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.

• In 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th MLB home run making him the first MLB player to score 60 homeruns in a single season.

• In 1954, the first nuclear powered vessel was commissioned by the US navy.

• In 1868, the first volume of Little Women was published. --Maggie

Hello CCA Family:

Tomorrow we will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness at CCA. Please wear pink and give a PINK OUT DONATION AT THE CCA OFFICE! If students wear pink, they may dress down like a high schooler! Please see the handbook for dress code or email the office if you have questions.

Tomorrow Night we will have several volleyball Pink Out Games (see schedule below).

We will be raising money for a CCA Board of Director and CCA grandmother, Kathy Harrison who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Please pray for Kathy and all Breast Cancer victims!

At the game we will have a bake sale and raffle off 2 wonderful baskets all being put together by our volleyball team. Thank you ladies and parents!

Shirt design is below. Cost is $20 if you would like to order.

October 1ST Game schedule:

3:30 5-8th grade scrimmage

4:30 CCA Junior Varsity v. Show Me Christian School

5:30 Heartland Junior Varsity v. Show Me Christian School

6:30 CCA Varsity v. Heartland Varsity

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14

Parent Reminders for the Week...

Tuesday, October 1

• PSP Dental Screen/Varnish for those who consented.

Wednesday, October 2

• Midterms go home with students in grades 2-12; parents should sign & students need to return to their classroom teacher/homeroom teacher by Friday.

Friday, October 4

• Midterms should be signed and returned to 2nd-12th grade classroom teachers today.
• K4-2nd Grades to Fun Time Farms from 10am-12:30pm; bring a sack lunch with a drink; wear CCA t-shirt/sweatshirt and jeans.

Parent Reminders for the Month...

Wednesday, October 9th

• Fire Prevention Program for K4-5th grades from 12:30-2:45PM

Thursday, October 10th

• Tuition payment due if paying monthly

Tuesday, October 15th

• Dress Down Day for Prom; students & teachers can pay $5 each or $10 family max to dress down for the day; proceeds help fund prom

Tuesday, October 22nd

• Picture Retakes

Wednesday, October 23rd

• Flu Vaccines for those who consented

September is the month of love at CCA. This is based off of Matthew 22:37. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength.” This week I asked three students who I thought represented love, what love means to them. I asked Zaylee in 2nd grade, she responded, “ Love means for me, I’m going to love people and not be mean to them, and show kindness.” I also asked Maia in 5th grade and she answered, “Loving people for themselves.” Lastly, I asked Emma in 10th grade, she said, “Love to me means doing anything for that person and caring for them so much.” --Allie

To end our month long focus on the "Love" character trait, we thought you might enjoy this sermon series from Lifeway called, "How to Show Love and Respect to Others," which is based upon John 13. John 13:34 tells us, "A new command I give you Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Click on the link to read it over. https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/sermon-show-love-and-respect-john-13 --Lilly

On September 26, I sat in on 4th grade to see what they've been learning. When I walked in, students were all sitting at their desks listening to Mrs. Neal. They were in their Bible workbooks doing work on the board. Some of the kids tried to recite their memory verse to earn more class store cash. In Bible class they learned about what faith is and how we always need it. They also learned about creation, and the flood, and what evolutionists believe versus creationists. Mrs. Neal talked about how they need to be thankful for their parents and make sure to be kind and have kind hearts. She related this to the evil hearted people in Noah’s day. She taught them to wake up happy, instead of in a bad mood, because God wants us to be righteous hearted. The rest of the time i was in their classroom, students focused on learning the books of the Bible. --Allie

Last Wednesday, September 25th, CCA gathered around the flag pole at 8:10AM for See You at the Pole. Our student led worship team led us in singing "Holy Forever" as a school. Four students read Scripture verses. Parker read from 1 Timothy, Kalynn read Philippians 4:4-5, Lily read Romans 8:26-27, and Colten read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Hannah, Maggie, Brooklyn, Katie, Mayme, Arianna, and Caroline, led the school in singing "The Blessing."

Sandra Poff was CCA's speaker this year, and she spoke about the power of prayer and shared that 45,000 showed up to pray back in 1990, the first year of SYATP, and this year 4.2 million were projected to gather around the flag pole to pray for our country. She also spoke on how we should pray at all times no matter the situation. She then had a few students pray to close the short prayer vigil. The students that prayed were Audrey P., Peyton, Cora, Maylie, Kayin, Ezra, and Brooklyn. --Carissa

Last week I asked eighty-two people if they would rather go pumpkin picking, or pumpkin carving. Fifteen of the eighty-two picked pumpkin picking. Sixty-two of the Eighty-two picked pumpkin carving. Looking for some fall fun...check out Fun Time Farms in Lowry City, Living Waters Ranch in Osceola, Pixie Pumpkin Patch in Knob Noster, Buckeye Acres Produce in Warrensburg, County Line Pumpkin Patch in Higginsville, Diamond Farms in Concordia, Kenney Family Farms in Stockton, Faulkner's Pumpkin Farm in Kansas City, just to name a few. --Miyah

On Friday, September 27th, Gabe Baughman, KidMin Pastor from Allen Street Baptist presented chapel. He began by asking us, “Who of you likes to do yard work?” He then told us that the one thing his dad was terrible at was pruning the bushes. He talked about how God prunes us so we can be more fruitful. He read from John 15 and he talked about the fruits of the spirit and how we bear fruit. He told us that Jesus is the true vine, God is the gardener, and the garden is the Kingdom of Heaven. The only way to get into God's garden is to enter it through Jesus Christ.

