CCA Newsletter August 1, 2024

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! As our school district continues to grow and thrive, we are excited to embark on another year of learning, growth, and success with your children. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can reach their full potential. We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a remarkable one. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Let's make this year our best yet!

This newsletter is packed with a lot of information including a recap of emails sent to parents for transportation and activity passes. Please follow the instructions to assure your child is off to a great start this school year. We distribute the CCA Newsletter directly to parent emails but it can also be read in the CCA Mobile App by community and extended family members. Scan the QR code to download the CCA mobile app.

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

AUGUST 28, 2024

• 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Clipper Early Childhood Academy

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

Breakfast is served in each attendance center when the doors open and until classes start. The bell schedules are at the button below and can be found on every CCA School Website.

If you indicated your student needs school transportation during registration, the bus numbers and bus stops information for your student(s) is now posted in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. It is very important that you confirm the bus stop time and location prior to Monday, August 26 for the first day of school.

Instructions:

1. Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal

2. Go to the left menu and select "Other Information" to find transportation information.

Traffic delays are expected at or near our schools for the first few days of school so please be mindful and patient.

Thank you!

For questions or assistance, please contact the Transportation Department at 319-545-2285 or email;

Carrie Hanson
carriehanson@ccaschools.org
Denny Schrekengast
dennisschreckengast@ccaschools.org

Introducing Sully, the new therapy dog at Clear Creek Elementary. Sully will be joining the staff and students at CCE with his handler, Lindsey Shaull. We appreciate the donations received from the CCE PTG, CCA Foundation, local businesses, and community members to make this happen. Visit the link below to learn more about Sully and what he will be doing at CCE.

Learn more about Sully on the Clear Creek Elementary website.

Flexible Job Openings: Looking for a job that is on the same schedule as your students, consider applying to work at Clear Creek Amana! Please see our list of openings here.

Volunteers Welcome: If you are interested in volunteering with the district, get cleared now by emailing humanresource@ccaschools.org. Learn more about volunteer opportunities from your student's teacher and principal.

STUDENT ATHLETE REGISTRATION:

CCA is 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.

Activity passes are used for entry to CCA home Middle School and High School events e.g. athletic events, musicals, plays, etc. CCA Activity passes do not work for any home postseason competitions where ticket sales are managed by the athletic associations.

Adult activity passes can be purchased on Bound. Bound and CCA have partnered to provide digital activity passes through the Bound mobile app. Families can download the Bound app through the Google Play or App store. Once registered, you can purchase the pass under "Tickets" in the app or from the Bound website. The digital pass is stored under "Tickets" and it will need to be displayed at entry for CCA hosted activities (excluding postseason athletics).

• Adult Yearly Annual Pass: $110.00
• Lifetime Pass: Free, must be a CCA resident who is 65 years or older of the district

Contact Mary Lou Grimm for assistance at 319-545-2361 or marylougrimm@ccaschools.org.

Students in grades 6-12:

Student in grades 6-12 will automatically receive their 2024-25 Activity Passes during their first week of school either in their homeroom or CLT/Advisory hour.

Students in grades K-5: August 30, 2024 at Noon deadline.

If you have students in grades K-5, please fill out this form indicating you would like an activity pass for them. Passes will not automatically be assigned to students in grades K-5. The passes will be handed out in the student's homeroom. If you do not request any passes, the student(s) will not receive one.

CCA will be utilizing cashless ticketing options for the upcoming 24-25 school year.

Adult Tickets: If you don't purchase an adult activity pass, you can pre-purchase individual tickets online ahead of time OR make use of the credit/debit card readers at the gate. To pre-purchase a ticket(s), click on “Ticketing” at the top of the Clear Creek Amana Bound public site: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/clearcreekamana

Student Tickets: CCA students in grades 6-12 receive a Free activity pass. Students in grades K-5 need to sign-up for a free activity pass by August 30, 2024 at noon or they will need to purchase tickets for CCA events.

Concessions: All concessions are cashless

The CCA School Board approved the District 3 board vacancy appointment for Nick Pfeiffer at the August 14 Special Board Meeting. Nick will be sworn in before the regular August 21st School Board Meeting.

Link to learn more about Nick visit the District Website

The board approved the proposed revised 24-25 Instructional Calendar with the change to move graduation from May 23 to May 25, 2025 to avoid the conflict with State Track and Field.

The board began their book study on the Anxious Generation. The book study along with surveys to gather input about student cell phone use, will all be reviewed by the board in the next few months. Input will be gathered from parents, students, and staff regarding cell phones in early September. Building and district administration have given input on surveys including current practices from building administration.

Band team presented on the exciting growth and accomplishments for the CCA Band program. Their presentation, other board documents and minutes can be found on Simbli, the school board website.

Please welcome Mike Parker as the new Director of Development for the Clear Creek Amana Schools Foundation. The part time position is responsible for leading and strengthening a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the Foundation’s mission and goals. Specific emphasis is focused on annual giving, planned giving, grants and fundraising events. The Director will strive to build a greater understanding and support for both the Foundation and District’s mission, vision and goals.

To learn more about Mike and the Foundation, visit the District Website:

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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.

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.