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MARCH 2016
The Parent Newsletter of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
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ROYAL
EVENING
SATURDAY
MARCH 19
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WHAT’S
HAPPENING
MARCH:
8-12 Fine Arts Tour
10 Middle School Spring
Sports Meeting
19 Royal Evening: Under the Big Top
25 Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
28-31 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
APRIL:
1 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
20 Leadership Assemblies
22-23 Spring Musical, Marry Poppins
29-30 Spring Musical, Marry Poppins
MAY:
5 Band Concert
6 Jr./Sr. Banquet and After Party
6 Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
10 Orchestra/Handbell Concert
12 Choir Concert
16 Middle School Sports Awards
17 Royal Scholar Banquet
17 Seniors’ Last Day of Classes
20 Senior High Awards Assembly
17 Seniors’ Last Day of Classes
24-26 Exams
24-26 Senior Trip
29 Commenecement
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For your convenience, links to
important information and
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REGISTER and RE-ENROLL
Re-Registration Deadline: April 4
Once a year, we ask all students to complete a re-enrollment process for the fall.
In preparation for the next school year, please take time now to complete your
student’s reenrollment packet in ParentsWeb:
• Go to www.cvcaroyals.org then click on the ParentsWeb (PW) link at the
top of our homepage.
• Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username
or password, please click on the link provided.
• After logging in, click on “Family Information” in the left menu.
• Click on the “Enrollment/Reenrollment” button.
Our Online Enrollment system will open to the enrollment packet for your
student(s). The online process should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your information should be saved if you need to quit and come back
later. We ask that you complete the online process and submit the enrollment
packet by April 4, 2016. After April 4, the enrollment fee will increase by
$100 to $450. All payments must be submitted online If you have any questions about the process, please contact Mindy Fullerton at [email protected] or 330-929-0575 ext. 216.
Financial Aid Deadline: March 31
If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid for the 2015-216 school year,
please submit your Financial Aid Application online. Financial Aid applications
will be processed and families informed of their awards within two weeks of the
date they are submitted. The FA application is embedded in the re-enrollment
software and is visible when you set up your financial payment plan.
It is very important for families who need financial aid to re-register their student(s) first. We will not process a financial aid application until the student is
re-registered for the fall. Contact Abby Fishel at [email protected] or 330929-0575, ext. 233 if you have questions.
Endowed Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15
Returning CVCA students may now apply for endowed scholarships.
Scholarship Applications will be reviewed and recipients determined by the
Endowed Scholarship Committee. CVCA is blessed with large numbers of
highly talented and deserving students, and we expect to see a significant number of applicants. The number of scholarships available for returning students
in 2016-2017 is approximately 40 scholarships for returning middle school
and 40 additional scholarships for returning high school students. If your student is interested in applying for an endowed scholarship, please print and
return the scholarship form on our website at cvcaroyals.org/admissions. The
scholarship application Deadline is April 15.
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Step right up and join us Under the Big Top for CVCA’s
annual Royal Evening on Saturday, March 19!
The evening will include silent and live auctions as well
as delicious food served by students.
This is a fun night to gather with the CVCA community in support of our students. By attending Royal
Evening you help make a tangible and eternal impact in
students’ lives as they learn who God made them to be.
Click here to make a reservation or for more information. We look forward to seeing you on March 19!
Please make your reservation by March 4. Reservations
made after this deadline will increase to $75 per person.
SHOPPING REWARDS
Giant Eagle Apples for Students
Shopping Rewards are a convenient and simple way to
support CVCA while doing your every-day shopping.
Every little bit helps! Below are a few participating
stores/companies for you to sign-up with to help support our students.
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and
automatic way to support
CVCA every time you shop,
at no cost to you. Simply go to smile.amazon.com. You
will see eligible products marked “Eligible for Amazon
Smile donation” on their product detail pages.The
AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select
CVCA to receive donations from eligible purchases
before shopping (using your normal Amazon login).
Simply register one time and
points accumulate every time
you use your advantage card.
Registration can be done by
phone at 800-474-4777. CVCA’s Designation Code at
Giant Eagle is 0250. Shopping at Giant Eagle provides
the opportunity to earn points for CVCA to purchase
items used everyday by our students and teachers.
