Monday Messenger Week of May 17
May 17, 2010 by Sally Allen
Filed under Featured, Monday Messenger
MONDAY MESSENGER
Published at Clarksville Academy, 710 North Second, Clarksville, TN 37040
Week of May 17, 2010
Clarksville Academy is a pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, college-preparatory school.
Our mission is to promote academic excellence, moral integrity, and physical and social growth.
Values: Scholarship-Honor-Character-Respect-Success
Lower School Field Day
On May 21, 2010, Lower School students will participate in Field Day. Due to the recent flooding of the Sports Complex, we have moved these activities to APSU.
Leaf Chronicle Player of the Week
Congratulations to Tyler Thompson who was selected to be the Leaf Chronicle Player of the Week!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Alex Booth who received the softball MVP award! Way to go, Alex!
CA Varsity Baseball
Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team for their District 10A Regular Season Championship Title. Way to go, boys!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Jesse Huang who was accepted into UT’s Summer Veterinarian Program.
Lens Wide Open
Jane Stevens will premier her photography exhibit Lens Wide Open from May 10-20, 2010.
Sports Physicals
Students who wish to play sports for the 2010-2011 school year must have a sports physical. On May 22, Clarksville Academy will offer the physicals for only $5.00. Please make an appointment with the front office.
Clarksville Academy Summer Camps
Summer Camps will be in full swing at Clarksville Academy this summer! Check out our website often for updates to this schedule. If you are interested in attending one or more of these camps and have questions please contact Sally Allen at sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com. Camp registrations will be taken via CA website beginning May 1.
Art Camp—
June 14-18
Time: 9:30-11:30
Ages: 5-8; 9-11
Cost: $75.00 LIMITED SPACE
Science Camp—
June 14-18
Time 9:30-11:30
Ages: 5-11
Cost: $75.00 LIMITED SPACE
Jerome Jackson Girls Basketball Camp
Girls’ basketball:
Camp 1 June 1-3 Individual camp ages 6-12 9-12pm $65 per camper
Camp 2 June 4-5 Girls High School Team Camp 9-12pm $145 per team
Camp 3 June 7-9 Individual camp ages 12-17 9-12pm $65 per camper
Digital Photography Camp
June 7-11
Time: 9-11:30
Ages: 9-Adult
Fee: $75
Junior Cheer Camp—
June 28-July 2
Time 9-12
Ages: Entering Kindergarten-Entering 5th Grade
Fee: $75 (includes shirt, shorts, and ribbon)
Stone Sculpture Camp—
July 12-23
**Camp is actually 6 working days over 2 weeks Time 8:30-11:30
Ages: 13-Adult
Fee: $200 (includes projects completed)
LIMITED SPACE
Matt Wallace and Chuck Holt Basketball Camp Boys Basketball Camp-
July 13th, 14th, and 15th
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Ages: Entering grades 5 through 9.
Fees: $65
Tony Sonnabend Soccer Schools (UKS) Camp
June 7-11 July 12-16
Half Day is 9-12 ($90)
Full Day is 9-3 ($125)
Ages: 5 and up
Lost and Found
The lost and found box in the gym is overflowing! Please stop by and check for items that you may have lost. On May 28, the unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill.
Parent Notice
Please do not park in the lower lot by the gym or on the hill. These spots are assigned student parking. Also, for safety reasons, no student is to be picked up anywhere but out front during regular pick-up times. The cars in the lower lot are creating a distracting and safety hazard.
In addition, please do not leave cars unattended while parked in the pick-up and drop-off lanes. Your cooperation is appreciated.
PowerSchool
Parents may access grades at any time using the Parent Portal at the bottom corner of the CA web-site’s home page. If you have misplaced your access codes please call the office.
Intermediate and Upper School News
This Week:
Wednesday, May 19 — Intermediate and Upper School FCA meetings
Final Exam Schedule
Final exams are coming up for Intermediate & Upper School students May 25, 26, and 27. Exams schedules are as follows:
Intermediate School: May 25: 8-9:30 1st Period; 9:30-9:45 Break; 9:45-11:15 2nd Period; May 26: 8-9:30 3rd Period; 9:30-9:45 Break; 9:45-11:15 4th Period; 11:20-12:45 5th Period; May 27: No exams scheduled for 6-8 grades *except for Physical Science students which will be given from 8-9:30
Upper School: May 25: 8-9:30 1st Period; 9:30-9:45 Break; 9:45-11:15 2nd Period; May 26: 8-9:30 3rd Period; 9:30-9:45 Break; 9:45-11:15 4th Period; 11:20-12:45 5th Period; May 27: 8-9:30 6th Period; 9:30-9:45 Break; 9:45-11:15 7th Period
Seniors: The final days of your senior year are coming to an end. Graduation practice for all seniors will take place in the Miller Activities Center at 11:30 A.M. on May 27. Students should dress appropriately as graduation photographs will be taken immediately after practice. Seniors must bring cap, gown (pressed and hanging on a hanger), tassel, collar (for girls), etc. to school that morning. Photograph package information was sent home in a mailing. Each senior must stay for the group photograph even though he/she might not wish to purchase a copy. The senior class luncheon with Mrs. Drew will be held immediately following graduation photos on Thursday, May 27 in the library. All seniors are expected to attend. Finally, seniors will meet in the auxiliary gym on Friday, May 28, no later than 6:00 P.M. Please see dress notes sent home in the mailing.
Middle School Boys Basketball
Any Clarksville Academy student in the 5th, 6th, or 7th grades THIS year interested in playing Boys basketball next year needs to participate in conditioning on the following dates:
May 17th, 19th, and 20th from 5pm -7pm each night
June 14th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th from 5pm -7pm each night
July 12th, 14th, and 15th from 5pm-7pm each night
Intermediate Girls Basketball Conditioning
Basketball conditioning will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 in the auxiliary gym, weather permitting. Conditioning is for girls who are currently 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.
Intermediate School Dance Team
A letter has been sent home announcing the start of the Intermediate Dance Team. Tryouts will be held in September. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Maynard at maynardbill@bellsouth.net or please call 552-0082.
CAN – Check out the newest production of the newly formed broadcasting class (CAN – Clarksville Academy News) at cabroadcasting.com.
Key Club Corner:
Thank you to all who helped Hardware City this weekend with flood clean-up.
The end of the year is coming up!!! Make sure to get your hours in.
The Key Club Banquet has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 25th.
See Ms. White for service opportunities. There is always help needed before, during, and after school.
News from the School Counselor
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2009-2010 2nd Semester
1. HOPE Scholarship Submit FAFSA www.FAFSA.ed.gov
2. Lottery Scholarships www.collegepaystn.com
3. APSU Scholarships www.apsu.edu/scholarships
4. American Society of Military Comptrollers Entering a field of study related to financial/resource (business administration, economics, public administration accounting, finance)
5. The Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship t Ft. Campbell www.fortcampbellosc.com
6. Ft Campbell Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.101stesc.net
7. Kohl’s Scholarship www.kohlskids.com
Websites
1. www.college-scholarships.com/tennessee.htm
6. www.military.com www.militaryscholar.org (military connected students scholarships)
7. www.cfmt.org
8. www.scholarshipadministrator.net
9. www.edsouth.org go to: Edscholar then to: Participating Schools
12. www.scarlettfoundation.org
14. www.scholarships4students.com
15. https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
See Ms. Mazzei for more info
HELP OUR SCHOOL
Don’t forget to bring in your labels from Campbell’s products and Boxtops for Education you have saved over the summer. Please continue to save them and bring them to school so they can be redeemed for needed educational products.
