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The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
Nahum 1:7
Dear Parents,
“But EVERYONE plays this game. Why can’t I?”
“All my friends use these apps, and nothing bad has happened to them!”
“I’m the only one without a smartphone.”
Do any of these arguments sound familiar to you? All kids complain about what they are not allowed to have or do, and they almost always compare themselves to their friends when they make their case. The comparison may or may not be accurate. The most significant difference between the arguments children used years ago and those today has to do with the content and tech devices they want to access.
Safety comes from knowing the risks versus rewards and researching what can reasonably be allowed. The arguments are real, and most kids feel like they will be left out if they aren’t involved in what appears to be the norm. As parents, we can arm ourselves with the facts and then determine what is appropriate.
Protect Young Eyes offers comprehensive reviews of every popular app and game available so you can make informed decisions.
Check out the reviews here:
Are you on the fence when it comes to buying your child a smartphone, or do you need more information on restricting a phone your child already has?
Check out the info on the Wait Until 8th website. The video on their “Our Story” page is powerful, and the rest of the website is just as valuable.
Blessings,
Sherrie Gibelyou
sherrie.gibelyou@ccatacoma.org
253-389-0349
Evan Arborgast comes to us from Sound Christian Academy, where he served as assistant athletic director. He is a WIAA-certified athletic director with experience in all aspects of the position. Evan lives and breathes sports and is an avid Seattle Mariners fan. He enjoys watching high school sports, working with kids of all ages, and is well-versed in technology. He is excited to join the CCA team!
We thank Adrian Herrera for his time as our current athletic director at CCA. He is leaving at the end of the school year to pursue ministry with his dad, who is planting a church in University Place. We pray for this new opportunity to further God’s Kingdom.
We are excited to welcome Ed Shannon back as a part-time teacher in the fall. Ed served the Puyallup community for 38 years before retiring as the Corrections Lieutenant and a command staff member in the Puyallup Police Department. He taught PE and Health for our middle and high schools last year, then took this school year to complete his Master of Theology degree.
Ed will return to teach high school PE, Health, and a religion course in the fall. He is a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he serves on the Board of Directors. Ed plans to work with Pastor Joel Schuldheisz to hone our Lutheran curriculum for high schoolers.
We are thrilled to have Mr. Shannon return to CCA!
Tuesday, May 20
HS Fine Arts Night @ Our Savior Lutheran Church,
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21
Concordia In Bloom
VanLierop Garden Market in
Sumner,
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26
No School – Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday, May 28
HS Blood Drive – Gym Parking Lot, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29
Senior Presentations @ Tacoma Public Library, Moore Branch
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31
HS – Student Council Lock-In 100+200 Bldg., 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 2
FT: Kindergarten to Northwest Trek
8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3
FT: Gr. 7 to Tacoma Rainiers Game
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FT: HS – Physics Class to Pierce College Planetarium 8:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, June 4
K-8 Movin’ On Up Day
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 5
MS Fine Arts Night – Gym
2:00 + 7:00 p.m.
Gr. 8 – Victoria Trip Parent Interest Meetings in Rm. 310, 3:30 + 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 6
HS Senior Awards Night – Gym
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
High School Graduation – Gym
10:00 a.m.
HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, May 22
HS Track Meet – 1B District Championship @ Franklin Pierce, TBD
Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31
HS Track WIAA State Championship Meet @ Eisenhower HS, TBD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 20
MS Track Meet @ West Seattle Stadium
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
