The Royal Weekly
JANUARY 27, 2025
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open house this week
- Open House: January 30
- Family Preview Nights: February 4 and 13
Tickets on Sale now for CVCA’s Biggest Night of the Year
CVCA has always maintained a culture of generosity. In that spirit, the Royal Evening, our largest annual fundraiser for tuition assistance, will take place on March 8, 2025. How will you take part? You can attend the event (purchase tickets HERE), volunteer, donate an auction item, participate in a class basket, or even sponsor the event. Learn more about this event, purchase tickets, and find ways you can get involved HERE.
Wednesday Morning Worship – February 5
Talking Royals Preparing for State Tournament
The Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team finished our regular season strong. Alex Robinson was the tournament champion in Humorous Interpretation, securing himself a spot at the State Tournament without needing to qualify through Districts. Our other two pre-qualified students, Katie Siff and Nate Cook, each took first place in every round, earning the top two places at the tournament in United States Extemporaneous Speaking. This coming Saturday, February 1, CVCA will host the Akron district tournament, where we hope to have several more state qualifiers.
2nd Annual Talking Royals Showcase – February 7
Would you like to see the Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team perform? Do you have friends on the team? Have you thought about joining but wonder what it’s really like? Then come to the 2nd Annual Talking Royals Showcase on Friday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. (Doors: 6:15 p.m.) in the Rasnick Center. This is your chance to learn about the different kinds of speech and debate performances and see what our high school and middle school teams do at tournaments! The session will showcase a sampling of speech events, then breakout sessions will give every team member a chance to perform. The event is free, but we would appreciate your RSVP HERE.
Service Hours
Do you have cabin fever? Volunteering is a great way to fight the winter blues and help others at the same time! Some ideas from this year range from serving in the kids ministry at church to making blankets for the homeless to training therapy dogs for nursing home ministry. Below is some more information to help you encourage students complete the yearly requirement.
When is the due date? 16 volunteer hours are due May 9, 2025.
Where do students log their hours? Volunteer hours can be logged in the “Helper Helper” assignment in the Canvas “Bible Service” class.
Do summer hours count? Yes. Anything after May 24, 2024 counts for the 2024-2025 school year.
Who should they list as the “coordinator” when they enter their hours? A parent or guardian must click “accept” when they receive the email or text to approve hours.
What type of verification works best (cell or email)? Discuss this with your student. (A parent’s cell number is the quickest option.)
What if someone serves more than 16 hours? Students should log extra hours in their Helper Helper service portfolio, which they can print when applying for jobs or college.
How are service hours graded? In the Canvas grade book, verified hours are listed in the “Helper Helper” assignment. A student’s report card and transcript will note “satisfactory” (16+ hours) or “unsatisfactory” (less than 16 hours). (Hours do not affect GPA.)
Where can students find ideas and more info? Students can look in the “Information” section of their Bible Service class in Canvas and the “Ongoing Opportunities” tab of the Helper Helper assignment in Canvas.
LATE STARTS & NO-SCHOOL DAYS
- Late Start Days (9:22 a.m.): January 29 and February 5, 6, 12, 19, 26
- No School: February 14 and 17
CVCA Cafeteria Lunch Menus
Cafeteria menus and lunch program information can be found HERE.
- January Menus: January 27
- February Menus: February 3, February 10, February 20
HIGH-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Winter Social – February 8
Our annual High School Winter Social will take place on Saturday, February 8, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Todaro’s Party Center (1820 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron 44313). CVCA students in grades 9-12 are invited (no non-CVCA students).
- A parent-signed waiver (available HERE) is required to purchase tickets. Ticket sales will be held in the Welcome Center lobby from January 27 to February 3. Tickets are $15 each and will be charged to a student’s FACTS account.
- Casual attire – See the Student-Parent Handbook or event waiver for guidelines.
- Enjoy Desserts, DJ & Dancing, Games, Prizes Drawings, Entertainment
Senior Checklist
While it might feel as though we still have a significant amount of time before the end of the school year, the days are quickly coming to an end for our seniors. Senior families, please review these end-of-year dates and reminders and check the Seniors page to make sure you are ready for the many senior activities coming up.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
College Scholarships
Any seniors interested in majoring in agriculture or anything related to natural resources could be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Additionally the Mularcik Welding scholarship is also available. Please click the link for A full list of scholarships through the Summit County Farm Bureau is available HERE. Questions? Please see Mrs. Knapp or Mrs. Fridline.
STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
Get Excited!
Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on some great silent and live auction items at this year’s Royal Evening. Here’s a look at just some of them:
- This year you can bid on a Six-Night Stay for five at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort in Orlando. Learn more about this new auction item HERE.
- Have you ever wanted to go to a dude ranch? This trip to the luxury White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Arizona is for you! Learn more HERE.
- Enjoy seven nights in the beautiful Caribbean where you’ll be pampered in a luxury villa in Placencia, Belize. Learn more HERE.
- A weekend in a storybook cottage in the Laurel Highlands is great way to relax. It can be yours. Details HERE.
- Explore Lake Como and the Valtellina wine region of Italy with its amazing food, culture, and history. This is a trip of a lifetime. Learn about it HERE.
- Families of seniors will want the best seats in the house at this year’s graduation. They can be yours. Learn how HERE.
- Summers in Colorado are full of sunshine and outdoor activities. Enjoy them while staying at a 3-bedroom condo in historical Breckenridge. Get the details HERE.
Volunteer for the Royal Evening. It’s Lots of fun!
Are you interested in volunteering for the Royal Evening? There are a wide variety of opportunities involving a variety of skills and time commitments. This is a great way to get to know other CVCA parents while having lots of fun! To volunteer, please complete this Volunteer Form. To donate to a Class Basket, check out the lists HERE.
You can give a gift to CVCA Students that Costs You Nothing!
Last year, more than $275K of your Ohio tax dollars went to CVCA student scholarships! Please take a moment to learn more about how you can direct your tax dollars to CVCA. This is a gift that will cost you nothing, but may mean everything to a student. Learn more HERE. Questions? Contact jharabedian@cvcaroyals.org.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Calling All Future High School Girl Lacrosse Players!
Have you ever thought about playing lacrosse? This is the year to give it a shot! We have added a few new and passionate coaches to the staff who are ready to mentor, teach, and build a strong foundation for the future of CVCA’s Girls’ Lacrosse program. We already have an amazing group of girls on the team, eager for a fantastic season, and we want YOU to join us! Whether you’re experienced or brand new to the sport, all high school girls are welcome. To receive more information, add your name to Final Forms by February 1.
A parent information meeting (students welcome) will be held in the Learning Commons on Monday, February 3, at 6:00 p.m. Come see what being part of this exciting team is all about! We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Kristin Nichols at knichols@cvcaroyals.org or Christy Mitchell at Christy.mitchell@ccchapel.com.