GRAMMAR NEWS

Grammar School News

October 22, 2026

What's happening in Grammar Chapel

Every Monday and Thursday, the Grammar School begins their day in the Carson Leslie Center singing hymns and learning something from God’s Word. The way that I always describe chapel to someone new to our school is that it is a rhythm for our E-5 community. It is not flashy or particularly entertaining, although we love to laugh and certainly enjoy our time together. 

This fall, our time of study has us looking at two books of the Bible that outline God’s care for His chosen people, while they lived as captives in foreign lands. The stories of Daniel and Esther show us God’s mighty hand and faithful provision when all hope was lost. With our study of Daniel concluding at fall break, we are jumping into the book of Esther this Thursday and will stay there until the beginning of Advent.

If you have the opportunity to stay for a bit after a recitation, please do. Listening to our students joyfully sing in worship, lifting their praise above the rafters of the Carson Leslie Center is moving, beautiful, and sacred. This sweet rhythm anchors each week and lifts our gaze heavenward to our loving Savior, Jesus Christ.

Laura Mountjoy
Grammar School Head

Scribing Sign Ups

Please be sure to read Erin Howell's Mission Moment about scribing on this weeks Covenant Copy main page this week. We ask that parents with a student/s in Explorers through second grade sign up for at least one time to scribe per semester. Grammar School exams for the 1st semester are December 11, 14-16, and for the 2nd semester, May 12, 14, 17-18. Each day is divided into 2 blocks of approximately 1 ½ hours, either 8:00-9:30am 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.
**NOTE: 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 or swap times with you.  
SCRIBING LINKS (Please read the top of the Sign Up Genius Pages for further instructions)
Fall 2025
Spring 2027

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 Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7 from 7:30am-8am. The closet will be on the deck between The Armory and The Commons. 

Chess Club

Chess club is now full for the Fall. If you were unable to sign up this time, we will have it again in the Spring. Thanks for your interest in the chess club!

Chicken Eggs

Every Thursday, 4th grade will sell fresh eggs from our C. Mason Coop under the pavilion, beginning at 7:30 am until they are sold out. They will be $10 for a dozen and $5 for half a dozen.

This is who…

When you have a question or concern, 9 times out of 10 you need to reach out to your child’s teacher. They are the most knowledgeable about your child. They are all consummate professionals who want you to bring your issues to them first, even when it could seem to be something sensitive that could create conflict. Teachers are accustomed to having conversations of this nature, even when it feels awkward and uncomfortable for the parent. As I’m sure you can imagine, they prefer having the opportunity to speak directly into something, even if it is hard, before it is taken to their supervisor. That said, there are times when a question is for the administration or when an issue has been elevated to that level.

This week we are going to highlight the members of our GS Administrative team and how they function in their role, as well as which one you should reach out to when you have a question or concern. 

This is the person who knows all of the details and keeps our engine running smoothly. Allison is the one on our team who gets the most steps in each day. You could find her getting lunch for a student at the Commons, out at the chicken coop tending to the girls, and/or working the last shift of carpool. Allison orders our supplies, helps the students clean and sell eggs each week, and is the point person for all Grammar events from field trips to Grandparent’s Day. She secures substitutes when a teacher is out. When a substitute cannot be secured, Allison becomes the substitute. She is who you call to schedule a meeting with anyone in the Grammar Administration and the first person, after your child’s teacher, you need to call if you have a nuts-and-bolts type of question. If she doesn’t know the answer, there is no chance the rest of us will. Allison knows all or can figure out all. 

To contact Allison Wedeberg, you can email her at [email protected] or call her at 214-358-5818 ext 4502

To read about the rest of the Grammar Admin team, click HERE.

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.

Announcements

Open Library! 

The Grammar school library is open for students and parents to come check in and check out books Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:45 a.m.- 8:10 am. Parents, please accompany Explorers - 2nd graders. 3rd-5th graders may visit by themselves. 
*Reminder: the Grammar library is right next door to the Grammar Administration office on the Grammar West deck.*

CARPOOL

Friendly Reminder - Early morning drop off

Please drop off your students no earlier than 7:30 am. Prior to that, there is no supervision in Covenant Hall. Students will need to wait with a parent/ride until then. 

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 and park by the pond, rearrange. We cannot have students entering on the passenger side during such a high traffic time. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Carpool Changes

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]  or Logic School: [email protected]

Grammar Carpool Pick Up Times 

Parking Lot reminders

In an effort to ensure our students and families are safe, 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.

Early Student Pick Ups

If you need to pick up your child for an appointment, please notify BOTH your child’s teacher and the front desk by cc’ing [email protected] the date and time of pickup. This helps the front office 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.

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 marked "S" (for student) only if you are leaving 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) - Our faculty needs to be able to park and start their day when they arrive.

AFTER SCHOOL 

Extended Day

Covenant's Extended Day Program is for Explorers through 2nd Graders who need to stay on campus on Mondays and Fridays between 12:45-2:45.  This after-school care gives them time to play and enjoy a provided snack. Mondays, 2nd graders will have time to complete their homework. Here is additional Extended Day FAQ linked HERE! Should you have any questions, please email Deedra Pace at [email protected]. HERE is the registration link to sign your child up.

Charlotte Mason Afternoons

Charlotte Mason Afternoons is underway! If you have any questions, please contact Erin Howell at [email protected]. To catch a glimpse of what happens during Charlotte Mason Afternoons, click HERE to watch a short slideshow.

PARENT RESOURCES

Conference Sign Ups

The Spring conference date is Friday, March 19.  If this date is a conflict in your schedule, please email either Erin Howell (for grades E-2) [email protected] or Laura Mountjoy (for grades 3-5) [email protected]. Sign-up links are HERE.

Absentee Request Form

Please fill out an Absentee Request Form 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. It 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].

Click the links below to see the classes for Grades E-5

EXPLORERS
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE

Uniforms for 2026/2027

Parents, for the 2026/2027 school year, please follow the guidelines from our Parent/Student Handbook: Please follow THIS LINK to view uniform guidelines. They are on page 2. Uniforms are available exclusively through Risse Brothers.

Please click HERE for further clarifications on dress code.

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- Classical27

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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