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

Week of September 6, 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.

2010-2011 Clarksville Academy Homecoming Court

9^th Grade Escorts: Cameron Clark & John Ross Rudolph

9^th Grade Attendants: Mary Morgan Baggett & Abby Martin

10^th Grade Escorts: Calvin Hall & Matt Hyams

10^th Grade Attendants: Caroline Burchett & Hannah Burkhart

11^th Grade Escorts: Nathan Burkhart & Daniel Miller

11^th Grade Attendants: Claire Kinney & Dawson Nicholson

12^th Grade Escorts: Zach Eaton, Josh Jerles & Hunter Wood

12^th Grade Attendants: Lydia Butts, Courtney Clark & Kaleigh Goostree

Caps and Gowns Needed

If you have any blue graduation caps and gowns we can borrow (we need thirteen), please take them to Kari Turner in the front office. This is for a project and will be returned to the owners once we are finished.  Thank you for your help!

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 sal...@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.

Online Tutors

Website: www.tutor.com

Online tutors are available 24/7 and eligible military families are FREE!

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:

Monday, September 6 -No School, Labor Day

Thursday, Sept. 16  -CA Bonfire

September 13 – 17  -Spirit Week/Homecoming

Intermediate and Upper School News

Please come join us for music, dancing, and fun!

The Middle School Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, September 18 from

6 – 9pm at the Clarksville Country Club.  Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Sep. 15 at the morning assembly. It will cost $15 per ticket. The dress for the dance is semi-formal; denim and/or tennis shoes may not be worn. Light refreshments will be served.  Daphne’s Portraits will be on hand to take photographs. Picture pricing will be attached to the tickets.

Thank you,

The Middle School Dance Committee

Youth Leadership Clarksville

Congratulations to the following seniors who will represent CA in YLC for the 2010-2011 school year:

Courtney Clark

Martin Crozier

Josh Jerles

Jessica White

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:

Wed., Sep. 8  – Intermediate and Upper School FCA Meetings at 7:15am

Thurs., Sep. 9  – Key Club Meeting Officers Only

Fri., Sep. 10   – Chess Club meets at 3:00pm

This 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

Please turn in your 2 teacher recommendations and your $20 dues!

Upcoming Service Opportunities:

• Football Concessions (Sep. 17th and Oct. 18th from 6:30- 9:30)
• LBL Cleanup (Sep. 25th from 8:00- 3:00)
• Fall Fest (Oct. 30th see Key Club table for times)
• Dance Clean Up (Sep. 9th 1:00- 3:00)
• River Fest (Sep. 10th and 11th see Key Club table for times)
• Volleyball Tickets (sep. 2nd, 9th,)
• Fish Fry tickets

See Key Club table at break for specific times or questions.

- DISTRICT CONVENTION is March 11th- 13th. It will be held in Lexington this year and will cost about $150.

- INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION is June 29th- July 3rd. It will be in Phoenix, Arizona and will cost about $800.

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.

Please consider your banner sponsorship for use at our Sports Complex.  Our fall sports events are currentlyin full swing.  Please reply soon so that we can order your banner.

 Unfortunately, many of our banners were destroyed in the flood, therefore, our records are not complete.  If you are currently in a sponsorship sign commitment and have not seen your banner, please contact Matt Wallace at mwallace@clarksvilleacademy.com.  We would appreciate your assistance with information regarding your sponsorship contract that may have been multiyear.

Sponsorships range in price and year levels: $460 for 2 years in 1 location; $660 for 2 years in 2 locations; $860 for 2 years in 3 locations; $1060 for 2 years in 4 locations; $1260 for 2 years on All Fields.

What can you as a parent/supporter of the Cougars do to help?  It’s easy, sign up by clicking the banner to the right of the home page  for a time to come and test ride in one of Ford’s latest and greatest vehicles.  For each person who test rides in a vehicle CA will receive $20.  We can receive up to $40 per test ride (2 people are allowed to test ride in one car at a time). All participants must be over 18 and only one adult per household (from the same mailing address) is allowed.  We ask that you find a friend and sign up below to help us reach our goal of $6,000.  Talk to your co-workers, friends, family, anyone who can come to campus and take a test ride. This will all take place in front of CA in the main parking lot. To make it even easier for you we will also have food available.  This make it that much easier to come during lunch!

We truly value our parent and friend support and love Clarksville Academy.  This is just another great way to show your support of our school.  If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact Sally Allen at sal…@clarksvilleacademy.com or 647-6311.

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 2^nd – 5^th 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 sal...@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 3^rd 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 24^th.  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 25^th)

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.

President: Macy Ninness

Vice-Pres: Anne Marie Rocconi

Sec-Treas: Lily Johnson

Congratulations to these ladies!

Kyra Bishop, a 2010 graduate of CA was featured in The Leaf Chronicle for her beautiful set designs for the Roxy Regional Theatre.  Click here to read  more.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108220314

CA students surpass both the state and national average on the ACT college preparatory exam.  The article from the August 25, 2010’s Leaf Chronicle is below.

Clarksville Academy student’s ACT school average has surpassed the 2009-2010 state and national average.  CA students averaged a 23.9 composite ACT score while the state average was a 19.6 and the national average was 21.0.   The ACT is a national college admissions examination used to evaluate the achievement of high school students in the four core areas of English, reading, math and science. The test is considered a level examination for students across the nation and the scores are utilized by American colleges and universities as one of the determining factors for college acceptance.

Clarksville Academy uses these results in accordance with the school’s mission statement to promote academic excellence.   To continually improve student achievement, Clarksville Academy places emphasis on areas including curriculum alignment, reading comprehension and higher order skills.  As shown in this year’s results, students at Clarksville Academy scored 4.5 points higher on average on their cumulative scores compared to the State scores.  CA students also improved their scores in each of the four subject areas for an average improvement of 2.5 points. The state scores dropped a full point, making Tennessee rank fourth from the bottom in the nation.  CA students’ scores were right up there with the nation’s leader Massachusetts who averaged a 24 on the national test.

These improved scores are a result of the cooperative efforts of students and instructors.  Special attention is given to activities that promote higher order thinking and advanced reading comprehension.  Students in the CA Class of 2010 averaged an ACT composite score of 23.9, with the top ten percent of the class averaging 33.75 and the top 25 percent averaging 31.3. 

Clarksville Academy is a PreK -12 private school celebrating its 40^th year in Clarksville.

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

Week of August 23, 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

Welcome Back!

What a wonderful first week we have had! School started on a high note with our first annual “Cougar Come Back Bash” with over half of our CA families in attendance.  CA has so many new and exciting things happening this year.  We have added a new classroom, shifted classes to other spaces, added offices, updated the Sports Complex and gym floor, and added some wonderful new faculty members.  Our student enrollment is up, and we are pleased that so many have chosen CA.  You will not want to miss a single thing at CA, so if you have not already, please register online today at www.clarksvilleacademy.com to receive updates.

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 sal...@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.  All students in 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:

Wed., Aug. 25    – Student Council Meeting at 7:15

Thurs., Aug. 26    – Key Club Officers Only, 7:15

Fri., Aug. 27     – Chess Club meets at 3:00

Sports This Week

Tues., Aug. 24     – Volleyball and Golf play away

Thurs., Aug. 26    – Volleyball plays at home at 4:30

Fri., Aug. 27    – Football plays away

This Week:

Tues., Aug. 24 – Publications Field Trip to Jostens

Next Week:

Wed., Sep. 1  – Government Day, 3^rd period

Upcoming Dates:

Wed., Sep. 8  – Youth Leadership Clarksville

Fri., Sep. 10 – SR Buddy/Parent Picnic, 11:45-1:10

Thurs., Sep. 16 – Homecoming Bonfire

Key Club Corner

This year’s officers are hard at work getting ready for a new year of service at CA.  The club will begin recruiting the week of August 30^th.  Our first all-member and interest meeting will be Thursday, September 2 at 7:15am in Ms. Manning’s room.  Dues this year will be $25.00.

Service Opportunities:

Football Concessions (17 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct)

School Recycling

Riverfest (Sep 10-11)

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.

Families are invited to set up tents and tailgate prior to the game starting as early at 5:30.  A short reception will be held for past Cougar football player, cheerleaders, and dance team members beginning at 7. 

For those unable to make it to the field, listen live on WJZM 1400.  Follow the link on our website www.clarksvilleacademy.com/football.  We also encourage to visit our new football website and mark it as a favorite. 

There will be some notable changes at the Sports Complex upon your arrival Friday.  Freshly painted fields, updates to the field house, concessions areas and stands have all taken place thanks to the hard work of parents.  Dr. Scott Blackman has also graciously donated a brand new sound system for the football game and it will have it’s inaugural use Friday night. 

We hope to see you tomorrow night!  Go Cougars!

Did you see the article in the Community Section of The Leaf Chronicle?  Check out how CA’s first day of school went.  Also take a peek at our online gallery!

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100813/NEWS01/8130315/Clarksville-Academy-opens-doors-for-Cougars-from-tots-to-teens

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DA&Dato=20100812&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERIES&Lopenr=8120801&Ref=PH

Don’t forget to purchase your Jamboree tickets from Ms. Turnage no later than Friday, August 13 at 3:30 P.M.  Tickets are $5 and all proceeds stay at CA.  The Jamboree will take place Friday, August 13 at 7:00 at Houston County when we take on Perry County!  Come out and watch us!

Also Seniors will begin selling Smart Cards this week.  If you would like to purchase a card see a Senior or stop by Ms. Turnage’s desk in the Foyer.  This is a great way to support our Seniors!

If you’d like do join the 12 Week Girls Fitness Group for 4th – 8th girls, you can download the application here.

We also want to remind everyone of our Cougar Come Back Bash taking place on Thursday from 5:30-7 on the blacktop.  All CA families are invited to this wonderful event!  Pizza, drinks, chips and dessert will be provided at no cost!  We will have games for all ages.  We’d love to see you there!