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You may bring your child to Before School Care in the gym at 7:15am beginning Thursday, August 19^th. This supervised time ends at 7:40 when students are dismissed to their classrooms. Please walk your child inside using the side entrance and sign them in - no child should be dropped off on the sidewalk!

There is no charge for Before School Care.

New Faculty Positions

2010-07-14T16:16:32Z

NEW FACULTY POSITIONS

The Covenant School community is very pleased to welcome our excellent new teachers-- Megan Johnson, Lisa Short, and Matthew Sullivan. They will enrich our school community with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and talents. In addition, Jamie Savage has accepted the position as Director of Technology, and we appreciate her expertise and all her work this summer to address the students' and faculty's technological needs.

Ms. Jamie Savage is now Director of Technology, and she will instruct all students in computer skills. Instructional Technology was the area of concentration for Ms. Savage's master's degree from Troy State University (Georgia), and she completed special technology certification for the state of Georgia. Ms. Savage will maintain the computer lab, offer technology workshops for the faculty, manage the school web site, and assess the school's technology needs. Ms. Savage will also teach social studies for the fifth and sixth grades.

Mrs. Lisa Short is our new 6^th-grade homeroom teacher, who will teach math and science for both the fifth and sixth grades. Mrs. Short holds a bachelor of science degree in biology and psycho-biology from Centre College, a master of education degree to teach all sciences from Vanderbilt University, and a Tennessee state teaching license. She was a senior laboratory technician at both the University of Kentucky and at Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Short taught fourteen years for the University School of Nashville, where she was math and science teacher for the fifth and sixth grades. She taught an advanced curriculum that combined math with science and that included creative laboratory experiments. Mrs. Short organized the Science Fair, directed the summer camp program, and coordinated student trips to Washington, D.C., Bear Creek (Alabama), and Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky). In addition, Mrs. Short has coached HVAC championship tennis teams and cross country teams for University School and Franklin Road Academy. She is also a fitness instructor for the Green Hills YMCA. Mrs. Short has been a very active member of First Presbyterian Church, teaching Children's Sunday school. Her daughter, Suzanne, is a new student in our fifth-grade class.

Ms. Megan Johnson is our new 5^th-grade homeroom teacher, who will teach reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling for both the fifth and sixth grades. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism with minors in English and Political Science from the University of Mississippi, where she wrote for one of the largest daily college newspapers in the country. Ms. Johnson earned the master of education degree from Vanderbilt University, where she served as a research assistant for special education at the Iris Center. Her academic excellence at both universities was recognized through numerous scholarships and honor society memberships. Ms. Johnson has been active in church missions work, and she has been an award-winning collegiate golfer, who was a top ten qualifier for the US Women's Open.

Mr. Matthew Sullivan will serve our school as Dean of Campus Life and Bible teacher for the student body. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Miami University (Ohio) and a master of divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Massachusetts). Mr. Sullivan has been a missionary and pastor since 1990 with experience in Sunday school instruction and Vacation Bible School for children of all ages. He served as pastoral intern for Christ the King Presbyterian Church (Cambridge, MA), minister of missions and outreach for West End Community Church (Nashville), and founding minister of Hope Fellowship Church (Nashville). In addition to leading Covenant School's chapel ministry and Bible instruction, Mr. Sullivan will coordinate our Student Council, school service projects, the athletic program, student clubs, and the summer camp program.

Back to School Information

2010-07-14T16:06:46Z

Dear Covenant School Families,

Happy summer! I hope you are enjoying lots of fun in the sun with some relaxation, too. Our school summer camps have been terrific, and we have more camps coming up if you would like an opportunity to participate. More information can be found here. I know that all our students have also been busy with summer reading--so many wonderful books to discover and so little time! Please read aloud to one another; this is important for student reading fluency, and the children benefit from hearing their parents model expressive reading as well. This packet includes important information for our new school year--the 10^th Anniversary for The Covenant School! --Dr. Catherine Graham

ORIENTATION DAY: Wednesday, August 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

· Students and their parents should gather in the Fellowship Hall by 8:30 a.m. Students are not required to wear uniforms to orientation, but they may do so if they choose.

· After the orientation program, the students will join their teachers for a parade to the classrooms.

· Parents should pick up your copy of the Handbook and Directory. Then parents should follow their child to the classroom to turn in to the teacher all the child's required school forms and to drop off a bag (labeled with the child's name) containing all the required school supplies, which the students may sort.

· Tennessee law requires that the school must have a birth certificate and a current health immunization form for your child before the first day of school. Please turn those in to the school office on or before orientation day.

· Students will be dismissed from the classroom to leave with their parents by 9:30 a.m. (If a child must leave with another adult, then the child's parent must provide a written and signed note to the teacher before dismissal.)

FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL: Morning Arrival begins at 7:40 a.m. at the School Entrance, and students must be seated in their classrooms by 8:00 a.m. Students who arrive after 8:00 will be issued a Tardy Slip by the receptionist and will remain at the receptionist's desk until the conclusion of chapel at 8:25. On Thursday and Friday, August 19-20, the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Dismissal for all other students will be 3:00 p.m. Students must be picked up by 3:15; students who are not picked up by that time will be signed in for After-Care Service in the gym. Please drop off and pick up your children from the main school entrance only so that we may ensure their safety. Please follow all instructions for Student Arrival and Dismissal in the Handbook and Directory 2010-11.

EARLY-CARE PROGRAM: The Early-Care Program in the gym is a free service for our students who arrive at school between 7:15-7:40 a.m. A parent must park, walk the student inside the designated side entrance, and sign in the student. Please make sure that a staff member is present before leaving your child, and do not drop off your child on the sidewalk without walking him/her inside. The Early-Care Program will begin Thursday, Aug. 19.

AFTER-CARE PROGRAM: The After-Care Program in the gym is offered for a fee for students who remain at school from 3:00-5:30 p.m. and who have registered for the service. Students who have not been picked up at dismissal by 3:15 will be signed in for the After-Care Program. Please learn more about the After-Care Program by referring to the Handbook and Directory 2010-11. The After-Care Program will not be offered on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19-20, but will begin on Monday, Aug. 23.

REQUIRED SCHOOL FORMS: The Registration form, Medical/Insurance form, the Food Allergy Action Plan, the After-Care Service Registration form, and the Grandparents' Information form should be completed and returned to your child's teacher on Orientation Day. In addition, Tennessee law requires that the school must have a birth certificate and a current health immunization form for your child before the first day of school. Please turn those in to the school office on or before orientation day.

SUPPLY LIST: Your child's required supply list can be found here. Please bring your child's supplies in a bag (labeled with your child's name) to the classroom on Orientation Day.

UNIFORMS: I want to call your attention to the uniform information. Some minor changes and shoe options may make your shopping easier. Please comply with the policy when making your purchases. When parents help their children to follow the dress code, they teach their children about personal responsibility, cooperation, and respect both for rules and for our school community. The Covenant Booster Store offers many uniform items. In addition to the Parker store, other stores such as Academy Sports, Land's End, Penney's, Walmart, Dillard's, Belk's, and Macy's stock some of the uniform clothing and shoes. This year the teachers will send home a Uniform Reminder form when a student's attire does not follow the dress code.

5^TH AND 6^TH GRADERS' GYM CLOTHES: Because our upper-school students change into gym clothes for PE two days a week, the 5^th and 6^th graders are encouraged to wear a white Covenant School T-shirt and black gym shorts, which may be purchased from the Booster Store. Girls' shorts must be a modest length. The Booster Store also offers a mesh gym bag for carrying the gym clothes and athletic shoes.

SCHOOL EVENTS: The school calendar includes some important dates and events, and a more detailed calendar will be included in the Handbook and Directory, which you will receive in August. Our Parent Association is making exciting plans and a flyer includes some of their fall events.

SUMMER READING LIST AND REPORTS: For students who are new to the school, here is the summer reading list. In addition, students in grades that are required to write reports should follow all report instructions and complete the reports before the first day of school.

CLASS LISTS: We are currently enrolling new students, and when that process concludes we will notify our families by August 1 about the class lists through email. The final class lists will also appear in the Handbook and Directory, which will be distributed on Orientation Day.

homepage - middle above events

2010-04-02T00:49:37Z

Dear Covenant School Families,
I am so proud of all our wonderful students, who have had terrific first days at school! Our dedicated staff has worked enthusiastically to prepare the school, and our stellar teachers have created beautiful classrooms for our students. We are thankful for so many of our parents who have hosted special events and parties to welcome our new families and to celebrate our faculty, staff, and board of trustees. Our teachers focus on the mission of our school, and they have created exciting class themes to emphasize that God's truth is the foundation of all knowledge and learning. Our All-School Scripture this year are Christ's words from Mark 12:29-31-- ". . . the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. . . . Love your neighbor as yourself." The children and teachers will focus on this scripture and its power in our lives throughout the school year. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us.

WE'RE LOVIN' IT AT COVENANT!
Dr. Catherine Graham

About the Parents' Association

2009-10-11T02:00:00Z

Thank you for supporting the Covenant School Parents' Association

The Covenant School Parents' Association is a vital organization that supports and enhances our school community! Our enthusiastic volunteers provide the school with an organized structure of manpower and fundraising support. All Covenant parents are members of the Parents' Association and can join in on the fun! Annual dues of $15 are optional and are collected during the back to school period with your first tuition statement. Dues help us fund special events like the Back to School Picnic.

Email the Parents Association.

2010-2011 Parents' Association Executive Committee

Remy Morrow- President
Charlotte Smith- President Elect
Beth Gammons-Treasurer

Leslie Bradley-Asst. Treasurer

Kim Sanderson- Secretary
Amy Gower-Member at Large
Ann Moore-Member at Large
Andrea Eby- Past President

A Night of Knights- A legion of spirited volunteers and generous, imaginative donors provide the Covenant family a delightful evening together, while supporting our school.
Back to School Picnic- Volunteers coordinate this fun all school event where families join together to kick off the new school year.
Fall Fundraiser- Held in early October, the Fall Fundraiser offers Entertainment Books, Ugly Mug Coffee and Sally Foster and fun prizes!
Book Fair- Held in early November, the Book Fair provides our school library and classrooms new reading materials in this annual event.
Booster Store- Our parent-run Booster Store features school spirit clothes as well as uniform-approved shirts, jackets and sweatshirts, during special events on campus. Booster Store Catalog.pdf
Shop & Earn- Quick Cash for Covenant! Volunteers coordinate the collection of General Mills Box Tops for Education and encourage shopping at grocery stores that donate dividends to the school.
Field Day- The name says it all: FUN! Volunteers help organize games and races for students while everyone enjoys a wonderful day!
Hospitality - Parents assist in providing food and beverage and serving as hostesses for several school events like Admissions Open House and Grandparents Day.
Library and Art Helpers- Spend an hour in the library or art-room assisting our enrichment teachers with special projects.
Lunchroom Helpers- Volunteers lend a hand with opening milk-cartons and collecting trays during lunch period.
Moms in Prayer- Moms gather monthly on campus to encourage each other and support our school community in prayer.
New Parent Dinner- Current parents help welcome new Covenant parents to the school at this fun evening held in August.
Room Mothers and Coordinator- Assisting teachers with parties and field trips, each classroom has one Room Mother. The Room Mother Coordinator provides direction overall.
School Productions- Be a part of the finest production in town! Help with costuming and sets for our special musical programs: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Grandparents Day!
Sunshine- Providing encouragement to those in our school community during difficult and joyful times with a loving response to needs.
Teacher Appreciation- Providing a special lunch four times a year to our teachers and staff shows our appreciation for their dedication. Volunteers also help celebrate our enrichment teacher birthdays and other special occasions.
Uniform Sale- A great way to recycle outgrown uniform clothing! Volunteers organize the sale to help families defray uniform costs.
Parents- Association- Bylaws.pdf
PAVolunteerForm.pdf

Night of Knights

2009-10-08T16:34:12Z

Night of Knights

March 4th, 2011

Auction Chairman: Leigh Ann Portale

The Auction Committee is seeking unique and exciting items for our silent and live auction! We know among our parents and faculty, there are many hidden treasures and talents.

Some examples of the many items of interest are:

Musical talent
Art or photography
Cooking or baking
Teaching of lessons
Professional services
Vacation Homes
Tickets to sporting events
Celebrity memorabilia
Air Travel vouchers
Gift Certificates from your place of business

Contact Leigh Ann Portale, Auction Chairman, for more information.

Business Sponsorship Opportunities

Do you have a business that may benefit from connecting with Covenant School familes while supporting the school and A Night of Knights Auction in the process? The Auction Committee is offering a sponsorship program with a number of benefits to spotlight your business. We desire to connect Covenant School families, through this program, by allowing you to get the word out about your business.

Book Fair

2009-10-07T02:52:37Z

The annual Covenant School Book Fair provides new books for the school library and is one of the students' favorite events of the year. Book Character Day is the highlight, with every student dressed as their favorite children's literature character. Muffins for Mom and Donuts for Dad gives everyone a special chance to participate!

The school acquires books several different ways:

Books can be purchased by shoppers and donated directly to the school library
Books can be donated to a particular classroom or donate any amount of money for a teacher to buy classroom books, from the teacher's wish list
All purchases at the book fair earn the school credits towards the purchase of additional books for the school library

Bookplate dedications may be placed in books purchased for the school, making lasting memories for Covenant School families. Books may be donated in honor of family, friends, teachers, grandparents or any other special person!

