Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar

Thursday, Dec 19 CLA Christmas Program at Living Hope Community Church 7 pm

Tickets required for Dinner at 5:30 preceding program

Friday, Dec 20 11:30 Dismissal - Last day of school before Christmas Break

End of Quarter 2

Saturday, Dec 21 Monthly CLA Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 am

Dec 21-Jan 6 No School - Christmas Break

Tuesday, Jan 7 School resumes

Saturday, Jan 11 CLA Community Annual Meeting, 9 am - Mark Your Calendar!

Christmas Season is upon us!

Tomorrow, we will depart for a few weeks of “Christmas Break!” As we finish out this semester of school, stay tuned… there’s a lot going on! Don’t forget the real reason we celebrate… For God So LOVED the World… He Sent His Son as Our Savior. Praise the Lord!

The 17th Annual CLA Christmas Program

7:00 tonight at Living Hope Community Church

A few reminders/details…

A shuttle will run from the school to the church so that as many as possible park at the school lot. The shuttle will run from 6:20 until 6:55 and again for about 20 minutes after the program ends.
If you purchased tickets for the meal, doors open at 5:30 and the meal is served at 5:45.
If you are decorating a dinner table, the church will open at 3:30 for table decoration.
Students serving for the meal should arrive by 5:15.
Students participating in the program should arrive by 6:40 (6:50 for preK)
General public, seating begins at 6:30

Mark your calendars for the CLA Community Annual Meeting

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9 am

On behalf of the school board of directors and staff, we wish to invite all of the CLA community to a gathering soon after we return from Christmas break. Please mark Saturday, January 11 on your calendar and gather with us to hear some updates on what’s happening “behind the scenes” at CLA. As we prepare for enrollment processes for 2025-2026 (yes, next year is always on the horizon) we want to share some potential plans, challenges and directions. Learning about how the school operates is important for all community members! We’ll share some ways for greater involvement as well as some upcoming adjustments. We’ll also celebrate how the school has grown and where we are trying to follow God’s leading into the future. Please come!

SNOW DAY?? Although it’s unlikely that tomorrow will be a snow day… keep your FaceBook feed, email inbox and text notification/alerts ready… that’s how we will communicate any changes in school schedule due to weather!

Reminder - illnesses

As the seasons change, we know that sickness and recovery are a part of the school year. We’ve noticed some illnesses in various pockets of our school, as usual. This is just a reminder to be cautious, watch the health of your children, and keep them home if necessary. Attendance is important, but their health and the health of their classmates and teachers are also important! Remember, the rule of thumb is that students should be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. They also should not be currently experiencing symptoms of illness and coming to school. Please keep our school office and your students’ teachers informed about your children’s health!

Extra Curriculars Corner

Friday, December 20 AWAY games w/ Faith (5:30, 5/6 and 7/8 at Cornerstone, Groveland)

AWAY game (HS) at Decatur Christian (6:00)

Fri-Sat, December 27-28 Varsity basketball tournament at Arthur Christian School

Monday, January 6 HOME basketball games with Greenview - JH 5:30

Tuesday, January 7 AWAY basketball games at Illini Central (Mason City) 6:00 JV / V

AWAY basketball games at South Side (Peoria) 5:00 5/6 and 7/8

Thursday, January 9 AWAY basketball games at St. Mary’s (Bloomington) 5:30 5/6 and 7/8

Friday, January 10 HOME basketball games with Greenview - 5:30 JV / V

From the Principal's Desk

Can’t wait to worship with you. I’m super excited about tonight’s Christmas program! How wonderful to join together, led by our children, in worship of the Savior… I won’t get a chance to say “hello” to ALL of you individually tonight, but please know that I’m glad we could worship together! How great it is to have a community of Christ-followers at CLA!

“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4

Blessings,

Mr. Horning