May 10, 2024
JH Drama Sweeps at One Act Play Competition!
On Thursday May 9 the JH one act play production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" won the state TCAF OAP competition! In addition the show took home: Best Lighting, Best Sound, Best Set, Best Overall Technical Presentation, Best Ensemble.
Individual Awards:
Honorable Mention: Adelyn Campa
All Star Tech: Audrey Kelly
2nd All Star Cast: Ella Albright, Meranda Swope
1st All Star Cast: Phoebe Carroll, Jane Howard and Levi Campbell
Best Technician: Charlotte Lemons
Best Actress: Sadie Hay
Best Actor: Jack Hay
Best Director: Brook Campbell
An additional honor was that they re-named the Best Director Award the "Amy Hay Excellence in Directing Award". A great honor!
Individual Awards:
Honorable Mention: Adelyn Campa
All Star Tech: Audrey Kelly
2nd All Star Cast: Ella Albright, Meranda Swope
1st All Star Cast: Phoebe Carroll, Jane Howard and Levi Campbell
Best Technician: Charlotte Lemons
Best Actress: Sadie Hay
Best Actor: Jack Hay
Best Director: Brook Campbell
An additional honor was that they re-named the Best Director Award the "Amy Hay Excellence in Directing Award". A great honor!
Keep up with the last week of school events
Thespian Induction and Drama Celebration Monday
Class of 2024 Graduation
May 3, 2024
Tonight Only!
The England Team Needs Your Help!
We have 14 high schoolers and 5 adults traveling to England in May to share Jesus in the community. They need to raise $2900 each for all of the expenses. The students are about half way to being full-funded, so collectively they need to raise about $18,000 more dollars by May 18. See the team list below, and click here to donate to one or more of these students. If your student is interested in going on a future trip, please read the information page here. Please pray for the Lord's provision, and for the people we will meet in England, that they will be open to the Gospel.
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Annie Scheffler
Quinn Hayman Story Caperton Canon Caperton Cash Caperton Rosalie Ernest Hannah Sanderford |
Madeline Klas
Sadie Hay Charlotte Konlande Ben Carruth Brody Carter Peter Sherwood Ron Sherwood |
Baseball Advances to State!
Congratulations to the Baseball team winning last night to advance to the state title game! Come on out and cheer on our team next Friday at 7pm at UT Arlingtion.
High School Choir Concert
April 26, 2024
Congrats District Champs JH Drama!
The Junior High One Act Participated in the CSAF One Act Play Contest yesterday with The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and were named the District Champions!
Awards included:
District Champion Plaque
Best Ensemble
Best Overall Technical Presentation
Best Actress: Sadie Hay
Best Actor: Levi Campbell
1st All Star Cast: Jackson Hay, Phoebe Carroll and Ella Albright
2nd All Star Cast: Meranda Swope and Laney Morgan
Honorable Mention: Jane Howard
The judges gave amazing feedback about our show and gave great notes for the cast to work on as they move toward performances.
Come out and see the community performance at 7:00 pm Friday, May 3 in the CLPS Auditorium. Admission is Free.
The show will go on to compete in the highest competition, CSAF JH Regional Competition on May 9.
Awards included:
District Champion Plaque
Best Ensemble
Best Overall Technical Presentation
Best Actress: Sadie Hay
Best Actor: Levi Campbell
1st All Star Cast: Jackson Hay, Phoebe Carroll and Ella Albright
2nd All Star Cast: Meranda Swope and Laney Morgan
Honorable Mention: Jane Howard
The judges gave amazing feedback about our show and gave great notes for the cast to work on as they move toward performances.
Come out and see the community performance at 7:00 pm Friday, May 3 in the CLPS Auditorium. Admission is Free.
The show will go on to compete in the highest competition, CSAF JH Regional Competition on May 9.
Congrats District Champs JH Baseball!
April 19, 2024
CLPS Families Enjoy the Eclipse
Education Discussion Group
Please join Dr. Tarpley for our next gathering of the Education Discussion Group on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 from 2-3 pm.
Description: The Education Discussion Group is a space for reading and discussion within the CLPS community to reflect upon the three questions of “What is education?” “What is the nature of education?” and “What is the purpose of education?” During these gatherings, specific texts will be selected to be read and discussed with the aim of deepening our understanding of a Christian vision of education in order to strengthen our resolve to live it out within our homes and school community. While childcare is not provided, parents are more than welcome to bring their children to be with them during the gathering. No prior reading is necessary to participate. The reading selections will be provided at the gathering.
Please RSVP here.
Description: The Education Discussion Group is a space for reading and discussion within the CLPS community to reflect upon the three questions of “What is education?” “What is the nature of education?” and “What is the purpose of education?” During these gatherings, specific texts will be selected to be read and discussed with the aim of deepening our understanding of a Christian vision of education in order to strengthen our resolve to live it out within our homes and school community. While childcare is not provided, parents are more than welcome to bring their children to be with them during the gathering. No prior reading is necessary to participate. The reading selections will be provided at the gathering.
Please RSVP here.
Congrats to the Golf Team!
Great Job at Recitation K-5!
April 12, 2024
Support the England Mission Trip
Slideshow from the 2023 England Trip
Call for Eclipse Pics
We would like to commemorate the amazing experience of the eclipse in our yearbook. Please send pictures of your family enjoying the eclipse to Mr. Hay.
