Home & School Committee and all the parent and staff volunteers who prepared a turkey plate lunch for the whole school on Wednesday.  Thank you to the Home & School Committee for providing a Chinese Lunch for the faculty and staff on Tuesday as well.   We have been well fed this week!!

Recruitment Committee for planning the OPEN House last night.  We encourage all our families to help throughout the year by promoting Christ Child Academy at every opportunity.

Congratulations!
To all the middle school students who attained the Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter.  Please see the Honor Roll in today’s carrier.  Keep up the great work, students!

Gemma Sutkiewicz (8th), whose synchronized skating team, the Sheboygan Lakers, recently won a gold medal at a synchronized skating competition in Chicago.  Great job, Gemma!

Rachel Schleicher (8th), whose Jr. Redwings 8th grade Girls’ Basketball Team took first place in Oostburg Christian’s Jason Mentink Memorial Basketball Tournament.  Way to go, Rachel!

Ashley Paltzer (5th), who took 3rd place in the Knights of Columbus Spelling Contest.  Nice job, Ashley!

Winter Extravaganza 2012 is Next Weekend!
Get your entry tickets NOW!!  We need your reservation by Monday, February 6th, or sooner, if possible.  We need to give the dinner count to Blue Harbor.  Tickets are available in the school office, or tickets can be purchased with a credit card online at our website www.christchildacademy.com under the "Ways to Give" tab.  This is a good way for friends and family, near and far, to be able to support our school.

Winter Extravaganza Chocolate Bar Raffle
Thanks to all who have donated money/scrip cards to the Chocolate Bar Raffle.  We are on our way to having 300 gift cards to match the 300 chocolate bars for the event.  However, we are still in need of some gift card donations.  If you are still interested in donating a scrip card or $5-10 to the raffle, you can do so until Feb. 3.  Again, thanks to all who have generously donated so far!       --Sara Kaffine & Chris Matysik

Winter Extravaganza Volunteer Schedule
WITH EVERYONE’S HELP, WE’VE FILLED THE WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE!!!  Please see the Final Master schedule attached to this email.  If you have any questions, please email spfeifer@charter.net or call Denise @ 457-3521.  Everyone’s dedication is very much appreciated!

Big Ticket Drawing Winner Week 9:
$100 to Denise Pfeifer Ticket # 1423

    Catholic Schools Week Activities Announced

Super Bowl Cereal Food Drive during Catholic Schools Week January 30 – February 2
The theme of Catholic Schools Week is “Faith. Academics. Service.” - important words to describe what we at Christ Child Academy are all about.  To expand on our service activity of Salvation Army Bell Ringing, we are accepting donations of non-perishable breakfast food items in the Super Bowl Cereal Food Drive.  All donations collected will be donated to the St. Peter Claver Food Pantry.  Bring your donations to school during Catholic Schools Week and place them in the donation barrel.  Thank you!  - Jana McDonough and Chris Matysik

Hat and Gum Incentive Day, Food Drive, Penny War and Dress Up days are some of the things planned for Catholic Schools Week 2012.  At the Catholic Schools Week Masses on 1/28 and 1/29, the children will be reading several quotes written by classmates detailing why they like attending Christ Child Academy.  Then we kick off the school week with community service and the beginning of our Super Bowl Cereal Food Drive benefitting St. Peter Claver food pantry.   We will have another Penny War this year with proceeds going to the Rainbow Kids, Pastor Elijah’s Orphanage and St. Vincent de Paul.  And yes, there will be dress up days again, and we are adding an extra day!  To build excitement for Catholic Schools Week, there will be a Hat and Gum Incentive Day on Friday, January 27.  What does that mean?  If the kids wish to wear a hat or chew gum during school, they need to pay a quarter to the CSW fund.  If they want to do both things, they pay fifty cents.  The money raised will be donated to the Humane Society.  The remaining dress-up days are:
Monday 1/30 – Pajama Day
Tuesday 1/31 – Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday 2/1 – School Spirit Day (and Mass at St. John the Baptist) – wear red, white or black shirts.
Thursday 2/2 – Backward Day
Thanks so much for supporting Catholic Schools Week!  The kids have so much fun!

Catholic Schools Weekend Masses
Thank you to all the families who signed up to help at the weekend Masses on Jan. 28-29.  We still need greeters for the 4:30 Mass at SPC, the 8:00 Mass at SPC, and the 9:00 Mass at SSCM.  Please contact Chris Matysik at 452-8945 or Jana McDonough at 452-3684 if you can help out.  Please see the attached schedule.

First Eucharist Parent Presentation
“Come to the Feast” will be presented by nationally known speaker Rich Curran.  All 2nd grade parents will gather at St. John the Baptist Church in Plymouth on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 pm.  An individual parish orientation will follow Mr. Curran’s talk.  This evening is for parents only.  Child care will be provided.

Middle School Reading Achievement Drawing
When middle school students read “above and beyond” their reading requirements for the quarter, they are entered into a drawing for free books and other prizes.
Congratulations to Natalie Binversie, who won $10 worth of Scholastic books in the Quarter 2 top drawing (for those who read five or more books beyond the
requirements). Tsue Shee Xiong, Rachel Schleicher, Katie Werla, Katie Banie,
and Hans Peter were selected as drawing winners for reading one or more books
beyond the requirements. Great job, and keep reading!

CCA Student Artwork on Display at St. Nicholas Hospital
Two more works of art will be added to the display at St. Nicholas Hospital in the coming weeks.  Congratulations to Annika Glavan (3rd grade) and Camila Trimberger (4th grade), whose art projects were selected for this display.
 

Kindergarten’s  Igloo  Needs  More  Jugs!
We need your help.  Please save your clean, 1-gallon milk jugs with caps.  We still need about 100 more to complete our igloo, so whenever you have an empty one send it to school with your child and drop it off in the Kindergarten room.  Thanks!

Congratulations Middle School Students of the Month
The Students of the Month for December 2011 have been chosen for each subject area. 
We are proud to announce that the following students met the established criteria: Art – Emily Paltzer, Literature – Kurtis Scharenbroch, Religion – Nick Werla, Computer – Carly Johnson, Math – Caitlyn Cobb, Science – Nick Garni, English – Jared Splittgerber, Music – Jacob Hittman, Social Studies – Philip DeTrana, Health – Astreya Frias, Phy. Ed – Rachel Schleicher, Spanish – Brynn McDonough

Congratulations to the Totally Terrific Winners for the week ending January 27th. Kindergarten – Liliana Landwehr, 1st Grade – Mya Lloyd, 2nd Grade – Melanie Hilbert, 3rd Grade – Sam Spangle, 4th Grade – Ben Garni, 5th Grade – Jack Harrison

is back!  For those of you who missed it last year, BookFans is a book discussion group here at CCA.  Any reader in grades 5-8 can join the group to discuss popular young-adult literature.  The group will meet in Mrs. Scharenbroch’s room during lunch every Thursday, starting January 19th.  Each week will feature a different book or series, and members are welcome to attend any (or all!) of the sessions they wish, based on their reading background and interests.   Discussions will be led by Mrs. Scharenbroch, along with students who possess strong leadership skills and an ability to articulate/analyze story elements and themes.  Interested students should sign up in Mrs. Scharenbroch’s room (by the morning of the scheduled discussion) for the week(s) they wish to attend.  The tentative schedule for discussions is as follows:
February 2 – Killer Pizza
February 9 – The Kane Chronicles
February 16 – IQ
February 23 – 100 Cupboards
March 1 – Reader’s Choice (TBD)
March 8 – Reader’s Choice (TBD)

You Could WIN a Total Tech Makeover for You and Your School from Labels for Education!

Gift Bricks!
We invite and welcome all to purchase
a gift brick! Bricks with your name will be engraved and displayed on a wall near the new school addition. Learn more.

Development Committee Request
Development Committee is looking to add a few new members.  Whether you have been a part of this committee before, or you are looking for a way to involve yourself in the school for the first time, please consider joining the Development committee.  Our committee is in charge of raising funds throughout the school year to accommodate the annual budget.  We help to keep tuition costs down, raise funds for any improvements needed for the school and much more.  If you are interested please contact Molly Oehldrich either by cell phone (920) 980-7385 or email at molly_oehldrich@yahoo.com.  Thank You!

