CCA Newsletter August 1, 2024
8-01-2024
BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
The first day of school is August 26, 2024 and we're excited to fill our schools with students and staff again!!
Dates to note for the first week of school:
Monday, August 26, 2024 - First Day of School, early dismissal
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Regular early dismissal
Monday, September 2, 2024 - No School for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - First Day of Preschool
END OF SUMMER UPDATES AND LOOKING FORWARD
East Ridge Elementary update is included in Dr. Seymour's video message.
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
Back To School Events are scheduled in August and we welcome all families to participate. The schedule is below:
AUGUST 20, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
- North Bend Elementary
- Oak Hill Elementary
- Tiffin Elementary
- Clipper Early Childhood Academy
AUGUST 22, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
- Amana Elementary
- Clear Creek Elementary
- East Ridge Elementary
AUGUST 22, 2024
- 9:00 - 11:30 AM: Middle School Zero day for 6th grade students
- 9:00 - 11:30 AM: High School Zero day for 9th grade students
- 12:00 - 6:00 PM: Middle School 7th/8th grade students
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM: High School 9th grade parent meeting
Watch your email for details from your student's school.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration is required each year for all students. If you have not completed the Returning Student Registration, please do so as soon as possible. After logging in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal, select “Returning Student Registration 2024-2025” from the left hand menu.
School Fees are available to pay now through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Routing information will be available for viewing in the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Monday, August 12th. “Other Information" will show bus stop information for your student(s). For safety and security, this information is only posted within your parent portal.
If you did not request transportation services by the August 1st school registration deadline, your child can still be assigned to a route, but will not be able to start riding until Tuesday, September 3rd.
This time gap will allow us to make sure we can add stops where needed and not affect the rest of the route. For safety reasons, if you do not see bus stop information in your PowerSchool Parent Portal, your student has not been assigned to a route and should not be placed on a bus.
Information regarding the release of our new bus STOPFINDER app will be coming soon!
STUDENT MEALS
Children need healthy meals to learn. Clear Creek Amana CSD offers a variety of healthy breakfast and lunch meals every school day. To view our menu please visit: https://schools.mealviewer.com/results/clear%20creek%20amana
Your child may qualify for free or reduced priced meals. For more information and to begin the application process, please click the following link to the district page: https://www.ccaschools.org/departments1/nutrition-services/free-and-reduced-meals
Meal benefits that have carried over from last school year will end on October 7, 2024. A new application must be completed each year, per federal guidelines. If you need assistance completing a new online application, please contact the Nutrition Department at 319-828-4510.2024-2025 Meal Prices
Breakfast Prices
- Grades K-12: $2.00
- Grades 6-12: $2.25
- Adults: $3.00
- Extra Milk: $.50
- Reduced: $.40
Lunch with Milk Prices
- Grades K-5: $3.00
- Grades 6-8: $3.15
- Grades 9-12: $3.25
- Adults: $4.85
- Ala Carte Milk (extra milk or with sack lunch): $.50
- Reduced: $.40
NEW THIS YEAR!
New CCA Websites
The building and district websites have had a redesign with an updated calendar, news feed and more. We're still working through all the updates but some areas are still under construction. Please email webmaster@ccaschools.org if you have any trouble locating resources or information you are needing while our site is under construction. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring you a more informative and user-friendly CCACSD website.
The schools will provide information on the calendars specific to their school and users can select the calendar they want to view.
The staff directories are being integrated through PowerSchool and will be up and accessible soon.
PowerSchool
Attendance - Reporting of Student Absences: New this year! Parents will be able to submit absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. More details and instructions will be included in the next newsletter.
BOUND for Activities and STUDENT ATHLETE REGISTRATION FOR GRADES 7-12
We are excited to announce that starting Fall of 2024 we will be a full partner with BOUND, a full-scale athletic and activities management system. This partnership will create a seamless and engaging experience for all Clipper stakeholders - all of our schedules, ticketing, scores and standings, and fundraising opportunities will be in one location!
BOUND Public Website - To get you started, click on the following link below (be sure to bookmark this page). This is the landing page for Clear Creek Amana Clippers, families, fans and students. You and your family will be able to get everything you need from this one site!
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/clearcreekamana
STUDENT ATHLETE REGISTRATION:
CCA will start using a new student athlete registration system in Bound for grades 7-12. The step by step details to register are in the first link below. Please register as soon as possible.
GENERAL REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS
If you do not see your child’s grade level in the list below, then no additional health forms or immunizations are required for school. If you are new to the district or the state and have specific questions, please contact your school nurse or your healthcare provider.
Preschool
Certificate of Immunization to be completed by a healthcare provider.
CCACSD Physical form to be completed by a healthcare provider
Kindergarten
Certificate of Immunization to be completed by a healthcare provider.
CCACSD Physical form to be completed by a healthcare provider
3rd Grade
7th Grade
Certificate of Immunization completed by a healthcare provider to include boosters of the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines. Iowa law requires boosters before the first day of school.
9th Grade
12th Grade
Certificate of Immunization completed by a healthcare provider to include booster of Meningitis vaccine. Iowa law requires boosters before the first day of school.
Medication Forms
School personnel cannot administer any medication during the school day, including prescription and over-the-counter medication, unless the authorization to administer medication form is completed. This form is also available at registration and in the school health office throughout the school year.
Diabetes Medication Self-Administration Consent Form
Diet Modification Request Form
Medication Administration Policy
Medication Self-Administration Consent Form
Medication Self-Administration Consent Form - Asthma/Epi-Pen
Medication Parental authorization form for administration of medication to students
2024-2025 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY
Are you interested in serving on the CCA School Board of Education?
We encourage interested community members living in District 3 to consider this opportunity to serve our district and help continue the important work of providing quality education to our students. The school board will review the applications and fill the vacancy by appointment at the August 14, 2024 school board meeting. For details and the application, please visit the District website at:
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, School Support Officer, District Office at 1486 Hwy 6 NW, PO Box 487, Oxford IA 52322, 319-828-4510 or angelicabrothers@ccaschools.org.