SSCCA Blog
THANK YOU SPONSORS
SSCCA and the Winter Ball Committee would like to thank the following sponsors of this year's Winter Ball. Robin "Puck" Goodfellow Sponsorship: $1,500 Leverett & Associates,...
SSCCA - Jan 12, 2024
Save the Date
Save the date for SSCCA's 21st Annual Winter Ball. Friday, February 23rd, we will have a night of dining, music, and dancing. Tickets will go on sale starting December 15th, you can access the order...
SSCCA - Nov 09, 2022
Health Forms Deadline
Don't forget to send in your child's health forms by August...
Jen Frey - Jul 24, 2023
Back to School Already?
Be back to school ready Stores already have school supplies on the shelves, beat the lines and shop now so you're ready for September! You can find your child's supply list on...
Jen Frey - Jul 06, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to these local businesses that helped us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by their donations: The Vine on Main, Weis Markets, E.W. Beck's, Jersey Mike's We also...
SSCCA - Apr 24, 2023
2022 Annual Jog-A-Thon
We are gearing up for our first big fundraiser of the year, our Annual Jog-a-thon!It will be held on Friday, October 14th at 9:00am. Family and friends can support our students by donating per...
SSCCA - Sep 21, 2022
Winter Ball Sponsors
We are grateful to the following businesses and families who are sponsors of our 19th Annual Winter Ball. Silver Event Sponsors ($1,500)Playtime PasturesNorris...
SSCCA - Feb 17, 2022
SSCCA Annual Winter Ball 2022
St. Stephen's Classical Christian Academy will be hosting our Annual Winter Ball on Friday, February 18th at 6:30pm. This year's theme is A Night in Paris and will be an evening of fun and...
SSCCA - Jan 05, 2022
20th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us on Saturday, August 7, from 12pm - 3pm for the SSCCA's 20th Anniversary Celebration! Fun, food, and fellowship will abound! Click here to RSVP and let us know how many will be...
SSCCA - Jul 04, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Debbie Kroh, Kindergarten
Those who know Debbie Kroh know that she's always quick with a story and smile, and even quicker to help fill a need! That might be why she's served so flexibly in so many roles at the Academy,...
Jen Frey - May 18, 2021
11th Annual Grandparents’ Day Celebration Live Streamed!
Thursday, May 6th was a special, albeit unusual, day at SSCCA. In a typical year, JK - 8th grade classes would present songs and selections to a sanctuary full of supportive grandparents,...
Jen Frey - May 13, 2021
Annual “Cowboy” BBQ
One of the much anticipated traditions of sixth grade is Mr. Dykes' yearly "Cowboy Barbecue." Although Covid caused this year's barbecue to be rescheduled from November to May, the sixth graders...
Jen Frey - May 11, 2021
She’s Not “Horsing” Around!
After just a few minutes of talking with SSCCA eighth grader Carly Clark, you come away smiling. Her joy is contagious and her enthusiasm about horses just might make you want to pick up...
Jen Frey - May 06, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Tiffany Olson, 8th Grade
Meet Tiffany Olson, SSCCA's highly enthusiastic and energetic 8th grade teacher. Mrs. Olson has been teaching at SSCCA for 4 years. Prior to that she taught high school history in...
Jen Frey - May 04, 2021
Bringing History to Life
Each year, Headmaster Dykes, who loves teaching 6th grade history, looks forward to taking his class on three special field trips that help bring Civil War history to life for his students:...
Jen Frey - Apr 30, 2021
Nothing like a “Servant’s Touch”
At SSCCA we have been incredibly blessed with teachers and staff who have gone above and beyond during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Despite the uncertainty in the world at large in 2020 due to Covid...
Jen Frey - Apr 29, 2021
The Love for Learning
Written by Jayme BohnReprinted from A Cruce Salus As a young parent, I wanted what was best for my children. I guided, loved, and nurtured them. But when my youngest entered first grade, all...
Jen Frey - Apr 06, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Headmaster Dykes, 6th Grade
Headmaster Dykes has been teaching for 22 years, the last 14 of which he's spent at SSCCA, providing instruction in Logic, Bible, History, Literature, Art, and P.E in addition to running the day...
Jen Frey - Mar 26, 2021
REMEMBER
As Palm Sunday approaches and ushers in Holy Week, perhaps you are curious what Maundy Thursday celebrates or why "Good Friday" is called "good." The following letter was written by Rev. Eric...
Jen Frey - Mar 25, 2021
Annual Speech Off Winners!
Each year in the Spring, SSCCA holds its annual In-House Speech Meet, followed by a competition of Speech Meet winners, called the Speech Off. This event has many purposes, such as training the...
Jen Frey - Mar 18, 2021
Dr. Seuss is fun so what do you say? Let’s celebrate his birthday today!
Thanks to Mrs. Kroh and her family, SSCCA students were recently visited by "Clyde," Dr. Seuss' made-up cousin, to help celebrate Dr. Seuss' 117th birthday. Clyde read to the children and then gave...
Jen Frey - Mar 16, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Margaret Lambooy, Latin
Mrs. Margaret Lambooy, SSCCA's Latin teacher, has been an educator for over 30 years and is in her ninth year of teaching at SSCCA. She loves the spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship, and...
Jen Frey - Mar 10, 2021
Celebrating the 100th Day of School
We are a "celebrating" people. We celebrate births. We celebrate birthdays. We celebrate losing a first tooth, great report cards, winning special sports games, graduating, getting accepted into...
Jen Frey - Mar 09, 2021
Reflections on President’s Day, Part Two
By SSCCA Headmaster John Dykes Following my last post, I want now to speak about the "elephant in the room" when we talk about the greatness of our Founding Fathers. The issue that has...
Jen Frey - Mar 05, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Anna Featherman, 5th Grade
Mrs. Featherman helping with carline in 2019. It's not every day that you meet a classical educator who was blessed to received a classical education herself! Born and raised in Florida, Mrs....
Jen Frey - Mar 02, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Kim Rosch, 2nd Grade
The ever-smiling Mrs. Rosch. When you need a little bit of sunshine in the midst of your day, Mrs. Rosch is the one to call! Never short of a smile or friendly word, she has been a wonderful,...
Jen Frey - Feb 25, 2021
Reflections on Presidents Day from our Headmaster, Part One
Written by Mr. John Dykes "In reflecting on Presidents Day, I am drawn this year to remember our founding fathers and am especially grateful for our first four presidents and their contributions...
Jen Frey - Feb 23, 2021
SSCCA Student Featured on MPT’s MD Farm and Harvest
Meet Kelsey Condon, SSCCA 8th grader and Woodstock's up and coming farm girl! If you happened to see Kelsey's photo on MPT's MD Farm and Harvest, you'd only be scratching the surface of her love...
Jen Frey - Feb 18, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Susan Smith, First Grade
(Photo of Susan Smith, taken in 2019.) Mrs. Smith started teaching first grade at SSCCA in Feb 2015, but her teaching career actually began over thirty years ago as a home school mom of five! ...
Jen Frey - Feb 11, 2021
We Have Options! Half Day and Full Day JK & K
We all know that life isn't "one size fits all." Families have different circumstances and varying educational preferences. That is why at SSCCA we are glad to be able to offer both half-day...
Jen Frey - Feb 10, 2021
SSCCA Alumna Has a Passion for Music
SSCCA Alumna, Anna Mattix, is "at home" on the keyboard. Meet Anna Mattix, an SSCCA alumna and a Christiana Homeschool Academy (CHA) junior who has spent her high school years rigorously studying...
Jen Frey - Feb 09, 2021
6 More Weeks of Winter
We know, we know, it's not the news you wanted to hear, especially after a year like 2020! Thankfully, despite Punxsutawney Phil's bleak Tuesday prediction of 6 more weeks of Winter, SSCCA...
Jen Frey - Feb 05, 2021
That’s a Corny Question!
Exploring God's creation through science is an important part of the curriculum at SSCCA. In this photo, an SSCCA 7th grader is learning to be a curious scientist by asking good questions during a...
Jen Frey - Feb 04, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Fran Frey, 4th Grade
Mrs. Fran Frey, 4th Grade Teacher Mrs. Frey's story truly is a "dreams really do come true" kind of tale. When asked as a young girl what she wanted to be when she grew up, her unhesitating...
Jen Frey - Feb 02, 2021
SSCCA Celebrates the Sanctity of Human Life
On Friday, January 29th, SSCCA students and staff came together for a special chapel service dedicated to celebrating the sanctity of human life. SSCCA 8th grader, Jaedyn Packett, spoke on behalf...
Jen Frey - Feb 01, 2021
SSCCA Student Serves with Sea Cadets
8th grader Andrew Cavrak has no shortage of things to do. When he's not busy working on homework, taking care of his chickens, or doing oil changes, he can be found participating in Sea Cadets,...
Jen Frey - Jan 26, 2021
Headmaster Dykes’ Interview on WAVA
Interested in a private education for your child? Not sure what makes SSCCA different? Listen to Headmaster Dykes' recent interview with Don Kroah on WAVA below to learn more! Don Kroah, from...
Jen Frey - Jan 19, 2021
Want to Know the Real Election Day Winner?
The news may be in a buzz about who will really win the election, but shhhhh....we know already, and we can tell you! According to the afternoon Pre Kindergarten class, after a heated debate...
Jen Frey - Nov 11, 2020
Chick Fil A Drive Thru Fundraiser
Show your support for SSCCA on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Eldesrburg Chick Fil A Drive Thru and Chilled Nugget Tray Fundraiser! DRIVE-THRU ONLY. Come support St. Stephen's Classical...
Jen Frey - Nov 09, 2020
Covid 19 Update
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life around us, yet we are grateful at SSCCA to be able to offer in-person schooling and provide some sense of normalcy for our students. School may look and...
Jen Frey - Nov 06, 2020
It’s Okay to Have This Kind of Bee Inside!
Fridays in Fall have been busy at SSCCA! Today students in grades 1 through 6 tested their knowledge of spelling in a rousing Spelling Bee. The competition was especially vigorous in...
Jen Frey - Oct 23, 2020
One Potato, Two Potatoes, Three Potatoes, Four…
First Fruits Farm is a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious produce to those experiencing hunger in the Mid-Atlantic region. Since 2004, thousands of area...
Jen Frey - Oct 12, 2020
Celebrating Those Who Serve
Written by Margaret Lambooy Instead of its usual Veterans Day Chapel, the SSCCA community gathered on Friday, October 9, 2020, to celebrate a variety of service organizations. Following Morning...
Jen Frey - Oct 11, 2020
“Houston, we have….SPIRIT!”
There may not have been a space shuttle lift off this week, but the enthusiasm of SSCCA students launched us into an amazing spirit week! Students came decked out for old favorites like Sports...
Jen Frey - Oct 07, 2020
SSCCA’s Teachers Rise to Challenge
Covid-19 has radically impacted the way school is conducted, but one thing it hasn’t changed is the dedication and devotion of SSCCA’s teaching staff. Teachers have worked tirelessly to deliver...
Jen Frey - Mar 07, 2020
Students Turn a Blank Canvas Into a Gift of Love
On the morning of October 2nd, SSCCA K and JK students were hard at work. Not with the typical recitation of math facts, chanting of grammar jingles, or other engaging academic pursuits. Instead,...
SSCCA - Feb 01, 2020
“Houston, we have….SPIRIT!
There may not have been a space shuttle lift off this week, but the enthusiasm of SSCCA students launched us into an amazing spirit week! Students came decked out for old favorites like Sports...
SSCCA - Mar 31, 2016
