Upper School History Teacher

Are you a history buff with a knack for making the past come alive? We’re searching for a dynamic History teacher who can inspire our USLR students with engaging lessons and a love for learning about the world. If you’re able to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in young minds, this might be the role for you!

Interested? Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Spread the word and let’s find the best talent to continue making CCA an exceptional place to learn and grow.

At Covenant Christian Academy, we’re committed to nurturing academic excellence and character development in a supportive Christian environment. We’d love to welcome you to our family and be a part of something special.

To apply or learn more about this position, click here.

Welcome Back Open House and Ice Cream Socials

Grammar School: Wednesday, August 28th | 3:00–5:00 pm

Upper School: Thursday, August 29th | 3:00–5:00 pm

Join us at CCA for our Welcome Back Open House and Ice Cream Socials! Students can visit their classrooms, drop off supplies, set up lockers, and connect with classmates. Bring the entire family and enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new ones over an ice cream treat! 

A Heartfelt Thank You

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in Tyler’s Celebration of Life service last Friday evening. The Simoes family is eternally grateful for the love they have felt from the entire Covenant community through your prayers, meals, gifts, and presence. Tyler will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Tyler’s Lion Heart: RAC2 Hope Foundation

A foundation has been created in Tyler’s memory. Click here to read more about Tyler’s story, to share a memory on Tyler’s board, or to make a contribution to help find a cure for RAC2. 

Opening Day Chapel & Welcome Back Parent Coffee

Wednesday, September 4th | 8:15–8:45 am | PAAC

We are excited to welcome back our CCA community! Please join us for our Opening Day chapel on Wednesday, September 4th from 8:15–8:45 am in the PAAC. Chapel will be followed by a time of fellowship and light refreshments in the PAAC Courtyard hosted by the Parent Connection. 

Students in grades 1-12 will enjoy the opening day Chapel service.

Parents of PK 3/5 day students will be attending orientation during this time, but will have future fellowship opportunities.

Hope to see you all there!

Classical Roots Weekly Blog: On the Hunt

Click here to read this week’s blog post, On the Hunt, and to subscribe to the Taproots Substack. Download the Substack app to be able to comment and ask questions. Help us spread the word by sharing this link with your friends. 

If you are interested in learning more about this program or getting involved, please contact Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. 

Important Reminder from the School Health Office

Thank you to those who have already updated student health records in Magnus Health.  This is a reminder to please log on to your Magnus Health account to complete all the “To Do” items for each of your students enrolled in CCA before the deadline of Monday, August 25th. This is required for both new and returning students. Refer to the email sent by the school nurse back in July for additional details.  

To access your Magnus Health Account: 

1. Log on to your FACTS Family Portal (If you are having difficulty accessing your FACTS account, please contact Tricia Curtis in the CCA Registrar Office at tricia.curtis@ccamail.org.)
2. On the left toolbar, select the “Student” drop down and click on the “Medical” tab.
3. Click the link to Magnus Health, which will direct you to the new health database.
4. Watch the intro video, then complete the checklist for each enrolled student.

Questions or Problems?

If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, entering data online, or downloading the hardcopy coversheets and forms, or if you have any other questions, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR by phone at 919-502-7689 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com. 

For any additional questions, please contact school.nurse@ccamail.org.

Jump for Joy Club

2nd–4th Grade Girls | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 3:10–4:10 pm 

$130

Join Mrs. Herwing for the Jump for Joy club, where faith and fitness will go hand in hand! This new club is dedicated to providing wholesome fun through jump roping and other retro-style games. The focus is on physical activity and friendship building, offering a safe space for students to connect, stay active, and share in prayer. The club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 24th to jump, play, and enjoy the simple pleasures of movement, while creating joyful associations with exercise. 

Click here to register. 

Questions? Please email abbagail.herwing@ccamail.org

Music Lessons

Don’t forget to sign up for fall music lessons! All of the information about available lesson opportunities, including the lesson registration form link and lesson handbook, can be found at the bottom of the Back-To-School portion of the website. Lessons are available as follows:

• Piano (Grade K and up)
• Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele (Grade 3 and up)
• All Wind Instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone) (Grade 4 and up)
• Percussion (Grade 3 and up)
• String Instruments (Violin, viola, cello) (Grade K and up)
• Voice (Grade 3 and up)

Please remember that lessons are assigned on a first-come (i.e., first-registered), first-served basis. Questions? Contact Mrs. Coleman, Director of Fine Arts, at lisa.coleman@ccamail.org.

Grammar School Musical, Imagine A Dragon!

We are excited to announce our Grammar School Musical, Imagine A Dragon!  

The dragon is back in town! Well… not really. That’s the story a ragtag band of innkeepers makes up, desperate to draw questing heroes to the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn. Soon the inn is full of unexpected guests, from an army of princesses out to prove their bravery, to a group of overwhelmed heroes trying to hold onto their fame. But what happens if they all discover the innkeepers’ dragon story is made up? Could there be more than one way to save the day? Students in grades 3-6 are eligible to participate in the Grammar School Musical.

Auditions will be held on:

Monday, September 9th

Tuesday, September 10th

Wednesday, September 11th

Register for the Musical by clicking on this link and sign up for an audition time here.  

The rehearsal schedule can be found here. 

More information will be emailed to students in grades 3-6 early next week, so be on the lookout!

Join us in welcoming CCA’s USLR Principal, Matt Offner!

Matt brings unique talents and fresh perspectives to the Upper School and we’re thrilled to have him join our team. Read below to learn a little more about him and be sure to introduce yourself at our Welcome Back Open House and Ice Cream social next week!

Can you tell us a bit about your background and previous experience? For the past 11 years, I served as the World Languages Department Chair at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. I taught both language acquisition and literature, in addition to overseeing the curriculum and leading a team of faculty in the department, grades 1-12. I cherish the opportunities that learning another language has given me to know others and to be known by them.

What drew you to join CCA? I love this question. I was, in fact, drawn to CCA rather than simply looking for an alternative school. There are so many reasons, and it’s difficult to order them in any way. In a nutshell, I know CCA to be a school that puts first things first: a love of God the Father who is the creator and sustainer of all things true, good, and beautiful; a profession of Christ the Son as our Lord and savior; and an awe in the mystery and power of the Holy Spirit. I believe that these things are the foundation of a true education. I am humbled that I am called to participate in that.

What are you most looking forward to this school year? In my conversations with others about joining CCA, whether it be with faculty or parents whom I have met so far, the common thread that I hear is about how special the CCA community is. I love that. I am eager to know the students and their families, as well as to pour into a great team of faculty here at CCA. It is an honor for me to be here.

Favorite food: Dark Chocolate. Like 80%+ dark

Favorite book: The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway. My love of reading began when I read it for the first time 25 years ago.

Favorite Bible verse: I don’t have a “favorite.” Recently, Romans 8 stands out.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work? I love to read, bake bread, run, and follow Premier League Soccer.

Share a fun or unique fact about yourself: Apart from Chik-Fil-A (they’re in a league of their own), I haven’t had fast food in 20 years.

If you were to participate in the USLR Lip Sync Battle, which song would you sing? Not because it would be particularly entertaining in a Lip Sync Battle, but I would say “Stand by Me.” I love that song.

If you were to participate in the GS Star Wars dress-down day, which character would you be? An X-wing pilot. They’re heroic.

Is there anything you’d like to say to the community as you start your journey here? “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Nu 6:24-26)

Welcome, Matt! We’re glad you’re here.