February News at CSA: Inspiring Words and Sweet Moments

At our January assembly, our second and third graders recited a poem by Robert Frost entitled “The Last Word of a Bluebird” in which a bluebird leaves a message for his friend – a little girl – bidding her farewell for the season because the signs of winter have started to appear.  I think the whole school laughed out loud when the bluebird explains that:

“…ice on the trough

Almost made him cough

His tail feathers off.”

We certainly think the icy weather (and the accompanying coughs) have had their day, and with the poet we look with hope to the little bluebird and the future when

“…perhaps in the spring

He would come back and sing.”

In the meantime, there is much to look forward to during the month of February at Christ the Savior Academy, despite the lingering winter weather.  Our fourth graders will be introduced to the sport of archery in PE. Speech meet is right around the corner for our middle school students; this year’s theme will include great speeches from history. And, around St. Valentine’s Day, it has become tradition for our students to invite important ladies in their lives – mothers, godmothers, aunts, and grandmothers – to visit them at school and celebrate with something sweet.  It’s a wonderful way to pivot the focus of St. Valentine’s Day toward a model of selfless and nurturing love.

Warm wishes,

Katherine Earles 
Head of School

February 2025 Events at Christ the Savior Academy 

To add any of these dates to your calendar, visit our Events page.

• February 1st
  • We will be gathering our youngest applicants to assess their readiness for PreKindergarten and Kindergarten as part of our Admissions Process.

WEEK 6

• February 3rd
  • Students who have pre-ordered their Monday Lunch will enjoy fresh Chick-fil-A nuggets today. So, please send your child with veggies, fruit, or other side dishes from home to go with their nuggets.
    
  • CSA Robins will meet for Archery practice.
• February 5th
  • The entire CSA student body will come together to give class recitations of their most recent poems and/or Bible verses. (Save your dress uniforms for tomorrow!)
• February 6th
  • We will celebrate our monthly School Liturgy commemorating St. Dorothea of Caesarea. Therefore, all students should be in dress uniforms.
• February 7th
  • DEADLINE! – All current CSA families who hope to be considered for financial aid must complete both the Grant & Aid Application as well as the ACE Scholarship Application by the end of the day today! Both of these applications can be accessed through the FACTS Family Portal.

WEEK 7

• February 10th
  • Students who have pre-ordered their Monday Lunch will enjoy fresh Chick-fil-A nuggets today. So, please send your child with veggies, fruit, or other side dishes from home to go with their nuggets.
  • CSA Robins will meet for Archery practice.
  • Additionally, let Freddy’s on Rock Road cook dinner tonight in participation with this month’s PTF Fundraiser. 
• February 12th
  • All students should be in dress uniforms.
• February 14th
  • We’re going to kick off Valentine’s Day with Muffins for Moms — our annual February celebration of our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and important ladies in our students’ lives.
• February 15th
  • DEADLINE! – All checklist items are due by the end of the day for our new family applicants who are desiring an enrollment offer by March 7th.

WEEK 8

• February 17th
  • NO SCHOOL – A day off for Presidents’ Day provides a moment to remember the contributions of the presidents who have shaped our nation.
  • Please remember to attend your Parent-Teacher Conference, however!
• February 19th
  • All students should be in dress uniforms. 

WEEK 9

• February 24th
  • Students who have pre-ordered their Monday Lunch will enjoy fresh Chick-fil-A nuggets today. So, please send your child with veggies, fruit, or other side dishes from home to go with their nuggets.
  • CSA Robins will meet for Archery practice.
• February 25th
  • The monthly Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) meeting is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents, hear upcoming events, and contribute to our school community. Your voice matters! So, we hope to see you there!
• February 26th
  • Day 1 of Speech Meet
    Our 5th & 6th graders will present a class recitation of the first half of Horatius at the Bridge by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Meanwhile, our 7th & 8th graders will deliver solo performances of famous American speeches in history.
• February 27th
  • Day 2 of Speech Meet
• February 28th
  • Day 3 of Speech Meet
  • Hang out with friends, get some exercise, and support our school by joining us for a fun-filled CSA skate night at Carousel Skate Center.

For details such as times and locations, please log in to your Family Portal.

Looking Back 

If you missed any of our January blog articles, take a few minutes to catch them here: