Lion Tales 10/21/21

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN LIFE DAYS 2021!

While it generally takes a few weeks to “wrap up” Life Days each year, we can already say that Life Days 2021 was a success. The purpose of this event is to celebrate, build community, and raise funds for the school… and all three of these purposes were met!  What an encouraging weekend we had. We played together, ate together, and worshipped together. As of now, we are nearing the $40,000 mark of funds raised, and anticipate we will pass that mark. Thank you for participating!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Oct 21 JH Basketball practice

Monday, Oct 25 NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences (have you signed up??)

HS Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30

Cheer practice 3:30 - 4:45 at Living Hope 

Tuesday, Oct 26 JH Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

Wednesday, Oct 27 HS Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

Cheer practice 3:30-5:00 at Living Hope

Thurs, Oct 28 PICTURE RETAKE DAY - (must bring original back for retake)

Anyone who missed picture day, please get it taken on retake day!

JH Basketball practice, 3:30-5:30

Second Round of Pie Sales

Apple, Pumpkin, and Derby pies are still available for sale!  You can order your pies until Monday, November 15th for pickup on Tuesday, November 23rd at the end of school. You can order online at http://www.clacademy.org/life-days-shop or through the school office. 

Parent Teacher Conferences- Monday, October 25th

Parent teacher conferences are Monday, October 25th!  Parents should have received emails from Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Young, or Mrs. Stribling.  If you have not yet signed up for conferences, please do so at the links below:

K-4 from 10am-6pm: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49A8AF2FA6F58-elementary 

Middle School (5th-8th) from 8am-7pm: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BA5A823A4F58-2021 

High School from 10am-7pm: https://signup.com/go/HSVXdKJ 

Picture Retake Day-Thursday, October 28th

Picture retake day is Thursday, October 28th!  Anyone who did NOT get their picture taken on the original picture day should plan to get it retaken on Thursday, October 28th. If you would like to do a retake and already had a picture taken previously, please bring the pictures back to school for retake.

From the Principal's Desk

In our regular chapel this past Monday, we retold the story of Queen Esther.  We had some fun props, a few good laughs, and remembered how God worked through Esther to save her people.  God works through the fierce loyalty that we have to stand up for Him, for what is right, and for the gospel.  We are the Christian Life Academy Lions… Focused, Faithful and Fierce.  The story of Esther reminds us what it means to be “fierce” for the Lord.  I encourage you to chat with your child about what that means in our lives today!

Blessings,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales- Life Days Edition

Upcoming Dates

Fri-Sat, Oct 15-16 Life Days Activities! (see below)

Monday, Oct 18 HS Boys Basketball practice

Wednesday, Oct 20 HS Boys Basketball practice

Thursday, Oct 21 JH Basketball practice

Thurs, Oct 28 PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY - (must bring original back for re-take)

Any who missed picture day, get it taken on re-take day!

Life Days 2021 - Friday and Saturday, October 15-16… Reminders

Online AUCTION ITEMS will be available for BIDS until 5 PM SATURDAY

**To bid, join the facebook group “CLA Life Days 2021”

Life Days “Shop” items you have purchased (pies, coffee, popcorn) will be available for pickup any time after 4 pm Friday. (candles will be next week)

PARTICIPATE in ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL!!

• Friday, Oct 15

  • kids bidding (ticket auction) with winners drawn at 6:15

  • inflatables on the lawn 4 pm - 6:15 pm

  • outdoor movie (“Overcomer”) at 6:30 (concessions available)

• Saturday, Oct 16 

  • breakfast 8-10 am, 

  • inflatables, family picture sessions during the day,

  • worship celebration 2 pm, 

  • pork chop dinner 4-6 pm.  

  • So much to do!!!

