All-School “Green” Day in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 17th

All students are invited to “Get Their Green On” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day!

Students may wear jeans and greens! No need to be Irish, just up for some fun! (Appropriate green accessories are allowed. Standard CCA uniform or dress code is always fine for those who would rather not participate.) Check the email from Mrs. Coleman or Mr. Ingersoll for more information. 

Student Maker’s Market

Monday, April 14th | 3:30–5:30 pm | Small Gym

Friends and families are welcome to shop at CCA’s inaugural Student Makers Market on Monday, April 14th. Over 20 students will be selling handmade items. What a great opportunity to shop for birthdays, Mother’s Day, and more! 

Questions about the Student Maker’s Market can be directed to Amy Prichard: amy.prichard@ccamail.org.

Happy Birthday, Radar!

Join us in wishing Radar, our school therapy dog, a very happy 3rd birthday today! 

Virtual Silent Auction and Raffle

Bidding & Raffle Ticket Purchases Open: 12:00 pm on Friday, March 14th and close at 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 20th

Items now available for preview at CCA and online.

**new items have been added to the auction and raffle (giveaways) since the initial email was sent on 3/11! 

Get ready to bid, win, and help make a difference in the lives of current and future CCA students! We’re bringing the excitement of a silent auction right to your fingertips – so you, your family members, and your friends near and far can browse, bid, buy raffle tickets, track bids, and support our school from anywhere! (No app downloads required.)

🎁 Amazing Items – From unique experiences and trips to luxury gifts and must-have goodies, there’s something for everyone!

🏆 Friendly Competition – Outbid your friends (nicely, of course 😉) and score incredible deals!

💙 Support a Great Cause – Every bid and raffle ticket purchase helps CCA continue to thrive and provides invaluable opportunities for our students.

So plan to dive in, buy raffle tickets, place bids, and have fun! 

The five themed baskets, Tee Time Trio at Myopia, Seussical Musical fan package, and the Dinner with the Anastasis offered and hosted by the McIntyre Family will be drawn and/or sold at the Evening of Gratitude (you do not need to be present to win, but it’ll be more fun if you are), so don’t wait too long—someone else might snag your favorite item! 

CCA’s Spring Family Volunteer Day!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | CCA

We were overwhelmed by your willingness to serve CCA during our inaugural Family Volunteer Day observance in November and look forward to hosting another volunteer day in April! Save the date and bring the family. All skill levels welcome, with a few projects needing expertise in carpentry, construction, electrical, landscaping, and plumbing.

Stay tuned for project lists and sign-ups!

Questions about Family Volunteer Day can be directed to Chief Advancement Officer, Nicole Williams: nicole.williams@ccamail.org.

School Health Advisory: Influenza

Since returning from Winter Break, we have seen a marked increase in flu-like illness within our school community. Influenza (also commonly known as the flu) is a respiratory illness that may range from mild to severe. Flu viruses are spread through tiny droplets released in the air through coughing or sneezing, or by touching a surface that has the virus and then putting one’s hands in the mouth or nose. Symptoms of flu may include, fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, and fatigue. Treatment primarily involves rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications for symptomatic relief as the body fights off the virus.

Please remember if your child has a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, they must stay home from school until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. Please DO NOT medicate your child for fever in the morning and then send them to school. For more information, you may visit the CDC website, or contact your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about your student. Feel free to contact school.nurse@ccamail.org if you have any additional questions.

Grammar School Family Roller Skating Social

Tuesday, March 25th | 5:00–6:45 pm | Roller World, Saugus

Lace-up your skates and join us for an evening of fun and laughter as we glide around the rink together! All Grammar School students and family members are invited to our Roller Skating Social at Roller World in Saugus on Tuesday, March 25th from 5:00–6:45pm! Enjoy rollerskating and available concessions for dinner. Click here to view the flyer with more information. 

Click here to register.

Questions about the Roller Skating Social can be directed to Andrea Bergstrom: andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org.

