City Christian Schools

December School Newsletter – Lions Pause

Celebrating Thanksgiving “Our Way”

On Wednesday, Nov. 25th, the entire school took half or part of the day to celebrate Thanksgiving. Parties with food and special art work were favorites with the elementary. The seventh grade enjoyed a special movie, and the high school went to lunch together and then enjoyed a talent show in the Chapel.

Pig Out Party – Magazine Sales Reward

Twenty-seven students earned a spot at the “Pig Out Party” on November 3rd by selling 12 or more items during the Fall fundraiser. At the Pig Out Party, they were able to enjoy all the pizza, soda, and ice cream they could eat – and did they eat! Baskin & Robbins on Halsey graciously donated the ice cream for this event and the kids LOVED it!

They also brought their “best dressed” pigs to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. First place went to Keeley Trainer in 2nd grade for her pig in a chicken costume; tying for second place was Kindergartener Alexa Boyer with pig in a princess costume and 2nd grader Caleb Hoglund with a GI Joe pig. After their tummies were full, the kids orchestrated their own pig races, which was quite entertaining!

Great Job 8th Graders!

Our eighth grade class wrote papers telling when and how is the right way to honor our veterans. We entered several of those papers in a national contest through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Three of our students placed in the district level, and one of the students placed first in regional. Way to go, Sargon Smith! His paper has been forwarded to the state level competition. The names of the three district winners will be announced at our Grandparent’s Day celebration on Wednesday, February 24th.

CCS Family Auction Update

Classroom Themed Baskets

Many parents have been working very hard to secure donations from other school families and local businesses for the “Classroom Themed Baskets.” If you have not contributed yet, please do so; that way our parents can relax during the holidays knowing the baskets are complete! Questions – contact Kathy Anderson 503-257-5932 or Hanna Burns 503-281-4634.

Table Sponsors – The Goal Is 20 Sponsors

You Can Help!

Do you own a business or know someone who does? Become a table sponsor at our auction.

For $400 an individual or a business would receive the following – 8 Tickets (ticket includes entrance and participation with both auctions and light buffet) VIP Treatment, Business Logo On Rotating PowerPoint, Ad in Event Program, Verbal Recognition and all the fun the night has to offer. Questions – contact: Becky Montigue 503-889-5568.

Coach’s Corner

Hello City Christian Lions fans! Whoohoo! What a great fall session we had. Last month you read about the successes of our JH and HS teams. Both High School Soccer and Volleyball came up just one game shy of heading to state. We are so proud of all our teams!

5th and 6th grade boys and girls are already mid-way through their basketball seasons and they are having a lot of fun while winning some games. Several games have been very close and come down to the last minute of the game. The boys are coached by Tim Porter and the girls by Nicole Damazio. We are excited to see our young athletes developing skills that will prepare them for the road ahead when they will some day take the court as high school athletes and represent the mighty City Christian Lions!

Junior High boys started practice on November 30th and the girls on December 1st. Both teams are looking to be very strong. The head coach for the boys is Joe Johnson. Name sound familiar? He plays for Portland Bible College men’s basketball team. He will be assisted by Tim Porter. The girls are coached by Nicole Damazio as she returns for her second year in a row.

November 9th marked the first day of winter season practices and both the boys and girls High School teams have begun the preparation for what is expected to be a very good basketball season. Lots of excitement surrounds this season as both teams are primed to make a run at and through the playoffs. The first game was on November 30th for the girls and December 1st for the boys. One of the highlights among many in the season is the “Battle for the Gold”. This is the first ever GOLDFISH BOWL. It is a friendly rivalry with league competitor Life Christian Lions. Winner takes home the live goldfish in a bowl and babysits it until hosting it the next year. Should be fun! Also, homecoming is on January 8th. Mark your calendars.

We are looking forward to an entertaining,
competitive and fun season. Come out and
support your City Christian Lions!