Heinen’s Tasteful Rewards
Every time you shop and use your Heinen’s Preferred
Card, 1% of your total amount purchased will be
donated to CVCA. Each new school year requires all
individuals to re-register for this program. To do this
visit heinensrewards.com. Customers that would rather
register by phone may contact Heinen’s at 216-4752300 to designate that their rewards go to CVCA.
Save the date for CVCA’s annual Charity Golf Classic. Consider
participating in this event as a captain or a non-playing sponsor
and help support students as they grow academically and in their
walk with Christ.
More information to follow. Contact Ryan Crocker at rcrocker@
cvcaroyals.org with questions.
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2016 HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMER COURSES
July 11-July 29, 2016
Morning Courses: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Afternoon Courses: 12:15 to 4:15 p.m.
COST:
• Registrations made on or before 5/27/16: $300
• Registrations made after 5/28/16: $325
These courses satisfy CVCA graduation requirements.
Students successfully completing each course will
receive ½ credit and satisfy the graduation requirement.
Minimum student enrollment is required to ensure
classes will be scheduled.
COME FIND OUT WHY WE LOVE CVCA!
Parents and Prospective Students are invited to
spend more time at CVCA and find out why our students and families love it here. Please join us on any
of the following days:
MARCH 3 AND APRIL 7
9:00 TO 11:00 A.M.
• Walk CVCA’s halls with students, attend chapel,
engage in conversation over coffee with our administration, staff, and current CVCA parents.
• Registration is required. Please contact Jocey
Bolender at [email protected] or at
330-929-0575, ext. 221.
Please complete and return the registration form on
page 16.
DEBATE – Morning
This class is designed for students entering grades 9-12
in the fall of 2016. The class will be based on the same
curriculum offered in a regular semester class. Students
will need a notebook.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS –
Morning or Afternoon
This course is for students entering grades 9-12 in the
fall of 2016. Students learn basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet skills, and web
page design. Students must type at least 35 GWAM to
be enrolled in this class.
HEALTH – Afternoon
This coed class is intended for students entering grades
10-12 in the fall of 2016. Students need a journal,
notebook, and binder for note taking and handouts.
2017 J-TERM
J-term 2017 trips will be announced mid-late April.
Watch for information about trip registration.
Rising junior and seniors are encouraged to participate
in a Career Experience Opportunity (CEO). If you are
interested in providing a Career Experience
Opportunity for one or more students please contact
Emery Nickerson at [email protected].
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COMMENCEMENT
TICKETS REQUIRED
Tickets will be required for the Class of 2016 commencement exercises at The Chapel in Akron on
Sunday, May 29. Parents of seniors recently received
an email with a link to order tickets.
Others who would like to reserve tickets, if they
become available, should email Jeanie Micale at
[email protected] or call 330-929-0575, ext. 234
to be added to the reservation list. Please include your
name, number of tickets desired, and email address.
You will be notified in early May of the number of
tickets you will receive and can pick them up at the
CVCA Welcome Center when they become available.
Priority will be given to the families of seniors.
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
GUIDANCE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE PLACEMENT
SENIORS:
JUNIORS:
1. Finish college applications
1. Finish your junior year strong as it will be the last
year on your transcript sent to colleges in the fall.
How you perform during your junior year will affect
the GPA sent to colleges. Improvement from previous years is also positive on college applications.
2. File the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as
possible. Your college may have a FAFSA deadline.
3. Complete scholarship applications.
A local scholarship list can be found at
cvcaroyals.org/collegeplacement. Also, fastweb.com
is a good online resource for scholarships
4. Following are helpful financial aid websites:
fafsa4caster.ed.gov – a helpful estimator
finaid.org – comprehensive financial aid website
studentaid.ed.gov – U.S. Dept. of Education
Student Aid
oasfaa.org – Ohio Association of Student Financial
Aid Administrators
SAT TEST DATES: SPRING 2016
Register at the SAT website: sat.collegeboard.org
TEST DATES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
LATE FEE DEADLINE
April 8
May 5
April 26
May 25
May 7
June 4
ACT TEST DATES: SPRING 2016
Register at the ACT website: actstudent.org
TEST DATES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
April 9
June 11
during DR trip
March 4
May 6
LATE FEE DEADLINE
March 5-18
May 7-20
What are colleges looking for when they read your
application? More than just your GPA and test scores
are taken into account. Your character also matters to
a college. They consider your goals, accomplishments,
and personal values. The CVCA Guidance Office can
help you figure out how to best express all of this!
