CEA News & Features

News & Features

How Private School Teachers Adapt to Changing Educational Needs

In an era where educational requirements are frequently evolving, private school teachers find themselves at the forefront…

CEA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Each year we close out our Thanksgiving celebrations with the CEA Turkey Trot! Students from 1st through…

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Each year, we come together to provide food for those who most need the support in our…

Honor Society Induction Ceremony

On November 13th we held our annual Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to the eighth grade students…

XC State Championship

Congratulations to our Cross Country teams who finished their season with amazing performances at the FLYRA state…

Why Private School Alumni Excel in College and Careers

Private school alumni often excel in college and their subsequent careers, frequently outperforming their public school counterparts….

Family Fun Day

Our annual  Family Fun Day on November 16th was an incredible day of fun, games and quality time…

Welcome Sofía Vila Fernández, Spanish Language Auxiliary

We would like to welcome Sofía Vila Fernández, our new Spanish Language Auxiliary for the 2024-2025 school…

Walk for Parkinson’s 2025

On October 18th, the Senior Dance Mastery, Senior Art Mastery, and National Junior Honor Society participated in…

Caring Cougars Halloween Costume Drive

Each year our Caring Cougars Junior Mastery (3rd-5th grade) organizes a Halloween Costume Drive to support the Miami-Dade County Foster…

8th Grade Moms Breakfast

On September 20th our 8th grade moms had a special time to bond at their milestone breakfast…

Student Council Executive Board

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Council Executive Board! Arella Wagner, PresidentMaria Paula Avila, Vice-PresidentMadeleine Rodriguez, SecretaryMarianne Murrle,…

Grandparents’ Day Breakfasts

Our Grandparents’ Day Breakfasts were a great success! We are grateful to our amazing teachers, to Mrs….

New Events & Activities Coordinator

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Veronica Castillo to a new position at CEA as our Activities…

Kinder and Pre-Primary Parties

Our Kinder and Pre-Primary parties were a huge success and beautiful way for our incoming preschoolers and…

Esencia Literary Magazine 2024 Published!

Each year the Esencia Literary Magazine Senior Mastery program compiles their writing throughout the year to design and create…

Celebration of the Arts

On Saturday, June 1st, we are proud to present Celebration of the Arts, featuring our singers, dancers, and musicians in…

Sports Banquet

The Sports Banquet (for athletes in fifth through eighth grade) took place on Monday, June 3rd. There…

Art Show

Congratulations to Ms. Karina Vazquez, Visual Arts Department Head, for her endless creativity, vision, and dedication to…

6th Grade Science Fair

Congratulations to our Sixth Grade Science Fair Winners! 1st Place – Sophie De La BlancaWhat are the…

8th Grade Celebrations

The end of their CEA journeys is near, and it’s time to celebrate! There are multiple events…

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the fourth grade class who received their First Holy Communion on April 27th. May God…

La Plume Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to Evangelina Castellon and Maria Espin (8th grade) and Gianna Piloto (class of 2023) for their…

Conservatory Spring Music Concert Series

The Spring Music Concerts are an opportunity for our music students to showcase their progress and perform…

Second Grade Night Under the Stars

On Friday, April 19th, second grade held their annual “Night Under the Stars” event to close out…

50th Annual 8th Grade Trip to Disney

This year, the eighth grade had their annual class trip to Disney, marking 50 years since the…

Certamen Literario Winners

Congratulations to Mila Diaferia (3rd grade) and Olivia Gomez (8th grade) for winning first place in their…

Presidential Physical Fitness Awards

Congratulations to the CEA Presidential Physical Fitness Award Winners!  These students were the top performers in the…

Shake the Ground Dance Competition

The weekend of March 23rd-25th, our Junior and Senior Dance Mastery and Conservatory dance students participated in…

Conchita Film Festival

The Second Annual Conchita Film Festival was on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. The students in the…

Nutrition Seminar for Dancers and Runners

On March 12th, Mary Shaw, Registered Dietitian, came to CEA and gave a wonderful presentation to our…

Career Day 2024

Our annual Career Day was a huge success! Students had the time to engage in a numerous…

Dance, Music, and Voice Masteries in NYC

The Senior Dance, Music, and Voice Masteries spent four days in New York City taking classes and…

Family Affair 2024

Family Affair is a decades-long tradition at Conchita Espinosa Academy. On Saturday, February 24th, we came together for a…

Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the students inducted into the CEA Honor Societies! Students became part of the National Junior…

FOURTH GRADE TRIP TO ST. AUGUSTINE

Fourth grade had a very successful trip to St. Augustine, Florida, in conjunction with their study of…

Hoop It Up!

