Lion Tales 2/2/2023

Upcoming Dates 

Friday, February 3 Away basketball games - HS teams at Danville Flames

Saturday, February 4 Away basketball games - 5th/6th at Danville / HS JV at Morton (Sat/Sun)

Monday, February 6 Away basketball games - JH and HS at Rosamond FBCA

Thurs-Sat, Feb 9-11 HS Basketball Tournament at ICCS (Washington)

Monday, February 13 Lions Football Club informational meeting 4 pm

Monday, February 20 CLA PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER - save the date!

Thursday, February 23 Open House 8 am - 5 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

Monday, February 27 Open House 11-noon (Kindergarten) and 4-8 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

Tuesday, March 7 Open House 9 am - 7 pm   INVITE FRIENDS!

Friday, March 24 End of Early Registration period - Re-enroll before this date!!

Can You Believe it?? It’s time to re-enroll for the 2023-24 school year already!

This week we will be opening the enrollment process for next school year. Attached to this Lion Tales email will be information about:

Open House Dates… February 23, February 27 and March 7… Invite friends to visit!

Re-enrollment forms: You can complete this form and return it to the school office and 

save $50 on the initial registration fee (until spring break).  Re-enroll now!

New Tuition schedules: A few minor changes have been made, although the school 

board of directors continues to work hard to keep tuition prices reasonable.  The biggest 

change is a small percentage adjustment in our multi-student family discounts.  Any 

questions, please check in with Mr. Horning

CLA Gear - Order TODAY! - The Store CLOSES at 8 am tomorrow!

CLA-branded gear is for sale…  Shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies and more are available!  Here’s the link: https://jcscreenprinting.com/collections/lions-christian-life-academy  The store will close on February 3 at 8 am… items in hand by the end of February.  If you’re looking to spruce up your Lions apparel or are a new family to our school, this will be your chance to order!   This will be the only time that the store is open this semester for ordering- we will not do another order window until the fall. Be on the lookout for more information and the ordering link in a couple of weeks!

ALSO… in the office we currently have T-shirts with the 15th Anniversary Logo.  These are $15 each.

Lions Football Club - a new venture in athletics available to CLA high school boys

You may have seen this information in a recent email or facebook post, but CLA is sponsoring a potential Football Club for high school boys that don’t have access to football (homeschool students and students at schools without football).  An informational meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13 at 4 pm in the CLA gym.  Feel free to pass the word around!

A link to RSVP for the informational meeting is: https://forms.gle/icLC43oBLjGXJQheA

SMALENTINES! Due Friday, February 10

Last week, PTF sent home an order form for K-8 students to purchase Smencils (scented pencils) to be given out as a Valentine’s Day gift.  These orders are due next Friday, February 10.  Details are on the PINK form that went home last week.

First of the year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

Now is still a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer from December, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  

From the Principal's Desk

As we completed our January chapel series about the “new” things that God is asking us to do, we finished with the story of Esther.  We remembered the Bible accounts of Esther being chosen as queen, and then having the challenge of going to the king to ask him to save her people (Esther 4 and 5).  The words of Esther’s uncle Mordecai reminded Esther that she was in the position “for such a time as this.”  I challenge you to consider… what is the “for such a time” situation that God has placed you here for?  What great work can God accomplish through your willingness to follow Him?  Amazing things can happen when God works through His people.  Do you see Him working? Can you believe He’s got an amazing plan? I believe it!

Blessings,

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/26/23

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, January 26 HS basketball Away games at Bethel Lutheran - JV 5:30 / V 6:45

Monday, January 30 HOME basketball games vs CBCA Urbana - JH 5:30 / V 6:30

(last home basketball games of the season - support the Lions!)

Wednesday, February 1 Early Dismissal 11:30 - Teacher in-service

Friday, February 3 Away basketball games at Danville Flames

Saturday, February 4 Away basketball games - 5th/6th at Danville / HS JV at Morton (Sat/Sun)

Monday, February 6 Away basketball games - HS at Rosamond FBCA

Monday, February 13 Lions Football Club informational meeting 4 pm

Monday, February 20 CLA PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER - Save this date!! A sign-up sheet for volunteers will be available soon.

