Lion Tales June 2021

UPCOMING DATES

June 15-July 31 Summer Match Campaign… every donated gift will be matched up to $10,000!!

July 7-9 (approx) Summer mailer to kick off 2021-22 school will arrive for enrolled families 

Tuesday, July 13 HS (girls) Volleyball open gym/practices begin

Monday, August 9 MS (boys) Baseball practices begin

August 11-13, 16-18 IN-PERSON Registration Days (call ahead to visit school office)

August 17-18 TEACHER IN-SERVICE

Thursday, August 19 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for K-12

Monday, August 23 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Pre-K

Enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and families can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so pass this information on to others that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  

A message from Mrs. Barb Lawson, who is retiring July 31!

CLA Students, Staff and Families:

Thank you for adding to the joy of my retirement with your well wishes. I will always remember your kindness!  Lastly, I leave you with this thought: There is only ever one of each of us.  We are neither better nor less than anybody else, but rather the best or least of ourselves. I am still working to find the best of me. It is an ongoing journey.  Thank you for being my traveling companions along a large and important part of my way.  I am forever grateful for your company and the collection of shared experiences printed on my mind. God bless you!

-Barb Lawson

Welcome to the CLA Family, Mrs. Jenny Travis, high school teacher!

We are excited to welcome a new teacher to the CLA community.  Mrs. Jenny Travis and her husband Dexter live in Tremont.  She has two boys (10 and 12) and has experience teaching math, working as an engineer, being a mom, and working at Eli’s in Tremont.  Mrs. Travis is excited to share her faith and experiences with high school students as CLA’s new math and science teacher.  

BIG NEWS…Building Campaign for CLA Expansion

The big news for the summer is a building campaign!  We need additional space, including a science lab for MS/HS and classroom spaces for HS.  Details are in the attached letter, but the key information is:  Once $50,000 is raised, we will break ground and build as soon as possible.  How Exciting!  Share the news with others and consider how you, your family and friends might support this project.  Please start by praying for God’s leading in the project as we seek the best from Him for our school community.

CLA Staff Positions for next year - pass the word along!

As our school grows, there are several additional part-time staff positions open for next year, as roles change and we seek staff that will guide and support our students into Christ-like learning opportunities.  The following positions will be available:

• Lunchroom/Kitchen Manager/Cook  (part time - 10-15 hours/week)

• Daycare Staff:  Summer, Before School, School Breaks position (part time - 5-10 hours/week)

If you know of a candidate for any of these positions, please pass the word on to the candidate, or talk with Mr. Horning.  We have been blessed with amazing staff over our history, and we know that God has the perfect plan on how our staff will grow and change next year!

From The Principal’s Desk…

What an exciting time we are involved with here at Christian Life Academy.  I have had the privilege of visiting with multiple families recently, who are exploring the option of joining the Christian Life Academy family.  Conversations about what happens at our school, explaining the relationships that are built for the Kingdom among our families, students and teachers, gives me increased energy and vision for the future.  I challenge you to talk with others about the CLA difference.  What makes CLA the right place for your family?  Tell others about it! Gain encouragement and energy by sharing your story.

And now… we are kicking off a building project!  That’s an immense challenge, an incredible opportunity, and an even more incredible way to see how GOD WILL WORK HIS PLAN through Christian Life Academy.  Please continue to pray with me that we never get ahead of, or out of line with God’s direction and plan for CLA.  The Lord’s arm is not too short (Numbers 11:23), and we want to walk through open doors, never denying the Lord’s name (Revelation 3:7-8).

In Christ,     

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 5/13/21

UPCOMING DATES

Friday, May 14 7th/8th “Wax Museum” - sign-ups will be required to visit - info to come.

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and families can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so pass this information on to others that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  

CLA 8th grade and High School Graduation

Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 20th in two separate ceremonies.  

• 8th grade graduation will begin at 5:30pm at Living Hope Community Church.  Due to COVID limitations, this is a ticketed event.  8TH GRADE GRADUATION IS FULL - THERE ARE NO REMAINING SPACES FOR GRADUATION SEATS. 

