COVID-19 FAQs
CBA COVID-19 Community Agreement
First and foremost, all CBA parents will agree to protect our community. Parents will sign this commitment agreeing to stay home if they suspect their child has COVID-19, the child has tested positive for COVID-19, the child has COVID-19 symptoms,
FAQs about COVID-19
What is CBA’s COVID-19 Prevention and Control Plan? CBA is committed to maintaining a safe environment in which our students can learn. CBA requires all families to sign our COVID-19 Community Agreement. Every morning, the CBA Chatbot asks each family
School Calendar
Families of Rising K5 & 1st Graders: Join Elementary Vision Meeting via Zoom, Wed, 1/27 @ 8:30pm
Headmaster Nate Johnson will host an Elementary School Vision meeting this Wednesday, January 27, at 8:30pm. We invite all families of rising Kindergarteners and first graders to join via Zoom. Here is the link; hope to see you there! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8059793817?pwd=L21PVXpjY0VKR1NIZGlGdHJnWFRtZz09
NO SCHOOL OR KIDS ON MISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 18
*Please note that if your child normally attends karate on Mondays only, (s)he may attend karate on Thursday, January 21, as a make-up.
REGISTER IN 1 MINUTE! ’21-’22 ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT FAMILIES
Dear Parents of World Changers, We are gearing up for the 2021-2022 school year and what a year we expect it to be! CBA will continue to add one elementary grade each year until we reach 8th grade, and the
Biblical Parenting Zoom Session 3: Tuesday, February 2 @ 8:15pm
Join us for our third monthly Zoom dialogue on Biblical Parenting with Pastor Craig and Rebecca Tuck on Tuesday, February 2, at 8:15pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8059793817?pwd=L21PVXpjY0VKR1NIZGlGdHJnWFRtZz09 Meeting ID: 805 979 3817 Passcode: 024919
Video of Biblical Parenting Zoom Dialogue Session 2
We invite you to watch the recording of our second monthly Zoom dialogue on Biblical Parenting with Pastor Craig and Rebecca Tuck held on Monday, December 14. Click here to watch the video. Stay tuned for the 3rd session –
REMINDER: CBA Navidad/Christmas Program 2020
Queridos padres, CBA invites you to see your children perform our 2020 Christmas program, “A Tour of the Birth of Jesus,” which will be outdoors, weather permitting. This year’s program consists of small group tours, and due to the pandemic,
CBA Blog
2020. A death and life situation. Thoughts from Dr. Johnson.
In an affluent society, it is easier to be an atheist. Or at least a pragmatic atheist. Regardless of what you say you believe, our actions can look like we are controlling our own destiny and we live for the
Biblical Parenting Dialogue – Session 1
There seems to be a spike in parenting conversations ever since the pandemic started. Perhaps when kids spend the day in school and activities, it’s more manageable to bribe, distract, manipulate, or intimidate a child for the last few hours
Using your 529 for K-12 education
Written by a CBA parent Do you have a 529 College Savings Plan for your child? If so, you need to know about a compelling and fairly new component of your 529 plan that can benefit your family before college!
Admissions and Enrollment
Families of Rising K5 & 1st Graders: Join Elementary Vision Meeting via Zoom, Wed, 1/27 @ 8:30pm
Headmaster Nate Johnson will host an Elementary School Vision meeting this Wednesday, January 27, at 8:30pm. We invite all families of rising Kindergarteners and first graders to join via Zoom. Here is the link; hope to see you there! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8059793817?pwd=L21PVXpjY0VKR1NIZGlGdHJnWFRtZz09
REGISTER IN 1 MINUTE! ’21-’22 ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT FAMILIES
Dear Parents of World Changers, We are gearing up for the 2021-2022 school year and what a year we expect it to be! CBA will continue to add one elementary grade each year until we reach 8th grade, and the
Tardy and Early Dismissal Policy Updates
Dear parents, Please see below for updates to our early dismissal and tardy policy in the CBA Parent-Student Handbook. Pick-Up and Custodial information All parents/guardians receive an Authorized Pick-Up card for all students in their family at the start of
CBA on Social Media
Be sure to keep up with all things CBA on our main FB page, the CBA Community Connections page, and Instagram! Parents, if you haven’t already, please join CBA Community Connections on FB, a closed group for those within the
PTO & Fundraising News
Watch Highlights from the January 13 Parent Connect
Visit the CBA Community Connections FB page to watch the live video from our most recent Parent Connect-Director’s Chat (1/13), where CBA parents Jessica and Stephen Gause shared their story of leaving CBA… and coming back! You can watch the
CBA Receives $820 from Book Fair Fundraiser!
