Hot Lunch ordering for January is now available.

The last day to order is December 17th.

Go to https://cullmanchristian.gradelinklunch.com/ to order.

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.

We are so thankful for all the parent volunteers who have been helping in Mrs. Candase's absence! This sweet mom took a turn helping serve lunch. We are always in need of helpers and substitute teachers.

Students enjoy one of their FTN incentives by getting to eat lunch with a Friend in Mrs. Candase's office. Some incentives will be carried out after Christmas break due to the busy season.

Nathaniel Stroud earned an opportunity to be Mr. Rutherford and experience what it's like to be a classroom teacher.

This month's Community Helper in Kindergarten was from USPS. Mrs. Beth (Ella Butler's mom) came to share what she does for the community and how it works for mail and packages to be delivered.

She even helped mailed some letters to Santa.

Juniors, Jack Haynes and Emma Grace Thompson, spent the day participating in fun activities on Wednesday at the Youth Leadership Public Safety Day.

Mrs. Snow's preschool class did a little training this week as they pretended to be reindeer.

Students had some fun this week making Christmas crafts and construction paper elves in Art class.

Students in Mrs. Adams' Anatomy and Physiology class spent some time doing a lab involving frog dissections.

A few of the seniors and other upper school students surprised Mr. Rutherford this week with a bedazzled self-portrait. Each pixel of the picture has a hand-placed crystal. Wonder where he will hang it?

Lower School PE students love playing stacking games! This week they constructed some really tall towers and also created some cool shapes.

Miss Gracie Lee, Class of 2024 CCS graduate, came home from college to share with upper school students during chapel service. It was great hearing Gracie talk about God's perfect timing and remind us not to get in a rush. Gracie is currently studying at Samford University.

The LEO Club held their officer elections on Tuesday. Congratulations to the following elected leaders!

• President - Andrew Jones
• Vice-President - Aby Robertson
• Secretary - Zoe Powell
• Treasurer - Asa Haynes
• Board Representatives - Emmalyn Wilkins, Hayden Smith, and Gracie Stidham

Mrs. Robertson's English students tested their communication skills and content knowledge by participating in socratic seminars this week. This exercise encourages listening and debate skills as each student articulated their thoughts about the reading.

The students have been enjoying the Christmas season with some classic songs. This group, with the help of Mrs. Warden, led their peers in worship.

A few student volunteers joined up with the local DAR Chapter to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of our military veterans at the Cullman Cemetery.

Drama and Chorus students gave an outstanding performance on Saturday night at the Jingle Bell Jamboree! The show was filled with laughter, creative skits, and reverence to the true story of Christmas, the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.

Thank you to everyone who came out to see the show and to our teachers, Mrs. Warden and Mrs. Griffin, who made it all possible!

• December 16 - Christmas PJ Day!
• December 16 - Basketball vs Winston County (JHG, JHB, VG, VB)
• December 17 - Christmas Movie Character Day!
• December 17 - Basketball vs Meek at Home (JHG, JHB, VG, VB)
• December 18 - Christmas Sweater Day!
• December 18 - Upper School Semester Exams (Math, Science, History)
• December 19 - Christmas Pictures with Santa Day!
• December 19 - Upper School Semester Exams (English, Bible, Latin)
• December 20 - Christmas Accessory Day!
• December 20 - EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (11:30)
• December 21 - Basketball vs Waterloo at Home (VG, VB)

CHRISTMAS BREAK - December 21-January 6

We will be having Christmas Dress Up days from December 16th-20th.

• Monday, December 16th- PJ Day (Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas)
• Tuesday, December 17th- Christmas Movie Characters (ex. Rudolph, Grinch, The Star)
• Wednesday, December 18th- Christmas Sweater Day (Ugly or not you choose)
• Thursday, December 19th- Christmas Picture Day (Wear what you would for a holiday or Santa picture)
• Friday, December 20th- Christmas Accessory Day (Wear your favorite Santa hat, Christmas socks, light up necklace, etc.)

CCS Families:

It's time to start praying about enrollment decisions for 2025-2026!

Traditionally re-enrollment month has been in February. With the increase of enrollment interest we are experiencing, this may be moved up a little earlier. Please start thinking and praying about what your family will want to do. Official re-enrollment procedures will be announced in the coming weeks.

You may have heard by now that Alabama lawmakers passed a new education savings account program, the CHOOSE Act, earlier this year. They have now launched a new website that provides the latest information about the program, including eligibility information.

The family application process for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 2, 2025 and close on April 7, 2025.

Families may visit the website now to inquire about their potential eligibility.

Funding for eligible students includes up to $7,000 per participating student enrolled in a participating school. CCS is an approved, participating school.

Visit the link below for more information.

https://classwallet.com/alchoose/#esp

If you missed the first one, the Alabama Department of Revenue is offering another webinar this Friday, December 27 at 1 PM for parents. This would be a great opportunity for you to learn more about the details of the program and eligibility requirements!

To attend the webinar you must register at https://classwallet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_At5ptlmwQpSYMkP0VKCcbQ#/registration

Basketball HOMECOMING WEEK will be the first week back from Christmas Break!

Details will be sent out over the holiday break.

***DATE CHANGE***

Santa, Mr. Delbert, will be at the Beech campus on Thursday, December 19th for pictures from 9:00-12:00.

Mark your calendar for this fun opportunity!

Cullman's Christkindlmarkt is underway! This means that there will be a lot more people in the area; especially in the afternoons. Upper school parents and student drivers need to be aware of potential traffic congestion and delays in the area.

Semester Exams for students in grades 7-12 will be December 18th-20th.

• Wednesday, December 18: Math, Science, History
• Thursday, December 19: English, Bible, Latin
• Friday, December 20: Individual Make Ups as Scheduled

PreK-12

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