By: Evelyn Griffin, CCS Senior

As summer vacation ends and the school section comes back to your local Walmart, a familiar mixture of both anxiety and excitement begins to stir. The first day of school is a very important day for first impressions. Whether you’re a parent, a student, or an educator, the first day is a significant milestone that sets the tone for the rest of your academic year.

I would describe the first day of school as often a whirlwind. Students most often have feelings of excitement and nervousness as they pack their backpacks with their fresh supplies for their new classes. Parents run back and forth taking pictures and making sure their children are ready to leave the house on time for their first day. As each student arrives at school, some might be greeted with familiar faces from the previous year, while others may be new and not know anyone. Meeting new teachers and classmates can be both thrilling and daunting. As the first day progresses, students participate in orientation activities, classroom tours, and introductory lessons that help them adjust to their new routines. The teachers and staff at Cullman Christian School work to be very diligent in creating a welcoming and engaging environment within the classroom by preparing introductory activities that help students get to know each other and begin to build a sense of community.

As the day ends, students prepare to go home and share about their day full of new experiences and information and take time to acknowledge each of their individual achievements. Maybe your child made a new friend. Maybe they were a friend to someone in need. Maybe your child learned something they found intriguing. Maybe they taught someone else something new. Maybe your child simply survived the day or helped someone survive the day. Each student's experiences differ depending on who they are as a person and what their goals are. Whether student or teacher at CCS, we all have a common goal: to be hands and feet of Christ.

In a Christian school setting, spreading the gospel is deeply integrated into the educational experience, reflecting the institution’s mission to nurture both academic and spiritual growth. As the body of Cullman Christian School, we strive to live every day in the path of Christ. We, as His people, must do everything in our power to spread the word of God in hopes of bringing people together.

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15: 5-7

Each day at CCS starts with a song of worship, a devotion word from Mr. Yearwood, and the doxology. Some of the scriptures used this week were:

• Isaiah 43:19
• John 20:29
• 1 Corinthians 2:12
• Ephesians 2:1-2
• Romans 12:2
• 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each morning students, teachers and staff sing the doxology together. If you don't know it yet, your child will be singing it to you before you know it! It is a great exercise in remembering to praise our heavenly father.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise Him all creatures here below.

Praise Him above ye heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Hot lunch orders for September are open now.
Go to https://cullmanchristian.gradelinklunch.com/ to order.

The last day to order is August 26th.

Make sure you select the dot beside the menu item and then press "add lunch."
After all lunches are added, BEFORE YOU PRESS SUBMIT, please check and make sure that it is showing the day and the price of $6.00 for EACH DAY. If there is a day that does not show the date and the price, then it will not process correctly.

It was a wonderful first week having all of our students and families back on campus to start the new year. There are a few changes this year with location and logistics, but God is blessing CCS! For example, the space pictured here is where the upper school students get to have morning devotion and weekly chapel. The staff at Desperation Church have been so helpful and have allowed us to use their video and audio equipment for these special meeting times.

Art classes are always a hit! We are so thankful that every student gets to have art class with Mrs. Griffin each week. This is a great time and way for students to express creativity, de-stress, and expand learning.

Preschoolers love center time! These interactive learning experiences are such an important part of social, emotional, and academic development. Play time in centers encourages creativity and imagination.

Lower school students are doing a fantastic job getting back in the routine of the school day! They are eager to learn and ready to learn new things this year.

The students are doing an excellent job so far managing their backpacks, water bottles, and lunch boxes! If you ever forget to pack something they need, call the office and let us know or drop it by and we will get it to them.

Students in PE classes work each day to learn more about healthy habits, taking care of their bodies, exercising their muscles, and working with their peers. The students are loving activities on the new wood floor. As a reminder, be sure to outfit your student in proper tennis shoes for PE time.

Every student at CCS enjoys and participates in a weekly chapel time. During chapel, students sing worship songs, hear a message from a teacher or guest, and follow along in their bibles for the scripture references. This extra time each week helps bring together the topics covered daily in Bible class as our students learn and grow in their faith in Christ.

Morning drop offs and afternoon pick ups are going pretty smooth considering the increased number of cars this year! Thank you to everyone for your patience as we become more efficient in this task.

*Idea for families picking up at both locations: Since the last 30 minutes at the upper school is study time, if you would like to pick up at the Depot campus first, then go over to Beech, it might save you some time in the end.

This week in upper school chapel Mr. Yearwood talked to students about what it means to have a Biblical worldview and how important it is to see God as our authority to measure by. The students were good sports as they participated in silly illustrations on measurement.

Our Youth Volleyball teams have started the season strong! Congratulations to all the teams on a successful day on Saturday. We love seeing you compete, but we love seeing you show Christlike attitudes on and off the court best!

• August 20 - Praying Parents Meet after Morning Devotion at Beech Campus
• August 22 - Volleyball Quadmatch at Vinemont (V,JV,JrH)
• August 22 - 4H Robotics After School Begins
• August 24 - Youth Volleyball Playdate
• August 27 - Praying Parents Meet after Morning Devotion at Beech Campus
• August 27 - Volleyball at Locust Fork (JrH, V)
• August 29 - Volleyball at Hanceville (JV, V)
• August 31 - Youth Volleyball Playdate
• September 2 - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

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

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

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.

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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