional programs. Programs in reading support, math, physical education and student personal responsibility/growth are possible at CCCS thanks to your support of our fundraisers.

 

To help us get to our goal, share with family members or friends nationwide to get 5+ online supporters. Remember, pay online/text-to-pay and direct ship-to-home is available.

 

Go to www.FundPrizes.com to register and share. Plus, you can win from up to $100,000 in prizes simply for sharing!

 

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO IS SIMPLY REGISTER YOUR STUDENT ONLINE TO HELP THE FUNDRAISER!!

 

Please feel free to reach out to Julie @ foursmileys@hotmail.com with any questions.

 

Thank you for your support from the CCCS PTF!

 

PTF Classroom Parent- PTF Parents can assist each teacher to help them with any planned events w/ the PTF, classroom needs, etc.  (Parents must be active in the PTF for this role.)  These parents bridge the gap between the teacher and PTF, including rounding up additional volunteers and keeping track of them all if asked, fulfilling PTF assignments for teacher gifts, etc. :)  All classroom volunteers must have current copies of their Child Abuse and State Police clearances on file in the office!! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AEAA2EA13-65816642-20262027

 

Dine-Out Fundraiser Nights

Foster House II (Belle Vernon) 5-8:30 pm  November 23 with a Chinese Auction inside the restaurant.  They allow us to also raise additional money by having a Chinese Auction inside.  Someone will need to man the Chinese Auction and we will need donations! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AEAA2EA13-65816765-20262027

 

Christmas Shop- This year's Christmas Shop will be held on December 9-11th with set-up on the morning of December 9th. Many volunteers are needed for each day. Grandparents and others have joined us to help on these days, too! The kids really look forward to this event and it is a lot of work! Please consider taking some time off to help. It really is a blessing to watch them take serious consideration for the 'right' gift they want for a specific individual. :) Time slots are all day, but even if you can offer several hours of your time, it would be appreciated.  (Please note on the sign-up.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AEAA2EA13-65816437-2026

 

March 18th OPEN HOUSE - Book Fair this entire week. (Need a chairperson volunteer to coordinate and oversee the book fair and volunteers. Shalene is happy to help whomever takes over, but our babies are seniors this year!)

See you soon!

Julie Smiley

Upcoming Meeting Dates

• Friday, Nov. 6 8:30 am

• Friday, Jan 8 8:30 am

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Questions? Give us a call. 724.785.2777.