The Royal Weekly

January 22, 2024

SCHOOL-WIDE

Annual Parent Survey

All CVCA parents recently received an email regarding the Annual Parent Survey. Please complete the survey by Friday, January  26, 2024. Your input is valuable to CVCA!

Winter Admissions Events

We are receiving more applications than ever before, so if you or someone you know is considering CVCA for their students, start today! Spread the news and invite others to learn more about CVCA at one of our upcoming Winter Admissions Events. Register HERE.

CLUB PHOTO DAY – JANUARY 23

All CVCA club yearbook photos will be taken on Tuesday, January 23. 

Breakfast Together – A Time for Students and Parents to Connect

Our Administration and Student Ministry teams are thrilled to invite our students and their parents to share a special time of connection and breakfast together. The events will be held in the Rasnick Center, 7:30-9:00 a.m. (doors open at 7:15) and cost $5 per person. 

  • Thursday, February 8 – Fathers and Sons – Register HERE
  • Thursday, March 7 – Mothers and Daughters – Registration coming soon.

Mark Your calendars!

Mark your calendars for the biggest CVCA community event of the school year, the Royal Evening, on Saturday, March 9. We want every CVCA family to attend this annual event that celebrates God’s faithfulness to our school and raises funds for CVCA’s Annual Fund! Learn more about the Royal Evening, watch a short highlight video of last year’s event, and discover how you can be part of this exciting event at cvcaroyals.org/royal-evening.

Opportunities to get involved

  • BECOME A SPONSOR: Do you own a business? Consider supporting CVCA students as a Royal Evening sponsor. Check out the numerous opportunities HERE.
  • CONTRIBUTE TO A CLASS BASKET: Did you know that each of our classes contribute a basket or two to the Royal Evening silent auction? This is a fun and creative way for all of our families to be part of the event’s auction excitement. Take a look HERE at each of the class opportunities and join in the fun!
  • VOLUNTEER: There are many exciting ways to help with The Royal Evening, before, during, and after the event. Sign up HERE.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Akron Smile Complete Health Dentistry

We are thrilled to have Akron Smile Complete Health Dentistry for being a Royal Evening Gold Sponsor this year! Akron Smile, a full-service dental practice, uses the best technology to deliver an amazing experience. Learn more at akronsmile.com.

SOBE PITCH NIGHT – January 25

Seniors in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship will present their business pitches to a panel of judges in front of a live audience at the 9th Annual Business Pitch Night on January 25, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:30). The event will be held in the Chapel and Rasnick Center. RSVP HERE.

Flannel Pajama Pants Fundraiser – January 26 Deadline

Support the Royals Ice Hockey team by purchasing a pair of cozy flannel PJ pants. They come in both men’s and women’s sizes Extra Small to 4XL. Order HERE by Friday, January 26.

Junior Royals Hockey Event – January 27

On Saturday, January 27, the Junior Royals will hold thir 2nd Annual Hockey Event at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center in Garfield Heights. Check-in will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by CVCA’s Senior Recognition at 5:00 p.m. The game will begin at 5:30 p.m. Junior Royals will receive:

  • FREE ticket to the game
  • Gift bag
  • Hot chocolate bar and cookies
  • Chance to win four tickets to a Cleveland Monsters Hockey game
  • FREE skate with the Varsity Royals Hockey Team after the game and FREE rentals

Registration is limited to the first 50 Junior Royals. Register HERE.

Congratulations, Academic Challenge Team

Near the end of last semester, CVCA’s Academic Challenge students participated in a national online tournament called the Fall 3-2-1, fielding a varsity team and a “junior high” (7th through 9th grade) team. The younger team took 2nd out of 12 teams, and the varsity took 22nd out of 113 teams, so with both groups placing in the top 20%, they each earned a spot in a more selective national competition in May. Congratulations to varsity participants Jude Armstrong, Caroline Dressel, Owen Lee, Daniel Parker, Aurora Woodruff, Madeline Currall, Talie Koch, and captain Sarah Choi, and JH participants Paige Davies, Jovi Prenatt, Avery Ucker, Mia Ugarte, Solana Calderhead, Wyatt Barnes, Will Helin, Katie Krieger, and captain Ben Choi on a job well done!

Congratulations, Talking Royals

The Talking Royals competed against students from forty-six other schools at Hoover High School on Saturday. The team was led by Nathan Cook, the tournament champion in United States Extemporaneous Speaking. Other highlights include Dominic Catalano’s 6th place rank in International Extemporaneous Speaking, Clive Horn’s 7th place in his Dramatic Interpretation debut, and Megan Marshall’s 7th place finish in Program Oral Interpretation, the last bid she needs to qualify for the State Tournament. Nathan, Dominic, and Clive all earned awards as the top novices in their events.

Student Photo Contest

Students at CVCA are invited to participate in the Yearbook Photo Contest. Students can submit up to three photos to yearbook@cvcaroyals.org by February 12 to be considered. Your submission should include the photo taken by you, the title of your photo, and a short artist statement to be published along with your photo. Judges outside of Yearbook will vote to choose winners of the contest. The prize for winning is a feature in the 2024 Yearbook. The submission deadline is February 12.

Shya Designs House Parties

Shya Designs, a SOBE student-run business, began as a way to aid Rwandan women impacted by genocide in their country. To support themselves and revive joy within their lives, these strong women began making bags and other products that reflect their country’s culture.

Shya Designs parties are the perfect way to gather friends and family to see these products, hear the Shya message, and support these admirable women. If you would be interested in hosting or attending a house party or online party, please complete THIS FORM. We would love to tell you more about this opportunity.

Follow us on Social Media!

Have you seen our posts on Instagram and Facebook or videos on YouTube? If not, check us out and be sure to follow us. It’s a great way to stay up to date and spread the news about CVCA.

LUNCH MENUS

LATE START DAYS and adjusted schedules

  • Late Starts: January 24, 31

HIGH SCHOOL

High School Winter Social – February 3

Mark your calendars and get ready for the annual Winter Social! All high school students (grades 9-12, CVCA students only) are invited to the 2024 Winter Social on Saturday, February 3, 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Todaro’s Party Center. Come enjoy DJ & dancing, games, prizes, desserts, photo booths, and more!

  • Tickets: 15.00 per person – for sale January 23-31. A parent-signed waiver (HERE) is required to purchase a ticket. No checks or cash are needed – tickets will be charged to the family’s FACTS account.
  • Attire: Casual! This is a relaxed, informal event – nice pants and jeans are encouraged. 

SOBE NEWSLETTER

Would you like to know what’s happening in our School of Business and Entrepreneurship? Check out their current newsletter HERE.

ACT TEST PREP

Juniors have two great opportunities to prepare for the March 12 ACT Test at CVCA. Preparing ahead of time helps students build confidence, reduce anxiety, and maximize their scores.

  • ACT test preparation is available at CVCA through our test prep partner, PATHworks! Students attend three sessions on February 5, 7, and 8, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Room 112. The cost is $325 for all three classes. Questions may be directed to the PATHworks! class instructor, Patricia Smoot-Wicks at patricia@pathworksohio.com or 330-861-4973. Register at HERE.
  • Additional ACT/SAT test prep options are available HERE.

Upcoming ACT Test dates: February 10, March 12 (all juniors taking at CVCA), and April 13.

Malone University Rep meetings

Representatives from various departments at Malone University will be here to speak with students in the Rasnick Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • February 6 – Nursing Rep 
  • March 5 – Computer Science Rep
  • April 2 – Zoo and Wildlife Biology