Lion Tales 4/2/2020

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Now through April 30 Continued remote learning days

Friday, April 10 NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

Monday, April 13 NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday

Thursday, May 14 8th Grade Graduation (details TBA)

Friday, May 15 Last Day of School (details TBA)

CLA Response to Coronavirus

It is amazing how things have changed since the last issue of Lion Tales just three weeks ago.  As always, we continue to trust the Lord for direction, as we also follow guidelines put in place by public health officials, the governor, state board of education, and local leaders.  The school building will continue to be closed except for a few careful, monitored drop-off/pick-up arrangements. We will continue remote instruction through April 30 and update with any changes as they happen. More details are below. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Horning

Thinking of 2020-2021!

  ***NOTICE… we encourage you to REGISTER for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR… Early registration deadline (with enrollment fee discount) APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now! Simply send an email by April 3 to [email protected] with your plans/intentions and we’ll honor the discounted fee!

Monthly tuition payments

For families who are on the monthly payment plan, tuition payments may be mailed to the school: PO Box 235, Hopedale, IL 61747.  Or, they can be dropped off at the school during the Friday 2-4 pm drop-off time. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Horning.  Thank You!

Middle School Updates

• Chapel on Fridays will include 5th through High School, this was a typo on the original schedule.  The Zoom link for this is found on the Google Classroom “Zoom”.

• The 7th and 8th Science Fair is still on!  This was scheduled for May 1st, though we hope to be back on May 1st we are preparing our Science Fair to be DIGITAL!  Check out our schools website for this Digital Science Fair on May 1st and give us feedback on which Project you think is best!

From the Principal's Desk

A quite different approach to education has stretched all of us.  But I am encouraged by many things that have happened over the past several weeks.  One of the most enjoyable is a new-found excitement to “see” people. I’m one who gets energy from people and interaction.  I’m energized by high fives, fist bumps, and smiles with a “good morning” attached. I’ve found myself thriving recently on a hug from one of my children, more family meals than we’ve experienced in a long time, and the anticipation of an online video meeting with a few students, a group of family members, other teachers, or our Bible study group.  I believe that, through these difficult times, God reminds us to seek Him and to value interaction with others. I pray that each of us learns the lesson well!

Blessings,

         Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/12/2020

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Today, March 12 Volleyball HOME games vs Tremont, 6:00

8th grade recognition night

OPEN HOUSE through 5 pm

Saturday, March 14 Band Solo and Ensemble Contest

Mon-Fri, Mar. 23-27 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program

  ***NOTICE… EXTENDED TIME… Early registration deadline is now APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now!

CLA Response to Coronavirus

Please read the email that will be sent out from the CLA office today.  We are reminded that we serve and trust a Heavenly Father that cares deeply about us.  We do not need to live in fear, but we do need to take steps to respond as necessary. We are grateful that we are situated in a rural area and that our program is small enough that issues of mass gatherings are not a part of our decision-making.  Confirmed cases have not reached our school nor our county. We do not have plans to close school, but do continue to monitor the situation and will follow guidelines as suggested or mandated through the state of Illinois and local health departments.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Horning

Easter program- Journey to the Cross

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program!  We will be doing Journey to the Cross,  a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!)  Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. 

To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below.  We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times!  Please go to  https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!

From the Principal's Desk

This week we have been hosting meetings and open house - introducing our school to people who may not have experienced it.  We had meetings regarding high school on Monday and Wednesday, and today is an open house. It has been a great time so far - as I write this we still have a few more hours - sharing what God has been doing in His work here at CLA.  Every time I host families and share what is happening at CLA, I am reminded of the work that HE is doing to mold us as a school and as children of God. What a blessing to be able to share this with others. Will you take the time today, this week, this month… to share with a friend the work God is doing in your family through CLA? I hope so!  

Blessings,

         Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/5/2020

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Today, March 5 Volleyball games @ Tremont, 6:00.  Departure 5:10.

Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service

Sunday, March 8 Spring Forward!  Daylight Savings Time Begins.

March 9-11 Spring Conferences - contact teachers to make an appointment

Monday, March 9 High School Info Meeting, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, March 10 PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) meeting 3:45, school library.

Tuesday, March 10 Volleyball games @ Manito, 5:30. Departure 4:25.

Wednesday, March 11 High School Info Meeting, 3:00 pm

Thursday, March 12 Volleyball HOME games vs Tremont, 6:00

8th grade recognition night

OPEN HOUSE ALL DAY  8 am - 5 pm

Saturday, March 14 Band Solo and Ensemble Contest

Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program

  ***NOTICE… EXTENDED TIME… Early registration deadline is now APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now!

Welcome to the CLA staff, Mrs. Westley and Mrs. Espenschied!

Students and parents may or may not already know them, but we are excited to have two new staff members working at the school, each who began their role in February.

Mrs. Wendy Westley is currently learning the ropes as office manager.  She will continue her transition into this role over the next several months as Mrs. Horning will conclude her role as office manager at the end of the school year.  Mrs. Westley’s daughter Abigail attended CLA, graduating 8th grade last year.

Mrs. Kristi Espenschied is now on staff in a part-time role working with middle school and high school students on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.  She also continues to be a substitute teacher, the role where many students and parents might recognize her. Her sons Kasen and Micai are CLA students.

We are grateful for the amazing staff that God has blessed our school with.

Easter program- Journey to the Cross

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program!  We will be doing Journey to the Cross,  a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!)  Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. 

To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below.  We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times!  Please go to  https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!

From the Principal's Desk

NOW is the TIME!  Tell your friends about CLA!  Early registration for next school year, with a discounted registration fee, remains for only a short time.  Some great things are happening at CLA, and we want many more families to experience it! SHARE your EXPERIENCES…. and invite others to join!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/27/2020

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Today, Feb 27 Volleyball HOME games vs Delavan, 6:00

Friday, Feb 28 5th-HS field trip to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Monday, March 2 Volleyball practice

Tuesday, March 3 Volleyball HOME games vs Havana, 6:00

Wednesday, March 4 Volleyball practice

Thursday, March 5 Volleyball games @ Tremont, 6:00.  Departure 5:10.

Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service

Sunday, March 8 Spring Forward!  Daylight Savings Time Begins.

March 9-11 Spring Conferences

Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program

Solo and Ensemble Contest Rescheduled

Band students will have their Solo and Ensemble contest rescheduled.  Tentative reschedule date is Saturday, March 14. Band parents - look for information from Mrs. Stribling next week regarding this.

Easter program- Journey to the Cross

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program!  We will be doing Journey to the Cross,  a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!)  Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. 

To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below.  We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times!  Please go to  https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!

MS/HS Shedd Aquarium Trip

Middle school/High School students will be traveling to Shedd Aquarium tomorrow -  Friday, February 28th. We are leaving no later than 6am and are tentatively scheduled to arrive back at the school around 5:30pm.  Students must bring a sack lunch with disposable items- please do not send reusable containers.  

**Students must wear CLA gear (shirts/hoodies) that must be visible at all times.  Students not wearing CLA gear at the time of departure will not attend the trip. There will not be a way for students to obtain a shirt that morning, so plan accordingly.**

From the Principal's Desk

I was gone for a couple of days last week, and enjoyed a short vacation in South Carolina, reconnecting with friends from my home in Pennsylvania.  In chapel this week, I shared with the students how enjoyable it was to spend time fellowshiping with friends who share my faith, and who challenge me as a person, father, and friend.  Looking forward to how some of our students, after spending years together at CLA, will be able to count lifelong friendships as one of the benefits of their CLA experience!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/20/2020

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Monday, Feb 24 Volleyball AWAY games at Olympia Middle School, 6:00.  Depart 5:10

