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Covenant Christian Academy Normal Business Hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Summer Business Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 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, June 7th:
Grammar School Awards, PAAC, 8:30 am
Grammar School Last Day of School, 11:30 am dismissal
Baccalaureate, PAAC, 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 8th:
Graduation, PAAC, 10:00 am
COMING UP:
Enjoy your summer break!
2024-25 School One page calendar.
A final issue of the Current will be sent out next week with a recap of this week, summer offerings, and Back to School info.
There will also be a Class of 2024 email coming next week celebrating our Fifteenth graduating class at CCA.
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Covenant Christian Academy’s Class of 2024
Please join us as we celebrate CCA’s Class of 2024. Baccalaureate: Friday, June 7th at 5:00 pm in the PAAC Graduation: Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 am in the PAAC |
Back-to-School Supply Shopping Made Easy
CCA is once again partnering with Educational Products, Inc. (EPI) for our school supply program to help you save time and money on back-to-school shopping. EPI has been the #1 provider of school supply packs for over 40 years. Plan to order your EPI pack today by clicking here and using school code: CON282. Supplies will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom and ready when they arrive on the first day of school.
We will have more Back to School information in the final wrap-up issue of the Current next Thursday, including uniform information, summer reading, and academic work.
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Become a PE Teacher at Covenant, where faith and fitness meet!Do you (or someone you know) have a strong background in athletics? Are you able to relate to kids? Are you passionate about promoting physical fitness, health, and overall well-being among students while incorporating Christian values and principles? Covenant is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for grades PreK through 8. Check out the full job description here and apply today! |
CCA Parents and Guardians: We want your feedback!
As we come upon our final days of school, please remember to share your feedback on our parent survey.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your perspective. Your constructive and honest feedback is important and each of you has a voice in shaping the future of CCA!
All responses are anonymous. The survey should take no more than 15-20 minutes of your time, depending on the number of children enrolled. Please take advantage of this opportunity to participate–the survey closes on July 1st.
Click here for the Parent Survey.
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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
There are still opportunities available for families who want to get their hands dirty this summer! The Classical Roots Program is looking for CCA families to help with weeding, watering, and harvesting in our school vegetable garden and orchard each Friday during the summer.
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: How to Start A Program Like This at Your School, Part 2
Click here to read this week’s blog post, How to Start A Program Like This at Your School, Part 2, 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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Summer Reminders From The CCA Health OfficeMedication Pick-Up If your child had medications stored at school that you forgot to pick up on their final day, they will be held for one week only. Please call the main office at 978-535-7100 to schedule medication pick-up for the week of June 10th – June 14th. A parent/guardian signature will be required at pick-up. Any medications left at school after that point will be discarded per school policy.
Physical Exams Updated physical exams are required by the state for students every 3 years, and annually for students who participate in athletics. They are also required annually for students with a life-threatening allergy, or asthma, those with ongoing medical conditions, and for students who require medication administration in school. If your child has a physical exam over the summer, please remember to upload it to your Magnus account.
Vaccinations Additionally, there are state vaccine requirements for students within a certain grade, for which the school completes a required survey annually. If your child is entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th, or 12th grade in the fall, please be sure to discuss vaccinations with your child’s pediatrician to make sure they meet the requirements. For those who have a medical or religious exemption for immunizations, it needs to be renewed annually and submitted through Magnus.
Magnus Health Beginning August 1st, all families will be required to log into their Magnus accounts to confirm and update student health information for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes providing annual permissions for over-the-counter medications at school and submitting action plans for students with life-threatening allergies or asthma. Please watch for updates and reminders emailed from the CCA health office during the summer months.
If you have any questions, please email me at school.nurse@ccamail.org. Be safe, stay healthy, and have a wonderful summer! |
Important Dates for Grammar School:
Friday, June 7th:
GS Awards in PAAC, 8:30 am
GS Last Day of School, Early Dismissal, 11:30 am
Summer Scholars: Enrichment Programs for Every Age
Join CCA faculty for a summer of growth and fun with a diverse range of educational programs tailored to every grade level. Whether your child is gearing up for fourth grade or just starting their educational journey, we have something for everyone.
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PreSchool and Pre-K Playgroup: Give your little one a head start in socialization by meeting their peers with interactive play and activities in a welcoming environment. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
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Rising 1st-6th Grade Tutoring: Personalized tutoring sessions designed to reinforce academic concepts and boost confidence across various grade levels. Click here.
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Rising 1st-6th Grade Summer Music Lessons: If you are interested in taking summer lessons, please click on this link to fill out the online form (please do this even if you have previously communicated with either Mrs. Coleman or your instructor). There are many options for lessons – weekly, bi-weekly, or even sporadically throughout the summer to keep skills fresh. The following lessons are available: Piano, Voice, Guitar/Bass/Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Drums.
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Rising 2nd-6th Grade Orton-Gillingham Tutoring: Orton-Gillingham is an approach to phonics that compliments the CCA curriculum. These tutoring hours are reserved for students who are not meeting year-end literacy benchmarks. Research has shown that students who receive remedial tutoring can avoid the summer slide. Click here.
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Rising 3rd Grade Bootcamp: Get your child ready to excel in the approaching school year with our intensive bootcamp focusing on reviewing second-grade math, reading, and writing skills. Click here.
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Rising 4th Grade Bootcamp: Prepare your child for success in the upcoming school year with our intensive bootcamp focusing on core subjects and study skills. Click here.
