Update: January 8, 2021

 

 

 

Update: December 18, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                

                                                    

                      
                                                         

As we enter the cold-weather season, we would appreciate your support with your students in reaffirming the importance of the safety precautions we committed to as a community in our reopening plan. Please re-train your students in handwashing and self-care, social distancing and mask use. It’s also very important that you be extra vigilant with your at-home checks for signs and symptoms before bringing your students to school. We should err on the side of caution and allow for longer recoveries from an illness during this season. We continue to look to our Hamilton county health department for their guidance and recommendations. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Barney.

Snow Days/ Delays

As Winter quickly approaches, cold, snowy, blustery weather is also on the way! We do not follow the Carmel Clay school weather delays and cancellations. We will issue any delays or cancellations via text and email. To ensure you receive these notices, please ensure your contact info in FACTS is current.

Dressing for cold weather

As it gets colder, please remember to dress your children warmly for outdoor recess. We will go outside if the wind chill is 25 degrees or above. Our students may play in the snow if they wear boots, snow pants, and waterproof gloves. Students are welcome to keep these items at school during the week. Please ensure that every item has your child’s name on it in case it is misplaced.

However, please rest assured that the safety of you and your family is a top priority! Please do not rush or hurry to school when there is inclement weather-we are here for you and want you to arrive safely. Be sure to drive slowly, safely, and take your time. 

School Wish List……

Thank you so much for everyone’s generous contributions to the school when we had a need for more paper towels. For the same reason that we needed more paper towels (how we are washing hands thoroughly multiple times throughout the day), we are now in need of foaming hand soap.

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

Hymn of the Month:

 

Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1

Christmas Break

Monday, January 4

Teacher Day- No Students

Tuesday, January 5

First day back from break

Classical U: Saturday School for Parents, 9-11am.

Save the date!

“Education is a Discipline” is the theme, and parents will get to experience a variety of inspiring lessons from our excellent faculty. Come be inspired and equipped to support your children’s education! 

Monday, February 1

Continuous Enrollment packets and fees are due!

You may see the rates for next year here. You may log into your FACTS account here to start the process.

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

 

 

Coram Deo Shout and sayings

Here is a copy of the Coram Deo Shout and sayings that are frequently used during Assembly. 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We have made it to the end of 2020 in Kindergarten.  I am so thankful for this class and that we were able to be live until the end of this year.  I pray you will each be able to enjoy time with your family during this break. 

Merry Christmas to you all.  I am so thankful for our partnership in teaching your children.

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

We have been small in number but great in enthusiasm and excitement as we close out this semester before Christmas. Thanks to all the parents who helped organize and provide for our party today! So thankful for your help! 

Homework Information

No homework over break other than to work on our recitation of Luke 2:8-14 since we got a late start on that one. 

 After Christmas, we will begin to pick things up in spelling and phonics. We will work up to 10 spelling words per week in January  and will add a dictation sentence to the tests as well shortly after the start of the third quarter. 

Important Reminders/Request

Recitation due January 6

HAVE A VERY MERRY HEALTHY CHRISTMAS! 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

Notes from the Teacher

We had a lot of fun while learning this week!  We’ve listened to several Christmas stories, baked brownies to go along with a math lesson in measurement and enjoyed a few candy canes just for fun! We also had fun playing in the snow. We finished our first chapter book, A Question of Yams. We will be reading several chapter books next semester. 

 

Many thanks to all parents who donated items for our Christmas party which was held today.  Special thanks to our room mom, Jen Hutson, for coordinating this fun event!

 

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  I’m so thankful for the gift of the Christ child and teaching your children each day.  Each day with my students is a gift!

 

Homework Information 

No homework!  Enjoy your Christmas break!

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week

1. We absolutely loved reading about Narnia!
2. In math, we are working on more place values and simple division.
3. We finished Ann Voskamp’s Advent book, and we are filling up our wall with Jesse Tree ornaments.
4. Did you know that there was a terrible shark attack in New Jersey in 1916? Ask your student about the adventure!

Homework Information 

Thank you for a wonderful first half of the year… I’m already excited for January. Many blessings on your holiday break. 

Spelling Words: Lesson 19

Stella Words: TBD

Memory: TBD

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Tidbits from this week:

• We read a Christmas story from King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table involving a giant green knight, decapitation, and a test of chivalry for Sir Gawain!
• During the Siege of Constantinople (1453), the Ottoman Turks brought some of the first cannons used in Europe!
• Our intrepid survivalists have been assembling survival guides for the various climate zones they’ve studied this quarter!

Have a Christmas that’s merry and bright!

Homework Information

We will resume classes on Tuesday, January 5.

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

May you have a very Merry Christmas!  I will be praying for each family over break to have a safe, healthy, and blessed Christmas break.  

Thank you for the gift of allowing me to teach your children everyday.  They are a joy and blessing to my life. 

 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”  (Luke 2:14)

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

The only test or quiz the week after Christmas break will be on Friday.  It will be their verse quiz (James 2:20-26)

Important Reminders

Remember Seterra.com or the Seterra app.  After break we will be starting to learn the countries of Africa.  

Students learning to type in 5th/6th grade is important for their transition to 7th/8th grade and beyond.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: December 11, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                

                                                    

                      
 

 

As we enter the cold-weather season, we would appreciate your support with your students in reaffirming the importance of the safety precautions we committed to as a community in our reopening plan. Please re-train your students in handwashing and self-care, social distancing and mask use. It’s also very important that you be extra vigilant with your at-home checks for signs and symptoms before bringing your students to school. We should err on the side of caution and allow for longer recoveries from an illness during this season. We continue to look to our Hamilton county health department for their guidance and recommendations. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Barney.

Snow Days/ Delays

As Winter quickly approaches, cold, snowy, blustery weather is also on the way! We do not follow the Carmel Clay school weather delays and cancellations. We will issue any delays or cancellations via text and email. To ensure you receive these notices, please ensure your contact info in FACTS is current.

Dressing for cold weather

As it gets colder, please remember to dress your children warmly for outdoor recess. We will go outside if the wind chill is 25 degrees or above. Our students may play in the snow if they wear boots, snow pants, and waterproof gloves. Students are welcome to keep these items at school during the week. Please ensure that every item has your child’s name on it in case it is misplaced.

School Wish List……

Thank you so much for everyone’s generous contributions to the school when we had a need for more paper towels. For the same reason that we needed more paper towels (how we are washing hands thoroughly multiple times throughout the day), we are now in need of foaming hand soap.

Uniforms:

Please make sure your student is always in their Coram Deo Academy uniform. Here is the link to our uniform expectations. Some things to note:

• No pop culture items of any sort (backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.)
• Uniforms must be purchased from uniform suppliers- Lands’ End, Schoolbelles, or Custom Embroidery Indiana
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. are to be worn during the school day. If your student is chilly in class, the fleece from Lands’ End is the uniform standard.
• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. MacKay or Mr. Barney.

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (please, no more khaki shorts until the Spring!)

Lands’ End is now offering tote bags, backpacks, lunch bags, and a few other items that can be embroidered with the CDA logo. These additions are available on the Lands’ End website.

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. If your student is Tardy, you will need to sign them in at the front office. This is to keep an accurate record of which students are in the classroom at all times of the day. Please do not simply drop your student off and have them walk in on their own-they need to be signed in. We understand that it can be difficult to be motivated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

                       

All students helped decorate our Christmas tree. Third Grade made the star, Fourth Grade made the paper chain. Lower School grades made ornaments and wrote on the ornaments a phrase or word that reminds them of Christmas. Upper School grades made ornaments and wrote on the ornaments a phrase or word for God.

Hymn of the Month:

 

Wednesday, December 16

The first round of applications for 2021-2022 are due! We are already filling Kindergarten spots for next year! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, please complete the application by December 16 to help ensure that your student has a spot in a class next year. 

Friday, December 18- RED and GREEN Day

There is Early Release on this date, pick up will be at 11:00 AM 

This is also RED and GREEN Day! Students are encouraged to show their Christmas cheer by wearing jeans along with a red or green sweater or top.

If your child chooses to not wear jeans, they will need to wear their khaki pants or skort. They may still wear tennis shoes, as well as a red or green sweater or top.

Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1

Christmas Break

Monday, January 4

Teacher Day- No Students

Tuesday, January 5

First day back from break

Monday, February 1

Continuous Enrollment packets and fees are due!

You may see the rates for next year here. You may log into your FACTS account here to start the process.

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

                            

 

Spelling Bee Winners!

 

Congratulations to 2020-2021 Lower School/ Grammar School Spelling Bee Champion Aliyah and 2020-2021 Upper School/ Logic School Spelling Bee Champion Reghan 

After competing against their classmates for the opportunity to compete against other grades in our 2020-2021 Spelling Bee, Aliyah and Reghan rose to the challenge to win this year’s competition. All participants in the Bee received a certificate and the winner of each grade received a medal. Then, the champions of Lower School and of Upper School each received a trophy to display as a sign of their perseverance and Fortitudo in this event. Thank you to Mrs. Warman for her hard work and dedication for making this event a success. Well done all!

                

   

Spreading Christmas cheer!

2020 has been an unprecedented year. However, that has not kept our students from sharing the love of God with others. Although we were not able to go Christmas caroling in nursing homes this year with our Guilds, every grade did participate in creating and making Christmas cards to be delivered to a nursing home in our area. These cards are meant to show our Agape (Intentional Care) as we spread love and the hope of Christ to others.                              

 

Coram Deo Shout and sayings

Here is a copy of the Coram Deo Shout and sayings that are frequently used during Assembly. 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We have made it to the last week of school for 2020!!!  I do not know what 2021 has in store. But   I am so glad I know Who holds the future.  

We as a class are planning a few special things for you parents for Christmas.  One of our projects needs a 8/10 inch frame.  Please look around your house and see if you have a frame you are not currently using, or if you do not have one, they are about $3 at Walmart.  If you would like me to pick one up for you, let me know.  We will need them by next Thursday.  

 For our next surprise, we would like you to join us at 10:15 on Friday the 18th for us to perform a few Christmas songs for you and our verse.  Wear your masks in, and I will make sure we are socially distanced.  This is a short day and dismissal is at 11:00, so you can take your children after our little performance.  

Lastly, for our class Christmas party, I would like the kids to do a book exchange.  The girls  are to bring a book for a girl and the boys for a boy.  Wrap the book up and just put who it is from.  Please keep the cost at $10 and under.  You could even wrap up a book from home if you would like.  Please send in the wrapped book Thursday, December 17th.  We will put the wrapped books under the tree and play a game on Friday to distribute the books.  

 

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your continued support. 

 

Looking Ahead:

Bible: We will continue working on memorizing Luke 2:8-14 and continue the Christmas story.

Phonics: We will be reviewing and working with all the phonograms learned thus far.

Reading: Readers will come home on Monday and Wednesday.

Math:  We will begin with our +2 facts, and telling time to the hour.

Science: We will continue to read about how the animals are preparing for winter. 

History: We will read about the history of the song “ Silent Night.”

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

After almost three weeks off of regular school, this week we went from zero to 60 in a moment! Thankful for such a flexible, hard-working class in times like these! Here is where we are and where we are going in our last week before break:

 

Bible: the entire month of December we take a break from our normal Bible routine in order to focus on the advent story Bartholomew’s Passage. The story takes place in the days and weeks leading up to the birth of Christ, in Isreal. The boy Bartholomew embarks on a harrowing journey he did not ask to go on and learns about the coming Messiah as any good Jewish boy would, as well as many life lessons along the way. Each day’s reading is full of adventure and rich with truth.  We will continue this through Friday of next week.

 

Math: I introduced addition of two numbers with carrying this week. The students have grasped this concept pretty well. We will continue to practice this new skill, as well as sharpening our math facts skills, and working on geometry by learning about how to draw lines of symmetry. We will have an assessment on Monday for the last five lessons as well as another facts assessment. These will be our last ones before the holiday break.

 

History- We have been working on our lap book which introduces  Indiana state history. This project will most likely also take us to Christmas break as well.

 

Geography- We have started our study of the 50 states. We have introduced both the northern border and the southern border states and are learning songs about each to help us remember the names and area of the country each state is found. 

 

Phonics/Spelling: We again will only go over one new phoneme next week with it being a short week. -cei which says “see” as well as learn three new sight words: spelling list will be receive, receipt, ceiling, small, head, make.  After Christmas we will increase the spelling lists as well as begin learning a dictation sentence for each week in order to practice the skills of beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark. 

Homework Information

Please work with your child on the following scripture memory:

Isaiah 9:6 which we will perform for assembly THIS COMING MONDAY 12/14 . And

Luke 2:8-14 which I will assess the students on January 6.

Important Reminders/Request

If any parent wants to help organize treats  for a  Christmas celebration for the class for next week on Friday, please let me know! 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

Even though we can’t participate in all the Christmas traditions at school this year, our students have found ways to celebrate the birth of Christ.  Second graders colored ornaments for our school tree and wrote reasons on them for what Christmas means to them.  We finished a surprise for parents and learned how to wrap a present.  (Ever teach 14 students how to wrap a gift?!)  I am reading Christmas books to the students daily, including a book gifted to our class from the Dodson’s entitled B is for Bethlehem (Thank you to Ruby and her family!). Our room mom, Jen Hutson, is working on organizing a fun class party for our last day of school before Christmas break, December. 18 (also an early dismissal day).  Students have made cards for nursing home residents.  Regardless of COVID, God is showing us His love daily through these acts of kindness and celebration.

 

Speaking of acts of kindness, our class read the book The Last Straw. We each chose a name of a friend in the class (teacher, too!).  Each day, we are performing secret acts of kindness for that person without spending money.  It could be a prayer, a note, a picture that was colored, etc.  Whenever the students do something kind for their “secret Angel”, they add one piece of “straw” to Baby Jesus’ bed.  The idea is to make Jesus’ bed as soft as possible by the last day of school. 

 

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.  Your children are a blessing to me, as is the CDA Community.  

 

Homework Information

Monday, December 14 Math lesson #61 B, 

Tuesday, December 15 Math lesson #62 B, study math facts, read for 10 minutes

Wednesday, December 16 Study spelling words for the test tomorrow!  Poem recitation tomorrow! Math lesson #63 B

Thursday, December 17 Spelling Test, Poem recitation, Math lesson #64

Important Reminders/Request

Class party Friday, December 18 and early dismissal (11:00)

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. We are learning about our “conscience” through Edmund in Narnia this week!
2. In math, we are working on more place values and simple division.
3. We are reading Ann Voskamp’s Advent book, and we are filling up our wall with Jesse Tree ornaments.
4. Did you know that there are many different kinds of sharks?

Homework Information 

Spelling Words: (Pattern: Silent Letters) comb, dumb, thumb, lamb, climb, bomb, crumb, debt, gnaw, rhyme, herb, sign, gnat, hour, ghost, knee, knife, hymn, cupboard, island

Stella Words: envelope, elephant, elevator

Memory: Romans 4:20-25 due Wednesday, December 16th

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

One week left before Christmas break! Here are some tidbits from this week’s class:

• The Byzantines used a flammable oil called “Greek fire” to defend Constantinople in the Middle Ages, but since then, the formula has been lost to time!
• As bad as our sibling rivalries may get, they’ll never approach the hostility between King Arthur and his sister Morgana le Fay, who gifted Arthur a cloak that would have burned him to ashes had he put it on!
• Populations that have lived in high-altitude mountainous climates for generations have stronger lungs than us lowlanders!

Homework Information

Spelling list: immediate, scabbard, disguise, Antarctica, Europe, Australia, Asia, polygon, diameter, circumference

Memory: “Wind is a Cat!” entire poem, DUE THURSDAY

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

• Students learning to type in 5th/6th grade is important for their transition to upper school and beyond.  .  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Congratulations to our class Spelling Bee winners:  Reghan Weirich and Mia Harvey!!!!

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List #12), Asian Countries Map Test

Thursday – Gettysburg Address (sec. 1-3)

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 2:18-24)

Important Reminders

*Early Dismissal at 11:00 on next Friday, 12/18.

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: December 4, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                

                                                    

                      
 

 

As we enter the cold-weather season, we would appreciate your support with your students in reaffirming the importance of the safety precautions we committed to as a community in our reopening plan. Please re-train your students in handwashing and self-care, social distancing and mask use. It’s also very important that you be extra vigilant with your at-home checks for signs and symptoms before bringing your students to school. We should err on the side of caution and allow for longer recoveries from an illness during this season. We continue to look to our Hamilton county health department for their guidance and recommendations. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Barney.

Snow Days/ Delays

As Winter quickly approaches, cold, snowy, blustery weather is also on the way! We do not follow the Carmel Clay school weather delays and cancellations. We will issue any delays or cancellations via text and email. To ensure you receive these notices, please ensure your contact info in FACTS is current.

Dressing for cold weather

As it gets colder, please remember to dress your children warmly for outdoor recess. We will go outside if the wind chill is 25 degrees or above. Our students may play in the snow if they wear boots, snow pants, and waterproof gloves. Students are welcome to keep these items at school during the week. Please ensure that every item has your child’s name on it in case it is misplaced.

School Wish List……

Thank you so much for everyone’s generous contributions to the school when we had a need for more paper towels. For the same reason that we needed more paper towels (how we are washing hands thoroughly multiple times throughout the day), we are now in need of foaming hand soap.

Also, if you have a nativity set that you can donate to the school to help decorate the front office, we would be thrilled! Please just let Mrs. MacKay know. Thank you!

Uniforms:

Please make sure your student is always in their Coram Deo Academy uniform. Here is the link to our uniform expectations. Some things to note:

• No pop culture items of any sort (backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.)
• Uniforms must be purchased from uniform suppliers- Lands’ End, Schoolbelles, or Custom Embroidery Indiana
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. are to be worn during the school day. If your student is chilly in class, the fleece from Lands’ End is the uniform standard.
• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. MacKay or Mr. Barney.

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (please, no more khaki shorts until the Spring!)

COMING SOON!!  Lands’ End will soon be offering tote bags, backpacks, lunch bags, and a few other items that can be embroidered with the CDA logo. These additions are in process, but these items will be available shortly on the Lands’ End website.

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. If your student is Tardy, you will need to sign them in at the front office. This is to keep an accurate record of which students are in the classroom at all times of the day. Please do not simply drop your student off and have them walk in on their own-they need to be signed in. We understand that it can be difficult to be motivated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

Hymn of the Month:

 

December events

Due to recent COVID-19 restrictions put into place by the state of Indiana, we are pausing on holding any events that would involve a large gathering- Nursing Home Caroling and Muffins with Mom.

Chess Club is also on hold at this time.

We look to organize events and clubs in the future once these restrictions have been lifted.

Archery and Crochet Club

We are in the midst of developing these new clubs! Archery Club will be for Grades 4-8. We will alert everyone once more details have been finalized. 

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10 

Please let Mrs. MacKay know if your student will have their picture re-taken.

Spelling Bee: Friday, December 11 **DATE CHANGE**

Our Spelling Bee will be held on December 11th starting at 1:00 PM. We will relay more information once details become finalized. However, due to COVID restrictions, only parents of the top two students in each grade who have advanced will be permitted to attend.

Friday, December 11

Late Start, Jeans Day, and Parent-Teacher Fellowship Meeting!

Friday, December 11 will be our next Late Start day. This means school will start at 9:00 AM that day. We understand that before care might be beneficial to families as well.

We are in need of parent volunteers to serve by providing before care for students starting at 8:00 AM on Late Start days. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you are able to assist us in this capacity.

We ask that you please reserve a spot for your child/children. Please contact Mrs. MacKay to reserve your child’s place. Mrs. MacKay will contact you if you have signed up for before care, but we do not have any volunteers to run the program that day.

For Jeans Day, we want this to be a fun perk to our students, but we also have a few parameters to keep in mind:

1. Bottoms: Full-length jeans in good condition only (no jean shorts, no jeggings, no holes, rips, etc. on the jeans)

2. Tops: Uniform CDA polo shirt only

3. Shoes: Tennis shoes are OK!

Parent-Teacher Fellowhip meeting– our next meeting is December 11th at 2:00 PM. Please join us for an invigorating discussion on activities that are being planned and how you can assist us in furthering the school’s mission.

 

Friday, December 18

There is Early Release on this date, pick up will be at 11:00 AM 

Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1

Christmas Break

Monday, January 4

Teacher Day- No Students

Tuesday, January 5

First day back from break

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

 

 

                                   

God is good!

                                                                     We are pleased to welcome

baby Seibel!

                                                            Congratulations to the Seibel family! 

                                                                    Welcome to the CDA Family!

Coram Deo Shout and sayings

Here is a copy of the Coram Deo Shout and sayings that are frequently used during Assembly. 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
       

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

 It has been a good week.  We learned so many new things this week.  We learned the “ck” rule, the new phonogram “igh” and all six short words where the “e” says it’s long name.  Whew, we packed alot into one week. Not to worry, we will be unpacking all of these new concepts over the next couple of weeks.

“Ck” Rule: “ ‘Ck’  is used only after a single vowel that says it’s short sound.”  

The six long we words: she, he, we, me, be, the 

This coming week we will do our Thanksgiving Play on Friday right after assembly.  We will begin at 9:20.  Parents may enter the building at 9:15. Have your child wear their Native American or Pilgrim clothes to school and bring their jeans and polo to change into after the play.  I have the hats and collars here. 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Looking ahead:

Bible- We will spend the next two weeks reading and discussing the Christmas story.  I have attached the Bible Timeline we use in Kindergarten as we learn our Old Testament Stories.  They know the hand motions.  

Memory verse- Luke 2:8-20.  We are starting this later than I normally would, but I believe we can memorize it in two weeks.  They continue to surprise me. We will work on it a great deal at school.

Phonics-  Along with reviewing all of our new phonograms, we will learn “ch” and “ee.” 

Math- We will begin counting by twos, identifying even and odd numbers up to 20, and learning ½,  and ¼.  Wow, that is a lot of new content.  Again, we will take our time to unpack it all.

Science- We will be reading about what the animals are doing during the winter.

 

Important Reminders 

Links to Any Files: 

The Bible Timeline:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_jTjg-47aIQy3sHhoyyRPTXPYVCt4xp/view?usp=sharing

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

No updates this week-as there has been constant communication between everyone this week of virtual learning.

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

How will reading look different second semester in second grade?

Students will…

• read classic novels
• answer questions about what they have read.
• apply the strategies that they learned during the first semester.
• be introduced to literary terms such as protagonist, antagonist, onomatopoeia personification, etc..
• learn vocabulary
• narrate what they have read
• learn to read more fluently.

Homework Information

Monday, December 7 Math Lesson  58B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, December 8 Math Lesson 59B, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Wednesday, December 9 TEST (no math homework, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, December 10 No math homework d/t a long lesson, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

 

Important Reminders/Request

Our class Spelling Bee will be Monday, December 7. The top 2 spellers will represent second grade at the Lower Grammar Spelling Bee on Friday, December 11.  Parents of the 2 winners will be notified and invited to attend on Friday, the 11th.  

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. “Someday, you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again…” – CS Lewis, Narnia
2. In math, we are working on comparing fractions and our place values.
3. We are reading Ann Voskamp’s Advent book, and we are filling up our wall with Jesse Tree ornaments.
4. Did you know that you have a better chance of being hit in the head and dying from a coconut off a tree than being killed by a shark?!

Homework Information 

IN CLASS SPELLING BEE ON MONDAY, 12/7!

Spelling Words: (Pattern: Homophones, Sight Words) cent, scent, sent, their, there, they’re, know, no, its, it’s, flood, blood, heart, tongue, length, half, sure, sugar, orange, machine

Stella Words: tsunami, aqueduct, apostrophe

Memory: Romans 4:20-25 due Wednesday, December 16th

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Tidbits from this week:

• Genghis Khan’s death is a mystery to historians, and numerous conflicting stories have been recorded (including that he was stabbed by a captured Chinese princess!)
• A number of King Arthur’s knights learn that being skilled at fighting isn’t enough; being chivalrous and good-hearted is sometimes far more important!
• 2020’s hurricane season had 30 named storms, more than twice the average! 12 of those storms hit the United States!
• We are getting pumped up for our class spelling bee on Monday!

Homework Information

Memory: “Wind is a Cat,” stanzas 1-3, DUE THURSDAY

Spelling, lesson 15: 

1. Chronicles
2. Samuel
3. Psalms
4. Proverbs
5. prophet
6. portcullis
7. samurai
8. crusade
9. damsel
10. perilous
11. squire
12. treason
13. joust
14. questing
15. enchanter
16. dynasty
17. temperate
18. mountainous
19. Mediterranean
20. Antarctic

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

 Hopefully, I will see all my students in person on Monday.  I am so excited to see them, and teach them in the classroom.

Don’t forget Seterra.com and the Seterra app for help with learning the Asian countries map.  

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – Preposition List, Grammar Test 

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – 5th grade Math Test

Thursday- History Quiz (card 12:  Abraham Lincoln)

Friday – Science Test (Chapter 7)

Important Reminders

All class spelling bee will be this coming Monday, 12/7.

School spelling bee will be Friday, 12/11

The Gettysburg Address sec. 1-3 will be due on 12/17

The Asian Country Map test will be 12/16

This coming Friday, 12/11 is Late Start and Jeans Day

Friday, 12/18 is early dismissal at 11:00.

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: November 20, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                

                                                    

                      
 

 

As we enter the cold-weather season, we would appreciate your support with your students in reaffirming the importance of the safety precautions we committed to as a community in our reopening plan. Please re-train your students in handwashing and self-care, social distancing and mask use. It’s also very important that you be extra vigilant with your at-home checks for signs and symptoms before bringing your students to school. We should err on the side of caution and allow for longer recoveries from an illness during this season. We continue to look to our Hamilton county health department for their guidance and recommendations. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Barney.

Uniforms:

Please make sure your student is always in their Coram Deo Academy uniform. Here is the link to our uniform expectations. Some things to note:

• No pop culture items of any sort (backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.)
• Uniforms must be purchased from uniform suppliers- Lands’ End, Schoolbelles, or Custom Embroidery Indiana
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. are to be worn during the school day. If your student is chilly in class, the fleece from Lands’ End is the uniform standard.
• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. MacKay or Mr. Barney.

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (please, no more khaki shorts until the Spring!)

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Request for dismissal pick up line:

Please remember if you are the first car in the second pick up line, please pull forward all the way to the bell. This will help alleviate having cars backed up and waiting on Main Street during this busy time.

Morning Assembly for Fall/Winter

We are currently planning on moving Assembly inside to the gym (still without parents at this time due to pandemic restrictions) if either the air or windchill temperature is 32 degrees or below. We will have Assembly inside the gym as well if there is inclement weather. 

 

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. We understand that it can be difficult to be motiviated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Feeney!   

                  Snacks with Mr. Seibel!

December events

Due to recent COVID-19 restrictions put into place by the state of Indiana, we are determining the logistics of our December events. This includes our Christmas Concert, Nursing Home Caroling, and the newly planned Muffins with Moms. More details will be forthcoming.

Archery and Crochet Club

We are in the midst of developing these new clubs! Archery Club will be for Grades 4-8. We will alert everyone once more details have been finalized. 

Chess Club 

From Grandmaster Racke:
 

So many parents and students have responded positively to the restart of Chess Club this year, and I had a number of exciting plans laid out for our chess-players this quarter.

Unfortunately, with virus numbers in Indiana on the rise and the governor beginning to lay out additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID, Mr. Barney and I feel that this is not the right time to begin an indoor extracurricular, especially one with a large number of students and parents involved. We are putting Chess Club on hold while we wait for a safer time to begin.

Tuesday, November 24

This date is a full day of school, pick up will be at 3:20 PM

 

Note from Principal Mr. Barney: School Thanksgiving Celebration and Chapel:

Thanksgiving is a holiday with such scriptural and historical significance. We are instructed throughout God’s word to be grateful, to remember what God has done, and to have a heart of thanksgiving. History is full of stories of people God has used to accomplish His purposes. Squanto is a perfect example of this truth. The book, Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving, is available in the CDA bookstore. This is a great family read aloud this time of year. Your family could also spend some time researching some famous Pilgrims and Native Americans from this time period.

With the purpose of remembering the historical significance of Thanksgiving and having an attitude of gratitude, the students may dress up as either a Pilgrim or Native American on Tuesday, November 24. We will also be having a special Chapel that morning from 8:05 until 8:30. Unfortunately, because of rising cases, we do not feel we can invite parents at this time.

“Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!  Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!”  Psalm 150:1-2

      

Wednesday, November 25- Friday, November 27

Thanksgiving Break/No School

Spelling Bee: Thursday, December 3

Our Spelling Bee will be held on December 3rd. We will relay more information once details become finalized. However, due to COVID restrictions, only parents of the top two students in each grade who have advanced will be permitted to attend.

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10th!

Please let Mrs. MacKay know if your student will have their picture re-taken.

Friday, December 18

There is Early Release on this date, pick up will be at 11:00 AM 

Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1

Christmas Break

Monday, January 4

Teacher Day- No Students

Tuesday, January 5

First day back from break

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

 

 

                                   

 The Trowel is given to teachers who show intention, purpose, and skill in their teaching. Mr. Barney was our most recent recipient!

Coram Deo Shout and sayings

Here is a copy of the Coram Deo Shout and sayings that are frequently used during Assembly. 

Lunch and Recess Volunteers needed

We are in need of additional volunteers to assist during lunch and recess. If you would like to help bless our teachers in this capacity, please contact Mrs. MacKay to get connected. These volunteers typically serve one day a week and are present in the classrooms and outside during recess, allowing the teacher a brief break for their own lunch.
 

Schoolbelles is closing its physical store until Spring!

Schoolbelles has informed us that they will be closing their physical store location sooner than expected until next Spring, starting immediately. You are still able to order items online. However, the store will be changing to a different location. We will communicate all information once we receive it from Schoolbelles as to when they have reopened and the location of their new store.

Here is the current Schoolbelles information:

Website: www.schoolbelles.com
Phone: 317-255-5275

CDA School Code: S2367

 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We still have a few copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Vlog!

 

Please check out this vlog showcasing our Master Lead Teacher DeeDee Feeney and Principal Jason Barney- Classical U At Coram Deo: Education is an Atmosphere. In this vlog, Mrs. Feeney and Mr. Barney discuss how education is an atmosphere and the Habits of the Heart in the Home. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We have been busy learning about the history of Thanksgiving by reading Squanto and a story about Sarah Morton.  We have been practicing our Thanksgiving Play to be performed during our Thanksgiving Chapel.  I have received approval to perform this cute skit for the parents at 2:30 in the gym for the parents.  Please join us if you can.  I will have chairs set up so we can socially distance. 

If you can come, please park away from the pick up line in the middle of the parking lot or at the far side by the basketball hoop.  Thank you.

Looking ahead at our short week:

Bible- We will read about Hannah and Samuel. This is a very fitting story as we are thinking about what we are thankful for.

Phonics- We will review all phonograms and play some games with our high frequency words and sight words.

Math- We will begin counting by 2’s and continue practicing our math facts.

History- We will finish up our reading about the first Thanksgiving. 

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

Next week will be a short week so there will be no spelling test or math test. We will do some fun thanksgiving crafts as well as continue practicing for the spelling bee. Additionally we just read about the sailing of the Mayflower this past week so we will watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: the First Thanksgiving” on Tuesday. 

Important Reminders 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

As we come to that time of year when we become a bit pensive and thoughts of gratefulness come to mind, I want you all to know how grateful I am for each of my precious students, for my coworkers and the community that Coram Deo provides.  I pray that each of you has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The focus next week is thankfulness.  We will look into Bible verses that show we should be thankful, not only for others, but for God, as well. We will learn to write a 3-point paragraph showing three things for which we are thankful. Students will partake in a reading assessment in class.

 

Week of November 30-December 4, we will…

• Learn about The 12 Tribes of Israel
• Begin our first novel, A Question of Yams,, a missionary story based on true events
• Continue learning how to connect letters in cursive
• Learn more about the moon
• Continue rewriting stories using keywords

Homework Information

Monday, November 23 No math homework (test); read for 10 minutes, study 7’s multiplication facts

Tuesday, November 24 No homework!  Happy Thanksgiving! 

 

Monday, November 30 Math lesson 56,  study 7 facts for multiplication, read for 10 minutes

Tuesday, December 1 Math lesson 57, study spelling words, read for 10 minutes

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Math lesson 58,  study 7 facts for multiplication, read for 10 minutes

Thursday, Dec. 3 Math lesson 59, study spelling words, read for 10 minutes

Friday, Dec. 4 Math test; Spelling test over unit 4

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 

Highlights of learning from this week:

1. Odysseus has made it home, where he will soon defeat his wife’s evil suitors!
2. We have learned 3 ways to write division problems..
3. We have been filling up our “Gratitude” Wall with many hearts. We are grateful.
4. We have created a new “verse” to our favorite lunch time song:

“I may never take a trip to Sparta…

Talk with Athena…

Eat a bunch of pita…

I may never go to Olympia,

But I’m in the Lord’s army! OPA!”

Homework Information 

IN CLASS SPELLING BEE ON MONDAY, 11/23!

Spelling Words: Week of 11/30 (Pattern: al, el) normal, personal, royal, criminal, total, fatal, natural, animal, recital, arrival, chapel, hotel, camel, jewel, barrel, level, label, model, tunnel, travel 

Stella Words: Indianapolis, amphibians, descendants

Memory: Romans 4:20-25 due Wednesday, December 16th

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Tidbits from this week:

• The legend of King Arthur mixes British history from several time periods into a single story, making it tricky for historians to tell what truth might be behind the myth.
• King Richard the Lionhearted spent very little time actually ruling in Britain as king, and died during the siege of an unimportant French castle!
• Revising a paper involves changing and improving the content, while editing is about correcting mistakes in style.

 

Homework Information

Spelling: No spelling list next week–enjoy time with family and give thanks!

Memory: “The Road Not Taken,” entire poem DUE TUESDAY

Important Reminders

Monday, November 23, is the 4th grade class spelling bee; ask your students how they did afterwards!

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!  I am thankful for the privilege of being your child’s teacher!  What a delightful and engaged group of students the Lord has blessed me with.  

Don’t forget the Seterra app or Seterra.com.  The students are working on the countries of Asia map.  

 

Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – Gettysburg Address (sec. 1), Preposition List 

Wed-Fri – Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!!!!

Monday – Class Spelling Bee

Tuesday-  None

Wednesday – Math Test (5th grade), Grammar Test

Thursday – All School Spelling Bee at 1:00, History Quiz (Card 11), Gettysburg Address (sec. 1-2)

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 2:14-16), Science Test (Chapter 7)

Important Reminders

  Class Spelling Bee will be Monday, 11/30, School Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, 12/3.

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.

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Update: November 13, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                                                                                           
 

 

Classical U Fall 2020 “Education is an Atmosphere….”

We had a great turnout for this event! Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy night to join us. We look forward to offering this again in the Spring!

Uniforms:

Please make sure your student is always in their Coram Deo Academy uniform. Here is the link to our uniform expectations. Some things to note:

• No pop culture items of any sort (backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.)
• Uniforms must be purchased from uniform suppliers- Lands’ End, Schoolbelles, or Custom Embroidery Indiana
• No hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. are to be worn during the school day. If your student is chilly in class, the fleece from Lands’ End is the uniform standard.
• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. MacKay or Mr. Barney.

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (please, no more khaki shorts until the Spring!)

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Request for dismissal pick up line:

Please remember if you are the first car in the second pick up line, please pull forward all the way to the bell. This will help alleviate having cars backed up and waiting on Main Street during this busy time.

