The Patriot Press
February 10, 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.
Patriot Press Information
If anyone has pictures from basketball, field trips, the Christmas concert, etc., please email them to stownsend@clintonacademy.org so they can be included in the yearbook. Thank you!
Parent Reminders
February 10th:
- Tuition payment due if paying monthly
- Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast from 7:20-7:50am; cost is $2 to eat.
- FBLA Candy Gram orders due. Scroll down to FBLA section for details!
- 4th Grade to Truman Library from 8am-3pm
- CCA Auction Meeting at 6pm
- Midterms go home with students in 2nd-12th grades. Parents should sign and students should return them to their classroom teacher by Friday.
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Townsend
Mrs. Townsend grew up in Appleton City, Missouri. She attended University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg where she acquired a BS in Journalism with a music minor. Mrs. Townsend is in her 13th year at CCA and her classes include; K4-5th music, 3rd-8th computer, 7th and 8th grade speech, HS publications, Band and she is our pep club sponsor. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you this is the Lord’s declaration…”
Mrs. Townsend has been married to Eric for almost 21 years. She has 2 dogs Toby, a five year old Yorkshire Terrier and Beau is an 8 month old Maltipoo. She has 2 boys Keaton who is 19 and a freshman in college at MSU and Kaiden who is 15 and a freshman at Clinton high school. In her spare time she enjoys playing piano, cooking, and cheering on the KC Chiefs. She played volleyball from 5th to 11th grade, and she enjoys watching soccer, college basketball (especially KU), football, and baseball.
Someone she has always looked up to is her mom, she said “she reads the Bible daily, forgives when it’s hard, loves when she shouldn’t and is always there for me no matter what, without her I would not be who I am today.” --Maddy
On this day in history: February 10th
1996 Deep Blue becomes the first computer to win a chess game against a reigning world champion
1763:
The Treaty of Paris was signed, ending territorial conflicts between France and Britain in the Seven Years' War, the North American phase of which was called the French and Indian War.
Chapel
Survey Says: Who will win the Super Bowl?
Happy Birthday Students & CCA Staff
February 1st. Happy Birthday to Cason, 2nd Grade.
February 5th. Happy Birthday to Colten, 9th Grade.
February 11th. Happy Birthday to Logan, 9th Grade.
February 13th. Happy Birthday to Gauge, 7th Grade.
February 14th. Happy Birthday to Kalynn, 6th Grade.
February 23rd. Happy Birthday to Clara, 10th Grade.
February 23rd. Happy Birthday to Angelina, 12th Grade.
CCA Basketball News
Sports Calendar for the Week
February 16th:
- MCSAA State Tournament in Joplin, MO.
- MCSAA State Tournament in Joplin, MO.
- MCSAA State Tournament in Joplin, MO.
Varsity MOKAN Tournament
This week was the MOKAN Varsity basketball tournament. The ladies had their first game against Plaza Heights and won 28-27. The next day, the Boy’s team played Heartland and lost. Thursday the ladies played Center Place Restoration School and lost. Both teams will play one more game in the Conference tournament, which is being held at Heartland in Belton. Good luck, Patriots. --Kennedy Vaughn
JH Boys win the JH MOKAN Conference Tournament!
Auction News!
Auction Needs...
- The lead role for childcare the night of the auction is desperately needed. Check your email from Monday, February 6th to access the sign up sheet if interested.
- Collect and turn in all live and silent auction items to the CCA office. Make sure you have a donation form for your items that is completely filled out.
- Register for the auction at clintonacademy.org/auction or text CCA2023 to 243725.
- Pray for the auction.
Pampered Chef Party for CCA
If you would like to purchase an item for the CCA auction to be raffled off, or place an order to buy a gift for yourself or a friend, please scan the QR code & enter password Patriots23. Any item purchased for the CCA basket will be auctioned off at the CCA Auction on Feb. 25th. All items purchased for CCA must be ordered by February 12th; however, the online party will stay open until 2/25.
CCA will be receiving a percentage of all sales going towards the auction. To order, or just to look at the Pampered Chef products, please click on the QR code to get started.
If you have questions please contact Mrs. Jackie McClure
Club Information
Congratulations Angelina!
On January 14th, she competed in the SkillsUSA districts in Harrisonville, MO, and placed 1st for visual inspection and 5th overall, as-well-as placing 2nd on the Welding Tech info test.
Congratulations!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- HS has a meeting on Feb. 24th
4H
- Meeting from 3:15-4:30 pm in the cafeteria
Valentine Candy Gram Orders due Today
Valentine Candy Gram orders are due today! Order forms and options are below.
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