The Royal Weekly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
OCTOBER GIVING MONTH STARTS THIS WEEK!
The CVCA October Giving month begins tomorrow! We are challenging each person in our CVCA community to give this month to help fill the gap between tuition and the full cost of the CVCA experience. Your student will immediately be impacted by these gifts. We need every family to give! Every Family. Every Gift. Your gift is needed, whether great or small. Thank you for being an active part of our CVCA community.
Early Access Application for NEw Students
Current CVCA students DO NOT need to reapply for next year due to Continuous Re-enrollment.
CVCA families who will be adding a new student for the 2025-2026 school year can now apply through the Early Access Application recently sent to you via email. Admissions season begins for the general public tomorrow, October 1. Due to anticipated high enrollment, we encourage you to apply now to secure your place in the admissions process!
Wednesday Morning Worship– October 2
All students are invited to join faculty, staff, and their peers on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:50 a.m. in the Chapel. We will worship together, focus on the Gospel, and pray for each other.
Yearbook Distribution – October 2
Yearbook Distribution is on October 2 from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse. Yearbooks are included as part of tuition and are available without any additional cost to students that attended CVCA during the 2023-2024 school year. Parents will need to drop off their students with enough time for the student to pick up the yearbook.
Father/Daughter Breakfast – October 3
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, Riverwood Food Pantry and Landing Bags.
Spirit Week – September 30-October 4
This year’s daily themes are below. Please see this email for more details. 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.
Food trucks at October 4 Football Game
On October 4th we will welcome our CVCA alumni back to campus for Homecoming. All current families are invited to visit the food trucks and welcome our alumni back to Royals Stadium. Food trucks will open at 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Invited to Homecoming
Do you have a CVCA alum in your family? All CVCA alumni are invited to celebrate Homecoming with us on Friday, October 4. Come enjoy the food trucks and treats, hang out in the VIP end-zone tent area to catch up with friends and former classmates, and take a tour of all the campus updates. Get more details and register HERE!
Jazz Band Open to All Students
All students are invited to audition for our new Jazz Band. The following instruments are needed: pianist, guitar (acoustic or electric), bass (guitar or upright), drum set, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, and trombone. Multiple positions are open for each. Do you play an instrument that’s not listed? A small audition is required (play a recent piece of music you have worked on). Auditions must be scheduled and completed by October 10. Email Mr. Hubbell at chubbell@cvcaroyals.org
Testing and Early Release for HIgh Schoolers – October 10
On Thursday, October 10, students in grades 9-11 will have testing. Seniors will have a class meeting, and middle schoolers will not have school. Please see the details below…
On Thursday, October 10, digital PSAT testing will be administered to tenth and eleventh-grade students. Students who are testing that day will arrive at the regular school start time and head promptly to their assigned testing rooms (based on lists posted around the building). Each student’s Chromebook should be fully charged to last for the whole digital test. PSAT tests should be completed by 11:30 a.m. for students being picked up from school that morning.
Ninth-grade students will also arrive at the regular start time and make their way to their assigned YouScience testing rooms with Chromebooks fully charged. YouScience testing will be complete by 10:20 a.m., and ninth graders may be picked up at the Learning Commons school entrance anytime after 10:20 a.m.
All students waiting for rides after PSAT and YouScience testing are complete will report to the Learning Commons following their testing sessions.
Twelfth-grade students will report to school by 9:00 a.m. and head to the Rasnick Center for some important announcements and senior functions. Seniors will be released around 10:15 a.m.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders do not need to report to school on Thursday, October 10.
Learning Commons Updates
All CVCA students recently received an email regarding updates to our Learning Commons/Library offerings and policies. If you would like to know more, you can find it HERE.
Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team
Are you interested in joining the Talking Royals Speech and Debate Team? Even if you missed the informational meeting, you can still join us. Email Mr. Paisley (tpaisley@cvcaroyals.org) or show up in Room 130 on Thursdays for a whole-team practice. Open to boys and girls in all grades.
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 Safe Arrival app.
