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The Patriot Press

April 29, 2024

The Patriot PressApril 29, 2024
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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.

Patriot Press Information

If anyone has photos or information they would like published in the weekly Patriot Press newsletter, please email stownsend@clintonacademy.org with details. Thank you!

The Patriot Press will not send another newsletter out until May 13th due to testing this week during the Publication's class period.

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On this Day in History: April 29th

On this day in history, April 29th...Prince William of Wales got married to his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Middleton on April 29th, 2011. Prince William is the second in line to the British Throne. Also on April 29th, Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, whose television show Seinfeld was a landmark in American pop culture in the late 20th century, was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1954. Lastly in 1945, the U.S. Seventh Army liberated tens of thousands of inmates at the Nazi concentration camp in Dachau, Germany.

Parent Reminders

May 1

  • Midterms go home with students in 2nd-12th grades
May 2
  • 9th/10th Cultural Geography Lunch from 12:15-2pm
  • P-Pac Practice on the gym stage from 3:15-4pm for 1st-12th grades
May 3
  • P-Pac Practice on the gym stage from 3:15-4pm for 1st-12th grades
May 4
  • Lego Robotics Showcase Event from 11am-1:30pm
May 6

  • Spelling Bee at FBC from 9:30am to 12pm
May 7

  • 3rd Grade to Wonders of Wildlife from 8:15am to 2:45pm
May 8

  • Life Change Camp Assembly from 2:15-2:55pm
May 9

  • P-Pac Practice on the gym stage from 3:15-4pm for 1st-12th grades
  • MCSAA Girls Soccer Tournament
May 10

  • MCSAA Girls Soccer Tourament
  • MCSAA State Track Meet in Joplin
  • P-Pac Practice on the gym stage from 3:15-4pm for 1st-12th grades
May 11

  • MCSAA Girls Soccer Tourament
  • MCSAA State Track Meet in Joplin

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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Campos

This month’s teacher spotlight is Mr. Ryan Campos. He is originally from Kansas City, Kansas, but spent most of his childhood in Pittsburg, Missouri. In high school he played basketball and ran cross country. He attended college at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. Mr. Campos is married to Jenesa, and has two children, Audrina who is 12 and Leon who is 9. A fluffy cat is also part of the family.

Mr. Campos teaches Bible for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade at CCA. His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 139:9-10: “If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” When asked who he looks up to he said, “his dad.” In his free time he enjoys reading, drinking coffee, watching hockey, football, and college basketball. --Maggie

April Character Trait of the month is Gentleness

The character trait for the month of April is Gentleness. Gentleness means being kind and tenderhearted. We interviewed a few kids about gentleness and what it means to them and here is what they said. Xander, in 2nd grade, said that gentleness is being gentle and slow to anger when other people are harming you and not being mean back. Caroline J, in 4th grade, said that gentleness is being soft with things and being caring and gentle to others. Carter B, in 5th grade, said that gentleness is being soft touching and not fighting and hurting others. Philippians 4:5, says, ”Let your gentleness be evident to all.” --Carissa

Devotion Corner

Gentleness Devotion

This week's devotion about gentleness is from todaydevotional.com and it's titled, "Gentleness." Please click on the following link to read it. https://todaydevotional.com/devotions/gentleness-1#:~:text=Jesus%20calls%20out%2C%20%E2%80%9CTake%20my,extra%20measure%20of%20gentleness%20today. --Emma


Get Ready for the Spring Concert

On Thursday, May 16th at 6pm in the CCA Gym, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades will present the Spring Music Concert. Students will sing and play recorders then P-PAC will perform. Details are on the CCA Google calendar.

Survey Says:

The survey question for this week was, “Would you rather have a hot fudge sundae or a caramel sundae?” The votes were close, with the ending scores being 37-39, claiming caramel sundaes as the victor. The first sundae was created in 1881 in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin when a man named George Hallauer requested to have a chocolate sauce used for soda on his ice cream.

Chapel

CCA Chapel was blessed with two class chapel sessions on Friday, April 26th. Seventh grade and Eleventh grade presented videos. If you missed it, video links will be posted soon on our CCA Facebook page.

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Happy Birthday Students & CCA Staff

Happy Birthday to Emme in 3rd grade on April 30th. Senior, Taylor, will celebrate on May 1st, Xander in 2nd grade and Mrs. Jones will celebrate on May 3rd. On May 6th Hollis in 3rd will celebrate, Carter in 1st grade was born on May 10th and Mrs. Huisman’s birthday is May 11th.


Girls Varsity Soccer Recap

Lady Patriots v. Golden Eagles

On Monday, April 22nd, the Lady Patriots traveled to Independence. The team has improved a great deal since their last match-up with the Golden Eagles. In the first half, CCA was down by one. The defense did an incredible job of pushing the offense up. There were many off-sides calls because of this and it gave CCA several opportunities to score. By the second half, CCA found themselves down 0-2. The offense did a great job looking for passes and shooting the ball. Unfortunately, the Patriots were unable to score, and lost to the Golden Eagles 0-2. --Kennedy

Sports Calendar for the Week

  • 5/2- Girls Soccer Game Away at Heritage Christian. Game time 5:00.

  • 5/6- Track MOKAN Conference at El Dorado. Start time 5:30.

  • 5/9 to 5/11- MCSAA Girls Soccer Tournament in Joplin. More information to come.

  • 5/10 to 5/11- MCSAA Track Tournament. More information to come.

Club Information

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes

CCA has Fellowship of Christian Athletes once a month for upper school students. Jeff Adams leads both 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.

  • May 3rd will be the last FCA for JH and HS students this school year.

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4H

The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 30th from 6-7:15pm in the CCA Cafeteria.

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FBLA

Congratulations to Colten, Hannah, and Kade for placing in the Top 10 at FBLA state, which was held in Springfield, MO on April 14th.
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StuCo

StuCo will have a meeting soon. Details to come.

P-PAC

CCA's performing arts club is working hard to put on a production for you on May 16th. P-PAC has practices on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:15-4:00 and is for any students interested in grades 1-12. Below of a photo of them practicing for the event. --Vivian

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