The mission of Christ the King Catholic School is to serve God as a community, care for His Creation, follow Catholic teachings, create a love for learning and respect the unique gifts and talents of others. (updated 2021)
VIRTUE: GRATITUDE
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
IIMPORTANT DATES
November 13-17 Book Fair
November 14-16 8th Annual Block Party - Volleyball Tournament
November 15 MidQuarter Progress Report
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 Christ the King Feast
November 27 Classes resume
November 28 $1 - Safety Patrol Dress Down (Fantastic Fall)
November 30 Middle School Science Fair
Parents, help us keep alive the tradition of our school caring for those less fortunate this Christmas season! Each grade level donates a specific canned/dry good as well as $2.00 for a turkey. The last day to send in donations is Tuesday, Dec 11th.
REMINDER - EARLY PICK UP
Early pick up has to be done no later than 2:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and no later than 2 PM on Wednesdays.
If you need to pick up your child(ren) before dismissal time, your child will be called when you arrive at the school office.
HOW TO ORDER CLASS PHOTOS
Classroom groups can be ordered online at www.leonards.com/order with the access code, G643611!
SEED MONEY CHALLENGE
Our garden project is participating in the #SeedMoneyChallenge, a 30-day fundraising challenge and we could really use your support TODAY! In addition to keeping 100% of the funds we raise from individuals like you, we have a chance to win a challenge grant of up to $1000 from SeedMoney based on how much we raise over the course of the 30-day period running from Nov 15 to Dec 15.
As extra incentives, SeedMoney is offering a $400 bonus grant to the campaign that raises the most in the first 24 hours and 50 $100 bonus grants to the 50 garden projects that raise the most during the first week. Your support TODAY can put us into the running for one of those bonus grants. You can find our donation page here: https://donate.seedmoney.org/8555/christ-the-king-catholic-school
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The music department is currently seeking both donated pianos and people willing to help move the upright pianos. Please, contact Dr. Svistoonoff at katherine.svistoonoff@ctkschooljax.com if you, or someone you know, might be able to help. Thanks!
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are on sale for $30 until Thanksgiving when the price will rise. Don't miss out!
Go to https://www.balfour.com
Click "Shop my School" and search for "Christ the King School, Jacksonville, FL".Then click "Order now" under "Yearbook Products and ADs". 8th grade parents, you may purchase ads for your student as well if you wish.
UNIFORM WINTER WEAR
When in doubt, please refer to pages 46-49 of the Student Handbook which can be accessed on the school website. Permitted outerwear during the school day is the school uniform jacket, sweatshirt
and/or sweater purchased via RC Uniforms, or the sports jacket. Girls may wear tights, not leggings or
sweatpants, under their uniform skirts. Colored shirts worn under the school uniform shirt are not permitted.
ATTENTION ANIMAL LOVERS!
Lots of critters are still available to sponsor- Newton (Bearded Dragon), Frodo (Florida Kingsnake), and Izzy (Leopard Gecko). Any donation helps. Funds go to cover feed, maintenance and veterinary costs.
BEE CLUB