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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, March 15th:
GS & USLR Green Dress Down Day in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
GS Report cards sent home
Tuesday, March 19th:
GS Roller Skating Social, 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 21st–Saturday, March 23rd:
RS Theatrical Production: Twelfth Night
COMING UP:
Wednesday, March 27th:
Second Grade Easter Chapel
Friday, March 29th:
NO SCHOOL – Good Friday
Monday, April 1st:
All School Easter Chapel, 8:15 am
Friday, April 5th:
CPC Open Meeting & Covenant Commentary “Turning School Inside Out” with Alex Miller, 8:15 am
Saturday, April 6th:
Good Hope 5K, 9:00 am
2023-24 School One page calendar.
2024-25 School One page calendar.
Covenant’s Evening of Gratitude
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Evening of Gratitude celebration! Your presence made the event truly special. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to continuing to grow together as a community.
Special thanks to Olio Peabody for providing the perfect venue to host our event, to Off the Vine for a spectacular array of food, to the Lisa Love Experience for outstanding entertainment, and to Ebersole Photography for capturing such meaningful moments through pictures and video.
Here’s a sneak peek at some photos. Stay tuned for more along with a message from our Head of School coming soon.
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GS and USLR Green DayFriday, March 15th
All CCA 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.) See emails from Mrs. Coleman or Mr. Ingersoll for more information. |
Thank You From Citizens Inn
Citizens Inn wishes to extend its sincere appreciation for CCA’s gift of 700 pounds of dry goods from our 100th Day Donation Drive. Thank you, CCA family, for supporting the clients in Citizens Inn’s programs. Because of your support, Citizens Inn can continue to provide an environment where their clients feel cared for and secure.
Do Good. Give Back. Vacation Better.
Covenant Christian Academy is partnering with luxury hospitality company Inspirato/Inspirato for Good to provide Covenant families and friends who love to travel with discounted world-class vacation accommodations and experiences that offer unprecedented value, flexibility, and first-class service while also supporting Covenant’s mission. More information about exciting year-round travel options is forthcoming. If you have any questions, please contact Chief Advancement Officer, Nicole Wise Williams at nicole.williams@ccamail.org.
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School Health Advisory – Strep ThroatWe have seen an increase in cases of strep throat within our school community over the past month. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that is spread through direct contact or respiratory droplets.
What can you do to prevent the spread of strep throat?
Please also take the following precautions:
For additional information regarding strep throat, you may visit the following websites:
Please contact your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns, or reach out to Christen Ashley, RN at school.nurse@ccamail.org. |
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Grammar School Roller Skating SocialTuesday, March 19th | 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 join us for a Roller Skating Social at Roller World in Saugus on Tuesday, March 19th. The cost is $9.50 per person (skating or non-skating per Roller World’s policy) which includes skate rentals or you can bring your skates. There will be concessions and raffles available for purchase. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out!
Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact Andrea Bergstrom at andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org. |
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RoboThink STEM Programs at CCATuesdays, April 9th–May 21st | 3:00–4:30 pm | CCA
Calling all young engineers! Join CCA’s after-school Battle Robots program. Does your child (grades 2-5) have a passion for robotics and engineering? Are they ready to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills in an exciting and hands-on environment? Then our Battle Robots program is perfect for them!
Spaces are limited, so register your child today to secure their spot in this exciting program! Click here to register.
For more information, contact Jennifer O’Riorden at jennifer.oriorden@ccamail.org. |
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Scripps Regional Spelling BeeWe are delighted to share that our School Spelling Bee Champion, Luma Q. (gr. 6) qualified for the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee which will be held on March 19th at Lynn Auditorium. Luma was one of 30 students from eastern MA who qualified to compete at the regional level. The winner of the regional bee will go on to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. |
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Mother-Son Cosmic BowlingSaturday, April 27th | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Metro Bowl, Peabody
Please save the date for our Annual Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social which is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 11:00 am–12:30 pm |
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Grammar School Science FairThursday, April 11th | 6:00–8:00 pm | CCA
Join us at CCA’s Biennial Grammar School Science Fair on Thursday, April 11th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Students in grades K-6 will showcase their creativity, curiosity, and innovation. This is a required event for all Grammar School Students—please save the date! |
Exploring the Past at Hammond Castle
Our fourth graders had an unforgettable adventure at Hammond Castle in Gloucester! They were able to delve into the fascinating world of medieval arms and armor through an exciting presentation that wrapped up their study of the Middle Ages! Students gained valuable insight and sparked their curiosity about the past as they toured parts of the castle.
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Pi Day Pie Eating Contest
Today is Albert Einstein’s birthday and Pi Day. The Lab Assistants, Women in STEM, Rocketry, Rollercoaster, and Radio Clubs celebrated in the Cafeteria during lunch by taking part in a Pi(e) Eating Contest. Congrats to our Logic School winner Jack F. and Rhetoric School winner Colin Moll.
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Classical Roots Support Opportunity
The Classical Roots program needs some supplies to start the spring season. If you can contribute any of these items, just click the link to purchase and deliver to Alex Miller. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Wise Williams at nicole.williams@ccamail.org.
- Two of these cedar trellises for the veggie garden
- This superb watering can in green
- Two of these cold frames to extend our growing season
Paving the Way for Renewal and Growth
In a remarkable display of teamwork and environmental stewardship, our Classical Roots students joined forces to remove two dead trees and dig out the stumps near the cafeteria courtyard. The trees will be replaced with new ones ensuring the safety and vitality of our school campus.
We are excited about the growth of our Classical Roots program. 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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Classical Roots Weekly BlogHelp Classical Roots grow by sharing and subscribing to the weekly newsletter!
Click here to read this week’s blog post, Small Things Like These, and to subscribe to the Taproots Substack. |
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Twelfth NightShakespeare’s classical tale of comical disguise Thursday, March 21st – Saturday, March 23rd | PAAC
Join us for an enchanted evening of wit and romance as Rhetoric School students bring Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Twelfth Night” to life on stage! Don’t miss out on the laughter, love, and mischief.
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister…
Book your tickets to one of three shows:
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2024 Congressional High School Art Competition and Exhibition
Six CCA students will have artwork displayed at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly for the Congressional High School Art Competition. The gallery will be open to the public on Friday, March 15th from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Hardie Building (the large brick building across from the library and next to the commons). The following students have their work in the show:
Rose Callahan
Rebecca Burgos
Olivia Pintone
Abby Verrengia
Ellie Knowlton
Sophia Jacobson
For more information click here.
CCA Artwork on Display at the Wenham Museum
Month of March | Wenham Museum
Don’t miss out on the student art exhibit on display at Wenham Museum this month! The Wenham Museum invited CCA Students in grades K-8 to exhibit artwork in the student art gallery. Mrs. Buchtel, Mrs. Kline, and Mrs. Larson chose the best quality work representing each grade level for the display. Check out some of the work from our aspiring artists:
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Winter Athletics Awards
We had a great time honoring the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our student-athletes at this year’s Winter Athletic Awards night. From thrilling victories to personal growth and resilience, our athletes have demonstrated exceptional commitment both on and off the court!
Girls MS Basketball
Most Improved Player – Jillian I.
Defensive Player of the Year – Alex Q.
Coach’s Award – Chloe D.
Most Valuable Player – Lia P.
Boys MS Basketball
Defensive Player of the Year – Zeb B.
Offensive Player of the Year – Connor C.
Coaches’ Award – Tyler C.
Most Valuable Player – Judah L.
Girls JV Basketball
Most Improved Player – Auldyn Anastasi
Sharp Shooter Award – Novalee Jones
Coach’s Award – Jocelyn Shimansky
Most Valuable Player – Marie M.
Boys JV Basketball
Defensive Player of the Year – Mikey Graves
Offensive Player of the Year – Jacob Williamson
Coaches’ Award – Tristan Vieira
Most Valuable Player – Spencer Liu
Girls Varsity Basketball
Newcomer Award – Jocelyn Shimansky
Defensive Player of the Year – Julia Ray
Coaches’ Award – Anne Hammond
Most Valuable Player – Liza Minogue
IGC D1 All-League Players – Liza Minogue & Julia Ray
IGC D1 League MVP – Liza Minogue
Boys Varsity Basketball
Most Improved Player – Tim Soria
Coaches’ Award – Solomon Ngethe
Most Valuable Player – Bennett Plosker
MBIL D2 All-League Players – Bennett Plosker & Jacob Libby
MBIL D2 League MVP – Bennett Plosker
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To view more photos click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Lawrenz at jason.lawrenz@ccamail.org.
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Good Hope 5KSaturday, April 6th | 9:00 am | Ross Park, Peabody CCA is partnering with Good Hope, Inc. to host its annual 5K on Saturday, April 6th at Ross Park in Peabody – just around the corner from Covenant and across the street from West Church. Discounted rates will be offered for CCA students and staff. You are welcome to register as a runner, walker, or volunteer. House points will be awarded to USLR participants and volunteers. Dress-down days will be awarded to all Grammar School participants.
Good Hope is raising funds to dig wells that provide clean drinkable water in Zimbabwe, Africa. The event will consist of a 5K race, a Kids Dash, food, worship, and lots of fun for the whole family. Join us in DOING GOOD TOGETHER. Pre-registration is required and can be completed here. Click here for discounted student registration. If you have any questions or if you’d like to sign up to volunteer, please reach out to Erin Sheppard at erin.sheppard@ccamail.org. For sponsorship opportunities for this event, please reach out to Pastor Charles Rukwaro at pastorcharles@calvarychristian.church.
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Faith and Concern, Inc. Walk for Haiti
Friday, March 29th | 9:00 am | Outdoor Track at Peter Torigian Senior Center, Peabody
Faith and Concern, Inc. is a Peabody organization that seeks to find ways to respond to poverty and distress in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. They will be hosting their 49th Walk for Haiti on Friday, March 29th.
Walkers are encouraged to come anytime between 9:00 am – 11:00 am and walk as many laps as they wish. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the situation in Haiti and provide financial assistance primarily to the children of Haiti.
Please contact Gail Bowlds at 978-535-1431 or Edith Burns at 781-598-1838 for more information.
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