Warrior News, March 2009

I n s i d e2 Learning Center

2 Booster Bash 2009

3 Share Your CAK Story

3 Teacher of the Week/Month

3 Annual Fund Update

4 Warrior News Briefs

5 Month @ a Glance

6 Admissions Open Houses

March 2009

2 Learning Center

2 Booster Bash 2009

3 Share Your CAK Story

3 Teacher of the Week/Month

3 Annual Fund Update


5 Month @ a Glance

6 Admissions Open Houses

Warrior

NEWS

I n s i d e2 Artists Win Awards

2 Financial Aid or Great Facilities?

3 Cupid’s Cafe Serves Books

3 Cheer and Dance Try-Outs

4-5 Booster Bash 2009


7 Month @ a Glance

8 Talent Show Winners

Top Row (from left): Wesley Fox, CAK Head Football Coach Bill Young, CAK Assistant Off ensive Line Coach Jim Blackwell.Bottom Row (from left): Ron Fox, Manda Fox, Andrew Fox.V A L U E S S C H O L A R S H I P C H A R A C T E R

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Seniors Julie Thompson and Chris Pifer have decided to continue to play soccer in college next year. Thompson, a leader of the state championship CAK girls soccer team has signed with Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, and Pifer has made his commitment to Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

Enhanced Learning Delivered to CAK’s Elementary SchoolBy: Jim Lawson, 3rd grade parent

As you read this newsletter, I imagine you’re looking for highlights of how our children are doing with academics and how our school is stacking up against the competition. Me too, and I must tell you, you’re really going to enjoy the next few minutes of reading.

Most can remember the challenges of sitting still and paying attention all day in a classroom, or how much better you could have done in class if you would have been able to sit in the front row. Well, our Elementary School is helping solve that issue and taking the classroom environment to the next level with enhanced learning.

Fourteen classrooms in the Elemen-tary School are now equipped with specialized sound fi eld systems for teacher voice amplifi cation. These systems look much like a surround sound theater system, but they are much more. Continued on page 3...

CAK Soccer Standouts, Thompson & Pifer, Commit to College Athletic Programs

Above: Julie Thompson

signs with Tennessee Tech’s soccer program. With Julie is sister, Mary, parents, Cathy and Derry, and brother, Stevie.

Left: Chris Pifer makes his commitment to the Covenant College soccer program. With Chris is brother, David, and parents, Angie and Nathan.

Donate to CAK OnlineVisit www.cakwarriors.com and click “Donate Online” (under the “Supporting CAK” tab) for credit card donations. Or contact Frank Merry at [email protected] or (865) 690-4721, ext. 177 to make a gift with cash or check.

High School Artists Show Work and Win Awards

The reception for the juried show of Scholastic

Art took place at the Emporium Center for Arts

and Culture in downtown Knoxville on Sunday,

February 8. The CAK students honored for their

work were: Rose Zelenak -- Honorable Mention

in Soft Pastel; Amanda Mayo -- Honorable Mention

in Mixed Media; Joedie Miller -- Honorable

Mention and Silver Key in Soft Pastels; Ellie

Ferguson -- Silver Key in Self-Portrait; and

Brooke Griffith -- Gold Key in Self-Portrait.

Congratulations to these students for their

artistic success!

In addition to the Scholastic Art competition,

Brooke Griffith made it through the rigorous

competition for Governor’s School for the Arts

in June. Allie Storhe was chosen as an alter-

nate to the Governor’s School. Congratulations to

both for their hard work and making it through

the competitive interview process.

Mrs. Moran’s first semester digital photography

class created books featuring their own photography.

The books include each student’s work and

make a great piece of artwork for all to enjoy.

Find an art student who owns one and ask to

check it out. You will be amazed!

Reenrollment Packets DueReenrollment packets were mailed to homes in early February and were due back by March 1. A late fee of $50 must accompany all forms turned in after March 1. If you

do not intend to reenroll your student(s) for the 2009-

2010 school year, please contact Laura Duncan at (865)

690-4721, ext. 141 or [email protected].

Financial Aid or Excellent Facilities? Why CAK Students Need Access to Both

Donors usually want to know where their gifts are

most needed. Should a gift go towards maintaining

affordable tuition or to help expand classroom space?

Should we accelerate our academic offerings or pay

down debt? Should I give to the Annual Fund or the

Pressin’ On campaign?

The answer to all the above questions is both!

In these economic times, donations are even more

critical to the life and success of CAK, and to the

students we are educating. Gifts to the Annual Fund

address operating needs, while gifts to the Pressin’ On

campaign address capital improvements.

