CCA Bulletin 9.10.23

Dear Families,

Welcome to a brand new school year! At our barbeque last Tuesday, I LOVED seeing our gym full of excited faces as so many new students mingled with those returning from last year. I tell our students in the first chapel of every school year how much I enjoy the first days  of school – and the very first day is my favorite! There is something about a new school year that stirs excitement and anticipation and holds the promise of a new beginning.

Our school theme this year is “Connected,” anchored by John 15: 1-5. The familiar imagery of the verse describes Jesus as the vine and all of us as His branches. With Him, we produce much fruit. When I think of being connected, I picture a puzzle with Jesus at the center of all we do. In fact, we are in the process of building a puzzle with all of our names surrounding the theme this year. Watch for it in the hallway of the 300 Building in the days ahead.

I look forward to seeing all of you at our parent meetings this week. K-8 parents will attend on Monday (tomorrow) at 6:30 p.m. High School parents will attend the meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are in our gym. This will give us a chance to go through some important information about the school year. We will have a document for you to sign regarding the information in our handbook and technology policy.

Communication is very important to me, and I view us as partners in our children’s education. I am available to you throughout the day and into the evening. I publish my cellphone on every piece of information that I send out and welcome your questions or concerns up to 9:00 p.m. My office door is always open, so please feel free to stop in when you are on campus.

In Christ,

Sherrie Gibelyou

sherrie.gibelyou@ccatacoma.org

253-389-0349