Morning Assembly for Fall/Winter

We are currently planning on moving Assembly inside to the gym (still without parents at this time due to pandemic restrictions) if either the air or windchill temperature is 32 degrees or below. We will have Assembly inside the gym as well if there is inclement weather. 

 

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. We understand that it can be difficult to be motiviated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

                    

 

December events

Due to recent COVID-19 restrictions put into place by the state of Indiana, we are determining the logistics of our December events. This includes our Christmas Concert, Nursing Home Caroling, and the newly planned Muffins with Moms. More details will be forthcoming.

Chess Club 

From Grandmaster Racke:
 

So many parents and students have responded positively to the restart of Chess Club this year, and I had a number of exciting plans laid out for our chess-players this quarter.

Unfortunately, with virus numbers in Indiana on the rise and the governor beginning to lay out additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID, Mr. Barney and I feel that this is not the right time to begin an indoor extracurricular, especially one with a large number of students and parents involved. We are putting Chess Club on hold while we wait for a safer time to begin.

Friday, November 20th

Late Start, Jeans Day, Truth, Goodness, and Beau-TEA, and Parent Ambassador Meeting!

Next Friday will be Late Start. This means school will start at 9:00 AM that day. We understand that before care might be beneficial to families as well.

We are in need of parent volunteers to serve by providing before care for students starting at 8:00 AM on Late Start days. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you are able to assist us in this capacity.

We ask that you please reserve a spot for your child/children. Please contact Mrs. MacKay to reserve your child’s place. Mrs. MacKay will contact you if you have signed up for before care, but we do not have any volunteers to run the program that day.

For Jeans Day, we want this to be a fun perk to our students, but we also have a few parameters to keep in mind:

1. Bottoms: Full-length jeans in good condition only (no jean shorts, no jeggings, no holes, rips, etc. on the jeans)

2. Tops: Uniform CDA polo shirt only

3. Shoes: Tennis shoes are OK!

Truth, Goodness, and Beau-TEA – More details to follow!

Parent Ambassador meeting– our next meeting is November 20th at 2:00 PM in the White Chapel. We will brainstorm more creative ideas on how to reach out to members of our community especially future Kindergarten parents.

There will NOT be a Parent-Teacher Fellowship meeting this month.

Note from Principal Mr. Barney: School Thanksgiving Celebration and Chapel:

Thanksgiving is a holiday with such scriptural and historical significance. We are instructed throughout God’s word to be grateful, to remember what God has done, and to have a heart of thanksgiving. History is full of stories of people God has used to accomplish His purposes. Squanto is a perfect example of this truth. The book, Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving, is available in the CDA bookstore. This is a great family read aloud this time of year. Your family could also spend some time researching some famous Pilgrims and Native Americans from this time period.  

With the purpose of remembering the historical significance of Thanksgiving and having an attitude of gratitude, the students may dress up as either a Pilgrim or Native American on Tuesday, November 24. We will also be having a special Chapel that morning from 8:05 until 8:30. Unfortunately, because of rising cases, we do not feel we can invite parents at this time. 

“Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!  Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!”  Psalm 150:1-2

                        

Spelling Bee: Thursday, December 3

Our Spelling Bee will be held on December 3rd. We will relay more information once details become finalized. However, due to COVID restrictions, only parents of the top two students in each grade who have advanced will be permitted to attend.

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10th!

Please let Mrs. MacKay know if your student will have their picture re-taken.

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

 

 

                          

 

Coram Deo Shout and sayings

Here is a copy of the Coram Deo Shout and sayings that are frequently used during Assembly. 

Lunch and Recess Volunteers needed

We are in need of additional volunteers to assist during lunch and recess. If you would like to help bless our teachers in this capacity, please contact Mrs. MacKay to get connected. These volunteers typically serve one day a week and are present in the classrooms and outside during recess, allowing the teacher a brief break for their own lunch.
 

Schoolbelles is closing its physical store until Spring!

Schoolbelles has informed us that they will be closing their physical store location sooner than expected until next Spring, starting immediately. You are still able to order items online. However, the store will be changing to a different location. We will communicate all information once we receive it from Schoolbelles as to when they have reopened and the location of their new store.

Here is the current Schoolbelles information:

Website: www.schoolbelles.com
Phone: 317-255-5275

CDA School Code: S2367

 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We still have a few copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

 

Please check out this blog written by one of our parents Valerie Malabonga- Alumni Interview Series: Leah Bobbitt-Rischar and Luke Rischar. In this article, Mrs. Malabonga discusses with two of our alumni the value of a Coram Deo education. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We got a good jump start on practicing for our Thanksgiving Play in which we will perform at the Thanksgiving Chapel November 24th.  I sent home today what character your child will need to dress like on November 24.  Let me know if you need any help with a costume.  This is always such a fun day for the students. 

 Looking ahead:

Bible: We will be reading about Ruth, Naomi, Boaz and Obed this week.  Continue working on Psalm 23.

Phonics: We will continue to work with our phonograms “sh” and “th.”  We will learn “ck.”  We will work with the following “high frequency” words to be able to read them quickly and smoothly: “this, that, he, she, go, so, we, is, had, a, his, the.”  

Reading:  Readers will come home on Monday and Wednesday.   

Math:  We will begin counting dimes, and telling time to the hour. We will also continue working on our math doubles math facts , +1 math facts, and our +0 math facts.

History- We will be reading about the original Thanksgiving and practicing for our skit.  Unless I heard from you, I let the kids choose weather they wanted to be a Native American or Pilgrim.  Here is what we came up with:  Natitive Americans: Nora, Kendall, Rylee, Xander, Christina, Isla and Jason.

                      Pilgrims: Will, Colbie, Jack, Sam, Willow, Truman, Davey, Jameson

 

Important Reminders 

Show and tell this week will be to bring another item that you are thankful for. 

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

We have had some wonderful moments in our lessons this week as we have continued to deep into our lessons about Jesus, as well as beginning our study of history.

 

Bible- In Bible this week we explored Jesus’ heart to let the children come to Him and how He talked about the kingdom of God belonging to them! They beamed to know that Jesus has offered them a special place, and important place in His kingdom as well as a jobs to see His kingdom be established here on earth through them! We also talked about how our problems are just doors for us to experience Jesus as the answer. We usually see problems as bad things but really, they are platforms for God to BE the answer. In the story of Lazarus, the problem of the death of Lazarus became the door for Jesus to reveal Himself as the answer- the One who raises us from the dead. We can now THANK God for problems because they are doors for us to experience Jesus as the answer! 

History- We started this week by asking the questions: What is history? And When did history begin? We then reviewed the creation story by reading When the World was New and started our history timeline with this story.

Read Aloud- We have started in time for Thanksgiving, The Story of Squanto, First Friend to the Pilgrims. In this piece of historical fiction, we are learning about the life of Squanto (Tisquantum). We have opened our study of American History by discussing how there were many wonderful things woven into our story as well as many unlovely things (Squanto and other native Americans enslaved). We will continue to navigate the good and the bad. We talked about letting the sad parts and the bad parts lead us to lament. Lament is a Holy response to things that are not right. We will continue to talk about how Jesus will emerge as the hero of all stories, of all nations, and of our lives. 

Math- We are growing in our skills to count money using a mixture of nickels, dimes and pennies. We are also still growing in our ability to hone in on what the problem is in math in order to be able know which information to focus on. We have completed through lesson 52 this week and completed an assessment this week. 

Spelling/Phonics: Next week we will learn the phoneme -ey which can say long ‘a’ or long ‘e’. We will also practice making plural nouns by adding an es. The rule is if it hisses or buzzes in its ending sound or if making it plural changes the number of syllables, you add an “es” to make it plural. Our words to reinforce these two concepts will be: they, whey, turkey, foxes, bushes, dishes and our sight words will be egg and fifth. 

Important Reminders 

-Recitations/memory verse will be due on Monday, November 30. 

-PLEASE make sure your child has his or her name written in each jacket or item of clothing that is consistently removed at school. 

-Please make sure students have WARM coats and gloves for recess from here on out. 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

What are we learning in Astronomy:

• We have studied the sun, Mercury, Venus and Earth.
• We just finished our study of Earth and saw how God made it
  • The perfect distance from the sun
  • The perfect tilt  so we can have seasons
  • The perfect atmosphere, which is filled mostly with oxygen so we can breathe
  • The perfect temperature, not too hot and not too cold
• We did an experiment to see the earth’s layers using playdough
• We watched a short video to reiterate everything we’ve learned about our planet
• Our next unit of study will be the Moon!

 

Ask your child…

• To tell you the story about Joseph as a Slave
• What is the definition of perimeter?
• To tell you school subjects in Latin…mathematica, lectio, grammatica, scriptio, physica, historia
• What is a contraction?
• To sing their grammar jingles for you (noun, verb, adjective, article adjective)

 

Homework Information

Monday, November 16 Math Lesson 50, study math facts, read for 10 minutes

Tuesday, November 17 Math Lesson 51, study spelling words, read for 10 minutes

Wednesday, November 18 Math Lesson 52,  study math facts, read for 10 minutes

Thursday, November 19 Math Lesson 53, study spelling words, read for 10 minutes

Friday, November 20 Late Start!  Jeans Day (with a CDA polo)

Important Reminders/Request

At this point in our 3rd grade math curriculum , students should know how to multiply by 0, 1, 10 and 7.  If they don’t know these by “heart” (no using fingers, etc), now is the time to step up the study at home.  Thanks for working with your child and I as a team! Teamwork makes the dream work!

 

Our poem, The Months will be due for a recitation grade on Friday, November 20 (all stanzas). 

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

Highlights of learning from this week:

1. Odysseus is getting closer to finding his way home to Ithaca! 
2. God has a divine plan for His glory and our good. What God plans always happens just as He plans it to be. AMEN!.
3. We are working on adding and subtracting decimals and comparing money fractions.
4. We have been filling up our “Gratitude” Wall with many hearts. We are grateful.

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: al, el) normal, personal, royal, criminal, total, fatal, natural, animal, recital, arrival, chapel, hotel, camel, jewel, barrel, level, label, model, tunnel, travel 

Stella Words: Indianapolis, amphibians, descendants

Memory: Psalm 33:1-9 due this Friday, November 20th 

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Thank you to those able to make it to our first Classical U this past week!

Tidbits from this week:

• Richard the Lionhearted may have been brave, but he wasn’t very wise; he quarreled with other Christian rulers during the Crusade and ended up in an Austrian dungeon!
• Rainforests of the tropical climates cover about 7% of the Earth’s surface, but they contain more than 50% of the planet’s animal and plant species!
• The Queen and King of Hearts, rulers of Wonderland, do not follow proper court procedure. At all.

Homework Information

Memory: “The Road Not Taken,” entire poem, DUE FRIDAY

Spelling – Homophones, pt. 3: fowl, foul, hole, whole, weather, whether, their, there, principle, principal, which, witch, right, write, rite

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

Don’t forget to be studying for the Spelling Bee, Map of Asia, Preposition lists, and History cards 1-10. 

We will soon be starting to learn “The Gettysburg Address.”  

The students are doing so well on learning the Book of James.  Keep up the Good work, 5/6th graders! 

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – Grammar Test

Tuesday – Science Test (Chapter 6-Three Laws of Motion)

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List #11), Math Test (5th grade)

Thursday – History Test (Cards 1-10)

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 2:8-13)

Important Reminders

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.  

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

No updates this week.

 

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: November 6, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                                                             
 

 

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who completed our 2020-2021 Annual Parent Survey. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback, as well as your continued partnership this school year. Your honest answers and responses help us (the Board and Administration) better serve you and your desires for our school. 
                            

Classical U Fall 2020 “Education is an Atmosphere….”

Pitch in for a babysitter. Come to Classical U. Be inspired.

6:30 – 8:00 pm, next Thursday: 11/12/20

The purpose of Classical U at Coram Deo Academy is to inspire and equip parents in their God-given role as their children’s primary educators. We will begin by meeting as a community in the gymnasium, hearing announcements and the vision of education as an atmosphere from Jason and Dave.

Then parents will have the opportunity to choose to attend 2 of 4 lessons that are about 30 min each (at approx. 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm). These lessons by our skilled teachers will inspire parents and give practical tips for helping with homework and creating an atmosphere of learning in your home.

Habits of the Heart with DeeDee Feeney, Kindergarten 

Location: Gymnasium

At Coram Deo Academy, we help our students practice habits that will benefit them for life, not just for school. Rather than using behavior modification, we focus on character by helping our students practice Attention, Obedience, Respect, and Responsibility. In this class I will share with you some practical tips that you can use at home to help you help your child form habits that will last a lifetime.

The Power of Music with Emma Foss, Music Instructor 

Location: Music Room

Description coming….

THE GREAT MORTALITY: The Black Death and the End of the Middle Ages with Daniel Racke, 4th Grade

Location: White Chapel

Unseen, incomprehensible, and deadly, the Black Death ravaged Europe in the late Middle Ages, killing one to two thirds of the entire population of the continent. For the devout Christians of the time, none too well educated in microbiology or epidemiology, the horror and death of the Pestilence meant the End Times had come. When the disease finally burnt itself out, it left a changed economic and cultural landscape, ready to emerge into the Modern Age. Come hear the messy and fascinating details at Classical U with Mr. Racke.

Narration and the Image of God with Jason Barney, Principal

Location: Sanctuary

Come learn about the teaching tool of narration and how it respects children as persons made in the Image of God! We’ll encounter some thoughts from the British Christian educator Charlotte Mason about how this ancient tool of learning takes children’s natural joy in storytelling and uses it as the ground plan of their education. Experience it yourself through partner-telling a short inspiring story at the end of our time.

Uniform Changes: November 1st

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (no more shorts!)

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Request for dismissal pick up line:

Please remember if you are the first car in the second pick up line, please pull forward all the way to the bell. This will help alleviate having cars backed up and waiting on Main Street during this busy time.

Morning Assembly for Fall/Winter

We are currently planning on moving Assembly inside to the gym (still without parents at this time due to pandemic restrictions) if either the air or windchill temperature is 32 degrees or below. We will have Assembly inside the gym as well if there is inclement weather. 

 

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. We understand that it can be difficult to be motiviated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

                               

 

Classical U: Thursday, November 12 6:30-8:00 PM

Pitch in for a babysitter. Come to Classical U. Be inspired.

Chess Club callout

From Grandmaster Racke:

CALLING ALL CHESS LOVERS

WHAT: CDA Chess Club–back, by popular demand!

WHEN: Each Thursday of the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 3:30pm-4:15pm

WHERE: CDA gymnasium

WHO: Students interested in improving their skills or learning to play chess; parents willing to help, organize, and lead

HOW: Sign up by sending an email to Mr. Racke (dracke@coramdeo-in.com) with the names of the students and/or parents interested in participating

Levelled play! Tournaments for advanced players! End-of-year trophies?!?!

First week of Chess Club will be THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12! Sign up and I will see you there.

–Grandmaster Racke

                        

Thanksgiving Chapel

Thanksgiving Chapel will be on Tuesday, November 24. Students are encouraged to wear Native American or Pilgrim attire for school that day. 

Spelling Bee: Thursday, December 3

Our Spelling Bee will be held on December 3rd. We will relay more information once details become finalized. However, due to COVID restrictions, only parents of the top two students in each grade who have advanced will be permitted to attend.

 

Christmas Concert: Friday, December 4

We are currently planning to have our Christmas Concert on Friday, December 4. We will relay more information once details become finalized.

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10th!

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

 

Community

 

 

                          

 

Rocket Day for 2nd and 6th Grades was a blast!

Mrs. Smith’s students are studying astronomy, and Mr. Seibel’s students love seeing explosive applications of the content that they are learning.  The sixth graders shot off rockets with the assistance of the second graders. Students were also able to listen to Mr. Zeaton, an engineer at Rolls Royce, explain how a Potato gun works and then… watched him shoot it off into the sky!

Mr. Orton presents his coin collection

From Mrs. Warman: “Last year, I met a man named John Orton through the Glendale Library who has traveled the world and done excavating in Egypt and Israel. He presented a large display of items and photography last year, and the 3rd and 4th grade were eager to have him back. 

He has spent over 40 hours this summer on an American and Foreign coin collection that he has, as well as photographs from his travels.” This past Wednesday, students were able to view Mr. Orton’s coin collection and listen to a presentation as well. Thank you Mrs. Warman for arranging such a unique opportunity for our students!

                                    

Thank you for your generosity in contributing to a gift for the Seibels!

As you may know, the Seibels are welcoming baby #5 any day now! Thanks to your extreme generosity, we were able to present to the Seibels a gift card to Target for $425, as well as a gift card to Amazon for $425 at Assembly on November 6. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping make this gift so special!

                                                                         

Lunch and Recess Volunteers needed

We are in need of additional volunteers to assist during lunch and recess. If you would like to help bless our teachers in this capacity, please contact Mrs. MacKay to get connected. These volunteers typically serve one day a week and are present in the classrooms and outside during recess, allowing the teacher a brief break for their own lunch.
 

Schoolbelles is closing its physical store until Spring!

Schoolbelles has informed us that they will be closing their physical store location sooner than expected until next Spring, starting immediately. You are still able to order items online. However, the store will be changing to a different location. We will communicate all information once we receive it from Schoolbelles as to when they have reopened and the location of their new store.

Here is the current Schoolbelles information:

Website: www.schoolbelles.com
Phone: 317-255-5275

CDA School Code: S2367

 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We still have a few copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

 

Please check out this blog written by our Head of School, Dave Seibel- Project Legacy-Whitley Yates. In this Project Legacy article, Mr. Seibel shares lessons learned from Whitley Yates about the importance of life, rhetoric, and relationship. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

It has been fun practicing for Grandparent’s Day.  We are now going to begin practicing for our Thanksgiving Day skit. These Kindergartners will be used to presenting in front of a crowd by the time they are finished with Kindergarten.  Please let me know if you would prefer your child to be a Pilgrim or an American Indian.   

Looking Ahead:

Bible: We will be looking at the Judges Deborah, Gedeon, and Samson this week. 

Our November memory passage is Psalm 23. (See folders)

Phonics- We will learn our first spelling rule: “AEOU say their long sound at the end of a syllable.

Words that we will read that apply to this rule are he, she, go, so, no, we.

Writing- We will practice writing our uppercase and lowercase F and H this week.  We will also begin our Thankful journal. 

Math- We will continue to practice all the math facts we have learned thus far and add our +0 facts.  We will also continue to practice writing our number sentences for our story problems. 

History- We will begin reading about the history of Thanksgiving.  We will use our map to track the pilgrims.  

Important Reminders 

Show and tell this week: Bring one item that you are thankful for. 

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

Happy Friday, families! I first want to start by apologizing…I realized after receiving the newsletter last week that my section had gotten cut short. When I was typing it, the area I was in was having trouble with the wifi and I did not realize it didn’t save the last part of my draft, so forgive the short communication please! 

Here is a longer rundown of where we are:

Bible- We have had some good discussions this past week in our Bible lessons. From taking time to remember (despite this crazy election) who sits on the throne and where we put our hope to delving into the importance of taking every thought captive to Jesus and to truth, this has felt like a fruitful week. (I also have to admit, the election conversations we have had this week have been super refreshing as the first graders seemed to be able to talk about it and disagree better than most adults I know! 🙂 

Math- Due to the short week, we covered three lessons this week and did not do any assessments. Next week we will pick back up with our normal daily lessons and assessments rhythm. Concepts introduced this week include counting nickels and honing our skills of determining which story problem information is necessary and which details we can ignore based on what the questions are asking us to focus on. 

Phonics/Spelling- Our two new phonemes for next week are -dge (“j”) and -ph (“f”). Our new spelling words are: edge, judge, ridge, phone, graph, dolphin and the  sight words will be this and fourth. As usual, pretest will be Thursday and actual test will be Friday. 

History/Geography- We will begin our study of history and geography next week by reviewing the seven continents (geography) as well as reviewing the basics of creation (HIS-story is God’s story of the world) before diving into the birth of America and our study of maps and the US states. 

 

Important Reminders 

-We will pick back up with show and tell next week (Friday). Students may bring items that exhibit a correlation with our phonemes (dge, or ph). 

 

-New recitation and scripture memory pieces were sent home this week (in the red folders). The due date for these will be Monday, November 30. The assignments are Proverbs 2:6-8 and the poem “The Seven Continents” by Gina Sanguino. 

 

-For those of you who have asked, I am still working on putting together a plan for field trips (which are tricky this year.) I will let you know asap when I am able to finalize those plans.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

Students enjoyed reciting their Psalm 8:1-9 passage for Grandparent’s Day today!  It was so nice to see the support of so many grandparents. Our class is working on The Months poem for the next few weeks.  We have been practicing our words for the Spelling Bee, as well.  I love that there are so many opportunities for students to hone their public speaking skills at such a young age!

 

What kinds of skills is my child learning in Reading?

• Fiction books have a setting, characters, problem/solution, plot
• Non-Fiction books have Table of Contents, bold/italicized words, photographs, captions, graphs, glossary, index, headings
• Making a mental picture while you’re reading
• How to compare/contrast
• Author’s purpose
• How to “scoop up words” (to read more fluently)
• What to do when you come to a words you don’t know 
  • Look at the picture
  • Get your mouth ready (to make the first sound)
  • Chunk it up
  • Stretch out the sounds
  • Does it sound/look right
  • Take a guess
  • Hop over the word

 

Ask your child if she/he can tell you…

• Who were Jacob and Esau?
• What did Jacob do to Isaac?
• What is an oblique line?
• What 2 letters spell the phonogram /er/ ?
• What 2 letters spell the phonogram that says long a, short e, and long a?
• How do you say “I fly” in Latin?  “I walk”?

 

Homework Information

Monday, November 9 Math lesson 46B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, November 10 Math lesson 47B, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Wednesday, November 11 Math lesson 48B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, November 12 Spelling Test tomorrow! Math lesson 49B, read for 10 minutes

Important Reminders/Request

I still see many students using their fingers to count on math facts tests.  Please make a concerted effort to help your child memorize his/her facts.  Remember, we are doing 3rd grade math.  As students progress to higher grades of math, they need these basic facts embedded into their memories.  Flash cards or a certain amount of “screen time” devoted to a math fact program daily would help your child so much. 

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. We finished part 1 of “The Odyssey”!
2. God is Sovereign, Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent.
3. We learned that 1/10 is the same as 0.10 and 35/100 is the same as 0.35
4. We are excited to celebrate Ancient Greece with an Olympics and Feast next Friday!

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: ew, ue) curfew, few, dew, knew, hew, stew, pew, nephew, new, argue, avenue, barbecue, continue, cue, due, virtue, value, rescue, statue, sue

Stella Words: energize, excitement, entertain

Memory: Psalm 33:1-9 due Friday, November 20th 

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Thank you to all–students, parents, and grandparents–who helped make Grandparents Day a success! Come out to Classical U next Thursday evening for a preview of what the 4th graders will get to learn about later this year: the Black Death!

 

Other tidbits from this week:

• Hatters were stereotypically mad because one of the materials they used to make hats was mercury!
• Camels are incredibly well-adapted to arid climates; they can store water in their blood, and have extra-long eyelashes that act as sand filters!
• Peasants were forbidden from owning weapons in medieval Japan, so commoners who wanted to strike back against their samurai overlords were forced to use adapted farm tools; that’s where many of the traditional “ninja” weapons come from!

Homework Information

Spelling: TBA

Memory: “The Road Not Taken”, stanzas 1-3 DUE FRIDAY

Important Reminders

Don’t forget that last week was the last opportunity to wear shorts with the regular uniform (though it is 71 degrees as I type this).

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

*Students are working on learning Asian countries, “The Gettysburg Address,” and the list of prepositions.  

*Don’t forget about Seterra.com or the Seterra app

*Learning to type is a great skill to learn.  Use Typingclub.com or Typing.com.

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List 10)

Thursday – History Quiz (card 9)

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 2:6-10)

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Get audio and e-books for on-the run at Epic! Sign-in here to your own free account by joining with class code yjv6429.
•  Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

 

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: October 30, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.                                                                                                                                             
 

 

Annual CDA Parent Survey is now available!

Please complete this annual CDA Parent Survey by November 6th. Thank you for your thoughts on these topics, we appreciate your feedback and your continued partnership this school year. Your honest answers and responses can help us (the Board and Administration) better serve you and your desires for our school. 
                            

Clarification regarding hair accessories:

 

We have had some questions concerning what hair accessories are allowed under our uniform policy. Here is clarification on the topic of hair accessories as discussed in our student handbook:

Acceptable hair accessories would include:

1) A headband, barrette, scrunchy, or bow that is made from our CDA plaid (can be purchased from Schoolbelles)

2) A plain black, plain red, or plain white headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. No decorations should be on the headband, barrette, scrunchy, ponytail holder, or bow. A plain black, or plain red, or plain white headband with the same color bow is acceptable.

Request for dismissal pick up line:

Please remember if you are the first car in the second pick up line, please pull forward all the way to the bell. This will help alleviate having cars backed up and waiting on Main Street during this busy time.

Morning Assembly for Fall/Winter

We have been receiving many questions regarding if Assembly will remain outside all year, or if we will move inside at some point. Our objective during this current pandemic environment of having Assembly outside is to include as many parents as we can at the start of our day together. We believe we are partners together, and worshiping, singing, praying, and meeting together are key ways of growing in our relationship with our families.

However, we do live in Indiana and it does get pretty chilly. We are currently planning on moving Assembly inside to the gym (still without parents at this time due to pandemic restrictions) if either the air or windchill temperature is 32 degrees or below. We will have Assembly inside the gym as well if there is inclement weather. 

Of course, we will re-address this if the current conditions change and restrictions are lessened. We pray that we can all be together soon- both inside and outside!
 

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. We understand that it can be difficult to be motiviated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

                    

 

Uniform Changes: November 1st

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (no more shorts!)

No School: Election Day- November 3rd

Chess Club callout

From Grandmaster Racke:

CALLING ALL CHESS LOVERS

WHAT: CDA Chess Club–back, by popular demand!

WHEN: Each Thursday of the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 3:30pm-4:15pm

WHERE: CDA gymnasium

WHO: Students interested in improving their skills or learning to play chess; parents willing to help, organize, and lead

HOW: Sign up by sending an email to Mr. Racke (dracke@coramdeo-in.com) with the names of the students and/or parents interested in participating

Levelled play! Tournaments for advanced players! End-of-year trophies?!?!

First week of Chess Club will be THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5! Sign up and I will see you there.

–Grandmaster Racke

Uniform change for next week ONLY-due to Grandparents Day

For next week only, we will wear our everyday polo uniform on Thursday, and our Chapel dress uniform on Friday!

Grandparents Day- November 6!

 

We have mailed invitations to CDA grandparents to this year’s Grandparents Day. The event may look a little different than it has in years past, but we will still be able to spend time with these important family members! Grandparents will be able to see recitations and join in singing hymns with students in the gym. 

Detailed information for this event can be found here. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we request that all grandparents RSVP to Mrs. MacKay.

We also encourage you to write a personal invitation letter to grandparents if you feel that would be appropriate. 

 

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10th!

 

Community

 

 

                              

 

Spelling Bee

Our Spelling Bee will be held on December 3rd. We will relay more information once details become finalized. However, due to COVID restrictions, only parents of the top two students in each grade who have advanced will be permitted to attend.

The Brick is passed on!

The Brick is given to an exemplary student for learning with attention, obedience, respect, and responsibility. The brick is given by the current brick holder to another.

Lunch and Recess Volunteers needed

We are in need of additional volunteers to assist during lunch and recess. If you would like to help bless our teachers in this capacity, please contact Mrs. MacKay to get connected. These volunteers typically serve one day a week and are present in the classrooms and outside during recess, allowing the teacher a brief break for their own lunch.
 

Schoolbelles is closing its physical store until Spring!

Schoolbelles has informed us that they will be closing their physical store location on November 15th until next Spring. You will still be able to order items online. However, the store will be changing to a different location. We will communicate all information once we receive it from Schoolbelles as to when they have reopened and the location of their new store.

Here is the current Schoolbelles information:

Website: www.schoolbelles.com
Phone: 317-255-5275
Retail location: 2635 E. 62nd St. Suite 2018, Glendale Town Center in Indianapolis

CDA School Code: S2367

 

Donated supplies thank you!

Our community is absolutely amazing! In just one week, you have surpassed all expectations and provided many, many paper towels. Thank you so much for your generosity, and for helping our students keep their hands washed and surfaces cleaned! Thank you!

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We do have extra copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

 

Please check out this blog written by a CDA parent, Jen Hutson- Zombies vs. Saints: Is Halloween More Heaven or Hell? This blog discusses if Halloween is an innocent tradition or a disguise for Satan worshiping cults. The truth is not found in either extreme. And while it may be futile to spiritualize our modern Halloween practices, there is an opportunity to seize virtue from the roots of its celebration. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We had a lot of fun exploring our pumpkin this week.  See our pumpkin book that went home today for all that we learned about our pumpkins.   We will be working with leaves next week. 

Now that it is getting colder and the kids are wearing their coats, I need your help.  Will you please help your children pull out  their coat sleeves to put on their coats and zip them up themselves.  It is taking us so long to get out to recess as so many need my help getting their coats straightened to put on.  Thank you for helping your child with this. 

Looking Ahead:

Bible- We will be reviewing all of the stories we have learned so far in Bible as well as making our Bible notebook that contains one important fact about each book from Genesis to Joshua. 

Memory verse- Joshua 1:9 “ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Phonics- We will learn two new phonograms: sh, and th.

Writing- We will be practicing Ss, T t this week.  We will finish our October Copy Journal.

Reading- Readers will come home on Mondays and Wednesdays for your child to read with you. Please sign the sheet in your child’s folder after they have read the book.  I may send the same book home more than once if I think your child needs more time with that book. 

Math-  We will begin out +0 math facts, weigh objects, count by 10 to 100 and continue working on  writing our number sentences to explain a story problem.

Science- We will be working with our fall leaves this week. We will sort, measure and do an experiment that will help us discover why the leaves turn colors in the fall. 

Important Reminders 

-For Grandparent’s Day we will be reciting All Things Bright and Beautiful.  We will recite this at Monday’s Assembly as well.

-Our class will be doing a simple Thanksgiving Play for our Thanksgiving Chapel on November 24th.  I will be dividing the class into Pilgrims and Native Americans for this play.  If you have a preference, let me know this week.  I will let you know by the end of the week if your child will be a pilgrim or Native American.

-If you are taking your child trick or treating, feel free to make a trip up to Sheridan to knock on the Feeney door.  There will be a Chai Latte, or coffee for the adults. 

 

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!!!

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

I have such a hard working group of students this year which makes learning so fun! Here are some of the highlights of what we are learning and what we are heading into next week:

 

Spelling/Phonics: With next week being an irregular week, we will not learn new phonemes. Instead, we will practice spelling words that coincide with our rules we are learning about suffixes, namely -ing as well as words that deal end in two consonants which make the vowel in the middle of the word say it’s long sound. The shortened list we will practice to support these rules is: kicking, running, punching, find, wild, cold.

Math: We are still learning about money and counting coins, and adding 10 to numbers.

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

What is calendar time and what does my child learn?

• How to sing days of the week/months of the year in English and Latin
• Adding one straw per day for our count of school days (practicing adding ones and grouping them into bundles of ten)
• How to use a calendar
• Hold discussions about the weather
• comparing/contrasting today’s temperature with yesterday’s temperature

 

Ask your child…

• Who was Rebekah from the Bible?
• How did Isaac’s servant know Rebekah was the one Isaac was to marry?
• How many quarters make one dollar?
• What are the freezing/boiling points on the Fahrenheit scale?
• What two letters make  up the phonogram /k/?
• What was the name of the man who was the dictator of the Akkadians?
• What do these Latin words mean? Dico, clamp, sussuro, scribo, oro?  (Hint: they all have to do with communication)
• Name three ways that God made the earth so perfect for us to live. 

 

Homework Information

Monday, November 2 Math Lesson 43B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, November 3 No School

Wednesday, November 4 Math Lesson 44B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, November 5 Math Test, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Friday, November 6 Grandparent’s Day, Early Dismissal

Important Reminders/Requests

CDA will be holding class- and school-wide  Spelling Bees! November calendars were sent home today with practice dates, along with a list of words students can study to be ready for the all-Grammar School Spelling Bee in December!

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. We have finished learning every cursive letter in upper and lowercase!
2. God is behind the order of creation.
3. Odysseus is a good leader because he 1) Looks ahead 2) Makes a plan 3) Has courage 4)Respects the gods 5) Is loyal to his men and family – How could we turn these into our habits so that we can be better leaders?
4. We have learned ⅞ part of speech!

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: y, ey) dirty, happy, skinny, candy, puppy, pantry, party, city, pity, slippery, valley, chimney, turkey, hockey, journey, monkey, money, honey, donkey, key

Stella Words: laughter, belief, perform

Memory: Psalm 33:1-9 due Friday, November 20th 

 

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Tidbits from this week:

• Attacking a castle head-on was a dangerous proposition, as the defenders could launch arrows, rocks, and hot oil or tar at you through arrow slits or murder holes!
• Although the kingdom of Judah only consisted of two of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, it was the same size as its neighbor Israel!
• The Inuit people of the Arctic can create an igloo for shelter from Arctic cold using only a knife and a saw!

Homework Information

Spelling, Week 11–Homophones: berry, bury, passed, past, yoke, yolk, coarse, course, tacks, tax, altar, alter, their, there, they’re

Memory: “The Road Not Taken,” stanzas 1-2 DUE THURSDAY

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

We have moved on to the map of Asia.  The students will have until the week before Christmas break to study the countries of Asia.  Remember Seterra.com or the Seterra app  is a great resource for learning their geography.  

 We will be reciting all of James 1 on Wednesday morning during Assembly.  Parents are welcome!  

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday- No School (Election Day)

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List #9), Grammar Test 

Thursday – History Quiz (Westward Expansion)

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 2:1-7)

Important Reminders

There is no school on Tuesday because of the Election.  Enjoy your day!

Grandparent’s Day is on Friday, so there is Early Dismissal at about 11 a.m.  

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Get audio and e-books for on-the run at Epic! Sign-in here to your own free account by joining with class code yjv6429.
•  Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

 

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: October 23, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                                                               
 

 

Annual CDA Parent Survey is now available!

Please complete this annual CDA Parent Survey by November 6th. Thank you for your thoughts on these topics, we appreciate your feedback and your continued partnership this school year. Your honest answers and responses can help us (the Board and Administration) better serve you and your desires for our school. 
                            

Morning Assembly for Fall/Winter

We have been receiving many questions regarding if Assembly will remain outside all year, or if we will move inside at some point. Our objective during this current pandemic environment of having Assembly outside is to include as many parents as we can at the start of our day together. We believe we are partners together, and worshiping, singing, praying, and meeting together are key ways of growing in our relationship with our families.

However, we do live in Indiana and it does get pretty chilly. We are currently planning on moving Assembly inside to the gym (still without parents at this time due to pandemic restrictions) if either the air or windchill temperature is 32 degrees or below. We will have Assembly inside the gym as well if there is inclement weather. 

Of course, we will re-address this if the current conditions change and restrictions are lessened. We pray that we can all be together soon- both inside and outside!
 

Tardies………

Students are considered TARDY if they are not in their class line for Assembly at 8:00 AM. We understand that it can be difficult to be motiviated to get up and moving during the Fall and Winter when it is darker out, but please ensure your student arrives by the start of the day.
 

Teacher Updates

Please note our Teacher Updates at the bottom of this communication. We have added Music updates this week as well.

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

                    

 

  

 

Friday, October 30th:

Late Start, Jeans Day, Rocket Day, and Parent-Teacher Fellowship Meeting!

