The Patriot Press

Volume 20: February 10, 2025

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.

High School Publications Class Creates Weekly Newsletter

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. Publication students are pictured left to right is:

Parent Reminders

February 10

Tuition payment due if paying monthly.

February 14

Valentine's Day; Chapel from 8:10-9am

February 17

No School; Presidents' Day

Date Change!!!

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 in History: February 10

In 1763, the French and Indian war ended.

In 1947, peace treaties for World War 2 were signed.

In 1961, the hydroelectric project on Niagara Falls began to produce power.

In 2009, two satellites collided and both were destroyed.

Today is national teddy bear day. --Kynlee

CCA Recognizes Mrs. Schumpert

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. Last week, CCA celebrated Mrs. Schumpert.

CCA's February Character Trait: Goodness

The February character trait of the month at CCA is goodness. I asked three students what goodness means to them, and here’s what they said. Nora, in 5th grade said, “Goodness is when someone helps you and you are grateful for their help.” Roman, from 4th grade said, “Goodness is being thankful and grateful.” Miyah, in 9th grade said, “Goodness means when someone needs help and you help them.” Psalm 107:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! -Jacob

Devotion Corner

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, we thought you might like this devotion from “Grand Canyon University: Goodness,” which is based off of the Bible verse Acts 10:38, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.” Click on this link to read more https://www.gcu.edu/blog/spiritual-life/weekly-devotional-fruit-spirit-goodness --Jacob

CCA Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Logan, a Junior on Feb. 11th. Reign in 1st grade celebrates on the 13th. Kalynn, an 8th grader, will celebrate on Feb. 14th. Lincoln in 2nd grade celebrates on the 16th. -Lilly

The History of Valentine's Day

While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial—which probably occurred around A.D. 270—others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

Click the link to read more

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2

CCA Chapel ⛪

Chapel on Friday was opened with singing by the Worship team. Fifth grade then led students in pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible. A prayer was said and Sandra Poff brought the message. She asked Colten and Parker to each pick 3 students that they thought could 1) stand on one foot holding a plate, 2) toss a block and catch it, and 3) stack blocks with one hand. In round 1, each team had 30 seconds to stack as many blocks as they could. The winning team got 8. In round 2 students had 45 seconds. The rules changed a little; more blocks could be thrown, and students holding the plates could now stand on both feet. The winning team’s blocks were stuck together in a cube instead of stacked one by one on top of each other. It had a better foundation.

Sandra asked, “Why is there so much strength when I trust God to help me instead of taking matters into my own hands?” As Christians we were not made to be alone. We were made to lift each other up and help others so they don’t have to deal with things on their own. Our relationship with God is the only thing that matters. Ephesians 4.

Having a good foundation is crucial in your walk with the Lord. As believers, together we can handle a lot of difficult situations. –Sophia

Survey Says:

This week we surveyed students to find out if they would rather have a cookie or a cupcake. Ninety students were surveyed and cookie won with 61 votes to cupcakes 29. Fun fact about cookies is: the world's largest cookie is over 102 feet wide, over 40,000 pounds and was baked by Immaculate Baking Company in North Carolina. --Kynlee

Teacher Feature: Lieutenant Colonel Hans Morris

Lieutenant Colonel Hans Morris grew up in Ballard, MO. He attended Illinois Institute of Technology and earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Currently, he is teaching 11th Bible & History at CCA. His wife's name is Holly, and they have four children: Zack, Max, Conner, and Carly. Colonel Morris also has four dogs: 2 toy poodles and 2 rottweilers. In his spare time he enjoys weightlifting, hunting, and camping. A person he respects is George Washington, and his favorite Bible verse is John 14:27. –Lilly

🏀 Basketball News 🏀

Pep Rally 2/12

On Wednesday, February 13, CCA plans to host a pep rally to cheer on varsity girl and boy basketball players as they prepare to play in the MCSAA State Basketball tourney in Joplin on 2/13, 2/14 & 2/15. The pep rally will begin at 2:20pm in the CCA gym. All parents are invited.

HS MOKAN Tournament:

During the week of February 3- February 8, the CCA Patriots played in the Varsity MOKAN tournament hosted by Heartland Christian in Belton, MO. Each team played 3 games. The varsity girls and boys ended the tournament in 4th place. The varsity girls were seeded 2nd and the varsity boys were seeded 4th going into the tourney.

The varsity girls played on Monday night against Eldo and won 40-25. The girls then advanced to the winning side of the bracket and moved on to play Plaza Heights. The girls lost to Plaza with a score of 45-34. The girls then played for third place against Christian Learning Center and lost with a score of 41-38.

The varsity boys played on Tuesday against Christian Learning Center and won 42-40. They then moved on to play Plaza. The boys lost to Plaza with a score of 60-33. In the final game of the tourney they played Eldo for third place, but fell short. Score was 60-49.

Both Varsity teams will travel to Joplin this Thursday-Saturday to play in the MCSAA State Basketball tourney. Good Luck Patriots! --Carissa

*5/6 Boy Basketball Photos Needed. Email to Mrs. Townsend if you have any.

🏀 Sports Calendar: Feb. 10-Feb.15 🏀

MCSAA state basketball tournament in Joplin. February 13-15, 2025. This is for Varsity Girls and Boys. Good Luck Patriots!

Auction News...

Items Needed

As of today we have 104 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

CCA Club Information:

FCA

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 February Meetings:

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

4H

The next 4H meeting is February 28th from 3:15-4:15pm in the CCA Cafeteria.

FBLA

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.

The Clinton Christian Academy Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended district competition on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Chapters from thirty school districts were in attendance with over 820 students and advisers participating. Students spent the day learning from workshop presenters, competing in competitive events and celebrating their achievements. Congratulations to the following students who received medals for their events: Colten Manning, Logan Cronhardt, Timothy Neal, Parker Lowe, Mason Plumb, Carissa Compton, Hannah Wright, Clara Hyke and Miyah Carmichael. Students will be preparing for State Leadership Conference to be held on April 13-15th in Springfield. Here are the categories that students placed in:
Clara: 4th place in Spreadsheet Applications
Timothy: 3rd place in Agribusiness
Mason and Parker: 1st place in Business Ethics
Logan: 4th place in Agribusiness
Colten: 1st place in Advertising, 1st place in Organizational
Colten and Hannah: 3rd place in in Social Media Strategies
Carissa: 4th place in Business Plan
Miyah: 2nd place in International Business -

Congratulations CCA! -Carissa

StuCo

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.

P-PAC

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.

Ways to Connect with CCA

Email: office@clintonacademy.org
Website: www.clintonacademy.org
Location: 271 West Division Road, Clinton, MO, USA
Phone: 660-890-2111
Facebook: facebook.com/ClintonAcademy/
Twitter: @theCCApatriots

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