2. Visit college campuses this school year. Students may
miss three school days for campus visits. Spring
break is an excellent opportunity for college visits!
3. Schedule challenging courses. Senior Year Strength
of schedule is an important part of your college
application. What classes are required for the colleges you are looking at?
4. Take the ACT and SAT by the end of this school
year. When registering, list CVCA and colleges of
interest for your scores to be sent directly to the
schools. Additional scores may sent later for a fee.
ACT CLASSES AT CVCA
Questions? Contact Mrs. Fridine at sfridline@cvca
royals.org. A registration form is on page 15.
ACT Prep Class – $150
Excellent preparation for April 9 or June 11 test
• March 5, 8:00 a.m. to noon
• March 12, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• March 19, 9:00 a.m. to noon
ACT Prep Class – $150
Excellent preparation for June 11 test:
• May 31, 8:00 a.m. to noon
• June 1, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• June 2, 9:00 a.m. to noon
When registering for either test, use the school code
361771. CVCA will then receive the test results to
add to the student’s record to send to colleges.
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THE BLESSINGS OF HOSTING
CVCA. Jonas joined in
church activities with
our family including
high school group, junior
guys small group, retreats,
and outreach activities as well
as Sunday morning worship services.
He even participated with our family in our church’s
Amazing Race competition!
In Erie PA, Fall 2014 on our way back from Niagara Falls.
Back row: Will Rasper, Rick Rasper, Jonas Haugsøen, Per Haugsøen;
Front row: John Rasper, Ellen Rasper, David Haugsøen, Trine
Haugsøen, Frida Haugsøen
On August 11, 2014, a fourth boy was added to the
Rasper family. He was a day past his due date and did
not join the family the way that the other Rasper boys
had. His name is Jonas Bull Haugsøen and he arrived
on a plane from Bergen, Norway, a day late due to
weather and travel issues. We had hosted students
through CVCA’s Short Term Exchange Program
(STEP) in the past, but this was our first time welcoming someone into our family for an entire school year.
With our two older boys, Dan and Will, away at college, God had prepared the way for Jonas to join us and
expand our vision of the world in ways we could not
have imagined. Jonas was eager to share about Norway’s
history, geography, politics, customs, and culture and
just as eager to learn about ours. He celebrated his first
American anksgiving, and he prepared a fantastic traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner for us prior to
going home for three weeks at Christmas.
Since our youngest son, John, played soccer, Jonas came
home after school every day to work on homework and
communicate with his friends and family back home
where they are
six hours ahead
of us. Jonas saw
more than his
share of CVCA
soccer games
and attended
other athletic,
Will, Jonas, Ellen and John in “The Amazing
fine arts, and
Family Race” at Riverwood - Spring 2015
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We were especially blessed to have Jonas’s family
(Mother Trine, Father Per, sister Frida, and brother
David) visit for ten days in the fall and share many
northeast Ohio attractions with them; we also traveled
to Niagara Falls together. Most Norwegians are bilingual, so it is very easy to communicate with his family
and we continue to be in touch on a regular basis.
As a mother, I
was surprised by
the many lessons
God taught me
about my relationship with
Him through
my relationship
with Jonas. I
learned more
In front of Fantoft Stave Church, Bergen,
Norway - January 2016. Left to right:
about God’s lavJonas Haugsøen, John Rasper, Frida
ish and uncondi- Haugsøen, Inger Christensen, Ellen Rasper,
Rachel Hobrath, Roni Watkins
tional love, His
communication through prayer and His Word, my
dependence on Him, and our adoption as sons and
daughters into His family.
