CARA Visit

   

Our Student Council went to CARA (Community Animal Rescue & Adoption) on Wednesday, November 30th.  Members carried the large amount of donations that had been collected and presented them to the staff at CARA.  The Student Council also donated $250 to the shelter.  Thanks to everyone who brought a donation.  The students were allowed to tour the shelter, visit with the dogs, but the highlight of the day was time spent in the Cat House.  It was very hard to leave this wonderful place and it was a unique experience for our students.

(Taylor Bishop, Student Council President, is shown in front holding Sarah Elizabeth, one of the most recent CARA rescue pups)

    

(Junior Student Council member Cody Lloyd spends time with a precious CARA pet)

   

                         

     The Dallas Holt Memorial Library

The grand opening of the library was held on Friday night.  It was a great success and we had a huge turnout.  Dallas would be so proud of his parents and his family and friends for such a lovely tribute to his life.

                         

                   

Special Prayer Request

Please pray for Emma Cotten and her family.  Emma will have surgery on Tuesday to remove the fixator from her leg.  She is one brave young lady!

UPDATE:

Emma had her surgery, she is home and doing great, she has a new pink and green cast.  The surgery was a great success.  Praise God for the blessings he has given to this young lady, her family, and thanks to Him we have all received a blessing from her determination.

                         

     Balloon Release

After Meet the Trojans on Monday, August 9th members of the student body, parents, and patrons, joined the members of the Dallas Holt Family on the football field for a balloon release to honor Dallas.  This was a very moving and touching ceremony and we are thankful for all of those who participated.

                         

     Message from the Headmaster

We are very excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to a great year of athletic events.  I would like to remind parents and fans about the guidelines for behavior at all athletic events.  Please refer to the fan conduct section of the 2011-2012 handbook which is available on the school’s website for a complete description of these rules.  I would also like to add that at NO time, whether it is in person, online, or by phone, should a parent approach a coach or sponsor about an athlete’s playing time, position, etc.  Any questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to CHCS Athletic Director, David Lloyd during regular school hours.  Thank you for your support of all of our athletes.

                         

     Dallas Holt Memorial Library

Friends and family have began work on The Dallas Holt Memorial Library @ CHCS.  This project will honor Dallas because of the many lives that he touched in his brief 13 years.  Dallas never met a stranger and he always wore a smile.  This library at CHCS is a way that his memory can live on and can also help many children in the future.  Also, the library at CHCS needs a great deal of updating and improving.  The goal is to make the library a place where the students will want to go to study and learn.  In order to do this, we need many things.  The restoration will include new flooring, paint, bookshelves, furniture, books, computer programs, etc.  A memorial bank account has been opened at M & F Bank called "The Dallas Holt Memorial Library Fund".  Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this worthwhile cause may do so at any M & F Location.   

 A wish list has been set up at Amazon.com. Please be sure to indicate when order is place on Amazon that it is a gift and the name of the purchaser.  All items ordered will be shipped directly to the school. 

The Holt family is very appreciative of the support that has been given to them during their time of great sorrow.  It has been overwhelming to them and Dana and Dwight ask for your continued prayers.

Also:

Students in Mrs. Pope's 7th and 8th grade classes will be reading the following books this school year.  If you have any copies of the books listed please consider donating them to this library.

List:

7th Grade

Born Free by Joy Adamson

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

8th Grade

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

A Night to Remember by Walter Lord Class set of 35 has been donated!

The Lion, the Witch, and the Warlock by C. S. Lewis Class set of 35 has been donated!

The Miracle Worker by William Gibson