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.

• Spelling Bee at Clinton United Methodist Church from 9:30am-12:30pm

• K4 Pictures for Graduation from 8:10-8:40am.
• Field Day for JH from 11am-1pm and for HS from 1-2:55pm.
• Spring Concert for K4, K5, 1st and 2nd Grades and P-PAC at 6pm in the CCA Gym. All students in those grades should plan to attend; the concert is worth 100 points of their music grade in 4th quarter. Wear spring colors, no shorts, no jeans, no tennis shoes unless that is all student's have. Arrive by 5:50pm.

• K4 Field Trip to Bullock Farms from 9-10am

May 15...book fees are due.

On Friday, 1st Grade presented chapel at CCA. They told us about kids in the Bible. Students were dressed as fact checkers (white coats), hosts (suit jackets), and kids in the Bible. All in attendance heard from Joseph, Miriam, Aaron, David, Naaman, the boy with the loaves & fish, Samuel, Daniel, Josiah and Jarius' daughter. The just of their program was: Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Thank you Mrs. Lanning and 1st Grade for presenting an amazing chapel!

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.

May 5

• Away Soccer in Shawnee, KS vs. NEK Nighthawks. Game time is 5pm. CCA Van departs at 2:55pm

May 8-10

• MCSAA State Soccer Tournament in Joplin. Time TBD

• MCSAA State Track and Field Meet in Joplin. Time TBD

Last week, the high school track team traveled to Appleton City to participate in the Bulldog meet. Katie received 11th in the 200 meter dash, 6th in the 800 meter run, and 12th in long jump. Carissa received 5th in the 100 meter hurdles, 2nd in the 300 meter hurdles, 6th in long jump, and 1st in triple jump. Mason received 4th in the 1600 meter run, 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles, and 9th in javelin. Collin received 14th in long jump and 2nd in triple jump. Hadley received 12th in shot put and 12th in discus. Logan received 13th in discus and 8th in the 100 meter dash. David received 11th in shot put and 7th in the 100 meter dash. Jacob received 8th in the 800 meter run. Colten received 16th in the 800 meter run and 4th in triple. The boys had two relay teams, a 4x1 and a 4x2. The 4x1 received 5th and the 4x2 received 6th.

The middle school track team traveled to El Dorado Springs and participated in the meet they held there. The grades were split between 7th and 8th grades and girls and boys. Charlee received 6th in long jump, 11th in triple jump, 9th in the 200 meter run, and 14th in the 100 meter hurdles. Ariel received 15th in the 800 meter run. Isabella received 10th in the 1600 meter run. Braelyn received 16th in the 800 meter run. Kaitlyn received 12th in long jump, 10th in shot put, and 19th in discus. Kalynn received 13th in triple jump, 8th in high jump, 8th in the 100 meter dash, and 8th in the 200 meter dash. Carson received 4th in long jump, 1st in triple jump, 1st in the 1600 meter run, and 1st in the 800. Easton received 8th in shot put and 9th in discus. Leo received 1st in long jump, 1st in high jump, 1st in 100 meter hurdles, and 1st in the 200 meter dash. Micah received 1st in triple jump, 5th in the 100 meter dash, 4th in the 400 meter dash, and 7th in the 800 meter run. Matthew received 19th in shot put, 10th in the 1600 meter run, and 12th in the 800 meter run.

The 5-8th graders went to the LC Lutheran meet on Saturday and it was also split up between 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades and between boys and girls. In fifth grade, Ally Jo received 1st place in shot put, 1st in discus, and 7th in the 400 meter dash. Kaylee received 6th in shot put, 11th in turbo javelin, and 7th in the 200 meter dash. Caroline received 9th in long jump, 3rd in the 100 meter dash, and 4th in the 100 meter hurdles. Samantha received 9th in the 800 meter run and 3rd in triple jump. Maia received 2nd in long jump, 2nd in high jump, and 4th in the 400 meter dash. Audrey received 4th in the 200 meter dash, 6th in the 800 meter dash, and 5th in high jump. The fifth grade girls 4x1 team, consisting of Samantha, Kaylee, Ally Jo, and Maia, received 4th place.

For the fifth grade boys, Isai received 4th in turbo javelin, 6th in the long jump, 2nd in high jump, and 6th in the 200 meter dash. Seth received 13th in turbo javelin, 4th in high jump, 6th in the 100 meter dash, and 5th in the 200 meter dash.

For 6th grade, Charlee received 4th in long jump, 2nd in the 100 meter hurdles, and 2nd in the 200 meter dash. Ariel received 5th in turbo javelin, 7th in triple jump, 5th in the 1600 meter run, and 6th in the 800 meter run. Isabella received 3rd in the 1600 meter run, 4th in high jump, 10th in long jump, and 8th in triple jump.

For seventh grade girls, Arianna received 4th in shot put, 7th in discus, 4th in turbo javelin, and 6th in 100 meter dash. For seventh grade boys, Carson received 1st in the 800, 1st in the 1600 meter run, 1st in the 100 meter dash, and 3rd in triple jump. Easton received 2nd in shot put and 8th in discus.

For eighth grade girls, Mackenzie received 2nd in triple jump. Kaitlyn received 3rd in shot put, 2nd in discus, 6th in turbo javelin, and 7th in the 100 meter hurdles. For eighth grade boys, Micah received 3rd in the 400 meter dash, 6th in the 100 meter dash, 2nd in triple jump, and 5th in discus. Mackenzie, Charlee, Audrey, and Caroline all ran a 4x1 relay and raced in the eighth grade girls section. They received 4th place. Great job Patriots!!! --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:

• May 5...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home School at Coach Adam's house from 8-9pm
• 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.

• HS StuCo members recently handed out talent show applications and are planning/preparing that for Friday, May 23rd from 10-11:30am.

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! Members will be performing a Spring musical called, "Never a Truer Tale" tomorrow, May 6th, right after Mrs. Townsend's spring concert program.

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