The Royal Weekly
November 17, 2025
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent Summit Postponed
Our November 17 Rooted Royals Parent Summit has been postponed. We are excited to host you in the coming months and apologize for the inconvenience. Please be on the lookout for an invite in the near future.
Middle School Play TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets are on sale now for for the middle school play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on November 21 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets HERE.
Urban Vision Christmas Store
We are excited to again partner with Urban Vision for our Christmas Outreach Project by collecting donated items for their Christmas Store. Urban Vision is a Christian ministry serving Akron-area children and their families to help them become followers of Jesus. Children in North Hill participate in programs like Bible studies, tutoring, and leadership development, and earn Urban Vision dollars to spend at the Christmas Store on gifts for their families.
Students can donate items from the list below to earn points for their House or Grade. Each item earns one point, and the group with the most points will win a float party.
- 6th Grade: Puzzles, Hello Kitty Toys, Playdough Sets, Nail Polish Kits
- 7th Grade: Princess Dolls, Barbie Dolls, Action Figure Dolls, Small/Medium Lego Sets
- 8th Grade: Stuffed Animals, Pop Fidget Accessories, Sketchbook & Markers, Art Sets, Craft Sets
- Douglass House: Card Games, Skin Care Products, Hair Clips/Ties, Journaling Set
- Tozer House: Deck of Cards, Board Games, Craft Sets, Hair Straightener or Curling Iron
- Lewis House: Volleyballs, Soccer Balls, Basketballs, Kick Balls, Makeup Products, Soft Blankets
- Elliot House: Graphic Arts Markers or Paper, Uno, Dutch Blitz, Necklace or Jewelry Kits
Join Shya Designs in Supporting Rwandan Women
In this spirit of Thanksgiving and the month of November, Shya Designs is designed to give back to the women in Rwanda. We want to ensure that these women are able to continue to support their families and continue to do what they love. We would like to bless them by providing various sewing resources for them. As a result, for the entire month of November, Shya Designs is openly accepting donations of zippers, closures, cutting tools, thread, and other sewing supplies. Questions? Please contact Paulina Zhu or James Swiger at pzhu26@cvcaroyals.org or jswi26@cvcaroyals.org.
Thank you for your generosity, and have a blessed holiday season.
SOBE Newsletter
Check out what the School of Business and Entrepreneurship has been up to with their newsletter HERE.
WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS
Canvas or Family Portal?
Do you know the difference between Canvas and Family Portal? Both are easily accessed through the MY CVCA page and serve as valuable tools for CVCA families.
- Canvas (LMS – Learning Management System) is the hub for academics. Students use it to submit assignments, track due dates, and engage with course materials.
- Family Portal (FACTS) is designed for school-related business. Parents use it for payments such as field trips and activities. It also provides access to student transcripts, progress reports, and report cards – the only academic crossover with Canvas.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Schools of Distinction Application Period for Sophomores
CVCA’s Schools of Distinction (SOD) are elective programs that introduce students to career fields in six areas:
- Arts & Humanities (SOAH)
- Business & Entrepreneurship (SOBE)
- Engineering (SOE)
- Medical Professions (SOMP)
- Ministry (SOM)
- Computer Science (SOCS)
More information and an application for each SOD program can be found on the CVCA website HERE. There is a $300 annual fee for participation in any School of Distinction. Students may apply to enter an SOD in the Fall of their sophomore year. Please Note: Students are not required to apply to a School of Distinction. They are designed for students interested in the career clusters represented by each school.
The CVCA Schools of Distinction online applications will be available Tuesday, November 11, through Monday, November 17, 2025.
High School Girls Retreat – Registration Opens December 5
We are excited to announce a fun weekend to laugh with friends, hear from our own Mrs. Scott and be challenged to grow in our relationship with Christ. Questions? See Mrs. Thompson and Miss O’Keefe.
- January 30-31
- Cost: $80
- Registration opens December 5 (spots are limited) and will close on December 15. Students will receive an email to register.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
College Scholarship Opportunities
The Office of School and College Counseling has compiled a helpful College Scholarship list. Check it out HERE. It is updated as more information becomes available. This list and more college search help can be found on the MY CVCA page under Student and Parent Resources. Discover all the ways the College Placement Office can be of help HERE.
STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
Grandparents Days Volunteers
We need lots of help to make Grandparents Days successful and to make sure our grandparents are well cared for and safe! Grandparents Days are Monday, November 24 (students with last names A-K with their grandparents) and Tuesday, November 25 (students with last names L-Z with their grandparents). You’ll find all of the volunteer opportunities and a sign-up form HERE.
Rooted Royals – Moms in Prayer
Did you know Moms in Prayer prays for CVCA? Did you know each student, by name, is prayed over and for? Join us next Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. as we begin prayer for each 10th grade student and the needs of this community. Can’t join in person? That’s OK. There’s a way to still be a part of this ministry. Join today HERE.
We welcome your prayers for our school. We welcome your prayers for our school. If you would like to pray for CVCA from home, this PRAYER CARD is a helpful guide.
CLUB & EXTRACURRICULARS UPDATES
Gavel Club Meeting – October 29
The CVCA Gavel Club will meet on Wednesday, October 29, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 99. Meetings will then be held every two weeks throughout the school year.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Hockey Teddy Bear Toss – November 21
Join us on Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m., for CVCA Hockey’s First Annual Teddy Bear Toss and cheer on our Royals Hockey Team against the Aurora Greenmen. The Hockey Teddy Bear Toss is a favorite holiday tradition, where fans bring new stuffed animals to the game. When CVCA scores its first goal, fans are encouraged to throw their stuffed animals onto the ice! The toys will then be donated to Toys for Tots ahead of the Christmas season. Bring as many stuffed animals as you want and join in the fun! Any fan that brings a bear will receive a FREE General Admission Ticket to the game.
Home Rink Location: Don Kostel Rec Center and Ice Rink – 5411 Turney Road, Cleveland 44125
Girls Basketball Game Urban Vision Outreach – December 3
The Lady Royals will be collecting items for the Urban Vision Christmas Store at their December 3 home game. Every fan who brings an item will receive a free ticket to the game. (See the all-school outreach post for item suggestions.)