FINE ARTS NIGHT!!

Parents, your students (k-8th) have been working to present about 30-40 minutes of song during this Saturday evening event, next week on April 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at CDA. We invite you to bring them in their nicest dress clothes (uniforms are NOT required, but if uniforms are the nicest thing they have, they are welcome) and enjoy a presentation followed by a Silent Auction of student artwork and classroom art projects.

The proceeds from this event will go toward purchasing much-needed art to display around the building from artists whose work has stood the test of time and beautifully displays God’s glory. It will take time to fill our space with these works, but we want to start bringing inspiring beauty into our classrooms and hallways now.

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Parents, bring your items from the garage and basement! We’ll sell them for you, and any proceeds will go directly back into the school, Good things are happening on the side lot and we’d like to keep the momentum up. Anything that doesn’t sell will be donated or taken to the dump. Drop-off times are Tuesday through Friday, March 17th-20th, during school hours. We’ll have volunteers help us sort the items on Friday afternoon and then the sale will run from 7am until noon on Saturday, on the lawn. Thanks for helping make this a success!

Coram Deo Academy (CDA) is announcing a Spring Quarter 2026 Shakespeare class and

drama production for local students in grades 6 and up. This spring quarter class and final

performance will be held at Quinault Baptist Church, 5400 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick. The final

performance location is still to be decided and will only affect dress rehearsal week.

This class includes a guided four-week study of the play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, exciting

creative drama workshops, auditions, and a rehearsal schedule to prepare the students for a

final performance of which we all can be proud.

Students will be asked to enroll in the class, sign the conduct agreement, pay all

fees, and return forms with payment to the CDA Office, by February 27, 2026, the first day of

classes.

The cost to participate in the class is $75.00 per student, with a 20% discount for any additional

siblings.

Play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Dates: February 27 – May 2, 2026

Ages: Grades 6 and up

Coordinators: Mrs. Karen Nyman, Mrs. Mary Leenheer, and Mr. Ryan Scott

Cost: $75.00 per student. Family discounts and scholarships available.

Please contact CDA for enrollment information at 509-392-7420 or

office@coramdeo.academy

The times on the final week of rehearsals will be open-ended to allow for needed practice.

Fridays 3:15-5 PM, February 27-March 20

Tuesday & Fridays 3:15-5, March 24-April 24

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday April 27-30 3:15-TBD with a meal break

Performance May 1 at 7 pm and May 2 at 2 pm.

At CDA, we love Shakespeare!

• Julius Caesar in 2020

•The Tempest in 2022

• Much Ado About Nothing in 2024

SIGN UP & PAY HERE! (Deadline February 27th)

The CDA Board of Directors gives direction and oversight to the administration of CDA and meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month.

All members are invited and welcome to the first portion of the meeting and are welcome to ask questions of the board.

The typical meeting follows this order

1. An introductory word of encouragement or exhortation and prayer by a member

2. Comments or questions directed to the Board (in the presence of the Headmaster, or if by request, without the Headmaster present). (15 minutes)

3. Non-participating members are dismissed

4. Review and Comment of the Headmaster Report to the Board

5. Review and Comment on the Financial Report to the Board (From the Treasurer)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Executive Session (When Called by the Chairman)

9. Closing time of Prayer

The CDA Board of Directors gives direction and oversight to the administration of CDA and meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month.

All members are invited and welcome to the first portion of the meeting and are welcome to ask questions of the board.

The typical meeting follows this order

1. An introductory word of encouragement or exhortation and prayer by a member

2. Comments or questions directed to the Board (in the presence of the Headmaster, or if by request, without the Headmaster present). (15 minutes)

3. Non-participating members are dismissed

4. Review and Comment of the Headmaster Report to the Board

5. Review and Comment on the Financial Report to the Board (From the Treasurer)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Executive Session (When Called by the Chairman)

9. Closing time of Prayer

Please join us and invite friends and family to this year’s Christmas Program Fundraiser. Music, a short presentation about classical Christian education, and a play by our youngest students will be sure to fill your evening with joy as we celebrate this special time of year together.

The CDA Board of Directors gives direction and oversight to the administration of CDA and meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month.

All members are invited and welcome to the first portion of the meeting and are welcome to ask questions of the board.

The typical meeting follows this order

1. An introductory word of encouragement or exhortation and prayer by a member

2. Comments or questions directed to the Board (in the presence of the Headmaster, or if by request, without the Headmaster present). (15 minutes)

3. Non-participating members are dismissed

4. Review and Comment of the Headmaster Report to the Board

5. Review and Comment on the Financial Report to the Board (From the Treasurer)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Executive Session (When Called by the Chairman)

9. Closing time of Prayer

The CDA Board of Directors gives direction and oversight to the administration of CDA and meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month.

All members are invited and welcome to the first portion of the meeting and are welcome to ask questions of the board.

The typical meeting follows this order

1. An introductory word of encouragement or exhortation and prayer by a member

2. Comments or questions directed to the Board (in the presence of the Headmaster, or if by request, without the Headmaster present). (15 minutes)

3. Non-participating members are dismissed

4. Review and Comment of the Headmaster Report to the Board

5. Review and Comment on the Financial Report to the Board (From the Treasurer)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Executive Session (When Called by the Chairman)

9. Closing time of Prayer

Join us again this fall for a Glow Hike at Badger Mountain! We will meet at 4:30 pm and begin hiking up the front of Badger together. Slow hikers can expect about 40 minutes up and 30 minutes down. Fast hikers, 30 min up and 20 minutes down. There is also the option to take a longer trail down (40 min), but it can be confusing if you aren’t familiar with the trail. Students in K-5 must hike with an adult the entire time to ensure that everyone makes it back safely in the dark. Flashlights are recommended for adults. Everyone should be back down to the rendezvous point BY 6pm. It will be very dark and chilly. Plan accordingly!

Hikers can purchase a glow bag with glow sticks, a water bottle, and a granola bar at the bottom of the hill for $5/person. Come with your best Glow On and let’s enjoy summiting our local mountain and admiring the night lights together in God’s creation.

Coram Deo Academy Fall Festival

Friday, October 24, 2025 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Coram Deo Academy

Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at CDA’s annual Fall Festival! Bring your whole family for a night packed with laughter, games, and good old-fashioned community cheer.

Festival Highlights: • Stand around the fire with friends • Classic hot dogs & delicious treats • Family games and friendly competitions • Nerf War Zone & Bottle Toss • And plenty more surprises!

Tickets: Tickets will be available at the event or you can pre-purchase ahead of time.

100 tickets for $25, 225 tickets for $50, 500 tickets for $100

(Games and food items range between 3–10 tickets each.)

Don’t miss this night of joy and fellowship. Let’s eat, play, laugh, and celebrate the season together as a community!

Purchase items off our Amazon Wish List (5 rolls of tickets and 3 orders of silly string requested) for this event or use this Google Doc to sign up to bring food items to sell, and help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,000. Thank you for your help, everyone!

Optional After-School Play Practice
For Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Would your student love to participate in a play? I hope that MANY would! After school activities can be fantastic, but I realize many of you may already have various activities scheduled. As we are beginning to think of our annual Christmas Program (evening of Dec. 16th), we’d love to see what the interest level is of families to put on a short Christmas play as part of the event. We already have a director (Mrs. Meredith Worden, who directed our Fine Arts Night play last year). We just need enough interested students and some parents to help manage the practices. Does this sound delightful to you?! If so…

🕒 Practice Schedule:

• Begins Tuesday, October 21st

• Tuesdays, 3:00–4:00 pm (initially)

• As the program gets closer, we may add Thursdays

• Note: We will take breaks during the holidays

📍 Location: CDA Auditorium

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn their parts, practice songs, and prepare to share the joy of Christmas with our school community!

👉 Parent Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for 3-4 parents to help during practices with:

• Managing the children

• Assisting with rehearsals and transitions

If you can volunteer, please let us know when you sign up on the form below.

What a joyful addition to our Christmas Program a play could be!

IF your student would like to participate in the play, we need to have commitments by October 14th. Please sign up here!

Come join us at the Southridge Sports Complex (right next to the Carrousel of Dreams) and cheer on our Lions team! Court 3. No admission cost.

The CDA Board of Directors gives direction and oversight to the administration of CDA and meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month.

All members are invited and welcome to the first portion of the meeting and are welcome to ask questions of the board.

The typical meeting follows this order

1. An introductory word of encouragement or exhortation and prayer by a member

2. Comments or questions directed to the Board (in the presence of the Headmaster, or if by request, without the Headmaster present). (15 minutes)

3. Non-participating members are dismissed

4. Review and Comment of the Headmaster Report to the Board

5. Review and Comment on the Financial Report to the Board (From the Treasurer)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Executive Session (When Called by the Chairman)

9. Closing time of Prayer

Coram Deo Academy FUN RUN!

When: Thursday, October 3, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Where: Coram Deo Academy Field

What: Parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends are invited to cheer — or even run alongside our students! Students collect pledges per lap or flat donations. Every lap means more fun, encouragement, and support for CDA!

There will be prizes for top runners, enthusiastic participants, and pledge earners!

Bring chairs or blankets to cheer — or lace up your running shoes and join the race!

For pledge forms or more info, contact the office at office@coramdeo.academy.

Order Pictures HERE!

Join us for a movie night for students of all ages! $5 per person for admission and popcorn.

Students 6th grade and older, who would enjoy playing games instead, meet in room 206 and bring a snack to share and game to play.