Bryan Dirksen & Brandi Phillips competed in the State Bowling Tournament in Smyrna last week.  Brandi Phillips placed 56th in  state and had a tournament average of 153.25.  Bryan Dirksen finished 16th out of the top 24!  Bryan advanced to the semi-final but had to place in the top 6 to make it to the finals.  Both students represented CA well and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments!

Our boys bowling team captured the District Champion title for the season!  Though they didn’t capture the Regional title, their play in these games was great.  We are proud of both our girls and boys bowling teams for such a wonderful season.

Carleisha Hanns, Lauren Maki & Cole Swaffer have all been named Player of the Week for their outstanding performance on the basketball court in recent weeks.  We are so proud of all these students.

Our intermediate boys and girls basketball teams have both experienced a wonderful season.  If you haven’t  caught a game yet, be sure to.  Our varsity Cougars and Lady Cougars have also had a good season and would appreciate your support at their remaining games.

The boys soccer, baseball and softball teams are starting spring conditioning and gearing up for another wonderful season. Be sure to come out and watch their games this spring.

­MONDAY MESSENGER

Published at Clarksville Academy, 710 North Second, Clarksville, TN. 37040

Week of January 23, 2012

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

Fundraising Opportunity: Eat Wings, Raise Funds

Eat Wings, Raise Funds at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday, January 30.  Buffalo Wild Wings will give 10% of all food sales to our CA Cougar Club.  Coupons for this event are available in the main foyer with Mrs. Turnage.  In order for us to receive 10% of sales, you must present the coupon.

Spirit Cart Sale

All winter spirit cart items are 50% off!  All sweatshirts, sweatpants, and Capri-sweats are on sale! Shop now! It won’t last long!

Congratulations, Cassidy!

Congratulations to Cassidy Stephenson, 7th grade, for winning the Montgomery County Spelling Bee! We are so proud of you, Cassidy!

Class of 2012 – Salutatorian and Valedictorian  

Congratulations to Dawson Nicholson, Valedictorian of the senior class and to Lauren Maki, Salutatorian of the senior class.  These ladies are exemplary models of hard work and dedication. We are very proud of you!

Welcome Wednesdays

Welcome Wednesdays will begin in February, so make your appointment today! If you know of someone who should receive information regarding Welcome Wednesdays please send his or her contact information to sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Photography Exhibit

Take time to enjoy the newest photography exhibit in the Brenda Stone Fine Arts Building.  Photography student, Emma Denley, will have her beautiful work displayed through January 30.

Bowling State Individual Tournament

Good luck to Bryan Dirksen and Brandi Phillips who will compete in individual tournaments during the Bowling State Tournament on Thursday! Go Cougars!

Varsity Soccer Parent Meeting

There will be a parent meeting for all 9th – 12th grade boys who are interested in playing soccer this spring.  The meeting will be held in the Aux. Gym on Tuesday, January 24th, at 6:30pm.

Varsity Baseball Parent Meeting

On Sunday, January 29, we will have a parent meeting for those interesting in playing Varsity Baseball (9^th-12^th) in the Auxiliary Gym at 5 PM.

Junior Dance Camp

Who? Kindergarten – 5th grade

When? Tuesday and Thursday; January 31 and February 2 from 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Snacks? Yes! There will be a snack provided.

Cost? $25.00

The performance of dance learned at camp will take placed during the girls and boys basketball games on Friday, February 3. Games begin with the girls at 6pm and the boys follow (usually 7:30pm).

Questions? Contact: Theresia Burchett, 931-320-0107 or tbburchett@aol.com

All-District Football Awards Banquet

Our players and coaching staff swept the All-District Football Awards held at a banquet at Nashville Christian. Carter Salyers was named Special Teams Player of the Year, Daniel Miller was named Lineman of the Year, and Morgan Burman was named Offensive Player of Year.  In addition, our coaching staff took top honors by being named All-District Coaching Staff of the Year.  Congratulations for these great honors.  We are proud of our Cougars!

Yearbook Reminder

All yearbook orders must be received by January 26.  Orders can be turned in to the front office or you can order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.

Important Reminder!