• CLA’s first high school graduation will take place at 7:00pm at Living Hope Community Church.  If you wish to attend the high school graduation we do have some remaining space, please RSVP with the number of seats to Mrs. Stribling at [email protected].  Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

CLA Teacher/Staff Positions for next year - pass the word along!

As our school grows, we will be seeking a high school teacher for next year.  There are also several additional part-time staff positions open for next year, as roles change and we seek teachers and staff that will guide our students into Christ-like learning opportunities.  The following positions will be available:

• High School Mathematics/Science teacher (full time - may combine with other position(s))

• Lunchroom/Kitchen Manager/Cook  (part time - 10-15 hours/week)

• Daycare Staff:  Summer, Before School, After School  (part time - 5-10 hours/week)

• Physical Education Teacher (part time - 6-8 hours/week) 

If you know of a candidate for any of these positions, please pass the word on to the candidate, or talk with Mr. Horning.  We have been blessed with amazing staff over our history, and we know that God has the perfect plan on how our staff will grow and change next year!

From The Principal’s Desk…

As we near the end of the year, the term “finish well” comes to mind.  Jesus showed us a great example of “finishing well” as he went to the cross…. and declared “it is finished!” Our sins - forgiven.  New life - available!  Let’s all complete this school year well!

In Christ,     

    -  Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 5/6/21

UPCOMING DATES

Friday, May 14 7th/8th “Wax Museum” - sign-ups will be required to visit - info to come.

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and families can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so pass this information on to others that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  

CLA 8th grade and High School Graduation

Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 20th in two separate ceremonies.  

• 8th grade graduation will begin at 5:30pm at Living Hope Community Church.  Due to COVID limitations, each 8th grade graduate will be given 7 tickets for family/friends.  If you have extra tickets that you don’t need (or if you need more), please contact Mrs. Westley in the office. 

• CLA’s first high school graduation will take place at 7:00pm at Living Hope Community Church.  If you wish to attend the high school graduation, please RSVP with the number of seats to Mrs. Stribling at [email protected].  

CLA Teacher/Staff Positions for next year - pass the word along!

As our school grows, we will be seeking a high school teacher for next year.  There are also several additional part-time staff positions open for next year, as roles change and we seek teachers and staff that will guide our students into Christ-like learning opportunities.  The following positions will be available:

• High School Mathematics/Science teacher (full time - may combine with other position(s))

• Lunchroom/Kitchen Manager/Cook  (part time - 10-15 hours/week)

• Daycare Staff:  Summer, Before School, After School  (part time - 5-10 hours/week)

• Physical Education Teacher (part time - 6-8 hours/week) 

If you know of a candidate for any of these positions, please pass the word on to the candidate, or talk with Mr. Horning.  We have been blessed with amazing staff over our history, and we know that God has the perfect plan on how our staff will grow and change next year!

From The Principal’s Desk…

Looking at the calender, I’m amazed that we are just two weeks away from GRADUATIONS! Yes, it’s the time of year where we “send” students into the world.  For some, it’s a brand new adventure like college.  For others, it’s a summer of fun and we’ll welcome them back in August.  But for ALL of our students, we see the end of the year as a sending forth - to represent Jesus wherever they are placed.  My prayer is that these last few weeks of school will be a final preparation for that task.  I’m glad to work with families to prepare our students for whatever their next steps will be.

In Christ,     

    -  Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/29/21

UPCOMING DATES

May 3-6 Standardized testing for all grades (schedules vary by grade level)

Friday, May 14 7th/8th “Wax Museum” - sign-ups will be required to visit - info to come.

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and families can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so pass this information on to others that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  

CLA 8th grade and High School Graduation

Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 20th in two separate ceremonies.  

• 8th grade graduation will begin at 5:30pm at Living Hope Community Church.  Due to COVID limitations, each 8th grade graduate will be given 7 tickets for family/friends.  If you have extra tickets that you don’t need (or if you need more than 7 tickets!), please contact Mrs. Westley in the office. 

• CLA’s first high school graduation will take place at 7:00pm at Living Hope Community Church.  If you wish to attend the high school graduation, please RSVP with the number of seats to Mrs. Stribling at [email protected].  

