The Patriot Press

CCA motto: To share the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, preparing hearts and minds to impact the world for Him.

CCA Guiding Principles: We teach 1) Christian Principles and Character, through 2) Christ Centered Academic Excellence, while promoting 3) American Patriotism.

Welcome to the Patriot Press Newsletter. This weekly publication is created by the CCA High School Publication class; it will contain vital information for you as you navigate the 2024-25 CCA school year. If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email stownsend@clintonacademy.org and we will add it. Newsletters will go out every Monday.

If you have photos of field trips, club events, or class activities, please share those pictures with us so we can include them in this year's yearbook. Publication students are pictured below left to right: Jacob, Brooklyn, Maggie, Sophia, Lilly, Carissa, Kynlee, Allie & Miyah.

Parent Reminders for this Week…

Sept. 16-Sept 20

• Celebrate Freedom Week

• 8:45-10:45am, 5th graders will help at MOPS
• 9th-12th Grades will meet with Jostens (class rings & senior items)

Thursday, Sept 19

• School Pictures

• Patriot Honor Society Induction Ceremony; CCA Gym at 6pm

Parent Reminders for this Month…

Wednesday, Sept 25

• See You at the Pole at 8:10am

September is the month of love at CCA. A Bible verse we can look to to remember how to love others is, 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a "Love is patient, kind, and never ends. It does not boast, envy, or insist on its own way."

Three students were interviewed and asked, “What do you think of when you think of love?” Korvin from 4th grade said, “My parents love for me.” Sarah from 8th grade said, “Being kind to others.” Oliver from 10th grade said, “God’s love for us.” --Brooklyn

Kynlee observed K4 to see what they learned in their second week of school. When she got to their classroom, students were singing and dancing to “The Good Morning Song.” When the song was over, they all sat down on the floor and began to sing the months of the year and days of the week songs. Aspen led the class in the calendar and the weather. Students then named a few fruits and colored a fruit page. While they were coloring they talked quietly to each other and sang a few songs. Finally, it was time for Pledges; K4 pledged to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible. After pledges, students learned a Bible story about David, who was in the fields obeying his dad, being brave by protecting the sheep, and answered questions about it.

Celebrate Freedom Week was started in Texas by Rick Green while serving as a state representative in March of 2001. The point of celebrating freedom is to invest in the next generation and make sure that American exceptionalism is instilled in hearts and minds. According to Texas Education Agency, each year, during the week that includes September 17, schools honor Celebrate Freedom Week to highlight the values and ideals on which the United States was founded, as-well-as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. Students at CCA learn about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.

This country needs our help to ensure that every student in America is learning the principles of freedom in our founding documents, and since CCA is a Patriotic school, that is why we are choosing to celebrate freedom this week! --Sophia

This week’s survey says question was, “Do you like apple pie or pumpkin pie better? Sixty-one students were surveyed and Pumpkin pie won with 32 votes; however, it was close with apple pie having 29 votes. Fun fact, pumpkin pie was first served at the pilgrims second Thanksgiving after arriving in America. --Maggie

This month's teacher feature is Galilee Neal. She teaches 4th grade, and leads the Patriots Performing Art Club. She grew up in the Philippines, and attended college at Roosevelt College, Cainta, Rizal Philippines. She loves all kinds of sports including track, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis. She also loves to watch movies and draw or paint.

She is married to Jeremiah Neal, they have a dog and 5 children; Timothy, David, Micah, Maia, and Haven. Mrs. Neal's favorite Bible verse is Mark 12:30; Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. --Allie

This past Friday was the very first CCA chapel that began with worship songs from CCA’s student led worship team! Currently one drummer, Corban, and ten singers are leading worship: Maggie, Katie, Allie, Caroline, Mayme, Arianna, Audrey, Clara, Kennedy, and Brooklyn is in charge of inputting words and advancing the slides. Students sang three songs on Friday morning to open chapel worship. These songs were: Goodbye Yesterday, Dancing on the Waves, and Oceans! All in attendance were so blessed by their willingness to lead chapel and share their beautiful gifts from the Lord. --Carissa

CCA chapel was opened by 5th grade on Friday with pledges and prayer. The chapel presenter was Pastor Joey Conway from North East Baptist Church, and he talked about optical illusions. An optical illusion is something that deceives the eye by appearing to be other than it is. He then showed us several different optical illusions. There have been illusions ever since the Garden of Eden when Satan played a trick on Eve. A Bible verse that he shared with us was, 1 Corinthians 3:18, and it says, “Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” Satan has been studying mankind for several thousand of years, but us believers are not a match for him, but only with the help of God.

