Covenant Parent Connection Meeting

Friday, November 22nd | 8:15 am | CCA Cafeteria

Parents, please join us for the Covenant Parent Connection meeting to learn how you can support upcoming activities and events. Stay for our first Covenant Commentary of the year, which will take place at the end of the meeting.

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

Covenant Commentaries: Anxiety and Our Children

Friday, November 22nd | 8:45 am | CCA Cafeteria

Our first Covenant Commentary of the school year, “Anxiety and Our Children” will be held on Friday, November 22nd following the Covenant Parent Connection meeting at 8:45 am. 

Sarah Libby, LMHC will be presenting this brief talk in hopes to empower parents to better understand, explain, and approach anxious patterns in their children. Parents will leave with a few basic, practical strategies they can implement at home and several resources to dive deeper for further learning and support. 

Sarah Libby is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Visiting College Instructor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor and runs her private practice in Danvers. Sarah has provided professional development to CCA Grammar School faculty and and has two sons in the USLR.

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.

Thanksgiving All-School Chapel

Tuesday, November 26th | 8:15 am | PAAC

Please join us on Tuesday, November 26th, at 8:15 am in the Performing Arts and Athletics Center for our all-school Thanksgiving Chapel. 

We have much to be thankful for and pray you each find this Thanksgiving holiday a time of restoration and gratitude, feeling the warmth of the Lord’s love through the power of His Holy Spirit. 

CCA Celebrates Football Day

Tuesday, November 26th

Did you know that 42.1 million people watch football on Thanksgiving? There are usually three football games played on Thanksgiving Day, and the MVP of each game gets awarded a turkey leg! 

To kick off the fun and celebrate Thanksgiving, we will be celebrating Football Day on Tuesday, November 26th! All students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite football t-shirts or jerseys. Of course, uniforms for GS and LS or dress code for RS are always allowed for those who prefer not to participate.

Don’t have a football shirt? No worries! Any sports shirt will work!

We’re excited to celebrate the holiday spirit and the excitement of football together!

Parents in Prayer

Wednesday, December 4th | 8:15 am | Faculty/Staff Lounge

Parents in Prayer is a fellowship co-led by CCA parents Hanna Machatha (mom to 4th- grader Andrew and 2nd-grader Ariana) and Valencia Koomson (mom to 3rd-grader Michelle and 1st-grader Justin) and is open to all CCA parents. We gather the first Wednesday of the month in the Faculty/Staff Lounge following morning drop-off to pray for our students, faculty and staff, administrative leadership of the school and board, parents, and specific prayer needs as they arise. 

You are welcome to join us!

Our next prayer meeting for this school year is Wednesday, December 4th, at 8:15 am. Please reach out to Hanna or Valencia with any questions at parentsinprayer@ccamail.org.

Chick-fil-A Night

Thursday, December 5th | 5:30-7:30pm | Chick-fil-A, Peabody

The Covenant Parent Connection is excited to host a fundraising dinner on Thursday, December 5th with Chick-fil-A. 

CCA will receive 10% of the profit, and all proceeds will benefit the USLR Musical this year. 

Click here for more info.

Lazarus House Project Bethlehem–Spreading Christmas Cheer

This Christmas, we are partnering with Lazarus House in Lawrence through Project Bethlehem, an incredible opportunity to bless those in need. We will be providing gifts for three large families, as part of Lazarus House’s broader mission to meet the needs of hundreds of families referred to them by Lawrence Public Schools and local agencies.

Many of these families are facing significant financial challenges, and as a Project Bethlehem donor, you have the chance to be a Christmas angel, offering the priceless gift of your thoughtfulness and care during a difficult time.

Join us in spreading holiday joy and making a difference for families in need this Christmas season. Your generosity will help bring hope and comfort to those who need it most. Click here to sign up. Thank you for being part of this heartwarming project!

Christmas Blessing–Thanking Our Faculty & Staff

Each December, we come together as a school community to show our appreciation for the incredible teachers and staff at Covenant Christian Academy through the Christmas Blessing collection. This annual tradition is a monetary collection from families, which is then equally divided among faculty and staff in the form of gift cards.

Over the years, we’ve found that this method ensures every individual at Covenant feels truly valued for their dedication and hard work. From classroom teachers to those working behind the scenes, everyone plays an essential role in creating the exceptional school experience our children enjoy.

We invite all families to participate by making a monetary donation, helping us express our gratitude and love to those who make a difference at CCA. Thank you for being part of this meaningful tradition!

Click here to contribute. 

Make Christmas Shopping Easier & Earn Money for CCA!

Shop the brands you love and earn money for the school you love! With over 750 popular brands to choose from, you can purchase eGift cards, physical gift cards, or reloadable gift cards – all with no extra money spent. You pay exactly $50 for a $50 gift card, with no wasted value!

Give them as thoughtful gifts or use them for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, dining out, that morning coffee or even towards your family’s summer vacation.  

Bonus for CCA: For every gift card purchased, Covenant Christian Academy receives earnings of up to 20%. This is a great way to support the school while shopping for the things you already need and love! Start shopping today and support CCA with every purchase!

Click here for more info. Use CCA’s enrollment code: 36DL642E14L92

Support Covenant with Christianbook’s Giveback Program!

Christianbook’s Giveback program—a simple and automatic way for you to support Covenant every time you shop, at no cost to you!

Here’s how it works:

1. Link your Christianbook account to benefit Covenant.
   • Click here
   • Enter Organization ID: IYEPJO
2. Shop at Christianbook.com for your favorite books, gifts, and more.
3. Christianbook will automatically donate 4% of your merchandise total to Covenant!