Spring Elementary Recitation
Tennis to District Tournament
We had a great day at the district tournament today. Our players really did an amazing job in their competition, conducting themselves honorably the entire time. I hope everyone gets plenty of rest tonight!
As a team, the girls placed 5th out of 13 teams!! Carmen and Bella placed 5th in doubles, and Sydney placed 3rd in singles, both qualifying for the state tournament. Congratulations to Jocelyn, Quinn, and Patrick for winning district matches today as well!
As a team, the girls placed 5th out of 13 teams!! Carmen and Bella placed 5th in doubles, and Sydney placed 3rd in singles, both qualifying for the state tournament. Congratulations to Jocelyn, Quinn, and Patrick for winning district matches today as well!
March 29, 2024
Parent Module: The Study of History
Our next Parent Module: The Study of History will be on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 from 2-3 pm.
Description: Too often today, when people think of history in schools, they think of the learning of facts and dates to be given back on a test, only to be forgotten. As Christians, however, history should not be reduced to memorized information. History, rather, should be understood first and foremost as a story, and more specifically, the story of life as given to us through the Bible. In this context, history is more than a subject to study. History is the story of the relationship between God and humans and how we find ourselves struggling to live faithfully within this lived story of life. Please join Dr. Tarpley as we explore together the beauty and riches of the nature and purpose of history as Christians, and how the study of history ought to shape our children to be more like Jesus Christ.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE
Description: Too often today, when people think of history in schools, they think of the learning of facts and dates to be given back on a test, only to be forgotten. As Christians, however, history should not be reduced to memorized information. History, rather, should be understood first and foremost as a story, and more specifically, the story of life as given to us through the Bible. In this context, history is more than a subject to study. History is the story of the relationship between God and humans and how we find ourselves struggling to live faithfully within this lived story of life. Please join Dr. Tarpley as we explore together the beauty and riches of the nature and purpose of history as Christians, and how the study of history ought to shape our children to be more like Jesus Christ.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE
Congrats Junior High Golf Team!
Girls Team (Jane, Ellie, Meranda, Samantha, Laney) placed 1st!
Boys Team (William, Asher, Oliver, Andrew, Jonathan) placed 1st!
Individual Medalists
Jane- 1st
Ellie- 2nd
William- 1st
Jonathan- 3rd
Boys Team (William, Asher, Oliver, Andrew, Jonathan) placed 1st!
Individual Medalists
Jane- 1st
Ellie- 2nd
William- 1st
Jonathan- 3rd
3rd Grade at the Botanic Gardens
March 8, 2024
CLPS Education Discussion Group
Please join Dr. Tarpley for our first gathering of the Education Discussion Group on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 from 2-3 pm.
Description: The Education Discussion Group is a space for reading and discussion within the CLPS community to reflect upon the three questions of “What is education?” “What is the nature of education?” and “What is the purpose of education?” During these gatherings, specific texts will be selected to be read and discussed with the aim of deepening our understanding of a Christian vision of education in order to strengthen our resolve to live it out within our homes and school community. While childcare is not provided, parents are more than welcome to bring their children to be with them during the gathering. No prior reading is necessary to participate. The reading selections will be provided at the gathering.
Please RSVP here.
Description: The Education Discussion Group is a space for reading and discussion within the CLPS community to reflect upon the three questions of “What is education?” “What is the nature of education?” and “What is the purpose of education?” During these gatherings, specific texts will be selected to be read and discussed with the aim of deepening our understanding of a Christian vision of education in order to strengthen our resolve to live it out within our homes and school community. While childcare is not provided, parents are more than welcome to bring their children to be with them during the gathering. No prior reading is necessary to participate. The reading selections will be provided at the gathering.
Please RSVP here.
February 23, 2024
Support Knights Basketball!
The Varsity Boys Basketball team won their playoff game on Tuesday night against Garland Christian 45-35. Congrats Team! The Knights will be playing in the regional finals against Amarillo Ascension with the opportunity to make the TAPPS Final Four next week in Waco.
Knights Basketball has one more playoff game to win until the semi-finals. We are inviting all families to come out and support the boys' varsity team as they play against Ascension Academy. Location and details:
Saturday 2/24 @ 12:00PM
Livestream available on YouTube at this link starting at 11:45 for those who cannot travel to the game.
https://youtube.com/live/B0ZZcH3D484?feature=share
Chillicothe High School
1610 S. 6th Street
Chillicothe, TX
To enter, the cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.
Go, Knights!!!
Knights Basketball has one more playoff game to win until the semi-finals. We are inviting all families to come out and support the boys' varsity team as they play against Ascension Academy. Location and details:
Saturday 2/24 @ 12:00PM
Livestream available on YouTube at this link starting at 11:45 for those who cannot travel to the game.
https://youtube.com/live/B0ZZcH3D484?feature=share
Chillicothe High School
1610 S. 6th Street
Chillicothe, TX
To enter, the cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.
Go, Knights!!!
Spring Collaborative Parent Sessions
We invite you to the following collaborative sessions throughout the spring semester:
(All sessions will be from 2-3 pm)
Tues, Mar 19 & Wed, Mar 20 CLPS Education Discussion Group
Wed, Apr 10 & Thurs, Apr 11 Parent Module: The Study of History
Tues, Apr 23 & Wed, Apr 24 CLPS Education Discussion Group
(All sessions will be from 2-3 pm)
Tues, Mar 19 & Wed, Mar 20 CLPS Education Discussion Group
Wed, Apr 10 & Thurs, Apr 11 Parent Module: The Study of History
Tues, Apr 23 & Wed, Apr 24 CLPS Education Discussion Group
First Grade at Log Cabin Village
House Intramural: Powder Puff Football Tomorrow!
February 16, 2024
The upper school house ladies will be competing in friendly Powder Puff Football tomorrow (2/17) from Noon-2pm at Hulen Street Church. Any CLPS family is welcome to come and watch, but childcare will not be provided, so no drop offs please.
Hulen Street Church
7100 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Hulen Street Church
7100 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76133
February Collaborative Parent Session
Parent Module: Classical Instructional Methods will be held next week on Wed, Feb 21 (in the Cafe) OR Thurs, Feb 22 (in Room 215) from 2:00-3:00 pm.
Description: In this session, we will compare classical teaching methods with traditional, modern teaching methods and describe teaching practices used in math, English, and science classes. There will be time for questions and discussion.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
Description: In this session, we will compare classical teaching methods with traditional, modern teaching methods and describe teaching practices used in math, English, and science classes. There will be time for questions and discussion.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
The CLPS Drama Company presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music!
Play Synopsis
The Sound of Music is set in Austria on the eve of World War II. The story follows Maria, a young woman, who becomes governess for the von Trapp family. As Maria brings joy and music into their strict household, she forms a special bond with the seven von Trapp children. Maria and Captain von Trapp find themselves drawn to each other as well. But their happiness is soon tested by the current political situation and challenges they encounter along the way.
Performance Details
Play Synopsis
The Sound of Music is set in Austria on the eve of World War II. The story follows Maria, a young woman, who becomes governess for the von Trapp family. As Maria brings joy and music into their strict household, she forms a special bond with the seven von Trapp children. Maria and Captain von Trapp find themselves drawn to each other as well. But their happiness is soon tested by the current political situation and challenges they encounter along the way.
Performance Details
- Performance Dates and Times: February 29 at 7:00 pm, March 1 at 7:00 pm, March 2 at 12:00 pm
- Venue: Altamesa Church of Christ (4600 Altamesa Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76133)
- Admission: Admission is FREE, and there is no registration required
- Concessions: Concessions will be on sale at intermission. Each purchase supports the drama program!
January 26, 2024
Retakes and Make Up photos are being offered Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30 for all students and staff by request only. Please fill out THIS FORM to request a retake. We will only pull students from class if they are on the official list.
Anyone can have a picture retaken due to absence or dissatisfaction with original picture. Please note that the retake will be the photo used in the yearbook unless specific communication is made with Mrs. Hay about which picture is preferred. You may contact Mrs. Hay at [email protected].
Anyone can have a picture retaken due to absence or dissatisfaction with original picture. Please note that the retake will be the photo used in the yearbook unless specific communication is made with Mrs. Hay about which picture is preferred. You may contact Mrs. Hay at [email protected].
School Picture Retakes
January 19, 2024
Spirit Week is next week!
January 12, 2024- Happy New Year!
No classes Monday for MLK day!
Enjoy your break!
House Battle Next Friday
Friday, January 19 is the first House Battle of the Semester. Wear your house shirts!
Spirit Week January 22-26: Mark your Calendars!
Monday and Tuesday
Medieval Theme: Dress as kings, queens, princes, princesses, peasants
Wednesday and Thursday
School Spirit Day: Green and Blue all over!
Friday:
Group Costume Contest
Elliot- Narnia
Mueller- Jurassic Park
Taylor- Star Wars
Ten Boom- Lord of the Rings
Medieval Theme: Dress as kings, queens, princes, princesses, peasants
Wednesday and Thursday
School Spirit Day: Green and Blue all over!
Friday:
Group Costume Contest
Elliot- Narnia
Mueller- Jurassic Park
Taylor- Star Wars
Ten Boom- Lord of the Rings
School Picture Retakes
Retakes and Make Up photos are being offered Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30 for all students and staff by request only. Please fill out THIS FORM to request a retake. We will only pull students from class if they are on the official list.
Anyone can have a picture retaken due to absence or dissatisfaction with original picture. Please note that the retake will be the photo used in the yearbook unless specific communication is made with Mrs. Hay about which picture is preferred. You may contact Mrs. Hay at [email protected].
Anyone can have a picture retaken due to absence or dissatisfaction with original picture. Please note that the retake will be the photo used in the yearbook unless specific communication is made with Mrs. Hay about which picture is preferred. You may contact Mrs. Hay at [email protected].
December 8, 2023
Teacher Christmas Blessing Fund
Every year, CLPS families help to host a Christmas party and dinner for the teachers, administration, and coaches to say THANK YOU for their dedication to our children. In addition, our families are invited to contribute to our staff Christmas Blessing Fund which goes toward a monetary gift for our teachers and staff with the money equitably divided. If each family were able to contribute $100, the total amount would be significant. This amount is just a suggestion; any amount that your family chooses to give will be greatly appreciated.
You can easily give on-line at the following link: Christmas Blessing Fund
All contributions are tax deductible. We will be collecting donations through Friday, December 15, with a goal of $20,000.
For those of you looking to finish up the year with extra giving to a worthy cause you can give at the following link: CLPS Financial Assistance Fund.
These tax deductible donations will be used to support the school’s Financial Assistance fund. For the 2023-2024 school year, CLPS has provided more than $350,000 in Financial Assistance. We have set a modest goal of $50,000 for this fund.
Thank you so much for helping to bless our teachers and staff during the Christmas season.
