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Dear CCS Students and Families,

I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for

all the support you have shown your child(ren) this school year. CCS

students have grown spiritually and academically. It has been a pleasure to

serve your family.

In this edition of The Soaring Eagle you will find information about

our students’ experiences. We have highlighted students with academic

and athletic achievements. CCS is honored to announce the graduating

class of 2018. These fine students will have their graduation ceremony on

June 2nd at 2:00 in the CCS small gym. We hope you can make to the

ceremony.

As we continue working together, I am confident that our students’

academic, social, and extracurricular needs will be met. If you have any

questions please feel free to call or come visit me in the office. Thank you

for your support of our school!

In Christ,

Lisa Strom

Special points of interest:

Summit

Costa Rica Highlights

Graduation Information

Class Registration Info.

College Scholarship Info.

PSEO Info.

Finals Schedule

A note from the Guidance Counselor

As the school year reaches its finish line, 1 Cor. 9:26-27 keeps repeating

in my mind. We are close, but not yet finished. Do not relent, do not give

up, do not slow down. Run hard until we cross that finish line, so when we

reach it we will know that we have given our best with no regrets.

Though the school year is much shorter compared to the race we are

running to reach Jesus’ Heavenly arms, we must still run to Him with all

we’ve got. With summer just around the corner, it is important to find ways

to incorporate Christ into our everyday lives off campus, preparing our

hearts, minds and spirits for the next challenges we are faced with.

I am blessed to be running this race with your children, and I will

continue to work for them with supports to succeed both here on campus

and throughout their lives. If there is any way that I can serve you or your

students, please let me know. I’d be happy to help! ~Becky Sarsland,GC

Inside this issue:

Student Achievements 2

Student Activities 6

Upcoming Events 6

Information 10

Senior Spotlights 14

Calendar 16

Contact Information 18

Mission Statement:

To provide a firm foun-

dation of Truth,

Knowledge, and Virtue

for a lifetime of service

to God and man.

Core Values:

Truth

Knowledge

Virtue

Community

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Community Christian School was

excited to team up with Doug Kveene

at Edward Jones Financial to provide

the Prudential Spirit of Community

Award.

This award is a part of the nation-

wide youth volunteer recognition

program that celebrates the spirit of

volunteerism within our student body

and to recognize students who have

distinguished themselves through

community service.

Genna Scott earned the High School

honor by volunteering during multiple

mission trips, bringing the Word of God

to disadvantaged youth across the

border. She says, “Nothing is more

important to me than being a light to

other people and making their lives a

little bit easier.”

Genna Scott was recently

recognized nationally by a certificate

signed by President Trump thanking

her for her service and for making the

world around her a better place.

The Student Senate hosted Spirit Week this year, putting on

a variety of fun activities throughout the school including Jam

the Gym and dress like an idiom.

The Student Senate also sold flowers on Valentine’s Day,

and they will be hosting a concession stand at the Auction on

April 21st with all proceeds going towards the cost of prom.

Pictured are sixth and seventh grade girls dressing up as

nerds for Spirit Week.

Radio for Relief

Student Senate

Students and staff came together to collect and drop off

over 760 items for Radio for Relief at the Willmar Food Shelf.

In addition to the food items, students were also able to raise

over in $100 in cash donations.

Since its inception in 2006, Radio for Relief has raised over

a half-million donations have been received in Kandiyohi

County, with more than $37,000 and over 3,000 pounds of

food donated on a single day this year.

Thank you to all who participated!

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Prudential Spirit of Community Recognition

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Thank you for all the prayers as our stu-

dents and families headed south of the

equator for a week full of new experienc-

es, new people, and exceptional growth.

Lives were changed, both with the chil-

dren in Nicaragua and within our travel

group.

Highlights from the Missions Trip to Nicaragua

Our next travel abroad opportunity will be in January 2019. This interactive educational tour will

walk you through the holy land on a memorable spiritual journey. The cost is around $3,500, and this

opportunity is available to all ages and all families in our community. For more information, please

contact Rhonda Holien at (320) 905-9346 or by email.

High school and undergraduate college students can earn college credits for this experience.

Join us next year—in Israel!

