Family Referral Incentive Program

Covenant experienced its 12th consecutive year of record enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year! God continues to bless CCA, and we are always seeking to welcome mission-aligned families to our community. 

Covenant has a Family Referral Incentive Program to both incentivize and reward CCA parents and employees. Our parents, students, and employees are our best ambassadors, sharing their positive experiences at Covenant with friends, family, and acquaintances. 

Current CCA families, as well as faculty and staff members, can receive a $500 referral bonus for each new family that they refer (who then applies to CCA, is accepted, and enrolls for the 2025–2026 school year). The Family Referral Program does not apply to immediate family members or persons living in the same household. 

While many grade levels have already reached capacity for next year, we do have limited openings still available. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details: admissions@ccamail.org. 

Click here for more info. 

Covenant Parent Connection Meeting

Friday, May 2nd | 8:15 am | CCA Cafeteria

Parents, please join us for the last Covenant Parent Connection meeting of the school year to learn how you can support end-of-year activities and events. 

For questions about Covenant Parent Connection, please contact Andrea Bergstrom, Grammar School Principal, at andrea.bergstrom@ccamail.org.

Covenant Commentaries: Spiritual Discernment

Friday, May 2nd | 8:45 am | CCA Cafeteria

Our final Covenant Commentary of the year will be held on Friday, May 2nd at 8:45 am following the Covenant Parent Connection meeting. 

Jason Lawrenz, CCA Chaplain, will discuss the crucial role of spiritual discernment in navigating public discourse, especially in today’s polarized and noisy world.  He encourages us to seek wisdom through prayer and Scripture, and to practice humility, ensuring that our words and the voices to which we give space in our minds reflect truth, love, and the character of Christ. This is an especially relevant topic to share with our children who might not be able to interpret public commentary accurately.

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 5th–Friday, May 9th

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th–9th. We have the best teachers and staff here at Covenant Christian Academy and we want them to feel CELEBRATED this May. We have an exciting week planned to express our appreciation and make them feel special: 

Monday: Notes of Encouragement

Tuesday: Snacks & Drinks

Wednesday: Catered Lunch

Thursday: Breakfast Buffet

Friday: Grab-n-Go Dessert Bar

Thanks you for partnering with us to give our teachers an outstanding week of appreciation. Donations can be dropped off on the particular day they are being consumed. Click here to view the list.

~The Parent Connection Team

Parents in Prayer

Wednesday, May 7th | 8:15 am | Faculty/Staff Lounge

Parents in Prayer (PIP) is a fellowship open to all CCA parents that gathers the first Wednesday of the month in the Faculty/Staff Lounge following morning drop-off to pray for students, faculty and staff, administrative leadership of the school and board, parents, and specific prayer needs as they arise. 

You are welcome to join! The next prayer meeting for this school year is Wednesday, May 7th at 8:15 am. Please reach out to Hanna or Valencia with any questions at parentsinprayer@ccamail.org.

International Student Host Family Application

The International Student Host Family Program is now accepting applications for potential host families for the 2025-26 school year. For more information about the host family program, please reference the ISP Host Family Presentation. 

Click here to complete the Host Family Application Form. 

Following the submission of the application, a member of our team will reach to schedule a home site visit. Please contact the Director of Admissions, Ryan Patrie, (ryan.patrie@ccamail.org) with any questions.

The warmer weather is finally here, and students will be able to enjoy more time outside during the school day. 

As is common for this time of year, we are starting to see an increase in students suffering from seasonal allergies. If your child has a history of seasonal allergies, please consult your child’s pediatrician and consider giving them an over-the-counter antihistamine at home if indicated. Please note we do not have allergy medications like Claritin or Zyrtec at school, and can’t give any medication without a doctor’s order. 

Also, we encourage you to consider applying sunscreen to your child in the morning before school each day. For those students whose classes spend time in the back field for gym or recess, you may also want to consider applying bug spray as well. Please do not send sunscreen or bug spray with your child to school, as we are not permitted to apply it.

May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Dress-Down Day

Monday, May 5th

National Star Wars Day is held on May 4th each year. It was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May the Fourth be with you”. Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans across the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars.

Since May 4th falls on a weekend, the Grammar School will be celebrating Star Wars Day on Monday, May 5th! Wear your favorite Star Wars t-shirt, do your hair like Princess Laia, dress like Yoda! 

Please note – this is not about going out and spending money to purchase a costume! It’s supposed to be fun for the students and bring a little joy to our hallways. A t-shirt with a character on it is great! Spirit Wear is always allowed for those who would prefer not to participate.

Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, & Kindergarten Summer Splash

Looking for a break in entertaining your kiddos this summer? How about sending your child(ren) to “Summer Splash” for something new, fun and engaging? Designed for incoming Preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten students, “Summer Splash” offers a safe and nurturing environment where our younger learners can explore, craft, enjoy free play, water activities, and more. As experienced teachers, we will guide your children through a variety of age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, social skills, and early learning.

When: July 29th–July 31st (T, W, Th) 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Cost: $170

This is a great opportunity for your child to practice being independent in preparation for their first day of school so we kindly ask that children attend without a caregiver. (This is YOUR time to enjoy kid-free!)

Click here for more info. 

Contact Rachel Tammaro for the registration link at: rachel.tammaro@ccamail.org

Saranac Lake Virtual Info Meeting

Parents of 7th–10th Graders

Tuesday, May 6th | 7:00 pm 

Next Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 pm, we will host an information meeting on Google Meet for all parents and students who will be going on the Coda trip this year to Saranac Lake. We’ll share all of the important information that you will need to prepare for the trip, including departure times, packing lists, and the general itinerary for the week. Please mark your calendars and come with questions! 

Check the April 28th email from Mr. Offner for meeting link.

The Last Dance: Sophomore, Junior, Senior Prom

Friday, May 9th | 6:30 pm | Spinelli’s, 10 Newbury St, Peabody, MA

Students in Grades 10-12 – Get your tickets for The Last Dance! Refer to the email from Mr. Ingersoll for the ticket link. 

Parents, friends, and family – Grab your cameras and join us for an unforgettable Promenade at Spinelli’s located at 10 Newbury St, Peabody, MA. Witness the glamour and excitement as our students make their grand entrance, beginning at 6:30 pm sharp.

The Promenade is a fun CCA tradition where students are announced as they walk out in pairs or small groups and have their pictures taken. After all the groups have been announced, a large group picture will be taken.

Students should arrive for the Promenade at 6:15 pm. The prom is from 7:00–10:00 pm.

Classical Roots Weekly Blog: Lessons Learned 

Click here to read this week’s blog post, Lessons Learned, 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.

SpringFest Art Show 2025

Thursday, May 8th | 6:30 pm | PAAC

You are invited to join us for the SpringFest Art Show which will be held on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30–8:00 pm in the Performing Arts and Athletic Center. Works from students in grades K-8 and all Rhetoric School art students will be displayed.

Amy Prichard, Grammar School Faculty, Fifth Grade

What is your role at Covenant and how long have you worked here? I teach 5th Grade Math, History, and Bible. This is year four for me at Covenant!

What has been your biggest learning experience here so far? Biggest learning experience…. This is my first time in my career that I have taught in a “Team-Teaching” model and I love every minute of it! I love that I can teach the subjects that I love and that my co-teacher teaches the subjects that are not my favorite!!!

What’s your favorite thing about working at Covenant? Where to begin. I think my family and friends are probably tired of hearing me rave about my work environment. I love the community, the intentionality, and the mission of the school. Knowing that I am working for an entity that puts God’s plan for the school over all is a gift. I also love working where my kids attend school!

Can you share a Bible verse or passage that has had a significant impact on your life or career? Colossians 3:17 – “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Traveling with my family in our home-built camper bus named Fievel, beach-combing for sea glass and pottery, sewing, leading worship at my church, and cooking/baking.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Hmmmm… so many choices… Scotland to backpack through the highlands.

Describe one way you see God’s hand in Covenant’s mission or work.  I see God’s hand in Covenant through the faculty and staff. As a parent, I see how my own children are nurtured in their faith through chapel, Bible classes, and life conversations with their teachers and advisors. What a gift. As a teacher, I see daily how the mission of the Gospel leads each and every teacher and member of administration and staff. It is incredible.

What’s your favorite food? Risotto

Who on the team inspires you the most, and why? There are so many for so many different reasons! I think I am most inspired by the administration here at Covenant who always keep the running of the school focused on the mission of the school and what God has for our community.

What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I have lived within a 3-mile radius my whole life (though moved 4 times!) and married my high school sweetheart. 

What’s your favorite CCA tradition or event? International Festival

What’s your favorite book, movie, or hobby? Sewing and Crocheting are my favorite hobbies!

How do you find balance between your faith, family, and work commitments? How? Not always beautifully! We have found in our family that being intentional about family time, scheduling slow weekends, and saying no to good things sometimes for the sake of balance is important!

Is there anything else you’d like the community to know about you? I love teaching 5th Grade and am so blessed to be teaching here at CCA.