Did you know that UPC's from seven popular magazines can be turned into FREE stuff for CCA?  The following magazines are now participating in Labels for Education:  People, Real Simple, Time, All You, Cooking Light, Southern Living, and Health.  Simply clip the UPC from the magazine cover and bring it into CCA with your other Labels for Education.  Please contact Tricia Brickley at 803-0172 with any questions.

Click here for a list of participating products.

Volunteer Work Hours!
In the flurry of the back to school paperwork, there was a Family Participation Policy that you signed stating you agreed to complete 20 hours of volunteer work for the school year.  As you are aware, it is imperative that all families honor this policy.  We are tracking the volunteer hours completed per family.  This will help us plan for future volunteer opportunities and time commitments.  So what do you need to do?  It’s simple!  After each time you complete volunteer hours, email your volunteer information to: ccaworkhours@gmail.com

The email should include the date, hours and activity worked.  

Example: Joe and Sue Smith worked on 9/3 at the volleyball game in concessions from 2-4 for 4 hours total as 2 people worked.
 
We need all families to email their hours to be added to the database.  This will ensure that you get the credit for all that you do for CCA! 

Medication Forms
Please print the three forms if your child requires medication. Forms should be turned into the office. The Emergency Medication Form replaces the “Inhaler Form”. This would be for any medication that the student carries with them or keeps in the classroom (Inhalers, EPI-pens, glucagon, etc.).
Print all three of these forms:
Physician form, Emergency medication form and Parent consent form

National School Lunch Program Reminder for 2011-2012
During these changing economic times, please remember that if your job situation changes you may want to check into the National School Lunch program available through the State of Wisconsin. Free and reduced lunches are available for your children, if they meet the eligibility guidelines. Please call or stop in at the school office and speak directly with the principal regarding any changes in your financial status.

You may apply for free or reduced lunches at any time during the year. You can also contact the school office by email at christ-child-academy@archmil.org. All matters regarding finances remain confidential.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights (Office of Adjudication), 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (DD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Important Information on peanut free foods.
Click here for a list of peanut free snacks!

Looking to order some CCA apparel? 
Browse through the following list for our Sample Sale! 

Don’t see what you are looking for, or need a different size or color?  Stop by the alcove between the preschool room and church to browse through the new catalog.  The next order will be placed Friday, May 6th to be received before the end of the school year.  Orders take 4-6 weeks (rush orders are available for a surcharge).  If you are interested in placing an order or purchasing an item from the sample sale, please contact Paula Bergen at 452-7426 or tb9575@sbcglobal.net 

Home & School Notes

Calling for Ice Cream Buckets!!
Home & School is looking for 20 ice cream buckets with tight fitting lids.  If you have any available, please send them to school as soon as possible!  Thanks!

Happy Campers!  I realize snow is right around the corner, but what better time to think of CCA camping?  We have set the weekend for Sept 28-30, 2012 at Kohler-Andrae State Park again.  Early notice is required because we are trying to use the electrical loop as more of a central location for the pig roast and Fried Food Fest.  Therefore, I highly encourage anyone who is thinking about camping, and wanting an electrical site to make your reservations now, as the electric sites will fill up fast.  Looking forward to s’more fun!  Any questions please contact Jody Paltzer 451-4790.

Sports

Athletic Permit Card Update
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association requires that any student participating in an interscholastic sport must have a green Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Athletic Permit Card on file in the school office prior to practice or participation.  A physical exam must be given every two years.  In today’s carrier, we have included an athletic permit for all the current fourth grade students for participation in 2011-2012 sports.  We have also included one for each student whose current permit expires at the end of this school year.   Please plan now to have your child’s physical exam completed over the summer months, so they are ready to start the sports season on time.  Thank you!

2011-2012 Tournament Dates. Mark your calendars!

7/8 Girls Basketball   Jan 19  – 22, 2012

7/8 Boys Basketball  Jan 26  – 29, 2012

5/6 Boys  & Girls Basketball  Feb 16 – 19, 2012