A reminder to all parents and guests – There is to be no parking on the blacktop at any time. The only time parking is allowed on the blacktop is for handicap, emergency vehicles, and paid, reserved parking during basketball games.  There should be no parking on the blacktop at any other time, including school and sport practice pick-up/drop off.  Cars in this area are a danger to our students, and we ask that you help us in this effort.

Sports Schedule for this Week

Monday, Jan. 23

Intermediate Basketball vs Heritage Christian (HOME) 5:00/6:30

Tuesday, Jan. 24

JV/Girls/Varsity Basketball @ McEwen 4:30/6:00/7:30

Intermediate School Basketball @ Stewart County Girls 6:00/Varsity Boys 7:00

Thursday, Jan. 26

Intermediate Basketball vs. Hendersonville Christian (HOME) 5:00/6:30

Bowling Individual State Championship

Friday, Jan. 27

Girls/Varsity Basketball @ East Robertson 6:30/8:00

CA Wrestling Important Information

2/3 – 2/5 – Team State Tournament

2/15-2/18 – Individual State Tournament

Questions? Contact Coach Matt Proctor at 615-290-0304 or by e mail at tnwrestlingchampion@gmail.com

Lunch Accounts

We ask that families who order lunch often make a deposit into their child’s lunch account.  We ask that all lunches be pre-paid.  If you have questions regarding lunch accounts, please contact us at lunch@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Stay Connected!

Haven’t registered for updates and emails, yet? Do so immediately by visiting www.clarksvilleacademy.com and clicking on Register in the top right corner of the home page.

PowerSchool

We ask that every parent in grades 2-12 log in and check their information in PowerSchool to ensure accuracy.  If changes need to be made, please contact the front office. Parents may access their information and child’s 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.

Important Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, February 8 — Welcome Wednesday

Friday, Feb. 17 – Monday, Feb. 20  — No School, Winter Break

Intermediate and Upper School News

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Upper School FCA would like to thank everyone who supported our Christmas Silent Auction and our two Cake Auctions.  Your generosity enabled us to accomplish all of our Christmas projects: The Smile Train which provides surgery for children with cleft lip; Military boxes were mailed for 3 FCA deployed family members; Support made to Gospel for Asia which provides Bio Sand Water Filters, chickens, rabbits, Bibles and gospel tracts; Fruit baskets were provided to 3 area facilities; 60 gloves, hats, and scarves were donated to the homeless shelter, and finally gifts for 3 teenagers and a complete Christmas dinner were provided for 3 Angel Families.

FCA for both Intermediate and Upper School will be held at 7:15am on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome whether you are an athlete or not. This week’s guest is Coach Dave Loos APSU’s Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Upper School FCA Valentine Project

We will be collecting new and used prescription glasses and non-prescription readers. The glasses and readers will be given to orphans during a Mission trip to Guatemala. We will be collecting glasses until Wednesday, February 15. If you would like to donate a pair or pairs, please place them in the small Valentine tub located in the foyer.

ACT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                                Regular Deadline                  Late Fee Deadline

April 14, 2012                         March 9, 2012                        March 23, 2012

June 9, 2012                            May 4, 2012                           May 18, 2012

SAT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                                Regular Deadline                   Late Fee Deadline

March 10, 2012                      February 10, 2012                  February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012                            April 6, 2012                            April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012                           May 8, 2012                            May 22, 2012

Key Club Corner

Key Club officers have been busy calculating service hours from last semester, and nasty grams have been sent out to those members who did not earn enough hours to remain in Key Club. Those members who did not make the cut are encouraged to rejoin in the fall. Members who are short 1-4 hours have until Tuesday to purchase their missing hours so that they can remain in the club.

Our first all-member meeting for 2012 will be this Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:15a.m. in the gym. This meeting is mandatory.  Current members will be reminded that they are required to complete 20 total service hours for this semester in order to maintain their Key Club membership. We are also stressing and enforcing the 5 hours with the club from this point onward.

The annual Key Club Convention is March 16-18 in Chattanooga. All Key Club members are encouraged to attend and members will be receiving information about convention in the mandatory meeting on Thursday. Current service opportunities include working the concession stand and the spirit cart during home basketball games.

