August 27th, The Chronicle
Welcome Back, CCS!
This morning during Celebration, we were able to introduce students and guests to our theme for the year: Bright Hope, Bold Joy. Our theme is inspired by Romans 15:13:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
This verse reminds us that hope and joy are not based on our circumstances, but are firmly rooted in the unshakable promises of God.
As a school community, our guiding action to help us live out our theme in practical ways is Instilling Hope. It is our goal to be intentional about calling out the good we see in one another, celebrating growth, and sharing in the deep joy that comes from learning and growing together.
At Covenant Christian School we believe that education is about more than academics; it is about encouraging hearts, lifting each other up, and pointing to the enduring hope we have in Christ. This year, we pray that our students, staff, and families will experience God’s hope and joy in a fresh and powerful way!
We are so happy you are here.
With joy and hope,
Mrs. Haugan
CCS STAFF, 2025-2026
We would also like to welcome another new staff member to the team, 'Miss Forsyth' the Service Dog. Ask your child what they learned about service dogs during Celebration today! (Her vest means that she is working, do not distract her).
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PARENT INFORMATION
As we begin a new school year, please take a moment to review our Parent & Student Handbook, which has been designed to serve as a guide for our shared life together as a school community.
Celebration
At CCS, we gather each week for Celebration, our school-wide assembly. To ensure our Kindergarten students can join us regularly, we alternate the day each month between Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Celebration begins at 8:35 a.m.
For the month of September, Celebration will take place on Thursdays. Parents are warmly invited to join us as we worship, learn, and celebrate together as a school community.
Counselor's Corner
Welcome back to school.
What a great time of year to talk about emotions. Going back to school is often an emotional event for many. Kids especially may feel excited, apprehensive, curious, worried, apathetic, or indifferent. Most experience a mix of these emotions- often all at once. What we all need when feelings run high is a calm, trusted person to listen, comfort, and remind us that God is with us everywhere and at all times.
When all the feelings show up, it’s also a good time to help kids understand that God created us with the ability to experience emotions and that they serve a purpose in our lives. One helpful way I’ve explained this over the years is to think of our emotions as a passenger in a car. They provide valuable information to guide our thinking and choices, but they are not meant to do the driving.
When we view feelings as a form of communication, we become more curious about what they are telling us and more willing to listen and learn. While we each have our own emotions, our role as adults is to teach and model healthy ways of managing big feelings- and to remember that God created us as emotional beings who can trust Him and His Word to guide us through it all.
I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful start to the school year!
Athletics
We look forward to another exciting year of sports ahead!
- Cross-Country Kickoff!
- The first cross-country meeting/tryout/practice for students in Grades 4–9 will take place right after school on Wednesday, September 3, running until 4:00 p.m. We’re excited to get the season started- come ready to run!
- Stay tuned for upcoming volleyball and golf team tryout information.
Thank You
What a joy to see our CCS community reconnecting with old friends and making new ones as we celebrated the start of the school year together last night at the Back to School BBQ. A heartfelt thank you to our PR Committee and School Council for organizing and supporting this wonderful event!
LSCE News
Fundraising Opportunities
We might not be ready to say goodbye to summer just yet, but we're definitely ready to welcome in apple season. Our annual Davison Orchards Fundraiser is here, and it's the perfect way to kick off the school year with something crisp, sweet and delicious - while supporting our school at the same time.
Orders are due by September 3rd and will be ready for pick up September 9th.
Please go to https://forms.gle/Aisjs8r7dCySXhkHA to place your order. Payments can be called into the office starting August 27th or you can e-transfer to [email protected].
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we can't wait to see everyone soon!!
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Hot Lunch
We are excited to once again offer a weekly Hot Lunch Day! This year, Hot Lunches will be held on Wednesdays. Our Hot Lunch program will begin in the third week of September.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Hot Lunch Coordinator, Mrs. Toogood, at [email protected].
Lost & Found
We will post weekly pictures of our lost and found. If you see something that is your child’s, please have them stop by the table and pick it up or let the office know. All unclaimed items will be donated to a second-hand store at the end of each month.
Calendar:
August:
- 27 – First Day of School for Grades 1-9
- 27 – Staggered Entry for Mon/Wed Kindergarten
- 28 – Staggered Entry for Tues/Thurs Kindergarten
September:
- 1 – Labour Day – No School
- 2 - First Full Day of T/Th Kinder
- 3 – First Full Day of M/W Kinder; Davison Orchards Orders Due
- 9 – Davison Orchards Order Pick Up
- 17 & 18 – Junior High Retreat
- 19 – PD Day – No School
- 29 - Orange Shirt Day
- 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Schools Closed
CCS OFFICE FORMS (Volunteer, Sign In, Sign Out)
Volunteering? Visiting? Signing your child in or out? Please stop at the office to use our Office Chromebook or fill out the forms HERE.