Next Friday will be Late Start. This means school will start at 9:00 AM that day. We understand that before care might be beneficial to families as well.

We are in need of parent volunteers to serve by providing before care for students starting at 8:00 AM on Late Start days. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you are able to assist us in this capacity.

We ask that you please reserve a spot for your child/children. Please contact Mrs. MacKay to reserve your child’s place. Mrs. MacKay will contact you if you have signed up for before care, but we do not have any volunteers to run the program that day.

For Jeans Day, we want this to be a fun perk to our students, but we also have a few parameters to keep in mind:

1. Bottoms: Full-length jeans in good condition only (no jean shorts, no jeggings, no holes, rips, etc. on the jeans)

2. Tops: Uniform CDA polo shirt only

3. Shoes: Tennis shoes are OK!

Rocket Day– Families of second and sixth grade CDA students are invited to Rocket Day. (Please note: If you bring a little, you will need to be vigilant in overseeing them so Mrs. Smith, Mr. Seibel, and Mr. Zeaton can focus on the learning activity with CDA students.).

The sixth graders are going to shoot off rockets with the second graders and we are going to listen to Mr. Zeaton, an engineer at Rolls Royce, explain how a Potato gun works and then… watch him shoot it off into the sky! Why are we doing this? Mrs. Smith’s students are studying astronomy, and Mr. Seibel’s students love seeing explosive applications of the content that they are learning. 

We need parents to drive students to and from the Rabers’ house. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you can drive and arrive at the school on Friday 10/30 by 10:30 AM!

Parent-Teacher Fellowhip meeting– our next meeting is October 30th at 2:00 PM. Please join us for an invigorating discussion on activities that are being planned and how you can assist us in furthering the school’s mission.

Uniform Changes: November 1st

Here is a reminder of the uniform changes that occur on November 1st:

• 4th-8th Grade Boys and Girls must wear either a sweater or a sweater vest as a part of the Thursday Formal Dress Uniform
• Girls may wear either their skort or khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
• Boys must wear khaki pants as part of their Standard Uniform on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (no more shorts!)

No School: Election Day- November 3rd

Chess Club callout

From Grandmaster Racke:

CALLING ALL CHESS LOVERS

WHAT: CDA Chess Club–back, by popular demand!

WHEN: Each Thursday of the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 3:30pm-4:15pm

WHERE: CDA gymnasium

WHO: Students interested in improving their skills or learning to play chess; parents willing to help, organize, and lead

HOW: Sign up by sending an email to Mr. Racke (dracke@coramdeo-in.com) with the names of the students and/or parents interested in participating

Levelled play! Tournaments for advanced players! End-of-year trophies?!?!

First week of Chess Club will be THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5! Sign up and I will see you there.

–Grandmaster Racke

Grandparents Day- November 6!

 

We have mailed invitations to CDA grandparents to this year’s Grandparents Day. The event may look a little different than it has in years past, but we will still be able to spend time with these important family members! Grandparents will be able to see recitations and join in singing hymns with students in the gym. 

Detailed information for this event can be found here. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we request that all grandparents RSVP to Mrs. MacKay.

We also encourage you to write a personal invitation letter to grandparents if you feel that would be appropriate. 

 

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Our Makeup School Picture Date is Thursday, December 10th!

 

Community

 

 

                         

 

Cross Country

During this past weekend, our team won 3 more trophies, had 2 individual race winners, and achieved lots of new personal records. Thank you to our entire team and fabulous Coach Lesnet. We are so proud of all of you! What a great way to end your season. Our team has won so many trophies that we ran out of room in the office, so we had to get a trophy case-we are blessed to have this problem!

Schoolbelles is closing its physical store until Spring!

Schoolbelles has informed us that they will be closing their physical store location on November 15th until next Spring. You will still be able to order items online. However, the store will be changing to a different location. We will communicate all information once we receive it from Schoolbelles as to when they have reopened and the location of their new store.

Here is the current Schoolbelles information:

Website: www.schoolbelles.com
Phone: 317-255-5275
Retail location: 2635 E. 62nd St. Suite 2018, Glendale Town Center in Indianapolis

CDA School Code: S2367

 

Supplies needed!

Due to the extra-hand washing and cleaning that the students have been doing, we have gone through almost all of our paper towel supply that everyone so generously gave us at the start of the school year. 

We would gratefully accept any kitchen-type paper towel donations, multi-packs would be especially helpful. Thank you!

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We do have extra copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out this blog written by our Head of School Dave Seibel- Project Legacy- Marcus Schrader. This Project Legacy interview of Marcus Schrader discusses his perspective on children, education, and ministry. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We have made it through our first quarter of Kindergarten!  I am thanking the Lord for the students He has entrusted to me this year.  This coming week we will continue to review all our phonograms and practice writing them correctly before we move on to learning more phonograms.  

 

Looking Ahead:

Bible- We will be reading about Joshua this week.

Phonics- We will review our short vowel sounds and be introduced to long vowels.  We will also be working with rhyming words by changing the first sound of a word to form a new word.

Writing- We will finish writing our  poem “All Things Bright and Beautiful” in our copy journals. 

Math- We will begin memorizing out +1 math facts.  Students will bring home math fact cards.  We will also sort items and create a graph.

Science- We will read about what the animals are busy doing in the fall and we will be exploring fall leaves.

 

Important Reminders 

Show and Tell this week: Bring in one item that reminds you of fall. 

Mondays- Isla, Rylee, Christina

Tuesdays- Davey, Sam, Colby

Wednesdays-Kendall, Jason, Jack

Thursdays-Truman, Willow, Nora,

Friday- Will, Xander, Jameson

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

What a beautiful end to our first week back after break! We have enjoyed this warm, sunny day after so much rain.  Also it was a very productive re-entry after break. 

 

Phonics: Our two new phonemes next week are -bu (“b”) and -gu (“g”, and “gw”). Our spelling words will be : buy, build, guard, guava, guy, and the sight words second, third, many

 

Math: we will continue counting money next week, talking about the phrase “a quarter til and a quarter after, and we will practice measuring next week. We will cover Lessons 41-45. 

 

Bible: We are so enjoying our lessons on Jesus– what He did when He was here as well as looking at scripture to learn who He is revealing Himself as…such important, foundational truths to get to dive into each day! This past week we talked about lots of His miracles from calming the storm, feeding the 5000 (50 Coram Deo’s, approximately :-), and raising people from the dead. This is by far my favorite part of each day as we take time to marvel at what He did, and remind ourselves that He hasn’t changed!

 

Science: We will finish up our last sections on the human body next week and then take a break until spring. I am excited to begin history and geography at the beginning of November! 

Important Reminders 

Keep working on Psalm 100, and “The Swing.” They are due NEXT FridaY.

 

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!!!

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you  to the Wilson family for donating playdough, the Furnish family for a new math game and the Hutson family for donating 2 language arts games!  We appreciate you and your support!

 

What does my child learn during Bible time?

We learn…

• about the books of  Genesis-Exodus.
• Bible characters and their history.
• to bring anything to God in prayer.
• how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
• young children’s Bible songs.
• A song that helps us remember the major stories of the Old Testament and Ancient Egypt chronologically
• how to ask the Lord Jesus into our heart.
• to memorize bible verses and hide them in our hearts.

 

Ask your child…

• To tell you what coquo, laboro, pasco, lovo and purgo mean
• What would happen if the earth were any closer to the sun? Any farther away?  Who designed how perfectly the earth was placed from the sun?
• What does “compare” and “contrast” mean?
• How many centimeters are in 12 inches (the size of our ruler)?
• What is an amulet?
• What two letters make up the phonogram sound that says /k/?  When is it used in a word?

Homework Information

Monday,  October 26 Math 39B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, October 27 No math homework, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Wednesday, October 28 No math homework (Unless in-class activity not finished during class time) read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, October 29 Math 41B, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Friday, October 30 Spelling Test!

Important Reminders/Requests

On Wednesday, we will have an art lesson from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis via Zoom.  On Friday, October 30, we will have “Rocket Day” with Mr. Seibel’s 6th grade class at the Raber’s farm.  If you prefer your child sit in a booster seat for the drive, please bring it in with your child’s name clearly marked on it and leave it below the hangers in the lobby when you drop off your child for school. 

 

Please continue to work with your child on learning his/her math facts.  Remember, we work a grade ahead in math and  math facts become more and more necessary to know with instant recollection (not using fingers or counters).  Is time a major factor in helping your child?  Put an app on an iPod and use some of your child’s daily “screen time” for only that purpose.  Thank you for partnering with CDA to help your child become a master of math facts!

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. We will have learned all of our cursive letters next week!
2. God cares about our faithfulness and obedience, and he knows we are weak.
3. Odysseus is a good leader because he 1) Looks ahead 2) Makes a plan
4. Did you know that there are 8 main types of aquatic turtles? 

→ We will attempt to do Aquatic Frogs in the Spring – Mrs. Simpson will release them in the Springtime. Right now, it is too cold for it to work out. That will be fun later! Thanks for being willing to pitch in.

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern:Homophones/Sight Words) to, two, too, by, buy, bye, ant, aunt, hear, here, color, people, almost, minute, always, already, really, promise, piano, guitar

Stella Words: collaborate, participate, associate

Memory: “Spider Webs”  by James S. Tippett due Friday, October 30

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

 

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Tidbits from this week:

1. The Bayeux Tapestry, telling the story of William the Conqueror, is only 20 inches high but 230+ feet long!
2. Solomon, despite his great wisdom, wanted to show off his wealth and power by marrying 700 wives (not including concubines)!
3. Alert, Canada, the northernmost town in the world, doesn’t see the sun between mid-October and mid-February because of seasonal tilt!

Homework Information

Spelling words – words ending in “ness” and “ly”: radically, willfully, alphabetically, electrically, hopefully, magically, frugally, morally, truthfully, practically, usually, scornfully, annually, skillfully, biologically, gradually, thankfully, suddenness, tastefully, cleanness

 

Memory: “The Road Not Taken,” first stanza due Friday, October 30

Important Reminders

After extensive whiteboard use in Math and Latin class, we are in need of some fresh Expo markers for our students! If a few students bring in packs of dry erase markers (preferably black or standard colors), we should have enough to replace them as they dry up.

 

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

 

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

*New Map Study: Countries of Asia.  Seterra.com or the Seterra app are a wonderful resource in helping your student learn their geography.  

*We have completed the memorization of James 1.  The students have learned it so well, and so we proceed on to James 2.  

*We are finishing up our introductory study of chemistry next week.  We will be forging our way into the world of physics.  

 

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – 5th Math Test

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List 8), Grammar Test

Thursday – History Quiz (Card 7: Remember the Alamo)

Friday – Science Test (Chapter 5), Verse Quiz (James 2:1-5)

Important Reminders 

*Election Day – Nov. 3  No School

*Grandparents Day – Nov 6   Early Dismissal

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Create a bookmark on your home computer to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide Online. In the future, your student will be frequently accessing it to type and format the final drafts of their persuasive essays in Language Arts.
• Get audio and e-books for on-the run at Epic! Sign-in here to your own free account by joining with class code yjv6429.
•  Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Typingclub.com and Typing.comStudents learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  

Music- Mrs. Foss

Welcome to Music Class!! My goal here is to update you about once a month on 1) what we are doing in music class, 2) skills, concepts, or units that we have accomplished, and 3) new information! I will also include some pictures of the kids so that you can see how much fun they have while learning. 

We are currently wrapping up the Rhythm Unit in Music. Our minds have been in full gear as we study rhythms in music and practice them through song, game, dance, and various reading/writing activities. Rhythm is what I believe to be the backbone of music. Your children are developing strong backbones!

There are a few things that you can do at home to help your children with their rhythmic development. Reading stories and poetry are wonderful ways for them to internalize the beat and practice rhythm through words and syllables, meter and rhyme.

While listening to music, practice maintaining the steady beat through various forms of body percussion (snapping, patting legs, jumping, clapping, etc). Having a family dance party is also always a fun way to expose oneself to more rhythm and beat. Don’t be afraid to ask your child to sing you a song they’ve learned in music class!

Even better, ask them to tell you a rhythm from that song. That will be sure to get their wheels turning. Creating rhythmic chants, rhymes, or songs to remember things is also always helpful. And rhythm/meter are proven to increase memory and cognitive functions. If you are interested in more ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I’m happy to make specific suggestions to you! There are plenty of rhythmic books out there that kids ALWAYS love.

Today, we began preparing for the Christmas concert. While we are still not sure exactly how this is going to pan out, we still see the need to be proactive and diligent in our preparation. Below, I’ve listed three of the songs that we will be singing as a whole school (or at least large group.) Feel free to listen at home and get familiar with these! 

• Hope Was Born This Night by Sidewalk Prophets
• Light of the World by Lauren Daigle
• Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel Music (this will be mixed with the popular carol “Joy to the World”)

Psalm 28:7 says, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped. My heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to Him.” Let that be your prayer. That God would be the source of your strength and satisfaction. That He would have nothing short of our full trust. He promises to help us. We can praise Him for all that He is and all that He’s done. Let’s give thanks to Him through music and song. Have a blessed weekend!

In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: October 9, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                                       
 

 

Kindergartners go on their first field trip!

Our Kindergartners were able to visit Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill, and the Rabers’ home on their first field trip of the year! They were able to go through the corn maze, ride on the wagon, and pet donkeys! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be chaperones on this fun trip.

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

 

                    

 

Grandparents Day- November 6!

 

We have mailed invitations to CDA grandparents to this year’s Grandparents Day. The event may look a little different than it has in years past, but we will still be able to spend time with these important family members! Grandparents will be able to see recitations and join in singing hymns with students in the gym. 

Detailed information for this event can be found here. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we request that all grandparents RSVP to Mrs. MacKay.

We also encourage you to write a personal invitation letter to grandparents if you feel that would be appropriate. 

 

Don’t forget- Fall break is next week! We pray everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing week. We will miss you, and look forward to seeing you again in a week!

 

Our School Picture Date is Thursday, October 22nd!

The date for our school pictures has CHANGED to Thursday, October 22nd. The make up date will be December 10th. 4th-8th Grader will need to wear their sweaters on picture day! 

Picture ordering information was sent home with students this week. You may also order online here using our school ID: EVTQ9CS78.

We are looking for a volunteer to work in the front office on this date so Mrs. MacKay can coordinate all of the classes for their pictures. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you would be able to help out!

Upcoming Open Houses

 

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Community

 

 

                  

 

Note from our Principal, Jason Barney

One of the things I love about Coram Deo Academy is the joyful and welcoming community. As Dave, Susan and I were saying at a meeting this last week, community is one of the things CDA does well. Whether it’s parents together at a Cross Country meet, Dads BBQ, Ladies Night, Symphony at the Academy, volunteering at lunch/recess or just a normal morning assembly outside, it’s a delight to see parents and students connecting with one another.

And precisely because it’s a strength, I want to encourage families to keep it up, and keep growing at this strength strive for enduring arete (purposeful excellence) in this area. We have a number of new families who have joined our community in the last few months. Keep reaching out to them, veteran CDA families. And don’t be shy if you are new. There’s no threshold of time you have to pass to start to own the community. And be sure to reach out to families who are different from you too, and to encourage your children to do the same. 

Some great ways to continue to build the community at CDA to a place of enduring excellence include:

• the Cross Country Meet at Horizon Christian tomorrow
• the Open House on Oct 22nd (Invite your friends and neighbors!)
• our tentative plans to relaunch Guilds (with thoughtful precautions in place) at the end of October
• Grandparents Day on Nov. 6th with precautions and a live feed option (see details here to share with your parents)

Keep fostering a community of faith and learning soli Deo gloria!  

We welcome Maxwell Gipson!

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to Art Teacher DeAnna Gipson and husband Chris Gipson’s family…Maxwell! Mom and baby are doing well and are home from the hospital. If you would like to help them out with a meal, please sign up for their Meal Train. Thank you!
 

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/l13o44

 

CDA Dad’s Cookout!

Thank you to the Tangs for hosting an evening of fellowship for our dads- thank you, thank you, thank you.

CDA Ladies’ Night!

Thank you to the Kings for hosting an evening of friendship and relationship building for our moms- thank you, thank you, thank you!

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

We do have extra copies of the 2019/2020 yearbook-please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out this blog written by our Head of School Dave Seibel- Project Legacy- Reverend David Greene. This Project Legacy interview of Reverend David Greene discusses two lessons: there is one savior but many types of service in many spaces, and we must remember the have-nots. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

We made it to Fall Break!  We had such a fun week with Stuckey Farm and Letterbration.  Thank you to all of you who came on the field trip with us.  I pray you all have a good restful break and make some fun memories with your families.

Looking Ahead:

Bible: We will be reading about the Israelites in the Wilderness.  We will especially be looking at how God provided for them during this time.

Phonics: We will practice blends st, nd, and nd, listen for the middle sounds in words, and create new words by changing the initial sounds.

Reading: I will be sending home readers on Monday and Wednesday for your child to read to you. Please return it the next day. 

Math: We will order numbers to 20, work on our doubles facts 6+6, 7+7, 8+8, and 9+9, and work on some, some went away story problems. (Subtraction story problems)

Science- We will explore fall.

Memory Work- Continue to work on memorizing All Things Bright and Beautiful.

Important Reminders 

*** There is no October Homework Packet .  Students will have reading homework on Mondays and Wednesdays and math homework on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

We made it to fall break! I can hardly believe the quarter is almost over. We are keeping a good pace with our subjects and the students continue to put forth good effort on a consistent basis. We are all looking forward to a break so we can gear up for quarter number 2 however. 

One new thing when we return will be the starting of the guilds. The students are excited about that as well as returning to our routine of sitting in the lunchroom together. I am also working on trying to book some field trips. I am waiting to hear back from one of the desired places and will let you know as soon as possible once I know anything.