Friday, February 2nd Hoop it Up is a one day basketball tournament, where teams will play a…

New World Symphony Field Trip

Being exposed to the cultural richness available in our city and to quality concerts and performances is…

ISSF Star Students 2024

Each year the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) allows schools to designate three students as STARS….

10U Soccer Team Champions!

Congratulations to the “10&Under A” soccer team! The team did a great job playing Pinecrest North in…

Conservatory Dance & Martial Arts Open Classes

Conservatory Dance and Martial Arts Open Classes will take place the week of February 5th through February…

Scholastic Book Fair

It’s time for our annual Scholastic Book Fair! Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our…

8th Grade Christmas Play

Wednesday, December 20th – for familiesThursday, December 21st – for the school The Eighth Grade Christmas Musical…

Christmas in the Gardens

Friday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl Christmas in the Gardens celebration of music and dance…

Second Grade Nativity

Monday, December 11th – for familiesTuesday, December 12th – for the school The Second Grade Nativity Play…

Thanksgiving Celebrations

Our Thanksgiving Celebrations included classroom and grade-wide celebrations, as well as our annual Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Assemblies,…

Music in Central Park

Thursday, December 14th at 9:45 a.m.CEA Central Park It’s the holidays, when the CEA/CEC campus is filled with…

Conservatory Holiday Showcase

Saturday, December 16th4:00 p.m.Rosita Segovia Theatre The Conservatory holiday showcase will feature dance and music performances by…

Dance in Central Park

Tuesday, December 19th10:00 a.m. CEA Central Park Dance in Central Park will be a holiday celebration of dance…

Florida Dance Association Young Dancer Workshop

The Senior Dance Mastery and invited CEC dancers traveled to Gainesville, Florida to attend the Florida Dance…

Cross Country State Championships

The Junior and Senior Cross Country teams competed at the State Championships at Holloway Park in Lakeland,…

Caring Cougars Halloween Costume Drive

Each year our Caring Cougars Junior Mastery organize the Halloween Costume Drive to benefit children in our…

Halloween Parade

Halloween is one of our favorite traditions at CEA. On Tuesday, 10/31, we had our annual Halloween…

Estampas del Quixote

Saturday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m.Rosita Segovia Theatre  On Saturday, November 4th, the Conservatory Spanish Dance Department presented…

Walk for Parkinson’s

National Junior Honor Society, Dance Honor Society, Senior Dance Mastery, Art Honor Society, and Art Mastery joined…

Family Fun Day

On October 15th, we celebrated our annual Family Fun Day! Thank you to all the families who…

Spanish Dancers Perform at FIU Spanish Conference

On September 25th, the Spanish dance department was invited back to perform as the official representatives of…

Welcome Irene Martín García

We welcome Irene Martín García, our new Spanish conversation auxiliary. Irene will be supporting our Spanish program, Español Para…

National Junior Honor Society

The National Junior Honor Society students, under the leadership of Ms. Julio, have exemplified the essence of…

Esencia Literary Magazine 2023

Each year the Esencia Literary Magazine Senior Mastery program compiles their writing throughout the year to design and create a…

Kinder and Pre-Primary Parties

Our new K3, K4, and Pre-Primary students and families really enjoyed their Back to School parties! Students…

Congratulations CEA Class of 2023!

Congratulations to CEA Class of 2023! This year’s class is an amazing group of intelligent, creative, and…

Sports Banquet

Congratulations to the many athletes who were celebrated at last night’s Sports Banquet! This year was an…

Conchita Cinema Film Festival

Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. Conchita Cinema mastery students have spent the year learning about film-making…

Visual Arts Show

Congratulations to Ms. Vazquez and our amazing young artists for the success of this year’s art show!…

Ana Carrazana Visits Dance Mastery

Ana Carrazana, CEA class of 2013, gave a wonderful talk to the Senior Dance Mastery students. After…

Spring Dance Concert

The Spring Dance Concert is a celebration of the work and progress of our Conservatory dancers. Congratulations…

