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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 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, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
“Identity Crisis” Movie Screening (Gr 6–12), 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 27th:
Grammar School Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social, MetroBowl, Peabody, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
COMING UP:
Saturday, May 4th:
Sophomore–Junior–Senior Prom, Ferncroft Country Club, Middleton, 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 9th:
Spring Fest Art Show, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 14th–Thursday, May 16th:
8th Grade Threshold Speeches, 11:45 am–2:45 pm
Wednesday, May 22nd:
Grammar School Spring Concert, 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 23rd:
USLR Spring Concert, 6:30 pm
Friday, May 24th:
Grammar School Field Day, 8:30 am
All School Early Dismissal, 11:30 am
Monday, May 27th:
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
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Join Our Team!
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.
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Covenant Parent Connection Open MeetingFriday, April 26th | 8:15 am | CCA Cafeteria
Parents, please join us for the Covenant Parent Connection open meeting to learn how you can support upcoming activities and events. Stay for our next Covenant Commentary, which will take place at the end of the open meeting.
For questions about Covenant Parent Connection, please contact Andrea Bergstrom, Grammar School Principal, at andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org. |
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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.
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. |
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Parents in PrayerWednesday, May 1st | 8:15 am | CCA Cafeteria
Parents 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 and nation’s health, safety, wisdom, and leadership. You are welcome to join us! Our next prayer meeting is Wednesday, May 1st, at 8:15 am. Please reach out to Pastor Charles with any questions at crukwaro@calvarychristian.church. |
 
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Jade’s Garden: “Free Book Library” Donations Welcome
Jade’s Garden is a beautifully renovated memorial courtyard for our Early Childhood students. Seven years ago, the Covenant community experienced the devastating loss of one of our own precious students. Adored by her teachers and classmates alike, Jade Williamson was full of life and joy as she prepared to begin kindergarten in the fall of 2016. A sudden illness, just shy of her fifth birthday tragically took Jade’s life and left her family and loved ones shattered. Our community grieved with the Williamsons, prayed together, and celebrated Jade’s short life, while promising never to forget her beautiful spirit. Jade was a gift to us all and we will always join with Adam, Jenny and Jacob (Gr. 10) in keeping her memory alive. God has been faithful and true and the Williamson family will attest to the many ways that God has used this tragedy, bringing beauty out of ashes. If you have never had the chance we encourage you to visit Jade’s Garden in between our PreK and Kindergarten classrooms.
Mrs. Granda has been doing some much-needed spring updates to Jade’s Garden and noticed we are low on books in the Free Book Library. If you’d like to contribute gently used books for ages 3-7 about nature, farms, gardens, plants, animals, bugs, or weather, please drop them off at the main office or reach out to Mrs. Granda for more information: holly.granda@ccamail.org. |
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Dig In and Grow Together: Join the Classical Roots Summer Program for Gardening Fun!Fridays During the Summer | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | CCA Vegetable Garden and Orchard
The Classical Roots Program is looking for CCA families who want to get their hands dirty!
Each Friday during the summer, our student volunteers are looking for some help weeding, watering, and harvesting in our school vegetable garden and orchard. When you and your family arrive, a faculty representative and student volunteer will meet you, provide tools and know-how, and assign you this week’s gardening tasks. The reward? You and your kids get to learn about organic gardening.
The icing on the cake? You get to take home any fresh herbs and vegetables that are ripe and ready for free as our way of saying thanks! Sessions run from 10:00 am to around 12:00 pm.
Sign up for a day here.
Please direct any questions about this program to Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. |
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Classical Roots Weekly Blog
Click here to read this week’s blog post, Video: Turning School Inside Out, 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. |
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Please Join us for CCA’s Admitted Students’ BreakfastWednesday, May 8th | 8:30–10:00 am | Cafeteria Courtyard
We invite you to a morning dedicated to building community with newly admitted families! Join us on Wednesday, May 8th from 8:30-10:00 am in the Courtyard outside the Cafeteria to connect with parents and students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. There will be light breakfast bites and coffee/tea to enjoy. Please click HERE to RSVP. If you have additional questions or wish to assist with the event, please contact Michelle Perrotta at michelle.perrotta@ccamail.org. |
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Emergency Lunches
Just a reminder that emergency lunches are available in the event of an emergency/urgent need. We are experiencing an increased volume of requests for these lunches. We are happy to provide a lunch to a student in the event of an emergency or urgent need, but they are not an alternative lunch option for students to use on a regular basis. Emergency lunches are $7.00 and billed through FACTS. |
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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! You should have received a book fair flier with two papers tucked inside of it that went home with your student with ALL the info you’ll need to know about the fair. The information is also in the April 9th email from Mrs. Favini.