Jonas may have only been here for a school year, but we
have developed lifelong relationships! John and I were
blessed to be able to go to Norway for J-term this year
and stay with the Haugsøens, and our entire family is
planning a trip to visit them this summer. We are so
thankful for the many blessings God has bestowed on
us through opening our hearts and home to Jonas!
Please feel free to contact Ellen Rasper with any hosting
questions: [email protected].
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MATHCOUNTS
This year CVCA joined MATHCOUNTS, a math
enrichment program that was started in 1983. The
club is open to all CVCA middle schoolers, and meetings are held Thursdays during lunch.
All year, club participants have worked on solving
problems both individually and together in order to
prepare for three rounds of the MATHCOUNTS
competition: sprint round, target round, and team
round. In the sprint tound, contestants solve a written
exam consisting of 30 problems with a time limit of 40
minutes. The target round contains four, two-problem
mini-examinations, for which six minutes are allowed
per pair. The team round is a ten-question exam for
which twenty minutes are allotted, and up to four
teammates take the examination as a group. In this
round, contestants are allowed to discuss the problems
within the team.
On February 6, the CVCA team (pictured above) of
Austin Mahajan, Alex Papatonis, Peter Perdue, Andrew
Schaeffer, and Sarah Bailey (alternate) went up against
13 other schools in the Akron Chapter competition.
The three rounds were very challenging, but our team
did a great job rising to the occasion and completing
the tests well. It was a great experience for these students, and we hope to continue MATHCOUNTS at
CVCA for many years to come. MATHCOUNTS is
coached by Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. Muklewic.
GOING GOOGLE: NEWS FROM THE CVCA LIBRARY
Last year at this time, you learned that CVCA was
going Google. We have had Chromebooks on carts in
many classrooms and Chromeboxes in the Library and
lab. Our experience has been so positive that our
administration has decided to go all the way. Next year,
CVCA will roll out our one-to-one technology initiative with each student assigned a Chromebook.
Technology will always be accessible for schoolwork and
communication.
But is access everything? We’re not talking about inappropriate sites for which CVCA filters, but about
choosing the excellent over the good or mediocre. Does
your student know when a search engine like Google is
an appropriate information source? Does he know when
to choose a directory, like Splash? Does she know when
and how to access databases?
The final weeks of this school year are busy. Our students are digging deep in their research projects. While
Google provides many useful apps, encourage your stu
dents to use databases to access scholarly journals. Ohio
provides free services to K-12 students and families
through Infohio, to Ohio college students through
OhioLink, and to citizens of all ages through OPLIN –
the public library information network accessed with
your library card. While database offerings overlap,
there are distinct collections through each service.
Librarians at each level will warmly welcome your questions. We are delighted to be able to offer Internet
access 24/7.
Join us in encouraging our students to choose the best
sources for their needs as together we Educate and
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For access to an abundance of various online
resources, visit the CVCA Library website at
cvcaroyals.org/academics.
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BUSSING FOR 2016-2017
Below is a copy of school districts that provide transportation to Walsh Jesuit. Limited spots will be
offered to CVCA students prior to August 1, 2016.
Starting August 1, all open seats are available on a
first come basis to students of both schools for all
seasons. Please call your school district if you live in
one of these districts for further information.
Transportaion is available for the entire 2016-2017
school year for $1,500 per student. Options are also
2016-2017 BUS ROUTES
available to purchase transportation services for any
combination of the fall, winter, and spring sessions for
$600 per session.
A bus reservation form can be found on page 18 and
needs to be returned with payment by check by August
1, 2016. Students will be served on a first come, first
served basis with seats reserved when payment is
received. Questions? Call Mr. Steve Neal, Walsh’s
Transportation Director, at 330-929.4205, ext. 164.
A.M.
P.M.
Route A – Medina, Brunswick, Hinckley, Richfield
A1 – Route 18 and I-71 (Rousch Honda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:40 a.m.
A2 – St. Francis Xavier School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:52 a.m.
A3 – Rt. 303 and I-71 (Gales Garden Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:05 a.m.
A4 – Rt. 303 and Ridge Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:12 a.m.
(A.M. – Hinckley Elementary / P.M. – Fifth Third) . . . .
A5 – Rt. 303 and Rt. 176 (Richfield Fire Station) . . . . . . . . . .7:18 a.m.
. . . . . . .4:32 p.m.
. . . . . . .4:27 p.m.
. . . . . . .4:15 p.m.
. . . . . . .4:05 p.m.
. . . . . . .3:55 p.m.
Route B – Strongsville, North Royalton & Brecksville
B1 – Rt. 82 and Pearl (Kohl’s Southpark Mall) . . . . . . . . . . . .6:40 a.m. . . . . . . .4:30 p.m.
B2 – Rt. 82 and State Road (Giant Eagle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:55 a.m. . . . . . . .4:15 p.m.
B3 – Rt. 82 and Rt. 21 (St. Basil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:10 a.m. . . . . . . .4:00 p.m.
BC4 – RT 82 and Old Eight (St. Barnabas) - P.M. ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:45 p.m.
Route C – Bainbridge, Solon, East Cleveland
C1 – Rt. 306 and Rt. 422 (Tanglewood Square) . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 a.m. . . . . . . .4:15 p.m.
C2 – Rt. 91 and Rt. 422 (Solon Community Church) . . . . . .6:57 a.m. . . . . . . .4:22 p.m.
C3 – I-271 and Harvard (Red Robin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:08 a.m. . . . . . . .4:36 p.m.
BC4 – Chili’s – Macedonia Commons – A.M. ONLY . . . . . .7:25 a.m.
Macedonia:
A.M. – Bus C
P.M. – Bus B
SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT TRANSPORT TO WALSH
AURORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-562-8017
NORDONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-908-6052
COPLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-664-4820
STOW-MUNROE FALLS . . . .330-673-6550
BEDFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-439-4234
COVENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-644-2371
HUDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-653-3355
KENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-673-2231
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REVERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-523-3118
TWINSBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-486-2348
WOODRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-928-6312
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THE ROYAL THEATRE
PROUDLY PRESENTS
EVENING SHOWS: APRIL 22, 23, 29
MATINEE: APRIL 30
TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH ITICKETS.COM ON APRIL 4
CVCA
SPRING
CONCERTS
Mark your calendars!
Band, May 5
Orchestra/Handbells
May 10
Choir, May 12
STUDENTS RECEIVE
MUSIC HONORS
Congratulations to CVCA students Charlie Jones, Olivia Nitzsche, Stefan
Loos, Kate Brunn and Olivia Ottman! These students recently competed in the
Ohio Music Educator’s Solo and Ensemble Contest at Firestone High School.
• Charlie performed a Class A trumpet solo and received the highest possible
rating of I.
• Olivia Nitzsche, Stefan, and Charlie performed a Class A trumpet trio and also
received a rating of I.
• Olivia Ottman performed a Class B vocal solo and received the 2nd highest
possible rating of II.
• Kate Brunn performed a Class A vocal solo and received a I rating.
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The CVCA Alumni Association Presents a Magical Children’s Event
The CVCA Alumni
Association invites children
to a special Mary Poppins
Pre-Show Event!
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016
NOON TO 1:30 P.M.
$5 per person for Lunch and Pre-show Activities
Matinee Performance: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale April 4 at itickets.com
Children age 5
through sixth grade
(accompanied by an adult) are
invited to a special PRE-SHOW EVENT.
Enjoy lunch, receive a special gift,
and have photos taken with the cast members!
JR/SR AFTER PARTY
The Junior/Senior After-Prom Party will be held at the
Tallmadge Recreation Center: 46 North Munroe
Road, Tallmadge, 44278
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
following Prom from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
This party is open to all CVCA juniors, seniors, and their guests.
Our intention is to provide a safe, fun evening of entertainment, games, good food, and gifts for our graduating seniors.
PROM 2016
All CVCA Juniors and Seniors are cordially invited
FRIDAY • MAY 6 • 2016
Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls
Pictures and Appetizers: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Entertainment: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are $35 each and will be for sale at school:
Thursday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 27
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The After-Party Committee has already begun to plan and raise
funds for this event! There are two ways in which we need all
junior and senior parents to help. We are asking that you consider volunteering your time by either helping to prepare for
this event or by chaperoning on the night of the After-Party.
