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The Patriot Press

Volume 11: November 18, 2024

The PatriotPressVolume 11: November 18, 2024

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

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.

On this Day in History: November 18th

  • Today is Minnie Mouse’s birthday

  • 1877-Invention of the phonograph

  • 1883-The United States and the Canadian railroads established the five standard time zones for the continent --Brooklyn

Deer Photos Needed 🦌

Parents and Staff Members, did any CCA students harvest a deer this season? If so, please email photos to Mrs. Townsend so they can be included in next week's Patriot Press. stownsend@clintonacademy.org. Thank you!

Parent Reminders

Parent Reminders for the Week:

November 21

  • Auction Meeting from 6:30-7:30PM in the CCA Cafeteria. (First Meeting)
Parent Reminders for the Month:
November 25
  • 2nd Grade to Fantastic Caverns, 8:15am-2:15pm
November 27-29th
  • No School; Thanksgiving Break!

November Character Trait of the month is Peace

The Character Trait that CCA students and staff are focusing on in November is Peace. The Bible verse for peace this month is 1 Corinthians 14:33, “ For God is not the author of confusion but of peace.“ On Wednesday, Allie asked three students, “What does peace mean to you?” Fourth grader, Fallon said, “Peace is like being calm.” Sixth grader, Izzy said, “Peace is being quiet and calm.” And David in 10th grade said, “Peace is being calm and not having disturbance.” Remember to be praying for peace this week, and to find it in the Lord! --Allie

Devotion Corner

Peace Devotion

Parents, Grandparents, and Staff, we thought you might enjoy this devotion from “Praise.com,” called: Peace in All Circumstances which is based on Bible verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:16, “May the Lord of peace himself give you at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.”

Click on this link to read more

https://www.praise.com/devotional/peace-in-all-circumstances-2 --Jacob

⛪ Chapel ⛪

CCA chapel was opened with singing by the worship team on Friday. Ninth grade led pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and Bible. A prayer was said and the 9th grade chapel video was shown. Click on the following link to watch it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xE80_Sc0J9jgixOMrawRYZvVpcnAdN50/view?usp=sharing

The worship team lead students in the singing of the school song and upper school students danced to the church clap to end Fridays chapel session. --Sophia

Teacher Feature: Jessica Cotten

This week's teacher spotlight is Jessica Cotten. Jessica teaches 3rd grade and coaches varsity volleyball. Jessica grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout high school Jessica participated in volleyball, basketball, soccer and track. Jessica attended college at William Woods University then later attended Columbia College. She is married to Caleb and they are expecting her first child in December. Jessica has two dogs, a Siberian husky and an Australian shepherd. A figure in Jessica's life that she looks up to is her mother. Jessica's favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, ”For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” In Jessica's free time she enjoys coaching sports, spending time with her husband and her dogs, as-well-as crafting and spending quality time with God. --Maggie

Class Spotlight: 6th Grade English

Lilly sat in on the 6th grade English class with teacher, Gayle Wilson, on Wednesday, November 13th. Students were working on an English chapter review. They were reviewing nouns, verbs, abbreviations, comma placement, and apostrophes for their chapter 3 test, which was on Thursday. Sixth grade students are switching classes, using planners, and learning to navigate middle school this year. -Lilly

Survey Says:

We surveyed students this week to find out whether they would prefer to see colorful leaves on trees or snow covered leaves on trees? Colorful leaves received 44 votes, while snow covered leaves won with 62 votes. I think everyone is ready for a snow day! Fun fact, snowflakes are actually translucent, they only appear white because they reflect light. --Kynlee

Happy Birthday Students & CCA Staff

Happy upcoming birthday to CCA staff member, Travis Smith, who will celebrate on November 22nd. Owen in 4th grade will celebrate his birthday November 23rd. –Miyah


Upper School Student Led Bible Study

On Friday, November 15th, the upper school girls had their second Bible study of the year and this one was led by Clara. The girls are studying from the book titled, “Authentically, Uniquely You,” and this week their study was on authenticity. One of the main verses used was Matthew 15:8.

Clara talked about the meaning of authenticity; to be authentic means to be genuine and real, not a pretender. Some examples from the Bible that show people not being authentic include the religious pharisees. They had impure motives that made them hypocrites, telling others what to do, but not doing it themselves.

Another topic of conversation was letting our love be sincere. Have you ever done something for someone just to get their attention or you wanted them to think well of you? This is an example of not being authentic or sincere and just doing it for your gain. One of the main points from that section is, “It is amazing how difficult it is to do good things for people and not tell anyone.” Matthew 6:3-4 tells us more about sincere love. Our love should not just be a theory or speech, but shown in our deeds and in truth.

