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.

Next week on May 19th our last Patriot Press newsletter for the 2024-25 school year will go out! We hope you have enjoyed our publication. Please make sure to check out the CCA website this summer for all calendar dates. Here's a photo of current Publication students for 2nd Quarter.

This Week's Events:

May 12

• HS free pizza lunch; Seniors last day in class; Art Show: see flyer below.

• Senior Service Project to Life Change Camp from 8am-2:45pm; Sophomore Service Project to Camp Galilee (Day 1); Freshmen Field Trip to Hannibal (Day 1); K4 Promotion 6pm CCA gym

• Clinton Technical School last day; Day 2 of Sophomore & Freshmen field trips/service project; Senior service project to the Samaritan Center from 8am-3pm

• Book fees due; Senior Walk-Roast-Wills-Prophecies from 10:05am-10:50am; Senior lunch from 12-2:30pm in Warrensburg, 4H Photo in the Gym 2:50-2:55pm.

• HS Graduation 2-3:30pm

• 8th Grade to Silver Dollar City from 6:30am-8:30pm; 1st Grade Field trip from 8am-3pm

• Field Day for 3rd-6th Grades from 1-2:55pm; 8th Grade Promotion at 6:30pm in the CCA Gym

• Last Day to Order Yearbooks; Field Day for K4-2nd Grades from 1-2:55pm

• 4th Quarter Ends; Last Day of School-no after school care or lunch provided, dismissal at 11:30am; Upper School Bible Study at 7:30am; Chapel from 8:10-9am; Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd-6th Grades at 8:30am; 6th-11th Award from 8:45-9:45am in the CCA Gym; Talent Show at 10am.

The CCA Yearbook storefront is now open for you to purchase CCA Yearbooks. You will notice 2 links this year. One yearbook contains photos of only K4-6th Grades and the other contains only photos of 7th-12th grades. Both books will have 52 pages in them and they are in full color. Cost is $15. Orders are due by May 22nd if you want a yearbook. We will not order extras so please get your orders in before the deadline if you would like to purchase a book.

https://store.shopyearbook.com/k4-6-cca-yearbook-24-25

https://store.shopyearbook.com/7-12-cca-yearbook-24-25

On Friday, chapel was opened by the 5th grade class with pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible. Audrey led students in the singing of "God Bless America." Maia said a prayer over us. Mrs. Ritchie then announced our chapel speaker, Tony Musurka, from Life Change Camp.

Tony talked a little about Life Change camp; that it's for 3rd-8th grade students and they are looking to expand camp dates. More information about Life Change camp can be found at https://campsi.com/camp/lifechange-camp.

Tony gave us a challenge from God’s Word and talked about the opportunities for Christians during summer break. He read from Exodus chapters 3 & 4. Moses was born a slave. The Pharaoh wanted to have all baby boys killed at that time. Moses was put in a basket in the Nile river. God saved him from that river and basically made him an Egyptian prince. He did break the law and was wanted by the police before becoming a shepherd who had a family.

Moses, while taking care of the sheep, saw a bush burst into flames. What started this fire? He notices the bush was not burning up, and the voice of God began talking to him out of it. God wanted Moses to go to Egypt and free the Israelites. God told Moses if he would go, He would be with him. Moses didn’t know what to say. Matthew 10:19-20 tells us it is the Spirit of God that speaks through you. His Word does not return void. Moses said, what if they don’t believe me? God will take care of your worries. Exodus 4:2 tells us Moses threw his staff on the ground and it turned into a snake. Moses finally went to Egypt and God proved He was God.

So the challenge from God's Word is: Ask God to use you this summer to glorify Him. Be willing to use what God has given you. Shine for Jesus through your works.

May 15

• Track and Soccer End of the Year Celebrations. Soccer awards are at 6pm and Track awards are at 7pm in the CCA gym.

This past weekend the varsity track team traveled to Joplin, MO for the MCSAA State Tournament. Members of the varsity track team are: Clara, Logan, Colten, Mason, Carissa, David, Jacob, Hadley, Collin, Katie, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Mackenzie, Micah, Matthew, Leo, Carson, and Charlee. CCA track was placed in Division ll and both girls and boys were crowned MCSAA D ll State Champions!! Clara received 1st place in shot, 1st in discus, and 1st in javelin. Logan received 27th in discus and 17th in javelin. Colten received 12th in high jump and 6th in triple jump. Mason received 1st in the 110 meter hurdles, 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 7th in the mile, 7th in javelin, and 7th in triple jump. Carissa received 1st in triple jump, 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 3rd in the 100 meter hurdles, and 9th in long jump. David received 5th in the 100 meter dash, 8th in the 200 meter dash, and 18th in shot put. Jacob received 19th in the 800 meter run and 14th in the 3200. Hadley received 13th in the 3200, 5th in discus, and 20th in shot put. Collin received 2nd in triple jump and 6th in long jump. Katie received 8th in the 1600 meter run, 5th in the 3200 meter run, and 18th in long jump. Kalynn received 6th in the 200 meter dash, 5th in high jump, and 17th in triple jump. Kaitlyn received 8th in the 100 meter hurdles, 19th in discus, 21st in javelin, and 14th in shot put. Micah received 18th in long jump. Matthew received 17th in the 800 meter run, 15th in the 1600 meter run, 12th in the 3200 meter run, and 30th in shot put. Leo received 5th in the 110 meter hurdles, 4th in high jump, and 4th in long jump. Carson received 4th in the 800 meter run, 3rd in the 1600 meter run, and 26th in discus. Charlee received 15th in triple jump.

The girls did 3 relays a 4x1, a 4x2, and a 4x8. The 4x1 relay, consisting of Carissa, Clara, Mackenzie, and Charlee, received 2nd place. The 4x2 relay consisting of Mackenzie, Charlee, Kalynn, and Clara, received 3rd place. The 4x8 relay, consisting of Charlee, Mackenzie, Kalynn, and Katie received 2nd place. The boys entered in 4 relays, the 4x1, 4x2, 4x4, and the 4x8. The 4x1 consisting of Logan, David, Colten, and Collin received 3rd place. The 4x2, consisting of David, Logan, Colten, and Collin, received 2nd place. The 4x4, consisting of Micah, Collin, Carson, and Leo received 1st place! The 4x8, consisting of Colten, Micah, Carson, and Matthew received 3rd place. Great Job everyone, and congratulations! --Carissa

This past weekend the CCA girl's soccer team traveled to Joplin and competed in the MCSAA tournament. According to coach, Jim Hansen, "The girls played some of the best ball they have all season and left nothing in their tanks!" Emma received 2nd team all state honors, Kennedy received 1st team all state honors and the team took 5th.

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:

• May 16...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.

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.

• May 2nd...5th and 6th Grade Meeting from 7:15-7:45am in Mrs. Jones' Classroom

Thank you for coming to our performance last Tuesday and for all students who put in the time and effort to attend practices this year. Pictured below are the "stars" from the Jonah musical. P-PAC will be back in swing next school year. See you then!

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