April 9th, The Chronicle
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
As we return from Spring Break and quickly dive back into the rhythms of school life, it can be easy to let the days fly by without pause. We have 51 days until the end of school - assignments and exams, field trips, spring/summer activities - all ramp up, and the energy of spring seems to push everything forward at a rapid pace. But in the midst of this momentum, we are invited into a moment of stillness—a moment that asks us to slow down and truly feel.
Next week, we enter into the most sacred days of our calendar: the remembrance of Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. At Covenant, we are intentional about making space in our classrooms and in our hearts for the weight and wonder of these days.
In each classroom, students are engaging with the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross. They are learning not just about the historical events, but about the deep significance of Christ’s sacrifice—what it meant then, and what it means for us now. Teachers are guiding students through age-appropriate reflections on love, suffering, grace, and redemption. These are not just lessons; they are invitations to deepen our faith and to recognize the enormity of what Christ did for us.
Good Friday is not meant to be rushed through. It is a day of sorrow, of darkness, of reflection—a day when we remember the price Jesus paid so that we could live in the light of His resurrection. Before we run toward the joy of Easter morning, we must first pause at the foot of the cross. That Friday reminds us of the brokenness of the world, the depth of our need, and the immeasurable love of our Savior.
So let us slow down. Let us help our children and ourselves sit in the silence of that Friday moment. Let us be present with the story, with the sacrifice, and with the Savior.
May our hearts be softened and prepared—not just for the celebration of Easter, but for the full truth of the Gospel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kindergarten Information Night
You're invited! Join us for our Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, April 24th from 6:30–7:30 PM. Come explore our classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn what makes our Kindergarten program a wonderful place for your child to grow and thrive. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We are excited to welcome grandparents and special guests to our school on Friday, April 25th from 10:00–11:55 AM for a special morning of connection and celebration! The day will begin with a school-wide assembly featuring performances from our students. Following the assembly, guests are invited to tour classrooms and enjoy time with their students.
Since the day will wrap up at 12:00 PM, families are welcome to take their children to spend the rest of the day with their grandparents and special guests at that time if they’d like. Please let your child’s teacher know if you plan to do so. Thank you for helping make this a meaningful experience for our students and their special guests!
Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day Pickleball Tournament
What: A pickleball tournament for CCS students and their grandparent/special friend as their teammate
Where: CCS gymnasium
When: April 25, 2025 after school until 5:30 pm
Who: A CCS student paired with their grandparent or special friend will enter as a doubles team
Why: Because pickleball is fun and this is a great way to build intergenerational relationships
How much does it cost? Each player will pay an entry fee of $5 ($10/team) to cover the cost of prizes for the winners and replacement wiffle balls, paddles, etc.
You can pre register your team here, or just show up on the day of.
TEACHING FOR TRANSFORMATION
Each week for the next ten weeks we will share a resource that highlights one of the Throughlines. These are great for guiding conversations at home and developing a deeper understanding of the Biblical connections. This week will focus on Justice Seeking.
To access the resource links above, click HERE
THE COUGAR CANTEEN
The Cougar Canteen isn’t just about snacks; it’s an empowering project designed to equip our students with essential life skills.
Operating Details:
🗓️ The Cougar Canteen will be available 1x/month for each division (announced in each week’s Chronicle).
🕰️ The Cougar Canteen will be open during afternoon recess (2:00-2:15) on Thursdays.
💰 If students wish to purchase a snack, $1-$5 is plenty!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
April 10 - Div. 3
April 17 - Div. 2
April 24 - Div. 1
HOT LUNCH
Hot Lunches will be on Wednesdays.
April 16 - KFC
April 23 - Wok Box
April 30 - Dominos Pizza
You can find the forms for Hot Lunch in your student’s PowerSchool account. Orders will close on the Tuesday prior to the following week’s hot lunch at 11:59 pm. All orders must be placed online, and payment must be made with form submission to be processed. (No cash or cheques are accepted). Please check your email for a confirmation receipt to ensure that your order went through.
CELEBRATION
We hold weekly assemblies, which we call Celebration. We alternate between Wednesday and Thursday mornings each month so our kindergarten students are each able to join us every other month.
Celebration will be held on THURSDAYS for the month of April.
ATHLETICS
- Junior High Soccer Team tryouts will take place on Monday, April 14 after school until 5:00. Please come prepared with cleats (or good running shoes) and shin pads.
- Pickleball Tournament
- Our annual CCS track meet will take place on Monday, May 12. It takes a lot of volunteers to make the day a success, so please consider making yourself available to help out that day, if at all possible. A sign-up form will be coming out soon.
LSCE NEWS
Our Preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year is now full! Thank you to all the families who have enrolled—we're excited to welcome your little ones.
Mark your calendars! The LSCE AGM is scheduled for May 28, 2025. Stay tuned for further details.
How can you help???
- Individuals or companies can donate goods and/or services for our auction, please contact Afton Goldsmith at [email protected].
- We are looking for donations of roasts for the auction dinner. We would like to get about 14.
- Sign up here to donate goodies for the bakery
All proceeds from the Auction and Golf Tournament will go towards renovating and expanding our parking lot.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Afton Goldsmith at [email protected]
CALENDAR
April:
- 10th - Pastor's Day
- 12th - Spring Auction
- 16th - Bike Safety Presentations, K-5
- 18th - Good Friday, No School
- 21st - Easter Monday, No School
- 22nd - PD Day, No School
- 24th - School Council Meeting
- 24th - Kindergarten Information Night
- 25th - Grandparent's Day