We are collecting several different items for various organizations at this time. Members are encouraged to bring in tubes of toothpaste from now until January 29 to benefit medical missions in Haiti. Art supplies will continue to be collected for hospitalized children at Gateway Hospital. Also, we have decided to continue with our F.U.E.L. food drive. Our club is collecting the following items to donate to local high school food pantries: canned tuna, canned chicken, dry chicken noodle soup, tuna helper, jars of peanut butter, fruit cups, pudding cups, fruit juice, granola bars, and dry instant meals (just add water). 

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.

­MONDAY MESSENGER

Published at Clarksville Academy, 710 North Second, Clarksville, TN. 37040

Week of January 16, 2012

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

Class of 2012 – Salutatorian and Valedictorian  

Congratulations to Dawson Nicholson, Valedictorian of the senior class and to Lauren Maki, Salutatorian of the senior class.  These ladies are exemplary models of hard work and dedication. We are very proud of you!

Welcome Wednesdays

Welcome Wednesdays will begin in February, so make your appointment today! If you know of someone who should receive information regarding Welcome Wednesdays please send his or her contact information to sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Varsity Bowling Team

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Bowling Team who were named District Champions! The Regional Tournament continues this week with our team playing on Wednesday. Good luck!

All-District Football Awards Banquet

Our players and coaching staff swept the All-District Football Awards held at a banquet at Nashville Christian. Carter Salyers was named Special Teams Player of the Year, Daniel Miller was named Lineman of the Year, and Morgan Burman was named Offensive Player of Year.  In addition, our coaching staff took top honors by being named All-District Coaching Staff of the Year.  Congratulations for these great honors.  We are proud of our Cougars!

Yearbook Reminder

All yearbook orders must be received by January 26.  Orders can be turned in to the front office or you can order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.

Important Reminder!

A reminder to all parents and guests – There is to be no parking on the blacktop at any time. The only time parking is allowed on the blacktop is for handicap, emergency vehicles, and paid, reserved parking during basketball games.  There should be no parking on the blacktop at any other time, including school and sport practice pick-up/drop off.  Cars in this area are a danger to our students, and we ask that you help us in this effort.

Sports Schedule for this Week

Tuesday 1/17/12

JV/Girls/Varsity Basketball vs. Houston County (HOME) 4:30/6:00/7:30pm

Intermediate School Basketball at Coopertown: JV 5:00/Girls 6:00/Varsity Boys 7:00pm

Wednesday 1/18/12

Bowling Regional Tournament (Madison) at 12:00pm

Thursday 1/19/12

Intermediate Basketball at Harding Academy 5:00/6:30pm

Wrestling vs. Cheatham Co. and Fairview 6:00pm

Friday 1/20/12

JV/Girls/Varsity Basketball vs. Jo Byrns (HOME) 4:30/6:00/7:30pm

Saturday 1/21/12

Saturday School (Aux. Gym) 8am-12pm

CA Wrestling Important Information

2/3 – 2/5 – Team State Tournament

2/15-2/18 – Individual State Tournament

Questions? Contact Coach Matt Proctor at 615-290-0304 or by e mail at tnwrestlingchampion@gmail.com

Lunch Accounts

We ask that families who order lunch often make a deposit into their child’s lunch account.  We ask that all lunches be pre-paid.  If you have questions regarding lunch accounts, please contact us at lunch@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Stay Connected!

Haven’t registered for updates and emails, yet? Do so immediately by visiting www.clarksvilleacademy.com and clicking on Register in the top right corner of the home page.

PowerSchool

We ask that every parent in grades 2-12 log in and check their information in PowerSchool to ensure accuracy.  If changes need to be made, please contact the front office. Parents may access their information and child’s 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.

Important Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, February 8 — Welcome Wednesday

Friday, Feb. 17 – Monday, Feb. 20 — No School, Winter Break

Intermediate and Upper School News

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Upper School FCA would like to thank everyone who supported our Christmas Silent Auction and our two Cake Auctions.  Your generosity enabled us to accomplish all of our Christmas projects: The Smile Train which provides surgery for children with cleft lip; Military boxes were mailed for 3 FCA deployed family members; Support made to Gospel for Asia which provides Bio Sand Water Filters, chickens, rabbits, Bibles and gospel tracts; Fruit baskets were provided to 3 area facilities; 60 gloves, hats, and scarves were donated to the homeless shelter, and finally gifts for 3 teenagers and a complete Christmas dinner were provided for 3 Angel Families.

