Let’s Celebrate at CBA!
A Math Celebration We’ve all heard our children ask the question, “When will I ever use this in the real world?” And honestly, it’s a great question! Research shows that relevant learning means effective learning. Relevant, meaningful activities that both engage students emotionally, connect with what they already know, and build curiosity to learn more […]
Early Childhood News and Tips: Chapels, Part 2
In EC we are getting ready for Holy Week connecting the stories of Moses to those of Jesus. This week, we contrasted the evil Pharaoh who allowed so much destruction to happen to his people, rather than letting the people go, with THE King of Kings: Jesus. We recreated his triumphal entry in Jerusalem as […]
Let’s Celebrate at CBA!
This past month, 3rd and 4th grade focused on learning to read, write, and recite poetry. Here you can see their final drafts of their original poetry hung on the walls of the Armory, while they also had the opportunity to memorize and perform group and individual poems that revolved around the American history they […]
March 22: Grades 5&6 Host Water Crisis Day
There is a crisis – a water crisis! Water is one of the most precious resources on our planet. CBA 5 & 6th grade students have been learning how the access to safe water for everyone is a real need for real people. They have been doing real work to learn how they can play […]
March 25: Join Team CBA to Walk for Water
Join the CBA Walk-for-Water Team! Use the QR code below to sign up your family to join CBA at Water Mission’s Walk-for-Water event. When you register, make sure to join the “Charleston Bilingual Academy Team.” The walk will be on Saturday, March 25. If you want to make an additional donation to Water Mission, you […]
March 16: Pack the Pantry
It is also time to “Pack the Pantry” for our wonderful teachers. Drop off for “Pack the Pantry” will be this Thursday the 16th at the entrance by the soccer field. Thanks again for all your support and blessings of our teachers! Here is the Sign up genius link. Venmo option:@Jackie-Hammes Thanks again and Happy New Year!Jackie and […]
March 15: Deadline to download/order photos from the Father-Daughter Dance
Father-Daughter Dance photos available for download!Please read this update from CBA parent photographer Ashley Bryan, and be sure to download photos by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. Hola CBA Moms and Dads! Thank you for letting me capture all those tutus and crowns at the CBA Dance! Despite tough lighting at the Armory, it was such a […]
Registration for Spanish & Mandarin summer classes opens this Thursday
To kick off registration opening for kids Spanish and Mandarin summer classes, we are celebrating with early bird pricing: 20% off ALL classes! This special rate only lasts for 10 days (through March 25th), so go ahead and reserve your ideal time right when registration opens this Thursday. More details about Spanish classes here and Mandarin classes here. […]
Early Childhood Tip of the Week: Chapel
CBA students love to talk about chapel. At CBA, we want to make sure that our children can connect to Bible stories at their level. During Early Childhoold chapel, students get to move and sing joyously, and teachers have objects, pictures, and people portraying the story–anything that can communicate the story in a memorable way. […]
23-24 School Year Calendar Update
CBA is waiting for CCSD to publish its 23-24 school calendar before posting the 23-24 CBA calendar. From the CCSD website: “The finalized calendar will be posted on the district website after the Board of Trustees makes their final decision, likely following the March 27 meeting of trustees.” https://www.ccsdschools.com/academiccalendar We will announce in the newsletter […]
