🌿 Welcome to the March/April Village Update! 🌿

Mar 21, 2025 3:02:14 PM | 🌿 Welcome to the March/April Village Update! 🌿

Discover the exciting spring events at Creation Village, including student performances, new partnerships, athletics updates, and the 9th Annual Fundraiser supporting our Digital Discovery Studio.

As we step into spring, there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to at Creation Village! From student performances and open houses to exciting new partnerships and our annual fundraising celebration, this season is full of meaningful moments that reflect our mission to grow our learning community in God's great world.

Thank you for being an essential part of our village—we’re excited to share all that’s ahead!

📅 March 2025

  • March 24 (Mon): Annie Jr. Cast and Jr. Pom Squad perform at Osceola Magic - 7:00 PM
  • March 25 (Tues): Middle & High School Open House – 5:30 PM
  • March 28 (Fri):
    • All School Chapel – 8:45 AM
    • MYP Mission Trip Worship – 9:30 AM: MYP Families Invited
    • SCAD Presentation – 10:30 AM: MYP Families Invited

📅 April 2025

  • April 1 (Tues):
    • Summer Intent Forms Due (Preschool–PreK)
    • Instructional Activity Fee – 2nd Installment Due
  • April 18 (Fri): School Closed – Good Friday
  • April 22 (Tues): Earth Day & Annual Fundraising Celebration
  • April 25 (Fri): All School Easter Chapel
  • April 26 (Sat): MYP Dance
  • April 28 (Mon - Fri): Teacher Appreciation Week

🏀🎉 Get Ready for an Epic Night of Basketball & Fun! 🎉🏀

Join us on Monday, March 24th at 7:00 PM for a special Creation Village World School Night at the Osceola Magic game at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee! 🙌

🎶 Our talented orphan cast from Annie Jr. will kick things off by performing the National Anthem before the game! 🇺🇸💫

But that's not all! During halftime, our very own River Hawks Jr Pom Squad will be showing off their moves! 🔥

👉 Get your tickets now in our exclusive Creation Village section and invite your family & friends for a night of exciting basketball, school spirit, and unforgettable performances! 🎟️

Ticket Link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Creationvillage2?area=

Let’s pack the stands and show some love for our amazing school community! 💙💛

🎉 Today Kicks Off Our 9th Annual Fundraising Celebration! 🎉

Our goal is $50,000, and we need your help to dance our way there! We also have a $10,000 matching grant, so every dollar counts double!

Last year,, we surpassed our goal and utilized the donations to complete the connector road and crosswalk!

📍 This year’s fundraiser supports the creation of our Digital Discovery Studio as we develop students’ skills in using technology with stewardship and depth.

🗓 Key Dates:

  • Pledging Opens: March 24, 2025 through April 22, 2025
  • Celebration Event: April 22 (as part of our Earth Day Celebration!)

🏆 Fundraising happens by class—the top three classes will earn special celebration experiences!

🚀 How to Get Started:

  1. Go to mybooster.com
  2. Click “I’m a Parent/Guardian”
  3. Register your student under Creation Village World School
  4. Share your student’s page with friends and family to raise pledges!

🤝 Become a Sponsor:
We’re looking for community partners! Learn more here: Sponsorship Opportunities

Disney VoluntEARs:
Are you a Disney Cast Member?

  • Log 10+ volunteer hours by March 31
  • Submit your hours through the Disney VoluntEARs system
  • Choose Creation Development as your nonprofit—Disney will match your impact!

🎶 Register today at mybooster.com and let’s dance our way to our goal!

 

🎉 Summer Adventure Camp 2025 – Don’t Miss Out! 🎉

Our K–10th Summer Adventure Camp is filling up fast!

Every week features exciting themes, hands-on learning, outdoor fun, praise and worship, creative projects, and team challenges—all designed to spark curiosity, build friendships, and make unforgettable summer memories!

📅 Camp Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 1, 2025
🕗 Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎨 Weekly Themes: STEAM, Camping, Olympics, Team Building & more!

🔥 Spots are going fast! Some weeks may fill up before the April 1st deadline. Be sure to check the box for each weekly theme your child will attend when registering.

👉 Secure your child’s spot HERE and get ready for a summer full of learning, laughter, and adventure!

