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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, May 24th:
Grammar School Field Day, Back Fields, 8:30 am
All School Early Dismissal, 11:30 am
Grammar School Family Picnic, Courtyard/Playground, 11:45 am
Monday, May 27th:
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Friday, May 31st:
CPC Open Meeting & Covenant Commentary “Preventing Summer Slide” with Andrea Bergstrom, 8:15 am
Friday, May 31st–Tuesday, June 4th:
USLR Coda Trips
COMING UP:
Wednesday, June 5th:
Parents in Prayer, Cafe, 8:15 am
Thursday, June 6th:
USLR Awards, PAAC, 9:30 am
USLR Last Day of School, 11:30 am dismissal
Senior Walk, 11:50 am
Senior Brunch, 12:00 pm
Friday, June 7th:
Grammar School Awards, PAAC, 8:30 am
Grammar School Last Day of School, 11:30 am dismissal
Baccalaureate, PAAC, 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 8th:
Graduation, PAAC, 10:00 am
2023-24 School One page calendar.
2024-25 School One page calendar.
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Covenant Parent Connection Open MeetingFriday, May 31st | 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 last 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. |
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Covenant CommentariesFriday, May 31st | 8:45 am | CCA Cafeteria
Our last Covenant Commentary, Preventing Summer Slide: How Parents Can Help Their Children Maintain Academic Progress Over the Summer Vacation, will be held on Friday, May 31st during the Covenant Parent Connection meeting at 8:45 am.
This commentary will target elementary-aged learners.
Summer can sometimes bring a dip in academic progress for elementary students, known as the “summer slide.” However, parents can play a crucial role in keeping their kids academically engaged and advancing during these months. Grammar School Principal Andrea Bergstrom will explain how simple activities like reading together, exploring educational projects, or even incorporating learning into everyday tasks like cooking or gardening can make a big difference. Join us to hear about and share suggestions for staying proactive and making learning fun to help prevent the summer slide and ensure your child starts the new school year on the right foot.
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. |
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Dig In and Grow Together: Join the Classical Roots Summer Program for Gardening Fun!Fridays During the Summer | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | CCA Vegetable Garden and Orchard
There are still spots open for families who want to get their hands dirty this summer! Classical Roots Program is looking for CCA families to help with weeding, watering, and harvesting in our school vegetable garden and orchard each Friday during the summer. When you and your family arrive, a faculty representative and student volunteer will meet you, provide tools and know-how, and assign you the week’s gardening tasks. The reward? You and your kids get to learn about organic gardening. The icing on the cake? You get to take home any fresh herbs and vegetables that are ripe and ready for free as our way of saying thanks! Sessions run from 10:00 am to around 12:00 pm.
Sign up for a day here.
Please direct any questions about this program to Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. |
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Classical Roots Weekly Blog: Pot in Schools
Click here to read this week’s blog post, Pot in Schools, and to subscribe to the Taproots Substack.
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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Family Referral Incentive Program
Covenant experienced its 11th consecutive year of record enrollment in the 2023-2024 school year! God continues to bless CCA, and we are always seeking to welcome mission-aligned families to our community.
We have 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 2024/25 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 space open in some grades such as Pre-K and Kindergarten. Please contact Admissions for more details: admissions@ccamail.org.
Click here for more info. |
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Seasonal AllergiesAs the weather gets warmer, students will continue to enjoy more time outside during the school day.
We have seen a dramatic increase in students suffering from seasonal allergies in the past week. If your student 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 medications like Claritin or Zyrtec at school, and can not 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 backfield 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. |
Important Dates for Grammar School:
Friday, May 24th: Field Day, 8:30 am; Early Dismissal, 11:30 am; Family Picnic, 11:45 am
Monday, May 27th: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 29th: GS Last Chapel
Friday, May 31st: CPC Open Meeting & Covenant Commentary, 8:15 am
Wednesday, June 5th: Pre-K End of Year Celebrations in PAAC, 8:30 am and 9:15 am; K End of Year Celebration in PAAC, 1:30 pm
Friday, June 7th: GS Awards in PAAC, 8:30 am; GS Last Day of School, Early Dismissal, 11:30 am
Field Day Family Picnic: Fellowship and Fun
Friday, May 24th | 11:45 am–1:00 pm | Courtyard/Playground/Front Lawn
Summer Scholars: Enrichment Programs for Every Age
Join CCA faculty for a summer of growth and fun with a diverse range of educational programs tailored to every grade level. Whether your child is gearing up for fourth grade or just starting their educational journey, we have something for everyone.
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PreSchool and Pre-K Playgroup: Give your little one a head start in socialization by meeting their peers with interactive play and activities in a welcoming environment. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
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Pre-K-1st Grade Arts & Crafts Camp: Spark your child’s creativity and imagination with a blend of artistic expression and hands-on crafting, perfect for the youngest learners. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
- Rising 1st-6th Grade Tutoring: Personalized tutoring sessions designed to reinforce academic concepts and boost confidence across various grade levels. Click here.
- Rising 3rd Grade Bootcamp: Get your child ready to excel in the approaching school year with our intensive bootcamp focusing on reviewing second-grade math, reading, and writing skills. Click here.
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Rising 4th Grade Bootcamp: Prepare your child for success in the upcoming school year with our intensive bootcamp focusing on core subjects and study skills. Click here.
Summer is the ideal time to bridge learning and leisure, and our programs offer the perfect balance to keep young minds engaged and excited about education. Sign up today and make this summer a season of growth and discovery for your child!
Third-Grade Red Carpet Movie Viewing
Mrs. Blosser’s third-grade students demonstrated exemplary behavior during their specials classes and earned a Red Carpet Movie Viewing event. This exclusive event provided a unique and exciting experience for the students as a recognition of their positive conduct and attitude. They got to play the part of a movie star by dressing up and walking the red carpet. Great job third-graders!
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Exploring Massachusetts History: A Day at the USS Constitution Ship and Bunker Hill Monument with Second-Graders
As they finished up their unit on Massachusetts history, second-graders spent a day at the USS Constitution Ship and Museum and then walked to Bunker Hill Monument and Museum. They even sang our state song “All Hail to Massachusetts” to some of the park rangers there.
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Kindergarten Library
In Library class with Mrs. Favini, the kindergarteners have been reading through Andrea Beaty’s STEAM books, and this week, made their own architectural designs, just like Iggy Peck!
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Important Dates for USLR:
Friday, May 24th: Early Release, 11:30 am dismissal
Tuesday-Friday, May 28th-31st: Seniors Coda trip on the Cape
Tuesday, May 28th: Grade 7 Latin test; Grade 8 English exam; Grades 9-11 History and Science exams; 1:30 pm dismissal for all USLR students
Wednesday, May 29th: Grade 7 Logic and Science test, GYM; Grade 8 Latin exam; Grades 9-11 Bible and Latin exams; 1:30 pm dismissal for all USLR students
Thursday, May 30th: Grade 7 math test; Grade 8 Math exam, GYM; Grades 9-11 English and Math exams; 1:30 pm dismissal for all USLR students
Friday, May 31st: Grades 8, 9, and 10 Coda trips depart
Saturday, June 1st: Grades 7 and 11 Coda trips depart
Tuesday, June 4th: Coda trips return
Wednesday, June 5th: NO SCHOOL for USLR students unless they have to make up an exam
Thursday, June 6th: USLR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: 8:00 am School day begins for all; 9:30-11:00 am Awards and Moving Up Ceremony; 11:00-11:30 am Final Worship; 11:30 am Senior Clap-Out for USLR (dismissal for grades 7-11 at 11:30 am); 11:50 am Senior Walk through Grammar School; 12:00-1:30 pm Senior Brunch; 1:45-2:45 pm Senior Graduation Practice
USLR Summer Enrichment Workshops
Academic Management
For rising 7th–10th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 1:00–3:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $275
Focus on study skills necessary for success in the Upper School. Topics will include planning and prioritizing time, organizing space and materials, preparing for tests/quizzes, and test-taking strategies.
