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Important Dates
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Now- May 31- No more uniforms for the remainder of the year
May 28-
Yearbook Signing Day; It's Not Too Late to Order!
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

Later...

June - 2024-25 Afterschool Activity Registration Begins
June & July (Mondays) Beginning June 10-
Summer Art Club from 9:-11: am
June (T,W,TH) Beginning June 11 -3-by-3 Math Camp in Spanish from 10:-11:am
June 24-28- Vacation Bible School w/ Portside Baptist, Summit Church & HABC at Portside Baptist Church (Remount Rd)
July 1 - First invoice of the 24-25 school year sent to parents
July 1-5 - CBA CLOSED
July 15 - Late payment fee applied to July invoice (extended from July 10 to July 15 due to CBA offices being closed the week of July 4).

Click here for additional Summer Activities.

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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 28- Yearbook Signing Day; It's Not Too Late to Order a Yearbook!

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

Today was Yearbook Signing Day!

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.

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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.

2024-25 PTF Volunteer Opportunities
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We are thrilled to share with you all a new sign-up opportunity to get involved next school year. First, please take a few minutes to watch THIS VIDEO from Dr. Johnson as he shares the heart and vision behind the 5 hours of required volunteer hours for 2024-2045. Together, we can continue to fulfill the mission of the PTF by supporting our teachers, school and each other. 

2023-24 CBA Parent Survey
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Dear Parents of CBA,
You are important to us! In partnership with parents, CBA exists to inspire world changers through Christ-centered, intercultural, immersion-based education. It has been an exciting year of growth. With the desire to continue to grow, we want to hear your input. Click here to complete one survey for each child!

Shop the Swap May 28-31

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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.

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!

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Summer at CBA

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Ways to Help Your World Changer Stay Engaged this Summer

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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, biking, swimming, and playing SCREEN-FREE, the better!

LOM & CBA teachers are here to help your child stay engaged and resist the summer slide!

Click here for summer opportunities to keep your child engaged!

June - 2024-25 Afterschool Activity Registration Begins

‌ June - 2024-25 Afterschool Activity Registration Begins

We will post the schedule and cost for 24-25 afterschool activities on the website and in the June newsletter so that families will have time to register for sports, clubs, Lunch Bunch, and Kindergarten afternoon programs before the first 24-25 invoice is sent on July 1.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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More CBA News

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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. 

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.

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.

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

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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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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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