GRAMMAR NEWS

Grammar School News

February 26, 2026

GRANDPARENTS DAY SAVE THE DATE 

Please mark your calendar for Grandparents Day on Friday, April 17, and invite your very special Grandparents or Grandfriends to join you.  The campus will be open from 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. for parents and Grandparents to visit campus. Each grade will be performing a special song or two for our guests, and in addition, will be visiting the classrooms. We hope you can attend! Postcards will be coming home in Monday folders on Monday, March 16 (right after spring break).

**Please note, there are no regular classes for the Grammar School on Grandparents Day. Students will remain with their parents unless they are with their class for their performance.

Up and Coming

BOOKMARK CONTEST

Have fun creating a bookmark for our annual bookmark contest! Each Grammar School student who wishes to participate should design a bookmark highlighting a favorite quote from a book! Judges will decide on the most creative entries in each grade (E-5th) and the winning bookmarks will be handed out at the Book Fair. This contest is completely optional.

• Use white paper measuring 2 ½ in x 8 in 
• Write your name and teacher on the back of the bookmark 
• Deadline to participate: Tuesday, March 3
• Please turn in to your classroom teacher

Please email Mrs. Covington with any questions at [email protected] 

Save the Date for the Book Fair:  March 23-25

Speech Competition 

Our annual Speech Competition for 3rd–5th grade students is a joyful celebration of truth, goodness, and beauty expressed through the spoken word. Rooted in the classical Christian tradition, students memorize and recite poetry, Scripture, and great speeches, cultivating eloquence, confidence, and a love for what is noble and true. This event encourages students to grow in courage and character as they practice the art of rhetoric for the glory of God and the good of others.  Get all the details HERE and sign your student up HERE. If you have any questions, please email Jenn Farlow at [email protected].

2nd Grade Living History Day 

Experience a Day in Ancient Greece and Rome

Hello Parents of Second Graders!  We are getting ready for a wonderful time-travel adventure back to ancient Greece and Rome on Thursday, March 5th.  For those of you familiar with Living History Day, you know how fun and educational these days are.  For those of you experiencing a Living History Day for the first time, it is certainly a highlight of the year.  We will hear ancient stories, create our own torches, play Olympic games, taste Greek food, construct a Roman aqueduct and more!  

Here are the details:

• Date and Time: Thursday, March 5th from 8:10am-12:15 (student release is at 12:40). You will send your child to school at the regular time in their Greek/Roman costume. 
• Location: In and around the Carson Leslie Center
• Food: If you have concerns regarding food allergies for your child, please reach out to your teacher and [email protected]. Lunch includes a chicken kabob with rice and tomato.  Additionally, the food tasting will include yogurt and cucumber, hummus and pita, mahalabia and baba ganoush. Snack will be honey roasted sesame sticks. Gluten free pita chips will be available for snack and tasting station.
• Volunteers and parents attending have the option to purchase lunch (Teachers and second graders DO NOT need to order meals). If you would like to order lunch for yourself or your spouse,please use this link. The deadline to order is Monday, February 23rd. 
• Costumes: All participants (children, teachers, volunteers, etc.) will be in Ancient Greek/Roman attire. The costume closet will be open on February 13th before school. Amazon is also a good place to look for costumes. Please note: even if you only plan to attend for a small amount of time, you will need to be in costume. 
• Volunteers: If you signed up to volunteer, you should have received a separate email. If you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected]. 
• Parking: ALL parents will need to park at the church location on this day. Please honor this so that we can keep open spots for parents or guests that need to be on campus for other reasons that day. The Church in Dallas is located at 13093 Meandering Way. 
• Departure: Note that dismissal will be EARLY RELEASE on THURSDAY at 12:40. Parents must pick up through using regular carpool procedures (not from classrooms). If you cannot pick up early, an extended day option is available. Please use the extended day link in the Covenant Copy or email [email protected]. 

We are looking forward to a fun filled day with your second grader as we visit Ancient Greece and Rome!  

2nd Grade LHD Committee, 
Sarah Allen, Jenny Green and Lindsay Weidig

First Grade Living History Day

We are getting ready for a wonderful time-travel adventure back to the land of Egypt on Friday, March 6th. For those of you familiar with Living History Day, you know how fun and educational these days are. For those of you experiencing a Living History Day for the first time, it is certainly a highlight of the year! We will hear from ancient leaders, try our hand at Egyptian crafts, taste delicious foods, build tall pyramids, race chariots and much more!