Gifts to the Annual Fund support:-- Affordable tuition levels and a robust financial aid program;-- A continued commitment to the best in teacher training;-- An accelerated ability to introduce excellent academic programs;-- Aggressive efforts to pay down debt on school facilities; and-- Additional efforts to compensate our faculty and staff.

Gifts to the Pressin’ On campaign support:-- The remodel and expansion of the Middle School (complete);-- The expansion of the High School (complete);-- And the push to construct a cafeteria/commons space for the Elementary and Middle School.

To make a contribution to the Annual Fund or Pressin’

On campaign, simply visit our secure online giving

webpage (accessible from www.cakwarriors.com), or

mail your donation to the address below. Thank you

for your commitment to quality Christian education.

Christian Academy of Knoxville

ATTN: Frank Merry

529 Academy Way

Knoxville, Tennessee 37923

Cheerleading & Dance Team Try-Outs

High School Cheerleading

Coach: Lisa Bowland ([email protected]) Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 pm Mandatory Parent Meeting, HS Commons March 23-24 from 3:30-5:30 pm Mandatory Cheer Clinic, MS Gym Wed,, March 25 from 2-4:00 pm Final Try-Outs with Judges, MS Gym

High School Dance Team

Coach: Lilabeth Parrish ([email protected]) Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 pm Mandatory Parent Meeting, HS Library March 23-24 from 3:30-5:30 pm Mandatory Dance Clinic, HS Music Room Wed,, March 25 from 2-4:00 pm Final Try-Outs with Judges, HS Music Room

Middle School Cheerleading

Coach: Gina Grubbs ([email protected]) Monday, March 23 at 3:30 pm Mandatory Parent Meeting, HS Commons Mar. 30 - Apr. 2 from 3:30-5:00 pm Mandatory Cheer Clinic, MS Gym Fri., April 3 from 3:30-6:00 pm Final Try-Outs with Judges, MS Gym

Students must have a current physical form on fi le with the Athletic Offi ce to participate in all clinics and tryouts.

Voice Amplifi cation, continued from page 1

The specialized speakers and transmitters are specifi cally designed to enhance the phonologic skills of the students. The concerns with your child sitting on the back row or at the farthest point away from the teacher are now removed.

Clinical trials in countless school districts across the country confi rm higher test scores (PAT and SAT) should be expected. Milwaukee public schools already have over 140 sound field systems in place. Carol Flexer, professor of audiology at University of Akron, Ohio says that “children’s auditory systems are not fully developed until they are teenagers and there is a direct link between listening and literacy.” In addition to improving our children’s test scores, studies also confi rm that when using a classroom sound fi eld system children are more attentive, have increased on-task behavior, have reduced disruptive behaviors, and demonstrate an overall improved understanding of instructions.

Another major benefi t with sound fi eld systems is reduced vocal strain for our teachers. The system overcomes the problems associated with distance and noise allowing our teachers to teach using a normal voice. Not only do the classrooms have more harmony, but our teachers are likely to go home a little less tired.

Our Elementary School has raised the bar for all classrooms, and I sincerely thank Ms. Mary Beth Jones and the entire CAK elementary staff for taking our children’s Christian education very seriously.

“Chefs” in Christian Academy of Knoxville’s fi rst-grade

classes cooked up a real treat for their mothers for

Valentine’s Day. Moms were invited to “dine” at Cupid’s

Café, where good books were on the menu. Students

circulated the room with their menu, a list of children’s

books, and each mother picked the story of her choice.

After a quick run to the “kitchen,” chefs returned to read

the stories aloud to their mothers and the mothers of

their classmates.

Cupid’s Cafe Serves Up Good Books with Love

Above: Josh Perkins reads to classmate Caleb Holifi eld’s mom, Deborah. Left: Alex Smith poses for a photo with her mother, Leisha.

The CAK Athletic Booster Club cordially invites you to a

Beijing Olympic Booster Bash

“Warriors Go for the GOLD!”

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- CAK Campus CenterOpening Ceremonies -- 6:00 pm / Dinner & Auctions -- 6:30 pm

Guests will enjoy an awesome four-course dinner, live and silent

auctions, and special entertainment by The Justin Haynes Group.

Join your friends, coaches, teachers, and special guests (former Olympians

John Mcready and Tony Cosey!) to make your own winning memories.

$50/personDressy Casual Attire

Return the RSVP to the right to:Jennifer Campbell

9600 Valley Woods LaneKnoxville, Tennessee 37922

Phone: (865) 560-2440

7th Annual Booster Bash -- RSVPSaturday, March 7 -- 6:00 pm

Yes, I would like _____ tickets at $50.00 each.*

Names of those attending with me or to be seated at my table: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am unable to attend, but accept my contribution of $______________.

