The cold days and nights of winter only fuel creative ways for students to have fun, stay warm, and show that Warrior spirit.

Student Government hosted a Bonfire for 7th-12th grades in January at the Rose’s home. Audacia 34pts, Fides 30pts, Sapientia 26pts

To bring that House Spirit to the new building, the Houses had an Advisor door decorating contest. See below. The Houses did a great job! Sapientia – 1st place 30pts, Audacia 2nd place 20pts, and Fides 3rd place 10pts.

There was also a contest for re-doing (updating) their Open House tri-fold boards. To see those boards, visit our Commons area, as they are out on display. Audacia – 1st place 30pts, Fides 2nd place 20pts, Sapientia – 3rd place 10pts.

The 1st of February kicked off with a yummy Pancake Breakfast hosted by Student Government!

Now back under one roof, Student Government was finally able to celebrate Fall sports (Soccer, Cross Country and Volleyball) and Winter sports (Basketball and Swimming) with a CCS Pep Rally. Class scream competitions. Practicing “the wave” with the grammar school. Six legged races with grammar school students and seniors. And high fives with the athletes as they ran through the student “tunnel.” CCS Warriors still have LOTS of spirit!!

And House Audacia hosted the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Winter Dance. Points for those in attendance – Audacia 56pts, Fides 42pts, Sapientia 46pts

Core Values on display through 2/12/19:

Lastly, our upper school students are continuing to demonstrate each day many of the CCS Core Values that we love to celebrate. The teachers and staff love to catch them in action loving others well.

House Audacia – total of 56 sightings of Service, Helpfulness, Kindness, Chivalry, Excellence, Bravery, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, Humility, and Joy

House Fides – total of 60 sightings of Service, Helpfulness, Kindness, Chivalry, Excellence, Bravery, Honesty, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, Humility and Joy

House Sapientia – total of 54 sightings of Service, Helpfulness, Kindness, Excellence, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, and Joy

3rd Quarter Current Point Standings through 2/12/19: Audacia – 984 points, Fides 1039 points, and Sapientia 880 points

Second semester kicked off with the grand opening of our new building and two amazing Homecoming Varsity basketball wins!

The schedule for 2nd semester now allows time for us to resume our Monday morning assembly as well as start our clubs and community groups.

For the 7th-12th grades, there is the Board Game Club, the Wargaming/RPG Club, and the newly established Spanish Club.

S.A.B.M (the Society for the Art of Biblical Masculinity) Club returned this year and motivated the girls to start the GLOW (God Lighting Our Way) Bible study club.

Two other new clubs this year are the Photography Club and the Knitting Club.

Our Community Groups are divided by Houses, as well as divided by age. Mr. Leland, Mr. Morton, and Mr. Caldwell have the 9th-12th grade boys by House.

And Mr. Gasparrini and Pastor Singleton lead a combined House group of 7th and 8th grade boys.

The 10th-12th grade girls are led by Mrs. Sneed, Mrs. Quillen, and Mrs. Kuhn.

And the 7th-9th grade girls are led by Mrs. Thigpen, Miss Leland, and Dr. Williamsen.

Lastly, our upper school students are continuing to demonstrate each day many of the CCS Core Values that we love to celebrate. The teachers and staff love to catch them in action loving others well.

House Audacia – total of 44 sightings of Service, Kindness, Chivalry, Excellence, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, and Joy

House Fides – total of 48 sightings of Service, Kindness, Chivalry, Excellence, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, and Joy

House Sapientia – total of 29 sightings of Service, Kindness, Chivalry, Excellence, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Diligence, Initiative, and Joy

Current Point Standings as of 2/1/19

Make sure to check out the CCS website at http://covenantclassical.org

Merry CHRISTmas!!  Before 2019 comes, there is still much to celebrate for all the fun we experienced during 2nd quarter.  

CCS kicked off the Christmas season by running in the Santa Scramble.

For the 2nd year in a row, the School won $1,000 for having the most participants from a registered school!  Way to go Warriors!

(Audacia 27pts, Fides 36pts, Sapientia 15pts)

The Houses met to strategize on how to finish the 2nd strong.

And Student Government continued to model their organization and leadership skills by using their planners!

40 CCS students, parents, and staff had the privilege to serve with Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child! (Audacia 20pts, Fides 30pts, Sapientia 30pts)

House Audacia hosted a Christmas Ball!

December also brought the annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest!  This year we had 4 winners…

Best All Around – Evie C (10pts House Audacia)

Most Authentic circa 80’s or 90’s – Luke R (10pts House Sapientia)

Most Wince-Worthy – Andrew F. (10pts House Sapientia)

Most Giggle Worthy – Ryan Z.(10pts House Sapientia)

(Points for House members participating – Audacia 24pts, Fides 20pts, Sapientia 34pts)

The CCS upper school moms along with teachers and staff enjoyed fun and fellowship at the 2nd annual CCS Christmas Ornament Exchange Party!
(And mamas get points for their student’s House too for attending – Audacia 10pts, Fides 20pts, Sapientia 16pts)

Spreading the sweetness of the season, the Juniors sold, assembled, and distributed Candy Grams as a prom fundraiser.

