Important Dates

BE SURE TO CLICK the yellow links to take you directly to the event articles so you don't miss important details about each event!
 
September 15-October 15- CBA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 23 & 30- CBA Moms Who Pray @ FBC 8:30-9:00
September 25- CBA Spirit Night at Chipotle (4:00-8:00 pm only)
September 26- Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting @ HABC 8:45am
September 26- Generations Gathering hosted by Grade 4
September 27- K5-Elem/MS Pizza Friday
October 2- Morning Mingle @ HABC 8:15am followed by the Parent Connect @ HABC 8:30am

For all upcoming 2024-25 CBA & PTF Events click on the links below:
CBA School Year Calendar
PTF Events

Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for more Helpful Links.

 Weekly Celebration Report: Spotlight on Safety Patrol! 

We are thrilled to shine a light on a standout group of students at Charleston Bilingual Academy who embody the spirit of leadership and service —our Safety Patrol Team! These remarkable 5th to 8th graders are truly leading by example and making a positive impact in our school community!

Click here to watch the Safety Patrol in action.

CBA Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

We kicked off our celebrations this week by sharing our presentation found at the bottom. Our theme for our notable Hispanics is Contemporaries. You may be surprised to find out that some folks you know about have Hispanic ancestry.

Join us as we celebrate on both campuses! Click here to read more and view the slideshow.

September 26: Grade 4 Students Host Generations Gatherings

Throughout the year, fourth grade students ask, How can I learn from the past to become a leader who impacts the future for the good of others?" Each month, the students plan and implement a "Generations Gathering" event. The experience provides the opportunity for students to show honor and respect to a different generation as they organize games, snacks and conversation, and experience the joy of learning from those who have experienced life and learned from it. These hour-long gatherings include intentional dialogue, as well share their learning and experiences.

Click here to read more about the Gatherings.

Dismissal Time Reminders

Parents, we ask that you please review section 5.2.2 Dismissal Times in the CBA Parent-Student Handbook:

● EC (2yo - 4K) without Lunch Bunch: 11:50 am
● EC (2yo - 4K) with Lunch Bunch: 12:25 pm ***see note below 
● Kindergarten without Afternoon Program: 12:45pm
● Kindergarten with Afternoon Program: 3:15pm
● Grades 1- 4: 3:15pm
● Grades 5 - 8: 3:30pm
● Grades 1 - 8: PD Fridays dismiss at 1:15 pm
● Grades 1 - 8: Half Days dismiss at 12 noon

For student safety, if parents need to pick up their Elem/MS child early, they should do so before 3:00. No students will be released 15 minutes prior to dismissal.

***EC families - If you are stopped by the train, delayed by an accident, etc., you may enroll your child for a one-time drop-in Lunch Bunch for that day by texting the school.  If you expect to arrive after 12:30pm, please make arrangements with another parent to pick up the child for you and wait or have another guardian such as the child’s grandparents to pick up your child.  Consistently late LB pick-up will result in withdrawal from Lunch Bunch.

Little Mozart at CBA

September 19: Charleston Farms 4-H Teen Gardening Club

You are invited!

Friendship Baptist Church
Pastors Mark Timmons and John Lane welcome you to Friendship Baptist Church (FBC)! Discipleship classes for all ages begin at 9:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Sunday worship service begins at 11am! Bilingual services are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. On all other Sundays, Pastor Mark Timmons leads an 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 the pastors directly (mtimmons@friendshiptoday.org) or Pastor John (jlane@friendshiptoday.org) calling FBC (843-225-1434), or visiting the FBC website.

Join us at 11am on Sundays this fall, as we delve into the Gospel of John. You can listen to all sermons here: https://www.friendshiptoday.org/

Events at Friendship Baptist Church

We’d love to invite you to our Discipleship Classes at FBC and will have something for all age groups, including family classes!

Click on the image above for more information.

Holmes Avenue Baptist Church
Pastors 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 Pastor Walter Brigman at walter@holmesavenue.com. Each weekly worship service is also streamed on their Facebook page.

Events at Holmes Avenue Baptist Church

We’d love to invite you to our men’s and women’s gatherings this fall semester. Please let Pastors Bryan and Walter know if you have any questions!

Join us September 29. We are rejoicing that so far we have 4 people being baptized!

Click here for more information about HABC events.

Help the school & PTF earn money from the stores where you already shop! Simply register on the links below and provide your phone number at check out. If you have registered in the past, please do it again as the stores require a new registration every school year.

Aqui estamos!
We want to make sure your family's needs are addressed as quickly as possible!

Please save these numbers to call or text the office if you will be late to drop off or pick up your child, if your child will be out for the day, or if there are any changes to their daily schedule (ex: will not stay for afterschool activities, will be picked up by a grandparent, etc.):

FBC Office - Early Childhood Education843-779-2472
HABC Office - Elementary & Middle School 843-779-2411

FACTS Family Portal, District Code: CB-SC

We are happy to answer your questions and want to direct you to the right person as we continue to grow!

-For invoice or payment questions, please email finance@charlestonbilingualacademy.org.
-For questions about afterschool activities or to change your afterschool registration, please email info@charlestonbilingualacademy.org.
-To order a CBA T-shirt, please email vperez@charlestonbilingualacademy.org.
-For questions about new student enrollment, schedule changes, or withdrawals, please email admissions@charlestonbilingualacademy.org.
-Please send updated student records (SC DHEC forms, birth certificates, etc.) to records@charlestonbilingualacademy.org.

• Language on Mission online tutoring
• CBA-recommended independent nanny services
• 2024-2025 Tuition and costs
• 2024-2025 School year calendar
• 24-25 CBA Family Directory - accessible in the FACTS Family Portal under “Resource Documents”
  
• 24-25 Volunteer Application Form
  
• 24-25 Pizza Friday dates for 5K - grade 8
• Pizza Friday sign-up for grades 1-8
• Pizza Friday sign-up for 5K/Kindergarten
• Bus and Park Circle Playground Permission Slip for Grades 1-8
• 24-25 Dismissal Procedures
• 24-25 CBA Spirit Nights
• 24-25 Lunch Bunch
• 24-25 Sports and Clubs
• 24-25 Kindergarten Afternoon
• How to View Monthly Invoices
• Little Mozart @ CBA