Wednesday, Feb 26 Volleyball practice

Thursday, Feb 27 Volleyball HOME games vs Delavan, 6:00

Friday, Feb 28 5th-HS field trip to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Saturday, Feb 29 Solo and Ensemble contest for Band students at Living Hope 9:00am

Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service

March 9-11 Spring Conferences

Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program

Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 29th

Band students will have their Solo and Ensemble contest Saturday, Feb 29th at 9:00am at Living Hope Community Church in Hopedale.  Plan on arriving 20 minutes prior to your scheduled solo time and dressed nicely- no jeans, flip flops, athletic wear, etc. Parents- be sure to check your email this evening for more details!

Easter program- Journey to the Cross

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program!  We will be doing Journey to the Cross,  a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!)  Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. 

To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below.  We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times!  Please go to  https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!

MS/HS Shedd Aquarium Trip

Middle school/High School students will be traveling to Shedd Aquarium next Friday, February 28th.  We are leaving no later than 6am and are tentatively scheduled to arrive back at the school around 5:30pm.  Students must bring a sack lunch with disposable items- please do not send reusable containers.  

**Students must wear CLA gear (shirts/hoodies) that must be visible at all times.  Students not wearing CLA gear at the time of departure will not attend the trip. There will not be a way for students to obtain a shirt that morning, so plan accordingly.**

CLA Gear order from Signs of Success

If you ordered CLA gear from Signs of Success (especially for the Shedd Aquarium trip), those items will be in early next week. 

From the Principal's Desk

Our chapel series for the past 6 weeks has been about building a foundation under the light (or lighthouse) that we each try to shine for Jesus.  I’d encourage you to ask your kids about what that foundation contains. We talked about the Word of God, Forgiveness, Fellowship, Prayer, and Sharing with others.  If we all continue to build that foundation, our light will shine greater for Jesus every day!

Blessings,  Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 2/6/2020

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Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! - 6:00 pm - details below!

HS BOYS basketball @ ICCS Tournament (Friday/Saturday)

HS GIRLS basketball @ Bloomington Trinity 7:15

Monday, Feb 10 Volleyball practice at CLA

HS Boys Basketball practice at LHCC

Tuesday, Feb 11 Volleyball games at St. Mary’s Bloomington, 6:00

HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA

Wednesday, Feb 12 Volleyball practice at CLA

HS Boys Basketball practice at LHCC

Thursday, Feb 13 HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA

Friday, Feb 14 HS Girls/Boys Basketball AWAY games at Danville

Fri-Mon, Feb 14-17 No School - Presidents’ Day Weekend

*******FAMILY GAME NIGHT****** 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - at the school - begins at 6:00 PM

Bring GAMES to play 

and SNACKS to share 

(if you would like).

A great time to have fun 

with other CLA families!

PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER

What a GREAT event supporting the CLA Technology fund last Saturday.  Over $1,000 was raised!!! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and came to enjoy the pizza and fellowship.  

AR Store

We are planning to have an AR store at the beginning of May.  This is where students use the points they have earned from reading and taking AR tests to "buy" prizes.  We will need two volunteers to help set up and run the store which will be on a school day afternoon. We will also need donations of items for the students to buy.  This year, the store will be for the K-4th grade students and the 5th-8th grade students will be able to earn a gift card if they meet a pre-determined point goal. Please contact Mrs. Gibson at [email protected] if you have any questions or are able to help!   

From the Principal's Desk

What a wonderful God we serve.  My reminder for today is that we KNOW who holds the FUTURE in HIS hands… what a great thought and comfort as we walk through this life.

