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Important Dates
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Now-May 23- Donate to CBA Uniform Swap
Now-May 28-
Yearbooks Delivered to EC This Week; Elem/MS Signing Day
May 21-23-
MAP Testing for Grades 1-7
May 22-
**Last Day of School for EC**
May 23- Kindergarten Breakfast @ FBC
May 23- **Last Day of Kindergarten Spanish & Mandarin Aftercare**
May 24- **Kindergarten Graduation/Last Day**
May 24- Elementary & Middle School Field Day; **NEW! Dismissal is 12:Noon from Park Circle Playground/Baseball Field
May 27- Memorial Day (School Closed)

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May 28-31- CBA Uniform Swap
May 29- Celebration of Learning for Grades 1-7
May 30- Grade 4 Promotion Day
May 31- **Grades 1-7 Last Day, Noon Dismissal**
May 31- Piano Recital at 5:30pm in the FBC Sanctuary

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Quick Reference

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FBC Campus (2yo-5yo)- 5032 Lackawanna Blvd
843-779-2472

HABC Campus (grades 1-7)- 4602 Durant Ave
843-779-2411

FACTS Family Portal, District Code: CB-SC

2024-2025 School Calendar

Need an end-of-year statement or have a billing question?
Email finance@charlestonbilingualacademy.org

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Charleston Bilingual Academy News

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May 23: Kindergarten Breakfast, MAP Testing & HABC Tour

Kindergarten Breakfast, MAP Testing & HABC Tour
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 At the 5K Breakfast, parents will spend time talking together over a delicious breakfast, rejoicing over character growth seen throughout this year, and receive a welcome from CBA’s Elementary Principal, Marilyn Lane. 

Click here to see the full schedule.

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Donate to Uniform Swap through May 23

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Our children outgrow their school uniforms so quickly, so we're going to have a uniform swap! 

Click here for all of the details.

Now through May 28 - Yearbooks Delivered to EC This Week; Elem/MS Signing Day

‌ Now through May 28 - Yearbooks Delivered to EC This Week; Elem/MS Signing Day is May 28

The 23-24 CBA yearbooks have arrived! 

Yearbooks that were ordered by May 3 were just delivered to the school.  If you ordered your yearbook after May 3, it will be delivered to your home.  

Click here for delivery details.

Boxes Needed for Moving Classrooms

‌ Boxes Needed for Moving Classrooms

It’s almost summer and CBA teachers will be moving classrooms. If you have any boxes that you would like donate please drop them off at the front office. 

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Upcoming CBA News

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May 29: Celebration of Learning for Grades 1-7

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Come celebrate a year of learning! Your children have been working hard all year and are excited to share with you.

Click here for more details and the parking directions.

May 31: Piano Recital @ FBC

‌ May 31: Piano Recital @ FBC

Maestra Ingrid’s piano students invite you to their annual recital on Friday, May 31 at 5:30pm in the FBC Sanctuary!

Summer is Almost Here!

‌ Summer is Almost Here!

Summer is almost here! Summer is a wonderful time with relaxed schedules and sunny days! Our hope is that your child’s days will be filled with time outdoors of exploration, discovery, and creativity. The more they can be running, bking, swimming, and playing off of screens, the better! 

Click here for summer opportunities to keep your child busy!

Summer Art Club

‌ Summer Art Club

Come create together!

$35/day (Due upon arrival each day in cash or Venmo directly to Ms. Martinez) All art supplies included.

Click here for all of the details.

3-by-3 Math Camp in Spanish

‌ 3-by-3 Math Camp in Spanish

3-by-3 Math Camp in Spanish! 

Games and activities to build your fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factions!       

$30/week. (Due the first day of each week in cash or Venmo directly directly to Maestra Wilkis)

Click here for all of the details.

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More CBA News

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Mighty Oaks Explore Patriot's Point and the Yorktown
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Grade 4 students had an amazing experience on their end-of-unit field study to Patriot’s Point this month! Thank you to Ms. Ferguson and her father, Colonel Ferguson, for leading the trip and to all of the chaperones who helped keep students engaged the whole time, as well as sharing personal life and family experiences as we learned about both the WW2 and Vietnam history there. 

Click here to read more and to see photos.

Meet the New PTF Leaders

‌ Meet the New PTF Leaders

CBA Parents,

I wanted to express my gratitude for the incredibly thoughtful gift that was given to me.  I am so excited to announce the new PTF leadership team for the 2024-2045 school year. These women have stepped up to take PTF to new heights and I can't wait to see how they fly!