Friday, March 24 End of Early Registration period - Re-enroll before this date!!

Can You Believe it?? It’s time to re-enroll for the 2023-24 school year already!

This week we will be opening the enrollment process for next school year. Attached to this Lion Tales email will be information about:

Open House Dates… February 23, February 27 and March 7… Invite friends to visit!

Re-enrollment forms: You can complete this form and return it to the school office and 

save $50 on the initial registration fee (until spring break).  Re-enroll now!

New Tuition schedules: A few minor changes have been made, although the school 

board of directors continues to work hard to keep tuition prices reasonable.  The biggest 

change is a small percentage adjustment in our multi-student family discounts.  Any 

questions, please check in with Mr. Horning

CLA Gear - Order NOW!

CLA-branded gear is for sale…  Shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies and more are available!  Here’s the link: https://jcscreenprinting.com/collections/lions-christian-life-academy  The store will close on February 3 at 8 am… items in hand by the end of February.  If you’re looking to spruce up your Lions apparel or are a new family to our school, this will be your chance to order!   This will be the only time that the store is open this semester for ordering- we will not do another order window until the fall. Be on the lookout for more information and the ordering link in a couple of weeks!

ALSO… in the office we currently have T-shirts with the 15th Anniversary Logo.  These are $15 each.

Lions Football Club - a new venture in athletics available to CLA high school boys

You may have seen this information in a recent email or facebook post, but CLA is sponsoring a potential Football Club for high school boys that don’t have access to football (homeschool students and students at schools without football).  An informational meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13 at 4 pm in the CLA gym.  Feel free to pass the word around!

A link to RSVP for the informational meeting is: https://forms.gle/icLC43oBLjGXJQheA

First of the year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

January is a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer from December, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  

From the Principal's Desk

This month in chapel we have continued to discuss being ready for the “new” things that God is asking us to do.  We remembered the Bible accounts of Gideon and David, and how God used someone for a mighty work who might have seen themselves as small or insignificant.  Do you believe that God wants to do mighty works through you?  God can do immeasurable things!  Let’s all, together, consider the work He’s doing, and jump in with both feet.  I am so grateful for the many people that I’ve had the opportunity to work with in ministry.  YOU are one of them!

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 1/19/23

Upcoming Dates 

Saturday, January 21 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 am

JH Basketball HOME tournament/round robin games 10:30 - 2:00 pm

Monday, January 23 PTF meeting 3:45 pm - Parents, please join in!

Tuesday, January 24 Basketball HOME games (8th grade and Senior Recognition night)

JH basketball 5:30 pm   /  HS basketball 6:30 pm vs Faith (Pekin)

Thursday, January 26 HS basketball Away games at Bethel Lutheran - JV 5:30 / V 6:45

ONE MORE DAY … Regular heat in the building set to return Friday.

Just one more day, hopefully - Due to a needed and somewhat urgent repair on our boiler system at the school, the building lost its heating ability for a period of time in the main classroom hallway and rooms.  We kept warm with space heaters and layers. Tomorrow (Friday, 1/20) the heat will hopefully return to operation.  Thank you to so many who have loaned space heaters… please plan to pick them up when you pick up children on Friday!

CLA Gear- opening soon!

CLA-branded gear will once again be for sale towards the end of the month.  Shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies and more will be available!  Pricing will range from $20-40 and items will be available to order online. Look for the link for the online store on January 23… Store will close on February 3… items in hand by the end of February.  If you’re looking to spruce up your Lions apparel or are a new family to our school, this will be your chance to order!   This will be the only time that the store is open this semester for ordering- we will not do another order window until the fall. Be on the lookout for more information and the ordering link in a couple of weeks!

ALSO… in the office we currently have T-shirts with the 15th Anniversary Logo.  These are $15 each.

