ALL SCHOOL
Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be cleaned out Friday, May 2. Please check for missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated.
Pizza For PTO: Wed., Apr. 30
You may order pizza from PTO for your student’s lunch on Wednesday. Please email newcovenantschoolpto@gmail.com and let us know if your child would like cheese or pepperoni and how many slices they would like! Each slice is $3.
Please respond in this order:
Student’s Name
Grade
Type of pizza
# of slices (if more than one kind of pizza please indicate the # of slices)
Please note…For grades 6-12, we will have extra pizza on hand for the students to buy on the spot but it is super helpful to us if you pre-order. You may include more than one student in your email. Please have your child or children bring cash or check (NCS PTO) on Wednesday at lunch. One student may bring the cash or check for all family members ordering. We hope this will be a blessing for the families and we appreciate you supporting PTO! Please respond by Tuesday, April 29, at noon.
All-School Half Days: May 1-2
Be sure to mark your calendars for May 1 and 2, as the school will have half days on that Thursday and Friday. PreK-5th will dismiss at 11:30 and 6th-12th will dismiss at 12:00. 3rd-5th will have the CLT on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2, and then 6th-8th will have the CLT on Friday, May 2. Moreover, our Spring Theatre Production of Anne of Green Gables will have performances on Thursday and Friday so we will dismiss early since a large part of our Upper School will need to prepare for their performances!
New Covenant Church VBS: June 2-6
Children who have completed K4 through those who have completed 5th grade are invited to Vacation Bible School at New Covenant Church from June 2-June 6. For more information and to register, go to “Covenant Kids” at www.ncchurch.net.
New Covenant Church Drama Camp: July 21-25
Available to K4-5th grade. Little Praisers (2-4 year olds) may join on Friday. Register under “Covenant Kids” at www.ncchurch.net. Questions? Contact Mary Elisabeth Cutliff (cutliffcrew6@gmail.com)
2025-2026 NCS Calendar
Click here to see the 2025-2026 NCS Calendar.
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PRESCHOOL
Preschool Chapel
All week our classes have been talking about Easter. While there is lots of sadness associated with Christ’s passion and suffering leading up to Easter, there is so much joy because we know Jesus conquered death-He is more powerful than death- and that calls for a wonderful celebration! As God’s people, we have the most to celebrate, because of all God has done for us! It is our greatest desire to see each of our students living for the Lord all of their days.
Songs are a great way to help instill faith in these little hearts:
Upcoming Dates
April 18 - 27 - Easter Break
May 1-2 - Dismissal from Grammar school line
May 20 - Preschool and Kindergarten Promotion Program at 6:30
May 21 - Last day of school
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
***Summer Reading Challenge for PARENTS***
We would like parents to experience the journey to Narnia alongside their children. Sharing classic tales with our children equips us to have meaningful conversations as a family and ultimately allows the fruit of these stories to be formative for children, as well as their parents. Because of this, we are challenging all of our grammar school parents to read (or re-read) The Chronicles of Narnia (in publication order) this summer! New Covenant School 3rd-5th graders read several books in the series, so being able to go home and continue the Narnia conversation with their parents will be hugely beneficial! This is a parents-only challenge…no kids allowed! Ha! See the handout in your student’s Friday Folder for more details!
New Covenant Reads!
“If you have ever sat with a child warmly nestled on your lap, laughing and pointing to the book you hold together, you know what a pleasure reading is. We believe that reading aloud has its place not just in the bedtime armchair but also in the morning, in the classroom, at afternoon tea time, and beyond. Children of all ages benefit from hearing scripture, quality literature, plays, poetry, etc. read aloud, and Classical Christian teachers and parents capitalize on this rich educational tool. Not only does it provide content for narration, but it also accomplishes many important aspects of a robust Classical Education…and life. Even when reading a simple picture book, the two parties are sharing an experience. The teacher and parent are still in authority, but now they also share the students’ position as a recipient. Like watching a movie, all of the hearers experience the humor, tension, and love in the story. But a book is far better than a movie because the teacher and parent can interact with students while telling the story. They can see in the children what is engaging them or what is confusing them. They can pause for explanation or change their tone of voice to better capture the audience. The students get a tailor-made experience.”
Reading aloud is an invaluable habit that will benefit your children in more ways than can be measured. Even if it is for just a few minutes a day, you will look back over the course of their childhood and see how that little bit of time has created a storehouse in their souls of truth, goodness, and beauty from the stories you have shared.
If you’re ready to jump into a family read aloud, here’s your chance! Join other grammar school families as we read through The Psalms and Proverbs for the remainder of the year. Here is this week’s reading schedule:
Monday, April 21, 2025…Psalms 119, 65-96
Tuesday, April 22, 2025…Psalms 119, 97-128
Wednesday, April 23, 2025…Psalms 119, 129-176
Thursday, April 24, 2025…Psalms 120-122
Friday, April 25, 2025…Psalms 123-125
Monday, April 28, 2025…Psalms 126-128
Tuesday, April 29, 2025…Psalms 129-131
Wednesday, April 30, 2025…Psalms 132-134
Thursday, May 1, 2025…Psalms 135-137
Friday, May 2, 2025…Psalms 138-140
Chapel
For the remainder of the school year in Grammar School Chapel, we will continue to sing our monthly hymn, pray together, and recite the Nicene Creed. We are also reading Little Pilgrim’s Progress and joining Christian on his journey to the Celestial City. Parents are always WELCOME to attend chapel on Fridays in C108 from 8:15-8:45am.
April Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
May Hymn: Rock of Ages
Important Dates
4/18-4/27…Easter Break
4/29…T-shirt Tuesday
5/1-5/2…3rd-5th CLT testing (half day all school)
5/1-5/3…Anne of Green Gables Production
5/9…All-School Awards Chapel
5/9…Senior Thesis Night
5/15…1st grade to Roper Mountain Science Center
5/19-5/21…half days
5/20…Preschool/Kindergarten Promotion Program (half day)
5/21…Pk-5th grade Last Day of School (half day)
Classical Learning Test (CLT): Thurs., May 1 and Fri., May 2 (3rd-5th grade)
“Classic Learning Test (CLT) exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty.What do we mean by “knowledge” and “virtue”? As far back as Plato, the goal of education was understood as developing both intellect and character in students. Its purpose was to help students become better human beings.Standardized tests should reflect that same goal. They should leave students feeling inspired and enriched while equipping them to pursue their goals. That’s why our tests feature beautiful and meaningful content in addition to assessing timeless academic skills.CLT exams assess language arts and mathematics with content designed to engage students’ imaginations and problem-solving skills. These standardized exams equip educators with in-depth analytics to better understand how to meet students’ needs and maximize their potential.”
At New Covenant, our goal in administering the CLT in 3rd-5th grade is to help our students become familiar with standardized tests in hopes of developing test-taking strategies that will serve them in the upper school and beyond. We also use the in-depth analytics accompanying each exam to gain key insights into our students and how they are learning and growing as a whole.
Senior Thesis Night: Fri., May 9*
Attention Grammar School Parents: We would love for you to join us on May 9 at 6:30pm in C108 to hear the Class of 2025 as they each present their Senior Thesis. It is a great opportunity for parents of younger children to experience our Portrait of a Graduate as our seniors share a thorough defense of a wide range of topics showcasing eloquence, wisdom, virtue, balance, and knowledge. This is a night you don’t want to miss!
*If you are a Grammar School Parent who plans to attend Senior Thesis Night, please RSVP by emailing Erin Drago (edrago@newcovschool.net).
Logos Theatre Summer Camps
For over 10 years The Academy of Arts has hosted weekly summer camps for young people of all ages! You will be receiving a pamphlet from your child’s teacher soon with more details. Registration is open and spots are limited, so sign up soon! Find out more at this link…
Camps & Auditions | The Academy of Arts | Making the Bible Come Alive
UPPER SCHOOL
T-Shirt Tuesday
Just a reminder that T-Shirt Tuesday is Tuesday, April 29. Wear a New Cov T-shirt or House shirt with dress code bottoms or jeans! This is our last T-Shirt Tuesday of the year so make sure you remember!
Half-Days: May 1-2
We will have half-days on Thursday May 1st and Friday May 2nd. With our Spring Theatre Production on Thursday and Friday night, and most of our upper school students involved, upper school will be dismissing at noon for them to prepare on both days. Moreover, 6th-8th grade will be taking the CLT on Friday, May 2nd, and will dismiss afterwards. CLICK HERE for the upper school schedule for these days.
6th - 8th CLT Testing: Fri., May 2
Our 6th - 8th grade students will be taking the Classical Learning Test (CLT) on Friday May 2nd. Mr. Barton will be sending out an email soon with details regarding what’s expected for this test. This will be a half-day (dismissal for upper school is 12:00) for these students after they finish the CLT.
Anne of Green Gables: May 1-3
Be sure to mark your calendars for our Spring Theatre Production hosted by Anderson University at their Student Center Theatre. Students have been working hard every day after school in preparation for this year's performance. Shows will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A huge thanks to Mrs. Holmberg, our director! Be on the lookout for tickets sales soon!
One Day House Camp at Look Up Lodge: Mon., May 5
We are excited to announce a one day spring "House Camp" for our 6th - 12th grade classes on Monday, May 5th. We will leave NCS at 7:45am and return by 4:00 pm. Please complete one form per student who is attending using THIS LINK.
If you are a Schole student participating in our House System, the cost for this trip is $22. (Make checks payable to NCS.)
Senior Thesis Night: Fri., May 9 at 6:00 pm
The whole school is invited to this year’s Senior Thesis Night where our seniors will take up various issues and seek to move the audience. This event begins at 6:00 pm.
Final Exams
Seniors will have Final Exams on Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15.
All other Upper Schoolers will have Final Exams during the last week of school, Monday through Wednesday, May and 21.
Stay Tuned for the Final Exams schedule which will be posted here and on the main office bulletin board!
Scholé
April Treasure: Grace Alone
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Field Trip to Clemson Botanical Gardens: Mon., Apr. 28
South Carolina Botanical Gardens Field Trip in Clemson at 10 am
Upper Scholé Books and Bagels: Mon., May 12
10:30 to 11:30 at the Bagel Shop. Come and enjoy fellowship and study time together!
End of Year Ceremony: Mon., May 12, 6:30 pm
Please bring the whole family and invite friends as well as we enjoy all we have learned of God's creation this year!
Farm Day at the Sullivan’s: Fri., May 16
We will enjoy the farm, work on a farm project, and feast together at the end to celebrate the end of the year! More details to come!
Mark Your Calendars (Summer Dates)
Parent Training for 2025-2026 School Year: July 21-23
July 21 6 to 8 pm for parents
July 22 Upper Scholé Training 2 to 8
July 23 Grammar Scholé Training 2 to 8