Secondly, we would like all parents of juniors and seniors to
consider giving a financial donation, no matter how great or
small, so we can continue the tradition of giving a gift to each
senior attending the event. While some local businesses and
friends of CVCA also help support this event, it is the parents
who traditionally sponsor this party.
We ask that parents NOT sponsor private home parties that
would conflict with the official CVCA After-Prom Party. In addition to the amount of time and money invested in this event, a
good turnout is important for it to be fun for all of the students!
Thank you for your cooperation.
To help with this event, please complete the form on page 17
and return it to MaryAnn McMullen at CVCA. Thank you in
advance for your support and generosity!
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Summer is the time to
get outside and run
around in the sunshine
with good friends.
CVCA summer camps are
the place to do just that!
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ATHLETIC NOTES AND NEWS
Royals of the Week
Spring Sports Physicals
Check our Winter Sports Royals of the Week by visiting
athletics.cvcaroyals.org
Physicals are required by OHSAA prior to the FIRST
day of practice and try-outs. Form can be found at
ohsaa.org/medicine/PPE_2015-16.pdf Not sure about
the status of your physical? Contact the athletic office
to find out where you stand.
Start-up Dates for Spring Sports
Below is the start-up information for each spring sports
team and the coach contact information. Remember
that all athletes must have a current physical on file in
the Athletic Office prior to the dates listed below.
Monday, March 7:
• Boys Tennis – Coach Bolinger:
[email protected]
• Boys Track – Coach Rupe: [email protected]
• Girls Track – Coach Hallis: [email protected]
• Middle School Track – Coach Samsonas:
[email protected]
*Note: Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse have started
Spring Athlete/Parent Meetings
• Middle School – March 10, 6:00 p.m.
• High School – Teams will schedule parent meetings
Athletic Fees
Each student who participates in a sport at CVCA is
charged a one-time fee of $150. Fee is good for the
entire school year (additional fee for lacrosse). Fees may
be paid on-line at cvcaroyals.org.
Team Picture Days
High School and Middle School – March 17
We Want Your Photos
Did you witness a great CVCA Athletics moment this
winter and catch it in a photo? To share photos with the
CVCA family, please send to [email protected].
Spring Sports Awards
• Middle School Spring Sports Awards Night –
Monday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• High School Spring Sports Awards Nights –
To be set by individual programs
Summer Physicals Offered at CVCA
CVCA will offer sports physicals for the 2016-17
school year on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for
a cost of $20. Athletes who pass the exam are cleared
for the entire school year. Having your physical done at
school also benefits the athletic department.
Congratulations to the
Eighth Grade Boys
Basketball Team:
PAC-7 CHAMPIONS!
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MITCH SEITLE: EDITOR-IN CHIEF
ALEXA MAHAJAN: WRITER
ANDREW MALAK: WRITER
CULLEN WESTERFIELD: WRITER
MRS. MESZAROS: ADVISOR
by Mitch Seiple
Far too often, we try to take matters into our own hands. It doesn’t matter
how small or insignificant the event is, in actuality; we want to be in control
of everything. It’s part of our human nature, and it’s one the things that keeps
us from drawing closer to God. In order to reach a deeper level of commitment with Him, we need to learn to surrender our plans and controlling
impulses to Him and trust in His plans. The easiest way to do this is to take
an intentional block of time and set it aside for quiet contemplation. Some
people like to call it meditation, but in this case, both terms are synonymous.
This should be a time of stillness for your mind and spirit. Maybe this isn’t
physical stillness, but doing something physical is indeed how some people
connect with God. You could go running on a bike trail, or you could curl up
with a book and a blanket. Some people like to simply sit and pray, while others draw or write. All of these things are great ways to recenter yourself and
allow God to speak more clearly to you.
