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Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm
The Official School Calendar can be found on our website. To automatically have school events added to your personal online calendar, click the green “Subscribe” button at the bottom of the page! Check back weekly for date change notifications.
THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, November 1st:
Parents in Prayer, 8:15am
COMING UP:
Wednesday, November 8th:
Veterans Day Assembly, 2:00pm
Thursday, November 9th:
NO SCHOOL: USLR Parent Teacher Conferences, GS Professional Day
Friday, November 10th:
NO SCHOOL: Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 14th:
Fall Sports Awards Ceremony, 6:00pm
Friday, November 17th:
Covenant Parent Connection & Covenant Commentaries, 8:15am
Wednesday, November 22nd–Sunday, November 26th:
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
2023-2024 School One page calendar.
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Parents in PrayerParents in Prayer is a fellowship led by CCA parent Pastor Charles Rukwaro and is open to all CCA parents. We gather once a month (the first Wednesday of each month in the faculty/staff lounge following morning drop-off) to pray for our community. You are welcome to join us! Our next prayer meeting is Wednesday, November 1st, at 8:15am. Please reach out to Pastor Charles with any questions: crukwaro@calvarychristian.church. |
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Veterans Day – Honoring All Who ServedWe will hold our annual Veterans Day All-School Assembly on Wednesday, November 8th, at 2:00pm in the PAAC. We want to invite all of our community Veterans to attend this special event so we can thank and honor each of you.
As we have in the past, we would like to present a slideshow highlighting veterans who are part of the extended CCA community. If your family would like to participate, please submit photos of family members who are either veterans or active duty service members. Include their name, relationship to your student, branch of service, rank, and years of service. We would love to include our students’ grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents, brothers, and sisters! Submit photos to lisa.coleman@ccamail.org no later than 11/1 for inclusion. Please note that if you have sent the picture and information to Lisa Coleman in the past, you do not need to send it again. |
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An Evening of GratitudePlease mark your calendars and plan to join us as we host Covenant’s Evening of Gratitude for you, our Covenant family, on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Olio (Peabody).
Our calendar originally stated this celebration of our faith-filled community would take place on November 4; however, there were limited venues that met our standards and specifications for the kind of celebration we wanted to offer you.
Planning is underway, so stay tuned for more details in the new year.
Questions regarding the Evening of Gratitude and silent and live auction and corporate sponsorship opportunities can be directed to Nicole Wise Williams, Chief Advancement Officer, at nicole.williams@ccamail.org. |
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Covenant CommentariesThanks to all who came to listen to our first Covenant Commentary, and special thanks to CCA Chaplain, Jason Lawrenz, for sharing a timely and relevant message about identity through the lens of scripture. Jason eloquently shared a biblical perspective on the topic of Identity. Many have asked if this presentation was recorded, and while we were unable to pull it off this time, we are happy to share the powerful transcript with you here. Any questions about this topic may be directed to Jason Lawrenz at jason.lawrenz@ccamail.org. For questions about Covenant Commentaries or to suggest topics for future Commentaries, please contact Nicole Williams, Chief Advancement Officer, at nicole.williams@ccamail.org.
Save the date for our upcoming Commentaries! November 17th: The Healed Heart of Christmas, by Esther Baird, Author and CCA Parent January 26th: Investing in Mental Health, by Jillian Isabella, LMHC, CCA Counselor |
Application for financial aid opens on December 1, 2023 for the 2024-25 academic year. Apply online at the FACTS website . The application website has all the forms and requirements that must be completed in order to be considered for financial aid. Incomplete applications will not be considered for aid.
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School Health Reminder: When Should I Keep My Student Home?We’ve seen an increase in cold and flu symptoms within our school community over the past couple weeks, including coughs, runny noses, sore throats, and fevers. Minor cold symptoms and fall allergies are fairly common and to be expected this time of year; however, it’s important to take appropriate health measures to help avoid the spread of germs.
To promote the health and well being of our Covenant community, please carefully review the following CCA school health policies about when you should keep your student home:
For minor symptoms, consider medicating your student at home with over-the-counter cold or allergy medication if applicable prior to school. Please contact your child’s pediatrician directly if you have questions or concerns regarding ongoing or worsening illness. Students who present to school sick will be sent to the school nurse for assessment and may be dismissed home.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. As always, please feel free to reach out to the CCA school nurse at 978-535-7100 or school.nurse@ccamail.org if you have any questions. |
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From the College Guidance Office
The College Guidance office has been hosting admissions representatives from various colleges this fall. All Rhetoric School students are invited to attend. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend and learn more about possible schools, programs, and college admissions. Representatives from the following schools are scheduled to visit CCA this fall:
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Thursday, November 2nd During lunch in The Commons
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Friday, November 3rd During homeroom in The Commons
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Stay tuned for more visits as they are scheduled! See Mrs. Draper or email Rebecca.draper@ccamail.org with questions!
Rocket Club Lunch Launch
This past Thursday, the CCA Rocketry Club hosted its first Lunch Launch of the school year. Joshua Johnson completed his rocket’s second successful launch, making him eligible for Mercury Level Certification with the NARTRECK Cadet Program! We also enjoyed launching a Saturn V model and a 7-foot-long Mean Machine Rocket! A special thank you to the Leras Family for setting up the launch area and providing the rockets. Be on the lookout for an after-school rocket building program for our Grammar School Students this winter! Onward & Upward!
