CCA Newsletter

9-19-2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. COREY SEYMOUR

PARENT NOTIFICATION OF OPEN ENROLLMENT

Open enrollment dates changed with state legislation last year. Please see this open enrollment link on the District website for details about open enrollment.

ILLNESS GUIDELINE REMINDER

Please review the following student illness guidelines:

Report the absence and the student's symptoms (i.e. nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, sore throat, cough, rash, body aches, etc.).
If the student saw a healthcare provider for the illness, please let us know the outcome of that visit and if your child was diagnosed with a contagious disease.
For contagious diseases like the flu, COVID, etc., follow the same guidelines: Students/staff must be fever free 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
If the student has a fever (100 or higher), they should not return to school until they are fever-free for 24 consecutive hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
If the student is vomiting, they should not return to school until they have not vomited for 24 hours.
If the student is being treated for a contagious bacterial infection (i.e strep throat), they should not return to school until 24 hours after antibiotics are started and until they are fever-free for 24 consecutive hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

Students with the above symptoms may be sent home. A parent/guardian will be called and asked to come and pick up the student.

Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend school one-half day the day of the activity unless permission has been given by the principal for the student to be absent.

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the student's attendance center as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day. The principal may request evidence or written verification of the student's reason for absence.

INTRODUCING BLUE

Clear Creek Amana is excited to introduce Blue. Blue is a proud sailor full of Clipper energy and he is ready to celebrate our activities and our students!

A few years ago, students throughout the district were asked to submit costume mascot ideas that complimented the Clipper Ship. The ideas were narrowed down to three concepts by the school board. The students voted on the three concepts and 43% of the students chose the winning sailor, we now know as Blue!

Blue will bring blue energy to Clipper events and share in the fun and excitement with all fans!

HOMECOMING 2024

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4 IS SPIRIT WEEK

Monday, September 30: Color Day (schools will assign specific colors to grade levels, teachers, and staff)

Tuesday, October 1: Senior Citizen Day

Wednesday, October 2: Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Thursday, October 3: Country vs Country Club

Friday, October 4: Clipper Day

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 - HOMECOMING PARADE AND CORONATION

If you would like to participate in the parade, please watch for the sign-up form within the next few days on the High School and District Websites. Once the form is filled out you will receive a confirmation email.

Questions: email Dr. Lisa Stevenson at lisastevenson@ccaschools.org

Line up: 5:30 PM
Line up location: Tiffin City Park off of Highway 6

Procession begins: 6:00 PM

After the parade, please gather at the high school athletic complex for a pep rally and for the crowning of Homecoming 2024 Queen and King!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, OCTOBER 4TH - HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME

The Clippers host Burlington Friday, October 4th.

Freshmen Football: Starts at 5:00 PM

Presentation of the Homecoming Court, Queen, and King (with their families) will happen immediately after the freshmen football game.

Varsity Football: Starts at 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH - HOMECOMING DANCE

*This event is ONLY for Clear Creek Amana High School Students (9-12)!

Doors Open: 7:50 PM

Dance: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Tickets are $10 and can ONLY be purchased through Bound (as we are now cashless). There will be NO in person tickets for this event.

Tickets are available starting Monday, September 23rd and the last day to purchase a ticket will be Friday, October 4th by 3:30 PM.

Students will need to present BOTH their QR Code and their student ID upon arrival at the dance.

STREAMING AT HOME FOOTBALL GAMES

CCA Livestreaming

CCA will no longer livestream athletic events on our YouTube channel. You will now go directly to the CCA Hudl Fan page to find our events. The link is provided below.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/tiffin/organization/5499/clear-creek-amana-high-school

Please note that our outdoor Hudl Focus camera is currently down. Our technology department has been working with Hudl support on a solution. We hope to have that resolved soon. When it is back up and functional, the outdoor camera will livestream football and soccer. Our indoor camera will livestream volleyball, basketball and wrestling.

CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION

Have you ever had a concern, suggestion or question about something at CCA and didn't know where to start? This chart helps breakdown where you should begin and this website link on the District website provides details and the flow chart.

CCA BOARD NEWS

For the most updated board agendas, meeting schedules, documents, presentations, minutes, and policies, visit the school board website: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=150080

Board Meeting recordings are on the District YouTube channel under Live: https://www.youtube.com/@ClearCreekAmanaSchools/streams

Here is the September 18, 2024 School Board Meeting link.

NEW - STUDENTS WILL LEAD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

We are very excited to announce that our students will be leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the school board of education regular meetings each month. Levi Karrow and Brynn Hora, two exemplary students from Amana Elementary School, were the first two students to start this new tradition.

Pictured at board meeting; Kara Prickett, Emily Henry, Nick Pfeiffer and Dr. Corey Seymour

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION

Emily Henry with the Clipper Early Childhood Academy was recognized at the September board meeting. Principal Mr. Macumber submitted the recognition for Mrs. Henry.

"I would like to take a moment to recognize Mrs. Emily Henry for her exceptional work, dedication, and invaluable contributions in preparing to open the Clipper Early Childhood Academy. Ms. Emily's unwavering commitment to our students is evident through every aspect of her work. As a leader among the hardworking staff at CECA, she consistently goes above and beyond, playing an integral role in bringing the Clipper Early Childhood Academy to life.

Mrs. Henry is seen as a leader for her professionalism and insight to a powerful community of educators at the Clipper Early Childhood Academy.

I am truly grateful for Mrs. Henry and all the dedicated professionals who are leading the way toward an outstanding early childhood education experience."

Congratulations Mrs. Henry!!

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CALENDAR

Did you know you can personalize your calendar view by selecting the schools and activities you want to see. New this year, approved fundraisers are on the calendar too.

CLEAR CREEK AMANA MISSION

Clear Creek Amana Mission Statement

The mission of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District is to prepare students to be productive, responsible, community members by providing an environment that brings learning to life.

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, Director of School Support, District Office at 1486 Hwy 6 NW, PO Box 487, Oxford IA 52322, 319-828-4510 or angelicabrothers@ccaschools.org.