Christ Church School

Welcome to Christ Church School! We are an Episcopal preschool, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, offering programs for children from 18 months through Kindergarten. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment where young children can thrive. We have committed our time and our resources to building a state-of-the-art facility and providing a quality program for the children entrusted in our care. With customizable options such as Early Bird before the school day begins to Enrichment classes after school, we strive to provide a safe and fun learning environment where children can grow to their full potential.

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Registration and Curriculum

Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is underway. Follow the links below for more information about registration and the CCS curriculum.

Registration Curriculum: Preschool Kindergarten Enhancements

Recent News

Kindergarten and First Grade Information Night!
1/6/2010

A Kindergarten and First Grade informational evening will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCS Library. Come and hear about our program, view the curriculum, and learn about scholarship opportunities. Bring along any interested friends!

Registration for 2010-2011 is now underway!
11/23/2009

Registration forms for the 2010-2011 school year are now available in the school office and online.

Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date the tuition deposit is received. Priority registration for returning students ends on March 12, 2010; new students will be placed into read more »

CCS Open House
11/9/2009

All current and prospective students and their families are invited to attend our CCS Open House this coming Sunday, November 15 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. School tours will be given by CCS ambassadors and staff members will be on hand to answer questions! We will read more »

CCS Annual Fund Campaign
9/28/2009

The 2009-2010 Annual Fund Campaign is now underway. We ask that you take a few minutes to consider supporting our campaign.

Your tuition contributions cover approximately 90% of our total budget. This requires the school to raise funds every year to help cover the costs of some of the areas read more »

Ice Cream Social & Open House - 9/24/09
9/18/2009

CCS invites all current students, alumni, and friends to our annual Ice Cream Social and Open House on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit with your favorite teachers, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a lovely evening on the CCS playground! All classrooms will be open read more »

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Upcoming Events

	Valentine's Day Class Parties (1)	2/11/2010
	Valentine's Day Class Parties (2)	2/12/2010
	Presidents' Day - No School	2/15/2010
	Records Day - No School	2/16/2010
	Ash Wednesday Chapel 9:00 AM	2/17/2010

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Recent Director's Blog Posts

'Tis the Season	Betsy Delaney - 12/8/2009

Surrounded by daily reminders of the approaching Christmas season, it is easy to get caught up in the exciting, yet stressful, chaos of gift giving, Santa Claus and family reunions. It is easy for us to forget that this is to be a time of peace and joy. read more »

What is "Developmentally Appropriate Practice"?	Betsy Delaney - 9/24/2009

You probably have noticed that our classrooms have a lot of noisy bustle. Children are moving, talking, playing, and exploring. Research and experience tell us that to be effective with young children, teaching practices need to be “developmentally appropriate.” What this means is simply that educators need to think read more »

Class Size: Does it make a Difference?	Betsy Delaney - 4/15/2009

As reported by school administrators and the media, economic conditions and budget cuts for 2009-2010 will lead to larger class sizes in many public schools. Many Arizona Kindergarten teachers are facing a class size of between 28 and 36 students. This development leads to cost savings as larger classes mean read more »

The Importance of Family Rituals	Betsy Delaney - 1/29/2009

Who sent the first valentine card? One story dates back to 270 A.D. with the legend of a young Roman priest, named Valentine, who was condemned to death for defying the laws of the Emperor Claudius and performing Christian marriage ceremonies. While in prison, Valentine would send special letters to read more »

Recipe for a Low-Stress Holiday Season	Betsy Delaney - 11/24/2008

Try this recipe from Parents Anonymous of Arizona to help make your holidays merry and bright. 1 Cup HUMOR You’re not going to have the perfect holiday - so stop trying and enjoy. When things go wrong—LAUGH! 1 Cup FRUGALITY Be realistic, stay within your budget. 1 Cup COURAGE Know when and how to say NO. 2 read more »

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