God cuts off every branch that bears no fruit and prunes the ones that are fruitful, so they will bear more fruit in the future. We need to abide by Jesus because He's the one who will lead us, forgive us, and help us look different among the unbelievers. The Kingdom is here and now; Christians are living in it. Are you looking like Jesus? Are you producing good fruit? Be a witness by producing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Thank you Gabe for the wonderful sermon! –Sophia

Friday, September 27th, was the first upper school student led Bible study of the year. Brett and Libby Foster led the first meetings. The girls talked about the Prodigal son, and how we can always come back to God and He will welcome us back no matter how many wrongs we’ve done. We are never too far away from Him to come back again.

The boys talked about God's love for them, how much their Father in heaven adores them, and that no matter what, God will always love them. --Maggie

Happy Birthday to Ally Jo in 5th; she celebrates on October 1st, Sofia in K4, who celebrates on October 2nd, and Benson in 3rd; his birthday is October 5th! We wish you many blessings on your birthday! --Sophia

CCA practiced a fire drill on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This is the first of four fire drills that CCA will practice this year. These drills help students to be prepared for a fire, if it were to happen at CCA.

The Clinton Fire Department will be at CCA on Wednesday, October 9th, to give their fire prevention program to K4-5th grade students. This program will show students what to do if there was a fire emergency at home.

Did you know that students also practice tornado drills and intruder drills? CCA has a tornado drill and an intruder drill each semester of the school year. –Carissa

On September 23rd, the Patriots traveled to Heartland Christian School in Belton, Missouri. The Patriots and the Mustangs were head to head, both teams were prepared to fight for the win. The Patriots defense was ready. Since Mason was a little banged up from a previous game, he was in as goal keeper and Hadley, the regular goal keeper, was on the field. It was a fast paced game of back-forth offense and defense. The game ended with a score of 0-0.

The Patriots and Mustangs began their 10 minute over time. Leo kicked the ball to the middle, which helped Collin secure a corner kick. The corner kick hit a defender and went into the goal. The Patriots were able to hang on to their 1-0 lead over the Mustangs. This win improved the Varsity Patriots record to 3-5 on the season. --Brooklyn

The Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity Lady Patriots traveled to Heartland Christian school in Belton on Sept. 23rd. Junior High started off the evening with a very strong game. The first set was 25-7 and the second set was 25-5.. Junior Varsity played the second game and won the first set, 25-11 and the second set, 25-17. Lastly, Varsity played. They started off rough, and lost the first set, 21-25. The second set went better and they won , 25-21. In the third set the Lady Patriots found themselves down 11-20 before Brynn served 13 points, 10 being aces, to bring them back for the win, 25-11. --Kynlee

Volleyball Senior Night was Thursday, September 26th. Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity hosted Applewood from Sedalia. Junior High won in two sets. Junior Varsity lost in two sets, both with a score of 15-25. The CCA Gym was on fire for the Varsity game. The boys were there to cheer on the girls, after having won their soccer game at 5pm against Applewood. Varsity won 3 sets (it was out of 5). It was a fun night at CCA. Pictured below are our Senior Varsity Volleyball players with their parents. Congratulations to Kennedy, Dakoda, Audrey, Liz & Clara!

September 30

• Away JH Soccer Game v. St. Paul - Concordia; Game time is 5pm; bus departs at 5

• Home 5th & 6th Scrimmage & Varsity v. Metro. First game at 5pm, Varsity at 6pm

October 1

• HOME: Volleyball Tri-Match v. Heartland & Show Me Christian; Breast Cancer Awareness Night (wear pink); 3:30pm scrimmage for 5/6/JH, 4:30pm JV v. Show Me, 5:30pm JV Heartland v. Show Me, 6:30pm Varsity v. Heartland

• Home Soccer v. Heartland; Game time is 5pm

October 3

• Away Volleyball Game: JH/JV & V vs Applewood; JH at 4:30, JV at 5:15, V at 6; bus departs 2:35pm

• Away Soccer Game: Varsity vs Applewood; Game time at 5; bus/van departs at 2:35pm

• Away Volleyball Game 5/6 grade v. Leesville; Game time is 5:30; parents must provide transportation

October 5

• JH Soccer & Volleyball Tournament at Marshall; No bus; parents must transport

• MOKAN JV Volleyball Tournament at Benson Center

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!

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 October Meetings:

• 10/4 High School FCA at 8:30am
• 10/7 FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Homeschool 9th-12th graders at Coach Adam's home; 8-9PM
• 10/18 Junior High School FCA at 8:30am
• 10/21 FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Homeschool 9th-12th graders at Coach Adam's home; 8-9PM

• The next meeting will be held on October 6th at Darby and Sarah Kernohan's house at 2pm.

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

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.

Student Council is offered at CCA for 5th & 6th grades, Junior High and High School students. Students who were interested in being in student council filled out applications for membership and turned them in two weeks ago. This week members were announced. Congratulations to Clara, Audrey, Kennedy, Colten, Hannah, Maggie, Emma, Carissa, Brooklyn & Allie who were chosen to represent the High School group, and to Brynn, Kalynn, Kaitlyn, Micah, Caroline, Mayme & Carson who were chosen to represent the Junior High group.

High School had their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 26th from 3-4PM. Students elected officers and discussed dates for Lumberjack Club, Pep Rallies & Winter Formal.

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.

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