Blessings!        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/30/2020- the Super Late Edition. :)

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Thursday, Jan 30 AWAY basketball at Concordia Peoria. Elem 5:00/JH 6:00/HS Girls 7:00

Friday, Jan 31 AWAY basketball HS Boys at Mahomet vs Champaign Cyclones 7:00

Saturday, Feb 1 AWAY basketball JH Boys at Danville Shootout

Pizza Ranch Fundraiser! Pizza Ranch in Morton - 11 am - 3 pm

Monday, Feb 3 HS Boys Basketbal practice

HOME Volleyball games vs South Pekin 6:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb 4 HS Girls Basketball practice

Away Volleyball games at Pekin St. Joseph 6:30 pm.  Depart 5:25

Wednesday, Feb 5 2 pm EARLY DISMISSAL (Teacher In-Service)

NO volleyball practice

HS Boys Basketball practice

Thursday, Feb 6 HOME basketball vs First Baptist Danville  5:00 HS girls 6:00 HS boys

Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! at 6pm. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share.

HS BOYS basketball @ ICCS Tournament (Friday/Saturday)

HS GIRLS basketball @ Bloomington Trinity 7:15

PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER

Don't forget our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser this Saturday from 11:00-3:00!  Come out for a great meal to support our school. Students can still sign up to help and earn community service hours and if you are able to help in the kitchen, even for just half an hour, please let Lauren Gibson know!  

AR Store

We are planning to have an AR store at the beginning of May.  This is where students use the points they have earned from reading and taking AR tests to "buy" prizes.  We will need two volunteers to help set up and run the store which will be on a school day afternoon. We will also need donations of items for the students to buy.  This year, the store will be for the K-4th grade students and the 5th-8th grade students will be able to earn a gift card if they meet a pre-determined point goal. Please contact Mrs. Gibson at [email protected] if you have any questions or are able to help!   

Coupon Books Available in the school office

Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office.  Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected] 

From the Principal's Desk

What a week this has been.  We are grateful that it appears we are on the rebound from all the illness that has been rumbling through our school.  If we continue to be cautious and watchful for symptoms, we should be able to keep moving in a healthy direction. I am thankful for the healing that God provides, and for the grace He affords us as we do our best to keep our children healthy.

Blessings!      

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/23/2020

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Friday, January 24 Volleyball practice 3:30 - 5:00

Sat, January 25 HOME - JH Basketball Tournament.  CLA games at 10:00 and 1:00

HS Girls Basketball practice at LHCC 10:00-11:30

Monday, January 27 HS Boys Basketball practice

Volleyball practice

Tuesday, January 28 HS Girls Basketball practice

AWAY basketball at Calvary Chillicothe. Elem 4:30/JH 5:30/HS Boys 6:30

Wednesday, Jan 29 HS Boys Basketball practice

Volleyball practice

Thursday, Jan 30 AWAY basketball at Concordia Peoria. Elem 5:00/JH 6:00/HS Girls 7:00

Friday, Jan 31 AWAY basketball HS Boys at Mahomet vs Champaign Cyclones 7:00

Saturday, Feb 1 AWAY basketball JH Boys at Danville Shootout

Pizza Ranch Fundraiser! Pizza Ranch in Morton - 11 am - 3 pm

Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! - look for information soon, and join the fun!

PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, Feb 1 from 11- 3 at Pizza Ranch in Morton, Christian Life Academy will be the featured community group!  WE could still use a couple volunteers to help serve that day, especially two adults (over 16) to help in the kitchen.  All Tips and a % of all sales during that time period are donated to CLA. Contact Mrs. Lauren Gibson - [email protected] to volunteer or get more information.  Even if you aren’t able to help (or eat at Pizza Ranch) that day, please spread the word!

Coupon Books Available in the school office

Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office.  Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected] 

From the Principal's Desk

I just wanted to take an opportunity today, to say “thank you” to our CLA family… several conversations I’ve had over the past week regarding situations or struggles in the education world have helped me, once again, to realize the amazing group of families we have here at our school.  What a blessing to share the educational and spiritual journey with our CLA family!

Blessings!      

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/16/2020

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Thrusday, Jan 16 Elem/JH Basketball practice at CLA

HS Girls Basketball practice at LHCC

Friday, January 17 3:45 pm Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) meeting

AWAY game - HS Girls Basketball at Danville Baptist, 6:30 pm

Monday, January 20 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21 HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA

AWAY games - Elem 6:00 / JH 7:00 at Mt Pulaski Zion.  Depart 4:30

Wed, January 22 Volleyball practice

Thurs, January 23 HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA

AWAY games - Elem 6:00 / JH 7:00 at Cornerstone. Depart 4:30

Friday, January 24 Volleyball practice

Sat, January 25 HOME - JH Basketball Tournament.  CLA games at 10:00 and 1:00

Join in with Parent Teacher Fellowship!

The first PTF meeting of the semester will be TOMORROW (Friday, January 17), at 3:45 pm.  This is a great time to get involved! PTF supports the school in many ways, such as classroom supplies, special activities, sports concessions and uniforms, and much more.  Come to the meeting to help plan activities and get involved for the second semester! Questions? Ask Melanie Hasty - [email protected]. 

PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER!

On Saturday, Feb 1 from 11- 3 at Pizza Ranch in Morton, Christian Life Academy will be the featured community group!  We are looking for volunteers to help serve that day, when all Tips and a % of all sales during that time period are donated to CLA.  Volunteering on February 1 would be a great community service opportunity for middle school and high school students, and also a great chance for families to serve together.  Contact Mrs. Lauren Gibson - [email protected] to volunteer or get more information.

Coupon Books Available in the school office

Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office.  Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected] 

From the Principal's Desk

This week we began a chapel series about having a foundation to stand upon.  We began with the Word of God. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path… we are blessed when we follow God’s Word… (Psalm 119).  Let us all remind ourselves and our children and families of the importance of standing on the promises in His Word!

Blessings!      

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/9/2020- Welcome to 3rd quarter!

Upcoming...

Thursday, Jan 9 HOME basketball games vs Zion Lutheran - Elem 6:00 JH 7:00

HS Girls basketball practice 

Friday, Jan 10 Volleyball practice 3:30-5:00

Monday, Jan 13 HOME basketball games - HS girls vs Bethel 5:00 pm

Elem (6:00) and JH (7:00) vs St Mary’s

HS Boys practice at LHCC

Tuesday, Jan 14 AWAY basketball game - JH only vs Trinity (Bloomington) depart 4:45

HS Girls Practice at CLA

Wednesday, Jan 15 Volleyball practice at CLA

HS Boys Basketball practice at LHCC

Thrusday, Jan 16 Elem/JH Basketball practice at CLA

HS Girls Basketball practice at LHCC

Friday, January 17 3:45 pm Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) meeting

AWAY game - HS Girls Basketball at Danville Baptist, 6:30 pm

Join in with Parent Teacher Fellowship!

The first PTF meeting of the semester will be next Friday, January 17, at 3:45 pm.  This is a great time to get involved! PTF supports the school in many ways, such as classroom supplies, special activities, sports concessions and uniforms, and much more.  Come to the meeting to help plan activities and get involved for the second semester of year! Questions? Ask Melanie Hasty - [email protected]. 

PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER!

On Saturday, Feb 1 from 11- 3 at Pizza Ranch in Morton, Christian Life Academy will be the featured community group!  We are looking for volunteers to help serve that day, when all Tips and a % of all sales during that time period are donated to CLA.  Volunteering on February 1 would be a great community service opportunity for middle school and high school students, and also a great chance for families to serve together.  Contact Mrs. Lauren Gibson - [email protected] to volunteer or get more information.

Coupon Books Available in the school office

Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office.  Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected] 

From the Principal's Desk

I am reminded, and want to remind our entire CLA family, as we begin a new semester and a new calendar year together, that we are called to be a light.  In our world there certainly is a lot of darkness, uncertainty, and anxiety. But we have the opportunity each day to shine a light into our world - the Light of Jesus, our HOPE!  Shine brightly, my friends, firmly planted on the foundation we find in God’s Word.

Blessings!      

Mr. Horning