 

Spelling/Phonics: When we return, our new phonemes for the week will be -kn and -gn. Since they both make the same sounds, students will need to work at visually recognizing when to use which phoneme. The spelling words will be : knit, knee, knob, gnaw, gnat, gnome,  and our two sight words will be more, and first.  This last word will begin our focus on learning to spell ordinal numbers. 

 

Math- We have just finished through lesson 36. Concepts we have been working on and will continue to build on are counting coins, fractions, time, and writing number sentences from data in our story problems. If you want to work on somethings at home, encourage your student to use terms such as “half past the hour.” We will work on “a quarter til” and “a quarter after” when we get back. 

 

Bible- We have just finished the story of Jesus sending out the 12 disciples. It has been fun to dive into the timeline of Jesus’s ministry and the cities He visited. We are also through our overview of Romans, the first of Paul’s nine letters and how the books are often named according to the city in which the church Paul addressed was residing.

 

Science- We have begun the last two units we will do in science on the human body, beginning with heart and lungs and will end with the integumentary system around the time the first quarter ends. At that point, we will take a break from science for the next two quarters and move into history and geography. I am looking forward to diving into our country’s history right as the elections are approaching and Thanksgiving.  

Important Reminders 

Recitations : Psalm 100 and “The Swing” are due October 29

 

Have a wonderful fall break!!!! 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

What is Discovery Time used for? 

Discovery Time is used for reinforcing skills learned in the classroom that are purposeful  and fun!  Things we have done this year…

 

• Practice writing “Whom” was doing “What” sentences using a game
• Sort  nouns, verbs and adjectives with a toaster game
• Make spelling words out of playdough
• Match compound words
• Practice addition and subtraction facts through math games
• Suffix/prefix games
• Match antonyms
• Put homonym puzzles together
• Put contractions puzzles together
• Create a crown for a pharaoh and create a pyramid using magnetic blocks
• Play word games such as Scrabble, Jr. and Upwords

 

Ask your child….

• What did you learn about the surface of Venus through our experiment?
• Can you recite our OST chant?  What are these used for in Latin?
• What is the “4-Point Check” in Composition?
• Can you multiply 4X10? 8X10?  35X10?

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Looking ahead…we have a fun field trip coming to us from the Children’s Museum on October 28!  Via Zoom, we will have an interactive Art lesson from a guest artist Israel Solomon, who will instruct us on use of line and form inspired by Dale Chilhuly art!

 

I hope you all have a nice and safe Fall Break!

Homework Information 

**Watch for Updated October Calendars.

 

Monday, October 19 Math Lesson 34B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, October 20 No math homework, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Wednesday, October 21 Math Lesson 35B, read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, October 22 Math Lesson 36B, read for 10 minutes, study spelling words

Important Reminders/Requests

 

School pictures will be October 22.  Flyers were sent home with information about photos on Thursday of this week. Check your child’s folder if you’ve not yet seen this information. 

 

We could use more play dough and other math and language arts games (used are fine).  Thanks to the Hutson Family for donating some games earlier this school year!  Let me know if you are interested and I can make some suggestions if you would like to purchase new items. Thank you in advance! 

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

 

Highlights of learning from this week:

1. God is faithful, even when we sin. Praise God!
2. The Trojan War (The Iliad) is the prequel to The Odyssey
3. Protagonists are the main characters and usually the “good guys” in a story.
4. Did you know that walruses can weigh up to 3,000 pounds?!

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: ge, dge) hinge, page, stage, huge, cage, strange, rage, age, gauge, change, edge, badge, ledge, ridge, judge, bridge, fudge, dodge, hedge, budge 

Stella Words: access, process, descent

Memory: “Spider Webs”  by James S. Tippett due Friday, October 30

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

 

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

Notes from the Teacher

Rest time spent in natural settings is vitally important for mentally and physically healthy people, so go out and enjoy some of God’s beautiful fall creations this week!

 

This past week, we’ve learned…

• Leif, son of Erik, was almost certainly the first European to discover the continent of North America! The Vikings liked the grapes in Newfoundland, but the Native Americans didn’t like them!
• Solomon was famed for his wisdom, which is the ability to discern between right and wrong. But even he made some bad decisions (like being married to 700 women simultaneously)!
• Jackals, as clever creatures that can coexist alongside humans and other dangerous creatures, are often portrayed in stories and fables as crafty, intelligent tricksters (much like foxes and coyotes are, as well).

Homework Information

Spelling words: (-ness and -ly words) artfully, smelly, painfully, naturally, openness, musically, mentally, dully, emotionally, finally, fully, gleefully, hilly, leanness, critically, chilly, casually, carefully, brokenness, beautifully

Memory verse: Psalm 51:1-10

Important Reminders

Please remind our 4th graders to empty out their red folders at the end of a week, so they don’t become clogged with old graded work!

Links to Any Files 

In science this past week, we talked a bit more about meteorology and the tools that meteorologists use to track and forecast the weather. Here are a few website links to the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center:

NWS: https://www.weather.gov/

NHC: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?atlc

 

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

 

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

*Have a wonderful, restful, safe, and healthy Fall Break!

*Take the opportunity to clean out that “There it is” Folder so that it will be ready after break.  (It should only have  James, Literature Checklist, Preposition Rap and the  Europe map still in the pockets.)  

*I highly recommend the Seterra app or Seterra.com in preparation for the Europe map test after break.  

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – Grammar Test 

Thursday – Europe Map Test

Friday – Verse quiz (James 1: 22-27)

Important Reminders 

End of First Quarter is Wednesday, Oct. 21st

Picture Day is Thursday, Oct 22nd (need to wear sweaters or vests)

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Get audio and e-books for Fall Break at Epic! Sign-in here to your own free account by joining with class code yjv6429.
•  Help your student stay on top of memorization over Fall Break using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

 

In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: October 2, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                                                                 
 

 

Thank you for an enchanting evening at Symphony at the Academy!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We hope you had an amazing time at the Symphony at the Academy. It was a great evening of music and community fellowship- and a perfect way to help support classical musicians during this time.

Special thanks go to Emma Foss and Tara Tang for such a creative idea for an evening, and thanks to Shelly Wilson and all of her volunteers for pulling off a spectacular event. We could not have done it without everyone’s vision and hard work.
 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thank you to all who participated in our conferences. The parent-teacher relationship is so special and imperative to the development of our students. We exist to assist parents in their duty of biblically training their children by offering academic instruction that is distinctly and consistently Christ-centered and classical.

Thank you to the families who blessed our teachers with snacks, drinks, fruit, dessert, and lunch for the day. You really made a large impact on helping out teachers feel appreciated and loved- many thanks to you.

                                                   

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

 

                                 

 

CDA Dad’s Cookout on October 4!

The Tangs are graciously hosting all CDA dads for a cookout! RSVP to Tim Tang at 317-225-1576. The cookout is on Sunday, October 4th at 5:30 PM. 
 

CDA Ladies’ Night on October 8!

Our next night of fellowship will be on October 8th at the Kings’ home from 6:30. We hope to see you there!

Grandparents Day- November 6!

We want to invite CDA grandparents to this year’s Grandparents Day. The event may look a little different than it has in years past, but we will still be able to spend time with these important family members! Grandparents will be able to see recitations and join in singing hymns with students in the gym. 

We will be sending out mailed invitations to grandparents for this special day. We also encourage you to write a personal invitation letter to grandparents if you feel that would be appropriate. 
 

Don’t forget- Fall break is coming up soon!

 

School Picture Date change!

The date for our school pictures has CHANGED to Thursday, October 22nd. The make up date will be December 10th. 4th-8th Grader will need to wear their sweaters on picture day!

We are looking for a volunteer to work in the front office on this date so Mrs. MacKay can coordinate all of the classes for their pictures. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you would be able to help out!

Upcoming Open Houses

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Community

 

 

                             

 

Note from Head of School, Dave Seibel

One of my favorite aspects of serving at Coram Deo is watching the students recite what they have memorized— but I appreciate this activity for a reason you might not expect. Memorization feeds the imagination of the child and reduces the likelihood that they will be bored and boring adults. This quote by Ed Cooke, a British author and Grand Master of Memory, from How Memorization Feeds the Imagination summarizes my feeling-“My philosophy of life is that a heroic person should be able to withstand about ten years in solitary confinement without getting terribly annoyed.”

If your mind is full of delightful words that convey truth, goodness, and beauty, you’ll never be bored. So many young people rely on the superficial stimulation of video games, television, and unsanctified silliness to make it through a day. I am so encouraged to see our Logic students memorizing the book of James and the twelfth chapter of Hebrews. Blaise Pascal wrote, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” 

At Coram Deo Academy, we assist parents by providing an education that enables children to sit alone in their room without a television, cell phone or video games. We don’t take the kid out of the child, but we do put in a love for the best things, and as Charles Spurgeon said, “The best education is in the best things.” Join your kids in memorizing and have the patience to observe the fruitful impact on your perspective.  

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

The yearbooks from 2019/2020 were distributed to students this Thursday and Friday We do have extra copies, so please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out this blog written by one of our parents, Valerie Malabonga- Alumni Interview Series: Kelsey Yoder. We think it’s so helpful for you as CDA parents and students to learn about our alumni who are in college and beyond, so that you can catch a vision for how your classical Christian education now is preparing you for a life of fruitful service Coram Deo, before the face of God. Don’t miss the articles in this series. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

This coming week will be a busy week as we have our first field trip on Wednesday and “Letterbration” on Friday. We will finish our last 3 letters, x, y, and  z, and then celebrate on Friday. 

Looking Ahead: 

Bible:  We will begin our look at how God used Moses: His call, the ten plagues, and the crossing of the Red Sea.

Phonics:  Our letters are x, y, and z this week. We will have a Letterbration on Friday.  

Reading: I will be sending home readers on Mondays and Wednesdays.  This will be a book we have read in class. Read it with your child and return the book the next day.

Math: We will continue to work on memorizing our doubles math facts.  We are playing games in class with the doubles facts.  

Science: This week we will learn about the life cycle of an apple tree and how bees help us and the fruit. 

Memory:  In October we will memorize  “All Things Bright and Beautiful.”  See folders for poem.

Important Reminders 

Field trip to Stucky Farm is on Wednesday.  *** We will leave school at 9:30 on Wednesday and return about 12:00-12:15.  If you are not driving/chaperoning, you will need to send your child’s car seat to school with them on Wednesday.  

Students will wear their PE uniforms and need to bring their lunch. They can bring their lunch boxes and water bottles.  There is no charge for students as all field trip charges were included in tuition.  There will be a $7 for chaperones which will be charged through your account here.

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

 

Notes from the Teacher

Thank you all for making time to come to the conferences this week. It was a joy to sit and talk with you about creative ways we can partner to see each of the students be challenged and grow this year into the young people the Lord has determined for them to be. I am enjoying our days in the classroom as I continue to get to know the students better and better.

 

Phonics and Spelling next week: we will cover two new phonemes, wr- and oo- . Our spelling words for next week’s spelling test will reflect our phonemes plus two sight words or high frequency words. We will also continue our study of compound words. Spelling list:

wrist cook

write loon

wrap door

each read

 

Bible: On our New Testament timeline, we have been discussion the accounts of Jesus teaching and performing miracles. Next week we will cover the paralytic man as well as the sending out of the disciples. I will show a clip or two of the Chosen again, as the episodes reflect the exact stories we have been discussion. Also we have covered the gospels and acts book overviews and will begin an overview of the book of Romans.

 

Math: The students completed two assessments this week: test 5 and facts assessment 5, which is doubles plus one. Next week we will assess for facts whose sums are either 8 or 9.

 

Read Aloud: We have started our study of The Sign of the Beaver one of my childhood favorites as well. This is a great book to coincide with our study of American History that we will begin soon. The book takes a dive into the lives of early settlers, as well as a lovely story of friendship between a Native American boy and settler.

 

Science: We finished our study of the digestive system this week and will begin our last two sections on the circulatory system and the integumentary system (skin).  Once these two units are completed we will transition and begin American History and Geography which will last through winter. We will pick science back up in the spring when we begin our study of animals. 

Important Reminders 

Please be working on memorization of “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson and Psalm 100. These are due to be recited in class October the 29th. 

 

Our next class recitation for morning assembly will be Friday, October 30. The first grade will recite Psalm 100.

 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

Today is the 35th day of school!  I am grateful to our Heavenly Father for allowing us to meet in person, as I know my students are, as well.

Thank you all for meeting with me to discuss your child during our conferences on Monday.   I appreciate your input and support!  Please let Mr. Barney or me know if you have further questions or need clarification on our new grading system for second grade. 

 

Questions of the Week for your child to answer…

1. What are the three reasons authors write books?
2. Can you tell the story of Abram that we learned in the Bible this week?
3. How long did the “Old Kingdom” in Ancient Egypt last?
4. How far can you count in Latin?
5. How hot does it get on Venus?

 

Homework Information 

Monday, October 5 No math homework, Read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Tuesday, October 6 Math 30B, Read for 10 minutes, practice spelling words

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Math 31B, Read for 10 minutes, study math facts

Thursday, Oct. 8 Math 32B, Read for 10 minutes, practice spelling words

Friday, Oct. 9 Psalms 8, verses 1-2 due to be recited.

 

Important Reminders/Requests

Fall Break is October 12-16.

School pictures have been rescheduled for October 22. 

Links to Any files:

*Below is a reading link with strategies to help any beginning reader when they come to a word they don’t know.  It is set to a  song to help your child.  We use the song at school in some of our reading groups.

Reading Strategies Song

 

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher

Highlights of learning from this week:

1. Keywords from Bible:

-Glorify God: Honor Him by reflecting Him

-Redemption: Paying or sin through a Savior

-Covenant: An unchangeable promise God makes to His people

-Repentant: Knowing you sinned and being truly sorry for it (and wanting to change!)

-Grace: God’s forgiveness to sinners who deserve judgment

1. Prepositional phrases always begin with a Preposition and end with an Object of a Preposition.
2. The Greeks believed that the origin of sin derived from Pandora’s box.
3. Did you know that sea lion babies are called “pups”?

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: c, ic) public, picnic, magic, electric, garlic, frantic, classic, elastic, traffic, plastic, heroic, arithmetic, athletic, panic, attic, gigantic, comic, basic, Pacific, music 

Stella Words: judgment, repentant, forgiveness

Memory: Exodus 15:7-11  due Friday, October 9

Important Reminders

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

 

Notes from the Teacher

Learning tidbits from this week:

• The Battle of Tours in 732 AD probably decided what religion medieval Europe would be!
• If you encounter a bear while out hiking in North America, try to scare it off if it’s a black bear, play dead if it’s a brown bear, and run away if it’s a white bear!
• Every story needs at least one protagonist, but not every story has an antagonist!

Homework Information

Spelling words: (Final “y” words) obeyed, geographic, funnier, hurried, mightier, accompanied, conveyed, envied, majestic, happiest, ladies, busiest, bodily, delaying, easily, dignified, colonial, beautician, defying, dutiful

Memory verse: Psalm 51:1-6

Memory work: Song of Roland, Stanza LXXXI

Important Reminders

Please remind our 4th graders to empty out their red folders at the end of a week, so they don’t become clogged with old graded work!

Links to Any Files 

In science this past week, we simulated the creation of a hurricane and made a classroom barometer out of simple household materials. If you’d like to explore more about these at home, here are the links:

Hurricane simulator: https://scijinks.gov/hurricane-simulation/

Building a balloon barometer: https://easyscienceforkids.com/build-balloon-barometer/

 

 

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

 

 

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

*Our school days are flying by. This is the last week of school before Fall Break.  Keep on keeping on.

*Keep working on the map of Europe.  The countries of Europe map test will be on Thursday, Oct. 22.  Keep practicing on Seterra.com or on the Seterra app.  

*Remember to empty the graded papers daily out of the “There it is” folder.

*I hope you found the Spelling study ideas helpful.  Another great idea is to break the word up into syllables and look for phonetic rules that apply.  

 

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List 7), “A Psalm of Life” (Final recitation)d

Thursday – History Quiz (card 6),  Math 5 Test

Friday – Verse Quiz (James 1: 19-25), Science Test (Chapter 4)

Important Reminders 

Picture Day – Thursday, October 22.  Students must wear sweaters or vests that day for their pictures.  

End of the First Quarter is Thursday, October 22.  

 

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

 

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Access the Latin Noun Declension songs here to make memorization and review easy for your student!
• Students absent may arrange to access their daily assignments on Google Classroom. Students attending class on campus will receive and submit their daily assignments in person.
• Check RenWeb Parent Portal weekly for your student’s progress.
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

 

In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: September 25, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                                                                 
 

 

It is not too late to RSVP and attend Symphony at the Academy– TONIGHT!

Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 per CDA Family (will be billed through your FACTS account)

This year due to COVID we will not be able to have our traditional Fall Fest. Many of the activities do not fall under the CDC guidelines: therefore, this creates a potential safety issue. CDA is committed to do all that we can to keep our families and community safe. In lieu of the Fall Fest, we will be hosting Symphony at the Academy! PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!! This will include none other than members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! We ask that each family bring their own food and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert. Once the concert has concluded we will open our game and craft stations to close out the night.

In the past this event has been primarily for CDA families only, but this year we welcome you to invite your family and friends, especially potential CDA families. The cost will be free to our guests, but we do ask that they RSVP. There will be a donation location for the ISO. All donations to the ISO are greatly appreciated in this challenging season for live musicians. Let’s support the beauty of music in our community!

RSVP here!

Here is a flyer to distribute to family and friends!
 

Main Event 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Quartet – 1 hour

Families bring their own food, blanket & lawn chairs

Game/Craft Stations

Cotton Candy machine
Pumpkin Bowling
Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
Pumpkin Decorating
Balloon Artist
Corn Hole

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held on Monday, September 28 (NO SCHOOL!). Each teacher’s link for conference time sign-ups are provided in the Teacher Updates section below. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to assist with providing teachers lunch on this date. This enables us to demonstrate to our teachers how much they mean to us, thank you!.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

Calendar

 

 

                                 

 

CDA Dad’s Cookout on October 4!

