350 students got a day off from school Friday at Chattanooga Christian School but they didn't sleep in or go to the mall. They spent the day at five local elementary schools providing a day of fun and activities. The annual field day is under the direction of community service coordinator Beth Dotson. Seniors at Chattanooga Christian School are required to do one semester of community service as a graduation requirement. Assignments vary from tutoring to working at the Community Kitchen or working with the Widow's Ministry.
Field day is an oppurtunity for all high school students to give back to the community.
Students and teachers at East Side Elementary, Calvin Donaldson Elementary, Garber Elementary and Howard Elementary were treated to a day of races and games. Junior and senior leaders organized the events. Underclassmen were assigned to assist with a class or lead a game. Mrs. Dotson traveled from school to school to check on her student leaders. The day was a success as high school students got the oppurtunity to serve their community and elementary students got the oppurtunity to meet a new friend and get some exercise.