Don't forget!

Today we have two deadlines: 

• Priority Re-registration closes today.  If you haven't done so already, current parents can save $100 on your registration fees by re-registering your students for the 2012-2013 school year.  You can download the re-registration form here or you can send Lisa Brennan or Susie Waddell an email to get re-registered!

• The "Denim & Diamonds" Father-Daughter dance RSVPs are due today.  The dance is this Saturday, February 4th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hunt Community Center.  This is sure to be a wonderful event, so please don't miss out!  Admission is $20 per person and you can email Sandy Diaz in the Lower School office if you want to RSVP before the end of the day.

Thanks for your continued support!

The PSA is pleased to announce our "Denim & Diamonds" father-daughter dance that will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The dance is from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hunt Community Center in Al Lopez Park and is open to all Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade girls and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles or any special male mentor.

Click here to download the RSVP, which you'll need to print out and return completed to the Lower School office by January 31, 2012. Please come and enjoy dancing, fun and delicious desserts provided by Alessi Bakery!

The Cambridge Christian School men's basketball team continued to build upon the great season they are having by defeating rival Bayshore Christian last night.

Actually, "great" is an understatement.  The Lancers are having one of their best seasons ever.  This past week, the team earned its first state ranking in school history when it made the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Class 2A poll at No. 10.

The district tournament starts soon, and the Lancers can lock up a top seed with a win against Academy at the Lakes next Friday.  If you haven't had a chance to watch this exciting team, you have a number of chances coming up.  This Friday, the Lancers are at home against Edison, and as mentioned before they are home against Academy at the Lakes next Friday, January 20th.  Click here to RSVP on Facebook!  You can also click here to read a write up of the big win over Bayshore that was published in the Tampa Tribune.

We hope to see you at the games!  Go Lancers!

We had no shortage of excitement during the Fall 2011 edition of Cambridge Christian athletics.  Our Varsity football team battled to a 6-4 record in a very competitive district.  Daniel Hamiltion, Philip Johnson, Robbie Robertson, and Lloyd Woods were each Honorable Mentions for the St. Pete Times' All-Hillsborough County football team.  Our Middle School team compiled an impressive 6-1-1 record in 2011.  Congratulations to Coach Dare, the coaching staff, and the players for an excellent season.  The future is bright for Cambridge Christian School football!

Our Varsity volleyball team had a great season, capped by winning the district 2A championship and a deep run in the state playoffs. Seniors Olivia Yeager and Caitlin Carr were named 2nd Team All-Hillsborough County and Honorable Mention, respectively.  Our Junior Varsity and Middle School teams had great seasons, too!

Our 2011 Cross Country and Golf teams performed with excellence, as well.  We're very proud of all of our student-athletes and the way they represent our school.  Be sure to join us at as many Spring 2012 athletic events as you can!

Classes may be out for Christmas, but our student-athletes have been busy competing this week!  

We're excited to announce that the Varsity Men's Basketball team won the Lakeland Christian School Holiday Tournament today.  This is the first time that the Lancers have won this tournament!  Congratulations to Coach Bowen and the players, who get a well-deserved break at 8-2 and 4-0 in conference play.

After Christmas, the Lancers Men and Women's Varsity Soccer teams will take part in the Seffner Christian Academy Holiday Tournament. The Men's team will enter the tournament with a 10-3 record, and the Women's team is at 9-3-1.  Both teams are off to a great start and would love your support, so if you have some free time during your Christmas holiday, come out and cheer on the Lancers!  Click here to see the Men's schedule and click here for the Women's schedule.

Go Lancers!

Hopefully, you have already heard about our Fashion Show, which is back by popular demand after a year hiatus! As the third Lancer Legacy event of the year, we are excited to extend an invitation to all Cambridge Christian School mothers and daughters, as well as grandmothers, extended family, and friends.  

We hope that you'll be able to make it to the Fashion Show - the day starts with a shopping opportunity at our vendor fair.  After you've satisfy your shopping bug, we'll sit down for a wonderful lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Eleanor Lewis.  She is a renowned international speaker and Bible teacher who is currently involved in a dynamic video teaching series called "The Amazing Collection - The Bible Book By Book."  She will bring us a humorous and helpful message on hope - it's one you won't want to miss!

Finally, the day wraps up with our Fashion Show.  This is a great event for all the lovely ladies in your life and would make a wonderful Christmas present if you're still looking!

Tickets are available for purchase at the school or online at LancerLegacy.com/events.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email (mhillier@cambridge-christian.com).

I hope you're having a wonderful Christmas break.  As the French say, "Joyeux Noel!"

- Marty Hillier

Last week was very exciting for our athletics program as our softball team was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for having the nation's best cumulative GPA among high schools!  Led by Coach Kevin Hickinbotham, the Lady Lancers earned top honors with a 4.297 weighted GPA.  14 members of the Lady Lancers softball team were named High School All-America Scholar Athletes by the NFCA for maitaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher:

 Adding to the excitement, Coach Bob Dare was named "Coach of the Week" by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!  This is the second year in a row that Coach Dare has received this honor, which included a tour of the Bucs' state-of-the-art training facility, One Buccaneer Place, a personalized football, and a $1000 donation to the Cambridge Christian School football team.  Coach Dare, along with his wife, took a few lucky players with him to share in the experience.

We're very proud of our student athletes and coaches as they continue to honor the Lord with their gifts and abilities.  We're also proud of how they represent our school nationally and in the local community.  Go Lancers!