The Tangs are graciously hosting all CDA dads for a cookout! RSVP to Tim Tang at 317-225-1576. The cookout is on Sunday, October 4th at 5:30 PM. 
 

Don’t forget- no school on Monday, September 28!

Be sure to sign up for your child’s Parent-Teacher conference. Links for sign ups are listed below in the Teacher Updates section!
 

Please note: Our next Parent-Teacher Fellowship meeting will be October 2nd!

School Picture Date change!

The date for our school pictures has CHANGED to Thursday, October 22nd. The make up date will be December 10th. 4th-8th Grader will need to wear their sweaters on picture day!

We are looking for a volunteer to work in the front office on this date so Mrs. MacKay can coordinate all of the classes for their pictures. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you would be able to help out!

Upcoming Open Houses

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Community

 

 

                     

 

Help support CDA while you shop!

Did you know that Kroger and Amazon both offer an easy way to support our school, simply by shopping? They each will donate a portion of qualified sales to CDA! We get paid for you shopping! Here is our information to help you locate Coram Deo Academy for both Amazon Smile and Kroger:

Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_uspo_laas_aas 
Coram Deo Academy 
Location: Carmel, IN
Mission: The Mission Of Coram Deo Academy Is To Provide A Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Full-Time, Private, Religious Education For Students In Metropolitan Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Organization Name:
CORAM DEO ACADEMY
Organization Number:
MD586

Thank you for your support!
 

Yearbooks have arrived……

The yearbooks from 2019/2020 were distributed to students this Thursday and Friday We do have extra copies, so please contact Mrs. MacKay if you would like to purchase one (or more!). The yearbooks are $36 each.

      

Have great pictures?????

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have lots of great pictures from this year already? Please contact Mrs. MacKay for information on how you can share your photos with us. We utilize these pictures for our Weekly Update photos, end of the year slideshow, social media posts, and this year’s yearbook just to name a few! Please let us know if you have any to share.

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out these blogs written by one of our teachers, Mrs. Foss- Music in Classical Education- The Value of Music in Education. This blog explores why music is a valuable and necessary part of education, and what its role is. Or Mrs. Foss’ blog A Musical Classical Education, which discusses that our belief as a Classical Christian school is to educate our students by drawing out potential, creating enlightening experiences, and helping conform them to the image of Christ. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved! 

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete this background check form! Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in volunteering!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.

 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Conference Sign-up Link

 Notes from the Teacher

I am looking forward to meeting with each of you Monday for parent/teacher conferences.  If for some reason you are not available to meet on Monday, I can work out another time for you.  We have been in school for 31 days as of today and I have seen so much growth in your children. 

*** Our Field trip for Stuckey Farm is booked for October 7th. We will leave the school at 9:30. Our tour is set for 10:00-11:00.  We will then head over to the Raber’s Farm. The Rabers are a family at CDA with boys in 5th and 7th grade. They have a farm with some animals that they allow us to pet and feed every year.  We will eat lunch on the grounds of the Raber Farm. We will return to the school about 12:00.   Let me know if you are able to drive/chaperone for this trip.  I have heard from a few of you already.  Thank you.

Looking ahead:

Bible- We will review what we learned in Genesis and move on to Exodus with the story of Moses’ birth.

Memory verse: Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Phonics- We will be learning b, h, k, h, v and how to write them correctly. We will also be working with blends, nd, nk, and st.  

Reading- We will be making another reading book this week.  I will be working with the students in small groups as we begin reading.  

Some of the Read-alouds I will read this week are The Best Nest, Blueberries for Sal , Hubert’s Hair Raising Adventures,  and The Kissing Hand, 

Math- We will continue working on our doubles math facts. I sent home fact cards for you to use at home to practice.  We will also use a balance this week to determine lighter and heavier.   

We are working hard on number recognition from 10-20.  The teens are tough. 

Science- We will continue with the sense of smell and begin reading about fall. 

Friday we will make blueberry muffins.  

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Conference Sign-up Link

Notes from the Teacher

Happy first week of fall! We have certainly enjoyed recess more this week since the temperatures have dropped a little. We have even taken a couple of extra recesses to soak up that sunshine and vitamin D. 

 

We did not have our weekly math test this week as I postponed due to wanting to make sure the students have a good handle on the new concepts we have been working on. We will most likely have the test Monday or Tuesday of next week.

 

Spelling test have been going well so far.  We will continue on the same schedule. We have also moved into our official 1st grade phonics book. Up to this point we were finishing a few things that were not hit at the end of last year. Going forward, you will be able to find next week’s spelling words as well as next week’s phonemes in this section of the newsletter. 

 

Math- we have started counting money (dimes and pennies) and are chugging right along memorizing our math facts. The minute math has also been going well.

 

Science-we are studying the digestive system and have been focusing on nutrition lately. Thus the “healthy snack” theme for show and tell today!

 

The students did beautifully with their memorization for September. Well done everyone! 

Important Reminders 

Please if you haven’t sent the bag of money/coins  that was on the supply list for the year, do so by Monday. It really helps the students to have this for our hands on activities we do. 

 

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

Conference Sign-up Link
 

 Happy Fall!  October is just around the corner!

 

Looking ahead to next week…

We will be discussing the Call of Abram (Genesis 12, 13).  In history, we will cover the Old Kingdom of Egypt.  We will be learning more about mummies and pyramids.

 

Topics for math include counting dimes/nickels/pennies, adding the 9 facts, writing money amounts using dollar and cent notation, and reading a thermometer to the nearest 2 degrees. I can’t stress enough that students must know their facts.  Currently, we are working on addition facts.  You can either use flashcards or a game/app on a device to help your child memorize these facts. 

 

Author’s purpose for writing books will be our reading topic next week (either to entertain or inform)..  We continue to meet in small groups where we are working on how to read better.

 

In astronomy, we just finished learning about Mercury and are learning about the planet Venus.  We will be doing an experiment to find out the effect that volcanoes have on the surface of Venus.

 

Next week will be a review week for Latin.  We can now count to 15 in Latin, so each student now knows their class number in Latin, which we use for lining up, etc.  

 

We will continue with learning Keyword Writing.  We read a fable, choose the 3 most important words from each sentence, then rewrite it using our keywords.

 

Homework Information 

Monday, September 28 No homework and no school. See you at parent conferences!

Tuesday, September 29 Math 28B, practice spelling words, read for 10 minutes

Wednesday, September 30 Math 29B, practice math facts, read for 10 minutes

Thursday, October 1 No math homework, practice spelling words, read for 10 minutes

 

Important Reminders/Requests

See you on Monday at Parent Teacher Conferences!

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Conference Sign-up Link

 

 Notes from the Teacher

 Highlights of learning from this week:

1. Did you know that unicorns are real? Well, they’re called narwhals!
2. God always had a plan of REDEMPTION to save us through the SAVIOR, Jesus. Alleluia!
3. You can change nouns to become plural by adding “s” or “es”
4. The Greek Goddess Athena competed with a woman named Arachne – she was prideful and got herself turned into a Spider! (That’s where we get “arachnid”.)
5. Conversions are hard… Centimeters to Meters to Millimeters… Oh my!

Homework Information

Spelling Words: (Pattern: ch, tch) chunk, teach, flinch, chap, rich, such, sandwich, much, which, beach, stitch, stretch, latch, pitcher, kitchen, hatchet, patch, match, catch, sketch 

Stella Words: possessive, preposition, adjective

Memory: Exodus 15:7-11  due Friday, October 9

Important Reminders

Please let me know if you cannot make conferences, and we can find another time that works. I plan to have them between 8:30-12 on September 28. 

Links to Any Files

Please check out our Google Classroom photo album for new pictures and videos showcasing our week!

 

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

 

Conference Sign-up Link

Notes from the Teacher

Snippets of knowledge from this week:

• Meteorologists started naming alternate hurricanes with male names in the 1970s (from the 50s to the 70s, all hurricanes were female!)
• David’s problems with Bathsheba started because he wasn’t away leading his army like ancient kings were supposed to do.
• Clovis, the first king of the united Franks, became a Christian after promising God he would if God helped him win a battle against his rivals
• Some English words break normal rules of spelling! (Like either and neither)

Homework Information

Spelling words–Final “y” words: beautiful, cloudier, spraying, crying, displayed, drying, easier, flying, frying, apologize, biologist, earlier, energize, friendlier, geologist, historian, praying, zoologist, tinier, swaying

Important Reminders

Your student will be taking home a pass that is good for entry to all national parks!  Thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program, you can use the paper pass to gain entry for any members of your party under the age of 16, and up to three adults. 

 

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

 

Conference Sign-up Link

 

 Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

*We are currently studying the map of Europe.  Seterra.com or the Seterra app are great to use for practicing at home.  

*Don’t forget to empty out the graded pocket in the “There it is!” folder daily.  

*If your child says they have no homework, they need to study for at least 30 minutes every night.  They should study their spelling (hopefully, you took note of the study helps for spelling from last week’s update), verse, poem, history, and science.  

*Dinner time question of the week: :  “What does pass the NaCl or sodium chloride mean?”  

 Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)

Tuesday – Math 5 

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List 6), “A Psalm of Life” (stanzas 1-7), Grammar Test (Chapter 4)

Thursday – History Test (cards 1-5)

Friday – None

Important Reminders 

If you have not signed up for Parent-Teacher Conferences,  I still have some open slots for Monday. 

 

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

 

 Conference Sign-up Link

 

In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: September 11, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                                                          
 

 

Invitation to Dads’ Day!

You are invited to a celebration of fathers on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 AM in our gym. We will have Chad Hankinson from Cornerstone Bible Church in Westfield as our speaker to bless us with encouragement. Of course, there will also be donuts! Please see our invitation here. If you would like to attend, simply RSVP to Mrs. MacKay.  

Symphony at the Academy (in lieu of Fall Fest)

Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 per CDA Family (will be billed through your FACTS account)

This year due to COVID we will not be able to have our traditional Fall Fest. Many of the activities do not fall under the CDC guidelines: therefore, this creates a potential safety issue. CDA is committed to do all that we can to keep our families and community safe. In lieu of the Fall Fest, we will be hosting Symphony at the Academy! PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!! This will include none other than members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! We ask that each family bring their own food and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert. Once the concert has concluded we will open our game and craft stations to close out the night.

In the past this event has been primarily for CDA families only, but this year we welcome you to invite your family and friends, especially potential CDA families. The cost will be free to our guests, but we do ask that they RSVP. There will be a donation location for the ISO. All donations to the ISO are greatly appreciated in this challenging season for live musicians. Let’s support the beauty of music in our community!

RSVP here!

Here is a flyer to distribute to family and friends!
 

Main Event 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Quartet – 1 hour

Families bring their own food, blanket & lawn chairs

Game/Craft Stations

S’mores
Pumpkin Bowling
Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
Pumpkin Decorating
Balloon Artist
Corn Hole

Parent-Teacher Conferences- Help Needed!

Conferences will be held on Monday, September 28. More information will be coming shortly. However, we would like to bless our teachers by having lunch provided for them. We are looking for parent volunteers to provide lunch as well as bring it to the school for our teachers. Please let Mrs. MacKay know if you’d like to help demonstrate to our teachers how much they mean to us.

School Distribution of Medicine Procedure

If you have given the school approval through FACTS (what used to be known as RenWeb) to distribute medicine to your student, please make sure that you have supplied the school with that particular medicine. This includes Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and aspirin. Here is the verbiage from the section in our Parent Handbook regarding medicine distribution. If you need to provide us with the medicine, please drop off at the office- do not send in with your student.

If you are providing the school with liquid medicine to distribute, please ensure that you also provide the measuring cup or spoon as well to use with that medicine.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

  

Drop off and pick up information

On Thursdays and/or if it is raining and we will not be holding assembly outside, please drop your student off at the main school doors, where students exit the building for pick up.

For safety reasons, please ensure that your student is exiting your vehicle CURBSIDE.

Also, If your student will be late to school, leaving early from school, absent from school, or being taken home from school one day by someone other than your listed pickup contacts, please be sure to contact Mrs. MacKay. You may phone the school office at 317-844-4224, but we will also ask for this in writing via email.

If your student is returning to school from an appointment- please do not simply drop off the student to come into the building on their own. The student MUST be signed back into school by the adult returning them to school. This allows us to keep an accurate count on who is at school at all times.

Because we are having morning assembly outside, if you are not attending the assembly please drop off your students by the bell. If you are attending assembly please park along the side of the church or to the east side of the basketball hoop. Here is a diagram for more detail.

Calendar

 

 

                    

 

Truth, Goodness, & Beau-Tea

Fifth and Sixth Grade parents are encouraged to attend our next Truth, Goodness, & Beau-Tea on September 25. There is training scheduled prior to the discussion on September 17 via Zoom. 

School Picture Date change!

The date for our school pictures has CHANGED to Thursday, October 22nd. This was originally our date for picture retakes. 

We are praying that by then, COVID-19 will be much less prevalent and we are able to all be together for our school-wide photo. We will communicate if there are any other further date changes.

Morning Assembly & parents inside the building

Due to the current environment regarding COVID-19, we refer to our Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures for guidance. To reduce the number of people in our buildings, large groups of non-Faculty/Staff adults will not be permitted to come inside during the school day at this time. However, we will start to allow one adult family member at a time inside the building. We will require a mask to be worn, as well as temperature taken. We will re-evaluate this decision periodically to determine if this allowance needs to be changed at all.  

We love our families and feel that we need to come together as a community. For our morning Assembly every day except Thursdays, we plan to hold that in the parking lot (or gym if inclement weather). As this would occur outside, families are welcome to join us at that time. Thursdays will be Chapel and inside with students only.

Upcoming Open Houses

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!

 

Community

 

 

                     

 

Notes from the classroom……

      

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out our most recent blog written by one of our parents,Jen Hutson, Third Place-Creating a Place of Connection During COVID that asks the question of have you lost your family’s third place away from work or home and how to learn some practical strategies for creating places of connection in a post-COVID world. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete an indemnification waiver and this background check form! We are in need of an office volunteer for Monday afternoons starting the first week of October through December, for the hours of 1:00-2:30, or through the end of school would work as well. Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in this opportunity!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.

 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.
 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

  

Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

Notes from the Teacher

This week in Bible as we learned about Abraham we learned that “Nothing’s too difficult for God.”  This is a great reminder as we learn to put our trust in God just like Abraham. 

We moving along with learning the sounds our letters make and beginning to learn addition.  I am seeing growth in the entire class. 

Looking Ahead:

Bible- We will read about the bride for Isaac, and about Esau and Jacob.  As we learn about these important characters in the Bible we are putting them into a Bible Timeline using hand motions. 

Phonics- This week we will learn “j, w, r, n”  We are writing them and making words with all the letters learned so far. I will be working with the kids in small groups practicing our sight words and building words with our letters.

Reading- Our sight words for this week are and, an, me.  I will be reading Walter the Baker, Rainbow Fish, Johnny Apple Seed  and a few chapters from Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride.

Math- This week we will begin writing addition number sentences as well as learn to use a pictograph.

Science- This week we will explore our sense of smell. We will also read about animals sense of smell and how God made them different from us and why.

Important Reminders 

Please be using the homework packet every evening except Friday. Please send these back every Friday and I will return them on Mondays.  This is different than I originally stated.   

1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

Notes from the Teacher

This week in Phonics we discussed the phonogram -ea as well as began to work on our first spelling list. Next week we will add to this the phonogram -oa. Our first spelling list will go out on Monday for Friday’s test next week. It will include 3 words to support using each new phonogram plus two sight words. There will be a total of 8 words on the test. A pretest will be given every Thursday, including this coming Thursday. Students who do not miss any on Thursday’s pretest do not have to take Friday’s test. I will print the list and add them to the red folders on Monday.  Going forward, you can expect to see the next week’s spelling words in the newsletter a week before as well.

 

In Bible we have gone through the first 4 books of the New Testament and are finishing up the story of John the Baptist. Jesus has been baptized and is ready to embark on his last three years here on earth. I am looking forward to diving into this part of the story with the kids next week!

 

In Math, we took our assessments for both the lessons and the math facts. The students are all doing well keeping up with the math facts. Well done!

Important Reminders 

Memory verse and poem for this past month are due to be recited next Friday– September 18. Please make sure the students are ready to say “Autumn Woods” poem and Psalm 1:1-3

 

Have a great weekend!

2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

 

Notes from the Teacher

I want to say a big “thank you” to Amy Poer for coming in to help everyone make their maps, and to the Hutson, Berg, Cook and Wilson families for making all the dough so our class could make some amazing maps of Ancient Egypt on Thursday!  Check out the pictures on our Class of 2031 CDA Facebook page! (Let me know if you need to be added, along with your FB name.)

Next week, we will be diving into the story of God’s covenant with Noah, Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics (and maybe even try to write our names in hieroglyphs!).

Students will be learning how to round numbers to the nearest 10, use pattern pieces to make a shape with a certain amount, learn more about fractional parts and how to regroup ones and tens.

Knowing the setting as both time and place will be a focus of reading. We continue to build our reading strategies in small groups.

Students will learn to pronounce the first five numbers in Latin and  learn about our first planet in depth, Mercury.  (Check out our not-so-perfect model of the solar system we made with balloons in our classroom!).

Students are just beginning to learn to make a keyword outline to help them retell a story that they have read.  This is another step toward independent composition. 

We are now learning curve letters in cursive writing.  

 

Homework Information 

 

Day/Date	Homework
Monday 9/14	Math lesson 19B Read for 10 minutes Study math facts
Tuesday 9/15	No math homework Read for 10 minutes Study spelling words
Wednesday 9/16	Math 20B Read for 10 minutes Study math facts
Thursday 9/17	Math 21B Read for 10 minutes Study spelling words–test tomorrow!

 

Important Reminders/Requests

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Monday, September 28.  Watch the Weekly Update for more information. 

