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Lion Tales 12/19/24- Christmas program tonight!
Lion Tales 12/19/24- Christmas program tonight!
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Lion Tales 12/5/24
Lion Tales 12/5/24
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Lion Tales 10/31/24
Lion Tales 10/31/24

Lion Tales 1/28/22

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, Jan 27 JH basketball practice

Monday, Jan 31 HOME basketball games

5:30 JH vs Good Shepherd

7:15 Varsity vs Trinity

Tuesday, Feb 1 Away basketball games vs ICCS 5:00 JH / 6:00 Varsity (3:45 bus)

Wednesday, Feb 2 Varsity Basketball practice

Thursday, Fe 3 JH Basketball practice

Friday, Feb 4 Away basketball games vs Faith 5:00 JH / 6:00 Varsity (4:00 bus)

Time to REGISTER for next school year! 2022-2023 school year is coming soon!

As we look toward the future, can you believe it’s time to think about next school year?  Our early registration is now open.  Early registration goes through spring break (March 25).  A re-enrollment packet went home earlier this week with all the details. 


Building Project at Christian Life Academy - MATCHING CHALLENGE!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.   We are in the public phase of fundraising, with now nearly $140,000 raised toward the project.  

EXCITING!  A $25,000 dollar-for-dollar match has been offered by a generous friend! See the website www.clacademy.org for details.

ALSO EXCITING…. Many of our classes are kicking of special class projects to raise money for our building fund… please support them! Information from teachers came home yesterday and today - check with individual teachers with your questions and offer to help!

From the Principal's Desk

The Winter Olympics are coming up soon - next week, I believe… I always like to hear the “personal story” of Olympians, and I pray that we have some great Christian examples to tell their story during the Olympics.  Are you sharing your story of Jesus’ saving grace with others??

I hope so, and I pray we always teach our children to tell others about Jesus!


Blessings!

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 1/20/22

Upcoming Dates 

Friday, Jan 21 JH/HS basketball games have been cancelled

Saturday, Jan 22 JH basketball tournament has been cancelled

Monday, Jan 24 JH/HS basketball practices

Tuesday, Jan 25 FINAL HOME BASKETBALL GAMES - 8th Grade and Senior Recognition

JH game 6:15 pm / Varsity game 7:15 pm vs Danville Flames 

Wednesday, Jan 26 HS basketball practice

Thursday, Jan 27 JH basketball practice


Time to REGISTER for next school year! 2022-2023 school year is coming soon!

As we look toward the future, can you believe it’s time to think about next school year?  Our early registration is now open.  Early registration goes through spring break (March 25).  A re-enrollment packet will be going home either Friday or early next week with all the details. 


Building Project at Christian Life Academy - MATCHING CHALLENGE!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.   We are in the public phase of fundraising, with now nearly $140,000 raised toward the project.  Hopefully that building will begin as soon as the weather permits in the spring! We ask our families to be a conduit of information.  Please ask families, friends, church communities and more to consider learning more about Christian Life Academy and our upcoming building project.

EXCITING!  A $25,000 dollar-for-dollar match has been offered by a generous friend! See the website www.clacademy.org for details and more information!


From the Principal's Desk

As I spent a good part of the day today working on registration and enrollment work for next school year, my excitement and my hope for CLA’s future is even more focused.  I don’t know the plans that God has for our school in detail, but I know that He holds our future in “His righteous right hand” as Scripture tells us in Isaiah 41:10.  How reassuring this promise is!


Blessings!

