SEAHAWKS' NEWS
April 14, 2023

A weekly update for
Cape Cod Academy families
ALL-SCHOOL NEWS
This is Opening Night for
Samantha Spade, Ace Detective
Join us for this weekend’s production of Samantha Spade, Ace Detective. Performances take place at Cape Cod Academy on Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for general admission and $5.00 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased at the door.
Bake Sale & Dress-Down Days

Cape Cod Academy's Student Council will hold a bake sale on Thursday, April 20 and a dress-down day fundraiser on Friday, April 21 ($5) to raise money for the upper school prom. Please help support our students.
Parents' Association to Host Community-Wide Yard Sale
Cape Cod Academy’s Parents’ Association (PA) is hosting a community-wide yard sale on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on our campus. CCA families are invited to participate by purchasing a table for $50 where you will be able to display and sell any items you wish to get rid of. These include toys, clothing, sports/fitness equipment, kitchen items, home décor, and any seasonal items. Proceeds from your sales are yours to keep. This event will be advertised in the local media. If you are interested in participating, please sign up here. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 18.
Upcoming Events

Friday, April 14
Professional Development Day
Half day of school (11:30 dismissal) for all grades K-12

Introduction to the US for Eighth Graders

School Musical, Samantha Spade, Ace Detective, at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 15
School Musical, Samantha Spade, Ace Detective, at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, April 17
Patriots' Day
No School

Saturday, April 22
PA's Community-Wide Yard Sale from 9:00-12:00 p.m. at CCA

Tuesday, April 25
Introduction to the MS for Fifth Graders

Thursday, April 27
LS Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School for Lower School Students Only

Friday, April 28
LS Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School for Lower School Students Only
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences for Lower School Families

Parent-Teacher Conferences for lower school families will take place on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28. There is no school for lower school students on those two days. 
 
Parents of lower school students should have begun scheduling conferences. Appointments with lower school homeroom teachers are 20 minutes each and 10 minutes with specialists. Please log onto the school website and select the "Resources" tab at the top of the page and click on the "Pick-A-Time, Parent-Teacher Conference" post. 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". The Pick-A-Time system will close on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm. If you need help logging onto the website or have any difficulties setting up your appointments, please call the school at 508-428-5400 and ask for Carol Williams or Katie Newhall.
Tianya Liu Earns Honorable Mention in the 2023 USA Biolympiad Competition

Congratulations to Tianya Liu for earning honorable mention in the 2023 USA Biolympiad (USABO) competition. Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, the USABO is the nation’s most prestigious biology education and testing program for high school students. The USABO is a four-tier series of exams that demands the absolute best of students in biology theoretical and laboratory knowledge. Eleven thousand students register annually to participate in USABO’s national biology exams. Congratulations, Tianya!
Coach Sears to Offer Fitness Clinics This Summer
Coach Sears, Cape Cod Academy’s Director of Strength and Conditioning, will be offering fitness clinics this summer for ages 10-19. With more than 20 years of experience, Coach Sears is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He will be offering three sessions running July 24-28, July 31-August 3, and August 7-10, 2023 for the following age groups:
  • Foundations for Grades 6 & 7
  • Performance Prep for Grades 8 & 9
  • Elite Performance for Grades 10-12
  • LEAP Speed Camp for Ages 10-19
Learn more about the fitness clinics here.
The Spring Gala & Auction is One Month a Way
Buy A Raffle Ticket for a Nantucket Escape!
Cape Cod Academy’s largest fundraising event, the Spring Gala & Auction, will be held on Friday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oyster Harbors Club. This all-school fundraiser will feature dinner and live and silent auctions. We hope you will join us for an evening of celebration. Tickets are now available and can be purchased via the link below. 
This year, we are excited to announce a new raffle item as part of the Gala. Anyone can purchase a raffle ticket now for $50 for the chance to win an Escape to Nantucket. This raffle item includes a two-night stay in a classic king bedroom at Nantucket's newest hotel, Hotel Pippa, along with continental breakfast for two each morning and a bar voucher. This package includes two round-trip passenger tickets on the Steamship Authority High-Speed Hy-Line Ferry from Hyannis to and from Nantucket. Enjoy a gift card valued at $500 towards dining at Galley Beach, a premier beach-front fine dining experience on Nantucket. While you are on the island, Stop in and enjoy a $250 dollar gift card to Cisco Brewery. Purchase your tickets online or at the Gala. The drawing will take place at the Gala, but you do not need to be in attendance to win.
Cape Cod Academy is pleased to offer our students in kindergarten through grade 5 the opportunity to participate in after-school sports activities after school. Students will be able to choose from several different sports and/or field day games led by Coach Marvullo. Classes will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting the week of April 24. You can sign up for all five weeks or choose by the week. 

Week 1: Monday, April 24 & Wednesday, April 26
Week 2: Monday, May 1 & Wednesday, May 3
Week 3: Monday, May 8 & Wednesday, May 10
Week 4: Monday, May 15 & Wednesday, May 17
Week 5: Monday, May 22 & Wednesday, May 24

Classes are contingent upon adequate enrollment (maximum of 20 per class) and are weather dependent, but we will try to reschedule classes that are impacted by the weather. Students must have their sneakers with them for each class, along with a snack and their own water bottle. Sports equipment is provided by Cape Cod Academy for every class. Pick up each day will be by the lower school playground.
ATHLETICS UPDATE
CCA Athletes Named to Cape Cod Times'
Best Players of Cape Cod
The Cape Cod Times recently announced the 2022-23 Best Players from Cape Cod. We are pleased to share that four Cape Cod Academy students made this prestigious list:
Mike Berry '26, Jenna Marsh '25, Lili Shanahan '25, and Tamarr Washington '25
Jenna Marsh '25
Lili Shanahan '25
Pictured left to right: Tamarr Washington '25 and Mike Berry '26
Athletes of the Week
Pictured left to right: Brady Livingston '25, Lacrosse; Maddie DeFrancisci '26, Sailing; and Tilly Crosby '26, Lacrosse
Pictured left to right: Lydia Stanney '27, Sailing; Dominic Coppa '29, Baseball; and Henry Daigle '29, Tennis
AROUND CAMPUS
Marine Science Students Visit Lewis Bay
Juniors and seniors studying marine science at CCA are learning about the marine fisheries industry. They visited the waterfront in Lewis Bay to look at local fishing techniques and regulations, and they discussed other uses of the waterfront in the area.
The Curtain Goes Up This Evening

Cape Cod Academy students have been preparing for this weekend’s production of Samantha Spade, Ace Detective. They look forward to their performances tonight and tomorrow.
Registration is Open for Summer Programs

Cape Cod Academy is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a variety of summer programs that will take place on our campus. Science, arts & crafts, coding, cooking, swimming, academic, fitness, and a variety of sports camps are among the offerings. Check out our website for registration and details
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