The Royal Weekly
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thankful for A Culture of Generosity
We hear the word “generosity,” and the first thing we might think of is “finances.” But a culture of generosity isn’t just about dollars and cents. A Culture of Generosity is about helping others pursue a God-centered mindset around how we use our time, space, energy, talents, compassion, and, yes, money. We are a biblical community, and we want our students to understand what it means to see a need and see how the Lord uses us to respond to that need.
A Culture of Generosity is beneficial for everyone, not just the recipient.
As we battle our daily lists and rightly aligned affections, a Culture of Generosity at CVCA helps all of us, adults and students, learn to defeat our natural self-focus and encourages us to lift our eyes to see those around us with love and kindness. As we lock arms together, school and parents, let us continue to intentionally build a Culture of Generosity within our lives, not just within the walls of CVCA.
CVCA College Expo and Christian College Fair – September 17
Don’t miss the College Expo and Christian College Fair happening on campus tomorrow evening. These are excellent opportunities to get important information about the college search and application process. Details are below in the School and College Counseling section.
Picture Day – September 17
Student Picture Day is Tuesday, September 17. Dress according to the CVCA Student Appearance Standards. Parents received information for ordering pictures last week via email.
New Family Tailgate – September 20
New CVCA families are invited to a free tailgate event on Friday, September 20. Connect with your community and enjoy dinner and a Friday night under the lights cheering on the Royals football team! Check in outside the stadium to pick up wristbands, CVCA swag, and free treats. You will also get free entry to the football game and exclusive end zone seating. REGISTER HERE
- 4:30 p.m. – Food Trucks – New student families receive $5-off coupons.
- 5:30 p.m. – Stadium Opens – Mingle and take part in the pre-game fun!
- 7:00 p.m. – Kickoff – Cheer on the CVCA Royals against Canton South
Foodtrucks at September 20 Football Game
On September 20, we will welcome all of our new families at the annual New Family Tailgate. All current families are invited to visit the food trucks and welcome our new students and parents to the CVCA community. Food trucks open at 4:30 p.m.
Final Jterm registration
We are looking ahead to Jterm 2025! Registration for on-campus offerings opens with priority for Seniors on Sunday, September 22, followed by Juniors and then Sophomores and Freshmen. Registration is for local opportunities only, trip registration was completed over the summer. Parents will receive an email when registration opens. All registration and payments are completed online.
MIDDLE SCHOOL students are automatically enrolled for their grade-specific Jterm. More information about Excelerate (6th grade), Elevate (7th grade), and Prepare to Believe (8th grade) will be forthcoming from the leaders of these Jterm experiences.
For HIGH SCHOOL students, participation in Jterm is a graduation requirement each year a student is enrolled at CVCA. Please see the Jterm 2025 Local, On-Campus, and Team Experience Offerings HERE. We encourage you to spend time together as a family exploring and discussing which options might be beneficial and financially feasible for your child. The costs and details for each Jterm opportunity are listed in the document. Payment is due at registration.
High school students must be enrolled in one of the following options for Jterm:
- All-day class
- Morning (a.m.) and afternoon (p.m.) class sessions (creating a full-day experience)
- Career Experience Opportunity (grades 9-12)
- Trip
Important Note: Winter athletes are expected to select a local Jterm opportunity, provided their team is not offering a team Jterm activity, so they can participate in practices and games as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook. Any questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Athletic Department. Boys and girls basketball have opportunities available for team members in 2025.
Parent/Student Breakfasts
Our CVCA Administration and Student Ministry Team are thrilled to invite our students and their parents to share a special time of connection and breakfast together. The events will be held in the Rasnick Center at 7:30 a.m. and cost $5 per person.
Holy Smokes BBQ Tailgate Party – October 3
All CVCA families are invited to the Holy Smokes BBQ tailgate Party (hosted by Douglass House and sponsored by Duma Meats) on Thursday, October 3. Tickets are $6 each and includes a sandwich, coleslaw, chips, drink, cookie, and ticket to the Lady Royals Volleyball game. Purchase tickets HERE. Proceeds benefit the Homecoming Outreach Project, which will be announced soon.
Spirit Week – September 30-October 4
Spirit Week will be here soon, so start planning your costumes! This year’s daily themes are below. Have fun!
- Monday, September 30 – Anything But A Backpack Day
- Tuesday, October 1 – Disney Day
- Wednesday, October 2 – TWINS DAY
- Thursday, October 3 – Favorite Sports Team Day
- Friday, October 4 – CLASS COLOR DAY
- Seniors: Bright Pink
- Juniors: Lime Green
- Sophomores: Purple
- Freshmen: Orange
- 8th Grade: Turquoise
- 7th Grade: Yellow
- 6th Grade: Red
Note: No Shorts, Jeans, leggings, or spandex. Please refer to the CVCA Student/Parent Handbook for guidelines.
Reporting Absences and Early/Late Arrivals
Any time a student needs to leave early or arrive late to school for any reason (doctor’s appointment, etc.), a parent should report it in the Save Arrival app.
LATE START DAYS
Classes will begin at 9:22 a.m. on the following late start days: September 18, 25
CVCA Cafeteria Lunch Menus
Cafeteria menus and lunch program information can be found HERE. This month’s lunch menus:
To access a student’s ID number in Family Portal:
- Login to ParentsWeb (Family Portal)
- Under “School Information,” select “Web Forms”
- Select “Family Demographics Form” (on right side)
- Select “CVCA Students Demographics Form with UDID”
- Student ID (pin number for lunch program) appears at top as “Student UDID”
MIDDLE-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Middle School Talking Royals Meeting – September 26
The Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team is launching a middle school squad this year. All interested middle school students should plan to attend an Informational Meeting during lunch on Thursday, September 26 in Room 141 (Choir Room).
HIGH-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speech and Debate Meeting – September 25
Have you considered joining the Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team? All interested high school students should plan to attend an Information Meeting on Wednesday, September 25 in Room 90 during lunches 5A and 5B.
Senior Checklist
This year’s Senior Checklist for the Class of 2025 is now available on the Seniors Page. Please take the time to review this important information.
Homecoming Dance – October 5
This year’s Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 5, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in CVCA’s Gym and Rasnick Center. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to attend. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 19. A parent-signed Homecoming Waiver is required to purchase tickets.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
Christian College Fair – September 17
CVCA will host a Christian College Fair on Tuesday, September 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Royals Fieldhouse. Over forty Christian colleges from around the country will be represented. Learn more and register at findyourchristiancollege.com. This is an excellent opportunity to collect information and get answers to questions on majors, financial aid, college life, and other areas of interest. The fair is open to the public, and there are no fees or obligations.
CVCA College Expo – September 17
CVCA will host a College Expo for CVCA families before the Christian College Fair on September 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Learn more about the basics of how to navigate the college preparation, application, and selection process; get a copy of CVCA’s College Planning Handbook; and hear from our school and college counselors about the services they offer. Several special guests will also be available to answer questions on college-related topics such as, applying to selective colleges, college athletic recruiting, and military academies.
Upcoming College Rep Visits at CVCA
Throughout the year, numerous college reps visit CVCA to meet with students, offer information, and answer questions. All reps are stationed in the Rasnick Center unless otherwise noted. The following schools will be represented at CVCA in September:
- Marietta College – September 17 during both lunches
- Messiah University – September 18 at 10:30 a.m.
- Wheaton College – September 18 during both lunches
- College of Wooster – September 18 at 10:30 a.m.
- Indiana Wesleyan University – September 20 during both lunches
- University of Mount Union – September 23 during both lunches
- Walsh University – September 23 during both lunches
- Seton Hill – September 24 at 9:00 a.m.
- John Carroll University – September 27 during both lunches
STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
Volunteers Needed for Homecoming
We are excited about the upcoming Homecoming Dance and need your help to make it a success! We are looking for volunteers to assist with various tasks such as making decorations, selling tickets during school hours, donating cookies, and helping with the setup and cleanup for the dance. If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up HERE.
Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer is a great way to connect with other CVCA moms, pray for our school and community, and get engaged with the school in a deeper way. Moms in Prayer meets weekly from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. They will meet at the Tennis Pavilion while the weather is good. Please park at the tennis court lot. Whether you can participate one time, once a month, or every week, you are welcome. For those who can’t meet in person at that time, you can receive a weekly email to pray from home. Email momsinprayer@cvcaroyals.org for more information or to join the weekly email group.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Pink Out Football Game Tshirts
On Friday, October 18, CVCA will host Orrville in the annual Pink Out Football game. On this night, the CVCA community will come together to “Tackle Cancer.” CVCA students, families, and friends are encouraged to support the cause by purchasing and wearing Pink Out shirts. Shirts can be ordered HERE. Order by October 1 to have your shirt for the game.
Senior Sports Nights
The fall sports programs have scheduled their Senior Night for the class of 2025. Please join us to celebrate our fall senior athletes.
- Cross Country, Golf, and Girls Tennis: Friday, September 20 – 6:30 p.m. at Royals Stadium (CVCA vs. Canton South)
- Girls Soccer: Monday, October 7 – 6:30 p.m. at Royals Stadium (CVCA vs. Marlington)
- Boys Soccer: Tuesday, October 8 – 6:30 p.m. at Royals Stadium (CVCA vs. Elyria Catholic)
- Volleyball: Thursday, October 10 – 6:00 p.m. in Tim Beyerle Memorial Gymnasium (CVCA vs. STVM)
- Football, Cheer, and Band: Friday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. at Royals Stadium (CVCA vs. Manchester)
Booster Club Golf Outing – September 28
The CVCA Booster Club invites you to its 10th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, September 28 at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow. The event costs just $100 per golfer ($400 per foursome). Various sponsorship levels are also are available. We hope you will join us for a great day of golf in support of CVCA Athletics. Details and Registration are available HERE.
Football Game Themes
Dress up and join the fun to cheer on the Royals! 2024 Football Game Student Section Themes:
- September 20 vs. Canton South – Country
- September 27 at Triway – Camo
- October 4 vs. Fairless – Jerseys
- October 11 at Northwest – Decades
- October 18 vs. Orrville – Pink Out
- October 25 vs. Manchester – Neon