CCS sixth grader Myah John-

son has placed in the top three

for her age category in the

Southwest West Central Ser-

vice Cooperative creative writ-

ing contest.

This writing contest was

open to all third through eighth

grade in public, private or

home school programs within

their 18-county district.

Myah will learn which place

she received at a banquet held

in Marshall later this month.

Her work will also be published

in an anthology, available for

purchase after the event. Con-

gratulations, Myah! Well done!

Our Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball teams just fin-ished a great season at the Christian Athletic League Tournament in Mankato.

Girls brought home Con-solation Champs; boys won first game in the bracket, but lost in 3rd place game.

All-Conference Awards went to Grace Lindgren, Daniel Reid, Karl Chapin, Greg Reid, & Genna Scott.

Thomas Bonnema Eagle Scout Project

Basketball Excelled at CAL Tournament

dodge ball. It is also known as

Israeli Dodgeball, Octo-ball due

to the octagon like structure, or

panda ball.

Thomas had invested over

thirty hours of his time prior to

the actual build, which was

helped this month by students

ranging in grades from 10-12.

Troy Heck built the specialized

brackets, Hanson Silo donated

the powder coating, and Thom-

as’ family donated the money

to cover the cost of the wood.

Thomas is looking forward

to finishing this project with a

plaque displaying the Gaga Ball

Pit rules later this spring.

One of our amazing juniors,

Thomas Bonnema, has been

working hard on building a Ga-

ga Pit out on the yellow play-

ground in an effort to earn his

Eagle Scout Award.

Gaga is a Hebrew word

translated as touch-touch and

is a variation of the game

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Myah Johnson earns Creative Writing Award

Congratulations to Grace Lindgren, Greg Reid, & Daniel Reid for re-ceiving the All-Tournament Award.

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Large Group Band Contest

Caption describing picture or graphic.

In this play set at the height of WWII, four children are sent away from London to a manor house in the British countryside. One day while playing hide-and-seek, they discover the entrance to a magical world called Narnia. With the help of the faun Tumnus (Vera Bailey and Chloe Scheele), and amiable beavers (Raegan O’Toole, Eva Damhof and Jonny Reid), the four children learn that they are destined to become kings and queens in Narnia and to help overthrow an evil witch, (Holly West and Anneka Olsen), who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Peter (Malachi Elmhorst), Susan (Katrina Velyan and Madison Elmhorst), Edmund (Sam Gazelka), and Lucy (Kylee Tollefsrud and Myah Johnson) must summon their courage to defeat the witch’s army and restore Narnia to its rightful ruler, Aslan (Greta Olsen). Congratulations to our students and staff for the fine production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. We are so proud of all the time, talent, and heart put forth in this production.

Our 8-12th grade band

students performed at the

Region 5A band contest this

month held at ACGC.

They received 2 excellent

ratings and a superior for their

performance! We are so proud

of them.

During spring semester, CCS

teams up with Northwestern

University in order to provide

PSEO English classes here at

CCS. This gives our students

an opportunity to experience

college level reading and writ-

ing classes while still having

the support at home and in

school to make them a suc-

cess!

If your student is interested

in this opportunity,

he or she should

contact our office

(Principal or Guid-

ance Counselor) by

mid November to

start the ac-

ceptance process.

Any questions re-

garding curriculum

can be regarded to

the amazing on

campus teacher,

Ms. Clark.

through high school seniors will

be displayed, and soloists and

small groups from the band

and vocal departments will be

providing music throughout the

night.

We hope to see you there!

Coming up on Thursday,

April 26th, beginning at

6:30pm will be the Fine Arts

Exhibition. This event will be

held at our school with displays

and performances in the halls,

choir room and the gym.

Artwork from grades Pre-K

New Class Offered!

Scroll Saw Woodworking a hit!

Fine Arts Exhibition

Celebrating the talents and skills God has given us!

More than a dozen of our students were blessed by

Mr. Lien’s new Scroll Saw Woodworking class this semes-

ter!

The ninth through twelfth graders were exposed to this

safe, fun type of woodworking, and their artistic abilities

unleashed into exceptionally-unique items.

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PSEO class offered here at CCS

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CCS has nearly a dozen stu-

dents participating on the trap

team this year. Students will

test their tal-

ents in a variety

of ways over

the next two

months.

CCS teams up

with CMCS to

provide a track

opportunity for

our students.

Good luck to

our participat-

ing students this season!

We currently have over twenty

students participating in golf.

They practice at Valley Golf

Course and are

training hard to

reach state level

of play later this

season.

Grandparents’ Day

Spring Sports Season is Upon Us!

swers to hard questions about

faith, purpose and identity.

Students who have attended in

the past have indicated that it

was highly valuable and they

would encourage others to at-

tend as well.

Please pray for the students

and their chauffeurs as they

make the trek to Colorado

Springs and back.

If this is something your stu-

dent is interested in, please

contact Jeannie Reid for more

information or visit:

https://www.summit.org/

programs/student-

conferences/colorado/.

Eight CCS students will be join-

ing four other area students on

a trip to Summit this June.

“Summit” is 12 days of

learning, growth and sunshine

for high school students aged

16+. They engage with like-

minded peers, learn from Chris-

tian leaders, and explore an-

Schedule of Events:

9:30 Coffee/Rolls

10:00 Speaker/Entertainment

10:30-12 Rotate through book fair, classroom

visits and pictures!

Lunch on your own, 12:00 Early Dismissal then

2:00 reconvene to watch the elementary Operet-

ta.

CCS is proud to continue our tradition of

celebrating Grandparents’ Day. This year it will

be held on May 4th from 9:30-12:00pm. Grand-

parents play such a vital role in the growth and

development of our future leaders, and we are so

thankful for the involvement grandparents have

here at CCS.

The Elementary Operetta is performing

Thursday, May 3rd at 6:30pm and again at

2:00pm on May 4th.

Summit Summer Camp in Colorado Springs

The Scholastic Book Fair is back

this year with more Christian books than

ever! The book fair will have a variety of

options for all ages available after school

until 5pm on May 3rd and starting at

7:45am on May 4th. If you are looking

for volunteer opportunities, we are look-

ing for cashiers and help with set

up/take down.

Hope to see you there!

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Scholastic Book Fair for all school ages!

The Community Christian School Prom 2018 @ Stonewall Farms will be on Saturday, April 28th, 2018.

Arrival for attendees will be 5:15 via the Eagles Nest doors. If you wish to see your children arrive at the

school please be present by 5:15 PM at the Eagles Nest doors. Attendees: a valet will be available to

park your vehicle from there to the main parking lot. Attendees not wanting to participate in the Eagles

Nest Arrival will meet in the back hallway by the concession stand. The Grand March will be held at CCS

starting at 5:30 inside the school with students will being announced in the small gym. There will be

some seating for those who need assistance.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Grand March.

Prom tickets are $20.00 per person and are on sale in the CCS office. Tickets will

be collected at the entrance of Stonewall Farms. NO other vehicles will be allowed on

the Stonewall Farmsite. Students, chaperones and servers only, non- driving stu-

dents will be able to ride to Stonewall farms with a chaperone.

Prom is open to students in 8th grade through 12th grade and members of the stu-

dent council.

Post Prom Party will be held from 11PM to 2AM in the CCS small gym. Locker

rooms will be open the first 30 minutes for changes of clothing. Keys will be collected

and kept until 1:55 AM at which time they will be returned to the students. All students will be at the

school, unless Michelle O’Toole has a voice message from the student’s parent that the student is to be

dismissed earlier. There will be transportation for the non-driving students

from CCS to their homes provided by Tim and Michelle O’Toole and Justin

Chapin. Parents can contact Michelle at 320-894-6551 by April 24th to indi-

cate if their student will need transportation or will be leaving early (non-

driving students will be leaving the school at 2AM only, unless picked up by a

parent).

Prom 2018: A Black Tie Gala

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Join us for our Backyard Bash on May 10th to watch our staff race as Mario Kart charac-

ters on our CCS Raceway. A race tournament will also be happening for students ages

12+. Cost is $10 to drive. Look for more information soon.

Annual CCS Auction & Family Carnival

Backyard Bash

Come on out to our Annual CCS Auction & Family Carnival on Saturday April 21st from 8:00 AM

until 1:00 PM. This Auction and Family Carnival is open to the community, so feel free to bring your

friends!

The excitement begins at 8am, with a Pancake Breakfast happening from 8-10am for a free will dona-

tion. Once you’ve filled your bellies, feel free to peruse the auctions. There will be hundreds of items

ranging from gift certificates to quilts. The Silent auction has closings at 10:00 & 11:00 AM and live auc-

tion at 11:30 AM.

Our kids corner has fun for all ages. inflatables, face painting, crazy hair, knocker ball, bungee high

jump and more.

Lunch is served from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Taco in a bag & Domino's pizza are served for lunch. Take

a test drive between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to

support CCS through the Lincoln Driven to

Give event!

Pop, candy, & popcorn in our concession

stand available to help support our student coun-

cil, or buy some yummy treats from our Corner

Pantry. Lots of homemade treats to pick from.

Pickup some fun new CCS apparel.

Thank you to all of our corporate sponsors,

staff & families that help make this event such a

success each year! We hope to see you there

and appreciate your support in Christian educa-

tion! Everyone is welcome!

FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE…

5 Ideas for Better Sleep

Most teens need 8½ to 9 hours of sleep or more each night. About 1 in 4 teens has trouble

sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on

tasks. It can affect academic performance, increase our chances of getting sick, and may

be linked to weight gain in some people. How can we get the sleep we need?

1. Be active during the day. You've probably noticed how much running around little kids

do — and how soundly they sleep. Take a tip from a toddler and get at least 60 minutes of

exercise a day. Physical activity can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed.

Just don't work out too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows

you down.

2. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Lots of people think that alcohol or drugs will make them re-

laxed and drowsy, but that's not the case. Drugs and alcohol disrupt sleep, increasing a

person's chance of waking up in the middle of the night.

3. Say goodnight to electronics. Experts recommend using the bedroom for sleep only. If

you can't make your bedroom a tech-free zone, at least shut everything down an hour or

more before lights out. Nothing says, "Wake up, something's going on!" like the buzz of a

text or the ping of an IM.

4. Keep a sleep routine. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect

sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can enhance this relaxation effect. So unwind every

night by reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet, writing in a journal, playing

Sudoku, or doing anything else that relaxes you.

5. Expect a good night's sleep. Stress can trigger insomnia, so the more you agonize

about not sleeping, the greater the risk you'll lie awake staring at the ceiling. Instead of

worrying that you won't sleep, remind yourself that you can. Say, "Tonight, I will sleep

well" several times during the day. It can also help to practice breathing exercises or gen-

tle yoga poses before bed.

Everyone has a sleepless night once in a while. But if you regularly have trouble sleeping

and you think it's affecting your mood or performance, talk to your doctor.

TeensHealth.org A safe, private place to get doctor-approved information on health, emotions, and life.

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The Soaring Eagle

The ACT is a standardized

test typically used in the Mid-

west college systems as a re-

quired admission document

and in many competitive schol-

arship applications.

Here at CCS, the juniors are

given the opportunity to take

the test on our campus, during

the school day, free of charge.

This year the test will be on

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018.

It is recommended to take

the test more than once if nec-

essary to earn scores of 23 or

higher. The test can be taken

more than once, but with a fee

associated with each test and

the requirement to find another

testing location, such as

Willmar Public High School.

Preparation for this exam is

essential and includes studying

independently from home

months in advance, getting ad-

equate sleep the week of the

test, eating a healthy breakfast

and bringing a snack the day of

the test, as well as arriving ear-

ly to get through registration

with time to acclimate to the

environment and deal with any

surprises that may come up

(driving conditions, forgetting

photo ID in your vehicle, check-

ing for proper calculator, etc.).

A Note to Graduate Families:

ACT Testing

Dear Parents of the Senior Class 2018,

Senior speeches and awards will be on May 22nd at 1:30 in the afternoon. Graduation practice and a

brunch will be on Thursday, May 31st at 9:30 AM. More information will be sent to the graduates. Seniors

will receive an invitation to the morning brunch that will be held at CCS.

There will be a $50.00 Graduation Fee to help cover the cost of expenses for graduation. Please pay Sandi

in the business office. Please inform Lisa Strom of any financial awards, scholarships, or civic recognitions

so CCS may honor our graduates on awards day. CCS is requesting 8 pictures to make a slide show

presentation and a framed senior picture to display on the table at graduation. The senior picture will also

be in the program.

During the graduation ceremony there will be a time when parents are asked to come forward to offer a pri-

vate blessing to their graduate. Parents will meet their graduate at a designated area in the small gym and

pray a blessing over their child. This will only be a couple of minutes and allow you to give a personal

prayer to your child. If you have any questions please let me know.

Thank you for all you have done for your child’s education. God bless you and your family.

Lisa Strom

Principal

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Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for your high school student to explore future

career paths. For example, if your child has a heart for animals, then volunteering

at an animal shelter may be beneficial for them. If your child has a heart for kids,

volunteering with a kids program may help lead them to their future career path.

Volunteering is highly valued here at CCS. Students must complete ten hours of ap-

proved service each year they are enrolled in grades 9-12 in order to receive their

diploma. If you are looking for ideas, feel free to contact the office.

Community Service Hours

the eleventh or twelfth grade, many opportunities

to be competitive start as early as middle school,

such as volunteering in their community, keeping

a competitive GPA or class rank starting in 9th

grade, or showing exceptional leadership both in

and outside the classroom.

Many of the community services hours required

by CCS may be used as proof of solid character

when writing scholarship essays, so be sure to

start a log someplace safe as early as 6th grade

and keep going through college!

We have been blessed with multiple scholarship

opportunities for our students to pursue. Many are

local, such as through the United Way or West Cen-

tral Smiles; while others are much more competitive

such as the Minnesota Association of Townships and

ACT Champion opportunities.

Most of these opportunities are posted on the bul-

letin board outside the English room, mentioned to

students in Mrs. Sarsland’s prep class, and men-

tioned in parent emails to the Junior and Senior fam-

ilies.

Though most scholarships are not available until

College Scholarship Opportunities

10 As each has re-

ceived a gift, use it

to serve one anoth-

er, as good stew-

ards of God's var-

ied grace

1 Peter 4:10

Daniel Sorum Scholarship Receiving Applications

During the winter of

2005/2006, Daniel Sorum, a

fourth-grade student at Com-

munity Christian School was

diagnosed with cancer. His

courageous battle ended in

March, 2007 when Daniel went

home to be with Jesus. The im-

pact and legacy that Daniel left

with us was very significant. His

love for life and for Jesus was a

very strong Christian testimony.

Students, staff, parents, rel-

atives, and friends yearned to

have some kind of lasting

memory of Daniel. It was there-

fore decided to create the Dan-

iel Sorum Scholarship Fund.

This fund will grow and ben-

efit CCS students as long as

there is a Community Christian

School. The fund will be admin-

istered by two people appoint-

ed by the Sorum family and

one CCS board member. In-

come from the fund will be

awarded each year to a gradu-

ating CCS high school student

as the Daniel Sorum Scholar-

ship.

More information is availa-

ble on our website regarding

donations to the fund. If your

senior would like to apply for

this scholarship, please collect

an application from the front

office. The winner will be

based on quality of the applica-

tion, financial need, and grade

point average.

Over the course of the next

few weeks, students will be reg-

istering for their fall classes.

This is an exciting time for

many students, as each year

gives more opportunity to ex-

pand their education into areas

of their lives they enjoy and

compliment their God-given

talents. We ask that you help your

children as they make decisions

now that may start to affect their

futures.

Ninth grade is a fresh start for

most students. Their GPA that will

carry throughout their high school

career will begin anew, with the

opportunity to thrive abundantly.

Class Registration Information

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Post Secondary Enrollment

Option (PSEO) allows MN high

school juniors and sen-

iors to enroll in partici-

pating Minnesota col-

leges with college tui-

tion, fees, and books

all paid for by the MN

Department of Education. Stu-

dents successfully completing

PSEO courses earn credit to-

ward high school graduation

and also college credit. PSEO

credits are accepted at most

colleges and universities, pub-

lic and private. Students

should verify that PSEO

credits are accepted at

the college they are

attending after high

school graduation.

Guidelines: Students must

gain CCS administrative ap-

proval prior to May 1st if inter-

ested in Fall 2018 PSEO Cours-

es. CCS student must meet

the enrollment requirements of

the Post secondary institution.

Only juniors and seniors may

enroll. Grades become part of

the student’s permanent tran-

script and will be used to deter-

mine GPA and honor roll. Stu-

dents are permitted to take on-

line and on campus courses

from private and state colleges

and universities. More infor-

mation available from the of-

fice.

Graduation Requirements

Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

Physical Education: 1 credit

Foreign Language: 1 credit

Health: .5 credit

Financial Peace: .5 credit

Electives: 5.5 credits

Total: 26 credits.

Honors Diploma:

Same as standard plus 1 extra

credit in math and 1 extra cred-

it in Foreign Language.

Total: 28 credits

Standard Diploma:

Bible: 4 credits

English: 4 credits

Social Studies: 3.5 credits

Mathematics: 3 credits

Science: 3 credits

There are also basic require-

ments that each student is

required to complete per state

or CCS guidelines. These can

be found in the Curriculum

Guide.

Please pray for and encour-

age your child along the path

best suited for them!

Parents: Mike and Cara Elmhorst

Future Plans: Liberty University to study law

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalms 18:3-36 because it’s about David in the end of

his life and his reflection of how through God he had victory.

Activities involved with: Varsity soccer and basketball, student council, trap

Loves about CCS: “I most appreciate the good Christian education. What I

love most is the fact that all the teachers want to see you succeed.”

Advice for future seniors: Remember that it’s important to make future

plans, but don’t let the present slip away from you.

Looking forward to: “I don’t know what God has planned for my future, but I

feel ready to take on any challenge that life throws at me.”

Parents: Daniel and Lisa Scott

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to pursue English and Mass Commu-

nications.

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11- “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord,

plans to help you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Activities involved with: Track & field, cross country, volleyball, and basketball, yearbook

Loves about CCS: “What I love most about CCS is that everyone here is part of a family.

From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed and accepted.”

Favorite Memory: “My favorite memory is when I went on a mission trip to Haiti my

sophomore year. I went with a lot of good friends and I met a ton of amazing people when

I was down there.”

Abby Mulder

Genna Scott

Parents: Tim & Cindy Mulder

Future Plans: Dordt College, majoring in Pre-education with Spanish and Special Ed En-

dorsements

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8 reminds me where my pr ior ities need to be

Activities involved with: Basketball, Volleyball, Yearbook

Loves about CCS: “Small class sizes. It’s easy to have one-on-one help with teachers”

Favorite Memory: Mission Trips

Advice for future seniors: “Go on mission trips; it will change the way you look at life.”

Looking forward to: “Going to college and being able to be with little kids.”

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Caleb Elmhorst

Senior Spotlight:

The Soaring Eagle

Parents: David & Lisa Strom

Future Plans: He plans to attend Ridgewater for Welding

Favorite Bible Verse: “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads

to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:14

Activities involved with: Soccer, Basketball and Trap Shooting

Loves about CCS: “I love the teachers and how willing they are to help with

any of my questions. I also love the athletics and friends that I have made.”

Favorite Memory: “Being accepted for who I am when I first came to CCS.”

Advice for future seniors: Take advantage of PSEO options. Study hard and

persevere to the end of your senior year.

Looking forward to: Graduating, working all summer and attending college.

I will do what God has planned for my life.

Host Parents: Sarah and Riley Gustafson

Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 because someone showed her the

verse before she started school in America and it has been her

verse since.

Activities Involved In: Basketball and Golf, Student Council

Loves most about CCS: “That all are good friends and that we are

like a big family.”

Looking forward to: “Going back to Norway and finish my last year of

high school and eventually go to a university where I can study just

what I want.”

Isaiah Jergenson

Cody Strom

Elisabeth Holth (Exchange Student from Norway)

Parents: Leonard and Brenda Jergenson

Future Plans: North Central for Audio Production

Favorite Bible Verse: John 16:33

Activities Involved in: Worship team at EPIK youth ministries and student lead-

er

Loves most about CCS: “The teachers are pretty great.”

Advice for future seniors: Have common sense.

Looking forward to: College

Finals Schedule

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Thursday, May 24 Friday, May 25

8:00-8:25 Study Period Study Period

8:30-10:00 11th/12th Statistics (Thompson)

11th/12th Consumer Math

(Benson)

9th/10th Language Arts (Clark)

8th Science (Johnson)

6th/7th Bible (Reid)

11th/12th History

9th/10th Bible (Jorschumb)

8th Bible (Reid)

7th Pre-Algebra (Thompson)

6th Math (Pearson)

10:05-10:30 Study Period Study Period

10:35-12:05 11th/12th Language Arts (Clark)

9th/10th History (Elmhorst)

8TH Language Arts (Reid)

6th/7th Science (Johnson)

11th/12th Chemistry (Johnson)

9th/10th Algebra II (Thompson)

8th History (Elmhorst)

6th/7th Language Arts (Reid)

12:10-12:40 Lunch/Recess Early Dismissal-Lunch will be served

to those wishing to eat at CCS.

12:45-1:25 Study Period

1:30-3:00 11th/12th Bible (Reid)

9th/10th Science (Johnson)

8th Algebra I (Thompson)

6th/7th History (Elmhorst)

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Upcoming Dates:

Apr. 9-27– NWEA Testing

Apr. 12-13– 8th Grade TED talks

Apr. 21– Auction/Carnival 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

Apr. 24 ACT Testing for Juniors

Apr. 26– Fine Arts Exhibition 6:30 PM

Apr. 28-Prom 5:30 PM

April 30– Midterm Quarter 4

May 3– Book Fair all grades 3-5pm

May 4– Book Fair all grades 7:45-operetta release

May 4– Grandparents Day, Early Dismissal

May 10– Annual Meeting Backyard Bash 6:30 PM

May 14– Band/Choir Concert starting at 6:30 PM

May 24– MS/HS Awards, Senior Speeches 1:30 PM

May 24-25– Finals grades 6-12

May 28– No School/Memorial Day

May 29– Service Day 6th-12th grades

May 30– Feed My Starving Children, Valleyfair,

grades 6-12

May 31– Senior Brunch with Staff

May 31- Graduation Practice

June 2-Graduation at 2:00

Emergency School Closings:

When it is necessary to call of school due to weather

related conditions, you will be notified through School

Reach. You can also tune in to local radio and televi-

sion broadcasts for school closing information. We

will normally follow the lead of the Willmar Public

School due to bussing considerations. However, make

sure that you follow directions specifically for CCS.

Participating Stations: Fox 9, Kare 11, WCCO-TV, KBHZ

91.9, KSTP, KWLM/Q102/K100, K-95/KDJS97.3, KKLN 94.1

Homework:

Homework for students who have been absent may

be found by accessing your child’s Sycamore ac-

count. If homework needs to be sent home, please

make arrangements with your child’s teacher(s) to

be picked up after school between 3:00 and

3:30pm.

Save the Date:

The Fall Retreat for all 6th-12th grade students will

be held on September 13th-14th at Young Life’s

Castaway Club in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Community Christian School

1300 SW 19th Ave.

Willmar, MN 56201

Phone: (320) 235-0592

CCS is here for you!

Community: Community Christian School is an interdenominational body of believers. Our relationships

with one another, as well as the world around us, will be characterized by love, truth, and grace. As a

school, we understand that we are stronger together, and we will strive to preserve our unity in Christ. Wel-

come home.

Christian: Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. It is our mission and responsibility as parents

and teachers to help our children to seek, love, obey, and proclaim Him. We are unwavering in our commit-

ment to the Truth as revealed in the Holy Bible. We resolve to instill into our students Christian virtues such

as self-control, integrity, responsibility, respect and perseverance that will help them to mature in their faith

walk.

School: We believe education is a critical foundation consisting of two primary components: virtue and

knowledge. We will seek to provide our students with wisdom through a well-rounded, rigorous, Biblically-

based curriculum that will help them identify their strengths, and prepare them to be successful in their pur-

suits at CCS and beyond.

www.willmarccs.com

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Twitter: @willmarccs

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