Thank you to Logos Bookstore for their Book Fair support!

Booster Store

2009-10-06T03:02:59Z

THIS PAGE REDIRECTS TO THE BOOSTER STORE PAGE.

Cookbook

2009-09-30T18:51:35Z

The 2010-11 school year is The Covenant School's tenth anniversary!

To commemorate this milestone, the Parents' Association is publishing the school's first cookbook, "Covenant Cuisine." Thank you to all who submitted recipes!

The cookbook will be revealed at the fall Book Fair the first week of November.

Fall Fundraiser

2009-09-25T16:03:54Z

Covenant School can continue to earn 50% from online Sally Foster sales through June 2010! www.sallyfoster.com - seller section

Account # 663048

Field Day

2009-09-08T03:05:07Z

Held in May each school year, Field Day is

all about FUN!

If you are interested in helping with Field Day,

contact the Parents' Association:

parentsassociation@thecovenantschool.com

Shop & Earn

2009-09-07T03:11:16Z

Shop and Earn for The Covenant School

Did you know you could participate in raising money for the Parents' Association at NO COST to you? Let the money you are already spending work to benefit The Covenant School!

Kroger Gift Card is the highest potential earner for our school. For every dollar spent with your Kroger card, Kroger will donate 4% back to Covenant. It's simple! Just spend what you normally spend at Kroger, but do so using your Kroger Gift Card.

How it works: The gift cards we use are registered to The Covenant School and you use this card every time you make a purchase at Kroger.

How to get Started: The Parents' Association believes so strongly in the earning potential of this program, that we will give you a Kroger gift card pre-loaded with $5. Click here to email Amy Gower, to request your card.

How and where do I reload the gift card? During your next visit to Kroger, add value to the card, up to $500 at a time, for future purchases. You may do this at the customer service desk or at the checkout lane prior to any of your purchases being scanned. This must be done in a separate transaction.You can use cash, check, credit card or debit card to reload your Kroger Gift Card. The attendants at the Kroger gas stations are also able to reload your card.

What can I buy with my Kroger Gift Card? It can be used to buy groceries or shop from the pharmacy or the gift card kiosk! It can also be used to buy gas! Kroger has gas stations at their store on Charlotte Pike near White Bridge Road, Nolensville Road at Old Hickory, Highway 70 South in Bellevue and Franklin Road/8th Avenue in Berry Hill. Look at your grocery and gas budget and just imagine if 4% of that could come back to our school!

When you shop at Publix, simply present your registered Publix card to the cashier BEFORE checkout and Publix will credit the total amount to Covenant School. For every $75,000 our Covenant School community spends, Publix will send a check for $500. We can earn even more with a little help from our friends! Your family and friends can shop at Publix and direct their dollars toward The Covenant School. Just stop by the school reception desk and ask for a Publix card, or Click here to email Amy Gower, to request your card.

Stop by the Harris Teeter customer service desk to get your VIC card linked to The Covenant School (4604). When checking out, simply give the cashier your VIC card and when your purchases of select Harris Teeter Brand products are rung up, Harris Teeter will contribute 5% of those purchase dollars to The Covenant School. Our school is linked to your VIC card through May 31st. Each school year, you need to re-link your VIC card to The Covenant School.

Box Tops for Education allows you to earn money with groceries you have already purchased. Look for the 10 cent Box Tops coupon on hundreds of your favorite General Mills products. Simply cut these coupons off and send them in to your child's classroom. This has raised thousands of dollars for The Covenant School over the years! You can find Box Tops on brands such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Kleenex, Hefty and more. BoxTopsForEducationProducts.pdf

After being approved for your Target REDcard, link your card to The Covenant School by calling the 800 number on the card or registering the card online. Our school ID is 124139. Target offers both credit and debit cards and The Covenant School receives 1% of all purchases made using your Target card!

Lands' End School Uniforms contributes 3% of purchases to The Covenant School. You must specify Covenant's preferred school number at the time of purchase, 900109661. Purchases can be made online or through the uniform catalog.

Uniform Sale

2009-09-06T03:12:39Z

The Parents' Association Uniform Consignment Sale is designed to help families share outgrown Covenant School uniforms and help defray the cost of purchasing new uniforms.

Instructions for consigning uniform items can be found in this document Uniform Consignment Sale 2010.doc.

Next sale date- To Be Announced