House Cupdate
During Community on Friday, our houses competed in a Scottish tradition – the Highland Games. To get in the spirit, 10 bonus points were awarded to houses for anyone wearing kilts. Students competed in a hammer throw (pool noodles with a ball taped to the end), caber toss (two-handed heave of a 2×4), stone put (shot put with a stone), weight for height (heaving a bag of sand backward over a badminton net that got higher each round). In addition, each house put together a five-member kazoo band to play “Scotland the Brave” while five other students performed a Scottish Sword Dance. Bojaxhiu and King tied for first place, Wilberforce came in third place, and Ten Boom in fourth. Below are the updated totals for this year’s house cup competition.
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Classical Roots Taproot Blog: New PostClick here to read the latest Classical Roots Taproot blog post. |
The Enchanted Bookshop
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of The Enchanted Bookshop for three fantastic performances this past week! Bravo! A big thank you to Mrs. Laura Pawlyk, Mrs. Lisa Coleman and all of our fabulous parent volunteers over the last six weeks.
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Save the Date!Tuesday, November 14th: Fall Sports Awards Ceremony in the PAAC, 6:00pm All Middle School and High School athletes MUST attend. Ice cream and desserts will be served. |
Congrats to our seniors!
We had a great time celebrating our senior athletes at their last home soccer and volleyball games this week.
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Playoff games coming up this week:
Monday, Oct. 30th:
3:30pm GVS (home vs. Brimmer & May) – rescheduled to 10/31
3:30pm BVS (home vs. Waring) – rescheduled to 10/31
5:00pm GVVB (at CSW)
Tuesday, Oct. 31st:
4:30pm GVVB (away)
Wednesday, Nov. 1st:
4:00pm VCC: MBIL CC Championship Race (at Cambridge School of Weston)
Thursday, Nov. 2nd:
3:30pm GVS (away)
3:30pm BVS (away)
Saturday, Nov. 4th:
11:00am MSCC: USATF MS Championship, Devens, MA
NEPSAC tournament games will be held the week of November 13th.
All games (location and times) and practices are found on the Covenant Athletics website.
Cougar Round Up!
Boys Varsity Soccer:
10/23: The Boys Varsity Soccer team played a well-fought game against Gann in a 4-2 match. While the boys did not win, they played to the best of their ability. In the first half of the game, Gann started by scoring two goals; however, the CCA boys quickly evened the field by scoring two of their own. Bennett Plosker scored the first goal with an assist from Jacob Libby, and Isaac Portugal scored the second with a beautiful assist from Tristan Vieira. The Cougars entered the second half of the game with massive energy, and while continuing to fight their hardest, Gann scored two more goals, ultimately taking the victory. Despite the disappointing loss, the team truly gave it their all, and we are proud of what they accomplished. A few honorable mentions are seniors Dylan Curtis, Tim Soria, and Solomon Ngethe; all three boys demonstrated exceptional leadership and encouraged the entire team. A few more mentions are Simeon Yen and Wes Libby. Both boys demonstrated absolute control over the ball and greatly aided the team, allowing them to play to their full ability. Despite the loss, the CCA Cougars played an excellent match against Gann.
Girls Varsity Soccer:
10/25: The Girls Varsity Soccer game ended in a 4-0 win for CCA! The girls played hard and played well for their seniors! Greta Baird scored the first goal, and Liza scored the three after! Coach Isabella says, “I am so proud of how they played. The work ethic and determination to do better is great!” Congrats to our seniors, Liza Minogue and Lucy McLellan, for all they have accomplished as CCA Cougars!
Girls Varsity Volleyball:
10/26: The varsity girls hosted Gann on Thursday night for senior night. After celebrating seniors Camille Fisher and Fiona Moll, the girls won an entertaining, back-and-forth match in 5 sets: 25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-7. The Cougars struggled at times with some uncharacteristically poor service by their standards. Still, they overcame that difficulty with one of their best offensive matches of the season, tallying a team total of 35 kills. Julia Ray led the attack with 12 kills, and setter Riley Baird added eight kills while dishing out 24 assists. The victory solidified a winning season for the Cougars, as they finished 7-6 in conference and 8-7 overall.
Boys Middle School Soccer:
10/24: The Boys Middle School Soccer’s last game of the season was quite challenging as they faced off against the formidable LCA players. LCA not only had size on their side but some serious skills, too. The final score was 6-0 in their favor, but we had some shining stars on our team. David P. showed incredible focus and determination while defending the CCA area and always displayed great sportsmanship. Kaleb wowed us with some fantastic moves, possibly honed during our practice sessions, and Daniel stepped up as the ultimate team player. In the second half, our team returned with a renewed sense of unity and focus, proving that we are a team to be reckoned with. What a way to end the season!
Girls Middle School Soccer:
10/24: The Girls Middle School Soccer team finished their season with a victory, winning 4-1 against LCA! The girls kept the pressure throughout the game and fought until the final whistle. This win was made possible with our strong defense playing tough in both halves and Marina S., Marie M., Kelly S., and Isabella D. putting shots in the net. These girls have worked incredibly hard all season, learning to pass the ball, create goal-scoring opportunities, and take control of the game. Way to go, GMSS!
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ROWING AT GORDON:
CCA students Lila Kenis and Ryan Jones competed with their teams in the 58th annual Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston last Sunday with Gordon Junior Rowers. The Regatta is considered the largest 3-day rowing event in the world, drawing over 11,000 athletes from 25 countries this year. The 3-mile race proved challenging due to strong winds and the sharp turns of the river, but both teams demonstrated almost perfect rowing technique as they navigated the course from start to finish to post respectable times. The Head of the Fish Regatta, the final event of the season, will be held on October 29th in Saratoga, NY.
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Tori Knowlton (’18) married Grant Cook on July 30, 2023, in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Tori, Grant, and their puppy Millie reside in Frisco, TX.
Congratulations, Tori!
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