You can easily give on-line at the following link: Christmas Blessing Fund
All contributions are tax deductible. We will be collecting donations through Friday, December 15, with a goal of $20,000.
For those of you looking to finish up the year with extra giving to a worthy cause you can give at the following link: CLPS Financial Assistance Fund.
These tax deductible donations will be used to support the school’s Financial Assistance fund. For the 2023-2024 school year, CLPS has provided more than $350,000 in Financial Assistance. We have set a modest goal of $50,000 for this fund.
Thank you so much for helping to bless our teachers and staff during the Christmas season.
England Trip Gift Basket Fundraiser
We have a big team going to England in May, and we need to raise $50k for everyone to go. Please consider entering the raffle, as well as supporting a team member. The team members are:
You're Invited...
Schedule for Friday, December 15
(Last day of classes for 6th-12th grades)
We need your photos for the yearbook
If you have great photos from school events, please upload them here for a chance for them to be included in the school yearbook. If you don't see the folder you need, there is a MISC folder at the end. Upload and the editors can sort them out. Thanks for helping to make our yearbook great!
Important Dates for the End of Semester
December 11: K-12th Grade Art Fair (3:15-3:45 pm) (K-5 MW Section)
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
- Selected Classes from 8:30-10:30 (Schedule coming soon!)
- Math Fair 10:45-11:45
- Dismissed for Christmas Break at 11:45 am
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
Food Pantry Needs
We have had a longstanding relationship with Altamesa Church Of Christ and their ministry to the community through their food and clothing pantry Neighborhood Needs. Due to the economy their sources for food donations are drying up and need help maintaining a supply of staples for their clients.
They need:
They need:
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Veggies
- Canned Fruit
- Mac and Cheese
December 1, 2023
Photo print orders that were placed by the Nov. 17th deadline are packaged and ready to go.
They will be available during pickup on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
They will be available during pickup on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Photo Print Orders are In
Important Dates for the End of Semester
Please refer to the official school calendar for all school events.
** See details below
December 4: CLPS Staff Christmas Party
December 8: Upper School House Battle
December 11: K-12th Grade Art Fair (3:15-3:45 pm) (K-5 MW Section)
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert **
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
** See details below
December 4: CLPS Staff Christmas Party
December 8: Upper School House Battle
December 11: K-12th Grade Art Fair (3:15-3:45 pm) (K-5 MW Section)
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert **
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
- Selected Classes from 8:30-10:30 (Schedule coming soon!)
- Math Fair 10:45-11:45 **
- Dismissed for Christmas Break at 11:45 am
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
Teacher Christmas Blessing Fund
Every year, CLPS families help to host a Christmas party and dinner for the teachers, administration, and coaches to say THANK YOU for their dedication to our children. In addition, our families are invited to contribute to our staff Christmas Blessing Fund which goes toward a monetary gift for our teachers and staff with the money equitably divided. If each family were able to contribute $100, the total amount would be significant. This amount is just a suggestion; any amount that your family chooses to give will be greatly appreciated.
You can easily give on-line at the following link: Christmas Blessing Fund
All contributions are tax deductible. We will be collecting donations through Friday, December 15, with a goal of $20,000.
For those of you looking to finish up the year with extra giving to a worthy cause you can give at the following link: CLPS Financial Assistance Fund.
These tax deductible donations will be used to support the school’s Financial Assistance fund. For the 2023-2024 school year, CLPS has provided more than $350,000 in Financial Assistance. We have set a modest goal of $50,000 for this fund.
Thank you so much for helping to bless our teachers and staff during the Christmas season.
You can easily give on-line at the following link: Christmas Blessing Fund
All contributions are tax deductible. We will be collecting donations through Friday, December 15, with a goal of $20,000.
For those of you looking to finish up the year with extra giving to a worthy cause you can give at the following link: CLPS Financial Assistance Fund.
These tax deductible donations will be used to support the school’s Financial Assistance fund. For the 2023-2024 school year, CLPS has provided more than $350,000 in Financial Assistance. We have set a modest goal of $50,000 for this fund.
Thank you so much for helping to bless our teachers and staff during the Christmas season.
Spring Musical Auditions (6th-12th grade):
The Sound of Music
Next week we will hold auditions for the spring musical: The Sound of Music. This is a beautiful show with many great parts for a wide variety of ages. There will be major and minor singing roles along with acting and a little bit of dance. Students of all capability levels are encouraged to audition and experience putting on a musical. If you have no audition experience, that is all right. Our group of directors will explain everything and answer any questions you have.
If you would like to audition, please listen to the short audition tracks on the website below to prepare for the singing portion of the audition.
Click here for rehearsal schedules and details.
If you would like to audition, please listen to the short audition tracks on the website below to prepare for the singing portion of the audition.
Click here for rehearsal schedules and details.
Food Pantry Needs
We have had a longstanding relationship with Altamesa Church Of Christ and their ministry to the community through their food and clothing pantry Neighborhood Needs. Due to the economy their sources for food donations are drying up and need help maintaining a supply of staples for their clients.
They need:
They need:
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Veggies
- Canned Fruit
- Mac and Cheese
The Mainstay Farm Field Trip Was a Blast!
The kindergarteners and 1st graders had a great time at Mainstay Farm today! Thank you to the chaperones and to Mrs. Taylor for coordinating everything!
Fall House Points
November 17, 2023
Important Dates for the End of Semester
Please refer to the official school calendar for all school events.