The last section is on authenticity in friendship. A great example in the Bible is the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi encouraged Ruth to go home to her family to be taken care of, but Ruth stayed with Naomi the whole time, even in the hardships, and showed her authentic love and friendship. She was rewarded by the Lord from it. If we want authentic friends, then we need to make sure that we are being an authentic friend to them. A true friend loves at all times and is there through the hard times. True authentic friends are faithful friends. --Carissa

CCA is Collecting Gelatin & Pudding

Gelatin/Pudding Boxes for Food Baskets @ Samaritan Center Service Project:

CCA is collecting boxes of gelatin and pudding until November 25 to donate to the Samaritan Center for their holiday food baskets!

Please drop off your donations in the collection boxes, which will be placed at the main entrance and the gym entrance. Your contributions will help make the holiday season brighter for families in need.

CCA Spirit Shirt Order

Dear Parents, Students and Staff...

The StuCo publicity team: Allie, Colten and Hannah, created new spirit wear shirts for CCA. These shirts need to be ordered by December 5th. If you're looking for a great Christmas gift, any CCA student would love to get one of these, "hint, hint." Orders will be in before Christmas break; pick-up will be at C-squared; however, if needed, a StuCo member could pick-up the order and bring it to CCA before Christmas break...contact kmanning@clintonacademy.org. Click on the following link to order. *Also, these shirts are customizable, so there's several options for your Patriot! https://csquaredclinton.com/collections/cca-varsity-athletics

CCA to Enter 2024 Lighted Christmas Parade

Hello CCA Families...

For the first time ever, CCA will enter a float in the Downtown Clinton Parade on Friday, November 29th. Mrs. Townsend will be the CCA Coordinator for the event. So far, the 7-12th grade concert band will be riding on a trailer and playing Christmas songs; however, all CCA is invited to participate.

The rules are: the trailer must be lighted with decorative lighting to be considered for judging and awards. If walking, a ratio of 1 adult per 5 children is requested if children are younger than 12. No Santa costumes, but Santa hats are okay to wear. The theme must be holiday: CCA students can wear jeans, ugly Christmas sweaters, Christmas sweatshirts, elf hats, Santa hats, jingle bells, etc. CCA would like some younger students to be dressed in Nativity costumes (CCA can provide 3 wisemen, 1 angel, 1 star, animals, 2 shepherds, Mary, Joseph & a baby doll for Jesus), so if your student is available and would like to participate, please let Mrs. Townsend know. Only walkers can pass out candy per city ordinance.

CCA will enter in Best Religious Category. Our school theme is Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Our trailer must be set up, decorated, and in place by 5pm at 209 E Jefferson St, Clinton on November 29th. Anyone who is willing to let us borrow lights and Christmas decor or who would like to help decorate the trailer, please contact Mrs. Townsend at 660-924-3581. Any student planning to walk or any concert band member who will ride on the trailer needs to be decorated with lights that you should provide (Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Amazon have options for battery powered lights, rope lights, etc). Glow sticks will also work great for anyone walking in the parade. Concert band students can wrap their stand and instrument with lights as long as it is playable!

If you have questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Townsend. Let's make our first ever entry for the Christmas Parade one to commemorate CCA's 25th year celebration. Thank you!

🏀 Sports Calendar 🏀

Monday, November 18

  • Home basketball games tonight vs. Applewood. Girls JH at 4:30, Boys Varsity at 5:30 & Girls Varsity at 7. This is our first game this season. The National Anthem will be played by the HS Concert Band members before the first game and cheerleaders will cheer from 4:30-5:30pm.

Friday, November 22

  • Home basketball games vs. Outreach Christian. JV Boys at 4:30, JV Girls at 5:30 & Varsity Boys at 7. Go Patriots!

Senior Fundraising

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

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

The seniors want to specifically thank each and everyone of you for coming out and shopping, donating items and supporting the CCA Garage sale this past Friday and Saturday.

Club Information

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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 November & December Meetings:
  • Nov. 18th...this FCA Huddle for tonight has been canceled!
  • Dec. 2nd...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm
  • Dec. 6th...JH FCA from 8:30-9am
  • Dec. 13th...HS FCA from 8:30-9am
  • Dec. 16th...FCA Huddle for CCA/CHS/Home school at Coach Adams' house from 8-9pm

4H

  • The next meeting will be this Friday, 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

FBLA

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.

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. CCA high school students at CCA have registered for competition. All students will have the opportunity to compete at the district competition in February at UCM. Each person that competes can only compete in 3 events. Two different types of events are available: Objective Assessments or tests and presentation. Each competitor can only compete in two presentation events. FBLA Officers this year are: Hannah-President, Colten-Vice President, Logan-Chaplain, Parker-Co Chaplain, Clara-Treasurer and Kennedy-Secretary.

*Money for FBLA competition is due this Friday, November 22nd.

StuCo

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 today, Monday, November 18th from 5-6pm. Check the CCA calendar for details.

P-PAC

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 are 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.

Members are currently working on songs and their script for the Christmas concert. Did you know the Christmas program is Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the CCA gym? Mark your calendars now! Students have been working hard on blacklight hand animations for the upcoming performance, and they can't wait for you to see the show! –Kynlee

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