Monday Messenger Week of August 30
August 30, 2010 by Sally Allen
Filed under Featured, Monday Messenger
MONDAY MESSENGER
Published at Clarksville Academy, 710 North Second, Clarksville, TN 37040
Week of August 30, 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
Clarksville Academy General News and Announcements
FORD Drive One for Your School Challenge
CA is proud to partner with Jenkins & Wynn and Ford Motor Company to bring “Drive One For Your School” to CA on September 15 from 9:30-1:30. On this date parents, students, alumni, friends and anyone interested will have the opportunity to help CA raise a possible $6,000 by test driving a car. We will have a sign up posted online within the next couple of days. We ask that everyone who can participate. CA will receive $20 for each person over 18 who comes to CA on September 15 and test drives a car. Only one member of each household allowed and up to 2 per car are counted. (This means that we could receive $40 per car every 10 minutes for up to 4 hours!!!!) More information will be available via the website.
Sixth Grade Elections
The Sixth Grade held Student Council elections on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The following students were elected to lead the Sixth Grade throughout the next year.
President: Macy Ninness
Vice-President: Anne Marie Rocconi
Secretary/Treasurer: Lily Johnson
What is Music?
During the first week of music, all 2nd – 5th grade classes received a challenge to answer the question: How many words can you list that describe music? Within ten minutes, students were able to come up with more than thirty words. Amazingly, Mrs. Alsup’s fifth grade class came up with eighty-five musical words. Collectively, all eight classes listed over 150 music styles, terms, instruments, and composers.
What is music? The lower school students of Clarksville Academy know – and are learning more every day. Congratulations to the lower school music classes!
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.
Clarksville Academy Association
The CAA is looking for new members! If you have not already registered for the CAA and would like to, please contact Sally Allen at sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com. We have an exciting year planned!
Clarksville Academy Football
Visit www.clarksvilleacademy.com/football for the latest information on what is happening on and off the football field.
Monday Messenger
The Monday Messenger will be sent via email through the month of September. After that it will posted to the website for all to view there. If you have not already registered online to receive updates from CA, please do so now. This will ensure that you will not only receive an email notification when the Monday Messenger is posted but that you will also receive notifications when other important announcements are too. Register by visiting www.clarksvilleacademy.com.
Important Dates to Remember:
Thursday, September 2 – School Photo Day
Monday, September 6 – No School, Labor Day
September 13 – 17 – Spirit Week/Homecoming
Intermediate and Upper School News
Spring Break Trip to Ireland
Plan to join us on a journey to The Emerald Isle over Spring Break (March 26-April 3). We will have an informational meeting on Monday, August 30 at 6:00pm in the Portable with a representative from EF tours. Students (grades 9-12) and parents, who are interested in the trip to Ireland, please make plans to attend this important meeting.
PSAT Information
Attention 10th and 11th grade students and parents!
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
Critical reading skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing skills
PSAT is an OPTIONAL assessment. PSAT will be administered at CA on October 16, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. The fee for PSAT is $13.00. If you plan on taking PSAT, please pay the testing fee in the business office on or before Monday September 6.
Please contact Jaye Johnson at JayeJohnson@charter.net with any questions about the PSAT.
Meetings This Week:
Mon., Aug. 30 – Ireland Spring Break Trip Parent Meeting at 6:00pm in the Portable
Wed., Sep. 1 – Intermediate and Upper School FCA Meetings at 7:15am
Thurs., Sep. 2 – Key Club and Builder’s Club meetings at 7:15am
Fri., Sep. 3 – Chess Club meets at 3:00pm
Sports This Week
Mon., Aug. 30 – Golf and Volleyball play away
Tues., Aug. 31 – Golf plays away (2:15 dismissal) and Volleyball plays away
Wed., Sep. 1 – Soccer plays at home at 4:30
Thurs., Sep. 2 – Volleyball plays at home at 4:30
Fri., Sep. 3 – Football plays away
This Week:
Tues., Aug. 31 – Show Choir recording at 2:30
Wed., Sep. 1 – Government Day during 3rd period (grades 6-12).
Thurs., Sep. 2 – School Picture Day
Fri., Sep. 3 – Seniors meet their Kindergarten Buddies
Next Week:
Mon., Sep. 6 – No School
Fri., Sep. 10 – Senior/Buddy Picnic (11:45 – 1:10)
Fri., Sep. 10 – Mid-Quarter for grades 6-12
Upcoming Dates:
Sep. 13 – 17 – Spirit Week
Wed., Sep. 15 – Leadership Clarksville Date
Thurs. Sep. 16 – Bonfire
Sep. 23 – Magazine Kick-Off (Sep. 28, Oct. 1, and Oct. 5 are turn-in days)
Oct. 4 – School Photo retakes
Key Club Corner
Key Club is now recruiting members for this year. New members are to pick up two teacher recommendation forms at the Key Club table at break. All members, new and old, must get their $25.00 dues in by September 24th. Our first all-member and interest meeting will be this Thursday, September 2, at 7:15 in the Gym.
Key Club is an international organization that promotes service. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, Key Club is strongly rooted with community and strongly encourages leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. Clarksville Academy has been involved in Key Club for many years. Last year, with a total of about 100 members, or half the high school, Key Club was Clarksville Academy’s largest organization. We strongly encourage each and every member of the Clarksville Academy High School to join Key Club. Joining is simple: a $25 fee is due by September 24th and each member is required to do at least 20 hours of service a semester. Also, each new member must ask two teachers to fill out a recommendation form which can be found at the Key Club Table.
“I love Key Club because it gives everyone opportunities to hang out with other kids that they might not normally talk to WHILE saving the planet…one hour at a time. Key Club has always been important to me because we truly can make a difference, whether it’s sending needed supplies to third world countries or just making someone around you smile.”
“I love having tons of opportunities to help out around the community with my friends. Being in Key Club has made me branch out of my comfort zone and see the world from a different view point.”
“I love Key Club because it is my chance to give back to my school, family, and community.”
Upcoming Events-
To learn about upcoming service opportunities, see the Key Club table at break every day.
- Help is needed almost every night at the Concession Stands (football, soccer, volleyball)
- Football Concessions and Spirit Cart (Sep. 17, Oct. 8, and Oct. 22)
- River Fest is coming up on September 10th and 11th
- Recycling Team: there is always help needed for recycling! See Alex Koehler if you are interested.
- Help with LBL Clean Up (September 25th)
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.
