CCA District-Wide Newsletter
9-08-22
First Ever CCA District-Wide Spelling Bee Competition
Students in grades 3rd through 5th will compete in a district-wide spelling bee. The two winners from each grade level will advance to the final competition. The final competition will take place on April 20, 2023 at the High School from 9:30 - 11:30 am.
October 19, 2022 School Board Recognitions
William Aydelotte, a Freshman at CCA
William was recognized for going out of his way to make CCA a better place!! Each day, William walks from the High School to the Middle School after school. From the first day and each day after that, William has picked up garbage all the way from the high school to the middle school. He then throws away, some days arm fulls, of garbage at the middle school. Principal Fox said, “He's definitely doing his part to make our schools look better!”
Katie Rowe, Teacher Interventionist at Tiffin Elementary
While helping to run the Tiffin Elementary car line at the end of the day, Katie noticed an elderly gentleman in their parking lot who was acting suspicious. Katie approached the man and found out that he was disoriented and did not know where he was or where he was going. He became very upset but Katie stayed with the man, calmed him, and called for help. She convinced the man to stay in their parking lot and not get back on the road again as he was driving a very large truck/trailer. The man was going through a diabetic emergency. Kathy Campbell, Director of Health Services for the district also came out to help with the situation. She provided medical help until the ambulance could arrive. Had this man continued to drive out of the Tiffin Elementary parking lot and get on the road, there is no doubt that it would have ended in tragedy.
Matthew Wu, a Senior at CCA
Matthew recently earned the status of National Merit Semifinalist. Students are entered for the National Merit Scholarship program by taking the PSAT and meet the program participation requirements. The semifinalists are the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Students are notified through their schools and given the materials explaining the requirements to advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarship. Students who fulfill the requirements will be notified in February if they are a Finalist. Good-luck Matthew!
National School Bus Safety Week
During National School Bus Safety Week all buildings practice bus evacuation drills and learn about school bus safety.
Here are some numbers our amazing transportation department is responsible for and why bus safety is very important to us.
Did you know our district covers 175 square miles?
They Transport approximately 1,700 students/day (with activities this number is over 2,000 many days)
There are 30 total routes each shift - 22 regular education and 8 special education
Total miles buses travel annually = 375,960
Total miles vans travel annually = 28,112
Bus fleet at the Transportation Center
NBE Students Exiting the bus
Students Lining up to get on the bus
CCA Cross Country Advances To State
Congratulations Boys and Girls Cross Country for being state qualifiers. First time in school history, both squads go on to the IAHSXC State Championships in the same year! Girls last went to state in 2003 and Boys in 2019.
The Clippers will compete in the 3A State Meet on Saturday, October 29 in Fort Dodge.
General Meet Information: https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-State-Packet-Letter-2.pdf
Meet Schedule: https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022_State_XC_Schedule.pdf
Course Map: https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-XC-Map.pdf
The Clear Creek Amana Schools Foundation Is Hiring a Foundation Director of Development
The district and foundation are working together to advance the Clear Creek Amana Schools Foundation.
Job Summary: The Foundation Director would report to the foundation board of directors and Clear Creek Amana Superintendent. They are responsible for leading and strengthening a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the Foundation's mission and goals. Specific emphasis is focused on annual giving, planned giving, grants and fundraising events. The Director will strive to build a greater understanding and support for both the Foundation and District's mission, vision and goals.
If you are interested in this position, please follow the link to apply.
Staff Spotlight - It's Back
This week our staff highlights are on two new staff this year and they are both doing a fantastic job at the district office. They do a wonderful job welcoming new families, answering phones and assisting with many different projects.
High School Drama Department Presents the Fall Play - Night of the Living Dead
Mark your calendar for the Fall Play for November 3 - 5, 2022.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
All shows are at 7:00 pm.
Mental Health Matters: Brought to you by the CCA School Therapists
October is filled with a focus on mental health education and awareness. The following is observed throughout October:
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
Health Literacy Month
ADHD Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Month
This week we want to focus on National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. This month works to bring recognition to depression awareness and the need for accessible and affordable mental health screenings.
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by the persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, and changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. A number of different factors can come into play with depression, including a mix of environmental, genetic, psychological, and biological /biochemical components. Not everyone experiences depression in the same way, and it can affect anyone at any time. Mental illness is not a one size fits all, which is why it is important to bring awareness and decrease the stigma.
It is also important to take the next step and seek out professional help and be screened if you or someone you care about notice signs of depression. Depression is a highly treatable condition with many different treatment options available. A professional will help determine the best course of action, and for the most immediate treatment consulting with a Psychiatric provider is most beneficial. Please contact your school counselor or school therapist if you are needing help!
Winter resources:
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications. More information about LIHEAP.
We wanted to share information about the North Liberty Community Pantry's Coat Distribution this year. Johnson County families in the Clear Creek Amana School District are eligible for Pantry services and, therefore, eligible for the Coat Distribution. The distribution will take place at the First United Methodist Church (same campus as Pantry) during the Pantry's normal shopping hours from Monday, October 24th through Saturday, October 29th.
Health Services Updates
A Little Bit About A Little Bug - Lice
Lice! Just saying or hearing it can make one’s head itch. So what is lice and what can you do about it? Lice are tiny, parasitic insects that can live on some areas of the body such as the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes. They are grayish-brown in color and smaller than a sesame seed. The eggs of lice are called nits. Nits attach to hair strands. Nits can remain viable on clothing for about 1 month. Head lice can survive for about a week off of their human host. Lice are transmitted from person to person with close contact or by sharing personal items. Lice may crawl from host to host, but they do not hop, jump, or fly. Lice has no social or economical preference….they don’t care how clean a head is, how often someone bathes, or how clean one’s environment is…..they just want hair and a scalp to call home. Lice are not known to spread disease. There are an estimated 6-12 million lice infestations in children ages 3-11 in the US each year (CDC). To help prevent the spread of lice, children should not share clothing, hats, helmets, combs/brushes, or bedding. Please periodically remind your child of this. Some signs to watch for that might indicate your child has lice include an itchy scalp, a tickling sensation on the scalp, difficulty sleeping, and sores on the head from scratching. It’s a good idea to check your child’s head weekly even if symptoms are not present. It can take about 15 minutes to do a thorough check, especially in persons with longer, thicker hair. Lice typically like to hang out behind the ears or on the back of the head near the neckline. Laundering bedding and clothing and vacuuming floors, especially where persons with lice slept or sat can help get rid of lice. If clothing can’t be laundered, it can be sealed in a plastic bag for 2-3 weeks to help eliminate the lice or nits. Various insecticide sprays are marketed to target head lice on inanimate objects such as helmets, furniture, and flooring, but these are very dangerous to children and are no longer recommended. Children do not need to leave school or stay home if they have lice. The 14 day treatment regimen can be done in the evening after school and students can return to class after appropriate treatment has begun (link for treatment brochure https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/128/UPDATED_LiceBrochure_962016%20english.pdf). You may see nits for several weeks after treatment, but live lice should no longer be visible. If you find lice or nits, PLEASE let the school know. We can’t help reduce the risk of transmission if we don’t know. We will not single your child out or tell other parents about individual students.
Would you like to help make CCA a healthier place?
Parents, students and staff are welcome to join the wellness committee for their next meeting on November 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm. The wellness committee works on projects to help make our school healthier. You do not need any special training to be on the committee, just an interest in keeping our school healthy!
Reminders:
11/2 - Wellness Committee Meeting
11/2 - Board Work Session
11/3 - 11/5 - High School Fall Play
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Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Angelica Brothers, Equity Coordinator District Office at 1486 Hwy 6 NW, PO Box 487, Oxford IA 52322, 319-828-4510 or angelicabrothers@ccaschools.org.