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, unless CCA is out of school on Monday, and then it will go out on Tuesday.

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 left to right is:

February 24

• PHS Field Trip to Ronald McDonald House 8am-3:30pm

February 25

• JH & HS Valentine's Party from 1:10-2:20pm
• Pep Rally from 2:20-2:50pm in the CCA Gym
• JH Parent/Student Pizza Party from 6-7pm in CCA Gym

February 26

• Midterms go Home with students in 2nd-12th grades
• PHS & 6th Grade Field Trip to Wonders of Wildlife 7:30am-3pm

February 27

• K5 Field Trip to UCM from 9am-1pm

February 28

• Midterms should be signed by parents and returned to home room teachers
• US Student led Bible study from 7:30-7:55am

Due to the MCSAA State Soccer Tournament on Thursday, May 8th, the CCA Spring Concert for K4, K5, 1st and 2nd Grades has been changed to Tuesday, May 6th. It will be at the same time, which is 6pm.

February 24th is: National Tortilla Chip day and National Dance day.

• In 1857, the 1st perforated US postage stamps were delivered to the government.
• In 1868, the 1st US parade with floats happened in Mobile, Alabama.
• In 2020, a memorial service for NBA star Kobe Bryant was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. --Sophia

The February character trait of the month at CCA is goodness. I asked three students what goodness means to them. Isai from 5th grade said, “It’s about being kind, doing stuff for others and being helpful.” Deacon from 2nd grade said, “It means someone being kind to you.” Cole from 1st grade said, “It means being kind to someone.” Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

-Jacob

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, we thought you might like this devotion from “Proverbs 31 Ministries: Remembering God’s Goodness so You don’t have to be afraid,” which is based off of the Bible verse Isaiah 41:13, “For I the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’”

Click on this link to read more

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/05/13/remembering-gods-goodness-so-you-dont-have-to-be-afraid --Jacob

Happy belated birthday to Senior, Clara. She celebrated on Sunday, February 23rd. Senior, Timothy will celebrate on Feb. 26th and Gabriel in 3rd will have a birthday on March 2nd. --Lilly

Chapel on Friday, Feb. 14th, was opened with 6th grade leading students and staff in the pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible before saying a prayer. Pastor Marshall Trisler from the Nazarene church in Clinton brought the message. He asked for some volunteers: Asher, Seth, Lily, Micah, Isai, Jase, and Maya all went forward. They were each given a rubber band and told to shoot it as far as they could across the gym. Galatians 5:22-23 says, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Pastor Trisler talked about the choices we have, participating with God or fighting against Him. If we spend our lives fighting Him we won't get far in life. We need faith to follow Him. He gave examples of people in the Bible who had faith. Abraham had faith that God would give him a child, David had faith when he was king of Israel, and Joseph had faith when he was put in jail. We need to trust in God's plan more than what people have to say. If we learn to trust, walk, and talk with God then we can go really far in life. Those in attendance were challenged to learn to listen to Jesus a little better than they did yesterday, because when you do, you will find yourself loving Him more and more and striving to be more like Him. Pastor closed with a prayer and 6th led the school song. --Kynlee

Chapel on Friday, February 21st, was opened by the worship team who led us in singing. The K5 class then led us in pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible. Mogan prayed and Mr. Campos brought the message. He talked about his recent mission trip to Asia. He showed students photos of the Buddhist and Hindu places of worship and talked about how they write prayers on flags and hang them up. Mr. Campos also told us how important it was to make sure the windows were locked at the mission house they were staying in because monkeys can get in. One interesting fact he told us was, locals with sling shots could be found in crowded areas; they were there to shoot the monkeys who took belongings of bystanders and people vacationing. --Lilly

This week Kynlee surveyed 100 CCA students and teachers to find out if they would rather eat chocolate or gummies? While gummies received 40 votes, chocolate was the clear winner with 60 votes. Fun fact about chocolate is that it can improve your mood and reduce stress. --Kynlee

Kynlee observed the HS Spanish I class this week to find out what they are currently learning. Students were saying a Bible verse when she entered the room. Next, they took turns saying days of the week and describing the weather. Mrs. Ramirez talked about bullfighting and students answered questions. She asked if they would ever want to go to a bull fight? Mrs. Ramirez highlighted information that will be on the test they will have on Friday.

Students then learned how to write and say having ownership of something in Spanish and they completed a worksheet. Next, they practiced saying some sentences about ownership, while Mrs. Ramirez observed them. Finally, Mrs. Ramirez read about Felipe VI, the king of Spain. Students then took turns reading sentences on a worksheet.

Last week, the CCA Patriots traveled to Joplin, MO and Fort Scott, KS to participate in the MCSAA State Basketball Tournament.

The varsity girls played at 6pm on Thursday, Feb. 13th against Providence and dominated. The final score was 40-17 CCA. The girls played again on Friday, Feb. 14th at 6pm against Overland Christian. It was a close game, but the Lady Patriots won 50-45. The girls played their final game on Saturday for the Championship against Christian Learning Center. CCA won, 51-41, and took the Division II state title! CCA girls have now won three state titles in school history.

The boys varsity boys played on Thursday, Feb. 13th against Victory Christian and won 64-36. On Friday, Feb. 14th, the boys played their second game against Berean and won 67-47. In their final game, the boys played for the state championship title. This game was Saturday, Feb. 15th against Maranatha. The boys won 51-42 and took the Division III state title! This is the first time in school history that CCA boys are state champions. –Carissa

• Feb. 24...Track Practice begins for 6th-12th grades.
• Feb. 25...Boy Basketball Awards from 7:15-8:15pm in the CCA Gym
• Feb. 27...Girls Soccer Parent Meeting from 5:30-6:30pm in the CCA Gym.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a once a month meeting for all upper school students. Jeff Adams leads both the High School & Junior High FCA groups at CCA. FCA provides all students and coaches the opportunity to reach their God-given potential by offering comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training in a small group setting. Here are the dates for the February Meetings:

• Feb. 28...JH FCA from 10:50-11:20am in CCA Gym & HS FCA from 11:30am-12pm in CCA Gym.

The next 4H meeting is February 28th from 3:15-4:15pm in the CCA Cafeteria.

FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student organization in the world. Each year FBLA helps members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields through leadership development, academic competitions and educational programs. All high school students have the opportunity to participate in FBLA. CCA advisor is Tara Dull.

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. CCA high school students at CCA have registered for competition. All students will have the opportunity to compete at the district competition in February at UCM. Each person that competes can only compete in 3 events. Two different types of events are available: Objective Assessments or tests and presentation. Each competitor can only compete in two presentation events. FBLA Officers this year are: Hannah-President, Colten-Vice President, Logan-Chaplain, Parker-Co Chaplain, Clara-Treasurer and Kennedy-Secretary.

• State Leadership Conference to be held on April 13-15th in Springfield.

Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. High School members are: Clara, Audrey, Kennedy, Colten, Hannah, Maggie, Emma, Carissa, Brooklyn & Allie. Junior High members are: Brynn, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Micah, Caroline, Mayme & Carson.

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 are now on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 3:15-4pm for 5th-12th grade students (second semester only) in Mrs. Neal's Room. There is no cost. Members are working on a Spring musical called, "Never a Truer Tale" that will be performed on May 6th.

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