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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 to 6 years old. Our goal is to provide a positive 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.

Registration and Curriculum

Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is underway.  Follow the links below for more information about registration and the CCS curriculum.

Registration     Curriculum:  Preschool  Kindergarten  Enhancements

Recent News

A visit from Mrs. Claus
12/19/2008

We all know that Santa is extremely busy at this time of year, but CCS students were very fortunate to receive a visit from Mrs. Claus on Wednesday, December 17.  Mrs. Claus entertained the students with wonderful Christmas stories, then presented the students with candy canes. 

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"Twas the Night . . ."
12/19/2008

CCS held its annual Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 9.  The CCS students performed "Twas the Night . . .", which told the story of the night Jesus was born.  After the program, everyone enjoyed cookies and other treats in Parish Hall!   A special thank you to Mr. Hugh Downs, who read more »

Looking Ahead
12/4/2008

     Based on a Christian foundation, the mission of Christ Church School is to develop the whole child by providing challenging and creative academic, spiritual and social experiences.  Our goal is to provide a positive environment where young children can thrive.  We have committed our time and our resources to read more »

Novemberfest 2008
12/4/2008

CCS celebrated the beginning of the 2008 holiday season with our annual Novemberfest dinner and silent auction.  Thank you to the CCS Saints Novemberfest committee for organizing such an amazing event, and also to all the CCS families who helped to make the evening such a success!

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CCS Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Carving
11/5/2008

CCS held our annual Pumpkin Festival on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31.  Students enjoyed choosing a pumpkin and decorating it, making necklaces, playing games, and listening to stories.  They had their pictures taken with several scarecrows.  Our thanks to the CCS Saints for making this event so exciting read more »

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Upcoming Events

CCS Spirit Day! 1/7/2009  
Snow Day (Day 1) 1/15/2009  
Snow Day (Day 2) 1/16/2009  
MLK Day - No School 1/19/2009  
Pajama/Pancake Day (Day 1) 1/27/2009  
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Recent Director's Blog Posts

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
It Takes A Village . . .  Betsy Delaney  -  10/21/2008
This ancient African proverb made famous by Hillary Clinton, that it takes a village to raise a child, reminds us that no family is an island. Throughout the lives of our children there are people, both young and old, who make a difference for them. It might read more »
 
What's In Your Lunchbox?  Betsy Delaney  -  9/25/2008

A healthy lunch provides children with energy and nutrients they need to grow and learn and play at school. But many parents are finding that providing a nutritious lunch, which their child will eat, is not always easy.

 
     Have you seen the new television commercial produced by Boar’s Head read more »
 
Just Playing  Betsy Delaney  -  4/10/2008

This month I wanted to share with you a poem written by Anita Wadley of Edmond, Oklahoma.

When I am building in the blocks, please don't say I'm "just playing."

For you see, I'm learning as I play, about balance and shapes.

Who knows, I may be read more »
 

The Five Parenting Mistakes Most Loving Parents Make  Betsy Delaney  -  3/7/2008

All parents want to do the best they can for their children.  We take parenting classes, we read books on parenting, siblings, and birth order, and we talk with experienced mothers. Although every parent wants to do what's best for his/her child, new research is showing that what you don't read more »
 

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