The Patriot Press

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.

Welcome to the Patriot Press Newsletter. This weekly publication is created by the CCA High School Publication class; it will contain vital information for you as you navigate the 2024-25 CCA school year. If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email stownsend@clintonacademy.org and we will add it. Newsletters will go out every Monday.

If you have photos of field trips, club events, or class activities, please share those pictures with us so we can include them in this year's yearbook. Publication students are pictured left to right is: Jacob, Brooklyn, Maggie, Sophia, Lilly, Carissa, Kynlee, Allie & Miyah.

Dec. 16

• Wear white like a snowman & do a random act of kindness
• Band Concert for 6th Grade Beginning Band & 7th-12th Concert Band at 6pm

• Wear anything sparkly, bright or shiny & smile at everyone

• Wear your favorite Holiday accessories & be polite all day
• HS Christmas party 1:30-2:55pm
• JH Christmas party 1:30-2:55pm
• 6th Grade Christmas party 2-2:50pm

• Wear your Christmas PJ's & tell someone 3 things you're grateful for
• 8th Grade Service Project 10:45am-1pm
• 6th & 7th Service Project 1-2:50pm
• Christmas Concert for 3rd, 4th, 5th & P-Pac at 6pm

• Upper School Student led Bible study from 7:30-7:55am
• Wear an ugly Christmas sweater or festive shirt & bring your mission $ to chapel
• 11:30am Dismissal; no lunch or after school care provided

• No School; Christmas Break

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, we thought you might like this devotion from Grand Canyon University-The Power of Patience- which is based on Bible verse: Colossians 1:10-11,“…so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.” Click on this link to read more

This month's senior spotlight is Kennedy Vaughn. Kennedy is the daughter of Kenny and Meghean Vaughn. Kennedy has two sisters, Morgan & Kaylee. She has attended CCA for four years, and participates in volleyball, basketball and soccer. Kennedy's favorite sport at CCA is basketball. Kennedy’s favorite CCA memory was her class trip her junior year. In Kennedy’s free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and dearest family. She enjoys listening to Indie music and snacking on cheese and Red Bull. Kennedy’s plans for after high school are to be in business management. Kennedy will miss getting to spend time with her friends everyday after she leaves CCA. –Maggie

This concert is for: 6th Grade Beginning Band Students and 7th-12th Concert Band. Students in the concert should wear Christmas colored dressy attire or traditional black, white, gray concert attire. No jeans or shorts should be worn. Boys should wear a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt with slacks. Girls should wear slacks, a skirt or a dress (knee length) with a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt. No spaghetti straps please! No tennis shoes, unless that is all you have.

Band Students should arrive no later than 5:45pm so they can get their instruments together and tuned before the performance.

If students are sick or unable to attend the concert for any reason they will need to write a paper on a musical composer to make up the points missed; the concert is worth 100 points of their music grade. Contact Mrs. Townsend with questions.

The CCA Christmas program will be on Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the CCA gym for 3rd, 4th, 5th and P-PAC students. K4, K5, 1st and 2nd grades will present the Spring Concert in May, so they will not be a part of the Christmas concert unless they are in P-PAC.

Students in the concert should wear Christmas colored dressy attire. No jeans or shorts should be worn. Boys should wear a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt with slacks. Girls should wear slacks, a skirt or a dress (knee length) with a collared shirt, sweater or uniform shirt. No spaghetti straps please! No tennis shoes, unless that is all you have.

If students are sick or unable to attend the concert for any reason they will need to write a paper on a musical composer to make up the points missed; the concert is worth 100 points of their music grade. Contact Mrs. Townsend with questions.

Kynlee sat in on the K5 class last week. When she walked into the class they were going over the days of the week. After they did the days, they sang a weather song, season song, and a month song. Pledges were said and students sang a Bible song and America the Beautiful before Mrs. Fischer prayed for their day. Lastly, students worked on phonics and handwriting. While some were doing their seatwork, small groups went to Mrs. Fisher’s desk and read to her. CCA students are looking forward to Christmas break and all the excitement that the season brings.

On Tuesday, December 10, the CCA Patriots basketball teams went up against Plaza Heights from Blue Springs. Three games were played that night; boys junior varsity, girls varsity, and boys varsity.

The boys JV team fought hard throughout the entire game. The first quarter score was 1-17, second quarter 5-24 and third quarter 19-29. The Patriots were coming back; however, time was not on their side. The boys fell short to Plaza Heights; final score was 35-43.

The Girls varsity team also ended in a loss for the Patriots. The score at the end of the first quarter was 8-13, second quarter was 16-29, third quarter was 22-40, and the final score was 33-50.

The varsity boys had a close game and played hard. The score at the end of the first quarter was 4-6. The score was still close at the end of the second quarter; however, the Patriots were still trailing, 11-14. The Patriots came out of half-time hot and took the lead, 34-28. The Lions were too much in the fourth quarter and unfortunately the Patriots fell short, 41-47. –Carissa

• Away Basketball at Heartland Christian in Belton for JHB, JHG, JVB, VG & VB. No bus provided. JH Boys at 10am, JH Girls at 11am, JV Boys at 12pm, VG at 1:15pm & VB at 2:45pm. Good Luck Patriots!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a once a month meeting for all upper school students. Jeff Adams leads both the High School & Junior High FCA groups at CCA. FCA provides all students and coaches the opportunity to reach their God-given potential by offering comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training in a small group setting. Here are the dates for the November & December Meetings:

• Dec. 16th...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm

On December 13th, the CCA Patriots 4-H Club had their monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order in the cafeteria from 3:15-4:00. Roll Call was "Would you rather ride the Polar Express or Santa's Sleigh?" There were 54 members, 3 adults, and 1 guest present. The past officers gave their reports. The following officers were installed. Club Leader, Rosalyn Wisniewski, presented them to the club with a different type of candy related to their office. President- Lauren Kernohan, Vice President- Emma Hansen, Secretary- Brooklyn Wisniewski, Treasurer- Carissa Compton, Reporter- Ally Jo Kagarice, and Health Leader- Lily Hardin. Carson Wisniewski moved to make a motion to accept the slate of officers and Kalynn Matney 2nd the motion. The Program included making Christmas cards for those in the nursing home and wrapping presents for the family the club adopted. High School 4-H discussed a field trip in the near future with Club Leader, Gwen Fischer.

The club enjoyed pizza and cookies to celebrate the Christmas season. Maylie Charmichael made a motion to adjourned the meeting, Clara Hyke 2nd the motion. The motion passed. club enjoyed pizza and cookies to celebrate the Christmas season. Maylie Charmichael made a motion to adjourned the meeting, and Mason Plumb 2nd the motion. --Brooklyn

FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student organization in the world. Each year FBLA helps members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields through leadership development, academic competitions and educational programs. All high school students have the opportunity to participate in FBLA. CCA advisor is Tara Dull.

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. CCA high school students at CCA have registered for competition. All students will have the opportunity to compete at the district competition in February at UCM. Each person that competes can only compete in 3 events. Two different types of events are available: Objective Assessments or tests and presentation. Each competitor can only compete in two presentation events. FBLA Officers this year are: Hannah-President, Colten-Vice President, Logan-Chaplain, Parker-Co Chaplain, Clara-Treasurer and Kennedy-Secretary.

*Money for FBLA competition was due on November 22nd.

Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. High School members are: Clara, Audrey, Kennedy, Colten, Hannah, Maggie, Emma, Carissa, Brooklyn & Allie. Junior High members are: Brynn, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Micah, Caroline, Mayme & Carson.

CCA's performing arts club is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Neal. It was first started in the 2023-24 school year and was a big hit among CCA students! Practices are on Mondays, from 3:15-4:30pm in the CCA Art Room. This club is open to any CCA student who would like to join. There is no cost.

Members are currently working on songs and their script for the Christmas concert. Did you know the Christmas program is Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the CCA gym for all 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students plus anyone in P-PAC? Mark your calendars now! Students have been working hard on blacklight hand animations for the upcoming performance, and they can't wait for you to see the show!

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