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 28-May 2

• Standardized Testing

• Chapel from 8:10-9am

• May 5...Spelling Bee at Clinton United Methodist Church from 9:30am-12:30pm
• May 6...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 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.

On Friday, Dylan Yelton from Sagrada Scholarship Bible Camp spoke at CCA Chapel. He shared what students learn when attending camp in the summer. Students receive a Bible and they are taught how to find verses and memorize scripture. Dylan asked CCA students if they would stand up and say a scripture verse with the Bible reference for a candy bar? Cooper, Cason, Isai and Caroline volunteered.

It's important for us to memorize scripture. As a Christian, we need to be able to resist temptation. If we don't have access to a Bible, we need to be able to share verses with others. We go through difficult things because life is hard, and sometimes we grieve and we need Jesus and scripture to get us through. Psalm 119 was a verse that Dylan referenced, particularly verse 16 that says I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. How do we grow as believers? By reading the Bible, memorizing His words and praying.

CCA students received bookmarks that have the names of students who attended camp last year on them. Students were asked to pray over those students. Most of them only hear about Jesus at camp because their lives are hard and most are unable to freely worship the Lord. Dylan closed in prayer and the school song was sang by students. --Lilly

Please be praying for safe travels and for His glory to be shown through their work.

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 28

• MS Track Meet at El Dorado Springs from 3:30-7:30pm; CCA Van departs at 2pm
• HS Track Meet at Appleton City from 3:45-6:45pm; CCA Van departs at 2:35pm
• Home Soccer Game vs. KC East Lions. 5pm is game time. (CANCELLED)

April 29

• MS Track Meet at Archie from 4-8pm. Bus departs at 2:15pm
• Away Soccer in Osage Beach; Game time is 5pm. Van departs at 2:40pm

• Home Soccer Game vs. Liberty Homeschool Alliance. Game time is 5pm.

May 3

• 5th-8th Grade Track Meet at KC Lutheran from 10am-4pm; Parents will transport.

This past week the CCA Patriots Varsity Track team traveled to Archie, MO and participated in the Whirlwind Invitational meet. The team competed against 21 other schools. Katie Largent ran the 200 and placed 19th, the 800 and placed 11th, and placed 19th in long jump. Carissa participated in the 100 meter hurdles and placed 6th, the 300 meter hurdles and placed 4th, placed 7th in long jump and 2nd in triple jump. Mason participated in the 1600 and placed 6th, in the 300 meter hurdles and placed 6th, and placed 9th in javelin. Collin participated in the long jump and placed 9th. David ran the 100 and placed 14th and placed 19th in shot put. Hadley participated in shot put and placed 15th and in discus and placed 14th. Logan ran the 100 meter dash and placed 24th and threw discus and placed 17th. Jacob participated in the 800 and placed 19th. Colten participated in the triple jump and placed 7th. The boys also had two relay teams, one in the 4x1 and one in the 4x2. The 4x1 placed 6th and the 4x2 also placed 6th.

The high school team traveled to the SBU Invite and competed against 60 other schools on Tuesday, April 22nd. Katie placed 74th in the 200 and 63rd in the 800. Katie also got 60th in long jump. Carissa placed 32nd in the 100 meter hurdles, 21st in the 300 meter hurdles, 13th in triple jump, and 27th in long jump. Clara placed 6th in shot put. Mason placed 26th in the 1600 meter run, 26th in the 300 meter hurdles, and 47th in javelin. Collin placed 16th in long jump. David placed 85th in the 100 meter dash. Logan placed 98th in the 100 meter dash and 71st in discus. Hadley placed 68th in discus and 73rd in shot put. Jacob placed 67th in the 800. The boys 4x1 team placed 26th and the 4x2 placed 29th.

The high school team also participated in the Clinton meet on Saturday, April 26th. Katie placed 21st in the 200, 17th in the 800, and 19th in long jump. Carissa placed 10th in 100 meter hurdles, 9th in the 300 meter hurdles, 4th in triple jump, and 9th in long jump. Mason placed 9th in the 1600 meter run, 9th in the 300 meter hurdles, 12th in javelin, and 11th in triple jump. Collin placed 11th in long jump and 6th in triple jump. David placed 15th in the 100 meter dash and 13th in shot put. Logan placed 18th in discus and 19th in the 100 meter dash. Hadley placed 14th in discus and 16th in shot put. Jacob placed 20th in the 800. Colten placed 12th in the 200 and 18th in long jump. The boys 4x2 team placed 6th.

The middle school track team consisting of Kalynn, Mackenzie, Kaitlyn, Leo, Carson, and Micah participated in the SBU Championships on Saturday. Kalynn got 10th in high jump, 19th in triple jump, and 8th in the 200. Mackenzie got 10th in long jump and 9th in triple jump. Kaitlyn got 19th in discus and 4th in shot put. Leo got 1st in long jump, 5th in the 100 meter hurdles, and 1st in high jump. Micah got 12th in the 100 meter dash, 11th in long jump, 6th in triple jump, and 1st in the 400 meter dash. Carson got 7th in the 100 meter dash, 3rd in the 1600 meter run, 1st in the 800 meter run, and 8th in triple jump. --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 2...HS FCA from 8:30-9am
• 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.

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

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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