Latin Basics Bootcamp
For rising 8th–9th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 1:00–3:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $275
Students will walk through an overview of English grammar, learn study methods for memorizing vocabulary words, and review translation basics.
Mathematician’s Toolbox
For Rising 8th–10th grade students
August 19th–22nd | 9:00 am–12:30 pm | Limited to 12 students | $350
Designed to help students develop and sharpen the mathematical tools needed to identify, represent, and solve problems, justify conclusions, and apply mathematics to practical situations.
College Application Bootcamp
For Rising Seniors
August 19th–21st | 8:30 am–2:00 pm | $325
This boot camp focuses on preparing college applications before the official start of the school year. Click here for more info.
Rhetoric Primer
Required for any new 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
September 3rd | 12:00–2:00 pm | Lunch is provided and there is no cost.
This 2-hour workshop taught by CCA teachers takes place after school on the first day of school (which is a half day). This workshop seeks to introduce an overview of both language and concepts covered in earlier Logic and Rhetoric classes at CCA (between grades 7 and 10).
Click here for more info.
To sign up for any USLR Summer Enrichment Workshops, email Tracy Bennett, Dean of Academics at tracy.bennett@ccamail.org.
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Seniors Recognized at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Honor Scholars DinnerThe top 5 percent of 35 area high school students, along with their parents and educators, gathered Thursday, May 9th, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Danvers for the North Shore Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Honor Scholars event. CCA senior William Wei, class of 2024 Salutatorian was one of 333 students who were honored and acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievements. Liza Minogue, class of 2024 Valedictorian, was also recognized but was not able to attend. Congratulations William and Liza! |
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Homecoming T-shirt Design Contest
Congratulations to seventh-grader Trace P. for winning the 2024 Homecoming T-shirt Design contest! Trace’s design will be digitized and used on this fall’s Homecoming swag. Thanks to all the USLR participants who submitted designs for the contest, earning their Houses valuable points.
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Senior Prank: Inside Out and Upside Down!
A long-standing tradition at Covenant is the Senior Prank, where our graduating seniors engage in a playful, lighthearted, and sometimes mischievous act to leave their mark on the school before moving on to the next stage of their lives. This year, the seniors turned the classrooms inside out and upside down! Here’s a snippet of what faculty and staff walked into last Friday.
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Rhetoric School: Last Chapel
The last Rhetoric School Chapel of the year was held in the Courtyard yesterday. We heard from our student-voted 2024 Distinguished Faculty, Richelle Denman-Joseph. She had an engaging message for our graduating seniors about how they’ve been nurtured here at Covenant and what it means to leave here well and “give back” the nurture they’ve received to others.
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Logic School: Last Chapel
We held our last Logic School Chapel of the year in the Small Gym yesterday with worship by Mr. Lawrenz and Mr. Ingersoll. Parents of 8th graders were invited to attend as each student moving on was presented with a personalized bible signed by faculty and staff. We celebrated the end of their time in LS with refreshments, a video slideshow, and a prayer circle around all of our 8th graders.
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Ms. Cohen’s Students Shine at End-of-Year Recital
Ms. Cohen organized a special recital for her students, which took place last Saturday at West Church. The event provided her students with a unique opportunity to showcase their musical talents on a baby grand piano, fostering their love for music and encouraging their growth as young musicians.
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Lila Kenis Commits to DIII Rowing Team at Gordon College
Congratulations to Lila Kenis who signed her Letter of Intent on Wednesday in front of her coach, teachers, and peers. Lila will be rowing for Gordon College’s Division III team next year. We’re proud of you, Lila!
