GRAMMAR NEWS

Grammar School News

September 18, 2025

Announcements

State Fair Tickets

Student State Fair tickets will be coming home next week (September 22nd) in your child’s Monday folder.

Grammar Nights at Covenant

We’re excited to welcome our youngest athletes to the big stage this fall! Join us at these special Grammar Nights, where our Grammar students will be recognized and celebrated during varsity games:

• 🏐 Volleyball – Tuesday, 9.23 vs. Colleyville Covenant
  All Grammar volleyball players

• 🏈 Football – Friday, 10.3 vs. Colleyville Covenant
  Explorer–2nd Grade football players

• 🏈 Football – Friday, 10.10 vs. Tyler All Saints
  3rd–4th Grade football players

• 🏈 Football – Friday, 10.17 vs. El Paso Cathedral (Homecoming!)
  5th–6th Grade football players

For information, follow THIS LINK.

Student make up Pictures

Make up student pictures will be on Tuesday, September 30.

4th Grade LHD

We are getting ready for a wonderful time-travel adventure back to Colonial Times on Wednesday, October 1!  We will hear from historical leaders, try our hand at colonial crafts, taste delicious foods, play games from Colonial Times and much more!  

Here are the details:

• Date & Time: 8:30 am - 12:15 pm on Wednesday, October 1. 
• Location:  Heritage Farmstead Museum (1900 West 15th Street in Plano)
• Lunch:  Lunch will be served for the children at Heritage Farmstead.  Lunch for the children will include chicken tenders, mac n cheese, roll, and water. If you have allergen concerns, here is the INFORMATION. If you are a volunteer, we are asking you to stay through lunch to help with clean-up. 
  • Adult meals are $11 and include roasted chicken, twice baked potatoes, green beans, and a roll, and will be billed through FACTS. Join the children and teachers for a delicious lunch-Colonial style!  Students and teachers do not need to place a lunch order.  All parents/volunteers will need to order lunch no later than Friday, September 24! Volunteers can order their own lunch through the link HERE.  
• Costumes: All attendees will need to be in costume. The costume closet will be Tuesday September 16 and Wednesday September 17, from 7:30-8:00 am outside the PTF closet (on the deck between the entrance gate and the commons).
• Arrival: Students will need to arrive at school by 8am for a prompt 8:15 am bus departure.
• Dismissal and Extended Day:  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 for $30 and billed through FACTS. Click THIS LINK to sign up.
• Volunteers:  Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to help with acting, activities, and food. You will be receiving details on your role by Monday, September 15th. 
• Parking: Cars can park in the Heritage Farmstead Museum parking lot or along Pitman Drive.  There is more parking behind BT Furnishings. Please do not park at Chase Bank or in front of houses or in fire lanes.
• Check-In: All parents please sign in at the front gate when you arrive.

We are looking forward to a great time learning about and experiencing Colonial Times together!

For questions, please reach out to Carrie Arnold, Molly Austin, and Elizabeth Chapman

Summer Reading Bingo Results

WOW! We had an amazing response to our summer reading program and we are thrilled to announce that a total of 251 students participated. Thank you to all of the families who spent their summer reading!  Rewards other than breakfast will be sent home on Monday, September 15.  The casual dress day for students who earned 3 Bingos or a Blackout is on the same day as their Blackout breakfast. Please see the complete list of BINGO winners HERE. (Covenant casual dress day guidelines apply.)

• 1st and 2nd grade blackout breakfast/casual dress day – Friday, September 19 at 7:30am on the playground
• 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade blackout breakfast/casual dress day – Friday, September 26 at 7:30am on the playground

Parent Information

​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.

Calendar Update

There is a change to the Covenant schedule on Wednesday, October 8 (the day before Fall Break). It will be a half day for ALL students. Grammar’s release time will be 11:50. There will be NO LUNCH at school that day.

Conference Sign Ups

Conference sign-ups are here. Be sure to sign up for BOTH Fall and Spring (make sure you see the pumpkins and tulips!). The conference dates are Friday, October 3rd, and Friday, March 20th.  If either of these dates are a conflict in your schedule, 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:

Homework Club Survey

Parents, we are collecting data from our families to see what impact a Homework Club/Study Hall during Grammar/Logic carpool would have on those students in grades 3-5 with a Logic/Rhetoric sibling would have. If your family falls in this category, please take THIS SURVEY (it is brief). Only fill out ONE SURVEY PER FAMILY.

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.  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

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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