The Alabama Independent School Association is pleased to announce that Cottage Hill Christian Academy has attained the AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL designation for the 2009 - 2010 school year. An AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL award winner is an excellent school involved in an on-going process of school improvement.

The AISA has been steadfast in its efforts since 1970 to maintain an organization of independently operated non-public schools that are rich in diversity, committed to academic excellence, and deeply concerned about the growth and development of children and youth. The association’s goal is to provide quality educational opportunities for those parents choosing an alternative to public education.

The AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL program is sponsored by the AISA to recognize member schools with outstanding educational programs. Cottage Hill Christian Academy has attained a high level of excellence in the areas of student and teacher performance, plant and facilities, student life, and community involvement and is a very worthy recipient of the AISA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL award.

Congratulations to the following students for making the University of Mobile's Academy Honor Band. Bethany Cobb, Blake Grizzle, Hannah Kibby and Luke Jackson were selected from schools in Mobile and surrounding counties.

The CHCA Softball Team is currently having a fundraiser to help its program get ready for the 2010 season. They are selling super value cards that will save you up to 50% at over 100,000 locations in the US. There are over 200 locations in Mobile County alone, also numerous locations in Baldwin and other counties. The card helps you save money on all your favorites including: restaurants, golf courses, movie theaters, shopping, entertainment, and recreation. All you have to do to view discounts in our area, is go to www.enjoymydiscounts.com and use the code svc9 – guest.

Here are some of the locations, just to name a few: Quail Creek Golf Course - Magnolia Springs Par 3 Golf - Skyline Lanes - Florida Lanes - Hungry Howie's Pizza - Papa John's Pizza - Pizza Hut - Church's Chicken - Old Bay Steamer Restaurant - Planet Smoothie - Buffalo Wild Wings - Ace Hardware Cottage Hill - McDonald's - Ann Taylor Loft - Tanger Outlets - New York & Company - Sears.com - Coldwater Creek - BLOCKBUSTER - Movie Gallery

If you are interested in purchasing a value card, see Nina at the Church Campus office or Katrina at the West Campus Office or call Coach Rowell @ 251-689-8796. Thanks in advance for your support.

Tyler Kimmel from Cottage Hill Christian Academy was recently named Mobile Optimist Club Player of the Week. Kimmel received 1A-4A Player of the Week, Lorenzo ‘Petey’ McClain from Faith Academy received the 5A Player of the Week, and Antonio Jones from Murphy received the 6A Player of the Week.

In response to the Earthquake disaster in Haiti on Tuesday, January 12th, Cottage Hill Christian Academy will participate in relief efforts for the people of Haiti by supporting the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions and the teams they will be sending out. Please find below a link to an article explaining how any funds raised will be used. If you are interesting in providing financial support to the people of Haiti at this time, please make your check payable to Cottage Hill Christian Academy. On the “for” line indicate, “Haiti Earthquake Relief.”  After funds have been received, we will cut one check to send to the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

Please pray for the people of Haiti.
www.alsbom.org/haiti

The halfway mark for the school year is upon us. It has been a great year so far at Cottage Hill Christian Academy! We have had some incredible chapels and have seen the Lord move in the lives of our students. Campus Impact, led by Dave Edwards, had a huge impact on our student body.

As we wind down the fall semester and prepare for spring we are praying that the Lord continues to use our chapels to touch the lives of our students. One of the big highlights on our spring calendar is that our SLI program, along with the Student Ministry at Cottage Hill Baptist Church will host for the second year in a row one of 12 nationwide Leadership Rocks events! This event will be held at Cottage Hill Baptist Church on March 5th and 6th, 2010, and will feature speakers David Nassar and Brent Crow. Worship will be provided by Mac Powell and Glory Revealed. Make sure to mark this date on your calendar and watch for registration details coming out soon!

Many times we get so busy we forget why Cottage Hill Christian Academy exists... the best way to remind us is to go back to our Vision statement;

"To build a Christian school of excellence through Biblical principles so students will come to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, will develop a Biblical worldview, and will place their lives in God's hands to impact future generations for Christ"

As we prepare for the spring semester, I want to take a moment to give you some key chapel dates that will be vital to the Academy family as we seek to build a school that is set apart to reach and influence our community for Christ.

January 20- Exit 13 (University of Mobile)
January 27- National Honors Society (NHS) Chapel
February 10- Jeremy Montgomery (DWBC Youth Pastor
February 24- Justin Hase -Pastor (new church plant)
March 10- Ram Corps & Dr. Mark Foley- (U of M)
March 31- Voices of Mobile & Roger Breland
April 21- Student Chapel
May 3- Honors Chapel

As always, we encourage parents to take an active part in our chapel program. Consider this an invitation to attend. Chapel begins at 8:10 AM.