Covenant’s Evening of Gratitude–Last Call for Tickets!

Saturday, March 15th | 6:30 pm | Olio, Peabody, MA

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here by Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

“Gratitude for the Community We Are”—an evening of connection with, and appreciation for, the incredible people that make Covenant Christian Academy such a remarkable place!

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Location: Olio 43 Main Street, Peabody

Time: 6:30-9:30 pm 

Dress: Cocktail attire

If you have questions about the Evening of Gratitude, please feel free to contact Nicole Wise Williams, Chief Advancement Officer, at nicole.williams@ccamail.org.

We look forward to sharing our gratitude with you!

Global Day of Unplugging

Friday, March 7th (sundown)–Saturday, March 8th (sundown)

This Friday at sundown until Saturday at sundown, people worldwide will participate in the Global Day of Unplugging. This movement encourages people to unplug from all devices and instead engage with the people around them meaningfully. This kind of fast is not only timely for us as Christians in the Lenten season, but it also aligns with our commitment to put the analog over the digital.

If your family chooses to take part, please forward any relevant reflections to Tracy Bennett at tracy.bennett@ccamail.org. 

For more information on this event, please visit the official website here.

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Thursday, March 13th | 5:00–7:00 pm | Chick-fil-A, North Shore Mall, Peabody, MA

The Covenant Parent Connection is excited to once again host a fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 13th with Chick-fil-A at the North Shore Mall in Peabody!

What could be better than not needing to cook dinner on a school night?

Come to Chick-fil-A at the North Shore Mall Food Court and fellowship with other Covenant families! You won’t need to cook, AND you can have dinner with friends in support of a great cause!
CCA will receive 10% of the profit, and all proceeds will benefit this year’s USLR Spring Musical, Seussical™.

BONUS INCENTIVE!! If 150 people order at Chick-fil-A on March 13th, Mr. Anastasi and Mrs. Bergstrom will dress up as leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day!

USLR BONUS: Earn a dress-down day if 100 students participate.

View the flyer for more information. 

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.) You will receive an email from Mrs. Coleman or Mr. Ingersoll with more information. 

Virtual Silent Auction and Basket Raffle

Thursday, March 13th–Thursday, March 20th

(Items will be available for Preview at CCA and online Tuesday, March 11th–Thursday, March 13th)

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 virtual raffle and auction run from Thursday, March 13th to Thursday, March 20th. 

Select raffle and auction items 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! 

Important Magnus Health Update

Please note that the link for the Magnus Health portal is now available through your Veracross log-in, and is no longer accessible through FACTS. Even if your student will be graduating this year, or your student will not be re-enrolling at CCA next year, you should still have access to a Veracross log-in.

If you have difficulty accessing your Veracross acount, contact Registrar Tricia Curtis (tricia.curtis@ccamail.org).

For any other Magnus Health questions, please contact school nurse Christen Ashley (school.nurse@ccamail.org), or you can reach out to Magnus Support directly at 919-502-7689 or service@magnushealthportal.com. 

Save the Date–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.

Registration link coming soon. 

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. A flyer along with an email from Mrs. Favini will be sent home in the coming weeks with more information. 

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

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

April Vacation Kids Activity Camp

Monday, April 21st–Thursday, April 24th | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | CCA

Pre-Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Herwing and Mrs. Davey are offering a Kids Activity Camp for students in Pre-K through first grade the week of April Vacation. Students will have the opportunity to engage in both free play as well as targeted, structured activities. Each day will allow time to participate in focused activities that could include making slime, building a car for a car race, exploring and crafting in nature, outdoor games, making jewelry and more. 

Space is limited. Click here for more information. Click here to register. 

Please reach out to Abbagail Herwing (abbagail.herwing@ccamail.org) with any questions. 

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 are planning 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 go over 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.

USLR Behold Him Worship Night

Friday, March 7th | 7:00–8:30 pm | Small Gym

All Upper School students are invited to close out Spiritual Emphasis week with a night of worship in the Small Gym. Join us on Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm. 

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: Start Here 

Click here to read this week’s blog post, Start Here, 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.

CCA Students Artwork on Display at the Wenham Museum

The Wenham Museum has once again invited CCA Students in grade K-8 to exhibit artwork in their student art gallery for the month of March. Mrs. Kline and Miss Clifford chose the best quality work representing each grade level for the display. Congratulations to all the students whose artwork was chosen! 

Kindergarten: Ella C., Melinda C., Riley S., Ella I.

1st Grade: Aviana P., Eva Grace C., Romey H., Kendall O.

2nd Grade: Ariana G., Elizabeth Y., Tate Z., Hadley S.

3rd Grade: Georgia M., Abby A., Adelina A., Anthony E.

4th Grade: Lucy Z., Andrew G., Jackson W., Virginia S.

5th Grade: Jaden P., Vera-lou E., Piper P., Oliver J.

6th Grade: David P., Colvin B., Gabriela M., Isabel M.

7th Grade: Jocelyn C., Tim L., Amelia M., Preston W.

8th Grade: Jillian I., Caroline A., Trace P., Izzy M.

(Passes for free admission for themselves and their family to view the gallery went home in take-home folders today). 

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.

Kim Russell, Logic School Faculty, Language Arts

What is your role at Covenant and how long have you worked here? I teach Language Arts to 7th & 8th graders. This is my 13th year at CCA.

What has been your biggest learning experience here so far? As a teacher, I have grown so much since coming to Covenant! I didn’t know what Classical learning was all about. Now I embrace it wholeheartedly. I have seen the fruits of our labors here.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Covenant? I love the family that is our Covenant community. I especially love spending time with my students, past and present, every day.

Can you share a Bible verse or passage that has had a significant impact on your life or career? Zechariah 4:6-7 “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit” says the Lord Almighty. “What are you, Mighty Mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you will become level ground.” This verse has sustained me and encouraged me as I have been journeying through life with my son Jordan, who has severe autism.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy cooking and decorating. There’s nothing better than changing a room around!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I went on a whirlwind trip in college, through Europe, Greece and Israel.  Mrs. Bergstrom was on that trip with me! We roughed it in tents and ate many peanut butter sandwiches. If I could travel anywhere in the world, I’d like to do that trip over again, but at a more leisurely pace, staying at luxurious hotels, and eating in local restaurants.

Describe one way you see God’s hand in Covenant’s mission or work. I see God’s hand at work here at CCA all the time. When a devotional I shared with the students coordinates exactly with something we are reading together in class, I just know God is on the move. Many times I tell my students, “I didn’t plan it that way.” When God opens an opportunity for me to encourage someone, I feel blessed. 

What’s your favorite food? I’m a dessert girl! I especially love chocolate! 

Who on the team inspires you the most, and why? I am inspired by Rita Detwiler. She is always working so hard behind the scenes, cleaning out the basement, moving books, keeping us efficient. She also has a heart for the families we serve. I appreciate talking with her so much!

What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know? Most people don’t know that I was a page in the Vermont Legislature when I was an 8th grader. Though my grandfather used to tell me I should become the first female president, I think I’ll pass!

What’s your favorite CCA tradition or event? I love the back-to-school BBQ where we welcome students back to school and get to meet our new students. It’s such an exciting time of year!

What’s your favorite book, movie, or hobby? My current favorite hobby is learning how to throw pottery on a wheel. I have been taking classes for a couple of years, fulfilling a long-standing dream of mine. I just reread The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (middle school appropriate) and then read the sequel called All the Broken Places (adult appropriate). Both were amazing books!

How do you find balance between your faith, family, and work commitments? I strive to maintain balance in my life by being fully present where my feet are and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me.  I am so grateful for the relationship I have with Jesus, the family I get to do life with, and the opportunity to be a part of this great school community.