Reminders from the office - communicating illness…. payments due

So that our teachers can do their best to help with schoolwork and catching up with students:

• Please be sure to call in (309-449-3346 to the school office) and/or send an email when your child is ill and will miss school.  This helps us to keep track and follow up.  If it appears to be an extended illness, let us know how things are going! Reminder - we ask that students are 24 hours fever free without meds to return to school.

• Don’t forget your monthly or semester tuition bill… and keep your lunch account paid ahead!

Need some baking supplies?? Brown Sugar available

The PTF Baking day in November resulted in some leftover supplies.  If anyone is interested in them, they can be purchased at the school office:  7.5 lb bags of brown sugar for $8/bag (dated through 2023)

First of the year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

January is a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer from December, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  

High School Building Construction Update

Although the exterior of the new building hasn’t seen much change over the past month, work has been going on inside!  Interior dividing walls, insulation, and ceilings are completed… with mechanical/electrical work to begin soon.  If you want a tour, contact Mr. Horning!

From the Principal's Desk

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr… He was a Christ-follower!  In chapel this past week, we remembered the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  I quoted some of the famous lines from a speech given in 1963 by Dr. King, and pointed out the scripture passages that he, as a minister, used in his speeches.  In particular, his pointing to Jesus as the way to reconciliation (he quoted Isaiah 40 and also Galatians 3 in his “I have a dream” speech).  If we want to live peacefully with those around us, our focus on following Jesus helps us to accomplish this.  If we want to be loved and show love, Jesus is the true definition of love!  My hope and prayer is that we can always point our students to Jesus, in every situation!  May the Lord strengthen us daily.

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 12/15/22

Upcoming Dates 

Friday, Dec 16 Elem/JH/HS Basketball HOME vs FBCA Rosamond 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00

Monday, Dec 19 JH/HS Basketball AWAY vs Faith Baptist at CBC Groveland 5:00 / 6:00

Tuesday, Dec 20 RESCHEDULED - New date!

Christmas Program at Living Hope Community Church, 6:50 pm start

Wednesday, Dec 21 Last day of school (11:30 dismissal) for the semester

Dec 22-Jan 4 Christmas Break

Wednesday, Jan 4 No school - teacher in-service

Thursday, Jan 5 Classes Resume for all students

CLA Christmas Program and Dinner - RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, December 20 

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM on December 20 is open to all, and tickets are not required.  The program is at Living Hope Community Church (329 Madison St, Hopedale). We will run a shuttle from the school parking lot for extra parking space as well, from approximately 6:20-6:45.

     All students participate in the program or help with the meal, so it’s an all-school event and we are excited to have it again this year! The program will start at 6:50 pm with our PreK students kicking off the event.  Hope to see you there!

Arrival times and dress details for students have been recently sent via email by Mrs. Gibson (K-4) and Mrs. Stribling (MS/HS)- check your email for additional information.

Table Hosts: tables will be set up Tuesday afternoon and will be ready for decorating immediately after school. 

Ticket holders:  Seating for the dinner will start at 5:30 with dinner service starting at 5:45pm.  Upon your arrival, please check in at the check in station by the church gym doors!  

Please note-there will not be paper tickets sent home this year.  

Reminder about communication regarding illness/absences

So that our teachers can do their best to help with schoolwork and catching up with students:

• Please be sure to call in (309-449-3346 to the school office) and/or send an email when your child is ill and will miss school.  This helps us to keep track and follow up.  If it appears to be an extended illness, let us know how things are going!

• Reminder - we ask that students are 24 hours fever free without meds to return to school.

Need some baking supplies?? Butter and Brown Sugar available

The PTF Baking day resulted in some leftover supplies.  If anyone is interested in them, they can be purchased at the school office:

4 lb packages (4 boxes/4 sticks each) of butter for $14/package

7.5 lb bags of brown sugar for $8/bag

End of year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

The end of the calendar year is a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  

High School Building Construction Update

Although the exterior of the new building hasn’t seen much change over the past month, work has been going on inside!  Interior dividing walls, insulation, and the beginnings of ceilings… and soon there will be some mechanical/electrical work to begin.  If you want a tour, contact Mr. Horning!

