Dear Christ the King Families,

I personally wanted to send a note of thanks on behalf of the Eighth Grade Class of 2020. As you know we are getting ready to embark on our class trip to Washington DC at the end of April. This trip is one of the culminating experiences of being a Chris the King student, and one that they students have been looking forward to since the first day of school.

This trip gives the students the ability to bring what they have learned in their middle school career especial here in Social Studies and make it real, and to gain a familiarity with our nation’s capital. They are able to see these sights and experience the history in a way that only personal understanding can afford them.

This trip is made possible by all the Jeans Days, Dances, PJ Day, and all of the other fundraising that the class does. All of this fundraising is made possible by everyone working together to bring this trip to every eighth grader here at CKS. Of course, I want to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Bethany Rogers, Mrs. Holly Martin, and Mrs. Susannah Lane for their tireless efforts in leading the fundraising committee. With everyone working together for the good of the Class of 2020, we were able to raise a total of $12,700.00 for the student’s trip to Washington DC.

Thank you for having a hand in helping to make this yet another successful trip to Washington DC.

Andy Dombrowski and the Class of 2020

Did you know that the CKS cafeteria serves homemade soup and a fresh salad bar daily? Students have the option to have this for lunch each day in addition to or instead of the main lunch options. They also can order a choice of 3 mini-grab-n-go's: hummus, cheese, veggie & craisins (dried cranberries); Musselmans Squeezable Strawberry Applesauce, low-fat caramel dip & pretzel; and salami, cheese and pita bread.

Also, please note that there are many new gluten free options in our lunch menu this month!

Thank you to Mrs. McKelway and her awesome team for all their hard work to provide fresh, healthy lunches!

A reminder that 2/25 is an early release day. All students will release at 1:15. Preschool aftercare will also release at that time. There will be no EDP that day.

For contact with admissions please communicate via admissions@ckslex.org

For help with communications including Newsnotes, Email blasts, the parish bulletin, and social media direct questions to ktaylor@ckslex.org

Yearbooks are available for sale until March. Please go to www.balfour.com to order.

Preschool through 8th grade will be in the yearbook.

Team/club photos are 2/11 -Students should BRING (not wear, as they will change into the items for the photo only) their club/Spirit Squad/Scout/ etc. outfits. Science Fair, Future problem solvers, etc may want to bring their medals.

Click here for the Mardi Gras meal online order form: https://forms.gle/PRH3UM2Tbw5Q1Q1q7

Our Lady Knight players and program would like to invite all our girls middle school teams to our home game Friday against Lexington Christian Academy to recognize and celebrate the girls middle school programs. All girls will be allowed free entrance into the game with their uniform and we will recognize them during the halftime of the varsity contest which starts at 6:30pm in Bueter Gymnasium on the campus of Lexington Catholic. We would also like to invite the girls to the locker room for pre-game activities. We look forward to anyone who is able to attend and thank you again for all the hard work you do for our young ladies.

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD

• Open to students at any Diocese of Lexington Elementary/ Middle School in grades 5-8 and other independent private schools. 7-8th grade Athletes from affiliated Diocesan Schools ONLY MAY be “pulled up” to participate with the High School team if qualified. 5-6th graders may run in KTCCA “Youth meets” as well as Middle School
• Parents meeting in the High Marks Center at LCHS, February 5th, 6pm
• Optional conditioning begins February 17th
• Practice Begins February 24th, Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday at Lafayette HS from 5-7pm
• Fee is $200- Includes uniform, track rental fee, and meet entry fees. Fees collected after second week of practice
• Events are: 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1600M, 3200M, 100M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles, 4x100M Relay, 4x200M Relay, 4x400M Relay, 4x800M Relay, Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump
• Lex Cath High School Event Coaches will be the primary trainers for participants, we co-practice with the High School team
• Middle School Head Coach is Jonathan Kovach, Retired Army Officer, father of 8th Grader at St John in Georgetown. Cell #: 859-489-5845
• To sign up, email Student Name, Grade, School, Birth Date, Parent Name, Parent Phone, and Parent Email to j.kovach@live.com. Any parents interested in assisting, please indicate that in your email as well.

2018 Highlights:

*3rd Place High Jump (Hunter Foster, Seton), 6th place 1600m (John Reinhart, St John) Middle School State Championship

*2nd Place 1600m (Joanna Bryant, Christ the King), 2nd Place Shot Put (Thomas Gerke, Christ the King) Elementary School State Meet

*Boys Middle School State qualifiers in 100m, 200m, Long Jump (Walker Hall, Seton), 400m (Sam Clements, Sts Peter and Paul), 800m (Chris Kern, Mary Queen), 1600m (John Reinhart, St John and Chris Kern, Mary Queen), 3200m (Rowan Williams, Christ the King), High Jump (Hunter Foster, Seton)

* Girls Middle School State qualifiers in 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, High Jump (Kate Regard, Sts Peter and Paul), 1600m (Joanna Bryant, Christ the King), and Long Jump (Cassidy Smith, Christ the King)

FOR Students in Catholic Middle Schools

Current 8th Graders: If you are interested in playing Football for Lexington Catholic High School next year, you are allowed to work out in the off-season program with the High School team right now. Already, about 20 current 8th graders have begun to take advantage of the opportunity in front of them. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school(3:30-4:45) Weightlifting and Conditioning for Football is offered. Age and ability specific exercises with proper teaching of technique and supervision for all who are able to make it. Please contact Head Football Coach: Nigel Smith (nsmith@lexingtoncatholic.com) or Strength and Conditioning Co-Coordinator Ron Kelly (rkelly@lexingtoncatholic.com) for questions.

If you will be in 5th-8th grade next year, you would be allowed to play for the Lexington Catholic Middle School Football teams. The Lexington Catholic Football team has a great tradition from 5th Grade all the way up to 12th Grade. Many of the seniors in High School began playing on the same team with their friends in 5th grade for the Lexington Catholic Middle School. There will be upcoming opportunities in the spring to workout with the Middle School Team. Please contact High School Head Coach: Nigel Smith (nsmith@lexingtoncatholic.com) for questions.

Thank you,

Leslie Hinkle

Lexington Catholic High

School Counseling Office Assistant

Textbook Coordinator

Football Administrative Assistant

Christ the King School develops Character, Knowledge, and Spirit in its students and community by living the Catholic faith through sharing the sacraments, promoting academic excellence, and engaging in service.

February 17th - President's Day - No School

February 22nd- 8th Grade Confirmation- 5 pm Mass

February 25th - Data Day - Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.,Aftercare ends at 1:15, no EDP

February 26th- Ash Wednesday, All School Mass 8 am

February 29th- Princess Tea

Email: ktaylor@ckslex.org
Website: https://ctkschool.net
Location: 412 Cochran Road, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: 859-266-5641
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctkschoolky