News highlights, upcoming events and reminders for the CPA community.
August 24-31, 2012
Faculty & Staff Birthdays
Welcome Home DEN-ner: Friday, Sept. 7
MS Parent Night: Tuesday, August 28, 7 p.m.
HS Late Dismissal Times
CPA Prospective Parent Information Sessions
Elementary Tailgate Party, Friday, September 21
Connor Lowery '08 Speaks to Football Team
Fine Arts: Drama, Art Clubs
PSF Priority: Pause to Pray
Roar Store Item of the Week: CPA Car Flags
CPC Corner: Fall Kick-off Party, THIS Sunday, August 26
Athletics: Upcoming Events
Faculty & Staff Birthdays
Happy birthday to Stephanie Garrett (8/26) and Chris Harris (8/31).
Welcome Home "DEN-ner": Friday, Sept. 7
Friday, September 7, 2012, is the date for our special tailgate dinner for all CPA families. This is an annual community event before the first home football game, with an extra-special welcome to new families. To register online, please visit cpalions.org and click on the Welcome Home DEN-ner link at the bottom of the page.
Middle-School Parent Night: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
MS Parent Night will take place this Tuesday, August 28, at 7 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up your child's class schedule. To pick up your packet, please follow these directions for entrance to the middle school: Sixth-grade parents enter at the upper ramp and pick up your packet by the administrative offices. Seventh-grade parents enter at lower doors to concession stand lobby and pick up packet. Eighth-grade parents enter the Varsity Gym to pick up packet.
Our administration and teachers look forward to spending a wonderful evening with you and discussing the exciting things that God is doing this year at CPA Middle School.
HS Late Dismissal Times
Please note that on Friday, September 7, the high school will dismiss at 2:50 p.m. (rather than 2:15) because of an assembly.
CPA Offers Parent Information Sessions for Prospective Families
Prospective families are already inquiring about admission for 2013-14. CPA offers Parent Information Sessions for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School Parents who would like to know more about the Academy. If you know of a family interested in CPA for their child, please offer an invitation to these sessions.
Prospective Kindergarten Parent Information Sessions:
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
October 3, 31
November 14
Prospective Elementary Parent Information Sessions:
Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
September 18
October 9
November 6
January 22
February 5
March 5
Prospective Middle and High School Parent Information Sessions:
Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.
September 27
October 18
November 1
November 29
December 6
January 10
January 17
February 14
March 21
To register for a session, parents may call (615) 301-3623.
Elementary Family Tailgate: September 21
On Friday, September 21, PSF will host an Elementary Tailgate Party (for Preschool through fifth-grade families) before the CPA home football game. Stay tuned for more details!
Alum Connor Lowery '08 Inspires CPA Football Team
Connor Lowery '08, a former CPA football standout who also played at Samford University, delivered a strong devotional message to the current Lions after their Thursday practice. Connor (pictured with several of CPA's coaches, and also speaking to the team in the locker room) set multiple records while at CPA and was known as a strong leader. Speaking of our initials, Connor -- a double-major college grad in accounting and finance -- is currently pursuing his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with plans to join the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Thanks for coming back to inspire some of our students, Connor!
Fine Arts Updates
Middle-School Drama Club 2012-2013
Interested in acting? Designing? Directing? Drama Club is a place where students get to explore all of that and more! Join the group (no experience necessary!) with after-school activities in theatre games, comedy improv, audition tips, scenes and monologues. Each year, the club attends a show in the city and serves at a local organization. (Last year’s service was at Y.E.S. playing theatre games with the after-school program for underprivileged elementary students.) Start-up is after Willy Wonka Junior and Fall Break. Sixth-Grade Drama Club begins Monday, October 22, and meets each Monday from 3-4 p.m. Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Drama Club begins Thursday, October 18, and meets each Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Club fee is $30. Both clubs meet in the Middle School theatre/dance room. For more information, contact Ms. Jennings at .
Middle-School Art Club
Art Club is a great time to join friends after school, use your creativity, and delve into new projects with paint, colored pencils, pen-and-ink, and sculpture materials. Open to all students in grades 6-8, Art Club will also feature special workshops with professional artists, and opportunities to encourage others with your creativity. Come to the Art Room on Tuesday afternoons from 3-4 p.m. Club supply fee is $30 per semester. For more information, contact Ms. McFadden at .
PSF Priority
Pause to Pray Verse for Monday, II Corinthians 4:4-6
At noon each Monday, we encourage the CPA community to Pause to Pray. Monday's verse is from II Corinthians 4:4-6:
"Remove the veil from (child's name)'s eyes so that he/she can see the light of the gospel. Shine your light in his/her heart to give him/her the light of the knowledge of your glory in the face of Christ."
Roar Store Item of the Week: *CAR FLAG*
Stop by the Roar Store on the first floor of the Middle School building to see our new CPA car flags, which just arrived and are on sale for $15 each. Get them while you can, as there is a limited supply.
CPC Corner
If your family is looking for a church home, we would welcome you as our guest at CPC. Please visit christpres.org for Sunday classes, worship times and other info.
Join us for CPC's Party on the Lawn at noon this Sunday, August 26. The festivities will begin immediately following the 10:45 Worship Service, with live music, local food trucks and an All-Meat Grill Off. For more details, please visit christpres.org.
Athletics:
CPA Football Airing On 560 AM Radio This Fall
CPA's home and away football games will air on Sports Radio 650-WNSR this season, with Nashville sportscasters Thom Abraham and Al Smith handling the play-by-play and commentary. Fans will be able to tune into the radio or "Listen Live" online to each Lions' game at www.wnsr.com. 560 also plans to broadcast some CPA basketball games this winter. Stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming Athletic Events:
August 24:
Varsity Football vs. Kenwood @ Kenwood, 7 p.m.
August 25:
5th Grade Football Purple Team vs. St. Paul @ CPA, 8:30 a.m.
6th Grade Football Purple Team vs. St. Paul @ CPA, 9:45 a.m.
5th Grade Football Gold Team vs. Ensworth @ CPA, 11 a.m.
6th Grade Football Gold Team vs. Ensworth @ CPA, 12:10 p.m.
August 27:
Girls' JV Volleyball vs. BGA @ CPA, 4:15 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs. BGA @ CPA, 5:30 p.m.
JV Football vs. BGA @ CPA, 6 p.m.
August 28:
Girls' Varsity Soccer vs. BGA @ CPA, 7 p.m.
August 29:
Girls' and Boys' Golf vs. East Literature @ The Vinney, 3:30 p.m.
August 30:
Girls' and Boys' Golf vs. David Lipscomb @ Montgomery Bell, 3:30 p.m.
Girls' MS Volleyball Gold Team vs. BGA @ BGA, 4 p.m.
MS Cross Country Meet @ Vaughn's Creek, 4:15 p.m.
Girls' JV Soccer vs. Harpeth Hall @ Harpeth Hall, 4:30 p.m.
Girls' JV Volleyball vs. Whites Creek @ Whites Creek, 4:30 p.m.
Girls' MS Volleyball Purple Team vs. BGA @ BGA, 5 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs. Whites Creek @ Whites Creek, 5:30 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Soccer vs. Harpeth Hall @ Harpeth Hall, 6:30 p.m.
August 31:
Girls' MS Volleyball White Team vs. BGA @ CPA, 4 p.m., 5 p.m.