A special thank you to CBA Parent Jennifer Whitewing for organizing CBA’s first Usborne Book Fair fundraiser! From Jennifer: “Although we weren’t able to display our amazing books for you to look through, many of you still participated in our
Classroom News
Videos from Navidad/Christmas 2020 – A Tour of the Birth of Jesus
Our annual Christmas production was a success: outside, masked, and conveying the message of Jesus’s miraculous birth. We thank our teachers, staff, and volunteers for pulling off this endeavor, and Mrs. Margarita Hart for her vision! We also
January @ CBA
January 4 – Return to class, Sports School resumesJanuary 6 – First Day of CBA BasketballJanuary 8 – Elementary Pizza DayJanuary 11 – First Day of Kids on Mission Session III (January 11- March 5)January 12 – First Day of
Maestra Rosamaria Recognized as Cool Teacher
Felicidades a Maestra Rosamaria Cabrera de primero y segundo grado! CBA was nominated as a Cool School, and News 2 presented Maestra Rosamaria with their Cool School Teacher award! In her interview with Octavia Mitchell, she explains what inspired her to
From the Headmaster
2020. A death and life situation. Thoughts from Dr. Johnson.
In an affluent society, it is easier to be an atheist. Or at least a pragmatic atheist. Regardless of what you say you believe, our actions can look like we are controlling our own destiny and we live for the
COVID-19 Prevention and Control – 12/18/20 Parent Update
Dear parents, I write this update with an overflowing, grateful heart to the Lord and to each of you. We are finishing up this half of the year with a healthy CBA family (teachers, students, parents, and grandparents). Only three classes
COVID-19 Prevention and Control – 11/28 Parent Update
Dear parents, I am grateful that there was no COVID transmission on campus the last week before the break or new reports during the break. As you know, we quarantined Virgen’s and Illisbeth’s classes 2 weeks ago. These classes will
Campus and Facilities
Lost and Found
Hola padres! We have a collection of winter gear in our lost and found – please check and claim anything that belongs to your child. After 2 weeks, clothes will be donated to one of our local ministries, since we
Now Hiring: Elementary English Teacher (Half-Time)
CBA is hiring a half-time elementary English teacher as a maternity substitute teacher to start in January 2021. CBA will hire a full time elementary English teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Candidates interested in this position should APPLY HERE.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
We have set class-specific pick up/drop off areas. Parents will drop off and pick up their child in the same place throughout the year. Thankfully, we have a large campus and can spread out the different places. Preschool parents will
School Closures
If Charleston County Schools close, will CBA close? CBA is not bound by what public schools are doing. We are able to make our own decisions based upon what is best and wisest for our school community. While we
Godly Trait of the Month
Godly Trait of the Month – January
Verse Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Jesús dijo: Yo soy la luz del mundo. El que me sigue nunca
Jesus Saves Christmas: an eBook from The Gospel Project
THE GOSPEL PROJECT CONFRONT 3 MYTHS OF CHRISTMAS In the FREE eBook, Jesus Saves Christmas, The Gospel Project will help you confront three false ideas about what Christmas should be: Christmas karma Guilt-driven generosity The perfect Christmas https://www.gospelproject.com/jesus-saves-christmas-ebook?emid=om:email:tgp:clandes-news-nov-762894&ecid=800445357&bid=2118584481
Godly Trait of the Month: December
Verse For to us a child is born, to us a son is given […] And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 “Porque un niño nos ha nacido, un hijo nos
Operation Christmas Child Update
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect 76 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Thank you to FBC for praying over the boxes and to John and Ann Burt from FBC for delivering them to the collection site.
Thank You to our Servicemen and Women!
Thank you to Kindergarten Assistant Maestra Teia, who dedicates her time to the Army, and to all of those in our community who serve – we are grateful for you! Please share any pictures of service members in the CBA
Godly Trait of the Month – November
Verse “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Dad gracias al Señor, porque Él es bueno; porque para siempre es su misericordia.” 1 Crónicas 16:34 Song This month we will all
Extracurricular Learning Opportunities
Biblical Parenting Zoom Session 3: Tuesday, February 2 @ 8:15pm
Join us for our third monthly Zoom dialogue on Biblical Parenting with Pastor Craig and Rebecca Tuck on Tuesday, February 2, at 8:15pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8059793817?pwd=L21PVXpjY0VKR1NIZGlGdHJnWFRtZz09 Meeting ID: 805 979 3817 Passcode: 024919
Video of Biblical Parenting Zoom Dialogue Session 2
We invite you to watch the recording of our second monthly Zoom dialogue on Biblical Parenting with Pastor Craig and Rebecca Tuck held on Monday, December 14. Click here to watch the video. Stay tuned for the 3rd session –
Friendship Baptist Church
Please Welcome New Ministry Assistant Michelle Esquivel
We are overjoyed to welcome our new Ministry Assistant, Michelle Esquivel! Michelle is a member of FBC and will be in the church office every Monday through Friday from 1-5pm.
Advent of Joy Sermon – Dr. Nathan Johnson, 12/13/20
You can watch all of FBC’s sermons and Sunday School classes on Facebook Live, including the 12/13/20 Advent of Joy sermon by Dr. Nate Johnson:
Advent of Peace Sermon – Pastor Mark Timmons, 12/6/20
You can watch all FBC sermons and Sunday School classes on Facebook Live, including Pastor Mark’s Advent of Peace Sermon from 12/6/20:
Park Circle Community Christmas Gathering on December 24
Join FBC and its sister churches for a Community Christmas Gathering on the Circle on December 24th at 5pm. We will meet on the Park Circle ball field for a time of caroling, contemplation, and candle lighting. This is an
Operation Christmas Child Update
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect 76 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Thank you to FBC for praying over the boxes and to John and Ann Burt from FBC for delivering them to the collection site.