Psalm 46:10 is God’s words to us as we scurry about with our crazy and busy
lives. He says, “‘Be still, and know that I am God…’”, and we normally
choose to ignore that command and continue to block Him out with the
white noise of our daily schedules. It is important to take time to reconnect
with God; otherwise, you’ll be at high tide without a raft. We cannot possibly
hope to control everything in our lives, but God most certainly can. However,
He doesn’t meddle in our lives like some helicopter parent. He is more than
happy to lend His aid to us, but we have to ask first. It is only by invitation
that God takes our troubles from us and carries them along with our other
inner darknesses. So the next time you feel overwhelmed, take a few moments
to have a real conversation with God. We have the unique relationship of both
a Father and child and a subject and a King. God gives us comfort and protection, advice and direction. All you have to do is find the stillness and inhabit
it. When we do, God finds His way in, and that’s when you find peace.
“
We cannot possibly hope to
control everything in our lives,
but Godmost certainly can.
”
The Tip of the Tongue
by Rebekah Prather
“ The more I search the less I find
The more I look the more I’m blind
Like a melody so low
Hanging on the tip of the tongue”
“The Tip of the Tongue” by The Donnis Trio
The book of James speaks more directly about taming
the tongue than any other book of the Bible. As high
school students, this book provides some invaluable
guidance on how to treat ourselves and high school. So
often, we disregard the words that come out of our
mouths, and the damage those worse can have. The
words of hate roll of the tip of our tongue, and we
don’t even realize it. There’s an epidemic of judgment
that has infected our community, and it’s time to eradicate it.
We all judge, even if we refuse to readily admit it.
What exactly is it about judging others that makes us
think it’s okay? The first problem is that we were never
meant to be judge and jury. We cannot see the whole
of a situation, problem, or person. We can only see
what is visible to our own eyes, and often we ignore
what we do not wish to see. Only one individual can
reach into others’ hearts to see the full story; God sees
the unseen. James reminds us “There is only one
Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and
destroy.”
Second, we make a pretty heavy statement each time
we judge people. By making ourselves judge, we basically say that God’s standards aren’t good enough. We
need our own standards by which to deem a person
good or bad. Our standards are as imperfect as we are.
We place more importance on appearance than the
heart.
Lastly, judging others helps no one. It destroys trust,
and encourages self-consciousnesses. However, it
doesn’t just encourage self-consciousness among the
condemned, but those who condemn as well. We frequently tear each other apart to take attention of ourselves, but this doesn’t help us. The more solace we
seek from sentencing others, the more miserable we
start to become.
The good news? It doesn't have to be this way. This
may be an epidemic, but this one comes with a known
cure. The moment we begin to understand our role is
to love instead of judge, we can move forward. There’s
a reason the outcasts flocked to Jesus. He showed loved
when the rest of the world showed disdain. People
who have been harshly judged tended to push others
away, because they were pushed away first. Enough
pushing away has been done; it’s time to draw people
in with our love.
an epidemic of judgment that has infected
“ There’s
our community, and it’s time to eradicate it.
”
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THE ROYAL COURIER
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The Junior/Senior After Prom-Party will be held at the Tallmadge Recreation
Center, 46 North Munroe Road, Tallmadge, 44278 on Friday, May 6, 2016 following the
Prom from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. This late night party is open to all CVCA juniors, seniors,
and their guests. Our intention is to provide a safe, fun evening full of entertainment, games,
good food, and gifts for our graduating seniors.
The After-Party Committee has already begun to plan and raise funds for this event!
Here are the two ways in which we need all junior and senior parents to help. We are asking
that you consider volunteering your time by either helping to prepare for this event or by
chaperoning on the night of the After-Party. Secondly, we would like all parents of juniors
and seniors to consider giving a financial donation, no matter how great or how small, so
that we can continue the tradition of giving a gift to each senior attending the event. While
some local businesses and friends of CVCA also help support this event, it is the parents who
traditionally sponsor this party.
**We ask that parents do not sponsor private home parties that would conflict with the official
After Prom Party. In addition to the amount of time and money invested in this event, a good
turnout is important for it to be fun for all the kids! Thank you for your cooperation.
Please detach and return the bottom portion to indicate how you would like to help. Thank
you in advance for your support and generosity.
Always Grateful,
MaryAnn McMullen
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Parent’s Name:__________________________________________________
Student’s Name:_____________________________Grade:_______________
Address:________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__________________________________________________
Yes, I’d like to help with the After-Party (please circle and return)
Food
Games
Decorating
Chaperone
Donation (amt.______)
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