CLA Teacher/Staff Positions for next year - pass the word along!

As our school grows, we will be seeking a high school teacher for next year.  There are also several additional part-time staff positions open for next year, as as roles change and we seek teachers and staff that will guide our students into Christ-like learning opportunities.  The following positions will be available:

• High School Mathematics/Science teacher (full time - may combine with other position(s))

• Lunchroom/Kitchen Manager/Cook  (part time - 10-15 hours/week)

• Summer/Before School/After School Daycare Staff (part time - 5-10 hours/week)

• Physical Education Teacher (part time - 6-8 hours/week) 

If you know of a candidate for any of these positions, please pass the word on to the candidate, or talk with Mr. Horning.  We have been blessed with amazing staff over our history, and we know that God has the perfect plan on how our staff will grow and change next year!

Standardized testing

Coming up next week, students will be testing.  Please make sure they get good rest, and eat a good breakfast!  

From The Office:

Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK!. Please sign up to help with our needs for this busy week!   It will be a great week for the teachers and the kids!

Scrip Program: there is an upcoming event on April 29th & 30th with additional bonuses. This will be the last time to order gift cards to be included in this year's “distribution”.  I will be doing the calculations the first week of  May and will send out an “Account Update” email showing your scrip rebate, tuition,  lunch, and any other balances or credits. Place your order at: shopwithscrip.com. (Enrollment code: 87FE965127555)

From The Principal’s Desk…

Continuing with our theme from Matthew 16 of “Following Jesus,” this week in chapels our focus was choosing - making a specific CHOICE to follow Jesus every day.  The word follow has the meaning of “pursuing a calling.”  Jesus is calling us… to pursue Him!

In Christ,     

    -  Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/22/21

UPCOMING DATES

Friday, April 23 HS Track meet at Midwest Central (rescheduled from 4/20)

Monday, April 26 No School

HS Track meet at Midwest Central

Monday, May 1 MS Track meet at Midwest Central

May 1-4 Standardized testing for all grades (schedules vary by grade level)

Friday, May 14 7th/8th “Wax Museum” - sign-ups will be required to visit - info to come.

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year. You can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered for next year…. 

CLA 8th grade and High School Graduation

Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 20th in two separate ceremonies.  8th grade graduation will begin at 5:30pm at Living Hope Community Church.  Due to COVID limitations, each 8th grade graduate will be given 7 tickets for family/friends.  If you have extra tickets that you don’t need (or if you need more than 7 tickets!), please contact Mrs. Westley in the office. 

CLA’s first high school graduation will take place at 7:00pm at Living Hope Community Church.  If you wish to attend the high school graduation, please RSVP with the number of seats to Mrs. Stribling at [email protected].  

Standardized testing

Coming up in the first week of May, CLA will be administering standardized tests for our students, as we look at the overall progress as it relates to our classrooms, the effect of remote learning, and so many other factors.  We ask that families and students take this testing seriously, but also remember that a test never defines a student, but allows staff to teach effectively! We also use the results to help plan content for classrooms.  If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with the staff leader for your child’s age group - Mrs. Bowman (K-4), Mrs. Young (5-8), Mrs. Stribling (9-12) or Mr. Horning.

From The Office:

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3 - May 7th. I will be sending out more information and sign up form reflecting our needs for this busy week!   It will be a great week for the teachers and the kids!

Scrip Program: there is an upcoming event on April 29th & 30th with additional bonuses. This will be the last time to order gift cards to be included in this year's “distribution”.  I will be doing the calculations the first week of  May and will send out an “Account Update” email showing your scrip rebate, tuition,  lunch, and any other balances or credits.   *Place your order at: shopwithscrip.com  . (Enrollment code: 87FE965127555)

From The Principal’s Desk…

In our “Follow Jesus” theme, this week we began discussing what it means to “pick up our cross.”  The decision to follow Jesus has many implications. One of them is that we know there will be challenges, possible problems, and difficult times.   But choosing to follow Jesus, and pick up the cross he asks us to carry, also has a wonderful reward!  It is exciting to explore this idea together.   Thank you for your partnership with our school community!