LATE START DAYS
Late Start Days (9:22 a.m.): October 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 30
Fall Break (No school) – October 11-14
CVCA Cafeteria Lunch Menus
Cafeteria menus and lunch program information can be found HERE. This month’s lunch menus:
MIDDLE-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
No School For Grades 6-8 – October 10
On Thursday, October 10, students in grades 6-8 will not have school due to testing for high school students.
HIGH-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Jterm registration has begun!
All high school families have received an email about registering for Jterm. Please note that the registration link will close at the end of the day tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Payment is due at registration.
All high school students should be enrolled in one of the following options for Jterm:
- All-day class
- Morning and afternoon class session – creating a full day experience
- Career Experience Opportunity (grades 9-12)
- Trip
Parking Passes
All student drivers parking on campus are required to register their vehicle with the school and purchase a parking tag. Students who have not yet purchased a parking pass need to do so before October 1. You can purchase a tag here HERE. As a reminder, students are not permitted to park in the spaces marked “Visitor” as those are reserved for our guests.
SOBE MICROGRANT PROGRAM
All high school students who want to grow their existing business or start their own business are encouraged to learn more about the SOBE MicroGrant program. Read all about it HERE.
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.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
ACT Test Prep Classes at CVCA
ACT test preparation is available at CVCA through our test prep partner, PATHworks! Students attend all three classes on October 15, 16, 17 or February 25, 26, 27 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sessions include:
- First Class: Full practice test and score with feedback
- Second Class: GROUNDWork, English, and Math sections
- Third Class: Action Planning, Reading, and Science sections
The cost is $355 for all three classes. Register HERE. Questions may be directed to the class instructor, Patricia Smoot-Wicks, at patricia@pathworksohio.com or 330-861-4973.
- 2024 ACT Test Dates: October 26, December 14,
- 2025 ACT Test Dates: February 8, March 11 (at CVCA for juniors), April 5, June 14, July 12
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 visiting CVCA soon. Stop and see them during your lunch time.
- October 1 – Youngstown State & Canisius University
- October 8 – Xavier University, University of Akron, Hiram College
- October 9 – Otterbein University
- October 15 – St. Bonaventure University
- October 16 – Alma College
- October 17 – Baldwin Wallace
- October 22 – Allegheny College & Gannon University
- November 7 –Lynn University
Local College Fairs
Check out these college fairs coming to our area:
Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair – Thursday, October 10, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- John Carroll University Dolan Science Center (1 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights, OH 44118)
- Open to all students/families.
- Register HERE. (Select Ohio as the state and then under “What Event Are You Attending?” choose Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair at John Carroll University.)
- Bring your bar code with you on the day of the fair.
Destination HBCU College Fair – Saturday, November 23, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Warrensville Heights High School (4720 Northfield Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44129
- Open to all students/families
- Register HERE (Select “Students” and choose “Destination HBCU College Fair.”
- Bring your bar code with you on the day of the fair.
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 – Last Chance to Order Tickets
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.
- 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)
Football Game Themes
Dress up and join the fun to cheer on the Royals! 2024 Football Game Student Section Themes:
- October 4 vs. Fairless – Jerseys
- October 11 at Northwest – Decades
- October 18 vs. Orrville – Pink Out
- October 25 vs. Manchester – Neon
Eat Wings, Raise Funds – October 21
CVCA Athletics is excited to announce an “Eat Wings, Raise Funds” night on October 21 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cuyahoga Falls (3001 State Road). BWW will donate 15% of both dine-in and takeout food sales when an event ticket is presented. Gather your squad and plan to support the Royals. Remember to physically or digitally show your server the event ticket to be included in the fundraiser. Print your tickets HERE.
Winter Sports Registration
Winter Sports are right around the corner. Be sure you have registered in FinalForms if you plan to participate in a winter sport this year. Now is the time to check your sport registration, complete your pre-participation paperwork, and submit a current sports physical. Visit cvca-oh.finalforms.com to access your account. Contact Ben Miller at bmiller@cvcaroyals.org with any questions.