SEAHAWKS' NEWS
December 17, 2021
A weekly update for
Cape Cod Academy families
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As we begin winter break and prepare for a holiday season of celebrations and traditions, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all our Cape Cod Academy families and friends.
I want to express my gratitude to all who have made our achievements possible. Thank you for your support and dedication to Cape Cod Academy.
Wishing you good health and all the best during this holiday season,
Jeff Thompson
Head of School
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Upcoming Events
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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All-School Holiday Concert |
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Ski Trip to Mount Sunapee
Saturday, February 26, 2022
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All Cape Cod Academy students and skill levels are invited to join families on a ski trip to Mount Sunapee on February 26th. Graciously arranged by a CCA parent, John Daigle, this trip provides for 50 individuals (first come, first served) to ride a coach bus from CCA to Mount Sunapee. The bus will leave CCA at 5:30 a.m. and return to the campus at approximately 8:00 p.m. The travel cost is $54. Individuals attending must purchase their own lift tickets and arrange for ski equipment rentals if needed.
Again, this is not a CCA-sponsored event, so if you have any questions, please contact John Daigle directly via email: jdaigle@menemshasolutions.com.
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Photos From Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day Available to Order
If you attended Grandparents & Special Friends Day in November, and would like order pictures from the day, you can order digital downloads, prints, wall art, and cards. Simply follow the directions below:
Scroll to find/view your photo(s).
Click on the selected photo and then click “Buy”.
In the upper right-hand corner, click “Add to Cart”.
Click “Continue as Guest”. Or click “Sign in” if you wish to provide an email and save your cart to checkout at a later time.
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Reminder from the Nurse's Office
Please remember to email Ms. Smith, our school nurse, 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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MAP Testing Results to be Shared in January
Students in grades 3-8 completed the first round of MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in October. This test charts student growth and is instrumental in helping teachers learn more about each student’s unique needs. Results from the MAP test will be available and shared with parents in January.
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Travels with the College Office
As you know, CCA has a first-rate College Counseling Program. As part of this, Ms. Meghan Farley, CCA's Director of College Counseling, will chronicle some of her college visits during her travels around the country over the course of the year. This fall, she had the opportunity to visit six schools in two countries all within driving distance of Cape Cod Academy. She shares details of her trip to give our students insight into some of the best colleges not too far from home. Read all about it here.
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Students "Wrap Up" Holiday Hope Project
As part of the Holiday Hope Project sponsored by Child and Family Services, CCA students in grades 6-12 collected and purchased a large number of gifts to be given to seven less-fortunate families this holiday season. Members of our Community Service Organization (CSO), who coordinated this event, helped transfer the gifts to members of the Holiday Hope Project today.
CCA sends out a big thank you to all the generous members of our school community who contributed to this worthy cause. Special thanks to Amanda Hall for being in contact with the Holiday Hope organizers and helping to continue this very important CCA tradition.
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CCA's Winterim is Coming
Cape Cod Academy is excited to launch its Winterim, a four-day program held between semesters when students take a break from the classroom to explore an area of interest in one of five areas: Health and Wellness, Academic Study, Outdoor Adventure, Service Learning, or Cultural Immersion. Winterim begins on Tuesday, January 18 and runs through Friday, January 21. Students choose their Winterim experience, and guided by local experts and faculty, engage in hands-on learning, creation, and field trips. The program culminates with a community event in which students showcase their work.
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CSO is Hosting a 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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Learning About Russia
Fourth-graders are studying Asia. They recently completed projects where each student chose a landmark to research and create. Here, we have Davey reporting on the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Japan, with his landmark creation, complete with native garb.
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Reading Workshop Exhibit
Second-grade students culminated the end of their unit in Reading Workshop by transforming their classroom into a non-fiction topics museum. Each student designed an "exhibit" to teach others about a particular topic. The goal of the unit was for readers to increase their knowledge of the same subject across multiple books.
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The Gingerneering Challenge
Students in CCA's Kitchen Chemistry seminar took on the Gingerneering Challenge to "design and decorate a standstill gingerbread house that gives a nod to a scientific event or topic."
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Upcoming Games and Practices
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As we reflect on all the things we are thankful for this year as a school, we are grateful most of all that you and your family are a part of the Cape Cod Academy community. Your support and generosity are truly appreciated.
We hope you will support our school and give to the Annual Fund. These gifts support the people and programs that make CCA unique. Cape Cod Academy’s faculty and staff work hard every day to fulfill the school’s mission. Nothing exemplifies the spirit of our learning community better than the continued support of its members. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Make your year-end donation to receive immediate tax benefits.
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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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Cape Cod Academy fosters a life-long drive to learn and grow and make a difference in the world.
Cape Cod Academy teaches students habits of heart and mind that prepare them to be successful in college, healthy in life, and contributors to society - both locally and globally.
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