The Patriot Press
December 11, 2023
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.
On this Day in History: December 11, 2023
On this day...The Mona Lisa was recovered 2 years after it had been stolen from the Louvre Museum (1918). France's king goes on trial, accused of high crime and treason against the state (1792). The Mayflower Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Bay (1620).
Parent Reminders for the week...
12/11
- P-Pac practice from 3:15-4pm
- P-Pac practice from 3:15-4pm
- P-Pac practice from 3:15-4pm
- 1st Grade Service Project to FBC from 10:15-11:30am
- P-Pac practice from 3:15-4pm
- Christmas Concert for K4, K5, 1st, 2nd & P-Pac, along with Beginning Band and Concert Band. Dress Details are on the CCA Google Calendar. K4-2nd and P-Pac Students should arrive by 5:50pm to the CCA Gym. The concert will begin at 6pm. Band Students should arrive by 7pm to the CCA Gym...The band concert will begin at 7:15pm. The Music and Band Concerts are worth 100 points of your child's music grade. Teachers in K4, K5, 1st & 2nd will take attendance. Attendance will be taken by Mrs. Townsend for Band students.
- 5/6 StuCo Meeting in Mrs. Jones's Room from 7:15-7:45am
- Upper School Student Led Bible Study from 7:30-7:55am for 7th-12th grades.
- Special Christmas Chapel from 8:10-9am in the CCA Gym. K4 will lead, students will sing, the Concert Band will play. All are invited!
- 11:30am Dismissal. No Lunch or After School Care will be provided.
- 4-H Meeting from 11:30am-1pm in the CCA Cafeteria
Countdown to Christmas Dress Down Days Going on Now
We will celebrate the approach of Christmas with joyful fellowship and acts of kindness. You may only dress down if you are following the theme of that day. You may wear festive Christmas clothes on days where clothing is not specified. Please maintain a spirit of peace and unity with appropriate dress and respectful conduct. 12/11 – Wear white like a snowman ● Do a random act of kindness 12/12 – Wear anything sparkly, bright, or shiny ● Smile at everyone today 12/13 - Wear your favorite holiday accessories ( jewelry, scarves, etc.) ● Be polite all day (please, thank you, hold the door open for others, let others go in front of you in line) 12/14 – Wear your Christmas PJ’s ● Tell someone 3 things for which you are grateful 12/15 – Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or festive shirt ● Bring your mission offering to chapel to help support the cause of spreading the gospel and reflect on continuing acts of kindness throughout the year
Teacher Spotlight
This week’s teacher spotlight is Amber Lowe. Mrs. Lowe grew up in Clinton Missouri. She went to college at Missouri State University. She is married to Jeff Lowe and they have five children Annie 35, Hayden 29, Allie 26, Claire 23, and Parker 14. Mrs. Lowe is the K5 teacher here at CCA with Mrs. Lewis. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. Mrs. Lowe has 2 cats.
In her free time Mrs. Lowe enjoys walking and running, riding her bike, spending time with her friends and family and watching Parker play sports. In high school, Mrs. Lowe participated in cheerleading. When asked who she looks up to most she said her husband, Jeff, “he’s wise, full of joy, and loves Jesus”. Mrs. Lowe is very caring, and patient, and if you ever see her she most likely has a smile on her face!! Her and her family are a blessing to CCA and we are very grateful for everything they do for us! -Audrey
CCA Chapel
Survey Says...
Basketball News
Sports Calendar: Dec. 11th to Dec. 16th
- 12/11- Away Game at Heartland for GJH, BV, and GV. Girls JH plays at 4:30, BV at 5:30, and GV at 7:00.
- 12/12- Home Game against Bethel for BJH, GV, and BV. Boys JH at 4:30, GV at 5:30, and BV at 7:00.
- 12/15 & 16- St. Peter GJH Tournament at Marshall. The First Game is Friday at 6:00 v. Christian Chapel. More information to come later.
Basketball Game Recaps from last Week...
Patriots v. CLC Mustangs
The Varsity Boys fell short 51-49 at the end of the game. Despite the loss, there was still an impressive performance from Jared and Colten. Jared had 13 points, 8 steals, and 7 rebounds. Colten had 6 points and 3 steals. The Varsity Girls' team played in the final game of the night. At halftime, they were up 38-36. In the second half, baskets didn't fall and turnovers took a toll. The girls ended up losing 55-42 at the end of the fourth.
Patriots v. Golden Eagles
On Monday, December 4th, the Patriots traveled to Center Place. The Varsity girls game was tied 19-19 at the half. Luckily they managed to win 44-39 over the Golden Eagles. Clara gave a great effort with a double-double, with 23 points and 15 rebounds. The Varsity Boys lost with a score of 39-58. Congratulations, Lady Patriots.
Patriots v. Training Center Eagles
The Varsity girls won 53-37 over Training Center, making it a back-to-back win. It was a great game for Clara, who dropped a double-double, with 20 points and 18 rebounds. Dakoda was another contributing factor, scoring 8 points. Now the Varsity Girls record has been bumped 4-2. The Varsity Boys played next and won 55-53. The game was stressful, but exciting. Congratulations, Patriots!
Operation Christmas Child
On the 20th of November, the Junior and Senior classes of Clinton Christian Academy went to the First Baptist Church and helped load shoe boxes. They are shipped to the Processing Center in North Carolina for Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child is an organization that seeks to demonstrate God’s love to children around the world. Samaritan’s Purse coordinates with many different churches worldwide to share the Gospel and make disciples. Every year for Christmas, the Samartian’s Purse collects these shoe boxes that have been filled with presents, personal hygiene items, and school supplies. Since it’s inception in 1993, these shoe boxes have been given to over 209 million children in more than 170 countries and territories. The CCA students helped load 16,031 shoes boxes onto three trailers. It was a great opportunity to serve our community locally and globally.
CCA Birthdays
Christmas Light Displays
Do you love looking at Christmas lights? If so, here are the best displays locally, and within a 2 hour drive of Clinton.
- Windsor, MO: An annual lighted drive through Christmas display is held at Farrington Park.
- Drake Harbor in Warsaw, MO is home to Christmas on the Harbor. The drive through lights opened on November 17th. Free
- Branson, MO: Silver Dollar City goes all out for Christmas, displaying over 6.5 million lights. An Old Time Christmas is going on now through December 30th.
- The Plaza Lights were lit on Nov. 23rd at 5pm. The lights will shine daily from 5pm to 3am from Thanksgiving through mid-January. Free
- Gravios Mills, MO: at the Laurie Fairgrounds, prepare to be dazzled by the annual Enchanted Village of Lights display. Lights were turned on Nov. 17th and will end on Dec. 31. It is open from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday thru Thursday. On Fridays, Saturdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas, it is open 5-10.pm.
- Let There be Lights! Christmas Drive-thru Display is now through Dec. 31st from 5-11pm. This is a 2 mile drive through display. Cost is $30 (carload up to 6) & $45 (carload of 7 or more). Address is 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616
- Christmas in the Park runs from Nov. 22nd to Dec. 31st from 5:30-10pm at 3901 SW Longview Park Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64081. Free will donation –Vivian
CCA Students Harvest Deer
CCA Club Information:
4H
This is the last week to support the 4-H group penny drive for the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. A bucket is at the front office to collect pennies (or other coins). Thank you for supporting our local Veterans!
Next meeting is December 15th from 11:30am-1pm.
FBLA students will test in the middle of January in their competitive events. District competition is February 1st. Good Luck students!
The High School StuCo group had a good turnout for Friday's Lumberjack Club. To be a Lumberjack you must eat pancakes before school in the cafeteria by paying $2.
Winter Formal is January 27th for high school students.