SEAHAWKS' NEWS
December 3, 2021
A weekly update for
Cape Cod Academy families
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All-School Holiday Concert is December 15 |
Please join us at Cape Cod Academy on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. for our annual All-School Holiday Concert. (Students need to arrive by 5:30 p.m.) You will be treated to vocal and instrumental selections from across the school.
Our students will also be giving an In-School Holiday Concert on Friday, December 15th. Our traditional "12 Days of Christmas" sing-a-long will only be performed during the Friday performance. Students should review which line is sung by their grade (e.g. the fifth grade sings "Five golden rings").
Looking ahead to next spring, we plan to perform the musical production of "The Little Mermaid". Auditions will be held after school on January 3rd, 4th and 6th. CCA's production of this play was originally scheduled to take place in the spring of 2020 but was cancelled due to COVID.
-Katie Koglin
CCA Music Teacher and Upper School Chorale
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CSO is Hosting Book Drive |
Cape Cod Academy's Community Service Organization (CSO) is sponsoring a book drive. They are collecting all kinds of books, including textbooks, children's books, cookbooks, etc. There will be two collection bins, one located in each library for donations. Thank you for your support. |
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Poinsettia Shopping Event from 2:30-4:00 p.m. @ CCA Conference Ctr.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Poinsettia Shopping Event from 8:00-9:00 a.m. & 2:30-4:00 p.m.
@ CCA Conference Ctr.
Thursday, Dec. 9
Poinsettia Shopping Event from 8:00-9:00 a.m. & 2:30-4:00 p.m.
@ CCA Conference Ctr.
Saturday, Dec. 11
Osterville Village Stroll & Food Drive from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
All-School Holiday Concert @ 6:00 p.m. in the Lower School Gym
Dress Attire for All Students
Friday, Dec. 17
In-School Holiday Concert for Students, Faculty & Staff. Dress Day for All Students
Monday, Dec. 20 - Friday, Dec. 31
Winter Vacation
No School
Wednesday, Jan. 12 - Friday, Jan. 14
Mid-Year Exams for Upper School Students
Friday, Jan. 14
Half-Day Professional Development for Faculty & Staff
Early Dismissal
for All Students K-12
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CCA Welcomes School Nurse
Cape Cod Academy is pleased to announce that Gina Smith has been appointed as our new school nurse. Ms. Smith is an experienced, accomplished pediatric/adult emergency and critical care nurse. She is a board-certified healthcare emergency management and disaster response professional with extensive emergency management and preparedness expertise.
Before joining CCA, Ms. Smith worked for the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington DC for more than 25 years. Her most recent role there was as a key clinical advisor to the therapeutics team for COVID-19 outpatient monoclonal antibodies. Ms. Smith has also worked for the UMass Memorial Medical Center where she held the positions of Director of Emergency Management, Director of the Injury Prevention Program, and the Director of UMass Memorial Emergency Medical Services and Life Flight Air Ambulance Programs. Welcome, Ms. Smith!
Please remember to email Ms. Smith proof of vaccination if your child has been vaccinated for COVID-19. Children who are fully vaccinated could be eligible for exemptions from testing and quarantine protocols at CCA. She can be contacted via email at nurse@capecodacademy.org.
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CCA Students Participate in the
Holiday Hope Project
Cape Cod Academy students in grades 6-12 will be participating in the Holiday Hope Project to support seven families through Child and Family Services this holiday season. Our students will be purchasing gifts from a wish list provided by seven less-fortunate families who are facing enormous challenges, and wrapping and donating them to the families in hopes of providing a brighter holiday season. Our students have done this for many years now and are very proud that this has become a CCA tradition.
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Advisories to Host Holiday Lunches on Dec. 17
There will be special advisory holiday lunches held on Friday, December 17th for middle and upper school students. Students will not need to bring in lunches on that day. Each advisor will discuss their specific lunch plans with their students.
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Lower School Updates
The next few weeks leading to winter break will be exciting and busy! Here are the important dates to remember:
December 15: Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. (Students need to arrive by 5:30 p.m.)
December 16: Class holiday parties
December 17: Dress Day (Students will enjoy hot chocolate and a movie, CCA's In-School Holiday Concert, and our annual book exchange.)
Please be sure to review the lower school dress code. There are many students who are taking a 'relaxed' approach to our guidelines, and consequently, students are not adhering to the dress code on a daily basis. We have talked about this at our morning meetings and in the classrooms with classmates and teachers. Please help your child adhere to the dress code guidelines at Cape Cod Academy.
In addition to complying with the dress code, please be sure that students are dressed appropriately for the changing weather. Jackets, warm hats, and mittens or gloves are essential for our lower school students who go outside at least two times per day. It is cool and damp so plan accordingly. Remember, there is no bad weather, only bad clothes. Feel free to bring in an extra pair of shoes or socks and remember sneakers for PE days.
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After-School Art Program Begins Next Week
Registration is now open for Cape Cod Academy's after-school arts program. Students in grades 1-5 are invited to participate. Classes will meet in the Lower School Art Room Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with Ms. Eldredge. The cost for each week is $100.00 and includes all supplies unless otherwise stated. You can register your child here.
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Citizens of the Week
Citizen of the Week from November 17-26:
Jameson Singleton '29
Jameson is an extremely caring person, and the way he expresses empathy and genuine compassion for others is nothing short of incredible. He treats his peers and teachers with respect and is always striving to "learn more" and "become more" as we say here at CCA. He navigates his school days with enthusiasm and kindness and exemplifies our core values on a daily basis. Jameson embodies what this school and this community is all about, and he deserves to be recognized for the amazing person and student that he is!
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Citizen of the Week from November 29-December 3:
Scarlett Reed '33
Scarlett Reed is a quiet leader who leads by example. She can be counted on to be in the right place at the right time, consistently doing her job and listening to teachers' directions. She is always willing to help classmates with their work as well as remind them of their jobs in a kind way. Scarlett is a hard worker and also a good friend to many children in our community.
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Lower School Basketball Clinic
Coaches Rose, Ervin, and Marvullo led a lower school basketball clinic with the help of the upper school basketball teams on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Our young students had a great time playing with the older players.
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CCA's Home Basketball Games To Be
Live Streamed
CCA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the NFHS Network to bring families every home basketball game from our upper school gym. Families must subscribe for virtual access. Click here for more information on how to subscribe and watch CCA games live.
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Schedule of Games and Practices
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Poinsettia & CCA Gear Shopping Event |
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Alumni Events Held Last Week
Cape Cod Academy welcomed back alumni for a few events last week. CCA hosted an Alumni Pick-Up Basketball Game in the Founders Hall Gym on Friday afternoon, November 26 that featured alumni players and three former heads of school plus current head, Jeff Thompson. Later that evening, alumni from four different decades joined faculty and staff at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis for a social gathering.
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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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