Lion Tales 2/23/23

Upcoming Dates 

Today, February 23 Open House 8 am - 5 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

Monday, February 27 Open House 11-noon (Kindergarten) and 4-8 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

PTF meeting 3:45 pm 

Staff/Coaches/Parents vs Players Volleyball 5:30 pm  Basketball 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 1 Early Dismissal 11:30 - Staff in-service

Monday, March 6 First day of MS/HS Track  - MUST REGISTER AND PAY FEE to practice!

Tuesday, March 7 Open House 9 am - 7 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

Friday, March 24 End of Early Registration period - Re-enroll before this date!!


Can You Believe it?? It’s time to re-enroll for the 2023-24 school year already!

Enrollment is OPEN for next year.  We ask that families try to make their decisions about next school year as soon as possible, as it helps us to plan for classrooms, staffing, and more!

Open House Dates February 23, February 27 and March 7… Invite friends to visit!

Re-enrollment forms: You can complete this form and return it to the school office… and

save $50 on the initial registration fee (until spring break).  Re-enroll now!

Any questions, please check in with Mr. Horning!


LOOK! - MS/HS Track and Field  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!

Track and Field is the next sport available for students in grades 5-12. And registration is now open! https://forms.gle/fnnTY5kteNRP6qkp6 Register by February 24 - begin practice March 6.


Lions Football Club - a new venture in athletics available to CLA high school boys

CLA is co-sponsoring along with Kingdom Sports a potential Football Club for high school boys.  This is for boys that don’t have access to football (homeschool students and students at schools without football).  An informational meeting was held on Feb 14 in the CLA gym.  Even if you missed this meeting, there is still an opportunity to share your interest at: https://forms.gle/icLC43oBLjGXJQheA  If your son is committing to play, here’s the commitment link: https://forms.gle/PQ3E8cFm5stXF5wG7 

Smencils available in the school office for $1 each

Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is selling scented pencils - “Smencils” which are available in the school office.  Students can make a purchase at any time with teacher permission!

Thank You for participating in the CLA Pizza Ranch Fundraiser this past Monday!

It was a great turnout, the food was delicious, and over $820 was raised for the tuition assistance fund at CLA.  Thank you to all who volunteered to serve, to those who came and ate pizza, and all who supported the fundraiser.  We are grateful to Pizza Ranch for offering this opportunity for local organizations!


Interested in a summer baseball or softball opportunity?  Hopedale Rec has programs for boys and girls ages 4-13. The registration deadline is March 10 and you can get more information by contacting Rachel Birkey ([email protected]).  If you are interested, you can sign up at this link: Hopedale Rec League



Easy ways to support CLA when you shop! - questions? Check with the office

  • Casey’s Rewards - you can select Christian Life Academy as one of the “cash for classrooms” options and earn rewards for CLA with gas, pizza, donuts and more! It’s part of Casey’s Rewards

  • Amazon Smile - go to amazon.smile.com and Christian Life Academy can be selected for an eligible organization to receive donations when you shop on Amazon!

  • Kroger Community Rewards - you can link your Kroger Rewards card to CLA - at kroger.com!

  • The Shop with Scrip program is now called “RaiseRight” - go to RaiseRight.com/m/StartEarning and use CLA enrollment code 87FE965127555.  You can also get cards through the CLA office.


First of the year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

It’s still early in the calendar year, so it is still a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer from December, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  


From the Principal's Desk

In chapel this week, we continued to discuss “fanning the flame” in our Christian lives. We talked about how spending time together with others helps us to know one another better, love one another more deeply, and to know Jesus better as we share our love for Jesus with others.  I pray that each of you have opportunities to gather with other Christ-followers on a regular basis!  If you are looking for a way to do this, talk with me! 


Blessings,

        Mr. Horning