SEAHAWKS' NEWS
October 15, 2021
A weekly update for
Cape Cod Academy families
CCA sailors finished third in last weekend's competition.
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Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 16, for Homecoming! All members of the CCA community and guests are invited to attend a fun day of events on campus. There will be food trucks and a variety of activities, including soccer games, a fun run, face-painting, and an inflatable obstacle course. Share this event with all CCA alumni and don't forget to wear your CCA gear!
Homecoming Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. - Boys Middle School Soccer vs. Falmouth Academy
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Face painting & pumpkin painting
10:30 a.m. - 1.6 mile Fun Run open to all ages
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Inflatable obstacle course for lower school students
11:00 a.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Upper Cape Cod Technical School
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Food trucks
12:00 p.m. - Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Upper Cape Cod Technical School
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Oct. 15
MS Open Gym Night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
US Powder Paint Dance from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16
Homecoming from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 18 - Wednesday, Oct. 20
Map Growth Testing for Grades 3-8
Thursday, Oct. 21
College Night for Grade 7-12 Families from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
PSATs for Juniors
Thursday, Oct. 28 - Friday, Oct. 29
Parent-Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL
Saturday, Oct. 30
Kindergarten Visit Day for prospective students at 9:30 a.m.
Trunk or Treat
@ 11:00 a.m.
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Tonight: Open Gym Night & Powder Paint Dance
This evening, students in grades 6-8 are invited to CCA's Middle School Open Gym Night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Masks are required to be worn since this is an indoor event. Students should wear comfortable clothing.
Additionally, upper school students and their registered guests are invited to a Powder Paint Dance that will also take place this evening from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. on the outdoor basketball court. Guests must be signed up ahead of time at the reception desk. Dress is casual, but decent. Dark-colored clothing is best for this paint dance; it will show off the colors with the black lights. The paint is water soluble, but expensive clothing is not recommended. It is also recommended that students bring a bandana to wear over their nose/mouth when the paint powder is being dispersed.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Up
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 28-29. There is no school on either of those days for all students, K through Grade 12. Short-term child care will be available all day on a drop-off basis for lower school students during the time that you are here for your conferences.
You may begin scheduling your conferences on Saturday morning, October 16. Appointments with lower school homeroom teachers are 20 minutes each. Middle and upper school parent-teacher conferences are 10 minutes each with a five-minute travel break between slots. Instructions for creating your appointments are outlined below.
- Log in to the school web site and select the "Resources" tab at the top of the page.
- Click on the "Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-up" channel. This will open a page with your child's name and the names of your child’s teachers.
- Select the color-coded block with your preferred meeting time for a particular teacher and click "Create Appointment."
- Repeat for each teacher with whom you would like to meet. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment with every teacher, but you are welcome to do so as space allows.
- Once you have completed your schedule, you may print a copy or email it to yourself.
- If you'd like to make changes to your schedule at a later date, you may log in again, select "Your Schedule" and follow the prompts. The scheduling system will close on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m.
If you need help logging on to the web site or have any difficulties setting up your appointments, please call the school at 508-428-5400 and ask for Katie Newhall. If you need to change your appointment, please contact Katie; if on the day of your conference you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please contact the teacher directly.
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Lunch Deliveries Are Back
Students interested in ordering lunch from outside vendors, such as Grub Hub, Pizza 1 Subs 2, etc., are now allowed to do so. Middle and upper school students must order online and pay the full amount, plus tip, in advance of delivery. Parents of lower school students are also invited to participate but must ensure their child's lunch is paid for in advance of delivery. This is a no-cash program. All food vendors must deliver food orders to the main office where students will collect their lunch. Please make sure food is delivered in a timely manner so students can eat during their lunch periods.
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College Night for Parents of 7th - 12th Graders
Thursday, October 21
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Davis Commons, Cape Cod Academy
All parents and guardians of 7th- to 12th- grade students are invited to join us for College Night. CCA's Director of College Counseling, Meg Farley, along with a team of faculty and administrators, will lead a discussion about CCA's unique approach to the college process. This will be a comprehensive program that outlines the steps from the introduction in middle school through the application, acceptance, and decision-making process for juniors and seniors. We will discuss what students in each grade level need to know to ensure their senior college applications are successful. If your are able to attend, please RSVP below.
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College Visitors Scheduled for Next Week
Cape Cod Academy is pleased to welcome college representatives to campus each week to give our juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about different schools. These meetings present a great opportunity for our students to meet the individuals who will present their applications to their admissions committees. Next week's visits from college representatives include:
Monday, October 18
Maine College of Art at 10:15 a.m.
Assumption College at 12:00 p.m.
St. Michael's College at 12:35 p.m.
Stonehill College at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19
Sewannee at 9:00 a.m.
Suffolk University at 10:15 a.m.
Eckerd College at 12:30 p.m.
University of Vermont at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20
Hofstra University at 9:00 a.m.
Providence College at 10:15 a.m.
Clarkson University at 12:30 p.m.
Connecticut College at 1:45 p.m.
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After-School Sports Program for K-5
Students in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to participate in sports and games after school. Our classes feature a variety of activities that will take place Mondays - Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. for $100/week.
The line up:
10/18-21: Tennis Thrills
10/25-28: NO SPORTS (BYE WEEK)
11/1-4: Street Hockey
11/8-11: Field Day Games
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AP Art History
Upper school students taking Cape Cod Academy’s AP Art History class visited the RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) Museum of Art in Providence, RI this week to learn about portraits.
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Spirit Week
Spirit Week took place this week to kick off Homecoming. Students enjoyed special dress days and fun activities all week long. One of the highlights was the tug-of-war competitions during lunch.
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On the Soccer Field
Our girls' soccer team is wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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World Languages
To finish up their celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, CCA Spanish students cooked churros and tres leches.
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PA Events
Special thanks to Amy Powers, CCA's Learning Specialist, M.Ed. and our special guest at this week's general meeting. Amy Powers spoked to us about CCA's Learning Center and how CCA's specialists help all students improve their academic skills and reach their potential.
Save the Date: On November 17, we will meet at Titcombs Bookshop in Sandwich for a holiday shopping event. Details will be forthcoming.
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John Galligan
John is beginning his fourth year of teaching at Cape Cod Academy and his 16th year of teaching grades 3-5 in private and public schools. Prior to his teaching career, John worked in his hometown of Washington, D.C. for the federal government, primarily for the U.S. Treasury. John earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the George Washington University and a master’s degree in elementary education from Wheelock College.
John especially enjoys incorporating his many years of work experience into his math and humanities curriculum for our fourth-graders. “Giving real-life examples and anecdotes to the kids brings the lessons to life,” John exclaimed.
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Recently, John was highlighted in the Supreme Court Historical Society’s publication where he revealed that he attended a baseball game with his father in 1967 and was seated not far from Chief Justice Earl Warren. During the game, a foul ball landed in John’s seat. His father immediately took the ball over to the Chief Justice and asked if he would sign it, which he did. The autographed ball remained a prized keepsake his family. In May of this year, John presented the baseball to the Supreme Court Historical Society as part of its collection. You can read the full article and photos here.
John and his partner, Rick, live on Cape Cod, moving here to be close to their adopted daughter, Diana, her partner Matt, and their granddaughters, Raea and Quinn, all of whom live in Provincetown. “I love living here on the Cape and teaching at CCA,” said John. “I feel lucky every day to be doing what I’m doing!”
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Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week! (Left to right): Alex Kowaleski, Sailing; Abbie Catalano, Sailing; Tripp Germani, Varsity Golf; Gigi Wilson, Cross Country.
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Game Highlights of the Week
We are pleased to share details of CCA athletics games that took place over the past week. Click here to read highlights brought to you by our coaches.
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Fall Sports Schedules
Fall sports at Cape Cod Academy are underway.
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