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Rising 6th Grade Bootcamp: Increase your child’s readiness for 6th grade by reviewing fifth-grade math, reading, and writing skills, while also completing the required summer assignments for Math and Reading. Enjoy a few focused days to sharpen your minds and connect with peers! Click here.
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Rising 7th Grade Bootcamp: Enjoy focused time with a small group of peers to provide instructional support for your child. We will specifically focus on the foundational skills found in the Required Math Summer Practice as well as the Required Reading and Response, making progress or even finishing their summer work together! Students will also have a chance to connect with classmates and play games together during our time. Click here.
Summer is the ideal time to bridge learning and leisure, and our programs offer the perfect balance to keep young minds engaged and excited about education. Sign up today and make this summer a season of growth and discovery for your child!
Grammar School Fun Days
Every year the Grammar School classes take a day at the end of the school year dedicated to having FUN! From pizza picnic lunches under the shade of majestic willow trees to dipping in the refreshing ocean water and exploring the wonders of tide pools, these students made the most out of their Fun Days! What a great way to wrap up the school year by having fun and bonding together.
Here’s a snapshot of what each grade did:
Kindergarten: In-school Beach Party
1st Grade: Great Neck Park and Pavilion Beach, Ipswich
2nd Grade: Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
3rd Grade: Lynch Park and Rice’s Beach, Beverly
4th Grade: Great Neck Park and Pavilion Beach, Ipswich
5th Grade: Salem Willows Park, Salem
6th Grade: Salem Willows Park, Salem
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Coda Trips: Students Making Memories
The USLR Coda trips wrapped up with the last buses arriving back late Tuesday night. By its very nature, a Coda is a different ending to a piece of work (literary, dramatic, musical). While the classroom is a wonderful place to learn, the opportunity to venture out of the predictable spaces where routines have been established can energize learning in some special ways. Coda is an opportunity for students to complete the academic year with something more than the pressure of studying for exams. It is a time for students to have a shared experience of traveling and living together as a class. Some special bonding happens during this time that strengthens class morale and unity. It allows students and teachers to “meet” one another in a new and different way, in a much different setting than every day. Thus, Coda trips serve to round out, conclude, and oftentimes summarize the experiences of the academic year while at the same time providing an opportunity to do something of interest with their peers.
Here are the places each grade traveled this year:
7th Grade: Gettysburg, PA and Ellis Island, NY
8th Grade: Washington D.C.
9th Grade: Schoodic Education Adventure (SEA) Program, Acadia National Park, ME
10th Grade: Quebec City, Canada
11th Grade: La Vida Adirondack Expeditions Base Camp, Upstate NY
12th Grade: Cape Cod, MA
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View more pictures from the Coda trips on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
USLR Summer Enrichment Workshops
- Academic Management
For rising 7th–10th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 1:00–3:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $275
Focus on study skills necessary for success in the Upper School. Topics will include planning and prioritizing time, organizing space and materials, preparing for tests/quizzes, and test-taking strategies. - Summer Music Lessons
For Rising 7th-12th grade students
Runs throughout summer | $28-$30 per 30-minute lesson
If you are interested in taking summer lessons, please click on this link to fill out the online form (please do this even if you have previously communicated with either Mrs. Coleman or your instructor). There are many options for lessons – weekly, bi-weekly, or even sporadically throughout the summer to keep skills fresh. The following lessons are available: Piano, Voice, Guitar/Bass/Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Drums. - Latin Basics Bootcamp
For rising 8th–9th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 1:00–3:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $275
Students will walk through an overview of English grammar, learn study methods for memorizing vocabulary words, and review translation basics. - Mathematician’s Toolbox
For Rising 8th–10th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 9:00 am–12:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $350
Designed to help students develop and sharpen the mathematical tools needed to identify, represent, and solve problems, justify conclusions, and apply mathematics to practical situations. - Rhetoric Primer
Required for any new 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
September 3rd | 12:00–2:00 pm | Lunch is provided and there is no cost.
This 2-hour workshop taught by CCA teachers takes place after school on the first day of school (which is a half day). This workshop seeks to introduce an overview of both language and concepts covered in earlier Logic and Rhetoric classes at CCA (between grades 7 and 10). - College Application Bootcamp
For Rising Seniors
August 19th–21st | 8:30 am–2:00 pm | $325
This boot camp focuses on preparing college applications before the official start of the school year. Click here for more info.
Click here for more info. To sign up for any USLR Summer Enrichment Workshops, email Tracy Bennett, Dean of Academics at tracy.bennett@ccamail.org.
We value your feedback–don’t forget to fill out the Alumni Survey by clicking here.
We are proud of you and would love to share your news with your fellow alums and the Covenant community! Please send personal and professional announcements and photos to alumni@ccamail.org.
Celebrating Graduations:
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Colby Bradford (‘20) graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Leadership Studies. Colby was in the acapella group Twisted Measure.
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Cole Behrens (‘20) graduated from the Eller School of Management at the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. He was just hired for his first job in Somerville as a marketing agent for luxury apartments. |
Fun Fact:
The class of 2012 remains very close even 12 years after graduation. How much fun will it be for them to raise children together? Future Cougars perhaps?
Pictured L-R: Peter Vance (’12) and his wife Kaylen, Tim Jordan (’12) and his wife Rebecca, Thiago Peixoto (’12) and his wife Andreia, Caleb Ezewuzie (’12) and his wife Anastasia, Caleb Best (’12) and his wife Julia and daughter Layla.
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