In Christ,     

- Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/15/21

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, April 17 Board of Directors’ Meeting 7:30 am

Tuesday, April 20 HS Track meet at Midwest Central

Monday, April 26 No School

HS Track meet at Midwest Central

Tuesday, April 27 MS Track meet at Midwest Central

Monday, May 1 MS Track meet at Midwest Central

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Details and restrictions will be announced.

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year.  THE DEADLINE for discounted registration fee has now passed, but you can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered for next year…. 

From The Office:

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3 - May 7th. I will be sending out more information and sign up form reflecting our needs for this busy week!   It will be a great week for the teachers and the kids!

Scrip Program: there is an upcoming event on April 29th & 30th with additional bonuses. This will be the last time to order gift cards to be included in this year's “distribution”.  I will be doing the calculations the first week of  May and will send out an “Account Update” email showing your scrip rebate, tuition,  lunch, and any other balances or credits.

*Place your order at: shopwithscrip.com  . (Enrollment code: 87FE965127555)

Standardized testing

Coming up in the first week of May, CLA will be administering standardized tests for our students, as we look at the overall progress as it relates to our classrooms, the effect of remote learning, and so many other factors.  We ask that families and students take this testing seriously, but also remember that a test never defines a student, but allows staff to teach effectively! We also use the results to help plan content for classrooms.  If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with the staff leader for your child’s age group - Mrs. Bowman (K-4), Mrs. Young (5-8), Mrs. Stribling (9-12) or Mr. Horning.

From The Principal’s Desk…

In our “Follow Jesus” theme, this week we discussed “denying self.”  Isn’t that a very counter-culture type of thought!?  Our world says “look out for yourself.”  Jesus says “put others first.”  And in reality, that means putting JESUS first.  I pray that as families we can encourage our children in following Jesus, even if it is against our popular culture.  As a CLA family, we can all work together in this mind set!  Thank you for your partnership with our school community!

In Christ,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/8/21

UPCOMING DATES

Today, April 8 Volleyball HOME games starting at 5:00 vs Danville (SENIOR NIGHT)

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Saturday, April 10 VB Practice 10-noon

Monday, April 12 AWAY Volleyball games at Calvary Chillicothe

Tuesday, April 13 Volleyball HOME JH/HS games starting at 5:00 vs Galesburg

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Monday, April 26 No School

Thursday, May 20 8th grade / 12th grade graduations at Living Hope Community Church. 

Details and restrictions will be announced.

Friday, May 21 Last day of school / Field Day

Thank you for supporting the PTF “Easter Rolls” fundraiser!  

Approximately $1500 was raised to help support student and classroom needs.  Wow! Also thank you to the many volunteers who baked nearly 190 dozen rolls… weren’t they delicious!??!

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year.  THE DEADLINE for discounted registration fee has now passed, but you can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered for next year…. 

Standardized testing

Coming up in a few weeks, CLA will be administering standardized tests for our students, as we look at the overall progress as it relates to our classrooms, the effect of remote learning, and so many other factors.  We ask that families and students take this testing seriously, but also remember that a test never defines a student, but allows staff to teach effectively! We also use the results to help plan content for classrooms.  If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with the staff leader for your child’s age group - Mrs. Bowman (K-4), Mrs. Young (5-8), Mrs. Stribling (9-12) or Mr. Horning.

From The Principal’s Desk…

Our new chapel theme for the remainder of the school year is “Follow Jesus” - what does this REALLY mean?  We will be challenging students to see how their life follows their faith.  I’d encourage you to take a look at this same question as an individual, as a family.  May we all follow and serve better each day!

In Christ,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 4/1/21

HAPPY EASTER! 

May we all remember His sacrifice, His victory over death, 

and the new LIFE offered by our Savior!

UPCOMING DATES

Fri-Mon, April 2-5 Easter Break - No School

Monday, April 5 Volleyball Practice 3-5 pm

Tuesday, April 6 Volleyball HOME JH/HS games starting at 5:00 vs Calvary

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Thursday, April 8 Volleyball HOME games starting at 5:00 vs Danville (SENIOR NIGHT)

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is still open!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year.  THE DEADLINE for discounted registration fee has now passed, but you can still enroll and tell friends!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered for next year…. 

