Thursday the 14th is 8th grade graduation. You are all invited! Look for a link to join the YouTube live event on our CLA lions facebook page and/or our website at 6:55pm. Or you can find the live stream link if you go to our Youtube channel, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ
We are nearing the end of what has seemed to be a long and winding road for the 2019-2020 school year. This email has a few updates, links, etc that I'll ask you to read through and give your attention. As always, please let me know if you have any questions, thoughts or concerns as the school year comes to an end. If you didn't get a chance to see/participate with chapel this morning, I'd encourage you to watch - https://youtu.be/OP4VNb2iWqo I shared from Revelation 1:8 - a reminder that our Lord is eternal. Thankfully I don't believe our current situation is eternal! We can trust the Lord to continue to carry us. My hope and prayer for our school family is that through this struggle, we have all been able to grow - in our trust in the Lord!
Graduates, staff, and parents will be meeting on zoom for a graduation ceremony, and you are all invited to watch live on YouTube. Look for a link to join the YouTube live event on our CLA Lions Facebook page or the CLA website at 6:55pm. Or you can find the live stream link if you go to our CLA YouTube channel, using the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVF6TBQiMjuERRJZIerfaqQ If you haven't already done so, see the school facebook page for daily 8th grade graduate videos!
All academic work and meetings will be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, so Friday will consist of drop off of technology and pick up of personal materials. You should have (or already had) communication with instructions from teachers about this as it applies to your family. We will have this done in a safe / social distancing manner, so we ask that it doesn't become a gathering/visiting time (as much as we wish we could!)
After 8 weeks of remote learning, we'd like each family to respond to a survey to help us see how things have gone from your perspective. Please, click on this link and take a few minutes to help us! Survey link We don't know what the fall holds, as we will do everything that we possibly can to have learning return to the school building. But if there are some bumps in that road, we want to be informed about remote learning.
We are continuing to hope and pray for an opportunity to get together this summer and celebrate the 2019-2020 school year. Due to guidance from the state, we are not able to announce this yet. But keep checking your emails and facebook..... as soon as we can, we'll let everyone know!
We can't give much information about this.... but our staff is working on something to celebrate the end of the year... look for a special delivery to your home next Tuesday! Kind of like our usual Last Friday of the year awards/celebration mixed together with....well.... you'll see it on Tuesday!
Usually, at the end of May/early June we have a CLA golf outing. This will not happen as it has in the past, but keep your eyes and emails open for an announcement soon regarding a NEW and DIFFERENT type of EVENT that golfers and sponsors can participate in.
The first day of school for the fall is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2020! We have very solid registration numbers for next year, and are looking forward to a great year! Look for upcoming school year information throughout the summer. If you need to discuss registration with me, or know a family that would like to join the CLA family, please let us know!
As always, I'm here if you have questions, needs, or just want to talk about the ministry of CLA. Of the 12 years that CLA has been in existence, this has ranked as the most unexpected.... (and the rankings are not even close!). I appreciate each family, staff member, board member, volunteer, and student that has made this year a GOOD year, despite the fact that the last 8 weeks were so different. May the Lord sustain each one of you this day, this week, this upcoming summer....
In Christ,
Mr. Horning
Now through April 30 Continued remote learning days
Friday, April 10 NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
Monday, April 13 NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday
Thursday, May 14 8th Grade Graduation (details TBA)
Friday, May 15 Last Day of School (details TBA)
It is amazing how things have changed since the last issue of Lion Tales just three weeks ago. As always, we continue to trust the Lord for direction, as we also follow guidelines put in place by public health officials, the governor, state board of education, and local leaders. The school building will continue to be closed except for a few careful, monitored drop-off/pick-up arrangements. We will continue remote instruction through April 30 and update with any changes as they happen. More details are below. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Horning
***NOTICE… we encourage you to REGISTER for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR… Early registration deadline (with enrollment fee discount) APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now! Simply send an email by April 3 to [email protected] with your plans/intentions and we’ll honor the discounted fee!
For families who are on the monthly payment plan, tuition payments may be mailed to the school: PO Box 235, Hopedale, IL 61747. Or, they can be dropped off at the school during the Friday 2-4 pm drop-off time. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Horning. Thank You!
Chapel on Fridays will include 5th through High School, this was a typo on the original schedule. The Zoom link for this is found on the Google Classroom “Zoom”.
The 7th and 8th Science Fair is still on! This was scheduled for May 1st, though we hope to be back on May 1st we are preparing our Science Fair to be DIGITAL! Check out our schools website for this Digital Science Fair on May 1st and give us feedback on which Project you think is best!
A quite different approach to education has stretched all of us. But I am encouraged by many things that have happened over the past several weeks. One of the most enjoyable is a new-found excitement to “see” people. I’m one who gets energy from people and interaction. I’m energized by high fives, fist bumps, and smiles with a “good morning” attached. I’ve found myself thriving recently on a hug from one of my children, more family meals than we’ve experienced in a long time, and the anticipation of an online video meeting with a few students, a group of family members, other teachers, or our Bible study group. I believe that, through these difficult times, God reminds us to seek Him and to value interaction with others. I pray that each of us learns the lesson well!
Blessings,
Mr. Horning
Today, March 12 Volleyball HOME games vs Tremont, 6:00
8th grade recognition night
OPEN HOUSE through 5 pm
Saturday, March 14 Band Solo and Ensemble Contest
Mon-Fri, Mar. 23-27 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program
***NOTICE… EXTENDED TIME… Early registration deadline is now APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now!
Please read the email that will be sent out from the CLA office today. We are reminded that we serve and trust a Heavenly Father that cares deeply about us. We do not need to live in fear, but we do need to take steps to respond as necessary. We are grateful that we are situated in a rural area and that our program is small enough that issues of mass gatherings are not a part of our decision-making. Confirmed cases have not reached our school nor our county. We do not have plans to close school, but do continue to monitor the situation and will follow guidelines as suggested or mandated through the state of Illinois and local health departments. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Horning
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program! We will be doing Journey to the Cross, a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!) Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below. We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!
This week we have been hosting meetings and open house - introducing our school to people who may not have experienced it. We had meetings regarding high school on Monday and Wednesday, and today is an open house. It has been a great time so far - as I write this we still have a few more hours - sharing what God has been doing in His work here at CLA. Every time I host families and share what is happening at CLA, I am reminded of the work that HE is doing to mold us as a school and as children of God. What a blessing to be able to share this with others. Will you take the time today, this week, this month… to share with a friend the work God is doing in your family through CLA? I hope so!
Blessings,
Mr. Horning
Today, March 5 Volleyball games @ Tremont, 6:00. Departure 5:10.
Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service
Sunday, March 8 Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time Begins.
March 9-11 Spring Conferences - contact teachers to make an appointment
Monday, March 9 High School Info Meeting, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10 PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) meeting 3:45, school library.
Tuesday, March 10 Volleyball games @ Manito, 5:30. Departure 4:25.
Wednesday, March 11 High School Info Meeting, 3:00 pm
Thursday, March 12 Volleyball HOME games vs Tremont, 6:00
8th grade recognition night
OPEN HOUSE ALL DAY 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, March 14 Band Solo and Ensemble Contest
Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program
***NOTICE… EXTENDED TIME… Early registration deadline is now APRIL 3rd! Enroll Now!
Students and parents may or may not already know them, but we are excited to have two new staff members working at the school, each who began their role in February.
Mrs. Wendy Westley is currently learning the ropes as office manager. She will continue her transition into this role over the next several months as Mrs. Horning will conclude her role as office manager at the end of the school year. Mrs. Westley’s daughter Abigail attended CLA, graduating 8th grade last year.
Mrs. Kristi Espenschied is now on staff in a part-time role working with middle school and high school students on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. She also continues to be a substitute teacher, the role where many students and parents might recognize her. Her sons Kasen and Micai are CLA students.
We are grateful for the amazing staff that God has blessed our school with.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program! We will be doing Journey to the Cross, a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!) Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below. We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!
NOW is the TIME! Tell your friends about CLA! Early registration for next school year, with a discounted registration fee, remains for only a short time. Some great things are happening at CLA, and we want many more families to experience it! SHARE your EXPERIENCES…. and invite others to join!
Blessings,
Mr. Horning
Today, Feb 27 Volleyball HOME games vs Delavan, 6:00
Friday, Feb 28 5th-HS field trip to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
Monday, March 2 Volleyball practice
Tuesday, March 3 Volleyball HOME games vs Havana, 6:00
Wednesday, March 4 Volleyball practice
Thursday, March 5 Volleyball games @ Tremont, 6:00. Departure 5:10.
Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service
Sunday, March 8 Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time Begins.
March 9-11 Spring Conferences
Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program
Band students will have their Solo and Ensemble contest rescheduled. Tentative reschedule date is Saturday, March 14. Band parents - look for information from Mrs. Stribling next week regarding this.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program! We will be doing Journey to the Cross, a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!) Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below. We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!
Middle school/High School students will be traveling to Shedd Aquarium tomorrow - Friday, February 28th. We are leaving no later than 6am and are tentatively scheduled to arrive back at the school around 5:30pm. Students must bring a sack lunch with disposable items- please do not send reusable containers.
**Students must wear CLA gear (shirts/hoodies) that must be visible at all times. Students not wearing CLA gear at the time of departure will not attend the trip. There will not be a way for students to obtain a shirt that morning, so plan accordingly.**
I was gone for a couple of days last week, and enjoyed a short vacation in South Carolina, reconnecting with friends from my home in Pennsylvania. In chapel this week, I shared with the students how enjoyable it was to spend time fellowshiping with friends who share my faith, and who challenge me as a person, father, and friend. Looking forward to how some of our students, after spending years together at CLA, will be able to count lifelong friendships as one of the benefits of their CLA experience!
Blessings,
Mr. Horning
Monday, Feb 24 Volleyball AWAY games at Olympia Middle School, 6:00. Depart 5:10
Wednesday, Feb 26 Volleyball practice
Thursday, Feb 27 Volleyball HOME games vs Delavan, 6:00
Friday, Feb 28 5th-HS field trip to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
Saturday, Feb 29 Solo and Ensemble contest for Band students at Living Hope 9:00am
Friday, March 6 No School- End of Quarter 3 and Teacher In-Service
March 9-11 Spring Conferences
Tuesday, April 7th Easter Program
Band students will have their Solo and Ensemble contest Saturday, Feb 29th at 9:00am at Living Hope Community Church in Hopedale. Plan on arriving 20 minutes prior to your scheduled solo time and dressed nicely- no jeans, flip flops, athletic wear, etc. Parents- be sure to check your email this evening for more details!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 7th for CLA’s annual Easter program! We will be doing Journey to the Cross, a multi-sensory experience with stations (similar to the Road to Resurrection we did a couple of years ago!) Please invite friends, family and neighbors to this outreach event to help spread the Good News of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
To help us plan, we are asking that everyone planning on attending to fill out the Google Form below. We will have groups of 10-15 people go through at a time, and this will help us ensure short wait times! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tsshntk to sign up and request a time!
Middle school/High School students will be traveling to Shedd Aquarium next Friday, February 28th. We are leaving no later than 6am and are tentatively scheduled to arrive back at the school around 5:30pm. Students must bring a sack lunch with disposable items- please do not send reusable containers.
If you ordered CLA gear from Signs of Success (especially for the Shedd Aquarium trip), those items will be in early next week.
From the Principal's Desk
Our chapel series for the past 6 weeks has been about building a foundation under the light (or lighthouse) that we each try to shine for Jesus. I’d encourage you to ask your kids about what that foundation contains. We talked about the Word of God, Forgiveness, Fellowship, Prayer, and Sharing with others. If we all continue to build that foundation, our light will shine greater for Jesus every day!
Blessings, Mr. Horning
Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! - 6:00 pm - details below!
HS BOYS basketball @ ICCS Tournament (Friday/Saturday)
HS GIRLS basketball @ Bloomington Trinity 7:15
Monday, Feb 10 Volleyball practice at CLA
HS Boys Basketball practice at LHCC
Tuesday, Feb 11 Volleyball games at St. Mary’s Bloomington, 6:00
HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA
Wednesday, Feb 12 Volleyball practice at CLA
HS Boys Basketball practice at LHCC
Thursday, Feb 13 HS Girls Basketball practice at CLA
Friday, Feb 14 HS Girls/Boys Basketball AWAY games at Danville
Fri-Mon, Feb 14-17 No School - Presidents’ Day Weekend
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - at the school - begins at 6:00 PM
Bring GAMES to play
and SNACKS to share
(if you would like).
A great time to have fun
with other CLA families!
What a GREAT event supporting the CLA Technology fund last Saturday. Over $1,000 was raised!!! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and came to enjoy the pizza and fellowship.
We are planning to have an AR store at the beginning of May. This is where students use the points they have earned from reading and taking AR tests to "buy" prizes. We will need two volunteers to help set up and run the store which will be on a school day afternoon. We will also need donations of items for the students to buy. This year, the store will be for the K-4th grade students and the 5th-8th grade students will be able to earn a gift card if they meet a pre-determined point goal. Please contact Mrs. Gibson at [email protected] if you have any questions or are able to help!
