Month: May 2019

Weekly News: May 6 – May 10, 2019

Reader’s Choice

It’s that time of the year again!  Clarksville Academy has been nominated in 3 categories this year!!! Favorite Private School, Favorite Principal—Mrs. Jennifer Hinote, and Favorite Teacher—Emily Lindsey, 1st Grade.  Please follow the links below and vote daily!!!

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule will be live online this week, but for now refer to the dates and class periods below.

Tuesday, May 21 

8:00-9:30                     1st Period Exam
9:30-9:45                     Break
9:45-11:15                   2nd Period Exam

Wednesday, May 22 

8:00-9:30                     3rd Period Exam
9:30-9:45                      Break
9:45-11:15                    4th Period Exam

Thursday, May 23   

8:00-9:30                     5th Period Exam
9:30-9:45                      Break
9:45-11:15                    6th Period Exam

 

Seniors

Cap & gown pick up notifications were sent to parents May 1.  Caps & gowns are ready for pick up and we ask that these be picked up by Friday, May 17.  Balances must be paid in order to receive these items.

 

Academic Awards Program

We are in the midst of sending out Academic Awards Ceremony invitations.  The Academic Awards Program is scheduled for Friday, May 17 at 9:00 A.M. in Clarksville Academy’s Activities Center.

 

Senior Class Breakfast with the Head of School

The senior class breakfast will also be held on the morning of May 17.  This will be at 7:15 A.M. in the Dorothy Martin Library and this event is only for members of the senior class and Mrs. Hinote.

 

Summer Camp

CA’s summer camps are live this week!  Check out what we have to offer online here: https://marketplace.clarksvilleacademy.com/summercamps/

We also encourage you to check out ClarksvilleTennis.com for more information on tennis camps this summer.  This is a great way to introduce your child to tennis or to strengthen their skills.

 

FCA

It’s that time of year! Mrs.Walker has the Wesley Smith Scholarship questionnaire. Please stop by and pick it up, fill it out, and return it for a chance to win $1,000.00. Remember, the winner is randomly selected by a drawing.

We will have our last high school FCA meeting on May 8. It has been a wonderful year and we look forward to seeing everyone one last time!

 

Athletics

Softball

Congratulations to our Softball team for making it into Regional play.  They worked hard and had a wonderful season!  We are so proud of all they did!

Tennis

Our girl’s team, as well as doubles partners, Finn Shea  & Hayden Sturm, and Grace Parbs & Cheyenne Deibert make their way to Regionals this week!  Ayden Kujawa will also advance to Regionals after her first place win at Districts!  We wish the best of luck to these athletes!

Baseball

Cougars win against Friendship Christian on Monday and advance to State tournament on Saturday! Go Cougars!

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Patrick Miller, Intermediate School Athletic Director at Clarksville Academy, has been recognized by this association as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

To earn this distinction, Patrick has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.

Patrick is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism.

The NIAAA is a national professional organization consisting of all 50 state athletic administrator associations and more than 10,000 individual members.  It is dedicated to promoting the professional growth of high school athletic administrators and preserving the educational nature of interscholastic athletics and the place of these programs in the secondary school curriculum.

Congratulations to Coach Miller.

 

Marketing

CA’s Instagram is now live!  Follow us on Instagram at CACougarsTN.

Have you seen our new video?  We’d love you to share it on social media or with friends or neighbors you think would be interested in CA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O6sx–YQUs&feature=youtu.be

 

Engage, Embrace, Empower

Clarksville Academy is blogging!  Our new blog launched the week of Thanksgiving and will post twice weekly. The hope of this blog is to offer insights for parents.  We will discuss a variety of topics from technology, to parenting ideas, ways to prepare your child for testing, long breaks, etc.  We hope you will choose to subscribe and to encourage your friends to do so as well. These blogs will not be CA centered, but will offer insights for any parent at any school.  Subscribe at: https://clarksvilleacademy.com/category/engage-embrace-empower/

 

Giving

Giving is ongoing at CA.  There is still time to give to the annual fund for the 2018-2019 school year. Annual Fund monies have helped to secure much needed professional development, technology, security needs, campus improvements and more.  We encourage you to reach out with questions regarding giving or with ideas on how you can support Clarksville Academy in our giving efforts. Please contact Sally Allen at sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com to find out more about how you can help.

 

Important Dates

  • May 10 – Billy Frank Smith Sports Banquet
  • May 17 – Academic Awards Day
  • May 21-23 – Finals for Intermediate & Upper School
  • May 22 – Last Day for Lower School
  • May 24 – Graduation 7PM

Academics & Athletics-Making them Work Together

By: Micah Hughes, Intermediate Social Studies, Intermediate Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

“Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities.” Julie Foudy.

I have always thought academics and athletics go hand in hand. I have coached multiple sports for many years, and the goals I have helped my students establish in the classroom are the same goals I carry onto the athletic field. I oftentimes think academics and athletics are viewed with preconceived biases: academics having qualities that are lacking in athletics. In reality, they are similar in the goals and lessons they teach. It requires the collaborative effort of both teachers and coaches to highlight the advantages these two disciplines can provide when focused on acquiring a knowledge base and skill set to accomplish an established goal.  So often I hear people say, “Oh, he’s just an athlete.” This disparaging remark implies that the athlete is limited in his/her capacities beyond the game field. We need to view students holistically and help them develop their gifts and talents, whether in the classroom or on the field. We know from a statistical standpoint that the majority of athletes will not advance to the next level professionally, and if they do, it will not be a lifelong career. This is why it is important to teach students to strive for worthy goals in whatever their life endeavors they might be. This mindset will ensure a successful future.
Academics and athletics support one another. They both have goals that are predetermined and are achievable. They both require hard work and perseverance. They both reap the rewards of social recognition and personal satisfaction. To be a well-rounded Renaissance man or women, academics and sports provide the opportunities to showcase the potential that individuals are capable of accomplishing.

Anxiety in your Child

By: Alicia McQueen, School Counseling

It is not uncommon or abnormal to experience some levels of anxiety in our every day lives. Adults and children alike have every day life situations that can be anxiety inducing. However, with children, parents and schools should be aware of the increase in children with anxiety that can become hindering to a child’s activity. Some research shows that 1 out of every 8 children has the potential of developing an anxiety disorder.  While this may sound like a frightening thought, there is good news!  One, just because a child may have a tendency to be more anxious, it doesn’t mean they have an anxiety disorder.  Two, there are ways to notice and help your child to cope with their anxiety in a healthy way. Whew!

A key to helping children cope with anxiety and not develop a more complex problem, is to notice some of the common signs of anxiety in children. This can be a tricky task when considering that there are a wide range of symptoms.  However, noticing that symptoms present frequently and possibly around the same situations can be an indicator of an unhealthy anxiety.  One of the number one things to consider is whether or not the anxiety is hindering a child from every day activities.  If your child begins to withdraw from something they otherwise would enjoy doing because of a fear or anxiety, this is a sign of anxiety reaching an unhealthy stage. Additionally, children that complain of constant tummy aches, have trouble sleeping, become very clingy, lack focus, or begin having emotional outbursts that seem to be extreme may be showing signs of anxiety.

Treating and working through anxiety is key.  Avoiding or punishing the behaviors/symptoms above can lead to bigger problems.  Children need to understand their anxiety and learn to cope with it in healthy ways. Untreated anxiety can lead to confusion, poor performance in school and social situations, and problems with self-esteem.  Often, children that talk with their parents and address anxieties gain reassurance and coping strategies that help them when they find themselves getting anxious.  Reaching out to a school counselor, a community counselor, and/or a pediatrician can also be a great avenue for parents needing a little help in how to work with their anxious child.

So, what is the good news about anxiety?  Anxiety, while increasing in children, is pretty well-researched, with many successful and helpful tools available.  Knowing the signs and symptoms to look for is key in helping your child to cope in healthy ways. As always, sitting down and chatting with your child, going out to do something fun, unplugging and spending time together, or reading a good book together sparks conversations and healthy ways to work through what is stressing them.  Being in tune with how they are feeling is the best way to catch anxiety early.

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