From the Principal's Desk

LIFE DAYS 2021 is upon us.  It’s an exhausting, fun, crazy, enjoyable time.  I’m looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend!  I’d like to give a SPECIAL INVITATION to your family to join us for the 2 PM WORSHIP CELEBRATION at the School on SATURDAY.  We intend to raise our voices in praise to the ONE who sustains us - our LORD and SAVIOR!  It is only because of HIM that we can do what we do at Christian Life Academy!!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 10/7/21

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Oct 8 14th Annual CLA Golf Outing

Fri-Mon, Oct 8-11 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Weekend

Tuesday, Oct 12 Volleyball HOME games 5:00 JH / 6:00 Varsity

Saturday, Oct 9 Movie on the lawn - 6:30 pm “Facing the Giants”

Friday, Oct 15 Movie on the lawn - 6:30 pm “Overcomer”

Fri-Sat, Oct 15-16 Life Days Activities! (see below)

Thurs, Oct 28 PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY - (must bring original back for re-take)

Any who missed picture day, get it taken on re-take day!

Life Days 2021 - Sat, October 9...Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  

We will kick off with a MOVIE ON THE LAWN (“Facing the Giants” is planned) on Sat, Oct. 9 at 6 pm… Concessions available for sale, Donations encouraged!

Online AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE POSTED starting October 9.

Here’s what you can do….

• Return your FAMILY RESPONSE PAPER  as soon as possible

• Sell items (paper orders were due today… the online store will close at 4 PM on FRIDAY, Oct 8.)

• Sign up to volunteer at this link: https://signup.com/go/ajJDSKv 

• Donate items, Ask a business or individual to make a financial donation… if you need more forms, we have them available in the office.

• mark your calendars and participate next weekend, also… 

• Friday, Oct 15

  • kids bidding (ticket auction) with winners drawn at 6:15

  • inflatables on the lawn,

  • outdoor movie (“Overcomer”) at 6:30 (concessions available)

• Saturday, Oct 16 

  • breakfast 8-10 am, 

  • inflatables, family picture sessions during the day,

  • worship celebration 2 pm, 

  • pork chop dinner 4-6 pm.  So much to do!!!

Join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

PTF’S Change Wars Fundraiser

Thanks to all students and families for the participation in the “Change Wars” Fundraiser!  The K-2nd grade team won the final week (quarters).  The 6th-7th team won the other three weeks (pennies, nickels, dimes). OVER $800 WAS RAISED!!! What a great fundraiser!!!

From the Principal's Desk

It is a blessing to serve and work alongside all of you in this ministry at Christian Life Academy!  October is a special month for me each year.  Some may think it’s because of my birthday (and sure, that’s part of it).  But ever since 2007, October has always brought amazing blessings to Christian Life Academy.  You see, October 2007 is kind of the “birth month” of Christian Life Academy for me.  It’s the month when I first met with individuals wanting to start a school here in Hopedale.  It’s also, most years, the month of LIFE DAYS, when we celebrate the life of the school and God’s provision.  Harvest time only helps to remind me of the blessings we have been afforded.  So when October rolls around, It’s just a special time for CLA.  I look forward to sharing this time with many of you during Life Days 2021!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 9/30/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Sept 30 HOME volleyball games vs ICCS 5 pm JH / 6 pm Varsity

Monday, Oct 4 PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) meeting 3:45 pm (join in - all welcome!)

Volleyball Away games at Danville

Tuesday, Oct 5 Volleyball HOME games 5:00 JH / 6:00 Varsity

Fri-Mon, Oct 8-11 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Weekend

Friday, Oct 8 14th Annual CLA Golf Outing

Saturday, Oct 9 Movie on the lawn - 6:30 pm “Facing the Giants”

Fri-Sat, Oct 15-16 Life Days Activities!

Big Events Coming Up! Please get involved- check out these ways:

Golf Outing - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 at North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta. Please help make this successful… proceeds benefit our BUILDING FUND!

• Enter a team in the outing!  Brochures available in the office

• Ask a business to sponsor the outing! Brochures available in the office

• Sign up to come eat lunch (no school that day) and join in a bit of golf fun in the afternoon! Sign up for the meal and activities!

• USE THIS LINK to register: https://forms.gle/zhnfduvSF5HQzGKz7 

• TEAMS/SPONSORS should be entered by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Life Days 2021 - Sat, October 9...Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  

We will kick off with a MOVIE ON THE LAWN (“Facing the Giants” is planned) on Sat, Oct. 9 at 6 pm… Concessions available for sale, Donations encouraged!

Online AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE POSTED starting October 9.

Here’s what you can do….

• Return your FAMILY RESPONSE PAPER by October 5th

• Sell items (PAPER ORDER SHEETS SENT HOME TODAY)

• Sign up to volunteer at this link: https://signup.com/go/ajJDSKv 

• Donate items, Ask a business or individual to make a financial donation

• mark your calendars and participate!!!

Join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

PTF’S Change Wars Fundraiser

The “Change Wars” fundraiser is ongoing…. 

• This week’s featured coin - QUARTERS should be brought in through tomorrow (Friday, September October 1st). 

• TOMORROW IS THE FINAL DAY….. Prizes coming soon!!!

• The team winner for week 3 - DIMES - was the 6th/7th grade team again!

  From the Principal's Desk

Tomorrow it’s October -  probably the BUSIEST month of the school year for Christian Life Academy… I ask that you all pray fervently for our events coming up.  Over the years, Life Days has become a significant, big deal in the life of our school.  It gives our friends and families a chance to show support of the work that is being done here.  Support comes with participation in activities, with commitment to help financially, and most of all coming alongside the school and indicating “we believe in what God is doing at CLA.”  Thank you in advance for your prayers and participation.  May this season of LIFE DAYS 2021 truly show how GOD is WORKING through this ministry.  I’m excited to continue this journey with all of you!

Take a look at the videos to learn more about what’s going on...

https://youtu.be/QoYWIt5Y2_k

https://youtu.be/nLJiwsp-Vao

https://youtu.be/lVETkhTAcPw

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 9/23/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Sept 23 HS Volleyball practice

Saturday, Sept 25 Board of Directors’ meeting 7:30 am (MOVED from Sept 18) 

Monday, Sept 27 NO SCHOOL - Teacher in-service day

Tuesday, Sept 28 AWAY volleyball games vs Calvary Baptist - Chillicothe 

Thursday, Sept 30 HOME volleyball games vs ICCS 5 pm JH / 6 pm Varsity

Monday, Oct 4 PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) meeting 3:45 pm (join in - all welcome!)

PLEASE LOOK FOR YOUR LIFE DAYS PACKET and POSTER sent last week!

All families are expected to participate.  See below for more information and details.

Big Events Coming Up! Please get involved- check out these ways:

Golf Outing - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 at North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta. Please help make this successful… proceeds benefit our BUILDING FUND!

• Enter a team in the outing!  Brochures available in the office

• Ask a business to sponsor the outing! Brochures available in the office

• Sign up to come eat lunch (no school that day) and join in a bit of golf fun in the afternoon! Sign up for the meal and activities!

• USE THIS LINK to register: https://forms.gle/zhnfduvSF5HQzGKz7 

Life Days 2021 - Sat, October 9...Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  

We will kick off with a MOVIE ON THE LAWN (“Facing the Giants” is planned) on Sat, Oct. 9 at 6 pm… Concessions available for sale, Donations encouraged!

Online AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE POSTED starting October 9.

Here’s what you can do….

• Return your FAMILY RESPONSE PAPER which came home last week

• Sell items to benefit the school (more details coming with order sheets)

• Sign up to volunteer at this link: https://signup.com/go/ajJDSKv 

• Donate items, Ask a business or individual to make a financial donation

• mark your calendars and participate!!!

Join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

PTF’S Change Wars Fundraiser

The “Change Wars” fundraiser is ongoing…. 

• This week’s featured coin - DIMES should be brought in through tomorrow (Friday, September 24). 

• NEXT WEEK…. September 28-October 1… Bring the QUARTERS!  Those most valuable coins should be arriving all week to fill up the jars! Who will win the week??

• The team winner for week 2 - NICKELS - was the 6th/7th grade team with $55.80

• So far, over $237 has been raised!  And that’s not yet including the high value coins!

From the Principal's Desk

As we near the end of September, and begin to ramp up for October -  probably the BUSIEST month of the school year for Christian Life Academy… I ask that you all pray fervently for our events coming up.  Over the years, Life Days has become a significant, big deal in the life of our school.  It gives our friends and families a chance to show support of the work that is being done here.  Support comes with participation in activities, with commitment to help financially, and most of all coming alongside the school and indicating “we believe in what God is doing at CLA.”  Thank you in advance for your prayers and participation.  May this season of LIFE DAYS 2021 truly show how GOD is WORKING through this ministry.  I’m excited to continue this journey with all of you!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 9/16/21

Thursday, Sept 16 HS Volleyball practice

Saturday, Sept. 18 HS Volleyball AWAY Tournament at Rosamond, IL (all day)

Monday, Sept 20 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! 

JH/JV volleyball practice

Tuesday, Sept 21 AWAY volleyball games vs Faith Baptist at Cornerstone in Groveland

Thursday, Sept 23 HS volleyball practice

Saturday, Sept 25 Board of Directors’ meeting 7:30 am (MOVED from Sept 18) 

PLEASE LOOK FOR YOUR LIFE DAYS PACKET COMING HOME TODAY!!

All families are expected to participate.  Get the word out, donate, and volunteer!

Reminder: ADJUSTMENT TO MORNING CHAPEL TIME - now 8:30 am

As we start the year, sometimes we notice small adjustments that are necessary for the flow of the school day.  We are so glad to have full-school chapels the first day of each week, and to make this flow better in the transitions for students, CHAPEL WILL NOW BEGIN AT 8:30 am on Mondays (or Tuesdays if we have no school on Monday).  Chapel will end at 8:50.  If possible, having all students arrive at school by 8:25 would help this timing.  We will ask any students arriving after 8:25 to go directly to the gym rather than their classrooms.  Thanks for helping us make the day go more smoothly! 

CLA’s School Picture Day is Monday, September 20

Information was sent home last week, with order forms for PICTURE DAY!  If your student (part time or preK) does not normally come on Monday mornings, please plan to come for pictures!  Talk with Mrs. Westley for details or times if this is necessary.  SMILE!

PTF’S Change Wars Fundraiser

The “Change Wars” fundraiser is ongoing…. 

• This week’s featured coin - NICKELS should be brought in through tomorrow (Friday, September 17). 

• NEXT WEEK…. September 20-24… Bring the DIMES!  Those 10-cent coins should be arriving all week to fill up the jars!

• The team winner for week 1 - PENNIES - was the 6th/7th grade team with $39.64

Big Events Coming Up! Please get involved!

We are planning the CLA FALL GOLF OUTING - that’s new - in the fall! FRIDAY OCTOBER 8th at North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta, IL.  (Yes, the date has moved from the 1st to the 8th) You’ll soon see more information coming, but if you play golf, or have friends or family that play, please tell them to take that day off of work, and plan to play a round of golf in support of the school.  Also, we would like to have some helpers/volunteers in preparation, planning, etc.  Talk to Mr. Horning if you can help!

Life Days 2021 will be Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  A packet is coming home with all families TODAY or TOMORROW… Including a poster, event details, sponsor sheets and schedule of activities.  PLEASE COMPLETE and RETURN the family response sheet (PINK).  Life Days is our biggest fundraiser, and we will need EVERYONE to get involved.  If you want to know more about Life Days, and help… talk with Mr. Horning!

Join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

From the Principal's Desk

Why should we be faithful? Because HE is faithful!  In Monday’s chapel, it was a blessing to be able to share the gospel message with our students.  Of course, we talk about salvation, forgiveness of sins, fixing our eyes on Jesus… throughout the year and each week.  But I was nearly brought to tears as I realized the great opportunity I had to tell our students that our faithfulness to Jesus comes because HE IS FAITHFUL TO FORGIVE OUR SINS AND CLEANSE US FROM OUR UNRIGHTEOUSNESS!  Wow.  What a blessing we have to proclaim publicly, every day, the gospel.  I pray we will always be faithful to share HIM with others!

Blessings,

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 9/9/21

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Sept. 10 Baseball AWAY game at Bloomington Trinity 4:30 pm

Monday, Sept. 13 Volleyball HOME games 5 pm JH 6 pm Varsity

Tuesday, Sept. 14 HS Volleyball practice

Thursday, Sept 16 HS Volleyball practice

Saturday, Sept. 18 Board of Directors meeting, 7:30 am

HS Volleyball AWAY Tournament at Rosamond, IL (all day)

Monday, Sept 20 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! Information going home this week!

SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO MORNING CHAPEL TIME - now 8:30 am

As we start the year, sometimes we notice small adjustments that are necessary for the flow of the school day.  We are so glad to have full-school chapels the first day of each week, and to make this flow better in the transitions for students, CHAPEL WILL NOW BEGIN AT 8:30 am on Mondays (or Tuesdays if we have no school on Monday).  Chapel will end at 8:50.  If possible, having all students arrive at school by 8:25 would help this timing.  We will ask any students arriving after 8:25 to go directly to the gym rather than their classrooms.  Thanks for helping us make the day go more smoothly! 

CLA’s School Picture Day is Monday, September 20

Information is going home this week, with order forms for PICTURE DAY!  If your student (part time or pre-K) does not normally come on Monday mornings, please plan to come for pictures!  Talk with Mrs. Westley for details or times if this is necessary.  SMILE!

PTF’S Change Wars Fundraiser

The “Change Wars” fundraiser is ongoing…. 

• This week’s featured coin - PENNIES should be brought in through tomorrow (Friday, September 10). 

• NEXT WEEK…. September 13-17… Bring the NICKELS!  Those 5-cent coins should be arriving all week to fill up the jars!

• A team winner will be announced each week… great prizes for the classrooms/team that bring in the most of each featured coin!
  
  

Big Events Coming Up! Please get involved!

We are planning the CLA FALL GOLF OUTING - that’s new - in the fall! FRIDAY OCTOBER 8th at North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta, IL.  (Yes, the date has moved from the 1st to the 8th) You’ll soon see more information coming, but if you play golf, or have friends or family that play, please tell them to take that day off of work, and plan to play a round of golf in support of the school.  Also, we would like to have some helpers/volunteers in preparation, planning, etc.  Talk to Mr. Horning if you can help!

Life Days 2021 will be Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  Many details will be forthcoming, and there will also likely be some “pre-event” activities as well in the weeks leading up to that weekend.  Life Days is our biggest fundraiser, and we will need EVERYONE to get involved.  If you want to know more about Life Days, and help… talk with Mr. Horning!

Join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

From the Principal's Desk

This week we wrapped up the “Focused” portion of our 3-part fall series in chapel.  Next week we will begin to look at the word “Faithful.”  I’d encourage families to talk at home about what the word “Faithful” means in your context.  How does your faithfulness to God impact your home? Your neighborhood?  Your activities?  As we embark on this idea of “faithful” we will look at Hebrews 10:23, “Holding Unswervingly….” and also the account of Esther from the Old Testament. Would you pray for our regular chapel times, that our faith would be strengthened each week?

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 9/2/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Sept. 2 Baseball HOME game vs Corpus Christi 4:30 pm

Monday, Sept. 6 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day - daycare closed

Tuesday, Sept. 7 Baseball HOME game vs Delavan 4:30 pm

Volleyball HOME games 5 pm JH 6 pm Varsity

Thursday, Sept. 9 HS Volleyball practice / MS Baseball practice

CLA Apparel/Gear- order online now - store closes tomorrow 12 pm!

CLA gear is available for purchase this year, and we’ve added some new items such as duffel bags and BLEACHER SEATS!!!!  These seats are THE BEST seats available, AND you get the CLA logo on it!  To order, please visit the link below.  Orders will be accepted through 12pm on Friday, September 3rd with estimated delivery around September 20th. 

  https://jcscreenprinting.com/collections/lions-christian-life-academy

New families- join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

Big Events Coming Up! Please get involved!

We are planning the CLA FALL GOLF OUTING - that’s new - in the fall! FRIDAY OCTOBER 1st at North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta, IL.  You’ll soon see more information coming, but if you play golf, or have friends or family that play, please tell them to take that day off of work, and plan to play a round of golf in support of the school.  Also, we would like to have some helpers/volunteers in preparation, planning, etc.  Talk to Mr. Horning if you can help!

Life Days 2021 will be Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.  Many details will be forthcoming, and there will also likely be some “pre-event” activities as well in the weeks leading up to that weekend.  Life Days is our biggest fundraiser, and we will need EVERYONE to get involved.  If you want to know more about Life Days, and help… talk with Mr. Horning!

HAVE EXTRA TOOLS/SUPPLIES? Help CLA’s STEM class!

Some exciting things are happening with our oldest students - Mrs. Travis, HS math and science teacher, is working with a small group of students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with hands-on projects… and maybe you can help!  Below is a list of items (supplies, tools, etc) that would be helpful for Mrs. Travis in her classes.  If you are able to help, please contact [email protected] or by cell 309-397-4237 for details on where to bring the items!

Tool box or bag

screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, any basic tools

pair of saw horses

chop saw and stand

clamps of various sizes

pry bar, tin snips

hot glue gun, glue sticks

small air compressor

drill bit set

sandpaper variety

metal file

vise

plywood squares/rectangles, any size

spare lumber (4"x4" would be great so we can put together a workbench to get going)

wood screws (variety)

drywall screws

pvc pipe scraps (1/2" to 2" diameter)

Other miscellaneous items for STEM Activities:

bowling ball

barbie doll, with clothes on please

embroidery hoop

glass bottle with approx. 1"opening

popsicle sticks (larger size)

denatured alcohol

other ideas? 

check with Mrs. Travis!

From the Principal's Desk

Fix your eyes on Jesus…. and help someone else fix their eyes on Jesus.  This was our chapel thought on Monday.  What can each one of us do that helps others to follow Jesus?  It is my firm belief that our walk of faith cannot be ours alone.  It is a personal walk, but there are others we must walk alongside.  I pray that each of us find others to challenge and encourage one another to follow Jesus! Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us to “spur one another on” and to “not give up meeting together” and that “encouraging one another” is so important.  

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 8/26/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, August 26 Baseball AWAY game at South Pekin Grade School, 4:15 pm

Volleyball (HS) practice 3:30-5:30

Monday, August 30 Baseball AWAY game at Carroll Catholic (Lincoln Rec field), 4:30 pm

Volleyball (JV) practice 3:30-5:30

Tuesday, August 31 Volleyball AWAY at IL Central Christian (Washington) 5 pm JV / 6 pm V

  PTF meeting after school at LHCC- Childcare Provided!  See more info below.

Thursday, Sept. 2 Baseball HOME game vs Corpus Christi 4:30 pm

Volleyball (HS) practice 3:30-5:30

Reminder from the CLA office as we start off the year:

Please continue to return any paperwork or payments to the school office. You also can drop off in our outdoor drop box to the right of the main entrance.

First PTF meeting of the year!

PTF will have their first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, August 31 at Living Hope Community Church in the high school rooms (basement). Childcare will be provided in the gym- please RSVP for childcare so we can have adequate supervision. A zoom link will also be available for those who cannot attend in person!  We will be discussing fall fundraisers for a water bottle filling station and other activities.  Please consider joining us- many volunteers means a smaller time commitment! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85709784792?pwd=LyttZWtOMWFRV3E5eS9HdnNZOHp0UT09

CLA Apparel/Gear- order online now!

CLA gear is available for purchase this year, and we’ve added some new items such as duffel bags and BLEACHER SEATS!!!!  These seats are THE BEST seats available, AND you get the CLA logo on it!  To order, please visit the link below.  Orders will be accepted through 12pm on Friday, September 3rd with estimated delivery around September 20th. 

  https://jcscreenprinting.com/collections/lions-christian-life-academy

New families- join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

HAVE EXTRA TOOLS/SUPPLIES? Help CLA STEM class!

Some exciting things are happening with our oldest students - Mrs. Travis, HS math and science teacher, is working with a small group of students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with hands-on projects… and maybe you can help!  Below is a list of items (supplies, tools, etc) that would be helpful for Mrs. Travis in her classes.  If you are able to help, please contact [email protected] or by cell 309-397-4237 for details on where to bring the items!

Supplies needed:

Tool box or bag

screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, any basic tools

pair of saw horses

chop saw and stand

clamps of various sizes

pry bar, tin snips

hot glue gun, glue sticks

small air compressor

drill bit set

sandpaper variety

metal file

vise

plywood squares/rectangles, any size

spare lumber (4"x4" would be great so we can put together a workbench to get going)

wood screws (variety)

drywall screws

pvc pipe scraps (1/2" to 2" diameter)

Other miscellaneous items for STEM Activities:

bowling ball

barbie doll, with clothes on please

embroidery hoop

glass bottle with approx. 1"opening

popsicle sticks (larger size)

denatured alcohol

other ideas? check with Mrs. Travis!

A reminder about “after school” student presence at school

Students who are not picked up at regular dismissal time will have the following options:

• K-6 students must be signed in (with a reserved spot ahead of time) to AFTER SCHOOL CARE if they remain at school.  If you have not already done so, please sign up (sheet in lobby/email Mrs. Westley) if this is something your family needs.

• 5-HS who are on a SPORTS TEAM - fall sports at this time include 5th-8th boys baseball, and 7-12 girls volleyball.  Participants should change and report directly to the ball field/gym.

• any additional MS and HS students, if not picked up immediately after school, must be signed in at one of the following places
  A) in a MS classroom - this must always be pre-arranged with a teacher, not a drop-in
  B) at daycare - students remain in the hallway area at a desk if daycare is inside, and must remain under supervision of the daycare teacher at ALL TIMES.  Students may not be anywhere else in the building, and may not be on the playground or anywhere on school grounds unsupervised.

From the Principal's Desk

We have successfully completed one week of school!  Each day, each week, is not without a challenge… but we keep our EYES FIXED on JESUS each day, seeking His guidance through these challenges.  We are glad to walk side-by-side with our CLA families, and thank the Lord daily for the relationships we build for the Kingdom.  Would you choose a part of your day to set aside to PRAY daily for what’s happening at school?  We know the power of prayer, and thank the Lord that we have praying families!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales- First day of school edition!

The first day of school! Glad to have your family at CLA!

This edition of Lion Tales celebrates the start of school…  If you have any questions or need to contact someone at the school, please try any of the following:

Office - Mrs. Westley -  [email protected] or [email protected] or call 309-449-3346

Principal - Mr. Horning - [email protected], 309-267-8781 

You are also welcome to talk directly with teachers… let’s communicate well this year!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, August 19 Baseball practice 3:30-5:15

Volleyball (HS) practice 3:30-5:30

Saturday, August 21 Board of Directors’ meeting 7:30 am (open to public)

Monday, August 23 Baseball HOME game vs Morton United, 4:30 pm

Volleyball (JV) practice 3:30-5:30

Tuesday, August 24 First Day for PreK student attendance (8:45-11:15 am)

Baseball practice 3:30-5:15

Thursday, August 26 Baseball game @ South Pekin 4:15 (Bus 3:00)

Volleyball (HS) practice 3:30-5:30

Tuesday, August 31        PTF meeting after school at LHCC- Childcare Provided!  See more info below.

Reminder from the CLA office as we start off the year:

Please continue to return any paperwork or payments to the school office. You also can drop off in our outdoor drop box to the right of the main entrance.

First PTF meeting of the year!

PTF will have their first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, August 31 at Living Hope Community Church in the high school rooms (basement). Childcare will be provided in the gym- please RSVP for childcare so we can have adequate supervision. A zoom link will also be available for those who cannot attend in person!  We will be discussing fall fundraisers for a water bottle filling station and other activities.  Please consider joining us- many volunteers means a smaller time commitment! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85709784792?pwd=LyttZWtOMWFRV3E5eS9HdnNZOHp0UT09

CLA Apparel/Gear- order online now!

CLA gear is available for purchase this year, and we’ve added some new items such as duffel bags and BLEACHER SEATS!!!!  These seats are THE BEST seats available, AND you get the CLA logo on it!  To order, please visit the link below.  Orders will be accepted through 12pm on Friday, September 3rd with estimated delivery around September 20th. 

  https://jcscreenprinting.com/collections/lions-christian-life-academy

New families- join our Lions’ Den Facebook Parent Page!

Please join our parent page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2357381807869894

This is a private group, which means that posts, information, and photos can not be “shared” outside of the group.  Staff will post information and photos about student activities on this page to help keep student information safe. Please make sure that you answer all of the membership questions identifying your connection to CLA- this will help us approve your membership faster!

A reminder about “after school” student presence at school

Students who are not picked up at regular dismissal time will have the following options:

• K-6 students must be signed in (with a reserved spot ahead of time) to AFTER SCHOOL CARE if they remain at school.  If you have not already done so, please sign up (sheet in lobby/email Mrs. Westley) if this is something your family needs.

• 5-HS who are on a SPORTS TEAM - fall sports at this time include 5th-8th boys baseball, and 7-12 girls volleyball.  Participants should change and report directly to the ball field/gym.

• any additional MS and HS students, if not picked up immediately after school, must be signed in at one of the following places
  A) in a MS classroom - this must always be pre-arranged with a teacher, not a drop-in
  B) at daycare - students remain in the hallway area at a desk if daycare is inside, and must remain under supervision of the daycare teacher at ALL TIMES.  Students may not be anywhere else in the building, and may not be on the playground or anywhere on school grounds unsupervised.

• PLEASE NOTE…it is important that students are picked up in a timely manner.  If we begin to see too many students in our daycare program (exceeding 20 total students daily overall, including our regular Olympia daycare) we will have to add paid staff, and thus begin to charge daycare fees for all students not picked up immediately at the end of the school day.  Please respect the families who NEED this after school program and the benefits to their family.  

We are encouraging ALL families to be prompt and courteous of our staff when it comes to picking up children.  We need to keep a “tighter ship” here at campus, and have responsibility for the health/safety of all the students, so any “loose reins” on student movement are difficult!  Thank you for your partnership.

From the Principal's Desk

The first day of school is always full of excitement, apprehension, joy, and many other emotions.  What a great day! What a great group of families and students we have in our school!  If you haven’t already heard, ask your children about the three words we will be using to define this school year.  We are the CLA Lions - “focused...faithful... fierce!”  Our first verse as we discuss these defining words comes from Hebrews 12.  “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, FIXING OUR EYES ON JESUS, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”  In chapel today we had some interesting object lessons about keeping our eyes open and on Jesus… to help us stay focused on our task and not be confused.  

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning