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Covenant Christian Academy Normal Business Hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–5:30 pm
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:
Friday, April 12th:
NO SCHOOL–Grammar School – Professional Development Day
Senior Thesis Symposium, 8:15 am
Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19th:
NO SCHOOL–Spring Break
COMING UP:
Friday, April 26th:
CPC Open Meeting & Covenant Commentary “Executive Functioning: Breaking it Down” with Jennifer McKernan, 8:15 am
Grammar School Morning Star In-School Book Fair
“Identity Crisis” Movie Screening (Gr 6–12), 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 27th:
Grammar School Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
2023-24 School One page calendar.
2024-25 School One page calendar.
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We’re Hiring!Are you or someone you know passionate about education and making a difference in young minds? We have incredible job opportunities available for the 2024–2025 school year! Join our team and become part of a community dedicated to shaping the future.
Full job descriptions and information on how to apply are available on our website. |
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Covenant CommentariesFriday, April 26th | 8:45 am | CCA Cafeteria
Our next Covenant Commentary, Executive Functioning: Breaking it Down, will be held on Friday, April 26th during the Covenant Parent Connection meeting at 8:45 am.
What is Executive Functioning? How does it relate to child development? Are we born with these skills? Why do executive function difficulties become more prevalent in middle and high school? USLR Director of Academic Support Jennifer McKernan will explain six key executive function processes, dispel popular misconceptions, and share methods you can employ to build your child’s executive function skills.
This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
In case you missed it, Classical Roots Program Steward Alex Miller presented an informative Covenant Commentary last week on the importance of green spaces and hands-on work as a solution to the anxiety epidemic. Click here to listen.
If you have questions about Covenant Commentaries or would like to suggest topics for future Commentaries, please contact Nicole Wise Williams, Chief Advancement Officer, at nicole.williams@ccamail.org. |
In case you missed it, Classical Roots Program Steward Alex Miller presented an informative Covenant Commentary last week on the importance of green spaces and hands-on work as a solution to the anxiety epidemic. Click here to listen.
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Classical Roots Weekly BlogClick here to read this week’s blog post, Full Circle, and to subscribe to the Taproots Substack.
If you are interested in learning more about this program or getting involved, please contact Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. |
Coda Health Forms Due April 22nd!
All health forms for the Coda Trips must be completed electronically through the Magnus Health portal before the deadline of April 22, 2024. Even if your student does not plan to attend a Coda Trip, please still log in to Magnus Health and select “NO” for the conditional questions to confirm your decision, as it helps us with form tracking. If you are unsure about the status of your student’s forms, please review the checklist on their Magnus Health portal. For additional details, please refer to the emailed reminder last week, and contact Christen Ashley at school.nurse@ccamail.org if you have any further questions.
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Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling SocialSaturday, April 27th | 11:00 am–12:30 pm | Metro Bowl, Peabody
Attention Grammar School boys and moms – you should have received an invitation this week to join us for an out-of-this-world experience at our Annual Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social on Saturday, April 27th, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Metro Bowl in Peabody. Click here to reserve your spot.
Please contact Andrea Bergstrom with any questions at andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org. |
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Morning Star In-School Book FairFriday, April 26th | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Small Gym
We are excited to announce that we will be having an in-school book fair this year on Friday, April 26th! A book fair flier with two papers tucked inside of it went home with your student this week with ALL the info you’ll need to know about the fair.
All grammar school classes will be assigned a time for shopping on Friday, April 26th with the exception of our Tuesday/Thursday preschool class. Preschool parents, as well as all other parents, are invited to shop between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please see the April 9th email from Mrs. Favini with more information.
Please contact Donna Favini with any questions at donna.favini@ccamail.org. |
Solar Eclipse
What an unforgettable experience at CCA on Monday! Students, teachers, and families came together to witness the solar eclipse with safety glasses on and excitement in the air. Mr. Anastasi and Mrs. Bergstrom also joined in the fun!
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Red Sox Day
We had an amazing time in Grammar School swinging into the spirit of opening day with a Red Sox dress-down day! Everyone showed their support for Opening Day by wearing their favorite Red Sox gear or baseball attire. It was a homerun of enthusiasm as we celebrated the start of the baseball season in style!
Go Sox!
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Battle of the Bowls Lip Sync BattleThe results are in from the ultimate showdown at the “Battle of the Bowls Lip Sync Battle” featuring our extremely talented USLR students! The performances were epic. The energy was contagious. The judging was challenging. The memories will last a lifetime! Congratulations to this year’s Lip Sync Battle champion–Wilberforce! They were followed closely by Ten Boom in second, Bojaxhiu in third, and King in fourth. Photo credit: Vil Santos |
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March Madness TournamentUSLR students and faculty participated in a March Madness bracket with house points being awarded to the top five in both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Congratulations to Mr. Lawrenz from Ten Boom House for winning the NCAA women’s bracket and to Lia Papanickolas from King House for winning the NCAA men’s bracket. |
House Cupdate
Following the Lip Sync Battle and March Madness tournament, the latest House Cup totals are:
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American Singles Benefit ConcertCongratulations to American Singles, Ultraviolet, and everyone who supported their amazingly successful benefit concert for the Danvers Food Bank this past Saturday! Almost $700 was raised and 131 food items were collected! Photo credit: Ebersole Photography |
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Senior Thesis SymposiumFriday, April 12th | 8:15 am – 2:05 pm | PAAC and Small Gym
The Senior Thesis Project at Covenant Christian Academy is the culmination of our students’ Classical Education. After writing a fifteen-page research essay on a topic of their choosing, each senior must present and defend his or her argument in front of the Upper School, along with a panel of faculty members and outside experts. The Thesis Project demands the scholarly depth, expert rhetoric, and personal confidence that are essential to our students’ success in collegiate studies and professional life.
On Friday, April 12th, all members of the CCA community are welcome and invited to attend the Senior Thesis Symposium. Consider spending the day with us! See the email sent on Monday from Tracy Bennett for the full schedule and more information.
Questions about Senior Thesis and Symposium Day may be directed to USLR Dean of Academics, Tracy Bennett at tracy.bennett@ccamail.org. |
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“Identity Crisis” Movie ScreeningFriday, April 26th | 6:00–9:00 pm | CCA Small Gym
Attention all 6th–12th grade girls!
You’re invited to an exclusive FREE movie screening of the award-winning “Identity Crisis.” This fun, faith-based family comedy follows a smart but overly shy college girl named Madison. Madison is a bookworm who chooses to constantly study or work in her college library rather than socialize. However, she encounters all sorts of comical problems when she creates her clone, who is everything she’s not.
Following the viewing, the film’s writer and producer, Andrea Polnaszek, a licensed clinical social worker, will share her journey into filmmaking and emphasize the film’s message on the importance of discerning who God says we are versus the broader culture. Don’t miss this unique and fun-filled opportunity to connect with peers, watch a fun film, and engage in a discussion with a talented filmmaker!
Check out the trailer here.
This is a free event but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot! |
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Lost in a FairytaleSaturday, May 4th | 6:30–10:00 pm | Ferncroft Country Club
SOPHOMORE | JUNIOR | SENIOR PROM
Save the date for the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior prom on Saturday, May 4th at 6:30 pm at the Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton. Please see the email from Mr. Ingersoll for links to sign up and purchase tickets. Tickets are $85 and the deadline to purchase is Wednesday, April 24th. |
Spring Break – No Athletic Events Next Week!
Saturday, April 13th:
1:00 pm VT&F @ PINGREE
Check the online calendar for more information.
Cougars Round-Up
Varsity Track and Field
CCA vs. Landmark
Covenant Boys defeated Landmark 68-67
Covenant Girls defeated Landmark 97-36
Congratulations to the Track and Field team for a solid first meet of the spring season. It was the first track meet that Covenant has hosted in the history of the program. Several varsity athletes achieved personal bests in their events, multiple school records were broken, and no one burned their retinas by looking ill-advisedly at the eclipse! Well done, everyone!
Varsity Softball
CCA @ Penguin Hall
Penguin Hall defeated Covenant 13-1
Varsity Ultimate Frisbee
CCA @ Gann
Gann defeated Covenant 11-2
CCA vs. BISB
Covenant defeated British International School of Boston 13-0
The team played excellently all together and found their groove early in the game. There were great plays made by middle schoolers Elliot and Addie, while Maggie scored the final point. Mikey and Simeon were solid in the throws, generating multiple great throws downfield for scores.
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“Spread the news—it’s time to rock the pews!”May 9th–May 12th | Parker Middle School, Reading
Tickets are now on sale for Colonial Chorus Players’ production of the divine musical Sister Act! Come see CCA’s second-grade teacher Mrs. Pawlyk as Sister Mary Patrick in “Sister Act, the Musical” in May!
Four shows and only one matinee, so get your tickets early! (Due to some adult content, suggested ages 10 and up)
PERFORMANCES
LOCATION Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School GPS Address: 50 Temple Street, Reading, MA
TICKETS Thursday Discount: $28/Adults; $25/Seniors & Students Friday–Sunday: $30/Adults; $27/Seniors & Students All Tickets Reserved Seating
RUN TIME Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
HOW TO PURCHASE
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