Our time at Parkwood has come to an end.  We are so thankful for their generous and hospitable hearts to host our Upper School for the entire first semester.

The teachers are excited to trade their carts in for desks in their new rooms!!!

Soon the 7th-12th grade students will be filling the beautiful new halls of our new building!!

Update on Core Values as of 12/15/18:

Thank you House Audacia for:
Demonstrating acts of SERVICE 5 times.
Exhibiting acts of KINDNESS 1 time.
Taking INITIATIVE 1 time.
Displaying HONESTY 1 time.
Showing DILIGENCE 3 times
Expressing THOUGHTFULNESS 3 times.
Showing COMMITMENT 4 times

Thank you House Fides for:
Demonstrating acts of SERVICE 9 times.
Showing acts of KINDNESS 3 times.
Pursuing EXCELLENCE 1 time.
Taking INITIATIVE 1 time.
Showing DILIGENCE 7 times.
Displaying CHIVALRY 1 time.
Showing COMMITMENT 4 times.

Thank you House Sapientia for:
Demonstrating acts of SERVICE 10 times.
Showing acts of KINDNESS 3 times.
Taking INITIATIVE 12 times.
Showing DILIGENCE 8 times.
Having COURAGE 1 time.
Showing COMMITMENT 7 times.

Current point standings as of 12/15/18

      1,820pts         1,587pts          1,416pts

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the CCS faculty and staff!

The 5th Annual Fall House Games Competition wrapped up just in time for the Thanksgiving Break. As in previous years, the competition was fierce but filled with silly games, laughter, and good sportsmanship.

For each game, the House leaders had some games that they had to strategically determine which members should participate based on the skills needed or the willingness of the members to do some of the crazier activities. Each game had the 1st place winner receive 1 point, 2nd place winner receive 2pts, and 3rd place winner receive 3pts. The “Ultimate Winner of the Fall House Games” was the House with the lowest number of points.

From the start, House Fides came out strong winning 1st place in the first several games.  But the other Houses soon learned that gross eating challenges are the Achilles’ heal for Fides.  After the baby food Thanksgiving meal, the Houses were neck and neck on the point totals.  At the end of the day, House Fides narrowly pulled out the win!

Congratulations Fides! Well Done!

Final Scores:
Fides – 18 points
Sapientia –  21 points
Audacia – 27 points

Below are some of the pictures from the fun afternoon!

House Chant Challenge – 1st Fides, 2nd Sapientia, 3rd Audacia

This year the lack of House meetings, due to being at Parkwood Church, made practicing the House chants somewhat challenging.  Being the defending Chant Champion, House Sapientia had the honor of determining which House went first in the Chant Competition.  Audacia  improved their chant by incorporating some choreography this year.  Fides also changed up their performance from last year.  And those flying birds returned for Sapientia.  The judges – Mrs. Prince and Mrs. Dearing – had a tough decision, but it was the clear articulation of the chant and the coordinated movements of House Fides that sealed the deal and gave Fides the win.

Balloon Stomp – This game continues to be a favorite with the Houses. 1st Fides, 2nd Audacia, 3rd Sapientia

Army Man Pick Up – This game was for the House Captains only.  They had to use their toes to pick up as many plastic army men while moving crab-style.  1st Fides, 2nd Sapientia, 3rd Audacia

“Hoop” Well Do You Know Your House? – House members passed a Hula Hoop around the circle and then one member at a time had to race to fill out a chart that showed they know the House mascot, colors, motto, and 8 core values.  1st Fides, 2nd Audacia, 3rd Sapientia

5 Kernels of Corn Blanket Relay –

Oh Baby…It’s Thanksgiving Dinner – This game called for some brave eaters.   They had to lick their plate clean of baby food turkey and veggies, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, and prunes.
Heat 1 – Juniors – 1st Sapientia, 2nd Fides, 3rd Audacia
Heat 2 – Sophomores – 1st Sapientia, 2nd Fides, 3rd Audacia
Heat 3 – Freshman – 1st Sapientia, 2nd Fides, 3rd Audacia
Heat 4 – 8th graders – 1st Audacia, 2nd Sapientia, 3rd Fides
Heat 5 – 7th graders – 1st Audacia, 2nd Fides, 3rd Sapientia

Prefect Balloon Statues – 1st Sapientia, 2nd Fides, 3rd Audacia

Extreme Rock Paper Scissor – no pictures of this game.  Each House won and so the points all cancelled each other out.  Fides beat Audacia. Audacia beat Sapientia. Sapientia beat Fides.

Oven Mitt Kiss Relay – 1st Fides, 2nd Sapientia, 3rd Audacia

The House members had to race down and unwrap a Hershey’s kiss while wearing oven mitts and then eat the kiss before returning to tag the next member.

All in all, the day was a “howl’in, hoot’in,and growl’in” good time!