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Grammar School News
October 30, 2025
Up Coming
Scribing Sign Ups
We ask that parents with a student/s in Explorers through second grade sign up for at least one time to scribe. Grammar School exams for the 1st semester are from December 12th-17th, and on May 13th, 15th, 17th-18th for the 2nd semester. Each day is divided into 2 blocks of approximately 1 ½ hours, either 8:00-9:30 am or 9:30-11:00/11:15 am. You are welcome to sign up more than once if you would like to do so. If you have older students, we would love for you to sign up as well. Without scribes, this beloved tradition would not be possible. Thank you for your time and your support.
On the day of your scribing, if you are able to snag a Visitors spot on the WEST DRIVE, please park there. If not, please proceed to park at The Church in Dallas on Meandering Way.
**NOTE: Over the last few years, we have had some pretty significant issues with scribers canceling at the last minute. We know things happen, but when several volunteers cancel on a given scribing day, it really throws the whole thing off. With that said, you may try to plan ahead and coordinate with other volunteers so that if you find yourself in a bind, you can call someone to swap times or cover for you. Please do your best to commit to your time slot. Should a last minute emergency arise, please find a substitute to step in for you.
SCRIBING LINKS(Please read the top of the Sign up Genius Pages for further instructions)
5th Grade Living History Day
We are getting ready for a wonderful time travel adventure back to pioneer days, celebrating Texas history, the Mexican-American War, and the Expansion. Our time will include a tour of historical structures, games, hearing from historical leaders, and a tasty lunch!
DATE, TIME, LOCATION:
Friday, November 21, 2025
8:30am - 12:15pm
Farmers Branch Historical Park
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
LUNCH: Lunch for students will be Chicken Fajita Tacos and chips and queso from Taco Cabana. You can view the allergen guide here. If your child has food allergies and cannot eat this lunch, please pack an alternate lunch for them.
If you are a volunteer or parent attending, we are asking you to stay through lunch to help with (quick!) cleanup. All parents who would like their own lunch can order through the link HERE. You will be billed through FACTS. The lunch order is $12 and includes two chicken tacos, chips and queso, salsa, pico de gallo, an orange, and water. Please submit your lunch requests by Wednesday, November 12th.
COSTUMES: All attendees (parents and students) need to be in pioneer costume. The costume closet will be open November 6th and 7th from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM by the Spanish Deck.
ARRIVAL: Students need to arrive at school by 8 AM sharp for a prompt 8:15 AM bus departure.
DISMISSAL: Children will be dismissed after lunch to the bus to travel back with their teachers to classrooms (early release procedures will be in place). Please note that no student will be dismissed from the venue; they must all return to school on the bus. Parents will stay behind for a quick tear down and clean up and then be back to campus in time for the 12:45 PM carpool. Extended day will be offered. See below for more details.
VOLUNTEERS: Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to help with acting, activities, and food. Volunteers should have already received their instructions.
PARENT ATTENDEES: Parents are welcome to attend for part or all. Please CARPOOL as parking is limited to their parking lot. DO NOT park on the streets surrounding the park, your car will be towed.
EXTENDED DAY: Extended Day will be offered for $34 (if booked ahead of time)/$40 (if booked day of), billed through FACTS. Click HERE to register your child. All rules will apply to LHD Extended Day as it does for the Explorers-Second Graders Extended Day Program, so please read the FAQ. Also note that you will be charged the full amount if you do not email [email protected] to cancel. You will also be charged if no one else registers for 5th grade extended day to take your spot (even if you email to cancel). Therefore, only register if you know your child will stay.
Costume Closet
5th Grade Living History Day is around the corner! The costume closet will be open for parents and students to come and borrow costumes on November 6th and 7th from 7:30am-8am. The closet will be on the deck between The Armory and The Commons.
5th Grade LHD information will be in next week's Covenant Copy.
Upcoming Community Events for Grammar:
Sunday, November 2 - 4th/5th Grade Mother/Son Kickball
Sunday, November 9 - Mother/Son Hoedown, E-3rd
Sunday, December 14 - 2nd Grade Girls Christmas Party
December TBD - 4th Grade Girls Mother/Daughter Ornament Exchange
Feb. 21, 2026 - Daddy Daughter Dance (E-5th)
Please click HERE to sign up for any of the above RSVP events.
Parent Information
Speech evaluations for grades E-5
This fall we are offering speech evaluations for students in grades E-5. For Explorer-5th graders, this evaluation will assess articulation (how sounds are produced) and receptive and expressive language. If you have any concerns about your child's articulation and/or language development, we highly recommend having your child participate in the speech evaluation. Correcting speech patterns is exponentially easier for a young child than an older child with well-established speech habits.
Before referring your student or child please refer to the list on this form describing the difference between a SPEECH DELAY and LANGUAGE DELAY.
Please click HERE to read a letter from our speech pathologists and register for a speech evaluation.
Early Student Pick Ups
If you need to pick up your child for an appointment, please notify BOTH your child’s teacher and Debbie Paul at [email protected] of the date and time of pickup. This will help Debbie prepare to call the teacher when you arrive, so your child can be in the office more quickly. Parents must come to the Administration Front Office to sign their child out (remember you can use the fire lane to park since you are leaving quickly). If returning to school, the student will need to sign back in.
Conference Sign Ups
The next conference date will be Friday, March 20th. If there is a conflict in your schedule for this date, please email the Assistant Head in for your child’s grade, Erin Howell (E-2) [email protected] or Jenn Farlow (3-5) [email protected]. Sign up links are below:
Explorers | |
|---|---|
Crow (M-F) | |
Newsome (M-F) | |
Holmes (T-Th) | |
Jones (T-Th) | |
Simmons (T-Th) | |
Morning Covenant Parking and Drop Off
Parents, we need your help! As you are aware, parking on campus is an adventure at times!
Drop Off and Daytime visits:
- If you choose to walk your child to class in the morning, you may park in spots on the back row in marked “S” (for student) ONLY and be off campus by 8:10 am.
- If you are on campus during the day staying longer than 8:10 am, park in “Visitor” on the West drive or at The Church in Dallas. Do not park in spots labeled “F" (faculty and staff) - faculty needs to be able to park and start their day when they arrive.
Parking Lot reminders
In an effort to ensure our students and families are safe, especially during the most busy times of morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, we ask that you be extra vigilant about closely monitoring your children and only crossing the street at the designated crosswalks. There are a large number of people coming and going on our small campus each day. In order to stay safe, it is important for everyone to do their part in ensuring that safety protocols are maintained.
Library
Early Morning check outs
The Grammar library is open for students and parents to come check in and check out books Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:45am-8:15am. Parents, please accompany Explorers-2nd graders. 3rd-5th graders may visit by themselves. Yay for books!
*Reminder - the Grammar library is right next door to the Grammar Administration office on the Grammar West deck.*
Afterschool Care Information
Charlotte Mason Afternoons - Fall Semester
Charlotte Mason Afternoons is underway! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Erin Howell at [email protected]. To catch a glimpse of what happens in Charlotte Mason Afternoons, click HERE to watch a short slideshow!
Extended Day
Welcome to Covenant's Extended Day Program for Explorers through 2nd Graders! We are so excited to see our previous students again and to meet our new families. Extended Day allows Explorers, 1st and 2nd Graders the opportunity to stay the entire school day on Mondays and Fridays. A snack will be provided for all students. Mondays provide a time for 2nd graders to complete their homework. Please see the *NEW* options for Extended Day sign ups. HERE is the registration link! Should you have any questions, please email Deedra Pace at [email protected]. We look forward to another great year of Extended Day with your children!
Sign Up Options:
Option 1: Register for the entire semester at $30/day/child. There are no refunds for this option (ex. – child is sick, has a playdate, etc). Your child will always have a spot reserved for them every Monday & Friday. Register on the SignUp Genius under the “Entire Fall/Spring Semester” option.
- Fall Semester: 28 days = $840 (register beginning August 7th)
You will be charged through FACTS for the full $840 in August - Spring Semester: 30 days = $900 (register beginning December 18th)
You will be charged through FACTS for the full $900 in January
Option 2: "A la carte" choose what days you need at $34/day/child. Register on the SignUp Genius under the specific day(s) you need. Registration for the following month will begin the last Thursday of the previous month. Example: to register any day(s) for October, you can begin registering the last Thursday of September. You can register any day throughout the rest of August or in September as needed. Registration for this option will go until midnight the day before each day of Extended Day. Ex – to register and only be charged $34 (instead of the $40) for Friday, Sept 12th, you will need to register by Sept 11th at midnight. You can cancel any day(s) and not be charged (on this option) if you email [email protected] by midnight of the day before. If your child wakes up sick the day of Extended Day, or goes home sick from school, you will not be charged. Please try to email as soon as you know they will not be at Extended Day. Registration begins August 7th
Option 3: Register day of at $40/day/child. This option is for anyone needing a last minute registration for their child. Any registration on the SignUp Genius after midnight the day of Extended Day, will be charged $40. This will also be for anyone who’s child stays with Extended Day and were not registered on the SignUp Genius. Register beginning August 7th in SignUp Genius under day(s) you need.
Updated Extended Day FAQ linked HERE!
Parent Resources
Dr. Cristina Sevadjian Blog
We invite you to read the latest blog entry by Dr. Cristina Sevadjian, who partners with Covenant through Sparrow House Counseling. We are excited that she has a blog that she is sharing with us to help encourage parents as we navigate the needs of our children. Here is the link.
When More Information is Needed
“When More Information is Needed.” - a recording from Dr. Cristina Sevadjian, Erin Howell, and Laura Mountjoy. Exploring the topics of academic testing, dyslexia, and the importance of early intervention.
WMIIN Podcast Link (2 Parts) - Parent Portal password- Classical25
Uniform Information
Uniforms for 2025/2026
Parents, as we begin the 2025/2026 school year, please follow the guidelines below from our Parent/Student Handbook:
Uniforms are available exclusively through Risse Brothers. They must be clean and not ripped, frayed, or excessively stained.
- Black, red, and white plaid skirt with sewn-down pleats, no shorter than 4 inches above the crease in the back of the knee and no longer than the top of the kneecap.
- Black, red, and white plaid jumper for girls in E-2.
- Black shorts with built-in liner worn under skirt for PE (grades 3-5)
- Black shorts with built-in liner or modesty shorts worn under jumper (E-2) (Black shorts with white trim are also acceptable)
- White middy blouse with black tie (3-4) or Peter Pan collar and jumper (E-2)
- White oxford button-down blouse (5th only). Tucked in and properly buttoned at all times. (white shirts should not be excessively dingy or gray)
**We are aware of the current shortage of girls' jumpers and Peter Pan blouses. We are bearing this in mind when the school year begins.
Parents, please follow THIS LINK to view uniform guidelines. They are on page 2.
Class Lists
EXPLORERS
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
Friendly Reminder - Early morning drop off
Please drop off your students no earlier than 7:30am. Prior to that, there is no supervision in Covenant Hall, and it poses a safety risk to have children waiting outside without an adult present. Thank you for your cooperation!
It’s You I Like
Click HERE to view a blog by Laura Mountjoy, lovingly titled, “It’s You I Like”. This will be a landing spot for inspiring and winsome words, now in a way that will allow you to refer back to previous posts.
Absentee Request Form
The Absentee Request Form is a form that must be filled out for any planned absence. If you know that your student will be absent from school for a special event, family trip, etc., we ask that you complete the form for each student at least 2 weeks in advance. This allows our teachers to better prepare to help your student catch up on makeup work. The form can be found in the Parent Portal under “Resource Documents” and is also linked HERE for your convenience. If you print the form and want to deliver a hard copy, please return the signed and filled out form to your student’s homeroom teacher. If you wish to scan it electronically, signed forms can be emailed directly to Allison Wedeberg at [email protected].
Carpool Safety
Although carpool is running smoothly and efficiently, we want to make you aware of some rules to ensure the utmost safety for our students.
- If you must pick up your student early, you must retreive them from the office by 2:30 pm at the absolute latest. Please don't loiter under the pavilion to pick up your stduent.
- Absolutely NO talking or texting on your cell phone while in the carpool line.
- Do not drive too close to the curb as you pull up to your cone.
- Students MUST enter the vehicle on the driver’s side. If you need to fix seating arrangements, you will need to exit the west gate before doing so. Simply drive through the west gate, park by the pond, rearrange, and you’ll be on your way! We cannot have students entering on the passenger side during such a high traffic time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Carpool Changes (NEW)
If your child is going home with another family: Email must include the following information:
Full names of all children involved
CC one parent from each family involved
Indicate which carpool, Grammar 12:40, 2:50 or Logic
Example: “Mary Jones will be going home with Lizzie Smith today (Tuesday) at 2:50 carpool”
Grammar School: [email protected] and [email protected] or Logic School: [email protected]
Grammar School Carpool Pick Up Times
Monday
12:40 pm - E-2
2:45 pm - 3-5
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:40 pm - E
2:45 pm - E-5
Friday
12:40 pm - E-2
2:45 pm - 3-5
FAQs
Click HERE to view our Frequently Asked Questions. We will continue to add to this as the year goes on!
Rain Gear
If you haven’t already learned, you’ll find that we take our rain gear VERY seriously here at Covenant. On rainy days, we recommend durable, hooded rain jackets for your students. Especially for our little ones, it can be much easier to manage than a clunky umbrella. If you choose to send your student to school with rain boots, please be sure to pack sneakers so they are prepared for PE.
PE Attire For boys and Girls
Both boys and girls in grades E-2 will keep their entire standard uniform on during PE. For Grades 3-5, please send your girls to school with modest, loose fitting black shorts underneath their skirts. If students wear spandex shorts, they will be required to keep their skirts on during PE. Thank you for your cooperation!
If You Need to Reach Grammar School
Contact Allison Wedeberg, Grammar School Coordinator, at: [email protected]
Join the Covenant Parent Facebook page, Covenant Chatter.
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