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. 

Covenant Parent Connection Open Meeting

Friday, April 5th | 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 fifth 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.

Covenant Commentaries

Friday, April 5th | 8:15 am | CCA Cafeteria

Our next Covenant Commentary, Turning School Inside Out, will be held on Friday, April 5th during the Covenant Parent Connection meeting at 8:15 am. Following on the heels of Andrea Bergstrom and Tracy Bennett’s commentary about technology, anxiety, and the developing mind, USLR Faculty Member and Classical Roots program Steward Alex Miller will present an unexpected solution to the anxiety epidemic: green spaces and hands-on work here on our campus. It’s been three years since Classical Roots began and, since then, our community has seen profound benefits from this humble program. In this Covenant Commentary, Alex Miller will make the bold suggestion that these gardens are not an addition to our mission and identity but an essential part of them, since they provide the best possible solutions to the next generation’s most urgent needs.

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. 

Classical Roots Weekly Blog 

Click here to read this week’s blog post, Breaking Ground, and to subscribe to the Taproots Substack.

Help Classical Roots grow by sharing and subscribing to the weekly newsletter!

Our Classical Roots program is growing and we are glowing with excitement! If you are interested in learning more about this program or getting involved, please contact Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. 

Good Hope 5K

Saturday, April 6th | 9:00 am | Lt. Ross Park, Peabody

Join us in making a difference! Lace up your shoes and be part of Good Hope, Inc.’s 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 6th at 9 am at Lt. Ross Park in Peabody to raise funds for clean drinking water in Zimbabwe. Every step you take brings hope and a life-changing impact to communities in need.

Grammar school students who participate will be awarded a dress-down day at school.

USLR students who run, walk, or volunteer can earn 5 house points per person, with 50 bonus points to the house with the most participants!

Volunteers can also earn community service hours.

CCA students and faculty can register using this link. 

Click here to watch a quick video clip. 

We’d love to see strong participation from our Covenant community! Contact Mrs. Sheppard for more information: erin.sheppard@ccamail.org.

Updated MDPH Guidance for Respiratory Illness

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has reviewed the recent changes in the CDC’s guidance regarding respiratory virus isolation strategies and updated recommendations for the general public to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses (including COVID-19). The full guidance can be found by clicking on the link below.  

MDPH Guidance For Respiratory Illnesses

Note that the section for “Schools & Childcare Settings” now shares the same guidelines as the general public. CCA will continue to follow these guidelines as outlined by MDPH. Please remember the following school policies also still apply:

• Students with a fever of 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit must stay home from school until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
• Students with severe respiratory symptoms (such as uncontrollable coughing, copious nasal drainage, etc.) should also remain home from school until symptoms improve.

Notify the school nurse if your student is diagnosed or tests positive for infectious diseases, including (but not limited to) COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, etc.  This is important as we monitor for infectious disease outbreaks in specific grades, classrooms, or groups, and send out health advisories to our school community as appropriate.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact school.nurse@ccamail.org or reach out to your primary healthcare provider.

GS Girls Dance Clinic

Monday, April 22nd–Thursday, April 25th | 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. The Dance Clinic will meet Monday, April 22nd – Thursday, April 25th in the PAAC from 3:00–4:30 pm.

No prior dance experience is needed, all girls in grades 4–6 are welcome!

The cost is $85 for the full week. Click here to register.

For more information, contact Michelle Perrotta at michelle.perrotta@ccamail.org

Running Club for Girls

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024–Thursday, May 23, 2024 |  3:00–4:00 pm | Track Field at CCA

Girls in grades 4–6 are invited to join Mrs. Jill and Mrs. Smith for a girls’ after-school running club. 3rd graders are welcome to join with a parent volunteer ONLY (Parent does not need to have any running experience to volunteer! We just need extra supervision.) 

Girls will need a good pair of running shoes, a water bottle, and comfortable athletic clothing that is appropriate for the weather that day.

Cost is $100 for the 5-week program which includes a running club t-shirt. Limited space available. Click here to register.

For more information, contact Sarah Smith at sarah.smith@ccamail.org or Jillian Isabella at jillian.isabella@ccamail.org. 

Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social

Saturday, April 27th | 11:00 am–12:30 pm | Metro Bowl, Peabody

Please save the date and join us for an out-of-this-world experience at our Annual Mother-Son Cosmic Bowling Social which is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Metro Bowl in Peabody.

Please contact Andrea Bergstrom with any questions at andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org 

Grammar School Science Fair

Thursday, April 11th | 6:00–8:00 pm | CCA Grammar School Classrooms

Please join us at CCA’s Biennial Grammar School Science Fair on Thursday, April 11th, from 6:00–8:00 pm. Students in grades K-6 are getting excited to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and innovation. This is a required event for all Grammar School Students—please save the date!

Battle of the Bowls Lip Sync Battle

Friday, April 5th | 2:00 pm | PAAC

Calling all parents! You are cordially invited to witness the ultimate showdown at the “Battle of the Bowls Lip Sync Battle” featuring our talented USLR students! Prepare to cheer on your child as each of our four houses go head-to-head, channeling the electrifying energy of Super Bowl halftime shows into epic lip sync performances. From iconic hits to unforgettable dance moves, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 

“Identity Crisis” Movie Screening

Friday, April 26th | 6:00–9:00 pm | CCA Small Gym

Attention all 7th–12th grade girls! You’re invited to an exclusive movie screening of “Identity Crisis” followed by a thought-provoking discussion with the film’s producer, Andrea Polnaszek. 

“Identity Crisis” is about a shy science whiz in college who clones herself to perfect her imperfections only to find out that God had created her the perfect version of herself all along. Check out the trailer here. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and be part of an engaging discussion with a talented filmmaker. This is a free event but pre-registration is required. Stay tuned for more to come next week. 

Peter Grifoni (class of 2017) and Anastasia Lukens were engaged at Christmas time. They’re gearing up for the most exciting chapter yet as they prepare to tie the knot this August! But that’s not all–Peter is on the brink of an incredible achievement, finishing his final year of Law School at Boston University and set to graduate in May. Best wishes, Peter, on a year of unforgettable milestones!

“The Promise” Easter Production

March 29th–March 31st | Calvary Christian Church, Lynnfield

CCA first grader Isaac Thomas will be starring in this weekend’s production of “The Promise” at Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield. The play is free of charge and open to the public. All are welcome! 

Showtimes are:

Friday, March 29th at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 30th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Sunday, March 31st at 6:00 pm

Calvary productions typically sell out, so be sure to arrive early for good seats.

“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 

• Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7 PM
• Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 7 PM
• Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7 PM
• Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 2 PM

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

• Online: Ticketstage: https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP
• Email: tickets@ccp1961.org **Please provide name, phone number, date of performance, and number of tickets requested.** 
• Box Office: Remaining seats sold at the door one hour before showtime. **Cash, check, or Venmo only at the door.**