** See details below
November 17, 18: Drama Production of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"**
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break (No classes or satellite work)
November 29/30: K-5 Out of Uniform Days
November 30: New Family Information Meeting (7pm)
December 1: 6-12th Grade Out of Uniform Day
December 4: CLPS Staff Christmas Party
December 8: Upper School House Battle
December 11: K-12th Grade Art Fair (3:15-3:45 pm) (K-5 MW Section)
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert **
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
** See details below
November 17, 18: Drama Production of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"**
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break (No classes or satellite work)
November 29/30: K-5 Out of Uniform Days
November 30: New Family Information Meeting (7pm)
December 1: 6-12th Grade Out of Uniform Day
December 4: CLPS Staff Christmas Party
December 8: Upper School House Battle
December 11: K-12th Grade Art Fair (3:15-3:45 pm) (K-5 MW Section)
December 12: K-5th Grade (TTH Section) Art Fair (3:15-3:45)
December 11/12: K-2nd Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for K-2nd)
December 13/14: 3rd-5th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform for 3rd-5th)
December 13: 10th Grade Concert **
December 15: 6th-12th Grades Last Day of Fall Semester (Out of Uniform)
- Selected Classes from 8:30-10:30 (Schedule coming soon!)
- Math Fair 10:45-11:45 **
- Dismissed for Christmas Break at 11:45 am
December 16-January 5: Christmas Break (No classes or Satellite Work)
January 8: First Day of Spring Semester
CLPS Drama Fall Production Tonight and Tomorrow!
Come on out and see the fall drama production The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tonight and tomorrow. They will perform next door on the main stage of Movement City Church.
Performance times:
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 16-17 : 7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 18 : 1:00 pm
Performance times:
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 16-17 : 7:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 18 : 1:00 pm
Math Fair
Dear Middle and Upper School Families,
We cordially invite you to our annual Math Fair scheduled for Friday, December 15th from 10:45 - 11:45 am in the school gym. During this time, students will have the opportunity to share their math projects with parents and students and turn their projects in to their respective teachers. This event will be the last scheduled event before Christmas break. Following the math fair, students have early dismissal and Christmas break will have officially begun. We hope you will join us!
We cordially invite you to our annual Math Fair scheduled for Friday, December 15th from 10:45 - 11:45 am in the school gym. During this time, students will have the opportunity to share their math projects with parents and students and turn their projects in to their respective teachers. This event will be the last scheduled event before Christmas break. Following the math fair, students have early dismissal and Christmas break will have officially begun. We hope you will join us!
10th Grade Concert
Join us in the small auditorium on Wednesday, December 13 from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm for a Christmas concert given by our 10th grade music classes. We will have a variety of songs and instruments, including our beautiful handbells. Come support your sophomore class and celebrate all of their hard work!
CLPS Drama One Act Play is the State Champion!
The CLPS Drama competed in the TAPPS State One Act Play Competition in Kerrville, Texas this week and came away the State Champion having received a unanimous first place vote from the three judges.
Cast Awards include:
Honorable Mention: Brody Carter and Hayden Jones
All Star Cast: Rebekah Albright and Dylan Jones
Best Actress: Samara Carroll
Thank you to all who supported our show by attending our community performances, watching the awards ceremony online, giving financially and for your prayer. We are so humbled and grateful!
The official results from the Division Championship can be found here.
Cast Awards include:
Honorable Mention: Brody Carter and Hayden Jones
All Star Cast: Rebekah Albright and Dylan Jones
Best Actress: Samara Carroll
Thank you to all who supported our show by attending our community performances, watching the awards ceremony online, giving financially and for your prayer. We are so humbled and grateful!
The official results from the Division Championship can be found here.
Fall House Points Update
School Spelling Bee
Christian Life Preparatory School is proud of the 1st through 5th grade classroom spelling bee winners competing today in the school spelling bee. They did a fantastic job!
🏆Congrats to Esther Sengmany (5th grade) for being our runner up!
🏆Congratulations to Graham Taylor (5th grade) for being our winner. Graham will advance to the regional spelling bee representing CLPS!
🏆Congrats to Esther Sengmany (5th grade) for being our runner up!
🏆Congratulations to Graham Taylor (5th grade) for being our winner. Graham will advance to the regional spelling bee representing CLPS!
Kinder Thanksgiving Celebration!
November 10, 2023
Raising Canes Fun Lunch
Pre-orders Only! All orders must be made by today, Friday at 5pm.
Options will include:
Raising Cane's 2-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Raising Cane's 3-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Raising Cane's 4-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Click on link for instructions on how to order lunch: https://www.clpsfamily.com/info/how-to-order-lunch
Cash purchases can be made for treats, chips, ice cream, and drinks. Most items range from $1 to $3.
Options will include:
Raising Cane's 2-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Raising Cane's 3-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Raising Cane's 4-Finger Meal with chips and a drink
Click on link for instructions on how to order lunch: https://www.clpsfamily.com/info/how-to-order-lunch
Cash purchases can be made for treats, chips, ice cream, and drinks. Most items range from $1 to $3.
Drama to State One-Act Competition
Please pray for our drama One-Act play team as the compete in Kerrville, Texas on Monday and Tuesday. Pray for safe travels and Christlike interactions as they compete.
Recitation
Fall Drama Production Nov. 16-18
Next Thursday-Saturday, November 16-18 come on out and see the fall drama production The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. They will perform next door on the main stage of Movement City Church.
Performance times:
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 16-17 : 7pm
Saturday Nov. 18 : 1 pm
Performance times:
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 16-17 : 7pm
Saturday Nov. 18 : 1 pm
CLPS School Photo Gallery is Open!
Parents can view and order prints or digital image files directly from the gallery. Order by Friday, November 17th to receive FREE SHIPPING to the school! All orders placed after this date will be shipped directly at a flat rate shipping fee.
Makeup photo days will be scheduled during the Spring semester. Email any additional questions to [email protected].
TO VIEW: https://jbollenphotography.client-gallery.com/gallery/knights-2324
Makeup photo days will be scheduled during the Spring semester. Email any additional questions to [email protected].
TO VIEW: https://jbollenphotography.client-gallery.com/gallery/knights-2324
November 3, 2023
Parent Module: Parent Teacher Collaborative Partnership
Please join Dr. Henry next week for a session to discuss our Philosophy of Education with a focus on the Parent Teacher Collaborative Partnership. You may attend on Wed, Nov 8 (in the Cafe) OR Thurs, Nov 9 (in Room 215) from 2-3 pm.
Description: At the heart of the collaborative model rests the parent-teacher partnership. It is within the context of this partnership that the formation of the student takes place as the student finds a meaningful rhythm between school and home each week. A relationship marked by clear and consistent communication, strong trust, and mutual respect between the teacher and parents establishes a firm foundation for the student to flourish. This session will be interactive including questions and topics for discussion.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
Description: At the heart of the collaborative model rests the parent-teacher partnership. It is within the context of this partnership that the formation of the student takes place as the student finds a meaningful rhythm between school and home each week. A relationship marked by clear and consistent communication, strong trust, and mutual respect between the teacher and parents establishes a firm foundation for the student to flourish. This session will be interactive including questions and topics for discussion.
RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
Come see the High School One Act Play Last Show Saturday at 2:00!
Join us for a Community Performance of our award-winning One Act Play!
Over the River and Through the Woods is the tale of Nick, a young working bachelor in New York who spends every Sunday visiting his Italian grandparents in their sweltering home in Hoboken, New Jersey. When Nick gets promoted to a job in Seattle, his grandparents scheme to keep their last local relative…well… local! This hilarious and heartwarming story portrays the tension between love and duty to family and the pulls of career in the modern world and the classic conundrum, do I stay or do I go? Tengo Famiglia!
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
Over the River and Through the Woods is the tale of Nick, a young working bachelor in New York who spends every Sunday visiting his Italian grandparents in their sweltering home in Hoboken, New Jersey. When Nick gets promoted to a job in Seattle, his grandparents scheme to keep their last local relative…well… local! This hilarious and heartwarming story portrays the tension between love and duty to family and the pulls of career in the modern world and the classic conundrum, do I stay or do I go? Tengo Famiglia!
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
Help send OAP to State?
If you would like to donate to help send this show to the State Competition, please visit our show website! More information can be found here.
October 26, 2023
Spirit Week Postponed
Spirit Week was scheduled to start Monday but has been postponed to the week of January 22. There are no home games being played next week so we are doing it in the spring to celebrate the teams and support them at their home games. More details to come!
High School One Act Play Wins Big at District!
The Knights High School Drama company competed in the TAPPS Division III One Act Play (OAP) District Competition on Tuesday and Thursday. This was our school's first time competing in Drama with TAPPS. CLPS brought the show "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro and competed against 6 other schools.
Awards included:
All Star Technician: Cash Caperton (10th)
Honorable Mention: Dylan Jones (10th)
All Star Cast: Rebekah Albright (11th) and Brody Carter (11th)
Best Actor: Hayden Jones (12th)
Best Actress: Samara Carroll (12th)
Division III District II Champion
The OAP will go on to compete in the State Division Championships the second week in November and will be performing for the school next week! Come out and support our show.
Awards included:
All Star Technician: Cash Caperton (10th)
Honorable Mention: Dylan Jones (10th)
All Star Cast: Rebekah Albright (11th) and Brody Carter (11th)
Best Actor: Hayden Jones (12th)
Best Actress: Samara Carroll (12th)
Division III District II Champion
The OAP will go on to compete in the State Division Championships the second week in November and will be performing for the school next week! Come out and support our show.
Spain Mission Trip
Over fall break, Mrs. Greenway and Mrs. Mears led a team of students to Spain to serve the local church. From Mrs. Greenway:
We had a great time in Madrid. I am very proud of each one of my students!! They did an exceptional work serving each other and the community. We had the opportunity to work with the local church missionaries and help them. We went to two different universities, Carlos Tercero and Complutense, where the our students helped the church with surveys. The local church is trying to open a club for university students where they can come and practice English, and build relationships. This opens doors for them to present Christ to these college students. We also prayer walked and helped pass and hang up flyers for a women’s event to reach the ladies in the community. It was a great experience, and I hope we planted a seed in each student for future ministry as well.
We ate great food not only from Spain but also from Latin America (the highlight was Peruvian food). We learned many different aspects of the culture and the need for Christ. We walked at least 8 miles every day, and rode the metro and the bus. We visited parks, museums, cathedrals, the palace, the city of Toledo, a flamenco show, and we watched a movie in the theater in Spanish.
Our prayer is that this trip was a blessing for this group of student as much as it was for us.
Thank you parents for giving us the opportunity to spend time with this amazing group of kids. They are a blessing!!