From the Principal's Desk

This week has been a week of reflection for me.  Some of you may know the beginnings - the story of Christian Life Academy’s start in 2008.  But since we are 15 years removed from this, many of you may not.  A dear friend, Jess Slager, passed away this week.  Jess was instrumental in the founding of CLA, and he has been called a “CLA Grandpa” by one of our original teachers.  Such an appropriate title.  In our early years, Jess had grandchildren at CLA.  Even though they have grown, Jess is still a CLA Grandpa. You see, a grandpa is one that cares so much about and looks out for the family.  Their goal isn’t to proclaim the title of Grandpa, but to see to it that the family is taken care of.  That’s what Jess Slager was to Christian Life Academy.  As we celebrated the life and faith of Jess today, I couldn’t help but reminisce about how Jess walked side-by-side with our CLA families, supporting us.  He had vision, and was forever optimistic about what the Lord wanted to do with this school.  He didn’t want people to look at him and see what he had done, but wanted people to see what God could do through people.

Jess had a vision many years ago about a high school building on our campus.  He saw the vision begin to be realized over the past few years.  He wasn’t able to see the end result - students and community in the new building - but I know he would be pleased that God has allowed it to happen.

I’ll forever be grateful for Jess and the amazing, optimistic, forward-thinking life that he lived.  I’m glad he’s with Jesus, but I’ll surely miss him around here.  I pray that more CLA Grandpas and Grandmas can fill a great void and care for us the way Jess always did.  Thank you, Lord, for placing people on this earth and allowing us to share together in ministry!

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 12/8/22

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, Dec 8 Elem/JH Basketball games at Galesburg Christian, games start 5:00 

Friday, Dec 9 High School JV/V basketball HOME vs Danville Flames, 5:30 / 6:45

Tuesday, Dec 13 Elem/JH Basketball HOME games vs St. Mary’s 5:30 / 6:30

Thursday, Dec 15 Christmas Program at Living Hope Community Church, 6:50 pm start

Friday, Dec 16 Elem/JH/HS Basketball HOME vs FBCA Rosamond 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00

CLA Christmas Program and Dinner - Thursday, December 15

 THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM on December 15 is open to all, and tickets are not required.  The program is at Living Hope Community Church (329 Madison St, Hopedale). It’s likely we will run a shuttle from the school parking lot for extra parking space as well.

     All students participate in the program or help with the meal, so it’s an all-school event and we are excited to have it again this year! The program will start at 6:50 pm with our PreK students kicking off the event.  Hope to see you there!

Arrival times and dress details for students have been recently sent via email by Mrs. Gibson (K-4) and Mrs. Stribling (MS/HS)- please check your email for additional information.

Table Hosts: tables will be set up Thursday afternoon and will be ready for decorating immediately after school. 

Ticket holders:  Seating for the dinner will start at 5:30 with dinner service starting at 5:45pm.  Upon your arrival, please check in at the check in station by the church gym doors!  

Please note-there will not be paper tickets sent home this year.  

Reminder about communication regarding illness/absences

So that our teachers can do their best to help with schoolwork and catching up with students:

• Please be sure to call in (309-449-3346 to the school office) and/or send an email when your child is ill and will miss school.  This helps us to keep track and follow up.  If it appears to be an extended illness, let us know how things are going!

• Reminder - we ask that students are 24 hours fever free without meds to return to school.

Need some baking supplies?? Butter and Brown Sugar available

The PTF Baking day resulted in some leftover supplies.  If anyone is interested in them, they can be purchased at the school office:

4 lb packages (4 boxes/4 sticks each) of butter for $14/package

7.5 lb bags of brown sugar for $8/bag

End of year Donations… and CAT / State Farm matching opportunities

The end of the calendar year is a great time to support Christian Life Academy! You may have already seen our mailer, but this is just a reminder… If you or others you know are looking for a ministry to support, CLA would be grateful for your support.  Tuition pays less than ⅔ of expenses, so we rely on donations.  If you have questions, please check with Mr. Horning.  Also, if you or others you know are Caterpillar or State Farm employees (or retirees), you may want to let them know that both companies have a program for donations to CLA being matched as a 501(c)3 non-profit! The CLA office may be able to help.  

High School Building Construction Update

Although the exterior of the new building hasn’t seen much change over the past month, work has been going on inside!  Interior dividing walls, insulation, and the beginnings of ceilings… and soon there will be some mechanical/electrical work to begin.  If you want a tour, contact Mr. Horning!

From the Principal's Desk

I’ve recently been reading in Isaiah 40, and was greatly affected by these words: “every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together…”  As we go through our lives, there surely are mountains, valleys, hills, rough places!  But we can rest in the knowledge that the Lord’s GLORY will be revealed to all people.  And we get to participate in sharing the glory of the Lord!  As we prepare for remembering the Lord’s coming as a baby, may we always focus on how God is revealing HIS glory! Praise the Lord!

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 12/2/22

Upcoming Dates 

Saturday, Dec 3 High School JV basketball at Trinity (Bloomington) Tournament. 9:45 am

Tuesday, Dec 6 Elem/JH Basketball games at Bethel (Morton), games start at 5:30

Wednesday, Dec 7 11:30 am - Early Dismissal - Teacher in-service

Thursday, Dec 8 Elem/JH Basketball games at Galesburg Christian, games start 5:00 pm

Thursday, Dec 15 Christmas Program at Living Hope Community Church, 6:50 pm start

Grandparents’ Day was such fun!

What great times we had with so many “family gatherings” last week for Grandparents’ Day.  From PreK all the way up to high school students, grandparents got to visit with their grandchildren, do a few activities, have a “photo shoot” opportunity, and a snack.  This was the first such gathering in three years!  We are so glad we could spend time together.

Thanksgiving Rolls PTF Fundraiser was a great success!

Over $1500 for classrooms and special activities was raised with the Thanksgiving rolls fundraiser.  Thanks to all the volunteers (including most all of the high school students!) and especially to Emily Baker for organizing and leading the baking.

CLA Christmas Program and Dinner - Thursday, December 15

If you wish to reserve places for the Christmas Dinner held prior to the program, please get your reservations in by Wednesday, December 7th.  There are a few open tables remaining, as we are nearly sold out.  For information, please contact Mrs. Stribling ([email protected]).  

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM on December 15 is open to all, and tickets are not required.  The program is at Living Hope Community Church (329 Madison St, Hopedale). It’s likely we will run a shuttle from the school parking lot for extra parking space as well.

     All students participate in the program or help with the meal, so it’s an all-school event and we are excited to have it again this year! The program will start at 6:50 pm with our PreK students kicking off the event.  Hope to see you there!

Reminder about communication regarding illness/absences

So that our teachers can do their best to help with schoolwork and catching up with students:

• Please be sure to call in (309-449-3346 to the school office) and/or send an email when your child is ill and will miss school.  This helps us to keep track and follow up.  If it appears to be an extended illness, let us know how things are going!

• Reminder - we ask that students are 24 hours fever free without meds to return to school.

Need some baking supplies?? Butter and Brown Sugar available

The PTF Baking day resulted in some leftover supplies.  If anyone is interested in them, they can be purchased at the school office:

4 lb packages (4 boxes/4 sticks each) of butter for $14/package

7.5 lb bags of brown sugar for $8/bag

From the Principal's Desk

This week I was preparing to send out our “end of year” mailer that we use each year to share with our friends what is going on at CLA.  I was blown away by all that God has allowed to happen over the past 12 months!  We continue to have amazing teachers working with great students and families to grow academically, socially, and spiritually… But last year at this time we were talking about “getting started” on raising funds for a new building.  Now we see right in front of us every day the evidence of God’s plan for this growth.  Stop by some time and ask me for a tour of the new building.  I’d be glad to show you… as there are now interior walls and visible classrooms!  God is so good, and it is such a blessing to serve Him alongside each one of you.  When the mailer comes to you next week, take a few minutes to thank God for what He’s doing at CLA.  And as we are in the advent season, let’s remember the reason we celebrate.  Christ in us, the hope of glory!