Some main points that he left us with were: we should chose to be a fool for Christ instead of caring if the world likes us, and we should be aware if all think well of us, or if everyone always thinks highly of you because not everyone will like how Christians have put their faith in Jesus.

--Carissa

Clinton Christian Academy Patriots hosted the Center Place Eagles for a home match-up on September 9th. In all the previous games against CPRS, CCA has lost to the Eagles. The Patriots came out on the field with a strong offense, excellent communication, and teamwork like no other. Thirteen minutes into the game, Mason scored a goal. CPRS answered back with determination and they scored. Right before half-time, Collin scored off of a penalty kick making the score was 2-1.

Hadley, the goal keeper, stopped a penalty kick from CPRS. Colton had a great assist to Mason, who made a goal. The final score was 3-1, Patriots were victorious! This was the first time in school history that the Patriots beat the Eagles. They have worked hard for this win, and it was an exciting game. Come support your Patriots at the next soccer game vs Plaza Heights on September 17th. --Brooklyn

On Monday, September 9th, our Junior High, JV, and Varsity volleyball teams hosted CPRS. All games had some really good matches. The Junior High team won in 2 sets. Set 1: 25-18, and set 2: 25-16. The JV team also won in 2 sets. Set 1: 25-22, and set 2: 25-19. The final game of the evening was the Lady Patriot's Varsity game; they won against CPRS. The 1st set 25-11, and the 2nd set 25-16. The games were intense, but exciting to watch. Fun Fact, this was the first time ever in CCA history that CCA won against CPRS. --Miyah

Sept 16

• Home volleyball game: JH/V vs Training Center Restoration; JH at 4:30, V at 6:30.

• Soccer Team & Individual Photos at 3:30pm at the Soccer Complex

Sept 17

• Away volleyball game: JH/JV/V vs Plaza Heights; JH at 4:30; JV and V will follow

• Away soccer game: V vs Plaza Heights at 5:00; Bus departs at 2:00

Sept 19

• Home Soccer Game: JH vs St. Peters at 5:30

Sept 20

• Away Volleyball Game: JH/V vs Overland Christian; JH at 4:30, and V at 5:30

• Away soccer game: V vs Overland Christian V at 5:00; Bus departs at 2:30pm

Our 2025 CCA Seniors are raising money for their senior trip which is partly a mission trip and partly a fun trip. They will be going to southeast Georgia to work in a food pantry, and Christian camp for foster children.

This year, our seniors also have an opportunity to go on CCA's very first out of country mission trip to Belize. Money raised will first go towards the Senior trip to Georgia/Florida but we have hope that if enough money is raised it will cover some of the cost to their Belize trip.

Orders have been placed for the Laundry Soap fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who supported our seniors by purchasing.

CCA Seniors also sell homemade cookies every Thursday morning! Students love this! Just $1

The CCA Seniors will have a Yard Sale in November. Mrs. Hyke will send out more information later but please fill free to save and donate your yard sale items to them to sell!

Thank you so so much for all the love, prayers and support!

• 9/20 JH FCA at 8:30am

On Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm, 4-H held their first meeting of the year. This meeting was open to parents and students, and the purpose was for them to learn what 4-H has to offer. Many families attended this meeting. The question at roll call was, “What is your favorite subject in school?” Club leader, Sarah Kernohan, talked about the 4-H Clover Kids, ages 5-7. This program consisted of Club Leader, Rosalyn Wisniewski, presenting a slideshow of what the Club has done in the last year. This slideshow included the opportunities that are available through 4-H, as-well-as some pictures of last year's 4-H events. As a new addition, Mrs. Gwen Fischer is now helping with the High School 4-H. A lot of fun is in store for the 4-H year ahead!

• The next meeting will be held on October 6th at Darby and Sarah Kernohans house at 2pm.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining 4-H, please contact Rosalyn Wisniewski @ 660-525-2346. --Allie

Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. Students who are interested in being in student council are in the process of filling out applications for membership. These applications are due September, 18th, which is Wednesday.

CCA's performing arts club is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Neal. It was first started in the 2023-24 school year and was a big hit among CCA students! Practices will be on Mondays, from 3:15-4:30pm in the CCA Art Room. This club is open to any CCA student who would like to join. There is no cost.

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