The Patriot Press
October 8, 2021
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.
Parent Reminders
- Tuition Payment Due if paying monthly
- 3rd & 4th Grade Robotics from 3:15-4:30pm
- 9-12th to Clinton High School for College & Career Day from 12:45-1:45pm
- 7-12th Grade Field Trip to Union Station from 7:45am-3pm
- HS Pep Club Meeting from 3-3:30 in the CCA Library
- 4th Grade to Fort Osage from 8am-3pm
- Upper School 4H Meeting in the CCA Art Room from 3:15-4:15pm
CCA Patriot Press
On This Day in History: October 8th
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Lanning
Chapel: October 8th
The freshman class opened chapel and Mrs. Hyke welcomed Tori Descombes as today's speaker. She talked about Operation Christmas Child. She explained that First Baptist Church in Clinton collects the shoe boxes and distributes them all over the world. Some shoe boxes travel by helicopter, donkey, camel, and canoe. Every shoebox represents the love of Jesus and gives us an opportunity to share the gospel with them. People in other countries hear about the Lord through these shoeboxes and they share with others. Some groups of people even start churches in their communities after hearing about the shoeboxes. These shoeboxes shine a light to dark places in the world. Children who receive these shoeboxes are rising up to be disciples in their own countries. These boxes give children hope. The shoeboxes they receive are the most color some kids have ever seen. Most live in shacks and the world around them is all brown. Packing a shoebox seems like such a small thing to do, but it could mean the world to one child. Giving that gift to someone is very meaningful.
Shoeboxes will be available to pick up from CCA this month. What should you pack in a shoebox? First, pick up an Operation Christmas Child box at the CCA front desk, by Mrs. Dehn & Ms. Staley. Decide on an age range and if you will be packing for a boy or girl. Choose fun toys to pack, hygiene supplies, and school supplies. Do not pack items like toothpaste, items of war, food, or liquids. You can write a letter about yourself and even include a picture of yourself or your family in the box. Each box costs nine dollars to ship and can that can be mailed or paid online. Pray over the box and for the child receiving the box. Bring your box back to CCA by November 12th. Mrs. Ritchie will transport the boxes to the First Baptist Church to be shipped out. This is a great service project that CCA has the opportunity to participate with, which allows us to give back to other communities in need.
Sporting Events for Oct. 8th - Oct. 15th
10/8
- MOKAN Varsity Soccer Tournament; time TBD
10/9
- MOKAN Varsity Volleyball Tournament; time TBD
- JH Soccer, St. Peter Tournament; time TBD
- Varsity Soccer @ Home vs. Show Me; game begins at 4pm
- JH and Varsity Volleyball @ Lake Christian; game begins at 4:30pm
- JH Soccer @ St. Peter; game begins at 4:30pm.
- Varsity Soccer @ Home vs. Applewood; game starts at 5pm (SENIOR NIGHT!!)
- JV Volleyball @ Home vs. Applewood; game starts at 5:30pm
CCA holds assembly to present banners...
MOKAN Varsity Soccer Tournament
Volleyball Senior Night
JH Volleyball Tournament
On Saturday, October 2, the CCA JH volleyball team played in the MOKAN tournament. They played Show Me Christian School and won. Then they played Overland Christian School and lost. In their final game they played El Dorado Christian School. They ended up getting fourth place by winning this final game. Carissa and Maggie were voted all tournament first team and Brynn received all tournament second team. Congratulations CCA patriots on your 2021 season.
Character Trait of the Month: Joy
The October character trait of the month is Joy. It is based on Psalm 5:11, which say, "But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in you." We interviewed 3 CCA students and asked them what joy means to them. To Brynn, a 5th grader, having joy is to be happy. To Vivian, a 7th grader, joy is like happiness, but more fulfilling, and it stays with you longer. To Kylie, an 11th grader, joy is spending time with the people you love.
Survey Says: Flannels or Sweaters
CCA Birthdays this Week:
October 10th: Zaylee-K4, Oakleigh-K4
October 11th: Dakota-1st
October 12th: Asher-3rd, Jase-3rd
Club Information
Pep Club
4H
Last week the high school 4-H members went to Fall Farmfest in Springfield, Missouri. They got to see a variety of farm equipment and a lot of diverse farm animals. They were able to talk to multiple livestock and farm equipment vendors at the event. The club members learned a lot about agriculture and livestock. They had a great, educational time, and on the way home they stopped in Osceola for ice cream.
This week was national 4-H week. The week kicked off with the 4-H carnival on Sunday, October 3. There were a lot of fun games. The county raised $2,996! This week the club is also delivering cookies to a lot of the businesses that support the county clubs. If your child plans on participating in 4-H, enrollment is now open on https://v2.4honline.com .
Lumberjack Club
Today, October 8th, Student Council had their first lumberjack club meeting of the school year. There were pancakes, fruit, chocolate milk, and plain milk to purchase for $2. Student Council had a great turnout for the event, and was able to raise a good amount of money. If your student is interested in coming to the lumberjack club there will be a meeting sometime next month. All students need to do is pay two dollars when they attend the event and they must be in the CCA cafeteria anytime from 7:30 to 7:50am to eat.
FBLA Insulated Cup Fundraiser
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