Gleyser Greenway
We had a great time in Madrid. I am very proud of each one of my students!! They did an exceptional work serving each other and the community. We had the opportunity to work with the local church missionaries and help them. We went to two different universities, Carlos Tercero and Complutense, where the our students helped the church with surveys. The local church is trying to open a club for university students where they can come and practice English, and build relationships. This opens doors for them to present Christ to these college students. We also prayer walked and helped pass and hang up flyers for a women’s event to reach the ladies in the community. It was a great experience, and I hope we planted a seed in each student for future ministry as well.
We ate great food not only from Spain but also from Latin America (the highlight was Peruvian food). We learned many different aspects of the culture and the need for Christ. We walked at least 8 miles every day, and rode the metro and the bus. We visited parks, museums, cathedrals, the palace, the city of Toledo, a flamenco show, and we watched a movie in the theater in Spanish.
Our prayer is that this trip was a blessing for this group of student as much as it was for us.
Thank you parents for giving us the opportunity to spend time with this amazing group of kids. They are a blessing!!
Gleyser Greenway
October 6, 2023
We are very excited about the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences for this spring semester! We have specially designed our semester calendar to provide these important meetings at a crucial time. Our expectation is that every parent takes this opportunity to partner fully with the teaching staff through Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Please visit our website to read details about these days and to sign up for conferences.
Elementary Families Please Click Here (Kinder-5th grades only)
Secondary Families Please Click Here (6th-12th grades)
Please visit our website to read details about these days and to sign up for conferences.
Elementary Families Please Click Here (Kinder-5th grades only)
Secondary Families Please Click Here (6th-12th grades)
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Samuel Hellstern- National Merit Commended Student
Christian Life Preparatory School is announcing today that Samuel Hellstern has been named as a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. We join his family in celebrating this recognition! A Letter of Commendation for the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the Head of School to this scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT.
Handbook Acknowledgements Due October 20
Our school has done a major update of the Parent and Student Handbook. We will regularly ask our families to read the Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures and similar documents and sign that they have done so. Continued enrollment at CLPS is dependent on families understanding our policies and procedures and agreeing to comply with them. Parents may read and sign for Lower School Students and Middle School Students but please encourage Upper School Students to read the handbook as it has expectations for them to understand.
There are three easy steps:
1. Read the Parent and Student Handbook (2023).
2. Submit an Acknowledgement Form for each CLPS Student.
3. Review the Standard Operating Procedures for Lower School and/or Middle and Upper School.
Thank you so much for your compliance.
Handbook Acknowledgments are due by Fall Break, October 20, 2023.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE HANDBOOK PAGE.
There are three easy steps:
1. Read the Parent and Student Handbook (2023).
2. Submit an Acknowledgement Form for each CLPS Student.
3. Review the Standard Operating Procedures for Lower School and/or Middle and Upper School.
Thank you so much for your compliance.
Handbook Acknowledgments are due by Fall Break, October 20, 2023.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE HANDBOOK PAGE.
September 22, 2023
House Retreat September 29-30
Deadline to sign up: Friday, 9/22
Mark your calendars and don't miss this year's House Retreat for Middle School and Upper School students. We will return to Camp Copass and have a variety of activities, battles, worship and fellowship. We hope all House members will plan to attend this event. Please click here to register your student. You will also have the option to attend as a chaperone. There is a section on the registration form to indicate interest in chaperoning.
Fundraising Team Interest Meeting
If you are interested in assisting with the fundraising efforts for the CLPS Safety Fundraising initiative, please join Yvette Wardlaw and Shalene Roberts for a meeting on MONDAY, September 25 at 8:30 in the Cafe. We will be discussing the specific plan and needs. No contribution or idea is too small! So please make a note to join us and find out how you can contribute to this endeavor!
Safety Fundraiser Update
Thank you for your generous donations! As of this morning, (9/22) we have raised nearly $51,000 for enhanced security initiatives on campus! We are so grateful for your support. These funds will help us take a big step towards employing an on-campus security expert and implementing our security plan.
Even though the North Texas day of philanthropic giving has ended, our fundraising efforts aren’t over. The secure giving link is always open, so please give at your convenience and continue to spread the word. We know this will take a concerted effort from our families and the community!
In the meantime, be on the lookout for additional fundraising initiatives. The fundraising team is planning some fun opportunities, and we can’t wait to have you involved! If you would like to help with these efforts or you just want to hear a bit more about our fundraising initiatives, please make plans to attend our general information meeting on Monday, September 25 at 8:30 A.M. in the cafe.
Thank you again!
Blessings,
The CLPS Fundraising team
Even though the North Texas day of philanthropic giving has ended, our fundraising efforts aren’t over. The secure giving link is always open, so please give at your convenience and continue to spread the word. We know this will take a concerted effort from our families and the community!
In the meantime, be on the lookout for additional fundraising initiatives. The fundraising team is planning some fun opportunities, and we can’t wait to have you involved! If you would like to help with these efforts or you just want to hear a bit more about our fundraising initiatives, please make plans to attend our general information meeting on Monday, September 25 at 8:30 A.M. in the cafe.
Thank you again!
Blessings,
The CLPS Fundraising team
Elementary Spelling Bee
the 1st - 5th grade class spelling bees will take place on October 8, 9 and the school bee will take place on Friday, November 17, 9-11am.
Yearbooks 10% off before October 31!
More information about purchasing yearbooks can be found here.
We need your photos!
Do you have photos you would like to see featured in the school yearbook (First day of school, Back to School Bash, Sports photos, or others)?