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 11/17/22

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, Nov 17 Green vs White middle school basketball scrimmage 5:30 pm

Friday, Nov 18 First CLA home basketball games - JH 5:30 / HS 6:30

Monday, Nov 21 Home Basketball Games 5th/6th vs Oly Legends 5:30 pm start

Tuesday, Nov 22 Home Basketball Games JH vs Delavan 5:30 pm start

Tuesday, Nov 22 Grandparents’ Day at CLA - 10-11 am (PreK) and 2:00-3:30 pm (K-12)

Wed-Fri, Nov 23-25 No School - Happy Thanksgiving!!

Wednesday, Dec 7 11:30 am - Early Dismissal - Teacher in-service

Thursday, Dec 15 Christmas Program and Dinner - Details coming today and Monday!

Grandparents’ Day!  Tuesday, November 22nd

We are so excited to invite our CLA grandparents to visit our school this fall.  Our theme is “Thankful for Grandparents” and we will celebrate on Tuesday, November 22, our last day of school before Thanksgiving break.  PreK will have their grandparents celebration from 10-11 am in the preK room.  We will invite grandparents of K-12 students to arrive in the 2:00-2:30 time frame for a welcome in the school gymnasium, and then have activities with students in the 2:30-3:30 time frame.  We ask that grandparents wait to arrive until 2:00 pm if possible.  See the invitational flyer for more information!

Thanksgiving Rolls PTF Fundraiser 

PTF will be having their annual Thanksgiving Rolls baking days on November 21 and 22.  Reminder that if you ordered rolls, they will be ready to pick up after school on Tuesday, November 22.  PLEASE NOTE - WE COULD STILL USE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP BAKE!!!  Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAE22A7FEC34-roll1

FRIDAY, November 18- SPIRIT WEEK - Green and White School ColorsDay!!!

Pep Rally - Friday 3:10 pm - everyone welcome to join!

To kick off the winter sports seasons, there will be a pep rally tomorrow in the gym.  We will introduce our Bible quiz team, basketball teams and cheerleaders.  The cheerleaders will lead a few cheers and we’ll pray a blessing on the winter seasons. Parents are welcome to park in the pick-up line and come inside to join the pep rally at 3:10 pm!

CLA Christmas Program and Dinner - Thursday, December 15

After a two-year break, we will be holding a special Christmas Dinner on the evening of our CLA Christmas Program.  This will be held at Living Hope Community Church on December 15.  A detailed sheet regarding the dinner (tickets are $10, there’s a “table host” option for decorating… and much more…) were sent home recently.  Join in!  

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM on December 15 is open to all, and tickets are not required.  All students participate in the program or help with the meal, so it’s an all-school event and we are excited to have it again this year! More information to come.

From the Principal's Desk

We have been experiencing some illness among some classes of our school.  I pray that health returns to those who are ill and that we don’t see it passed along too much here at school.  While we are not following contact tracing guidelines as we have in past years due to covid, we do continue to clean and sanitize, and we also know that germs get spread around.  Please be mindful of illness and keep students home if they are sick! It helps out greatly when we communicate well.  I’m thankful for God’s protection.

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 11/11/22

Upcoming Dates 

November 11-18 SPIRIT WEEK… Details below

Thurs, Nov 17 Green vs White middle school basketball scrimmage 5:30 pm

Friday, Nov 18 First CLA home basketball games - JH 5:30 / HS 6:30

Tuesday, Nov 22 Grandparents’ Day at CLA - 10-11 am (PreK) and 2:00-3:30 pm (K-12)

Wednesday, Dec 7 11:30 am - Early Dismissal - Teacher in-service

Thursday, Dec 15 Christmas Program and Dinner - Details coming today and Monday!