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Cougars Round-Up
VARSITY TRACK & FIELD
It’s a wrap! This past Saturday, 18 members of the Cougars Varsity Track and Field Team traveled to Thompson, Connecticut to compete against 34 other teams in the New England Preparatory School Track Association DIII Championships. The girls 4×100 relay team with Anna Jukanovich, Julia Ray, Liza Minogue, and Carys Walters ran a brilliant race, coming in 4th and earning All NAPSTA Honors while smashing the school record with a time of 53.02 seconds. Also earning All NAPSTA Honors were Lukas Badaro, 4th in the High Jump, and Jacob Libby, 5th in the javelin. Earning the NAPSTA Honorable Mention Award were Isaac Portugal, 8th in the 300m hurdles, and Julia Ray, 7th in the High Jump and 7th in the 300m hurdles.
On Sunday evening, the team celebrated the successes of the year with its annual dinner and awards ceremony. Every athlete’s contributions to the team and performance on the track were celebrated. Then the awards were granted with Most Improved Athlete going to Isaac Portugal and Gianna DiMattia and the Coaches Award conferred on Dylan Curtis and Greta Baird. The Most Valuable Athlete awards were given to Anne Hammond and, for the second year in a row, Jacob Libby. Wrapping up the evening, the coaches announced the 2025 team captains: Isaac Portugal, Carys Walters, Jacob Libby, and Julia Ray.
Looking forward to the 2025 season!
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD
The team traveled to St Johns Prep on Monday for their final performance of the season. Congratulations to all who participated and were able to secure points for the Covenant team. In the jumping events, Rachel B., Beatrice M., Lia P., and Sophie R. had great performances gaining points for CCA. The throws were led by Hudson B., Kaleb S. and MacArthur K. Lia, Kelly S., Sophie, Hudson, and MacArthur all came back in the 100-meter dash with a strong showing. Angelina D. and Drew M. ran the mile in personal best times to end the season. Alex Q. also ran a personal best time in the 400m dash. Elise A., Beatrice, and Kelly completed the 200-meter dash scoring best times for their season as well. Congrats to all on a job well done!
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We value your feedback–don’t forget to fill out the Alumni Survey that went out last week. The survey will close on Friday, May 31st. Click here to access the survey.
Please send personal and professional announcements and photos to alumni@ccamail.org; we are proud of you and would love to share your news with your fellow alums and the Covenant community!
Celebrating Graduations:
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Peter Grifoni (‘17) graduated from Boston University School of Law this weekend. L to R: Joe Carolyn Grifoni, Pete and his fiance, Lauren (‘15) and her husband. |
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Adam Farris (‘20) graduated with honors from William and Mary last weekend with a degree in Economics. He accepted a job offer with Ernst & Young as an Enterprise Risk Consultant in the Business Consulting practice in Washington DC. L to R: Sister Maddie (former CCA student), Darlene, Adam (‘20), Carl.
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Anna DeCotis (‘20) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University today with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering. She was the valedictorian of the class of 2020 at CCA. |
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Will Rourke (‘20) graduated From Gordon College last weekend with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. |
Celebrating Accomplishments:
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Abby Beville (‘23) had a successful first year as a student-athlete at Elon University. In the fall, she helped her women’s cross-country team win their CAA conference title. During indoor track, she qualified for the CAA championships in the 1 mile, and has the top 8 female indoor 1 mile times in Elon history at 4:54. She ended her first year with a personal best in the 1500 of 4:28, a top 10 score in Elon history for the women’s 1500 and placed 4th in the CAA outdoor championships. She is also a member of the Accelerated 3+1 Dual Degree Business program on the accounting track. |
Update from Zack Simonton (’12)
It’s been over 10 years since I graduated from CCA and in that span of time much has changed. I didn’t become a game artist (but that’s still something I aspire to, I just need to continue to develop my skills), I work in the IT department for a vitamin company called MegaFood. But the best job that I’ve recently been given is being a dad! My wife, Rachael, and I welcomed our daughter Constance Joy Simonton into the world on October 3rd, 2023. She’s 7 months old and is the silliest little baby. I still draw, working mostly on bettering my fundamentals so that I can have a good portfolio. Sharing some pictures of Connie below. Hope this update brightens the day of some of my old teachers and fellow alumni!
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