 

3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

Notes from the Teacher 

Parents, thank you for speaking with me over the phone this week. I enjoyed connecting and look forward to conferences with you on September 28th. This week we have begun our study of whales. It might be a fun idea to look up whale watching videos on Youtube.

Homework Information

Spelling: ate, eight, beat, beet, heard, herd, hare, hair, capitol, capital, what, said, whom, were, sew, answer, beauty, pretty, animal, laugh 

Stella: abyss, continent, creature

Memory: Exodus 15:1-6 due Friday, September 25

Important Reminders

Practice addition and subtraction facts between 10-20 (14+6, 19-7, etc.)

Links to Any Files

The Ultimate Guide to Whales Documentary (Nat. Geo.)

Whale Watching Videos

4th Grade: Mr. Racke

 

Notes from the Teacher

Parents, looking forward to our late September conferences, I will be reaching out about the possibility of scheduling “mini-cons” to touch base on goals and observations in class thus far. I am hoping to speak with all of you over the next week or two!

Homework Information

Spelling: “I” before “E” words: belief, chief, brief, believe, relieve, yield, weigh, view, vein, thief, shriek, shield, eight, neighbor, piece, priest, receive, field, achieve, reign

5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

 

Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers: 

• Access the Latin Noun Declension songs here to make memorization easy for your student!
• We are working on the countries of Europe.  Seterra.com or the Seterra app is a very helpful way to study.
• Typing.com and Typingclub.com are great tools to help your student learn how to type.  Now is a great time to learn this important life skill.  
• Don’t forget to empty out your child’s graded papers from the “There it is” folder.  

Homework Information: Test Schedule

Monday – None

Tuesday – None

Wednesday – Spelling Test (List #4) and “A Psalm of Life” (stanzas 1-4), Grammar Test (Chapter 3)

Thursday – History quiz (Jacksonian Democracy-card 3)

Friday – Verse quiz (James 1: 9-15), 5th Math Test

Important Reminders 

*If your child tells you they have no homework, they always have homework.  They need to set the timer for 30 minutes every night.  Study their spelling, verse, poem, and review Latin, history and science.  We want to study, study, study-Remember not cram-test-forget.

7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

 

Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

• Access the Latin Noun Declension songs here to make memorization and review easy for your student!
• Students absent may arrange to access their daily assignments on Google Classroom. Students attending class on campus will receive and submit their daily assignments in person.
• Check RenWeb Parent Portal weekly for your student’s progress.
• Help your student stay on top of memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
  • Ancient History 1
  • Ancient Literature 1
  • Latin 1B
• Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
• Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy

 

 

Update: September 4, 2020

Connect

 

 

Atmosphere – Discipline – Life

 

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

                               
 

 

Cross Country Teams take First Place in first meet of the year!

Congratulations to our boys’ and girls’ Cross Country teams! Each team placed First Place in their first meet of the year this week in Brownsburg. Perseverance and determination played a key role in these wins. Well done!
 

School Distribution of Medicine Procedure

If you have given the school approval through FACTS (what used to be known as RenWeb) to distribute medicine to your student, please make sure that you have supplied the school with that particular medicine. This includes Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and aspirin. Here is the verbiage from the section in our Parent Handbook regarding medicine distribution. If you need to provide us with the medicine, please drop off at the office- do not send in with your student.

If you are providing the school with liquid medicine to distribute, please ensure that you also provide the measuring cup or spoon as well to use with that medicine.
 

Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures

CDA supports the authority of the local government to make emergency declarations for the safety of its citizens and we will comply as long as Governor Holcomb’s recent mask mandate is in effect. 

Please contact Mr. Barney if you have any questions.

  

Drop off and pick up information

On Thursdays and/or if it is raining and we will not be holding assembly outside, please drop your student off at the main school doors, where students exit the building for pick up.

For safety reasons, please ensure that your student is exiting your vehicle CURBSIDE.

Also, If your student will be late to school, leaving early from school, absent from school, or being taken home from school one day by someone other than your listed pickup contacts, please be sure to contact Mrs. MacKay. You may phone the school office at 317-844-4224, but we will also ask for this in writing via email.

If your student is returning to school from an appointment- please do not simply drop off the student to come into the building on their own. The student MUST be signed back into school by the adult returning them to school. This allows us to keep an accurate count on who is at school at all times.

Because we are having morning assembly outside, if you are not attending the assembly please drop off your students by the bell. If you are attending assembly please park along the side of the church or to the east side of the basketball hoop. Here is a diagram for more detail.

Calendar

 

 

            

 

We pray you have a safe and restful three-day weekend! No school on Monday!

 

Invitation to Dads’ Day!

You are invited to a celebration of fathers on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 AM in our gym. We will have Chad Hankinson from Cornerstone Bible Church in Westfield as our speaker to bless us with encouragement. Of course, there will also be donuts! Please see our invitation here. If you would like to attend, simply RSVP to Mrs. MacKay.

Symphony at the Academy (in lieu of Fall Fest)

Date: September 25, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 per CDA Family (will be billed through your FACTS account)

This year due to COVID we will not be able to have our traditional Fall Fest. Many of the activities do not fall under the CDC guidelines: therefore, this creates a potential safety issue. CDA is committed to do all that we can to keep our families and community safe. In lieu of the Fall Fest, we will be hosting Symphony at the Academy! This will include none other than members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! We ask that each family bring their own food and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert. Once the concert has concluded we will open our game and craft stations to close out the night.

In the past this event has been primarily for CDA families only, but this year we welcome you to invite your family and friends, especially potential CDA families. The cost will be free to our guests, but we do ask that they RSVP. There will be a donation location for the ISO. All donations to the ISO are greatly appreciated in this challenging season for live musicians. Let’s support the beauty of music in our community!

RSVP here!

Here is a flyer to distribute to family and friends!
 

Main Event 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Quartet – 1 hour

Families bring their own food, blanket & lawn chairs

Game/Craft Stations

S’mores
Pumpkin Bowling
Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
Pumpkin Decorating
Balloon Artist
Corn Hole

Cross Country practice canceled next week!

Due to the Cross Country team having two meets next week, there will be NO Cross Country practice! Click here to see the Cross Country schedule.

School Picture Date change!

The date for our school pictures has CHANGED to Thursday, October 22nd. This was originally our date for picture retakes. 

We are praying that by then, COVID-19 will be much less prevalent and we are able to all be together for our school-wide photo. We will communicate if there are any other further date changes.

Morning Assembly & parents inside the building

Due to the current environment regarding COVID-19, we refer to our Handbook of New Health & Safety Measures for guidance. To reduce the number of people in our buildings, large groups of non-Faculty/Staff adults will not be permitted to come inside during the school day at this time. However, we will start to allow one adult family member at a time inside the building. We will require a mask to be worn, as well as temperature taken. We will re-evaluate this decision periodically to determine if this allowance needs to be changed at all.  

We love our families and feel that we need to come together as a community. For our morning Assembly every day except Thursdays, we plan to hold that in the parking lot (or gym if inclement weather). As this would occur outside, families are welcome to join us at that time. Thursdays will be Chapel and inside with students only.

Upcoming Open Houses

Please share this flyer about our Open Houses with friends and acquaintances who may be interested in learning more about our school!
 

Specials and Chapel schedule for this year:

Art: Monday and Friday
Music: Tuesday and Thursday
PE: Wednesday
Chapel: Thursday

 

Community

 

 

             

 

Notes from the classroom……

      

Summer Reading Program Awards!

What is the Summer Reading Program?  Coram Deo Academy puts together an annual summer reading program for each student, Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Students read grade-level literature, one assigned book, and several others chosen from the prescribed resources and track all the books that they read over the summer.  Students then earn a reading medal and a special treat when they return to school in the fall.  Children can read fiction and non-fiction books. Friday 9/4 was our Summer Reading Awards ceremony for this year’s readers. See pictures of your students here.

Why?  Reading is inherently classical.  One of the key components of a classical education is reading good quality literature, and lots of it.  Classical education has a long tradition of emphasizing the seeking after of truth, beauty, and goodness and the study of liberal arts and great books.  Reading begets reading.  The more a person reads, the more they enjoy reading.  A child who reads well, will write well and have the opportunity to succeed in every subject.  The opposite is also true, a child who has difficulty reading, will struggle in every subject.  
 

Please check out our Blog!

Please check out our most recent blog written by one of our parents, Tara Tang, Beyond COVID Slogans: Review of Coronavirus and Christ by John Piper that demonstrates how John Piper’s book can help encourage your heart to trust in Christ in the midst of this troubling season with the new Coronavirus pandemic. Our previous blogs can be found here! Share blog articles with your neighbors and friends!
 

Opportunities to be involved!

Parent Ambassador Team: We are in need of parents to help write blog articles! This is a great way to be able to volunteer and assist the school- especially if you would like to help out but are unable to during the school day or for other events. If you would like to try out this opportunity, simply email Mr. Barney for more details.  

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please complete an indemnification waiver and this background check form! We are in need of an office volunteer for Monday afternoons starting the first week of October through December, for the hours of 1:00-2:30, or through the end of school would work as well. Please email Mrs. MacKay if you’d be interested in this opportunity!

Substitute Teachers Needed:  If you would like further information on this opportunity, please email Mr. Barney.
 

Social Media Presence

Here is our Facebook page.

Here is our Twitter information.

Here is our Instagram information.
 

 

 Teacher Updates

 

  

• Kindergarten: Mrs. Feeney

  Notes from the Teacher

  We are headed into week 5 of school already.  It has been fun to see the kids grow in all areas in such a short period of time.  We had fun this past week learning about how an animal’s sense of sight is different from ours.  We hunted for animals (stuffed) in the field using our binoculars to mimic telescopic vision.  It’s fun to be a kindergartner.

  Looking Ahead:

  Bible-We will begin reading about Abraham this week. We will learn how he obeys God and about God’s promise to him.

  Memory verse Hebrews 12:1-2- We will recite this passage on Friday.

  Phonics/Handwriting-We will learn the sounds and how to write i, u, and u.  We will review all letters previously learned and write words and phrases using these letters.

  Reading- I will begin informal reading groups this next week.  For those that are already readers, I will begin reading books with them. For my upcoming readingers, we will begin making words and reading them during our reading group time.

  Read-alouds- This week I will read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Petunia, There’s an Alligator Under my Bed and Inch by Inch

  Math- We will begin working with addition story problems.  We will call them “some, some more” story problems.  We will act them out and draw illustrations to help us understand.

  Science-We will read about our sense of hearing and animals’ sense of hearing.

  Important Reminders

  Friday is show and tell.  This week your child may bring one item that begins with either ‘i, u, or p.”

   

  1st Grade: Mrs. Harvey

   Notes from the Teacher

  We have another week under our belts and the students have been working hard. I nice three day weekend will be a good refresher before we ramp up a little more next week!

  Homework Information

  Spelling – this week we introduced our first new phoneme -ough. We had a mock spelling test today in preparation for beginning spelling tests next week. Our new phoneme next week will be -ea that makes the short e, long e and long a sound in a word. After next next well will start to focus on two a week.

  Math- we had our second test today in math. We are still very much reviewing material learned last year, which helps the students grow in habits of how we do our work before we begin new concepts.

  Bible- We have begun learning the books of the new testament and are studying one a week. We have covered Matthew, Mark, and Luke and next week will start John. Additionally we are to the point in our story timeline in the NT of when Jesus taught in the temple. Next week we will talk about John the Baptist’s ministry and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

  Science- We are starting our study of the brain and nervous system next week after covering muscles, bones, and joints this week.

   Important Reminders

  Uniforms: Please remember to have our gentlemen in belts and they may need some instruction at home on how to tuck in their shirts well.  Also ties need to be worn on Thursdays as well.

  Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

  2nd Grade: Mrs. Smith

   Notes from the Teacher

  I hope you all had a great Labor Day and perhaps had a rest from your regular labors. I am looking forward to a great week with your children!

   Thank you to the Hutson and MacKay families for donating items for Astronomy experiments recently!  Also thanks to the Hutsons for donating new privacy folders to our classroom!

   Next week, we will be learning about some ancient Egyptian gods in history.  We will continue working in our interactive Egyptian notebooks. We will also make a map of Ancient Egypt.  This is a special project and will require each student to bring in a disposable, rectangular aluminum pan with their name on the side by Wednesday, Sept. 9  of next week. In addition, I will be emailing parents to help make the dough for Wednesday, September 9 for our project on the 10th, as well as volunteers to help out in the kitchen while the children are creating their map.

   During Bible time, we will be learning about The Flood in Genesis 6-9.  Ask your child if they know the father of Noah and how old that person was. We will learn the next 2 verses of Ephesians 3: 14-19. Students should be able to recite verses 14-18 by Friday, September 11.

  Math will include adding 10 to a 2-digit number,  more some, some more (addition) and some, some went away (subtraction) stories with drawings,  dividing shapes into 2, 4, and 8 equal parts and shading halves, fourths and eighths.

   Grammar will include continued work on memorizing jingles for sentence structure, nouns, and verbs.  Students will continue to work on sentence flow and labeling the subject noun and verb in a short sentence.

   Curve letters will be our next type of letter for Penmanship.  Students have learned 8 lower case letters so far and are really working hard.

   Reading groups are being held.  Students will continue to learn to make connections between the text they are reading and themselves (text-to-self) and the world around them, (text-to-world). Next week,  students will learn to connect to another text (text-to-text).  We are working on reading accurately (reading the words as they are written), reading fluently (reading as if one was speaking) and having good comprehension (being able to recall the details of the story).

   

  Homework Information

   

  Day/Date	Homework
  Monday 9/7	No School
  Tuesday 9/8	Math 15B Study Spelling Words Read for 10 minutes
  Wednesday 9/10	Math 16B Study math facts Read for 10 minutes
  Thursday 9/11	Math 17B Study spelling words (test tomorrow)

   

  Important Reminders/Requests

  ***Each child will need a rectangular disposable aluminum cake pan (No lid) for a fun learning activity for History..  Please have your child bring in a pan by Wednesday, September 9.  It would be helpful if you put your child’s name on the side of the pan with a Sharpie marker. Thank you!

  3rd Grade: Mrs. Warman

  Notes from the Teacher

  Another great week in 3rd grade! Next week, we will be talking about The Fall, exploring whales, and journeying into Greece! Please let me know a time to connect with me 1-1 and create goals for your child.

  In Bible, we have been talking about our existence and God’s purpose. Try asking your child these questions:

  1. Why did God make you and all things? (For His glory)
  2. How can you glorify God? (By loving Him and doing what He commands)
  3. Why ought you to glorify God? (Because He made me and takes care of me)
  4. Have you a soul as well as a body? (I have a soul that will never die)
  5. How do you know that you have a soul? (Because I can think about God and the world to come)

  Homework Information

  Spelling: yawn, lawn, straw, law, lawyer, flaw, saw, paw, draw, drawer, claw, crawl, hawk, raw, shawl, bawl, awful, fawn, squawk, brawl

  Stella: contestants, embarrassed, syrup

  Memory: “September” by Helen Hunt Jackson due September 14th

   4th Grade: Mr. Racke

   Notes from the Teacher

  Our red folders are an important tool for transporting material between school and home, which means we want to keep them lean, mean, and organized.

  Graded work that students receive back should be brought home and then removed from the folder. Homework due should be able to travel back and forth without becoming lost in clutter, and our weekly homework log sheet should be easily accessible and checkable.

   In an effort to encourage students in their extracurricular reading, I’ve created the Box of Wonders from which students may choose small prizes after they complete a book and fill out a small report sheet. It currently is stocked with novelty erasers, but any other contributions to the Box’s variety would be met with glee by the class (and me).

  Homework Information

  Thursday: Science quiz, Unit 2 “Clouds”

  Friday: Spelling test #4

  Important Reminders

  Please don’t bring your child to school on Monday. They would be rather lonely.

   5th/6th Grade: Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Seibel, and Mrs. Weirich

   Notes from the 5th/6th Teachers:

  • Since your student will be using Latin Alive! 1 for two academic years, please cover the workbook with transparent “Con-Tact” or “Magic Cover” for longevity.
  • Help your student stay on top of Latin vocabulary memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
    • Latin 1A

  *We are learning the countries of Europe in Geography.  Please help your child by showing them the Seterra.com website or loading the Seterra app on a device for them to use.  They will be able practice by using the quiz feature.

  *Learning to type is an important skill for your child to learn.  Typing.com or Typingclub.com are both excellent tools for your child to use.

  * Have a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

  Homework Information: Test Schedule

  Monday – No School: Labor Day

  Tuesday – History Quiz (Card #2: Erie Canal and the first group of Presidents)

  Wednesday – Spelling Test (List #3)

  Thursday – None

  Friday – Science Test (Chapter 2); No verse quiz this week

  Important Reminders

  *Fall Fest is Friday evening, September 25.

  *Parent Teacher Conferences will be Monday, September 28.  There will be no school that day.

  Please watch the upper part of the Weekly Update for sign up information.  I look forward to meeting with each of you.  Since I have so many students in my mighty army, I will be spreading out my conferences into other days and times.  Please let me know if you cannot find a day or time that works for you, I will be happy to figure out a time and day that will work.

   7th/8th Grade: Mrs. Weirich and Mr. Barney

   Notes from the 7th/8th Teachers

  • Please notify Mrs. Weirich if you have access to a heavy duty, thick-stack, three-ring hole punch.
  • Check RenWeb FACTS Parent Portal weekly for your student’s progress.
  • Help your student stay on top of Latin vocabulary memorization using Quizlet online or app. It’s a great activity for on-the-go! To download the app for smart device, click here. To join the class, click the subject:
    • Ancient Literature 1
    • Latin 1B
  • Find your student’s modern geography map for Asia at Seterra.com or on the Seterra app. Remind your student to set the “Game Mode” to “Learn” while becoming familiar with the countries.
  • Students learning to type in 7th/8th grade is important for their transition to high school.  Encourage your student to practice with Typing.com and Typingclub.com

 In Christ,

 

Coram Deo Academy