FCA for both Intermediate and Upper School will be held at 7:15am on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome whether you are an athlete or not.  This week’s guest is Coach Dave Loos APSU’s Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Upper School FCA Valentine Project

We will be collecting new and used prescription glasses and non-prescription readers. The glasses and readers will be given to orphans during a Mission trip to Guatemala. We will be collecting glasses until Wednesday, February 15. If you would like to donate a pair or pairs, please place them in the small Valentine tub located in the foyer.

ACT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                               Regular Deadline                    Late Fee Deadline

February 11, 2012                  January 13, 2012                    January 20, 2012

April 14, 2012                         March 9, 2012                         March 23, 2012

June 9, 2012                           May 4, 2012                             May 18, 2012

SAT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                               Regular Deadline                    Late Fee Deadline

January 28, 2012                   December 30, 2011                 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012                      February 10, 2012                  February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012                             April 6, 2012                          April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012                            May 8, 2012                           May 22, 2012

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.

More information will be released tomorrow regarding the basketball game.

MONDAY MESSENGER

Published at Clarksville Academy, 710 North Second, Clarksville, TN. 37040

Week of January 9, 2012

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

Student Dismissal

This Friday, January 13, will be a half-day for students in PreK-12^th grades.  This ½ day schedule is due to teacher in-service and school lunch will NOT be served on this day.  There will be NO school on Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Varsity Bowling District Tournament

Bowling Districts hosted at the Pinnacle for the boys’ team begins at 3:00 pm for CA on Monday and Wednesday. On Tuesday and Thursday, our girls will travel to Springfield to the Spin A Pin Bowling Alley for their tournament. The boys have secured a seat in the Regional Tournament in Gallatin next week.  Girls are playing for their spot this week.

Congratulations Spelling Bee Winners!

Congratulations to our Intermediate Spelling Bee participants who will compete in the Montgomery County Spelling Bee on January 17!

6th grade: Madeline O’Connor, alternate-Machenzie Sawyer

7th grade: Cassidy Stevenson, alternate-Will Lankford

8th grade: Owen Johnson, alternate-Payton Scott

Important Reminder!

A reminder to all parents and guests – There is to be no parking on the blacktop at any time. The only time parking is allowed on the blacktop is for handicap, emergency vehicles, and paid, reserved parking during basketball games.  There should be no parking on the blacktop at any other time, including school and sport practice pick-up/drop off.  Cars in this area are a danger to our students, and we ask that you help us in this effort.

Sports Schedule for this Week

Mon. 1/9         Intermediate Basketball – Away (Hopkinsville Heritage)

Mon. 1/9         Bowling District Tournament – Home, The Pinnacle 3pm

Tues. 1/10       Bowling District Tournament

Tues, 1/10       Varsity Basketball – Away, Nashville Christian (6/7:30)

Tues, 1/10       Intermediate Basketball – Home (6/7:30)

Wed. 1/11        Bowling District Tournament

Thurs. 1/12     Intermediate Basketball – Away, Mt. Juliet

Fri. 1/13           Varsity Basketball – Away, White House Heritage

CA Wrestling Important Information

2/3 – 2/5 – Team State Tournament

2/15-2/18 – Individual State Tournament

Questions? Contact Coach Matt Proctor at 615-290-0304 or by e mail at tnwrestlingchampion@gmail.com

Lunch Accounts

We ask that families who order lunch often make a deposit into their child’s lunch account.  We ask that all lunches be pre-paid.  If you have questions regarding lunch accounts, please contact us at lunch@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Stay Connected!

Haven’t registered for updates and emails, yet? Do so immediately by visiting www.clarksvilleacademy.com and clicking on Register in the top right corner of the home page.

PowerSchool

We ask that every parent in grades 2-12 log in and check their information in PowerSchool to ensure accuracy.  If changes need to be made, please contact the front office. Parents may access their information and child’s 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.

Important Dates to Remember:

Friday, January 13  -  1/2 Day for ALL students

Monday, January 16  -  No School, MLK Day

Intermediate and Upper School News

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting

FCA meetings for this year will resume on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:15am.  Intermediate members meet in Mrs. Brannen’s room and Upper School members meet in Mr. Smith’s room.  All students are welcome and encouraged to attend! See you there!

ACT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                               Regular Deadline                    Late Fee Deadline

February 11, 2012                  January 13, 2012                    January 20, 2012

April 14, 2012                         March 9, 2012                         March 23, 2012

June 9, 2012                           May 4, 2012                           May 18, 2012

SAT Test Dates                     Registration Deadlines

                                               Regular Deadline                    Late Fee Deadline

January 28, 2012                   December 30, 2011                January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012                      February 10, 2012                 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012                            April 6, 2012                          April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012                           May 8, 2012                           May 22, 2012

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.

Taken from the Tennessean website. 

Dylan Ragsdale, Nathan Burkhart, Daniel Miller and Carter Salyers were each named to the team. Ragsdale earned the nod on the offensive side of the ball as a tight end while Burkhart and Miller earned defensive honors at defensive line and linebacker, respectively.

Salyers earned his spot on special teams as a kicker.

Ragsdale is a two-time All-District 10-A performer for the Cougars and had 28 receptions for 589 yards and 11 touchdowns this past season while guiding the Cougars to a district title and a 10-win season.

Miller was huge on both sides of the line for the Academy but he recorded 144 tackles, nine for a loss and three sacks on the defensive end.

Burkhart had more than 100 tackles and finished with four sacks to lead the Cougars to the Class A playoffs, losing to eventual Class A state champion Wayne County.

Salyers earned the 2011 District Special Teams Player of the Year after making four of six field goal attempts from 40 yards or more. He was 43-of-46 in point-after touchdowns and scored a total of 70 points this season.

• Achieving a 24.6 composite ACT score while the state average is 19.1 and the national average is 21.1.
• Varsity football advanced to the second round of the TSSAA State Tournament with a 10-2 record.  Our football staff received the coveted A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Award over all coaching staffs in A, AA, and AAA.
• AnnaMichelle Moore placed 7^th in the State for golf, while our boy’s team advanced to the Regional Tournament.
• Eight of our cheerleaders traveled to NYC to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.  Two will travel to London to perform later this month.
• Girl’s soccer advanced to the Quarterfinals in District play.
• CA went Apple!  9^th-12^th grade students were issued MacBooks, staff received MacBook Pros and the Lower/Intermediate classes have a state-of-the-art technology lab.

This partial listing doesn’t capture one of the most important achievements: the continued devotion of our faculty and staff to the vision of this school.  Just last week we witnessed the magic that occurs when exceptional educators collaborate to bring learning to life.  Lower school students were afforded the opportunity to board The Polar Express for a ‘train ride’. Each student was able to travel using reading and imagination as the transportation system to another world.  Our students had additional related lessons including how to make snow in science class, calculating distance in math, (how far is it from Clarksville to the North Pole?) and most importantly discovering that ‘believing’ can truly make dream’s come true.  Without loving, enthusiastic, creative, and highly skilled teachers this experience of exploration and discovery would not have been possible.

The CA Polar Express day was filled with many memorable snapshot moments but my favorite has to be when one second grade student, who was boarding the train, wide eyed with her ticket clutched in her hand, looked up at our Conductor, (Coach Todd Hood), and said,  “This is the best day I have ever had.  I have always wanted to ride this train!”  For me, that says it all.  We reinforced to our students the power of combining our mind and knowledge with imagination.  The sum of these can transport you anywhere you want to go.  When students realize this priceless life lesson, the gift of education is one that they will respect and cherish forever.

As you have heard me say before, thank you for the opportunity to educate your children.  It is a gift that the faculty and staff and I enjoy each and every day!

For the Record…I am so very proud to be Cougar this holiday season.  2012 will bring more great things to CA and I am glad you are along for the ride.

Merry Christmas!  May you all enjoy a holiday break of fun, laughter and making great family memories.  See you in January!