Here are the details:

• Date/Time: Friday, March 6th from 8:10 am-12:40 pm (normal Friday schedule)
• Location: Carson Leslie Center (CLC) & Football Field
• Lunch: Volunteers and parents can order lunch using THIS LINK in the Covenant Copy. (note: only teachers and first grade students will have their lunch provided). Deadline to order lunch is February 19th. ***** If you have concerns regarding food allergies for your child, please reach out to your teacher and Amelia Owens ([email protected])
  • Tasting Station Includes: Yogurt & Cucumber, Hummus & Pita, Baba Ghanoush (eggplant), Mahalabia (sweet pudding with cinnamon; sugar). (Gluten free pita available upon request)
  • Lunch Includes: Chicken Kabobs, Rice, Tomatoes, Pita (Gluten free pita available upon request)
  • Snack Includes: Raisins
• Costumes: All participants and observers (parents, children, teachers, volunteers, etc.) will need to be in ancient Egyptian attire. 
• Arrival: Plan to send your child to school at the regular time in their Egyptian costume (no need to pack a lunch unless a food allergy requires it).
• Departure: Note that dismissal will be the regular Friday time and carpool procedure; your child will be dismissed with their teachers to their classrooms; parents already on campus may pick up their child from their classroom or go through the carpool line. Extended Day will be available as usual, and if your child will be attending Extended Day on March 6th, you may pack a change of clothes for your child.
• Volunteers: Many thanks to those of you who already signed up to help at registration, and if you would still like to volunteer please email Amy Hogan ([email protected])

We are looking forward to traveling back in time to ancient Egypt!!

Your 1st Grade Living History Day Committee,
Amy Hogan, Christina Joiner, Amelia Owens, Callie Shumate, Julie Wells and Melissa Wiegand

Examples of Ancient Egyptian Makeup (Optional)

I 🖤 Reading Challenge

Our annual reading challenge is under way and will end February 28! Here is a link to the parent letter titled “Let’s Get Reading in February!” that came home in Monday folders on 1/26. Keep logging your child's minutes on their hot pink page. Happy Reading everyone!

Parent Information

Smart Watches 

This is a gentle reminder that students may wear watches to school as long as they are limited to telling time only. Watches with additional features—such as messaging, calling, internet access, GPS, cameras, or games—are not permitted during the school day, even if these features are disabled.  We appreciate your partnership and support in helping us maintain a focused learning environment. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Chess Club

Chess Club sign ups were a huge success and the first session and is up and running.  Please email Jenn Farlow with any questions.

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.

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:

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

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.

Dress Code Clarifications 

Some issues that need clarification:

• Boys' tennis shoes need to be low-top, athletic/court-style tennis shoes. No high-top type basketball shoes. Tennis shoes need to be all black.
• Girls' tennis shoes also need to be low-top, athletic/court-style tennis shoes. No high-top basketball shoes. Tennis shoes need to be all white. Girls are also not permitted to wear fashion tennis shoes, even if they are all white (ie, Golden Goose, Vega styles).
• On casual dress day, students can wear any low-top or high-top tennis shoe of their choosing.
• Boys' socks should be all-white without a logo.
• Girls' socks should be all-white without a logo, except for socks with a Covenant plaid ruffle sold through our uniform vendor.
• Hairbows and headbands should match the uniform in colors: red, white, black, grey, or Covenant plaid.
• Boys' hair needs to be no longer than the eyebrows, mid-ear, or shirt collar.
• Covenant sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleeces can be worn in the classroom. At recess on cold days, all of the above should be worn with a coat when extra warmth is necessary. It is also fine to wear a sweatshirt or piece of outerwear purchased from the Armory for extra warmth during outside play.
• Sweatshirts with outside logos (Lululemon, Nike, etc…) are not allowed. This includes sweatshirts designated for Covenant Logic and Rhetoric school divisions and sports teams. 
• Please make sure to label your child’s sweatshirt or fleece. We find so many that are nameless and unable to be returned to their owner.

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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