From The Principal’s Desk…

What a blessing to be able to share with the Christian Life Academy community…. the message of EASTER - NEW LIFE coming out of sacrificial LOVE.  As we take a few days off of school, we celebrate the wonderful gift of Eternal Life that is offered.  Thank you for the opportunity to share this with your family as a part of our school community.

In Christ,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/18/21

UPCOMING DATES

Today Volleyball HOME JH/HS games starting at 6:00 vs Faith 

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Friday, Mar 19 Volleyball AWAY games at Danville 6:00 

Mon-Fri, Mar 22-26 Spring Break - No School

Friday, Mar 26 Deadline for Easter Rolls orders (Paper order forms available at school) and 

online order form link: https://forms.gle/sL1aprmGxEnax1U38

Tuesday, Mar 30 Volleyball AWAY games at Cornerstone Baptist vs Faith 5:00

Thursday, April 1 Pickup for pre ordered rolls - at the main campus (after school)

Fri-Mon, April 2-5 Easter Break - No School

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is open - early discount through March 19 (tomorrow)!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year.  THE DEADLINE IS TOMORROW for discounted registration fee!  We will also be continuing to offer individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered early for next year…. 

DONT FORGET TO ORDER YOUR EASTER ROLLS!!!  Paper forms can be picked up and turned in at the school office (use the drop box if no one is in the office.

Online order form link: https://forms.gle/sL1aprmGxEnax1U38

***Deadline (no late orders accepted) is Friday, March 26.

From The Principal’s Desk…

While I, like many others, are very READY for spring break… this time of year is a reminder for me that “new things are on the way.”  Spring break sends us away from school/campus for a week, but it also gives us a chance to realize that full-on planning for the upcoming school year is happening.  We are almost daily having visits, inquiries and conversations with families about next year.  Tomorrow is the early enrollment deadline, so we generally see families make their commitment for the upcoming school year.  I am hopeful by what I am seeing with increased enrollment for next year.  Please call, text or email me with any questions…. next school year is right around the corner!

In Christ,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 3/11/21

UPCOMING DATES

Today VB Practice 3:00-5:00

Thursday, Mar 11 VB Practice 3:00-5:00

PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) meeting 4 pm in-person or zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493984850    

Meeting ID: 834 9398 4850   Passcode: PTF

Friday, Mar 12 End of Quarter 3

Volleyball HOME JH/HS games starting at 5:00 vs Galesburg

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ

Saturday, Mar 13 Board of Directors meeting 7:30 am

Monday, Mar 15 Volleyball HOME JH/HS games starting at 5:00 vs Concordia 

(NOTE: limited spectators for this game - family of players ONLY)

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ 

Mon-Fri, Mar 22-26 Spring Break - No School

Friday, Mar 26 Deadline for Easter Rolls orders (see PTF information for more details!

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022 is open - early discount through March 19!

Enrollment is open and we are thankful for so many families that have already sent in paperwork to enroll for next year.  THE DEADLINE IS JUST OVER A WEEK AWAY for discounted registration fee!  We will also be offering individualized visits to new prospective families.  The best advertisement for the school is word of mouth, so we ask that you pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested in a Christian Life Academy education!  And, of course, get your family registered early for next year…. early/discounted registration goes through March 19th.

PTF MEETING today at 4 pm - in-person meeting at school / zoom link available: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83493984850    Meeting ID: 834 9398 4850   Passcode: PTF

Take a look at the email sent last week regarding more details about what’s going on with PTF, and how you can get involved!! Hope to see you today!

From The Principal’s Desk…

I was blessed by a powerful message at our home church last Sunday, and I couldn’t help but take a few words from this message to share with our students on Monday… Luke 9:51 - “...Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem…”  Using this example, I challenge all of us to decide and be determined that we will follow JESUS with each step of our life.  It won’t be an easy road.  But it will be the correct one!  As we approach the Easter celebration, let us all set our faces toward the cross, the grave, and toward our living, resurrected SAVIOR!

In Christ,

Mr. Horning