You may upload photos to editor folders by choosing this link.
Instructions on how to upload can be found here.
Let Mrs. Hay ([email protected]) know if you need additional folders at this time. Otherwise you can upload them and she can sort them later. Thanks!
You may upload photos to editor folders by choosing this link.
Instructions on how to upload can be found here.
Let Mrs. Hay ([email protected]) know if you need additional folders at this time. Otherwise you can upload them and she can sort them later. Thanks!
September 1, 2023
Labor Day Holiday-Monday
Enjoy the 3 day weekend!
Stay and Pray
Stick around for about 15 minutes after drop-off on Mondays to pray for our school with other parents. Mrs. Sommerlad will lead out in the Auditorium at 8:30am just after the students go to class. If you have a passion for prayer and are a Tuesday-Thursday parent, talk to Mr. Hay because we'd like to offer this for Tuesday-Thursday parents as well.
Youth and Government
For more information and carpooling, contact Sharon Amberger at 817-727-2929 or Cynthia Buchanan at 817-846-7180. This can fulfill a general elective credit.
Games This Week
Tuesday, September 5
Junior High Volleyball GREEN vs. Mercy Culture
5:00 pm
Junior High Volleyball NAVY vs. Mercy Culture.
6:00 pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Mercy Culture.
7:00 pm
Thursday, September 7
Elementary NAVY vs. St. Paul's Prep
4:30 pm
Junior High Volleyball GREEN vs. Harvest Christian
5:30 pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Harvest Christian
6:30 pm
Junior High Volleyball GREEN vs. Mercy Culture
5:00 pm
Junior High Volleyball NAVY vs. Mercy Culture.
6:00 pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Mercy Culture.
7:00 pm
Thursday, September 7
Elementary NAVY vs. St. Paul's Prep
4:30 pm
Junior High Volleyball GREEN vs. Harvest Christian
5:30 pm
Varsity Volleyball vs. Harvest Christian
6:30 pm
August 25, 2023
In order to keep the number of class days equal between our M/W and T/TH elementary, we will have an extra Friday class day if the following Monday is a holiday. Since the Labor day holiday is Monday, Sept. 4, the M/W K-5 will come to school Friday, Sept. 1.
Upcoming: Extra Friday Class Day for K-5 Sept. 1
First Day/Back to School Bash!
Summer Vacay!
August 18, 2023
Out Of Uniform Days Next Week
We do our best in our busy calendar to have an out of uniform day once per month. Please refer to the school calendar for all the dates for the year. For August, K-5 may be out of uniform on Wed.-Thurs. August 23-24. Middle School and Upper School out of uniform is Friday, Aug. 25.
Out of uniform guidelines:
Modesty is expected.
Clothing must reach mid-knee.
No tight-fitting skinny jeans (please use discernment).
Leggings may not be worn as pants.
Closed toed shoes only.
No shoes with heel over 1 inch.
No hats or beanies.
No sleeveless shirts.
No transparent clothing.
No clothing with inappropriate emblem, insignia, wording or picture.
No clothing that is torn or has holes.
Out of uniform guidelines:
Modesty is expected.
Clothing must reach mid-knee.
No tight-fitting skinny jeans (please use discernment).
Leggings may not be worn as pants.
Closed toed shoes only.
No shoes with heel over 1 inch.
No hats or beanies.
No sleeveless shirts.
No transparent clothing.
No clothing with inappropriate emblem, insignia, wording or picture.
No clothing that is torn or has holes.
Parent Care Session - Shurley Grammar
Attn. NEW 1st-5th Grade Families,
Please join us next Fri, Aug 25 from 8:30-9:30 am for a Shurley Grammar Tutorial In-Person (Room 207) or via Google Meet. RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
Prior to our meeting, view the Shurley video tutorials on the CLPS Family Shurley Grammar page.
Please join us next Fri, Aug 25 from 8:30-9:30 am for a Shurley Grammar Tutorial In-Person (Room 207) or via Google Meet. RSVP to attend and reserve childcare (if needed) HERE.
Prior to our meeting, view the Shurley video tutorials on the CLPS Family Shurley Grammar page.
Pic Request: First Day of School/Back to School Party
If you have fun Back to School party or some super-cute first day of school pictures, please send them to [email protected]. We will make a slideshow for next week's Knightly News. We will also save them for the yearbook.
Pic Request: Summer Vacay
If you'd like to share a pic of your family enjoying their summer, please send them to [email protected].
Upper School One Act Play Auditions
Mrs. Hay is hosting auditions next week for any upper school (grades 9-12) students who would like an acting role in our school's competitive One Act Play play. Students may attend the audition on Monday, August 21 from 3:00-4:00 pm. At this audition, Mrs. Hay will explain how to audition and let you participate in several short readings. She will then call certain students back to continue auditions on Wednesday and Friday, August 23 and 25, from 3:00-4:00 pm.
If you make the cast, then you would be expected to come to rehearsals beginning on September 25. Please see the full schedule at https://www.clpsfamily.com/fine-arts.html. You can also see all of the rehearsals on the CLPS Events Google calendar by searching for "HS OAP Rehearsal." There are no schedule conflicts between this seasonal course and sports.
If you would like to be a technician for this production, please email Mrs. Hay at [email protected].
Students who make the cast and tech crew will be enrolled in this seasonal course. You can read about the credits, fees, and schedule at https://www.clpsfamily.com/fine-arts.html.
Please let Mrs. Hay or me know if you have any questions.