Name: ____________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________Phone/Email: _______________________________

*Checks payable to CAK Booster Club.

Sneak Peak at

Auction

Items...

“Bark Works” by Mike TaylorScriptured Canvas Painting by Bekah Swanson$1000 Credit toward American PortraitArtwork by Barb JohnsonCreative Memories Photo Albums & SuppliesCreative Memories Disney Album & SuppliesCreative Memories Storybook Creator/SoftwareCreative Memories Photo Album Creative Memories Photo and Organization SetCAK MS Football Framed Wall PrintCAK MS Cheer Framed Wall PrintCanon Powershot Camera, courtesy Blueprint Wiring Systems, Inc.Smart Toy & Books Fashion Design Studio

CAbi Clothing Animal Print SweaterCAbi Clothing Lacy SweaterMary Kay Cologne for MenCAbi Clothing/consultant Diane BeshearsElle Boutique $100 Gift CardBlack Trotter BootsCAbi Clothing/consultant Darlene GentryCAK Themed Swarovski Crystal Earrings and Bracelet by Marilyn CooverSwarovski Crystal/Sterling Silver Jewelry Set by Marilyn CooverVintage Rhinestone Necklace and Earring Set by Marilyn CooverShell Jewelry Set by Marilyn CooverJared Black Jewelry Organizer BoxJanice Ann’s Fashions Gold Leaf NecklaceJ. P. Coffi n Handmade “She-Beads” Necklace

Two NYKO Wii Charge Stations, courtesy Blueprint Wiring Systems, Inc. Personally Yours Decorative Tin BucketMartin & Company Lenox Crystal Vase and BowlSet of Neiman Marcus Angel PlatesCrouch Florists Wire Gift BasketSOUTHERN LIVING at Home Stoneware Pitcher, courtesy Gina Williams Decorative Clock courtesy Brown-Hazan House, Inc.Spice Candles from Knoxville Soap & Candle Factory“Dog Lovers” Fleece Blanket for HumansPolka Dot Flip Flop WreathDecorative Metal Basket from Crouch FloristsSmart Toys & Books Garden Stepping StonePanasonic Irons, courtesy Blueprint Wiring Systems, Inc.Cuisinart Belgian Waffl e Irons & Toaster, courtesy Blueprint WiringBrookstone $50 Gift CardSealy Black Leather Offi ce ChairHP Photosmart All-In-One Printer Zebra RugIndoor/Outdoor Rug“Party on the Patio” BasketLabor for Four Pillows, courtesy It’s For FunDIY Canvas Tool Bag with Tools and DIY Improvement Book Gander Mountain $50 Gift Card4 Hrs. Architectural/Interior Design, courtesy Johnathan Taylor Design GroupPicture Frame, Candle, & 1-Hr Design Cons., courtesy Yessick’s Design CenterAudiosource Indoor/Outdoor Speakers, courtesy Blueprint Wiring Systems, Inc.5’x8’ Gated Utility Trailer, courtesy Allstate TrailersPersonal/Household ServicesThe Skin Wellness Center Gift BasketMassage and Hydro facial/ Dr. Tom GallaherYouth Glo Day Spa Gift Certifi cateHaircut and Coloring courtesy Jennifer CampbellSalon Azure Hair Care Gift Certifi cateSalon Azure Pedicure and Manicure Gift Certifi catePedicure/Manicure Basket Salon Cheveux Spa ManicureMary Kay Bath Set/consultant Margaret Dean Deep Bleaching Teeth Whitening by Gary Chesney, D.D.S.“ZOOM!” Teeth Whitening System from Don Henson, D.D.S.

Crown Cleaners Gift CardsCarr’s Rug Cleaning $300 toward Cleaning FleeNet Wireless Package, courtesy Fleenor Security SystemsTwo Days Labor, courtesy Builder First, IncStructural Inspection courtesy, Structural Engineering AssessmentsAll Kreatures Pet Care Gift CardPet Containment System courtesy Pet StopThe Maids Home Cleaning