Conservatory Spring Music Concerts

The Spring Music Concerts feature the CEC music students across the department’s various levels. Concerts will took…

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the members of the CEA Fourth Grade class who celebrated their First Holy Communion on…

Miami FC Soccer Clinic

On April 20th, the soccer players in K4 through the eighth grade benefitted from a great soccer…

6th Grade Science Fair

Congratulations to the 2023 Science Fair winners! 1st Place – Isabella Moreno 2nd Place – Letizia Barboza…

Dancers at Shake the Ground Competition

Congratulations to all of the dancers who participated in the Shake the Ground Competition in Ft. Lauderdale!…

Career Day 2023

For Career Day, students from K3 through eighth grade went through rotations listening to volunteer parents’ presentation…

Caring Cougars and Jar of Hearts

Caring Cougars worked on a school wide initiative with local non-profit foundation, Jar of HeARTS to enrich…

Parent Series: Picky Eaters and Healthy Eating

Guest speaker, Carla Duenes, guided an a conversation on managing Picky Eaters and Healthy Eating for kids. The…

Conchita Legacy Concert

As part of our 90th Anniversary celebrations, the Conservatory Music Department was proud to present the Conchita…

Family Affair

Family Affair has been a decades-long tradition at Conchita Espinosa Academy.    On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the…

Jornadas Español Excelente Universidad de Salamanca y Edinumen

CEA Spanish faculty attended the Jornadas Español Excelente Conference for Spanish Language educators presented by Universidad de Salamanca and…

El Prado Itinerante at CEA

CEA was selected to host El Prado Itinerante, a temporary exhibit that has traveled all the way…

4th Grade Trip to St. Augustine

Tuesday, January 31st -Thursday, February 2nd As part of their study of Florida History, fourth grade students…

ISSF STAR Students

Each year the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) allows each school to designate up to three…

Hoop It Up!

Hoop it Up is a one day basketball tournament, where teams will play a 3 game guarantee…

La Plume Writing Competition Winners

Congratulations to the CEA students who participated in the La Plume Writing Contest! The contest is open…

Scholastic Book Fair

The 2023 Scholastic Book Fair was a great success! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires…

Parent Series: Cybersecurity and Social Media

Sophia Garcia, owner of SG Media Agency facilitated a fascinating conversation with our parents about the risks…

1st & 2nd Grade Health Fair

First grade has been studying health and nutrition with their teachers, including learning about muscles and bones,…

Second Grade Nativity Play

The second grade has been one of CEA’s most cherished traditions for over 30 years. Each year,…

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Students in 1st-7th grades participated in the annual CEA Turkey Trot! Everyone did an amazing job, and…

Estampas del Quijote

Estampas del QuijoteSaturday, November 5th5:00 p.m.Rosita Segovia Theatre Estampas del Quijote is a collection of scenes and fragments…

Honor Societies Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the eighth grade students who were inducted into honor societies! Students were inducted into National…

Congratulations Volleyball Champions!

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity “A” Volleyball team for winning their league championship! It was an amazing…

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Each year, we come together to provide food for those who most need the support in our…

Christmas in the Gardens

Christmas in the GardensFriday, December 9th 7:00 p.m. Christmas in the Gardens is a celebration of music and dance…

Halloween Parade

Our annual Halloween Parade was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who so joyfully…

Senior Dance Mastery at Young Dancer Workshop

From October 27-30, the Senior Dance Mastery traveled to Gainesville, Florida for the annual Young Dancer Workshop…

Cross Country Teams at State Championship

On October 28-29, the Cross Country teams competed at the FLYRA State Championships in Lakeland, Florida. Both…

Music in Central Park

Thursday, December 15th Our Music Department’s holiday celebration featuring musical performances by the Junior and Senior Music…

Upcoming Events

Christmas in the Gardens

Presented by Miami Dance Futures, Christmas in the Gardens is a celebration of the holiday season through…

Music in Central Park

The Conservatory holiday showcase will feature numerous music performances by the students in the CEA and CEC…

2nd Grade Nativity

The Second Grade Nativity Play has been a CEA tradition for over 30 years! This year’s performances…

8th Grade Christmas Musical

It’s a CEA Tradition that each year, our principal directs the 8th Grade Musical! This Christmas play…

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