It’s an easy way to make a difference while you shop. Start supporting today, and thank you for being part of our community!

Questions about the Christianbook Giveback program can be directed to Rita Detwiler: rita.detwiler@ccamail.org. 

Family Volunteer Day

Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | CCA

We are excited to participate in Family Volunteer Day this Saturday – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. 2024 will be CCA’s inaugural year to participate.

All volunteer spots have been filled, but it you would still like to contribute, please consider donating a Home Depot gift card to be used for supplies. 

For questions about Family Volunteer Day, contact Chief Advancement Officer, Nicole Williams: nicole.williams@ccamail.org. 

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3rd

As we approach Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, December 3rd, we’re reminded of the profound blessings God has given us—our faith, our families, and the privilege to be part of this extraordinary school community. This day of global generosity – which seeks to empower people and organizations to transform their communities and the world – is about much more than giving for us at Covenant; it’s about embracing stewardship, a calling close to our hearts as a classical Christian community. There are many ways to give! Whether through prayer, your time, or a financial gift of any amount to the Covenant Fund, every contribution strengthens our school’s mission. Click here to learn more about the Covenant Fund and our 2024-2025 $300,000 goal.

To give now, click here! 

Sibling Applications

Due: Tuesday, December 10th

If you have a 3-year-old or 4-year-old child that you plan to enroll in Covenant’s program next year, we strongly encourage you to apply by Tuesday, December 10th.

Questions? Please contact our Director of Admissions, Ryan Patrie, at ryan.patrie@ccamail.org or 978-535-7100 x511.

Influenza

Influenza (also commonly known as the flu) is a respiratory illness that may range from mild to severe.  Flu viruses are spread through tiny droplets released in the air through coughing or sneezing, or by touching a surface that has the virus and then putting hands in the mouth or nose.  Symptoms often include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, body aches, and fatigue.   It can be difficult to distinguish flu from other respiratory illnesses based on symptoms alone, but a health care provider can do a simple in-office test that can help diagnose. There are antiviral medications that may be prescribed by a doctor to treat flu in some individuals; however, treatment primarily involves rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications for symptomatic relief as the body fights off the virus.

Over the past couple weeks, we have seen an increase in flu-like symptoms, as well as received some reports of positive flu diagnoses.  Please remember to keep your student home from school if they have a fever of 100 F or higher, or have severe respiratory symptoms.  Ways to help prevent the spread of flu include covering your cough or sneeze, frequent handwashing, and staying home when ill.  You may also consider obtaining a flu vaccine to help decrease the risk of severe flu illness.  For more information, please visit the CDC website, or contact your health care provider with questions.

Grammar School Families Glide into Fun!

Grammar School families laced up their skates and enjoyed a wonderful evening of fun and laughter at Roller World! It was a fantastic time spent gliding around the rink together, creating lasting memories and celebrating the joy of community. Thank you to everyone who joined on this fun-filled event! Click here to view a full gallery (password: cougars24).

Mr. Miller has a special announcement in the Classical Roots blog this week!

Click here to read this week’s blog post, Coming Soon: My New Book, featuring an excerpt from the introduction of Mr. Miller’s new Christmas devotional book Christmas with the Green Knight which will be available soon on Amazon. 

If you are interested in learning more about the book or the Classical Roots program, please contact Alex Miller at alex.miller@ccamail.org. 

Christmas Concerts

GS Concert: Wednesday, December 18th | 6:00 pm

USLR Concert: Thursday, December 19th | 6:30 pm

Christmas is quickly approaching, and we wanted to be sure you have the most up-to-date information regarding our annual student Christmas concerts. The CCA Music Department is busily preparing for these two events featuring our fantastic student musicians. Don’t miss this opportunity to share in the joy this season brings —the chance to be in the presence of the Most Holy God as He came to us on a perfect Christmas night— and a chance to see and hear our students perform some great works from classical, jazz, and popular repertoire. Click here for more information about arrival times, updated dress code, and rehearsals.

Exciting News: CCA Students Perform in The Nutcracker!

We are thrilled to announce that Katalina S. (7th grade), Gianna S. (5th grade), Sabrina S. (2nd grade), and Lucy Z. (4th grade) will be performing in the Greater Salem Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker! 🎄✨

The performances will be held at the Lynn Auditorium on December 14th at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Come support our talented students as they bring this classic holiday story to life on stage. It’s sure to be a wonderful experience for all! 🩰🎁

Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.lynnauditorium.com

Or call the Lynn Auditorium box office directly and avoid paying online processing fees: 781-599-7469

Looking for a Christmas Devotional?

This year, consider reading CCA Parent Esther Baird’s “The Healed Heart of Christmas”, available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon. It’s a beautiful way to keep the message of Jesus and the hope of the gospel at the forefront during the busy Christmas season.

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but often we feel overwhelmed as the calendar turns to December. Is it just the long to-do lists and packed schedules? Or does the season reveal something deeper that’s been broken all year long? The truth is, it’s our hearts that are broken, and no amount of busyness can fix them.

In this 25-day devotional, Esther explores how we often try to fix our hearts on our own, only to find ourselves frustrated and disappointed. The good news is that healing is possible—through Jesus. Each day, The Healed Heart of Christmas invites you to discover how Jesus offers to take our broken, cold hearts and replace them with His own, offering true healing and peace.

Make this Christmas season a time of reflection, healing, and renewed hope as you journey through this devotional. Click here to order your copy today!