Tickets to LeAnne Morgan’s Comedy Show at The Side SplitterRegal Entertainment Movie PassesXbox 360 Elite, courtesy Blueprint Wiring Systems, Inc.Wireless Dance Mat for Playstation 2 & 3, courtesy Blueprint WiringBistro by the Tracks Dinner for TwoThe Melting Pot $50 Gift CardCalhoun’s $50 Gift CardMimi’s Cafe &50 Gift CardEarth Fare $50 Gift CardSonic Value CardsAmerigo $50 Gift CardDinner for Two at PeerlessQdoba Gift Meal CardsJason’s Deli Gift CardsBack Yard Burger “Picnic for 20”Two Chick-Fil-A Nugget Party TraysFlemings Steak House $100 Gift Certifi cateHartford Citgo Deli Lunch for FourStarbucks GoodiesThe Cup Cakery Gift Certifi cateBuddy’s Bar-B-Q $25 Gift Certifi cate“After Dinner Indulgence!” Basket

Moon Shadow Lodge Two Night StayOne Week Stay in Nova Scotia HomePelican Isle Condo One Week Stay/Ft. Walton, FLDancing Bear Lodge StayThe Lodge at Buckberry Creek3-Night Stays at Riverstone Resort, courtesy Freightliner of KnoxvilleBerry Springs Lodge StayPilot Travel Centers Gift CardsNextar Satellite Navigation System, courtesy Blueprint WiringClean Me Up Scotty Full Auto DetailingFour Tires, courtesy Matlock Tire

“Kick Off Lane Kiff en Era” Skybox for Six (UT vs W. Kentucky, 9/5/09)Football signed by TN Titan Albert Haynesworth Football signed by NFL Chad PenningtonUT Basket from The Wild PineappleCAK Football Offi cial Travel Squad BidHonorary Coach for CAK Home Football GameHonorary Captain for CAK Home Football GameD1 Training Month TrainingNext Level Training Football SAQ SessionsNext Level Training Basketball SAQ SessionsBasketball signed by Bruce Pearl & Ray MearsHolston Hills Country Club Golf for TwoGolf and Lunch at Gettysvue Golf & PoloJazzercise One Month FreeSt. Mary’s Fitness Center ItemsFt. Sanders Fitness Free Initiation FeeCedar Bluff Racquet Club One Hour LessonCedar Bluff Racquet Club Membership PackagesPremier Athletics Birthday Party for 10 Children

Adorable White Golden Retriever Puppy!2 Front Row Parking Spots @ CAK High School for 2009-2010!

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“Project Help” a Great Success!

CAK students raised over $4,000 for Project Help, an

emergency-assistance heating program hosted by the

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee. A

check from Christian Academy of Knoxville was presented

during the Project Help Telethon last month on WATE.

“Lettuce” Entertain You:

Join the Elementary Health Council

The CAK Elementary Health Council is looking for volunteers

for the Friday Salad Bar. It’s quick, easy, and fun to see all

the smiling faces savor fresh and tasty lunch off erings each

week. Contact Health Council members (Susan Lawson,

Suzie Wyatt, Marie Gerrick, or Judy Cunningham) for

details and schedules. And if you would like to lend your

time and talents as a Health Council member, please contact

Ms. Amy Richardson at [email protected] or (865)

690-4721, ext. 207.

Remote Area Medical Visits Chapel

Elementary students were in for a real treat in February

when aid organization Remote Area Medical (RAM) visited

Chapel. RAM founder, Steve Brock, has a passion for animals.

For many years, Brock was the host of the television show

“Wild Kingdom.” Today he travels the country and the

world collecting supplies and hosting free medical and

veterinary clinics across the globe. Elementary students

collected dozens of supplies for RAM, including tooth-

brushes, shampoo, and soap. Brock and his team will use

these supplies in the clinics.

Teachers are Stars on CAK’s Book Posters

The American Library Association promotes reading through celebrity book endorsements, but you don’t have to be a movie star to promote reading! Some of CAK’s very own “celebrities” -- our teachers -- will be the “stars” of a new set of posters to be displayed throughout the schools. Look for your teacher on a poster with his or her favorite book!

Warrior News Briefs

New Calendar on CAK Website

The next time you need to check a date, time, or location of an upcoming school-related event, visit www.cakwarriors.com for a new interactive school calendar. Click “Calendar” in the left navigation bar, and you will fi nd a comprehensive master calendar, sortable by school or department. You can also create your own profi le, log-in, select your personal calendar preferences, and sync your CAK events to your Outlook or PDA.

REMINDER: Winter Weather Procedures

Decisions to close the school due to adverse weather conditions or other emergency situations are made by the school administration. The school will notify parents through radio stations WRJZ (AM-620) and WIVK (FM-107.7), television stations WATE (6), WBIR (10), and WKXT (8), the main page of the school website (www.cakwarriors.com), and through the school phone system (865-690-4721, ext. 100). Due to the diversity of conditions during in-clement weather, parents may decide to keep their student(s) at home, without penalty, if weather conditions are danger-ous in their area.

8th Grade Spring Trip: Charlotte, N.C.

Planning for the annual 8th grade spring trip is well under-way! Students will travel to Charlotte, N.C. from May 6-8 for three days of springtime fun. The trip will include stops at Carrowinds, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and more. For more information or questions regarding payments, please contact Lenore Gooden at [email protected] or (865) 690-4721, ext. 114.

Happy Birthday Faculty & Staff ! March 1 Emily Hicks, Kindergarten March 3 Peggy Burnett, 4th Grade March 4 Laura Berube, HS English March 5 Adrienne Toro, 2nd Grade March 18 Karen Chandler, MS English March 28 Randy Bosma, HS German, Journalism March 28 Nelson Westover, Buildings & Grounds March 29 Jenny Dell, Communications March 29 Susan Novikoff , HS Algebra March 30 Bill Young, HS Geometry, Algebra II

MARCH @ A GLANCEMARCH @ A GLANCE

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Staff Development,School starts at 9:30 am

Moms Prayer Group,After Elem. Drop-Off

Admissions Open House, Pre-K & K,8:45 AM

Varsity Baseball, 4:30 pm

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Moms Bible Study,8:00 am

Boys Varsity Soccer,6:00 pm

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Varsity Tennis, Boys & Girls

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National French Exam

Varsity Tennis,Boys & Girls

Varsity Baseball,4:30 pm

Admissions Open House, Pre-K & Elem.,6:00 pm

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ACT Prep Class, 9:30 am

Booster Bash, 6 pm

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Varsity Tennis, Boys & Girls

Varsity Baseball, 5 pm

Boys JV Soccer, 6:30 pm

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Booster Club, 1:30 pm

Varsity Tennis, Boys & Girls, 4:00 pm

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6th-12th Report Cards


Varsity Softball, 6 pm

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3rd Quarter Ends (6-12)

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Varsity Track, 5:00 pm


Elementary Concert: K-2nd, 7:00 pm

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Valentine’s Day

HS Wrestling Regionals

Varsity Swimming Tournament

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Boys Varsity Soccer, 7:00 pm

JV Baseball, 7:30 pm

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1st-5th Report Cards



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Varsity Track


Junior Praise Concert,7:00 pm

Boys V. Soccer, 7 pm

Boys JV Baseball, 7:30

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Boys V. Soccer, 6 pm

Boys JV Baseball, 7:30

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Varsity Track


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Junior / Senior Trip

Spring Break -- NO SCHOOL

Parent Conferences, K-12th, Noon Dismissal

National Spanish Exam

Varsity Baseball Tournament, Disney World

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V. Softball / V. TennisTournaments


Boys V. Soccer, 5:30


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Non-Profi t OrganizationU.S. Postage

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529 Academy WayKnoxville, TN 37923Phone: 865.690.4721, ext. 143Fax: 865.690.4752E-Mail: [email protected]

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Christian Academy of Knoxville is blessed with talent,

which was evident as the curtain opened for the school’s

12th Annual Spirit of Praise Talent Show on January 30.

Twenty-fi ve acts took the stage in the elementary portion

of the competition, and an additional 18 middle and high

school students performed in the upper grades portion.

Singing duo Kari Beth Propes (4th grade) and Erika Taylor

(3rd grade) stole the fi rst place prize among Elementary

participants for their vocal rendition of Big House. In the

Middle and High School division, 12th-grader Joedie

Miller took fi rst place from the piano bench with Khacha-

turian’s Toccata in D fl at. Christian Academy of Knoxville is

proud of the many talented students showcased at the

event, especially Senior Thomas Waldrupe who kept the

crowd entertained and amused as the egregious emcee.

Other winner for the evening included: Emma Sentell,

Madeline Mixner, Song Dillon, David VanderSteeg,

Clark Buckner, and Kayla Allsop.

Talent Show Winners Include Singing Duo and Pianist

Above: CAK 5th-grader, Madeline

Mixner, performed “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in the school’s annual talent show. Madeline tied for 2nd place in the elementary competition with soloist Emma

Sentell (3rd grade).

Top Left: Senior Joedie Miller takes a bow after her perfor-mance. Joedie won the middle/high school division of the talent show with “Toccata in D fl at” on the piano.

Left: Elementary students Erika

Taylor and Kari Beth Propes make a cute duo, singing “Big House.” The girls took fi rst place in the elementary portion of CAK’s annual talent show.

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Warrior News, March 2009