Click here to read Megan Cannon's letter in full. You can also watch Dr. Johnson's video as he shares the heart and vision behind the 5 hours of required volunteer hours.

Mr. Alberto Brooks Presents Partnership Opportunity in Honduras

‌ Mr. Alberto Brooks Presents Partnership Opportunity in Honduras

On May 19, CBA Grade 4 teacher and pastor, Mr. Alberto Brooks, gave an overview of how God is working through FBC and CBA in Honduras!  A small team will be travelling to Honduras this June.  Please email Mr. Brooks (abrooks@charlestonbilingualacademy.org) for more information and ways you can help this ministry!

Great Things are Coming Soon!

‌ Great Things are Coming Soon!

High School is right around the corner- next year CBA will have its first set of students beginning to earn High School credit! Beginning in the spring of 2025, students will be given the opportunity to earn high school Spanish credits at the end of grade 7 and grade 8. 

Click here to read the details.

Recommended Summer Reading List and CCPL Summer Reading Program

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This summer, make reading a priority! Click here for a recommended summer reading list and for information about joining the Charleston County Public Library summer reading program to win great prizes AND keep your reading skills sharp!

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Please click here to read this letter from Megan Cannon regarding the Wait until 8th pledge to delay kids smartphones.

CBA-Recommended Independent Nanny Services

Bilingual Nanny ServicesLooking for summer care or afterschool care for next school year?  Some of our teachers provide bilingual nanny services to current and potential CBA students completely independent of the school, and parents are welcome to contact them directly.  Here is the link to their contact information.

2024-25 CBA Elementary/MS Uniform Policy

‌ 2024-25 CBA Elementary/MS Uniform Policy

CBA Elementary students wear uniforms for multiple reasons. Uniforms help students focus on one another’s character rather than their peer’s attire. Uniforms also help students pursue unity, take on the identity of leaders, promote modesty, dress for success, and ensure safety.

Click here to read the full CBA Elementary & Middle School Uniform Code.

2024-25 School Supply Lists

‌ 2024-25 School Supply Lists

Click here to see the school supply list for 2024-25.

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Language on Mission

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Register Now: Heroes on Mission; Join LOM This Summer

Registration Opens April 9: Heroes on Mission? Join Us This Summer 
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Featuring inspiring verses to guide us through each week, over the course of 6 weeks, we’ll explore the missions of biblical heroes and modern-day missionaries, learning valuable lessons of obedience, courage, and perseverance.

Click here for more information and to register.

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News from Friendship Baptist & Holmes Avenue Baptist Churches

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You are invited!

Friendship Baptist Church
Pastors Mark Timmons and John Lane welcome you to Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) and invite you to worship with them each Sunday at 11 am. Bilingual services are held in English and Spanish on the 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. On all other Sundays, Pastor Mark Timmons leads the English-language service and Pastor Luis Carreon leads a Spanish-language service.  A fun and engaging children's program is held during the service.  Find out more by emailing Pastor Mark directly (mtimmons@friendshiptoday.org) or Pastor John (jlane@friendshiptoday.org) calling FBC (843-225-1434), or visiting the FBC website, where you can also listen to past sermons. Visit the FBC FB page for birthday celebration photos.

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Holmes Avenue Baptist Church
Pastor Bryan Ayer and Walter Brigman welcome you to visit Holmes Avenue Baptist Church (HABC) to worship with them on Sundays at 11 am. Holmes Kids gather during the worship time for age-appropriate worship and teaching from newborn through grade 4. You can learn more about HABC at holmesavenue.com or email Pastor Bryan directly at: bryan@holmesavenue.com or Walter Brigman at walter@holmesavenue.com. Each weekly worship service is also streamed on their Facebook page.

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Women After God: Women's Ministry Gathering

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Other Church Events

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June 24-28: Join HABC, Portside Baptist & Summit Church for VBS at Portside Baptist Church
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You are invited to VBS! 

Who: Kindergarten thru 5th Grade 
When: June 24-28 from 5:30-8:30pm 
Where: Portside Baptist Church (1179 Remount Road) 
To Register: Scan the QR code in the flyer below or click here.

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More of What's Happening

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Help Earn Money for CBA 

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Harris Teeter: Together in Education

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Parker's Kitchen: Fueling the Community

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Who are we?
Who are our students becoming?
Why do we do what we do?
How are we getting there?

These are just a few of the questions CBA parents, may have. Click "Learn More" to see all of the answers!

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