SEAHAWKS' NEWS
April 23, 2021
A weekly update for
Cape Cod Academy Families
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Only Six Weeks Left of School
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The First Headmaster's Holiday
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One of Jeff Thompson's favorite traditions when he was a student was the Headmaster’s Holiday—an unplanned day off from classes declared by the school's headmaster. This week, Mr. Thompson announced that next Friday, April 30, will be a Headmaster’s Holiday. All middle and upper school students will have the day off from school to rest, regroup, and collect themselves in preparation for the academic push of tests, projects, and exams that comes at the end of the year. Our lower school students will still have classes that day with special activities being planned. Their arrival and dismissal times will remain the same.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, Apr. 24
CCA Clean-Up Event for Earth Day from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Boys Hockey vs. Diman Vocational at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 28
Custodian Appreciation Day
CCA's 2021 Virtual Alumni Colloquium @ 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, Apr. 29
Coed JV Tennis vs. St. Pius @ 3:00 p.m.
Sailing vs. Sturgis East/West @ 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 30
Headmaster's Holiday: No school for MS & US. Special activities for LS
Saturday, May 1
OBPA's Sidewalk Sale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Osterville
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Lily Brooks Wins Magna Cum Lade Award in Latin
This week, Lily Brooks '23 was presented with a special Latin honor. Lily was recognized with a magna cum laude award for her performance on the National Latin Exam (NLE). According to the NLE organization, over 88,000 students took the exam this year in the US and abroad. Lily was presented the award by Alex Hagler, CCA's History/Latin Teaching Fellow, who said that the award is the equivalent of third place, based on Lily's score compared to the exam average. Congratulations, Lily!
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Clean-Up Event for Earth Day is Tomorrow |
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Earth Day is April 22, 2021 and Cape Cod Academy's Parents Association is organizing a school-wide clean-up event for Earth Day on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Families should meet in the Lower School Circle at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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Vote for Cape Cod Academy as Best Private School
Cape Cod Academy is participating in the 2021 Cape Cod's Best of the Best! Please nominate CCA for best private school between now and Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Click here to vote! You can vote once per day.
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Upcoming CSO Events
Jeans Day is April 29
The Community Service Organization (CSO) is hosting a Jeans Day where middle and upper school students and faculty are invited to wear jeans on Thursday, April 29. The cost to participate is $5.00, which can be given upon entry to school that day. Your participation would be greatly appreciated with all donations going to the Make a Wish Foundation that helps fulfill wishes of children with critical illnesses. Seniors who participate are encouraged to wear attire from their college of choice, and teachers can do likewise.
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Custodian Appreciation Day is April 28
Don't forget to support the CSO by taking part in recognizing the people who maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds at CCA. Custodian Appreciation Day is all about acknowledging the hard work that goes into the upkeep of our campus. Extra efforts to sanitize and clean our school have been crucial in this time of uncertainty due to the pandemic, and our custodians have helped to keep us safe. The names of our dedicated custodians are Jim Moynihan, Richard Holmes, Bob Peterson, Jared Long, and Mark Madoo.
Families or students from any grade, as well as faculty, may contribute to our Custodian Appreciation Day with gift cards or cash donations that can be used to purchase gift cards. This year, Custodian Appreciation Day will be held on Wednesday, April 28. Your donations are greatly appreciated and may be given to faculty advisors or to any member of the CSO prior to April 28.
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Class Photos Are Available for Purchase
Class group photos are available for purchase in The Studio by the Sea's online store here. Purchased photos will be delivered directly to you. Images are also available in digital format. Please contact the studio with any questions via email: Hello@TheStudiobytheSea.com.
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We're Getting Excited for the Spring Gala
Save the date for an evening of celebration at the Spring Gala & Auction on Friday, June 4th. The event will be held in-person at the Oyster Harbors Club so we can gather with friends in a socially distanced manner. We will also have a virtual component to the evening. The Gala will feature live, silent, and online auctions, so everyone can be a part of this memorable evening.
Do you have questions about the evening? Click here to view answers to some frequently asked questions about the evening.
Tickets are on sale now: click here to purchase them. Registration for virtual online bidding will open closer to the event date. The Gala Committee is seeking a range of auction items for the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who want to showcase their business to our school community . To make a donation, please complete the donation form. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email: advancement@capecodacademy.org.
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Capture Your Memories in CCA's Yearbook |
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Families can now order school yearbooks. In addition to ordering CCA yearbooks, families can customize pages. Visit: www.treering.com/validate and enter our school’s passcode:
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Cape Cod Academy is the Place to Be This Summer!
A Variety of Activities For All Ages will be Offered
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This year's new and expanded program will feature special discounted rates for CCA families for the month of June. Check out all the programs, details, and registration links on our website. We hope you will take part in our new Summer Experience at CCA. |
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Virtual Field Trip to the Whaling Museum
CCA's second-graders enjoyed a virtual field trip to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. This virtual visit complemented their humanities class curriculum where they have been studying the whaling industry.
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Register for After-School Art & Sports Programs |
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Middle School Rock Band Practices |
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3 - 7. The PA has some amazing things planned each day of that week for our teachers.
The teachers have done so much for all of our children, so this is a perfect opportunity to give back and show them how much we appreciate them. There will be treats in their mailboxes twice a day. Lunch will be brought in for them on the Wednesday of that week. We are also raffling off a dinner.
We are also asking if you or your child/ren would write a thank you note to your child’s teacher, which we will place in each of their mailboxes during that week. There will be “drop-off boxes” located in Chope Commons and Davis Commons beginning on April 30. If students forget to write their letters at home, there will be extra thank you notes near the boxes.
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There will be an ice cream truck for the teachers and the entire school on May 7. This is a very special day, because it is also the seniors’ last day on campus before they begin their community service projects.
Cash donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated to cover the costs of that week. If you would like to contribute any amount, you can use Venmo, or drop off your donation at the Reception Desk. Please write “Teacher Appreciation Week” on the envelope or in the Venmo memo. Thank you so very much in advance for your support.
-The Parents Association
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Spring Sports Schedules
Spring sports at Cape Cod Academy are underway.
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Upcoming Events
Miles for Smiles 5K/10K
The Rotary Club of Hyannis is planning its fifth annual Miles for Smiles 5K/10K. The run and ride event will take place April 22-25. Cape Cod Academy is pleased to be a part of Miles for Smiles this year. Money raised will go directly to purchasing sneakers for kids on Cape Cod. The goal is to raise $32,000 in order to purchase 1,000 pairs of shoes. If you are interested in participating, you can register here.
OBPA Sidewalk Sale
The Osterville Business & Professional Association (OBPA) will host a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Osterville. It will feature special sales and events throughout the Village of Osterville. All are invited.
Rally for the Relay
Rally for the Relay is a new team event that takes place on Cape Cod Academy's campus on May 29. Each team member will run three laps of one mile. Team members will know their individual lap times and cumulative times for the team. There are three events, one for middle school students, one for high school students, and an open division. Prizes will be given to the teams who place first through third in each division. Click here to register.
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Don't forget to connect with Cape Cod Academy on social media! We post news and photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. |
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