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CCA Bulletin 3.15.26

Principal's Corner

 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise.

Ephesians 5: 15

Dear Parents,

 

Earlier this year, I talked about the fascinating information in Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation. Dr. Haidt has a blog (After Babel), and this week’s post caught my eye: “30 Facts About Childhood Today That Will Terrify You” is a must-read for anyone raising kids. This post was originally posted by Ted Gioia, a writer, musician, and culture critic, on his substack The Honest Broker. 

 

Those of us who have been in education for decades see daily the effects of too much technology. Of particular interest to me are the stats addressing adolescent mental health and basic school skills.
 
More students now struggle with motivation, follow-through, writing skills, and mental math. Research indicates the core problem is too much tech use, where everything is at your fingertips. Forget a math fact or important date? Just look it up! Want a paper done in the blink of an eye? Ask AI. Feeling lonely or bored? Find a Chatbot. Even more disturbing is the number of young people who have been exposed to porn through benign searches or gaming online.
 
Another aspect of too much phone use is a lack of grammar, sentence structure, and spelling in student writing. We teach proper usage, but there’s a different language in texts  that bleeds into student work (“c u soon lol”).
 
While we use tech for resources and curriculum at CCA, we have begun to pull back on student use and will continue to refine how we engage students in learning. Tech is convenient and useful, but the dangers are real, and it’s worth reconsidering how much exposure our young people are allowed.
 
In Christ,
 
Sherrie Gibelyou
253-389-0349

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Do not miss out on this evening filled with fun, excitement, great food, and excellent desserts. 

 

We have many wonderful baskets to bid on during the silent auction before dinner. Our live auction, hosted by our own Mr. Boyt, promises to be a fun time with exciting trips and other one-of-a-kind items.

 

Tickets are still on sale now, so be sure and get yours before they are all gone!

 

The I:55 Book Fair In Full Swing!

I:55 is a Christian company whose mission is to see every child delight in books that grow their minds, shape their hearts, and point them toward lasting truth, inspiring the next generation of readers.

 

The name comes from Isaiah 55, which encompasses all the company strives to do, knowing that nothing is impossible with God.

 

All products are carefully evaluated to ensure they meet high standards of quality and provide wholesome, age-appropriate content for readers, while still offering a wide selection of titles online and in book fairs.

 

Browse as you wait for your student’s conference or stop by after school. The hours are 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 16-19, and 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20.

Our Online School Store

Take a look at all the new styles and logos to choose from and order at your convenience.

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CCA Important Dates + Events

General Calendar

Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20

K-8 Book Fair – 300 Building,

8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Thursday, March 19

K-8 12:00 p.m. Dismissal –  Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

Friday, March 20

K-8 No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

Tuesday, March 24

FT: Gr. 4 to Owen Beach

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

7/8 Grade 2026 DC/NYC Parent Meeting – Mr. Plucknett’s Room,

3:30 p.m.

 

Friday, March 27

K-8 Only: VIP/Grandparents Day – 11:30 a.m. Dismissal

  

Saturday, March 28

CCA Hawktion 

Doors Open at 4:30

 

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