Director's Message
Dear CCA Community,
May was a busy and rewarding month of learning and excitement. The positive news is spreading about our award winning and highest achieving public school in Cherokee County. We are growing daily and already have over 140 new students starting their Patriot journey next school year!
We finished our school year by recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of our students during each grade level awards day. We also highlighted our arts program as our kindergarten students put on a musical that amazed us all! We wish our families a safe and happy summer break!
Please share the news of our open enrollment for NEW students in grades 4K through 9th grade for next school year. The enrollment portal for students 4K-9th grade may be found here, but are also on the main page of our website via the Enroll Now button. The best way to guarantee a spot and not be on a waitlist is to go ahead and enroll them for THIS CURRENT school year. Have them drop by or schedule a school tour today! We have limited space in most all grade levels so have them get in touch soon!
Mr. Byrd, School Director
Archery News
Our award winning archery team competed at the Sand Dunes Regional Shoot in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, May 18th with Crissy Snuggs, Luis Diaz, and Brody Church representing our school. Brody won 3rd place in the Youth Male Open Division and Luis won 2nd place in the Eagle Male Pins Division.
GaGa Ball!
Thank you, PTO and Coach Greene for providing new opportunities for our students. Our PE classes have enjoyed playing GaGa ball over the last few days. Coach Camp and Coach Greene provide PE every day to all students. We know that active bodies create active minds for learning!
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Middle School Dance Party!
We enjoyed our dance celebration with our middle school students for demonstrating their growth and success on SC Ready and “finishing strong”! It is wonderful to be part of a school family that can celebrate together! Go Patriots!
PTO Water Day!
We are grateful for our PTO team's efforts in organizing Water Day, a school-wide positive behavior event that encouraged our students to have fun and embrace positive behaviors. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day unforgettable for our children.
Field Days 2024
CCA students experienced a day filled with excitement and joy at our Field Day events! It was a perfect opportunity to embody the Patriot spirit and make lasting memories. We extend our gratitude to Coach Camp and Coach Greene for their exceptional planning and dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for all. We all created smiles, laughter, and memories! 
5th Grade Author’s Tea
Our 5th Grade Author's Tea celebration was a hit! The turnout was impressive, and our students were delighted to display their literary prowess. We extend our gratitude to Author Katie Linder for joining us and sharing her book 'Stink Saves Halloween', which was a resounding success with our students.
4K Enrollment Day
April 4th is Pre-K Enrollment Day! CCA is a part of Palmetto Pre-K, a statewide network of publicly funded preschool programs in South Carolina. We proudly partner with First Steps 4K to get children ready for school, work and life by offering FREE, curriculum-based, quality preschool to families.
Plus, First Steps 4K partners with SC Child Care to offer additional child care and after-school scholarships to all siblings of First Steps 4K students - providing care and education for the whole family. Limited spots are filling up quickly for next year so act quickly to secure your child’s place!
Click to watch a quick video: https://fb.watch/rSFbxnUDTE/
Enroll today at www.scfirststeps.org
May 2024 Core Virtues News Core Virtue for May: Joy To arrive in May—at long last May!—is to rejoice. May in the northern hemisphere has historically been a time for festivity associated with spring. May poles, May flowers, Mother's Day, and May crownings all speak to a tradition of new life and hope renewed. As spring asserts itself, we live in greater wonder at the world around us, and flights of fancy soar. Core Virtues celebrates that. Year One leads with hope and joy because parents and educators—who are responsible for forming the next generation of citizens—have a special responsibility to nurture the hope of our children and feed their delight in the gift of life. A great deal in our culture and media conspires to turn children to cynicism and contempt. At Core Virtues we showcase the virtue that gives spring to our step, and acts as a catalyst for positive change and a brighter future. In the field of psychology a great deal of work has been done on the dimensions and importance of hope. Dr. Tomasulo's 2020 book, Learned Hopefulness (featured below) summarizes the research and pathways. If we teachers and parents are looking for other ways to enhance our own sense of hope and joy, read the reflections psychologist Benjamin Hardy here and for kids, check out Hopeful Minds Curriculum at https://hopefulminds.org. |
May 2024 Core Virtues Newsletter https://www.corevirtues.net/
Elementary/Middle "Students of the Month"
The students featured this month were chosen by their classroom teachers for showing exemplary character.
Elementary
Emily Osoro-Fuentes, 1st Grade
Emily is a first grade student in Ms. Collin’s class who has worked hard this school year in all areas.
Tucker Reid, 4th Grade
Tucker is a 4th grade student who is always ready for a challenge. He has pushed himself academically and is looking forward to continued success next school year!
Middle School
Eraj Patel, 6th Grade
Eraj is a 6th grader in Mrs. Gordon’s homeroom and is one of the most helpful students you could ever meet! Eraj works well with everyone and is always willing to do his best in all areas.
Addison Grace Stewart, 6th Grade
Addison is a hardworking student in the 6th grade who has had an excellent year in all areas. She is an all-around great student who is an asset to her class!