Grammar School News

August 28, 2025

 

Reminder

Conference Sign Ups Going Live Next Week

Parents, here is a reminder that BOTH conference sign-ups will come out in next Thursday's Covenant Copy on the Grammar tab. The conference dates are Friday, October 3rd, and Friday, March 20th. There will be two different sign-ups per teacher (one for the Fall and one for the Spring). If either of these dates are a conflict for your schedule, please email the Assistant Head for your child’s grade ASAP, Erin Howell (E-2) [email protected] or Jenn Farlow (3-5) [email protected].

 

Parent Information

ERB Meeting 

You should have received your student’s ERB scores via email this summer. If you would like more information about interpreting those scores, the ERB Meeting will be held in Covenant Commons Upper Room on Friday, August 29th at 8:15 am. Laura Mountjoy and Carrie Dishman will help to explain the ERB scoring process and how to best interpret your student's scores. Please CLICK HERE if you would like to sign up. This meeting is completely optional.

PLEASE NOTE: When filling out this form, please type your student's first and last name (not your own!), and please sign up your child(ren) under the correct division and add LAST years grade level next to their name. You will need to sign up for each student individually.

 

Student/Class Pictures

Grammar student and class pictures will be taken September 9th and 10th. Students in grades E-2 will take theirs on Tuesday, September 9, and grades 3-5 will take theirs on Wednesday, September 10. Please make sure your child(ren) is dressed in chapel dress on their picture day.

 

​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.

 

Library

Open Library!

We are excited to announce that beginning September 16, the Grammar library will be 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 filling up quickly! Registration is first come, first served, so if you would like a spot, please sign up as soon as possible. As we work through our staffing needs, we will be using your sign up timestamp to confirm your registration. The deadline to register is Monday, August 11, by end of day. On Tuesday, August 12, you'll receive an email with class information.

In order to preserve the beauty of Charlotte Mason Afternoons, we are aiming to keep classes small. If needed, we will create a waitlist, but we hope to accommodate all families who are interested. 

This is not an academic opportunity, but offers further time for exploration and observation of the principles important to Charlotte Mason. Please note that we have multiple options for you to consider as you look at your schedule for the upcoming school year. Costs for the options are shown below and will be billed through FACTS.

Please note: all our options that involve a Wednesday are closed as we have reached capacity for this semester. 

Option 1: Monday ONLY - Class is held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $900 per semester.

(Closed) Option 2:   Monday and Wednesday - If you have an incoming Explorer who is attending school Monday-Friday, this could be a great option for you! Both classes will be held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $1,800 per semester.

Option 3: Monday and Friday - This is a good option for E-2 students. Both classes will be held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $1,800 per semester.

(Closed)Option 4: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - All three classes will be held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $2,700 per semester.

(Closed)Option 5: Wednesday ONLY - This is an option for Monday-Friday Explorers! Class is held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $900 per semester.

Option 6: Friday ONLY - Class is held from 12:45-2:45 pm. COST: $900 per semester.

Click HERE to sign up!

We would love to offer this class to as many students as possible. With that said, we ask that you register promptly so we can plan for personnel needs. This is a first come, first served system, so sign up quickly if you would like a spot. For any questions, please 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 Information

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.  Hereis the link.

 

Mission Moment

Don't forget to read our "Mission Moment" this week! The Mission Moment is an opportunity for our Covenant leadership to share from their perspective how we are living out our mission at The Covenant School. We seek to utilize it as an informative and enriching space for parents to be encouraged and reminded of our mission and how it applies to students and families daily. We invite each of you to partake in the rich feast of classical Christian education at Covenant. Click here to read and remember why you have chosen this education for your family. 

 

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

 

Cello Teacher

Parents, if you are interested in finding out more information about your child taking cello lessons, please follow THIS LINK to the Fine Arts page and scroll down to find out more information.

 

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.

 

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:

  1. Full names of all children involved

  2. CC one parent from each family involved

  3. Indicate which carpool, Grammar 12:40, 2:50 or Logic

  4. Example: “Mary Jones will be going home with Lizzie Smith today (Tuesday) at 2:50 carpool”

  5.  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]

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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