What a wonderful God we serve. My reminder for today is that we KNOW who holds the FUTURE in HIS hands… what a great thought and comfort as we walk through this life.
Blessings! Mr. Horning
Thursday, Jan 30 AWAY basketball at Concordia Peoria. Elem 5:00/JH 6:00/HS Girls 7:00
Friday, Jan 31 AWAY basketball HS Boys at Mahomet vs Champaign Cyclones 7:00
Saturday, Feb 1 AWAY basketball JH Boys at Danville Shootout
Pizza Ranch Fundraiser! Pizza Ranch in Morton - 11 am - 3 pm
Monday, Feb 3 HS Boys Basketbal practice
HOME Volleyball games vs South Pekin 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Feb 4 HS Girls Basketball practice
Away Volleyball games at Pekin St. Joseph 6:30 pm. Depart 5:25
Wednesday, Feb 5 2 pm EARLY DISMISSAL (Teacher In-Service)
NO volleyball practice
HS Boys Basketball practice
Thursday, Feb 6 HOME basketball vs First Baptist Danville 5:00 HS girls 6:00 HS boys
Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! at 6pm. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share.
HS BOYS basketball @ ICCS Tournament (Friday/Saturday)
HS GIRLS basketball @ Bloomington Trinity 7:15
Don't forget our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser this Saturday from 11:00-3:00! Come out for a great meal to support our school. Students can still sign up to help and earn community service hours and if you are able to help in the kitchen, even for just half an hour, please let Lauren Gibson know!
We are planning to have an AR store at the beginning of May. This is where students use the points they have earned from reading and taking AR tests to "buy" prizes. We will need two volunteers to help set up and run the store which will be on a school day afternoon. We will also need donations of items for the students to buy. This year, the store will be for the K-4th grade students and the 5th-8th grade students will be able to earn a gift card if they meet a pre-determined point goal. Please contact Mrs. Gibson at [email protected] if you have any questions or are able to help!
Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office. Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected]
What a week this has been. We are grateful that it appears we are on the rebound from all the illness that has been rumbling through our school. If we continue to be cautious and watchful for symptoms, we should be able to keep moving in a healthy direction. I am thankful for the healing that God provides, and for the grace He affords us as we do our best to keep our children healthy.
Blessings!
Mr. Horning
Friday, January 24 Volleyball practice 3:30 - 5:00
Sat, January 25 HOME - JH Basketball Tournament. CLA games at 10:00 and 1:00
HS Girls Basketball practice at LHCC 10:00-11:30
Monday, January 27 HS Boys Basketball practice
Volleyball practice
Tuesday, January 28 HS Girls Basketball practice
AWAY basketball at Calvary Chillicothe. Elem 4:30/JH 5:30/HS Boys 6:30
Wednesday, Jan 29 HS Boys Basketball practice
Volleyball practice
Thursday, Jan 30 AWAY basketball at Concordia Peoria. Elem 5:00/JH 6:00/HS Girls 7:00
Friday, Jan 31 AWAY basketball HS Boys at Mahomet vs Champaign Cyclones 7:00
Saturday, Feb 1 AWAY basketball JH Boys at Danville Shootout
Pizza Ranch Fundraiser! Pizza Ranch in Morton - 11 am - 3 pm
Friday, Feb 7 FAMILY GAME NIGHT! - look for information soon, and join the fun!
On Saturday, Feb 1 from 11- 3 at Pizza Ranch in Morton, Christian Life Academy will be the featured community group! WE could still use a couple volunteers to help serve that day, especially two adults (over 16) to help in the kitchen. All Tips and a % of all sales during that time period are donated to CLA. Contact Mrs. Lauren Gibson - [email protected] to volunteer or get more information. Even if you aren’t able to help (or eat at Pizza Ranch) that day, please spread the word!
Diner’s Club Coupon Books, with buy one get one free coupons, for many local restaurants - are available for $30 at the school office. Get yours now… contact Wendy Westley if you would like one! [email protected]
I just wanted to take an opportunity today, to say “thank you” to our CLA family… several conversations I’ve had over the past week regarding situations or struggles in the education world have helped me, once again, to realize the amazing group of families we have here at our school. What a blessing to share the educational and spiritual journey with our CLA family!
Blessings!
Mr. Horning
