Lion Tales 3/2/23

Upcoming Dates 

Monday, March 6 First day of MS/HS Track  - Registration is closed - MUST PAY FEE to practice!

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

Monday, March 13 No School - teacher in-service

March 13-15 Spring Conferences - contact teachers to schedule!

Thursday, March 23 CLA Easter Program / Worship Service 

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

March 27-31 No School - Spring Break


Now is a great time to re-enroll! Full time/part time/athletes enroll now!

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 … one remaining on 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!


Doing Sports God’s Way

Champions… of Sportsmanship!

Volleyball and Basketball Accomplish a Great Feat

CLA sports teams strive to be the best that they can be, led by coaches and a philosophy of doing sports in the way God calls us to - every activity is an act of worship to God!  This is represented well by all of our teams, but a special feat was accomplished by both our HS girls volleyball team (in October) and our HS boys basketball team (just a few weeks ago).  Both teams brought home championship banners from the IFBE River Valley Tournament hosted by ICCS in Washington, IL.  But better yet, BOTH teams also won the coveted SPORTSMANSHIP team award along with the championship trophy.  What a blessing.  Thank you to players and coaches for representing CLA so well!


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 The Lions Football Club is asking for commitments by Friday, March 17 to begin equipment fitting and purchases.

PTF Fundraiser - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 

Funds for a 9-Square Game!

9-square is a game loved by many… and CLA is raising funds to purchase a game set to use in our PE classes! The Krispy Kreme Donut fundraiser was sent home earlier this week, and donuts can be sold through March 14, at 10 am.  Dozens of Doughnuts will be available for pickup at CLA on Friday, March 17 3-5 pm.

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!

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: https://tinyurl.com/HopedaleRec


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

As we continue to learn about how God calls us to “fan the flame” of his gift of salvation, this week we read about how God’s spirit gives us His power, His love, and His self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:6-8).  The great thing is that we don’t have to rely on our own strength.  That would be a disaster, as we are not strong enough to love others well or to discipline ourselves without God’s help.  We need Jesus!  We were also treated to a great time of worship Monday afternoon with the Greenville University Pursuit Blue worship team.  It was a powerful time, and again is evidence of God working in and though all of us.  Blessings to each of you as you continue to rely on His Spirit to live your life for the Lord!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning