Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 15 Preschool graduation
Thursday, May 18 8th grade and HS graduation
Friday, May 19 Last day of school / Field Day (regular dismissal time)
Look for details and times for awards, lunch, activities - coming in emails!
Friday, June 2 16th Annual CLA Golf Outing at North Greens, Atlanta
Thursday, August 17 First day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!
CLA Yard signs - let’s get visible in the community!
Enrollment continues to be open for new families to join the CLA community. One way to get the word out is to put a CLA yard sign in your front yard! They will be available at the school office, and on FIELD DAY… we encourage you to take one with you and promote your school!
Andy Johnson Memorial Bike-a-thon Successful!
Great fun was had by all this past Sunday, as over 25 riders participated in the second annual Bike-a-thon! Hundreds of miles were logged by our riders, including several that rode 20 miles! This fundraiser, which remembers CLA teacher Andy Johnson, raised approximately $2000 for completion of the new HS building. Thanks to all who sponsored, rode, and enjoyed the (warm) day!
Enroll now for next school year! Full time, part time, athletes…friends!
Enrollment continues to be 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! Re-enrollment forms are available in the office. You can complete this form and return it to the school office any time. Even though the “early” registration deadline is past, we encourage you to enroll! Any questions, please check in with Mr. Horning!
16th Annual CLA Golf Outing - join the fun! Invite friends!
When: Friday, June 2, 2023……12:30 pm shotgun start for golfers
with a meal to follow (approx 5 pm) that is open to all
Where: North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta, IL
Why: Raising funds for completion of the HS Building!
Sign up by contacting Mr. Horning ([email protected] or use the form by clicking on this link:https://forms.gle/BuCPzdrkYaA1cJSr8
LIONS FOOTBALL CLUB - MATCHING FUNDS OPPORTUNITY!
The Lions Football Club, a high school football program co-sponsored by CLA and Kingdom Sports, has been offered a great opportunity! The club is currently raising funds for the fall season, and an anonymous friend has offered a MATCH - any donations toward the LIONS FOOTBALL program received between now and JUNE 2nd will be doubled… up to $1000 total!!! What a great time to make a donation to help the club. Questions, talk with Cole Espenschied ([email protected]) or Josh Horning ([email protected]). Donations can be made to CLA with Lions Football in the memo line.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Next Fall AT CLA!
WAnt some more information about the upcoming First Lego League that CLA teacher Mrs. Travis will be leading? Want to volunteer to help? Send Mrs Travis an email: [email protected]
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.
Completion of the new building… There is a lot to be done… and YOU can help!
If you have some skills or knowledge in: drywalling, painting, trim work or flooring, there is a place for you to jump in and help! As the school year draws to a close, we will be hitting the “completion” phase of the new building. There will be many opportunities to help. Mr Horning will continue to organize work days and send out via email and facebook. If we want to have students move into the building in the fall, we’ll need your help! Contact Mr. Horning with your potential availability and skills! [email protected] or 309-267-8781
From the Principal's Desk
Believe it or not, we are just a short 8 days from the completion of this school year. This time is always somewhat bittersweet for me. I know that the prospect of “summer vacation” is exciting to our students and staff, as well as a change in routine for families. But I begin to think around this time of what it will be like to “miss out” on seeing our school community every day. Spending time with one another is such an important part of our community. I challenge you this summer to make some specific connections with others in the CLA community. Set up a play date, visit the park together, or stop by the school to check up on the building progress! We have been helping to build a foundation together, and let’s keep that going over the summer. Even invite someone new to become a part of the CLA community. Our enrollment is open, and with the opening of the new building next fall, there’s room for more!
Trusting God,
Mr. Horning