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.

April 7

• 4th Grade Field trip to Missouri State Capitol from 6:30am-3pm

Book Fair begins Tuesday, April 8th; shop from 2:30-3:30pm

April 9

• HS 4-H Field Trip to University of Missouri from 8am-6pm
• Book Fair open from 7:15-8:15am & from 2:30-3:30pm

April 10

• Tuition payment due if paying monthly.
• Book Fair open from 7:45-10:15am & from 12:30-3pm
• 5/6 StuCo Fellowship to Katy Rock Adventures from 3:15-5:30pm

April 11

• Midwest Academic and Fine Arts Festival at Calvary University for 7th-12th; parents and students check email (was sent out on 3/31) for dress, performance and departure time details.
• Book fair open from 7:45-10:30am & from 12:30-3pm

April 12

• CCA Prom for HS students; 6pm.

April 13

• FBLA State

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

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.

On this day, April 7th, the Boeing Delta II rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, carrying NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft into space on its seven month journey to Mars. Today is also World Health Day, and the Lewis and Clark expedition leaves Fort Mandan (on the Missouri River near what is now Washburn, North Dakota), beginning their journey to the Pacific Ocean. In 1915, Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia. --Sophia

The April character trait of the month is gentleness. Colossians 3:12 reads “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

I asked three students what gentleness means to them, and this is what they said. Rett from 2nd grade said, “Gentleness means being nice and kind to others.” Ally Jo from 5th grade said, “It means being gentle and kind to others.” Arianna from 7th grade said, “It means loving for others and caring with tenderness.” –Jacob

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, you might enjoy this devotion from “Today Daily Devotional: Gentleness,” which is based off of Bible verse Titus 3:2, “Remind the people...to be peaceable and considerate, and always be gentle toward everyone.”

Click on this link to read more https://todaydevotional.com/devotions/gentleness-1 --Jacob

On Friday, April 4th, K5 opened and presented the 4th-12th grade chapel program while 3rd Grade opened and presented the K4-3rd grade chapel program. If you missed the class chapel presentations, don't fret, instead go to the CCA Facebook page to watch!

We want to wish a happy birthday to these students and staff this week:

• April 8: Mackenzie in 8th grade

• April 9: Carissa in 10th grade

Easter is almost upon us. This week's survey says question is, Would you rather eat marshmallow peeps or chocolate bunnies?” Chocolate bunny won by a long shot with 74 votes to Marshmallow peeps 30 votes. Did you know that 90 million chocolate bunnies are produced annually? –Kynlee

On Friday, April 11th, forty-two students from 7th-12th grades at Clinton Christian Academy will be competing in the Midwest Christian School Academic and Fine Arts Festival at Calvary University. Please be praying for safe travels and for students to honor and glorify the Lord in their performances throughout the day.

CCA will enter 3 science entries. Good luck Avery, Carissa and Mason! Aric and Parker will both be preaching an original sermon. Several students are performing singing events; Mayme & Caroline will sing a duet. Mackenzie, Katie, Allie and Jacob are singing solos.

Paytyn, Ilaina, Kaylana and Emma will perform instrumental duets, while Mason and Carissa will be playing instrumental solos. CCA will enter 2 ensembles, 1 JH and 1 HS. The junior high members are: Easton, Liam, Isaac, Carson, Paytyn, Arianna and Avery. The high school members are: Miyah, Brooklyn, Mason, Carissa, Emma, Collin, Hadley and Kennedy. CCA will also enter a HS Concert Band; members are: Miyah, Mayme, Caroline, Micah, Collin, Kent, Mason, Matthew, Mackenzie, Carissa, Emma, Kaylana, Brooklyn, Ilaina, Hadley and Kennedy.

Many students are entering photography to be judged; Miyah, Mayme, Arianna, Brynn, Kalynn, Sophia, Matthew W, Katie, Brooklyn, Clara, Braelyn, Kaitlyn, and Emma. Kent will enter sculptures he created. The following students are entering visual arts: Hannah, Cooper, Sophia, Mayme, Arianna, and Colten.

CCA will also compete in the Math competition. David will test in Geometry; Oliver, Miyah, Kynlee and Allie will test in Algebra I; Kalynn, Kaitlyn and Micah will test in 8th grade math and Arianna will test in 7th grade math. Team members for 8th grade math testing are: Kaitlyn, Sarah, Mackenzie and Kalynn. Matthew and Colten are team testing in Algebra II. Good Luck!

Clinton Christian Academy has been entering students in the Midwest Academic and Fine Arts Festival since 2004 when Mrs. Kathy Brown taught music and band. The festival has grown tremendously throughout the years, and CCA is blessed to be able to compete in so many events in this year's competition.

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.

April 7

• Soccer pictures at 4pm; Home Soccer game vs. CPRS from 5-6:30pm

April 8

• Middle School Track at Drexel; CCA van departs at 2pm. Meet begins at 3:45pm.

April 10

• HS Track Meet at Osceola from 4-8pm; CCA van departs at 2:30pm. Meet begins at 4pm.

April 12

• MOKAN Varsity Track Meet in Union Town, KS at 9am.

Track season has officially started and middle school and high school have had two meets. The high school track team traveled to Archie on Monday, March 31st and then to Adrian on Thursday, April 3rd. Several athletes placed in the top 8 to gain points for the team score. At Archie, the high school girls finished 12th and high school boys finished 16th! In Adrian, high school girls finished 9th and high school boys finished 15th!

Middle school track traveled to Osceola and Holden last week for meets. In Osceola, the girls finished 15th and the boys finished 2nd. In Holden, the girls finished 8th and the boys finished 4th! Great job everyone! –Carissa

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 upcoming meetings:

• April 25...JH FCA from 8:30-9am

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

• April 9th...HS trip to University of Missouri from 8am-6pm.

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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