Covenant Day School - ENEWS

Spring Sports Blooming in March

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna Melton Dribbles
Past Cannon Defender

photo credit: Steve Brace

 
 

Important Dates This Week
Date
School
Athletics
Saturday (today)
March 13

 

 

 

 

 

  • Varsity Baseball Away vs First Assembly 2pm Canceled:re-scheduled for Monday 3-13 4pm
  • Varsity Softball Away vs First Assembly 2pm- Canceled: re-scheduled for April 20 at CDS (doubleheader)
  • MS Soccer Home vs First Assembly 5:30p
  • Varsity Girls Soccer Home vs First Assembly 7pm (Winter Sports Senior Recognition Night)

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Monday
March 15
Last Day to Order April Lunches
  • Team Picture Day at 3:15pm at HS Gym area
  • MS Tennis Home 4:30 vs Weddington Middle
  • Varsity Baseball Away vs First Assembly 4pm
  • MS Softball vs 1st Assembly Home 4pm
  • MS Baseball vs 1st Assembly Home 4pm

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Tuesday
March 16
 
  • Varsity Baseball Home 4:00 vs Metrolina Christian
  • MS Softball Away 4pm vs Metrolina Christian
  • Varsity Softball Home 4pm vs Metrolina Christian
  • Varsity Tennis Home vs Gaston Christian 4pm
  • MS Soccer vs Metrolina Christian 4pm Away
  • Varsity Soccer vs Metrolina Christian Home 4pm

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Wednesday
March 17
5th Grade Kanuga Trip Begins

 

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Thursday
March 18
 
  • Varsity Golf Away 3:30 vs Porter Ridge
  • MS Tennis Home 4:00 vs Holy Trinity
  • MS Soccer Home 5:30 vs Hickory Grove
  • Varsity Girls Home 7:00 vs Hickory Grove

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Friday
March 19
  • 3rd Quarter Ends
  • MS Doulos Day
  • Faculty Follies
  • MS Baseball Home vs Hickory Grove 4pm
  • Varsity Baseball Away 4pm vs Hickory Grove
  • Varsity Softball Away vs Hickory Grove 4pm
  • MS Softball vs Hickory Grove Home 4pm
  • Varsity Tennis Home vs Metrolina Christian 4pm
  • Varsity Soccer Away 5:15 @ Brittany Tourney

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Saturday
March 20
 
  • Track Away 9am Marvin Ridge Invitational
  • Varsity Soccer Away @ Brittany Tourney 10:45

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Coming to Covenant Day School
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Day Date
Event
Location
Time
Friday
March 26

Jeans Day - $1.00

Spring Casserole Sale

 

LS Gym

 

7:30a -?

Thursday,
April 1

Fun Run    
April 2-9 Easter Break    

 

 

 

Dear Parents and Friends,

Since the beginning of this school year, a joint Covenant Day School/Christ Covenant Church long range planning committee has been meeting to plan for facilities expansion to meet the needs of both the school and the church. The school’s needs and the church’s needs overlap in many areas, but they diverge in a few. 

Our top priority for the school is permanent classroom space for our Lower School children that will do away with modular units. The church’s top priority is similar. The church needs more adult Sunday school classrooms and large meeting space. These needs are compatible for one major construction project. Much remains to be done before the committee gets to the point of finalizing such a project. It is also likely that a capital campaign will need to planned and launched before building plans are finally approved.

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But, there is a second priority for the school that is not tied to major building construction and not subject to any delay. That is our need for expanded space for our athletic programs. Christ Covenant’s leadership has approved your school board’s request to immediately begin raising funds for our planned development of additional athletic field space at Warner Park.

Warner Park is 26 acres in total area. Of this, only nine acres have already been developed. Now, as the funds are raised, we will be able to develop the remaining 17 acres as quickly as possible.  Our plans call for a baseball field appropriate for varsity play at the 3-A level and several new practice fields for soccer. These will be in addition to the currently developed fields.

We are excited to see what God will do as we begin this new phase of growth. We believe that our students gain important skills for life as they are involved in athletics, and we want to encourage even more participation as Warner Park is developed. 

All of our CDS families and friends of the school are invited to be a part of the Warner Park project through your prayers for God’s provision and through gifts to help the work begin soon. To learn more about the future of Warner Park and how you can help, please call Mike Mara at 704.708.6167 or email him at mmara@covenantday.org.  

With gratitude and anticipation,

Dr. Märni Halvorson

 
 

Faculty Follies!
Presented for your entertainment pleasure on Friday, March 19th at 7:30 pm in the Middle School Gym!  Come see your teachers and staff make fools of themselves for the love of our school!  General admission tickets are $5/person with a maximum of $20/family.  There are a limited number of Reserved Box Seats available for $100/person.  All ticket proceeds go to the Faculty Scholarship awarded to one graduating senior each May.  Tickets are on sale now and will be available in the school offices!

 

 

CDS Booster Club -Winter Sports Season Report

A dreary winter season was bright for athletics at CDS. The Booster Club wanted to recap what our sports teams accomplished this season. We are a young a school with gifted student athletes and it is appropriate to applaud their efforts and their successes.

Girls’ Basketball – The Lady Lions concluded their season with a loss in the first round of the state playoffs to Cary Christian by a score of 66-41. As disappointing as that was, the season results were very encouraging. The Lady Lions finished the season with a 15-12 record.

We say goodbye to four seniors, Rachel Krouse, Carolyn Hawks, Kelly Brace,Bethany Lesh and Hilliary Adams. Congratulations Hilliary and Bethanyfor making all conference this year.  Two sophomores and two juniors will be returning to provide veteran leadership for next year’s squad. Looking to find a spot on the varsity roster next year from the JV team are eight sophomores and three freshmen. Our JV girls had a very successful season with an 8-4  record.

Hillary Adams
All Conference
Career Leading Scorer at CDS

Kelly Brace

Carolyn Hawks

Rachel Krouse

Bethany Lesh
All Conference

Of course not to be forgotten are the Middle School girls who excelled at their level with a 16-3 record and are ready to challenge again next year.

Boys’ Basketball- Our boys competed well for a very young team. With only one senior, Duncan Palmer, in a rotation with an 8th grader, a freshman, a sophomore and two juniors bodes well for the future. Competition for spots on next year’s roster will be very strong. So with a 4-20 record,  we are looking forward to the 2010-2011 season. Our All conference player Shelton Mitchell is an 8th grader and had a great season playing up with the varsity this year.

Duncan Palmer

The JV team concluded the season with a record of 9-8.  With nine freshmen and nine sophomores, we are starting to build a good stable of young Lions to represent CDS in the future. The Middle School boys finished a good season with a 10-8 record and are loaded with eight rising freshmen for next year.

Boys’ Swimming -2nd place at the 2010 state championship. WOW, and missing a 4th straight state title by only three points. Our boys’ team has been a perennial contender winning state titles in 2007-2009 and a runner up this year. The future is bright, as only two seniors, Trey Bullard and Hayes Wilkerson, will not be returning next year. Congratulations to Senior Hayes Wilkerson, Juniors Adam Boone and Hunter Rowan, as well as Freshman Caleb Ernsberger for making All State as they won the 400 freestyle relay. We are extremely pleased with this foursome as they have successfully won and defended that crown for the past four years.

Trey Bullard

Hayes Wilkerson
All-State Relay Team

Girls’ Swimming- A 7th place finish for 2010 and also a stellar past having won state titles in 2007-2008 and a solid 6th place finish in 2009. With only two seniors, Natalie Wier and Rachel Hunter, our girls will be making a big splash next year as well. Congratulations to our All State swimmers, Kate Carter, Rachel Carter, Sadie Pugh, and Maddie Rowan who won the 400 freestyle relay.

Rachel Carter
All-State Relay Team

Natalie Wier

From a total of 41 male and female swimmers, 23 qualified to advance to the state meet. With 10 male and 13 female swimmers advancing, only four seniors and five juniors were in that group. The other 14 were sophomores or younger. Even more impressive of the remaining team that competed this year, 14 were middle school students.  Under the capable leadership of Coach Haggard, our young and dedicated athletes have competed well.

Our boys’ and girls’ swim teams have won five of our 10 state championships. We are moving forward and anticipating further success. Thanks to school officials, students were allowed to leave classes to attend the meet and cheer on classmates, CDS was well represented and the swimmers felt the presence of encouraging fans.

So now we turn to spring sports and get ready to support our baseball, softball, golf, girls’ soccer, boys’ tennis, and track teams. We invite you to attend some of these events.

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In just six short years CDS athletics has built a reputation of fielding competitive teams as we have won the Wachovia Cup at the 1A and 2A classifications. In 2008-2009 we advanced to the 3A level. As one of the smaller 3A schools we have competed well and it is only a matter of time before we challenge for the Cup at this level.

The Booster Club contributes to all of these sports and without your membership and support, the contributions would not be possible. Thank you for supporting athletics at CDS.

In all this we give credit to the Lord who has blessed us with gifted students and coaches who use the athletic arena to display the gifts and talents He has given them. Stay tuned – the best is yet to come! Go Lions!!!!