Morning Star In-School Book Fair

Friday, April 4th | 8:00 am–4:30 pm | Small Gym

Back by popular demand! Morning Star Bookstore will be hosting the in-school book fair once again for the Grammar School. The book fair will be Friday, April 4th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Mrs. Favini will be sending an email next week with more details!  

Volunteers needed! We are in need of more parent volunteers to ensure the book fair runs smoothly. 

Please contact Donna Favini (donna.favini@ccamail.org) if you’re interested in helping.

GS Girls Dance Clinic

Monday, April 28th–Thursday, May 1st | 3:00–4:30 pm | PAAC

Girls in grades 4-6 are invited to join Miss Perrotta for a four-day dance clinic! Miss Perrotta danced for 19 years and competed on a Division 1 team in college. This clinic will help students work on stretching, basic dance techniques, and jazz choreography. No prior dance experience is needed, all girls in grades 4-6 are welcome!

Click here for more information. 

GS Girls and Boys Running Clubs

Calling all Runners Grades 3rd–6th!

We plan to run the Running Club (pun intended!) again this year for both girls and boys! Faculty members Sarah Smith and Jill Isabella will lead the girls group and Daniel Hendricks will lead the boys. The first joint meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15th in the Small Gym from 3:00–4:00 pm to review expectations.

Boys: Mondays and Wednesdays | 3:00–4:00 pm | Meet in Small Gym

Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 3:00–4:00 pm | Meet in Small Gym

Clubs will run the week of April 28th through the week of May 19th.

The cost is $75 (t-shirt included) and space will be limited. Click here to register. 

Both boys and girls running clubs plan to finish the season by running the 5K Melody Miles Race in Hamilton on May 24th together (this is optional) and have a joint wrap-up party on Tuesday, May 27th.

We are in need of parent volunteers (especially for 3rd grade)! No running experience needed. We just need adults to help supervise. Please reach out to:

Sarah Smith sarah.smith@ccamail.org to volunteer for the girls club or

Daniel Hendricks daniel.hendricks@ccamail.org to volunteer for the boys club.

Spring STEM Camp

March 24th, 26th, & 27th | 3:00–4:15 pm | USLR Science Lab

Grades 2-5 

Calling all science explorers in grades 2 thru 5! Do you want to have fun in the lab after school doing experiments and competing in science challenges? If so, please join us for an afterschool Spring STEM Club on March 24th, 26th, and 27th from 3:00 pm until 4:15 pm. Club time will focus on topics in chemistry, biology and engineering and will be hosted by Rhetoric School Science Teachers and the STEM Council. 

Cost: $60/ student ($50 for additional siblings). Families will be billed though FACTS. 

Logistics: Rhetoric School students will pick up participants from their classrooms at 3:00 pm. Participants will be ready for pickup at the PAAC door by 4:15. Please pack a snack for your child. 

Click here to register.

Questions about the Spring STEM Club can be directed to USLR Science Teacher Mrs. Corbin: dawn.corbin@ccamail.org. 

USLR Progress Reports

Friday, March 21st

March 14th marks the end of the third term for the USLR. Progress reports, with snapshot grades and narrative comments, will be distributed on Friday, March 21st.

Classical Roots Weekly Blog: March Garden Advice 

Click here to read this week’s blog post, March Garden Advice, and to subscribe to the Classical Roots 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.

Discount on Welli Bins™ for CCA Community

Welli Bins Co. is the first company dedicated to making storage sustainable and to offering a full line of washable, durable and plant-based consumer products that are built to last. They’ve been featured on KonMari and earned the Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning & Organizing Award. 

Welli Bins™ Founder (and CCA Parent) Kathleen McIntyre is offering the CCA Community a 40% discount! Click here to read more about these versatile and sustainable bins and to shop for some of your own! Use code CCAT at checkout. 

