Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 4 MS Track at DeeMack
Sunday, May 7 2nd Annual Bike-a-thon at Minier Westside Park, 2-4 pm
Thursday, May 11 HS Track at Eureka
Thursday, May 18 8th grade and HS graduation
Friday, May 19 Last day of school / Field Day
Friday, June 2 16th Annual CLA Golf Outing at North Greens, Atlanta
Saturday, May 6th 9-11 am “Open House”
Come out and take an “In Progress Open House” tour of the new HS Building! Here’s your chance to see the progress that’s happening inside the building. Take some time to pray for the work that is being done, and chat with other families about the dreams for what will happen here!
Andy Johnson Memorial Bike-a-thon coming up this Sunday!
It’s almost time! We are planning to proceed with the Bike-A-Thon if at all possible at its scheduled time on Sunday, May 7th from 2-4pm at Westside Minier Park regardless of the weather. In the case that it is raining, please be on the lookout for a possible rain delay time that same day. You can look for this via email and our facebook page. We are also still in need of snack donations. If you are willing to donate fruit, granola bars, or water, please drop them off in the office. We are still taking registrations and will continue up until the day of the event! Grab your friends and bring them too! We are looking forward to a great day of biking and raising money for our new building! If you have any questions, please feel free to text Kristi Espenschied at 309-229-8676. We hope to see you soon!
DO YOU HAVE A CLA YARD SIGN???
IF YOU HAVE ONE, and it’s not in your yard…PLEASE PUT IT IN YOUR YARD!!
WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING!
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SIGN, ASK FOR ONE! WE HAVE MORE IN THE OFFICE!
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
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.
From the Principal's Desk
Believe it or not, we are just a short 15 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