Letter Reversal and Mirror Writing- – Should You Be Concerned?

It’s completely normal for children to write “backward” as late as age 8. In addition to letter and number reversals, some children will truly write in mirror image: going from right to left with all the letters reversed. The brain doesn’t completely form the concept of left and right until somewhere between ages five and […]

November 18: 2nd Annual Grade 1-6 Thanksgiving Feast

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast Friday, Nov 18!  Info detailing the event sent home with your children last Friday. Your room parent will provide you with the items that have been assigned to your child for contribution to the feast. Items brought in by Wed., Nov.16. Many “chef” and “server” parents needed […]

Let’s Celebrate at CBA!

Let’s Celebrate at CBA! Generations Gather The door opened to a small community center and 12 eager Grade 4 students entered. Excited and yet a bit unsure of what the next hour would hold, the students were ready. With board games and notebooks in hand, they hesitantly made their way in and began to ask how […]

November 11: Last Day to Order 2021-22 Yearbook!

21-22 CBA Yearbook – Order NowAttention parents of students who attended CBA LAST YEAR (21-22).  You should have received an order form for the 2021-22 school year in your email inbox.  Please email Danielle Ward (flashpointcharleston@gmail.com) if you did not receive it or have any questions.  Thank you for your patience with this project, and a […]

November & December Pack the Pantry!

It’s November which means it’s time again to Pack the Pantry for all our teachers and staff.  Because of the holidays, this month’s Pack the Pantry drop off will be on Nov 9th/10th and we will be combining Nov and Dec.  We had a great turnout again last month and I am hoping that this […]

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset

In CBA, we aim to help our children to keep a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset. In regards to our children, you can see here phrases that motivate one versus the other in children. Pick the best phrase to use with your child when referring to him or her and help also your child […]

November Character Quality: Generosity

Generosity: Sharing with others in abundance, without hesitation, expecting nothing in return. I will: Look for ways to share with others Plan ways to use the time, resources, and talents to meet the needs of others Choose to be happy when I get to give to others.   Biblical Memory Verse: Proverbs 11:25 See the […]