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 left to right is: Jacob, Brooklyn, Maggie, Sophia, Lilly, Carissa, Kynlee, Allie & Miyah.

February 6

• Sophomores to Clinton Technical School from 8:15-11:15am
• Auction Meeting from 6:30-7:30 in the CCA Gym

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.

Last week, January 26-February 1, 2025, was National School Choice week. CCA juniors and seniors attended the school choice rally at the capitol on Wednesday, January 29th. School choice options include all forms of education, from traditional public schools to public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online learning, homeschooling, and microschooling. Over 500 students from all over the state attended the event to meet with legislators and share what school choice means to them. The event highlighted many of our state’s educational options and the opportunities they offer to families. Student and parent speakers were highlighted. Students were able to learn about the state capitol, and legislators heard from students, families and educators about the importance of school choice!

Mrs. Lori Walton is this month’s teacher feature at CCA. She is from Collins, MO and attended SBU and Seminary extension. Lori is married to Robert. She has a dog named Max, and 2 children, Shawn and Makeshia. Lori enjoys watching her grandkids play sports, and watching detective shows. She used to play basketball and softball. She looks up to Norman and Mary Cooper. Her favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 4:16, which says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” –Lilly

During the week of January 27- February 1, the CCA Patriots junior high basketball teams participated in the MOKAN Junior High tournament at Heartland in Belton. Each team played three games. The CCA girls entered the tournament as a #2 seed; however, ended in 5th place due to a close loss in the first game, which dropped them down. On Tuesday, January 28, CCA girls played Plaza Heights and lost 19-18. On Thursday, January 30, CCA girls played Center Place and won 38-18. The girls played for 5th place on Saturday and beat Bethel 33-17. Way to battle back lady Patriots!

The junior high boys played their first game on Tuesday night against Christian Learning Center and they won 61-20. Their next game was on Friday against Northern Heights Christian. The boys won by a large margin, which put them in the championship game on Saturday. In their final game, the Patriots played Bethel and won 37-28 taking 1st place. CCA JH Boys have won the MOKAN tournament three years in a row! Congratulations. --Carissa

• GV vs. ECS in Belton, MO at 5:30pm. Van departs at 3:15pm (MOKAN Tourney)
• 5th & 6th Boys and Girls St. Peter tournament; Bus departs at 3:30. Girls play at 6, Boys play at 7 in Marshall, MO

• VB vs. CLS in Belton, MO at 4pm. Van departs at 2pm (MOKAN Tourney)

• 5/6 Tourney at St. Peter in Marshall, TBD

Auction Meeting

Our final Auction Meeting is Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 PM in the CCA Cafeteria. We would like one family representative from each family to attend. You can attend via Zoom as well, this is the ZOOM LINK

Items Needed

As of today we have 83 Auction Items, please get those Donations Forms submitted as soon as possible. Here is the link to the form here

Individuals NEEDED TO CONTACT BUSINESSES:

Check out the A-Z List Here. You must list your name on the A-Z List BEFORE you contact the individual or business. 198 businesses have been contacted out of 570.

Volunteer Needed

We are still in need of an IT person to help on the day of auction to keep computers running smoothly. Sign up on the Auction Committees link if you are interested in helping feel this need.

Tuition Raffle

Raffle tickets for Free Tuition for 1 year

$100 for 1 ticket – good for 1 child of any age

Click here to purchase ticket

Raffle Classroom Contest

February Class Contest Deadline is February 21st- Pizza Party

-One class in K4-5th grade and 6th-12th grade will receive a class party

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 January Meetings:

• Feb. 7...HS FCA from 8:30-9am
• Feb. 21...JH FCA from 8:30-9am

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.

• On Friday, Jan. 31st, five FBLA students: Allie, Miyah, Hannah, Hadley and Colten traveled to State Fair Community College in Sedalia for preliminary competition. Students could present in front of judges to get feedback before competing at competition this week. The first group presented at 10:45am and the second group at 11:30am. Students also got to hear a keynote speaker. After presentations and feedback students had lunch together in Sedalia before heading back to CCA. - Allie

• Feb. 6th; District Competition at UCM from 7:00am-3:30pm

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 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.

Members will begin working on a Spring musical soon.

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