Grandparents’ Day!  Tuesday, November 22nd

We are so excited to invite our CLA grandparents to visit our school this fall.  Our theme is “Thankful for Grandparents” and we will celebrate on Tuesday, November 22, our last day of school before Thanksgiving break.  PreK will have their grandparents celebration from 10-11 am in the preK room.  We will invite grandparents of K-12 students to arrive in the 2:00-2:30 time frame for a welcome, and then have activities with students in the 2:30-3:30 time frame.  See the invitational flyer for more information!

Thanksgiving Rolls PTF Fundraiser - enjoy baking together!

PTF will be having their annual Thanksgiving Rolls baking days on November 21 and 22.  THE LINK TO PURCHASE ROLLS is https://forms.gle/f6VM58g1R4GWECPc6 and a paper order form was sent home last week. Orders are due MONDAY NOV 14.

This is a great chance to spend time together with other parents and volunteers! Emily Baker is the organizer of this activity, and she’d be glad for your help!  Click the link to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAE22A7FEC34-roll1

MONDAY, November 14 - SPIRIT WEEK - CRAZY HAIR and/or HAT DAY!!!

SPIRIT WEEK AT CLA! - Show school spirit each day of the week!

Next week leading up to our first basketball games, it will be SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK at CLA! Thanks to PTF for organizing this special week for students and staff. Here is the schedule… start planning and get involved!

Monday, November 14th - Crazy Hair and/or Hat Day

Tuesday 15th - Farmers and Flannels Day

Wednesday 16th - Decade Day (choose your favorite decade to dress up)

Thursday 17th - Twin/Triplet Day

Friday 18th - Green/White CLA School Spirit Day

CLA Christmas Program and Dinner - Thursday, December 15

After a two-year break, we will be holding a special Christmas Dinner on the evening of our CLA Christmas Program.  This will be held at Living Hope Community Church on December 15.  A detailed sheet regarding the dinner (tickets are $10, there’s a “table host” option for decorating… and much more…) will be coming home today or Monday.  

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM on December 15 is open to all, and tickets are not required.  All students participate in the program or help with the meal, so it’s an all-school event and we are excited to have it again this year! More information to come.

From the Principal's Desk

As the weather turns cold, I continue to pray for health and the safety of our families and students.  It turned sharply colder today!  From temperatures in the 70’s earlier this week to 20’s and 30’s… wow!  Just a reminder, that we watch out for the safety of our students at school, and we will keep students inside during outdoor recess if they are not properly equipped for the weather.  Send gloves, warm coats, hats, cold weather gear, as we love outdoor recess!  

We do know who holds control of the weather… (and it’s not the weatherman!).  I enjoy the changing of the seasons, and am grateful that God designed our world that way.  Have an enjoyable (cold) weekend!

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 11/3/22

Upcoming Dates 

Mon-Tues, Nov 7-8 NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day Observance and Election Day

Friday, Nov 11 Veterans’ Day Assembly 8:45 am - parents, friends, Veterans invited!

November 11-18 SPIRIT WEEK… Details below

Thurs, Nov 17 Green vs White middle school basketball scrimmage 5:30 pm

Friday, Nov 18 First CLA home basketball games - JH 5:30 / HS 6:30

Tuesday, Nov 22 Grandparents’ Day at CLA - 10-11 am (PreK) and 2:00-3:30 pm (K-12)

Wednesday, Dec 7 11:30 am - Early Dismissal - Teacher in-service

Veterans’ Day November 11, 2022 - assembly will be at 8:45 am

Veterans’ Day is observed on Friday, November 11.  We will be having a brief Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 11, starting at 8:45 am.  This will also include our PreK students. We encourage you to join us.  We also would like to invite parents, and any family members and friends who are Veterans to JOIN US! No RSVP necessary, but if you do plan to come, please let Mr. Horning know - [email protected].  We will recognize our guests who are Veterans.  And this will also be “red, white, and blue” day which kicks off spirit week! See the invitational flyer for details!

Grandparents’ Day!  Tuesday, November 22nd

We are so excited to invite our CLA grandparents to visit our school this fall.  Our theme is “Thankful for Grandparents” and we will celebrate on Tuesday, November 22, our last day of school before Thanksgiving break.  PreK will have their grandparents celebration from 10-11 am in the preK room.  We will invite grandparents of K-12 students to arrive in the 2:00-2:30 time frame for a welcome, and then have activities with students in the 2:30-3:30 time frame.  See the invitational flyer for more information!

Thanksgiving Rolls PTF Fundraiser - enjoy baking together!

PTF will be having their annual Thanksgiving Rolls baking days on November 21 and 22.  THE LINK TO PURCHASE ROLLS is https://forms.gle/f6VM58g1R4GWECPc6

This is a great chance to spend time together with other parents and volunteers! Emily Baker is the organizer of this activity (you’ll see order forms for the rolls coming soon) and she’d be glad for your help!  Click the link to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAE22A7FEC34-roll1

SPIRIT WEEK AT CLA!

Starting on Friday, Nov 11 and extending through the following week leading up to our first basketball games, it will be SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK at CLA! Thanks to PTF for organizing this special week for students and staff. Here is the schedule… start planning and get involved!

Friday, November 11th - Red, White and Blue Day (for Veterans Day)

Monday, November 14th - Crazy Hair and/or Hat Day

Tuesday 15th - Farmers and Flannels Day

Wednesday 16th - Decade Day (choose your favorite decade to dress up)

Thursday 17th - Twin/Triplet Day

Friday 18th - Green/White CLA School Spirit Day

From the Principal's Desk

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. They are the fruits of the Holy Spirit living in us and guiding us. (Galatians 5:22)  Many times we try so hard to “be good.”  And we should try.  But also remember that we rely on the guidance of the Spirit to help us demonstrate the fruit.  As we’ve begun a section in chapels about the fruit of the spirit, this is my aim for the students to understand.  That we need to be fully reliant on God to help us.  Keep trying, but keep relying on Him!  It’s a great reminder for all of us.

Blessings!

        Mr. Horning

Lion Tales 10/27/22

Upcoming Dates 

Wednesday, Nov 2 Early Dismissal - Teacher in-service

Mon-Tues, Nov 7-8 NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day Observance and Election Day

Friday, Nov 11 Veterans’ Day Assembly 8:45 am - parents, friends, Veterans invited!

November 11-18 This will be SPIRIT WEEK… Look for more information to come!

Veterans’ Day November 11, 2022 - assembly will be at 8:45 am

Our school calendar has changed a little bit this year compared to previous years.  In the past, we would generally have no school on Veterans’ Day in honor of those who have served.  Due to election day and the state observing a day off of school, we now have Monday and Tuesday (Nov 7, 8) with no school, and classes will be in session on Veterans’ Day, November 11.  We will be having a brief Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 11, starting at 8:45 am.  This will also include our PreK students. We encourage you to join us.  We also would like to invite parents, and any family members and friends who are Veterans to JOIN US! No RSVP necessary, but if you do plan to come, please let Mr. Horning know - [email protected].  We will recognize our guests who are Veterans.  And this will also be “red, white, and blue” day which kicks off spirit week!

From the Principal's Desk

In this space, I often share something that has happened at our school, maybe a reflection on an event, or my thoughts on something we’ve experienced at school in the past week.  But this thought is a bit different.  It’s a “big picture” thought about how God works in our lives.

Yesterday we hosted a small group gathering in our home.  Sitting around the table, eating together, sharing what has happened in our lives the past week, were a group of adults that, in some cases, did not know each other in a personal way several months ago.  The comment was made by one in the group, that when we gather in this way, we don’t necessarily solve problems, or get answers to questions.  But we do care for one another, and we get a glimpse of who God is by the way we care for one another.  We are grateful for people, who reflect God’s character and love for us.  Isn’t that a great thought?  God is in the details of our lives.  He’s there because we can see Him in those who care for us.  

I believe that the exact same kind of thing is happening daily in our classrooms at CLA.  Our students, teachers, and our friends give evidence of God caring for us.  How wonderful!

Blessings!

Mr. Horning