 

🌞 Attention Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Families! 🌞

Ready for a summer of fun, learning, and adventure? If you’d like your child to continue their journey with us, don’t forget to submit your Summer Intent Form by April 1st!

Submitting the form helps us plan a vibrant, hands-on summer program filled with exploration, creativity, and unforgettable experiences tailored just for our youngest learners.

🗓 Summer Program Dates: June 2 – August 1
🕗 Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Extended care available)
📌 Form Deadline: April 1, 2025

✨ Don’t miss out—secure your child’s spot today!
📖 Find more info on our School Blog or access the form directly HERE.

 

📞 New Call Answering Flow at Creation Village World School 📞

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Posh Receptionist as part of our ongoing efforts to improve communication, availability, and responsiveness for our families.

Beginning this week, when you call the school (407.900.7708), your call may be answered by a professional Posh receptionist who is here to help direct your inquiry quickly and efficiently.

🔔 Important Steps for Current Families:

  1. Let the receptionist know that you are an enrolled family.
  2. You may then request to speak with:
    • Our Front Desk Team
    • Our Finance Team
    • Your student’s teacher
    • Our ask for a team member by name
  3. The receptionist will attempt to connect your call. If the team member is available, they will be transferred directly. If not, a message will be taken, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We appreciate your support as we continue to grow and enhance our school communication experience!

 

👩‍⚕️ Welcome, Nurse Mackenzie! 👩‍⚕️

We’re excited to welcome Mackenzie, our new part-time school nurse through our partnership with AdventHealth Celebration!

Nurse Mackenzie will play a vital role in supporting our students' and staff's health and well-being focusing on health education, promoting hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our village.

 

Instructional Activity Fee

As part of the enrollment process, you selected payment option for the Instructional Activity Fee. If you chose the installment plan, please note that the first payment was due March 1, and the second is due April 1.

This annual fee supports a variety of educational resources and experiences, including:

  • Our authorization for the PYP, MYP, and unique partnership with the IB global community, including the CP candidacy process
  • Our accreditation with Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • Our candidacy for accreditation with Christian Schools International and the Florida Council of Independent Schools
  • Classroom materials (textbooks, workbooks)
  • Assessments (Renaissance, NWEA, ISA, PSAT, AP, IB)
  • Technology support and student tech assistance
  • Labs, day field trips, 4-H, guest speakers, and on-campus presenters
  • End of Unit and Promotion celebrations

For more information, please visit: creationvillage.com/tuition-fees
If you have any questions, contact us at accounting@creationvillage.com.

 

Step Up for Students – 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications Now Open

Step Up for Students is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025–2026 school year.

To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website: www.stepupforstudents.org
  2. Click “Log In” in the top right corner to access the Education Market Assistant (EMA) portal.
  3. Once logged in, go to your Dashboard.
  4. Select the scholarship program you’d like to apply for.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete your application, including uploading any required student information and documentation.

For additional help, please contact Step Up for Students directly through their Contact Us page — they’ll be able to assist you with any specific questions or issues.

 

🎉 You're Invited! Middle & High School Open House 🎉

We’re excited to welcome all new and inquiring middle and high school families to our upcoming Middle & High School Informational Open House!

📅 Tuesday, March 25th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Harrison Hall

Come discover all the exciting updates to our MYP (Middle Years Programme) and CP (Career-related Programme)! This is a great opportunity to explore what makes our programs unique and how they support student success. We will also have a second Open House on April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm.

 

🏅Athletics Update

The River Hawks have had an exciting month of athletics!

🏃‍♂️ Middle School Track: Congratulations to our team for finishing 2nd overall in the CFAA league—a strong finish to a great season!

High School Boys Soccer: We hosted our 1st Annual Celebration Soccer Cup, welcoming four schools to the Celebration Recreation Fields. A big thank you to our partners at Orlando City for their support. The River Hawks reached the finals and finished as tournament runner-up!

🏀 High School Boys Basketball: What a season! The team advanced to the state championship, finishing as state runner-up. Special shoutout to Logan Draeger, named runner-up MVP of the tournament!

🎉 Thank you to our amazing cheerleaders for supporting the River Hawks all season long!

 

🎭 Annie Jr. is coming to Creation Village World School!

Join us for a heartwarming and fun-filled performance of Annie Jr., presented by our talented student performers. Get ready to experience the beloved story, unforgettable songs, and inspiring message of hope and resilience.

Show Dates:

  • Thursday, May 8 @ 5:30pm
  • Saturday, May 10 @ 7:00pm
  • Thursday, May 15 @ 5:30pm
  • Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00pm

Tickets will go on sale shortly—stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss this incredible production!

🎟️ View Show Info & Ticket Information

 

🌿 Annual 4-H Enrollment Form – Action Needed

As part of our nature-based learning at CVWS—including the PYP Nature Explore class and the MYP Eco-Life Studies class—all students are enrolled in the 4-H program, providing us access to learning resources and services through the University of Florida’s 4-H program.

To maintain your child’s 4-H membership with Osceola County and Florida 4-H, we kindly ask that each family complete a brief online form once per year.

👉 Complete the 2024–2025 Annual 4-H Form

After submitting the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Florida 4-H (RegMax-Florida 4-H), which may mention a payment. Please disregard any mention of payment—no additional fees are required. Completing the form is the only step needed for the year.

If you have any questions or need help, please contact Tami Solano.

SCAD Visit

We’re excited to welcome Keller Boston, Director of Recruitment, and Professor Kent Knowles from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) on Friday, March 28th at 10:30 AM.

They will lead a 30-minute session on SCAD, the admissions process, and our IBCP partnership. Following the presentation, Professor Knowles will also lead a Foundation Studies workshop to give students and families a hands-on look at SCAD’s teaching style.

All interested students and families are encouraged to attend!

 

🌍 Creation Village World School Expands Global Opportunities through New IB CP Partnerships! 🌍

We are excited to announce that Creation Village World School is now officially partnered with three internationally recognized institutions as part of our growing IB Career-related Programme (IB CP):

🎓 SUMAS – Sustainability Management School (Switzerland)
SUMAS is a leading institution based in Gland, Switzerland, offering cutting-edge programs focused on sustainability, environmental management, and responsible leadership. As part of our IB CP track, students interested in business, environmental science, and sustainable innovation can now engage with coursework from SUMAS, gaining early exposure to university-level content and the real-world challenges of building a more sustainable future. SUMAS offers a flexible and globally relevant curriculum, making it an excellent fit for students passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact through their careers.

🏨 Les Roches – Global Hospitality and Business Education
Ranked among the top hospitality schools in the world, Les Roches offers internationally respected programs in hospitality, tourism, and global business management. Through our IB CP partnership, students will explore the dynamic world of customer experience, innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship within the hospitality industry. This pathway is ideal for students with an interest in people-centered industries, whether in event planning, hotel management, luxury brands, or international business. Les Roches' curriculum is immersive and career-focused, preparing students for high-demand roles around the world.

🏅 World Academy of Sport (WAoS)
The World Academy of Sport is dedicated to supporting student-athletes and aspiring sports professionals with access to flexible, high-quality education in sports management, leadership, and international sport systems. As part of our CP program, students can pursue career-related studies that bridge their passion for sports with real academic and professional pathways. Whether they aspire to work in sports marketing, coaching, athletic training, or sports event management, WAoS gives students the tools to thrive in this competitive field—while also offering time flexibility for high-performing student-athletes.

💼 What This Means for IB CP at CVWS
These partnerships enrich our Career-related Programme by giving students access to international university-level coursework, potential university credit, industry mentorships, and real-world project experiences—all while remaining deeply aligned with the values of the International Baccalaureate.

Students now have the opportunity to explore pathways in:

  • Animation, Arts, Design, Fashion, Film, Gaming, and more (SCAD)
  • Global Hospitality & Leadership (Les Roches)
  • Healthcare (AHU)
  • Project Management and Technology (ASU)
  • Sports Management & Athlete Development (WAoS)
  • Sustainable Business & Innovation (SUMAS)

With these career-related studies, our students are better prepared to step confidently into their futures—whether that means university, internships, entrepreneurship, or global careers.

🌟 At Creation Village, we are proud to grow globally while staying rooted in purpose.

For more information on the IB CP and these new pathways, please reach out to our Mr. Rademan or Mr. Cummings. 

Derek Cummings

Written By: Derek Cummings

Derek is passionate about providing the highest levels of education to our Village enabling our students to do good in God's great world.