Bling Fling – Free Prom Dress Event

Saturday, March 15th, 9:00 am–6:00 pm | Sunday, March 16th, 12:00–3:00 pm | Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA, Gloucester

Looking for a prom dress but don’t want to “break the bank”?  Come and check out the Bling Fling! This event offers free formal dresses to girls attending formal events. There will be more than 200 dresses, many with the tags still on–all colors, styles, lengths, and sizes. Shoes, purses, and jewelry will also be available. The event will be held at the Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday, March 16th from 12:00–3:00 pm. Please contact Grammar School teacher Amy Prichard with any questions: amy.prichard@ccamail.org.

YES Service Group Informational Meeting

Sunday, March 23rd | 4:00 pm | The Sandford’s home, Hamilton

YES is a service group, led by Kristin Larson (former CCA teacher), in collaboration with Mandi Sandford (CCA Parent), that at its heart, is the coming together of families that envision their children learning and growing through and in service. We invite all students, parents, pastors and people with a passion for our community, serving others, and guiding children to lives of meaning to join us in growing this youth service club.

The group will serve as a regular place to:

• Talk and think about what service is. Is it always far away? Does it only happen when you do it in a group?

• Learn from invited guests and to ask questions and brainstorm with them

• Watch inspirational films around service and process them together (with snacks of course)

We envision that the service club would meet several times a year for educational sessions and hands-on volunteer opportunities.

If this concept interests you, please join us to share your thoughts and ideas for what YES can grow to become!

When: March 23rd at 4:00 pm

Where: At the Sandford’s home, Hamilton

What: Light Dinner & Discussion

RSVP: Kristin Larson: 781-439-1968 (text only) or Mandi Sandford: mandisandford@gmail.com

Click here for more info. 

Bethany Osborne, Grammar School Faculty, Kindergarten

What is your role at Covenant and how long have you worked here? I have been teaching Kindergarten at Covenant for 3 years.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Covenant? Being part of the Covenant community is my favorite part of my job. I love that we’re all working toward the same goal—guiding our students to grow in knowledge and faith. I love connecting with families- greeting my students, their parents, and siblings each morning and afternoon. It’s a privilege to be a part of their lives, both in and out of the classroom and following their journey as they move throughout the grades.

Can you share a Bible verse or passage that has had a significant impact on your life or career? “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27. Despite the challenges that come up day to day, year to year, His peace is a gift that remains constant. 

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I love spending time with my family, especially traveling together to see different landmarks in the US, visiting theme parks in Florida and relaxing in New Hampshire. I also love to read, bake and go to the beach.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I would love to visit Ireland to see where my grandparents and my in-laws are from.

Describe one way you see God’s hand in Covenant’s mission or work. I see God’s hand in my kindergarten classroom every day. The love and empathy the kids show for each other is beautiful, and they always strive to do their best and honor God in everything they do. 

What’s your favorite food? Anything chocolate

Who on the team inspires you the most, and why? I am so inspired by Mrs. Bergstrom. Her knowledge, gentle nature, and guidance for students and staff are qualities that I hope to bring to my classroom. 

What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I’ve lived in the same town I was born in my whole life. 

What’s your favorite CCA tradition or event? So many events at CCA are a favorite of mine, as I get to watch Kindergarteners experience them for the first time. Every year I really look forward to welcoming Grandparents and Special Friends into our classroom! It is so fun to watch the students share their work and their favorite things in our classroom with their guest.

What’s your favorite book, movie, or hobby? I love to read mysteries. My favorite movie is Frozen. 

How do you find balance between your faith, family, and work commitments? I believe all three—faith, family, and work—are equally important in my life, and I strive to give my best to each. I’m truly blessed to work where my family is. Having two daughters in the upper school gives me the chance to see them in the hall now and then or offer a quick ‘good luck’ before they head off to a test or quiz in the morning. This year, we’ve made a conscious effort to carve out downtime on the weekends to be together at home, rather than rushing around. Finding this balance is a continual effort, but it’s so important to us.

Is there anything else you’d like the community to know about you? God has truly blessed me by bringing my family to the Covenant community.