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 contact Donna Favini with any questions at donna.favini@ccamail.org. |
Adventure at Cedar Rock Gardens: Fifth-Grade Explores Organic Farming in Gloucester
The fifth-grade went to Cedar Rock Gardens Organic Farm in Gloucester on Tuesday. They learned about planting crops, the use of greenhouses, and how compost is used in large-scale farming.
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From Hearts to Dreams: Dr. Jonathan Nitz Inspires Fourth-Graders with His Medical Journey and Passion for Healing
Fourth-grade students had the incredible opportunity of having CCA dad, Dr. Jonathan Nitz, come and share with them about his journey to Medical School and why he desired to specialize in heart surgery. At the age of ten, Dr. Nitz’s closest brother had open heart surgery. The care that the medical team showed not only had an impact on the brother receiving surgery but on Dr. Nitz as well. From that point on he knew what he wanted to do.
He talked with the kids about what delayed gratification meant, encouraging them to work hard at whatever their passion was for all the goodness at the end. He encouraged them to give everything they do all they’ve got, as in doing it for God. They counted up the 18 years of schooling, research, and fellowships he had done until this point, and by the passion and smile on his face they could tell it was all worth it.
Not only were the students amazed at being able to view a real pig’s heart, but they also got to see up close pictures of his brother’s heart from many years ago, ready for surgery. Dr Nitz brought the beauty and wonder of his profession, hard work, and the honor of following God’s call for you to life.
A very special thank you to Dr. Nitz for giving us this incredible opportunity. The Nitz family will be leaving us at the end of this year as the next step in his journey takes them away from New England. Jonathan and Sarah Nitz have Lucy in 6th grade, Jackson in 4th grade, Elizabeth in 2nd grade, and William in Kindergarten at CCA, as well as two more siblings at home. We wish a special blessing on each of them as they continue their beautiful journey. And special thanks to Sarah, for being Mrs. Larsen’s room mom this year! They will all be missed!
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Rising Stars: Third-Grade Talent Extravaganza
Mrs. Bartel’s third-grade class earned a talent show of their very own They were each allowed to present a talent to their classmates and guests. These talents ranged from playing the violin to dancing to showing basketball moves. Each student showed something they were proud of and were reminded that God gifts all of us in different ways. They had such a supportive turnout–over 30 guests came for their small class of 12 students!
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Exploring Wonders: Second-Graders’ Spectacular Day at the Boston Museum of Science
Second-graders enjoyed a wonderful day at the Museum of Science in Boston this week! They were mesmerized by the solar system presentation in the planetarium, awed by the animal and robot exhibits, and had a blast with the engineering experiments!
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Math Olympics: Celebrating Excellence
In February, 36 students in grades 3-8 participated in the ACSI Math Olympics for the Northeast Region. We are proud to announce the following students, who placed in the top five for their grade level division:
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Damian P. – 4th place Sabrina S. – 3rd place Benjamin I. – 4th Place Dustin F. – 5th Place Jason C. – 3rd place Gabby M. – 4th place Edward Y. – 5th place |
Joel R. – 3rd place Ariana H. – 3rd place Tim B. – 4th place Jillian I. – 2nd place Zebulan B. – 1st place Angelia P. – 3rd place |
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(Not pictured – Ariana H., Angelia P.)
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Watch Our Students Shine: Tune in to Channel 5 for a Special Shout Out with Meteorologist David Williams!Friday, May 10th | 4:30–7:30 am | Channel 5 Eye-Opener News
About a month ago CCA students in grades 2-4 enjoyed a very informative visit from local meteorologist David Williams. At that time, as is customary for these school visits, we ended our time together with a brief “Shout Out” by the students which was recorded for a future broadcast.
We just received word that the morning shout-out the kids filmed with David Williams will be shown on Channel 5 on May 10th during the Eye-Opener Newscast between 4:30–7:00 am. It will likely be shown several times throughout that time period.
We hope you will be able to tune in or record this fun moment! |
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“Identity Crisis” Movie ScreeningFriday, April 26th | 6:00–9:00 pm | CCA Small Gym
Attention all 6th–12th grade girls! Last chance to sign up for 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!
Click here for a special message from Andrea Polnaszek.
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. |
Empowering Minds: Pastor Evan Mawarire’s Inspiring Talk on Courageous Democracy and Hope for Zimbabwe
Mr. Wegrzyn’s 10th and 12th-grade students experienced an extended program with Pastor Evan Mawarire of Zimbabwe. Pastor Mawarire presented about his experiences leading a protest movement in Zimbabwe in 2016, the persecution he experienced afterward, and his ongoing work to promote courageous democracy in Zimbabwe and around the world. Following the program, students were given the opportunity to ask questions and to pray together for Zimbabwe.
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SpringFest Art Show
Thursday, May 9th | 6:30–8:00 pm | PAAC
The SpringFest Art Show will be held on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30–8:00 pm in the Performing Arts and Athletic Center. Every student in grades K-8 and all RS art students will have work displayed.
Athletic Events This Week:
Saturday, April 27th:
1:00 pm VT&F @ CONCORD
Monday, April 29th:
3:30 pm MSUF VS COMMONWEALTH
3:30 pm VUF VS COMMONWEALTH
Tuesday, April 30th:
4:00 pm VSB @ WOODWARD
Wednesday, May 1st:
3:30 pm JVUF VS CARROLL
3:30 pm MSUF VS CARROLL
4:00 pm VUF @ BRIMMER
Thursday, May 2nd:
3:30 pm MST&F @ GUS
4:00 pm VSB @ BRIMMER
4:00 pm VUF @ BUA
Saturday, May 4th:
10:00 am VT&F @ AUSTIN PREP
Check the online calendar for more information.
Cougars Round-Up
Varsity Track and Field
Saturday, April 13th:
Pingree Meet, including Cambridge School of Weston and Penguin Hall
The Cougars showed up strong and set many personal records and school records. First, second, and third-place finishes are listed here.
Long Jump: Greta Baird 16’ 2” (first place) – School Record
Triple Jump: Toni Asenuga 24’ 11” (second place); Nick DeJesus 34’ 2.5” (second place)
Discus: Anne Hammond 77’ 3” (first place); Jacob Libby 102’ (first place)
Shot Put: Magdalene Miller 23’ 7.75” (second place) – School Record; Madeleine Trumbull 21’ 7.75” (third place)
High Jump: Julia Ray 4’ 6” (first place) – Championship Qualifier; Elsa Williams 3’ 10” (second place)
Javelin: Anne Hammond 74’ 8” (first place); Liza Minogue 64’ 9” (second place); Carys Walters 63’ 7” (third place); Jacob School 147’ 10” (first place) – Record/Personal Record
300m hurdles: Isaac Portugal 45.80 (first place) – School Record; Julia Ray 51.44 (second place)
4x100m: Anna to Julia to Liza to Shirley Whitmore 54.88 (second place); Spencer to Solomon to Isaac to Matthew Stuart 48.88 (first place)
1500m: Ryan Jones 4:57 (third place) – School Record
100m: Carys Walters 13.48 (first place); Anna Jukanovich 13.53 (second place); Jacob Libby 11.25 (first place); Isaac Portugal 11.97 (third place)
400m: Greta Baird 68.69 (second place)
800m: Evie Hammond 3:24.27 (second place); Lily 3:25.09 (third place); Ryan Jones 2:25 (third place)
200m: Carys Walters 28.70 (second place); Jacob Libby 23.70 (first place) – School Record; Dylan Curtis 24.70 (second place) – Championship Qualifier
The boys beat Cambridge School and lost to Pingree.
The girls beat Pingree, Cambridge School, and Penguin Hall.
Saturday, April 20th:
Bradford Christian Academy at the Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsborough
This was a special meet because our Middle School T&F Team joined and competed side by side with the Varsity athletes. The teams all agreed beforehand that MS performances would be tallied and included with the overall team scores. Many more personal records and school records were set, but first, second, and third-place finishes are listed here.
Shotput: Madeleine 21’ 5” (first place); Lily 14’ 11” (third place) – Personal Record; Dylan 30’ 1” (second place); Matthew 29’ 11” (third place)
Discus: Anne 87’3” (frist place)
Triple Jump: Toni 24’ 1” (second place)
Long Jump: Solomon 16’ 3” (first place); Spencer 15’ 8” (second place); Greta 14’ 8” (second place); Anna 13’ 8” (third place)
Javelin: Anne 78’ 10” (first place) – School Record; Carys 64’ 8” (second place); Caz Ostrowski 92’ 7” (second place); Matt 84’ 9” (third place)
High Jump: Julia Ray 4’ 10” (first place); Sophie Ray 4’ 2” (third place); Bennett Plosker 5’ 4” (first place) – Personal Record
100m hurdles: Amelia Pound 17.97 (first place); Evie 21:57 (second place); Gianna 22.15 (third place)
4x100m: Jukanovich to Julia Ray to Gretta Baird to Walters 54.13 (first place)
Middle school girls beat the Varsity BCA team: Sandford to DiMattia to Blosser to Attachi 1:04.51 (first place)
Liu to Ngethe to Portugal to Stuart 49.67 (first place)
Middle school boys beat the Varsity BCA team: Kline to Baker to Migonis to Ostrowski 57.93 (first place)
100m: Carys 13.38 (first place); Mackenzie 13.96 (third place) – Championship Qualifier, Personal Record; Isaac 11.90 (first place) – Personal Record; Bennett 11.98 (second place) – Personal Record; Dylan 12.28 (third place)
1500m: Middle Schooler Angelina D. 6:23 (first place); Middle Schooler Drew M. 5:21.86 (first place)
400m: Greta 70.43 (first place); Colin Moll 62.70 (first place) – Personal Record; Joshua Johnston 68.73 (second place)
300m hurdles: Julia 50.50 (first place) – School Record, Personal Record; Amelia 51.06 (second place); Anna 56.76 (third place); Isaac 45.38 (first place) – School Record, Personal Record
800m: Evie 3:25.77 (second place)
200m: Carys 28.94 (first place); Mackenzie 29.23 – (second place) Personal Record and Qualifying time; Kelly 30.93 (third place)
Caz 26.09 (first place); Dylan 26.31 (second place); Spencer 26.31 (third place)
At the end, both 4×400 teams took gold. Wins for both teams!
Varsity Softball
Thursday, April 11th:
CCA 13, Gann 14
CCA Girls Varsity Softball fell to Gann Academy 14-13 in a hard-fought battle that Gann won in walk-off fashion in its final at-bat in the bottom of the seventh.
The Cougars offense was led by Maley Adair who went 3 for 4 with a triple, an RBI, and 2 runs scored. Allie Freedman had a key bases-loaded triple that broke a tie in the top of the seventh inning, putting the Cougars up by 3. Allie’s 3 RBIs on the play gave her the team lead in RBIs. Isabella DeCotis reached base all five times she came to the plate, drawing four walks and a base hit, and scoring two runs. Haley Nelson reached base three times on three walks and scored two runs. Kat Smith and Sarah Desouza also had key RBI hits in the game, and Sophia Jacobson contributed with an RBI.
Freedman pitched the complete game for the Cougars giving up 11 hits and 14 runs over six and 2/3 innings. The Cougars’ strong infield defense was led by several ground balls gobbled up by second baseman Adair and the consistent reliability of DeCotis at first base.
Monday, April 22nd:
CCA 18, BTA 15
Varsity Ultimate Frisbee
Wednesday, April 24th:
CCA 16, Waring 6
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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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