Your Booster Club

 

 

2010 SPRING CASSEROLE SALE
Friday, March 26th
during morning carpool 7:30 am until ?????
At the A Building lunchroom
off the MS Gym


Money Raised will support Parents Association

Make and freeze one or more casseroles in a disposable container. Drop off the frozen casserole(s) at the lunchroom on Thursday afternoon (March 25th 2:30 – 3:30) or Friday morning (March 26th 7:30 – 8 am)
Come shop for a delicious meal to have for your family or for a yummy meal to provide for someone else.
Make a favorite casserole, baked good, a couple of sides or a pot of soup.
Please contact Jeanne Kepper with questions at 704-962-2020 or jkepper@earthlink.net

 

 

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Celebrating over $13,000 for Haiti relief due to efforts of CDS students!!  Many Thanks!

HAITI
“SUNDAY BEST” CLOTHING DRIVE

CHILDREN’S, YOUTH, LADIES AND MEN’S CLOTHING

BRING YOUR GENTLY USED DRESSES, DRESS SHOES, WORK BOOTS, PANTS, SHIRTS, TIES, BELTS, SKIRTS, HATS, PURSES, COSTUME JEWELRY, NEW SOCKS AND UNDERGARMENTS, ETC… TO THE DROP OFF SITES.

Look for the “Dressed Boxes”:

--Outside the main school office
--In the foyer of the middle school building
--In front of the guidance board in the high school

We will be collecting from March 8- April 1.

For questions or large donations please call Donna Smith at 704-277-0771

 

Moms in Touch presents

God is Pure
Without blemish or fault; holy, sinless, perfect

1 John 3: 2 – 3  Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known.  But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.  Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

Intercession for our children:

I John 1:9  Faithful and just God, please bring  ____________  to confess (his/ her) sins and receive your certain forgiveness.  Purify (him/ her) from all unrighteousness.

 

        

Christ Covenant Youth Ministry invites 6-12th grade students to join us as we get away for a time of prayer and reflection focusing on ways to “Ready Yourself” for revival. Our weekend away will be at the YMCA Hemby Center on March 19-21. Cost for the weekend is $30. Last day to register is March 14.  Signup online http://www.christcovenant.org/registration/renovatus/index.html .

Also, our summer mission trip, Seek the City, will be a weeklong service mission to Matthews and Charlotte on June 20-26. We’ll partner with various non-profit organizations as well as help senior members of Christ Covenant with various projects.  Space is limited.  Cost for the week is $125. Last day for applications is March 7.  Applications available online http://www.seekthecity.com/Seek_the_City/Downloads.html

Contact Amy Carter, acarter@christcovenant.org for more information on either of these events.   

 

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LUNCH PROGRAM NEWS

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PLEASE NOTE:  DUE TO OUR EASTER BREAK THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL, LUNCH ORDERING FOR OUR FINAL MONTH, MAY, WILL OPEN EARLY!  BEGINNING ON MARCH 26TH AND RUNNING THROUGH APRIL 15TH, ORDER YOUR MAY LUNCHES!

Payment for pre-ordered April lunches is due by March 25th.
Please consider mailing your payment to the school office:
Covenant Day School
800 Fullwood Lane
Matthews, NC  28105
Attn:  Lunch Program

Contact: Dottie Bedell

Thank you for your continued support of the CDS Lunch Program.

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The PARENTS ASSOCIATION Board is looking for new recruits for our 2010-11 school year.  Do you want to be “in the know”?  Do you have a servant’s heart?   For more information contact Robin Weaver @ 704-542-5274 or Robinwweaver@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDS Summer Camps 2010
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Elementary Ministry Manager

The Children’s Ministry of Christ Covenant Church is looking for a full-time Elementary Ministry Manager.  The position is responsible for the leadership and day to day management of all aspects of the various elementary ministries including Sunday Bible School, Children’s Bible Time, Communicant’s Class, and any other event involving elementary-age children. 

Responsibilities include planning and preparing curriculum as well as recruiting, training and encouraging volunteers.  The hours include working during the Sunday services on a rotating basis with other Children’s Ministry managers.  Job description is available upon request.  If you would like more information, please call Karen Chambers at (704) 814-1026 or e-mail at kchambers@christcovenant.org.

 

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Covenant Day School Staff
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Administration
Main: 704.847.2385
Fax: 704.849.2249

Attendance Hotline 704.814.1043

CDS Sports Hotline: 704.708.6156

Dr. Marni Halvorson
Head of School


Mrs. Jane Courtright
Executive Secretary

Mrs. Lisa Barlow
Admissions Director

Mrs. Karen Logterman Admissions Asst / Registrar

Mr. Mike Mara
Director of Institutional Advancement

Mr. Mark Jones
Athletic Director

 

Address:
800 Fullwood Lane
Matthews NC 28105

Mrs. Mary Hill
Athletic Dept. Assistant

Mrs. Jennifer Stewart
Sr. Financial Assistant

Ms. Mary Welch
Sr. Financial Assistant

Mr. Mike Robbins
Business Manager

Mrs. Pam Guice
Business Office Admin

Mrs. Robin Southern
Receptionist

 

Mrs. Janet Grimmer-Kempf
Advancement Admin

Mrs. Stacy Snapper
Financial Asst.

Mr. Hap Welty
Enews Coord. & MS Athletic Director

Mrs. Nancy Griswold
NILD Therapist

Mrs. Nora Sherrill
Dir. Academic Resources

Mrs. Dottie Bedell
Dir. Lunch Program

 

Mrs. Carmen Welty
Dir. After School & Lunch Prog. Coord

Miss Jessica London
After School Asst.

Mrs. Wendy Klipp

NILD Therapist

 

Lower School

Direct:
704-708-6128

Mr. Mark Helmer
Lower School Principal

Mrs. Kim Grey
Admin Asst

Mrs. Ann Blackard
TK Teacher

Mrs. Linda Butler
Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Donna Klevin
Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Amy Wallace
Kindergarten Teacher

 

Mrs. Amy Dillon
Kindergarten Asst.


Mrs. Marti Peterson
Kindergarten Asst.

Mrs. Cecilia Braswell
1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. Peggy Hawks
1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. Laura Elliott
1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. Cathy Templeton
1st Grade Asst.

 

Mrs. Robin Neal
1st Grade Asst.

Mrs. June Byrum
1st Grade Asst.

Miss Donna Mckenzie
2nd Grade Teacher

Miss Kate Nutter
2nd Grade Teacher

Miss Sherry Dixon
2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs Sandy Tutton
2nd Grade Asst.

 

 

Mrs. Dale Farish
2nd Grade Asst.

 

Mrs. Ginny Joyce
2nd Grade Asst.

Mrs. Jo Batson
3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Carol Mace
3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Peggy Keifer
3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Colleen Barnwell
3rd Grade Asst.


 

Mrs. Jennifer Coleman
4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Toni McCammon
4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Sandy Pierce
4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Kay Haigh
4th Grade Asst.

 

 

Miss Karen McKenzie
5th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Anna Howard
5th Grade Teacher

 

Mrs. Barbara Stegall
5th Grade Teacher


Ms. Debbie Weisheit
5th Grade Asst

Mrs. Melody Smith
Computer Teacher

Mrs. Karen Ernsberger
Art Teacher

Mrs. Patty Raplee
Library Asst.

 

Mrs. Jackie Weigel
Art Teacher

Mrs. Mary Ann Foltz
Music Teacher

 

 

 

 

Middle School

Direct:
704-708-6135

Mr. Jason Klohr
Middle School Principal

Mrs. Patty Norris
Admin Asst.

Mrs. Charlene Thomas
Drama Teacher

Mr. Ryan Fuderer
6th Grade Math Bible & PE

Mrs. Susan Williams
6th Grade Language Arts

Mrs. Michelle Embry
7th Grade Language Arts

 

Mr. Ben Dyke
Latin Teacher

Mrs. Lori Cole
8th Grade Language Arts

Miss Lauren Holcombe
8th Grade History

Mrs. Caroline Orsillo
Physical Ed.

Mrs. Amanda Wasielewski
6th Grade Science

 

Mrs. Robin Stroud
6th Grade History

Mrs. Christina Emmons
7th Grade Math

Mr. Wade Tapp
8th Grade Science

Miss Debbie Morris
6th Grade Math

Mrs. Justine Liebana
Spanish / Latin

Mr. Hap Welty
Computer

 

Mrs. Teri Wyman
8th Grade Math

Mr. Brett Bonnema
7th Grade History

Mr. Russ Eppley
7th Grade Science / Bible

 

High School

Main: 704.814.1066

Mr. Scott Dillon
Principal

Mrs. Doreen Donnelly
Admin Asst.

Mrs. Kathy Greenfield
Media Specialist

Mr. Rudy Barlow
IT / HS Computer

Miss Heather Mills
Guidance Counselor

Miss Dawn Poulterer
HS Counselor / Bible

 

Mr. Hap Welty
New Media

Mrs. Becky Makla
Bible /History

Mr. David Houseton
PE / Study Hall

 

Mr. Steve Hicks
English / News

 

Mrs. Robi Rego
English / Yearbook

 

Mr. Nathan Hall
Biology

Mrs. Faye Martin
Health / Science

Miss Kari Cope
English / Spanish

 

Mr. Rusty Randles
Chemistry

 

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The mission of Covenant Day School is to assist the Christian family by providing an education marked by a biblical world view, academic excellence and affordability so that students are equipped to be salt and light for God's glory.

 

 

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