Each day at CCS starts with a song of worship, a devotion word, and the doxology. This time begins for lower school students when they first arrive to campus. For upper school students this time is held between 1st and 2nd period classes. This week at the upper school our Wednesday devotion was led by Sawyer Owens and Friday by Mrs. Adams.

*Students in grades 7-12 can volunteer to share a word from the Lord with their peers by signing up with Mr. Roy.

By: Zoe Powell, CCS Junior

Imagination is something every kid has had at least once in their life. Imagination comes in different forms, such as, movies, and playing pretend. Books are an amazing way to use your imagination because they give you a verbal message that you can form pictures in your mind however you want and you don't have anyone telling you what exactly you have to see and exactly how to see it.

Books are important because they encourage curiosity and creative thinking in kids that they carry with them through adulthood. Literacy in children is extremely important not just for enjoying books, but for reading comprehension and understanding contexts, as well as improving vocabulary and grammar skills. In America, the

Most kids today would much rather be on technology like ipads and phones, and while those things can inspire creativity, reading books gives you the freedom of forming your own thoughts and ideas. Technology now, spoon feeds people and kids’ thoughts and doesn’t allow them to form their own opinions.

There are many opportunities for reading. Many schools have a book club or a reading challenge that encourages kids to get more into reading and expand their imagination that continues through adulthood.

In conclusion, reading is extremely important for kids because of the creativity and personality it creates in them. The comfort of just reading and imagining yourself as an antagonist who saves the world or a queen or king of a kingdom caan make them confident in who they are and possibly inspire the jobs they want to do. That is why books must be shared.

The upper school students are loving the facilities at the DC Student Center at Depot Park! Each day they get to play pickleball, basketball, ping-pong, chess, and hang out in the coffee shop during break and lunch times.

Students are working on their reading skills every day! Sometimes they even help each other practice and get in on the fun of read-alouds in front of their peers.

The upper school volleyball teams traveled to Locust Fork on Tuesday and Hanceville on Thursday. This week they will at Holly Pond on Thursday. The varsity will be playing in a tournament at Vinemont on Saturday and the youth teams will also be playing on Saturday.

Keep up the great work, ladies!

Mrs. Frame, Mrs. Snow, and Mrs. Rutherford's students had fun this week in art learning to mix colors.

Kindergarten students learned about the painting "Jungle with Lion" by Henri Rousseau in Mrs. Griffin's art class this week. They also got to make their own lions using an AB pattern.

The Cross Country team started their season this past Saturday with some great personal best times! Congratulations to all the runners who competed at Moulton.

It's not uncommon to see CCS students smiling, laughing, and having fun together! Enjoying time with friends and feeling loved makes all the difference in the world. We love seeing them grow and learn together, not only academically, but socially and emotionally.

Lower school teachers got a sweet surprise this week from Darius' sister who is an incredible cookie maker. These CCS Lion Lobster cookies were super cute and delicious! Thank you Kaitlynn's Cookies!

Several of our Juniors and Seniors help at the lower school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. There is always a project to work on. This week they assembled a locking cabinet for the upper school office.

Students in Mrs. Robertson's upper school Children's Literature class are getting ready to start reading to the younger students. They have been reviewing books, discussing selections, and practicing to model reading for elementary students. This course has not only proven to be fun, but also a great way to help students search for good, uplifting books.

This Thursday the upper school students heard a great message from Coach Tetro. He talked to students about finding their identity in Christ and serving Him.

• September 2 - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
• September 5 - ALACRAO College Fair (11th and 12th Grade)
• September 5 - Volleyball at Holly Pond (JV, V)
• September 6 - Grandparents' Day Class Events (See individual teacher newsletters.)
• September 7 - Youth Volleyball Playdate
• September 7 - Varsity Volleyball Tournament at Vinemont
• September 9 - BBQ Potato Plate Orders Due
• September 9 - Volleyball at Meek (JH,V)
• September 10 - Volleyball at St. Bernard (JH,V)
• September 12 - BBQ Potato Supper (Purchase tickets from a Varsity Cheerleader.)
• September 13 - $1 Dress Down Day

With the help of the PTF, our Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Baked Potato Plate sale on September 12th.

Order forms will be going home with each student asap with more info.

Please contact Brittany Smith- (256) 507-1901 or

Amanda Rice - amanda.rice@cullmanchristian.com

For any questions or to help serve.

Students who dress down (out of uniform) on Dress Down Days will be charged $1 in Gradelink.

Shorts/skirt length and modesty rules still apply.

1st Semester Days:

• September 13, 27
• October 11, 25
• November 15
• December 6

We’ve had lots of phone calls and questions about future year waitlists at Cullman Christian School. If you know someone who would like to receive notification of when lists open, they can sign up to receive information. This will help us plan space for the growth we are experiencing.

cullmanchristian.org/applications

Spirit cards are in!

Get yours from a CCS parent or our main office.

Cards are $15 each.

Learn more about the deals at: https://www.cullmanchristian.org/lion-card

PreK-12

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Email: office@cullmanchristian.com
Website: https://www.cullmanchristian.org/
Location: 1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA
Phone: (256)734-0734
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