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.

March 28

• 3rd Quarter Ends
• Upper School student let Bible study from 7:30-7:55am

March 29

• JH Dance from 7-10pm

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.

• In 1603, Queen Elizabeth died

• In 1882, mycobacterium tuberculosis was discovered Robert Koch

• In 1976, Peyton Manning was born.

• In 1989, Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker, ran aground on a reef in Alaska and started leaking around 11 millions gallons of oil

• In 1999, a fire began in the Mont Blanc Tunnel, a tunnel connecting France and Italy

The March character trait of the month at CCA is faithfulness. I asked three students what faithfulness means to them, and here are their responses. Lincoln from 2nd grade said, “It means having faith in someone.” Hollis from 4th grade said, “Whenever I’m sick or hurt I pray and trust God.” Liam from 3rd grade said, “It means people can have faith in you and you can have faith in them.” 1 Samuel 12:24 is a great verse about faithfulness; "Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you." – Jacob

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, we thought you might like this devotion from “Crosswalk.com: You Can Count on God’s Faithfulness,” which is based off of Bible verse 2 Timothy 2:13, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”

Click on the link to read more https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/you-can-count-on-gods-faithfulness-the-crosswalk-devotional.html --Jacob

Happy Belated Birthday to Colonel Hans Morris, whose birthday was March 22nd!

Birthdays for this week are:

March 28th: Braelyn, 7th Grade

David Kelsay grew up in Urich Mo. He attended William Jewell and UMKC for his college education and he teaches Physical Science at CCA. David is married to Enid and he has a dog named Charlie. He does not have children. He enjoys playing pickleball, basketball, and playing the piano. He looks up to Jesus and Abraham Lincoln. His favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10, which says, so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. –Lilly

This week Sophia surveyed students and staff to find out if they would rather eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Lucky Charms for breakfast? It was a close vote with Cinnamon Toast Crunch getting a whopping 47 votes to Lucky Charms 41 votes. Fun fact: Did you know that 105.2 million boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch boxes are sold each year? According to the Daily Meal, Fruit Loops was the #1 cereal of 2024.

The concert band class with Mrs. Townsend has been preparing for the upcoming Academic and Fine Arts Festival at Calvary University on April 11th. Students have been working on songs for this competition since January. Last week during band class Conner Craig, the youth pastor at Northeast Baptist Church, observed the band all 3 days, gave feedback and helped work through the trouble spots on competition pieces. He listened to the Junior High ensemble, High School Band and ensemble, and gave students tips to better the songs during performances at the festival. –Carissa

We will be having Grandparents Tea for K4-6th grade on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11.

Thursday, April 10:

8:00-9:00am -- K4

9:15-10:15am -- 4th Grade

12:30-1:30pm -- K5

1:45-2:45pm --3rd Grade

Friday, April 11:

8:00-9:00am -- 2nd Grade

9:30-10:30am -- 1st Grade

12:30-1:30pm -- 5th Grade

1:45-2:45pm -- 6th Grade

Track and Girl Soccer Practices are in full swing. Strength and Conditioning for 6th-12th Boys and Girls is also happening after school. The CCA Google Calendar is a great go-to source for practice dates and times. Check it out on www.clintonacademy.org under Upcoming Events.

March 31...1st Track Meet for HS at Archie beginning at 4pm

April 1...1st Track Meet for MS at Osceola beginning at 4pm & Away Soccer vs. Plaza Heights at 5pm. Bus will depart at 3pm.

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:

• March 28...JH FCA from 8:30-9am

The next 4H meeting is March 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, right after the Mrs. Townsend's spring concert program.

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