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/13/22

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, Jan 13 Christmas Programs at Living Hope Community Church

NOTE: Middle School Program has been Cancelled

Elementary Program begins at 6 pm (students arrive by 5:45)

Friday, Jan 14 HOME basketball games vs Good Shepherd   4:30 pm Elem / 5:30 pm JH

Sat, Jan 15 7:30 am Board of Directors Meeting

HS basketball Varsity Tournament at Rosamond IL

Monday, Jan 17 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day

Home basketball game Elementary vs Olympia Legends 5:30 pm

Friday, Jan 21 HOME basketball games vs Calvary Urbana 6 pm JH 7 pm Varsity

Saturday, Jan 22 HOME JH basketball tournament.  CLA games at 10 am / 1 pm


Christmas Program - Rescheduled for THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

The rescheduled Christmas program, presented by our PreK-4th grade students, will begin at 6:00 pm at Living Hope Community church.  The Middle school portion has been cancelled due to quarantine situations and will be presented at a later date (look for emails from Mrs. Young with details)

K-4 students should plan on arriving at Living Hope Community Church at 5:45pm. 

The church is situated between Jefferson and Madison Streets just off of Route 122 on the north edge of Hopedale.

Building Project at Christian Life Academy - MATCHING CHALLENGE!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.   We are in the public phase of fundraising, with now nearly $140,000 raised toward the project.  Hopefully that building will begin as soon as the weather permits in the spring! We ask our families to be a conduit of information.  Please ask families, friends, church communities and more to consider learning more about Christian Life Academy and our upcoming building project.

EXCITING!  A $25,000 dollar-for-dollar match has been offered by a generous friend! See the website www.clacademy.org for details and more information!


From the Principal's Desk

It is exciting to see God work and His timing is always spot on!  After an exciting first day back to school last Thursday, I was blessed to receive a call regarding the dollar-for-dollar match that was being offered by a generous friend of CLA.  You see, even after excitedly sharing the news of our building fund thermometer in the morning chapel, by the afternoon I had begun to look at the gap that needed to be filled to get to the next goal -and was a bit discouraged.  God chose just that time to remind us that His timing is perfect, and give me an encouraging phone call!  God is so good.  Thank you for sharing God’s goodness with our school community!


Blessings!

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/6/22

Upcoming Dates  - Happy New Year!  


Thursday, Jan 6 JH and Elementary basketball practices

Monday, Jan 10 HOME basketball games vs Galesburg Christian 5 pm JH / 6 pm Varsity

Tuesday, Jan 11 AWAY basketball games at Calvary Chillicothe 5 pm / 6 pm /  BUS 3:35

Elementary basketball practice at CLA

Wednesday, Jan 12 HS Basketball practice

Thursday, Jan 13 Christmas Programs at Living Hope Community Church

Arrival Times Listed Below

Friday, Jan 14 HOME basketball games vs Good Shepherd   4:30 pm Elem / 5:30 pm JH


Christmas Program - Rescheduled for THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

Due to our remote schooling situation in December, the Christmas Program has been rescheduled for January 13.  Both PK-4 and MS will have their program that same night at Living Hope Community Church.  Details on arrival times:

K-4 students should plan on arriving at Living Hope Community Church at 5:45pm.

Middle school students should arrive at the following times (go to church gym): 

  • Sparkly Things and Love 6pm

  • Angels   6:15pm

  • All other parts & stage hands  6:30pm

Building Project at Christian Life Academy!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.  In December we announced our building project, including some plans and drawings, ways to partner through giving, pledges, prayer and volunteer opportunities.  While the building is focused on the high school age group, the benefits for all ages and families are evident, and the excitement should be something we all share.  If you drive by the school parking lot, you will now see a billboard announcing the building is “coming soon.”  Please pass the word along to friends and family.  We are in the public phase of fundraising, with now under $130,000 remaining to raise before we begin building.  Hopefully that building will begin as soon as the weather permits in the spring! We also ask our families to be a conduit of information.  Please ask families, friends, church communities and more to consider learning more about Christian Life Academy and our upcoming building project.

From the Principal's Desk

A NEW YEAR!  I’m so excited for 2022, as I am seeing it as a great year for Christian Life Academy.  Today in chapel we talked about HOPE - it’s a word I’m choosing for this year myself, and it’s our theme for our chapels beginning here in January.  The word HOPE has been translated from several different Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible.  One of these meanings is “waiting with expectation.”  How appropriate for a new year!  Are you waiting on the Lord, and expecting His plan to be fulfilled as you follow His guidance? That’s what we want to do at Christian Life Academy!  


Blessings in this New Year!

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 12/16/21

Upcoming Dates  - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Note: All in-person student/staff activities have been postponed.  

Saturday, Dec 18 Board of Directors meeting 7:30 am

Wednesday, Dec 22 Early Dismissal 11:30 - Christmas Vacation begins

Wednesday, Jan 5 Teacher in-service day (no school)

Thursday, Jan 6 School resumes - in person!

Thursday, Jan 13 Christmas Programs at Living Hope Comm. Church - PK-4 at 6:00 / MS at 7:00 

Christmas Program - Rescheduled for THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

Due to our remote schooling situation, the Christmas Program has been rescheduled for January 13.  Both PK-4 and MS will have their program that same night at Living Hope Community Church.  More details to come as we return to school in January.


Building Project at Christian Life Academy!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.  This past Monday we announced our building project, including some plans and drawings, ways to partner through giving, pledges, prayer and volunteer opportunities.  While the building is focused on the high school age group, the benefits for all ages and families are evident, and the excitement should be something we all share.  If you drive by the school parking lot, you will now see a billboard announcing the building is “coming soon.”  Please pass the word along to friends and family.  We are in the public phase of fundraising, with about $165,000 to raise before we begin building.  Hopefully that building will begin as soon as the weather permits in the spring! We also ask our families to be a conduit of information.  Please ask families, friends, church communities and more to consider learning more about Christian Life Academy and our upcoming building project.


From the Principal's Desk

In our chapel this past Monday, which was held virtually via  a zoom meeting, I shared with the students about the unexpected and out of the ordinary situations surrounding the birth of Jesus.  We are in an unexpected and out of the ordinary situation right now at CLA - we didn’t expect to spend the days leading up to Christmas break remotely.  But God can work through unexpected situations.  I pray that your Christmas this year will be both joyful and also contemplative.  Remember to rejoice because of Jesus' birth, and contemplate all that it means for our salvation.  


Merry Christmas!

Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 12/9/21

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Dec 10 HOME basketball games vs Calvary Urbana  JH 6:00 / HS 7:00

Monday, Dec 13 HOME basketball game vs Olympia Legends (elementary) at 5:30

CLA BUILDING PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING 7 pm in the gymnasium

Invite your friends! Exciting time and partnerships/donations needed!

Thursday, Dec 16 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS at LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

6 pm - PreK - 4th Grade Program       7 pm - Middle School Program

Friday, Dec 17 AWAY basketball games at Danville Flames  6:00 JH/JV 7:00 Varsity

Tuesday, Dec 21 HOME basketball game vs Olympia Legends (elementary) at 6:00

Wednesday, Dec 22 Early Dismissal 11:30 - Christmas Vacation begins

Wednesday, Jan 5 Teacher in-service day (no school)

Thursday, Jan 6 School resumes


Christmas Program arrival times

K-4 students should plan on arriving at Living Hope Community Church at 5:45pm.

Middle school students should arrive at the following times: 

  • Sparkly Things and Love 6pm

  • Angels   6:15pm

  • All other parts & stage hands  6:30pm

Costumes should be at the school by Tues Dec. 14th.

  • “Shiny Things” shirts (completely decorated)

  • Main parts outfits & props- (prisoners, angels and stage hands should wear clothes that were “assigned” the night of the program)

Note: Prisoners and stage hands should wear all black (long sleeve shirts),Angels should wear light colored clothes for under robes

Monday’s Special Meeting - Please attend!

This is an exciting time at Christian Life Academy.  Monday, December 13, at 7:00 pm Christian Life Academy will be hosting a special meeting, and we encourage all families to come, and to bring friends and relatives.  We are announcing our building project, including some plans and drawings, ways to partner through giving, pledges, prayer and volunteer opportunities.  While the building is focused on the high school age group, the benefits for all ages and families are evident, and the excitement should be something we all share.  Hope to see you there on Monday!

From the Principal's Desk

As we prepare for our big CLA Building Project announcement, for me it feels like a bit of deja vu… I’m remembering back to April of 2008 when we prepared for a big announcement about the birth of Christian Life Academy!  As we look toward the future, we do not want to forget the reason we are in this ministry at Christian Life Academy - to place God’s Word daily in front of our students.  To prepare students to be witnesses for Jesus.  And to walk side-by-side with our families and churches to serve the Lord together.  How wonderful this opportunity is!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 12/2/21

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Dec 3 HOME basketball games vs Faith Baptist  JH 5:00 / HS 6:00 

Monday, Dec 6 HOME basketball games vs ICCS   JH 5:00 / HS 6:00

Tuesday, Dec 7 JH Basketball practice and Elementary Basketball practice

Wednesday, Dec 8 HS Basketball practice

Thursday, Dec 9 All-school field trip: The Nutcracker at Peoria Ballet

HOME basketball games vs Good Shepherd  Elem 5:00 / JH 6:00

Friday, Dec 10 HOME basketball games vs Calvary Urbana  JH 6:00 / HS 7:00

Looking  ahead….

Monday, Dec 13 CLA BUILDING PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING 7 pm

Thursday, Dec 16 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS at LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

6 pm - PreK - 4th Grade Program 

7 pm - Middle School Program

**Look for more details to come about the programs from your children’s teachers!


All-School Field Trip to see “The Nutcracker!”

All K-12 students will have the opportunity to attend our first All-School Field trip in several years!  We will be attending a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Peoria Ballet on Thursday, December 9.  Details were sent several weeks ago.  Masks will be required on this trip.  This is an exciting opportunity for our school, and is somewhat of a tradition… although we haven’t been able to have an all-school trip for several years!


From the Principal's Desk

As we returned from our Thanksgiving break, I was again reminded how great it is to be a part of this ministry at CLA.  I am blessed on a daily basis with interactions with students and families.  Are you thanking God daily for CLA… and lifting the school in your prayers daily? We need to see God continue to move in our midst!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 11/18/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Nov 18 JH and Elementary Basketball practice

Monday, Nov 22 HOME JV/V Basketball games vs Calvary Chillicothe 5:00/6:00

Tuesday, Nov 23 Elementary Basketball Practice

AWAY JH Basketball at Delavan 6:00

Wed-Fri, Nov 24-26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, Nov 29 HS Basketball practice and Cheer Practice

Tues, Nov 30 JH Basketball practice and Elementary Basketball practice

Looking  ahead….

Thursday, Dec 9 All-school field trip: The Nutcracker at Peoria Ballet

Monday, Dec 13 SAVE THE DATE! CLA BUILDING PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING 7 pm

Thursday, Dec 16 SAVE THE DATE! CLA CHRISTMAS PROGRAM… details coming soon


All-School Field Trip to see “The Nutcracker!”

All K-12 students will have the opportunity to attend our first All-School Field trip in several years!  We will be attending a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Peoria Ballet on Thursday, December 9.  Details were sent several weeks ago.  Masks will be required on this trip.  This is an exciting opportunity for our school, and is somewhat of a tradition… although we haven’t been able to have an all-school trip for several years!

Thanksgiving Roll Baking and Pie pickup...

If you ordered pies or Thanksgiving rolls… pickup will be on Tuesday, November 23rd at the end of the school day.

 

LOOK >>>>>> MORE HELP NEEDED for BAKING!

We have a huge number of dozens of rolls that will be baked on Monday and Tuesday, November 21 and 22.  Emily Baker, who is leading this huge task, needs your help!  If you can give several hours, or even a whole day or two, your help is needed!  Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAE22A7FEC34-roll or contact Emily directly at 309-830-2988.


From the Principal's Desk

As we are looking forward to our Thanksgiving break, I am thankful for the families of CLA.  I am blessed on a daily basis with interactions with students and families.  Will you commit to thanking God daily for CLA… and lifting the school in your prayers daily as well!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 11/4/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Nov 4 JH Basketball practice

Monday, Nov 8 HS Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30

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

Tuesday, Nov 9 JH Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

Wednesday, Nov 10 HS Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

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

Thurs, Nov 11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day

JH Basketball practice, 3:30-5:30 (optional-encouraged)

Saturday, Nov 13 Extra Basketball practice - details TBA

Monday, Nov 15 First Basketball games! - JH and HS at Galesburg Christian 

Tues, Nov 16 PTF Meeting, 3:45 pm, main campus - HS Room

All-School Field Trip to see “The Nutcracker!”

All K-12 students should be bringing home a bright PINK paper today regarding our first All-School Field trip in several years!  We will be attending a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Peoria Ballet on Thursday, December 9.  Details are on the pink form, and we are asking that the form be completed and returned by next Wednesday, November 10th.  Masks will be required on this trip, and if families prefer to not attend for this reason, please indicate on the form.  This is an exciting opportunity for our school, and is somewhat of a tradition… although we haven’t been able to have an all-school trip for several years!


Second Round of LIFE DAYS 2021 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. 


COMING SOON… PTF THANKSGIVING BAKING - Dinner Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls!

Our homemade rolls have been a favorite for Holiday meals.  Order some freshly made for your holiday dinner, and some to freeze for your next celebration!  Proceeds benefit CLA's Parent/Teacher Fellowship which funds field trips, athletics, teacher appreciation week and field day for students.  Rolls can be picked up on Tuesday, November 23rd after school.  Payments can be made to the school office with checks made payable to CLA.  

Order online here: https://forms.gle/onKxszC9JRyeXPYu8

ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th.

CLA PTF meeting- Tuesday, November 16

CLA PTF will have their next meeting after school on Tuesday, November 16th at 3:45pm in the high school room at the main campus. Please note the change in location!

From the Principal's Desk

On Monday, we began a new chapel series, and we will focus on “Prayer” for the next month  Isn’t it amazing that when we pray, we can have a direct relationship with the Creator of the universe!? What a blessing that is!  I’d ask that you pray for our students to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to communicate with God through prayer.

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning


Lion Tales 10/28/21

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, Oct 28 JH Basketball practice

Monday, Nov 1 HS Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30

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

Tuesday, Nov 2 JH Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

Wednesday, Nov 3 Half Day - 11:30 Dismissal - HS Basketball practice 3:30-5:30

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

Thurs, Nov 4 JH Basketball practice, 3:30-5:30


Second Round of LIFE DAYS 2021 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. 


COMING SOON… PTF THANKSGIVING BAKING - Dinner Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls!

Our homemade rolls have been a favorite for Holiday meals.  Order some freshly made for your holiday dinner, and some to freeze for your next celebration!  Proceeds benefit CLA's Parent/Teacher Fellowship which funds field trips, athletics, teacher appreciation week and field day for students.  Rolls can be picked up on Tuesday, November 23rd after school.  Payments can be made to the school office with checks made payable to CLA.  

Order online here: https://forms.gle/onKxszC9JRyeXPYu8

ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th.

From the Principal's Desk

On Monday, we wrapped up our fall chapel focus - that we are the CLA Lions - “Focused, Faithful, and Fierce.” The word ‘fierce” comes from the idea that we are ready to fiercely defend our faith.  To be ready at all times to share the reason for the hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15).  And to not back down from situations where we can be a light in a dark world (Matt. 5:16).  I’d encourage you to talk with your students about the three words we have been learning about in chapel - see what they have discovered!  It is a blessing to be able to share, sing and learn together the first day of each week in corporate worship.

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning