Dear CKS Families,

Christ the King Parish and School are in the final year of Our Giving Tree Capital Campaign. This is an exciting time because most of the intensive behind-the-scenes projects aimed at repairing our infrastructure have been funded or completed and we are now entering a phase of the campaign that will be much more visible because it includes improving and renovating our school's front entrance and Hehman Hall.

The plan is to create a space that allows for positive personal identification of all visitors before granting them access. The school offices and reception area will move to the front of the original split level entrance. This move will allow us to relocate the preschool classrooms from the church nursery and parish life center into the main school building. Hehman Hall will also undergo a renovation that will include an investment the sound and lighting system thereby enhancing school performances and creating a more welcoming atmosphere for the many events we hold there.

The capital campaign set a goal of raising $850,000 for the school entrance project and we have reached that goal! We are so thankful for the enthusiasm created when an anonymous parent presented us with a matching challenge that raised over $72,000 in a matter of weeks. The CKS PTO also sponsored a $10,000 match early on that raised awareness about the importance of working together to achieve this goal. Our parish and school community have come together to make a lasting impact for current and future generations of students.

We are currently working with an architect and the diocesan building commission to develop comprehensive plans that will enhance the safety of our students and faculty and create the most conducive learning environment. We are committed to funding this project up front and will work in phases as necessary until the project is fully funded. We invite you to be a part of reshaping the future of Christ the King School by making a pledge to the capital campaign.

Katie Sheppard

Director of Advancement

Cathedral of Christ the King

All who attend to cheer on the teams will receive an out of uniform pass!

For contact regarding admissions matters, please communicate with Amy Smith via admissions@ckslex.org.

For help with school communications, including News Notes, email blasts, the parish bulletin, and social media, please direct questions to Kelley Taylor at 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.

The CKS library invites you to celebrate Read Acr­­oss America Week March 2-6!

Who: All CKS Students

What: Create a book-character potato

When: Monday, March 2nd

Where: Drop off in the CKS Library

Why: Celebrate our love of reading!

Judges will review the creations through the week and award prizes on Friday, March 6th. Potatoes must be picked up after school on March 6th.

“No, I Won’t, and You Can’t Make Me!” - Effectively Managing Power Struggles

Getting into power struggles can be exhausting for everyone. Learn how and why power struggles happen and how to handle them constructively. Everyone can win!

Wednesday, March 4

7-8:30 p.m.

Parish Life Center Room B/C

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD

• Middle School Head Coach is Jonathan Kovach, Retired Army Officer, father of 8thGrader 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.

• 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 25th - Data Day - Early dismissal at 1:15 p.m.; Aftercare also ends at 1:15 p.m. No EDP this day.

February 26th - Ash Wednesday, All School Mass at 8 a.m.

February 29th - Princess Tea, 10 a.m.

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