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.

Parent Reminders for the Week:

Tuesday, October 29th

• 5th Grade Field Trip to the KC Symphony from 8am-3pm

• 9th-12th grades to Student Leadership Conference in Olathe from 6:15am-4pm
• First Quarter Ends

Sunday, November 3rd

• Move clocks back

Nov. 6-9

• Juniors to Creation College & Expo

• 11:30am Dismissal, No lunch or after school care provided
• Parent/Teacher conferences from 12-6:30pm

• No School; Fall break

Students at CCA are focusing on Joy in the month of October. I surveyed three students, Wynn in 4th grade, Teddy in 5th, and Charlee in 6th grade and asked what joy meant to them. Wynn said, “Joy means happiness.” Teddy said, “Joy is smiles.” Charlee said, “Joy is whenever you are happy and when you're excited.” The Christian view of joy is that it is a gift from God, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, and a natural part of the Christian faith. According to summitlife.com, Joy is a choice we must make, where we agree with God, believe God, submit to Him, and rest in Him amid our circumstances. --Miyah

This month's alumni spotlight is Lane Reid. Lane attended CCA from his Kindergarten year, 2002, through 8th grade, 2011. He attended CCA before it had a high school, so he stayed as long as he could. Lane attended Clinton High School and after he graduated, he attended college at Missouri State University.

A CCA memory that he will always remember is when he went to Wilson’s Creek Battlefield with his teacher, Mrs. Thornton. He says he will always remember this trip because, “ Mrs. Thornton instilled in him a love for American History, which he still has today.” His two favorite teachers from CCA were Mrs. Thornton and Mr. Bancroft.

A few accomplishments that he has achieved is: marrying the love of his life and being blessed with two baby boys! Lane is currently living in Clinton with his family and his two beagles, Tucker and Pumpkin and his black cat, Floki. He also works at Aviation Fabricators! --Carissa

On October 21st, Heartland Christian College from Bethel, MO visited CCA to talk to Juniors and Seniors about their college opportunities, majors and minors, their dining options and the cost to attend. According to their website: https://heartlandcollege.edu/, The mission of Heartland Christian College is to equip and prepare students to be servants of Jesus Christ, lifelong learners, and effective workers in local churches and communities around the world. HCC offers a two-year Associate Degree in Biblical Studies with an area of concentration in Education, Missions, Worship Arts, or Interdisciplinary Studies. HCC offers a non-accredited Certificate in Biblical Studies. Students desiring to complete this certificate must successfully pass and complete all requirements of the 30 credit hour program. HCC offers an area of concentration in Education. These elective classes are designed to lay a foundation of the theory, process, and product of godly education.

According to CCA junior, Lilly, "Overall, it was a good visit and it was interesting to hear the opportunities that Heartland Christian College has to offer."

Sophia observed Spanish I last week to find out what they’ve been learning recently. Students were reviewing their Bible verse in Spanish when I entered the class. Afterwards, Mrs. Ramirez talked to the class about their upcoming field trip and how they will see different foods from Latin America. Students are starting a new unit on running and walking. They recited their Bible verse, one by one, in Spanish, for Mrs. Ramirez. She asked them what the weather was like outside, and students responded to her in Spanish. She then asked students what clothes they would wear during that specific weather, and they answered. Students listened to a Spanish song at the end of class.

Chapel on Friday was opened by Mrs. Lanning's first grade class with pledges to the American Flag, Christian flag and Bible. All in attendance sang, "America the Beautiful," and Cole led us in prayer. Kevin McMenemy from First Baptist Church came to talk to us about the Operation Christmas Child.“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV

CCA hosted the first pep rally of the school year on Wednesday to commemorate state athletes. All students attended, K4 through 12th grades. The varsity athletes lined up in the lobby, and as they were announced players ran out into the gym. Audrey explained what our game would be. We had to lay on top of a scooter and crawl across the gym floor using two plungers. The soccer team went against the volleyball team in this game, and whoever got their whole team down and back first, was deemed the winner. The soccer team was victorious! After the game, cheerleaders performed their new cheer routine to the song "Praise" by Brandon Lake. Afterwards, individual classes yelled for the spirit award. The 5th graders won for lower school, and the Juniors/Seniors won for upper school. JD Manning prayed over the volleyball and soccer teams, and students were dismissed back to class. If you missed it, the pep rally was streamed live on the CCA Facebook page. --Allie

The CCA volleyball team traveled to Joplin, Missouri this past weekend to compete in the MCSAA State tournament. On Thursday, CCA played Victory Christian and CAGSL in pool play. CCA lost the first set against Victory Christian, 24-26, but won the second set, 25-22. Then they won both sets against CAGSL. The first set was 25-14 and the second set was 25-10. On Friday, the Lady Patriots played against Maranatha, El Dorado, and Berean and won every game. Maranatha 25-17 and 25-15, El Dorado 25-13 and 25-20, lastly Berean 25-6 and 25-20. On Saturday, they took on Victory Christian in the championship game. CCA took both sets, 25-20 and 25-22, and won first in the Division III MCSAA State Championship. Clara and Brynn received first team all state and Carissa received 2nd team. This is the first time ever that CCA has won the state title. The game was live streamed on our CCA Facebook page if you would like to watch it. Congratulations Patriots!

–Kynlee

October 28

• Parent Meeting for 5th-12th Girl’s Basketball; 5pm, CCA Gym

November 1

• Girls Volleyball Award Ceremony; 5pm, CCA Gym

Our 2025 CCA Seniors are raising money for their senior trip which is partly a mission trip and partly a fun trip. They will be going to southeast Georgia to work in a food pantry, and Christian camp for foster children.

This year, our seniors also have an opportunity to go on CCA's very first out of country mission trip to Belize. Money raised will first go towards the Senior trip to Georgia/Florida but we have hope that if enough money is raised it will cover some of the cost to their Belize trip.

Orders have been placed for the Laundry Soap fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who supported our seniors by purchasing.

CCA Seniors also sell homemade cookies every Thursday morning! Students love this! Just $1

The CCA Seniors will have a Yard Sale in November. Mrs. Hyke will send out more information later but please fill free to save and donate your yard sale items to them to sell!

Thank you so so much for all the love, prayers and support!

• On October 21st another FCA meeting was held at FCA sponsor, Jeff and Kim Adams' house. Many from Clinton High School and CCA attended. Jeff gave the lesson titled "Renew." A Renew in sports is "A new mindset." Clearing your mind to have a new look on the situation you are in. Saquon Barkley, a running back for Philadelphia Eagles, was used as an example. Instead of breaking his record, Saquon told his coach, "let the young boys eat." Saquon was focused on his younger teammates having more playing time than him breaking a record, being a selfless teammate. All things we do should be to glorify and praise God, because He provided us with everything that helped us get where we are today. 1 Peter 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," which means the Lord has given us a new hope in Christ. The night was ended with fellowship and cookies. -Brooklyn

  
  

• The next meeting will on November 22nd from 3:15-4:15pm in the CCA Cafeteria

If you have any questions or are interested in joining 4-H, please contact Rosalyn Wisniewski @ 660-525-2346. --Allie

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.

High School students are in talks about Winter Formal. The 5th & 6th grade group will swim at the Benson Center on Monday, November 18th from 5-6pm. Check the CCA calendar for details.

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 will be 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. Students will participate in the Christmas concert on Thursday, December 19th.

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