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CCA Bulletin 10.2.22

Prinicpal's Corner

I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:2

Dear Families,

 

We live in a world of technology. The advances we have witnessed in our lifetime are nothing short of extraordinary. At CCA, we make use of technology in many areas of our curriculum, and we are constantly monitoring for internet safety. We have applications that block unsafe material and programs that help teachers keep watch over our students while they work on the computers that we provide. Despite all of these efforts, we still experience times when students explore sites other than what we have assigned. They are not dangerous because of our school filters, but they can distract from the tasks at hand. It happens because this is the world of technology; there are so many things to explore, for better or for worse.

 

Imagine giving your child a powerful computer with unlimited access to the internet. This is the reality for any child who owns a smartphone, unless parents know about and utilize parental controls. For several years now, I have subscribed to a newsletter from Protect Young Eyes. This is a tremendous resource for all parents, regardless of whether or not your child owns a smartphone. They constantly monitor the online threats that exist for our children and recommend apps and controls that help to keep our children safe online.

 

Protect Young Eyes (PYE) recommends that children not engage with social media before age 15, and even then, parents should know what they are following. This organization, run by an extraordinary team of passionate presenters, researchers, and educators, gives parents the knowledge and support needed to combat the content that competes for our children’s attention in exploitive and dangerous ways.

 

Let’s face it, technology is here to stay, and it’s not all bad. However, we must work together to make sure that our children stay safe in a world that is constantly changing. The online world often appears fun and innocent on the surface, but it can be deadly without proper supervision. Check out PYE’s latest newsletter, which contains The Ultimate Kid Phone Guide. You can subscribe to the newsletter through their website or follow them on Facebook.

 

 

By the way, many of these recommendations are good for high schoolers too.

 

Have a blessed week, and let’s continue to work together to keep our kids safe!

 

 

In Christ,

 

Sherrie Gibelyou
sherrie.gibelyou@ccatacoma.org
253-389-0349

High School Spring Break Trip!

   Join us on a whirlwind tour of our nation’s capital. We will spend time touring all major sites, learning about our great nation, and having fun! Parents are welcome to come along, and the rates below apply for everyone. Libby Glasser sent out an email link last week that allows you to directly register through EDU Trips. We need at least 10 people to attend and will determine by October 10 whether or not to proceed with our plans.

EDU Trips: Concordia Christian Academy Washington D.C.

Click Here to Order

IMPORTANT DATES + EVENTS

General Calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 4

FT: Grade 4 & 5 to Job Carr Museum, 9:00am–2:00pm 

Wednesday, Oct. 12

PSAT (HS Only) Grade 9–11, 12:00 Dismissal

HS Only – Grade 12 – No School

Tuesday, Oct. 18

HS National Honor Society Induction, 6:30–7:30pm

HS Only – Grade 12 – No School

Wednesday–Friday, Oct. 19–21

NO SCHOOL – NW District Educators Conference

Thursday, Oct. 27

Picture Retake Day – 8:30am

Monday, Oct. 31

FT: Grade 3–8 – Bowling @ Tower Lanes,
10:00am–12:00pm and 12:30–2:30pm

HS Sports Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 4

HS Soccer @ Atlas School – 3:30pm

Thursday, Oct. 6

HS Soccer vs. Rainier Christian – 3:30pm

 

MS Sports Schedule

Monday, Oct. 3

MS VB vs. Hope – 3:45pm 

Tuesday, Oct. 4

MS VB vs. Peace – 4:00pm
MS XC @ Hope – 4:00pm

Wednesday, Oct. 5

MS Soccer @ Zion – 3:45pm

Thursday, Oct. 6

MS VB @ Peace – 4:00/4:45pm

Friday, Oct. 7

MS VB Crusader Classic Tournament @ Evergreen Christian – TBD

Saturday, Oct. 8

MS VB Crusader Classic Tournament @ Evergreen Christian – TBD

Monday, Oct. 10

MS VB vs. Northwest Christian – 3:45pm