Kindergartener

Kindergarten students completed their study of 3-Dimensional shapes by building cubes out of marshmallows and straws. They have learned that a cube has 6 sides and 8 vertices.  They also studied the 3-D shapes of cone, sphere, and cylinder. The students enjoyed recognizing these objects around our school this week.

First Grade

First Graders are waiting for their chrysalis to become butterflies.

Art News

Last week marked Clarksville Academy’s Annual Grandparents Day and as per tradition our Lower School Cougars put up an impressive Art Show! This year the theme was “Abstract Sculptures”. Each student and grade created a 3 dimensional sculpture. Our PreK, Kindergarten and First graders create Collaborative Sculptures, meaning that the pieces were combined to create a unified piece of art. Second and Fifth grade create Relief Sculptures, where the sculpture remains attached to the background. Third and Fourth graders made standing Free Form sculptures from some very interesting materials, such as hangers, hosiery, baby food jars, paper mache and noodles! We really do have such great talent and creative energy embedded in our Lower School Cougars minds and hearts!

 

Science News

First graders investigate properties of matter, predicting what will sink and what will float. We discussed density and buoyancy.

Second graders created moon phases using “Oreo Cookies”. We constructed quarter moons, half moons, full moons, and new moons.

Third graders investigated Force and Motion.  Our vocabulary words were Position, Distance, Motion, and Speed. Students raced “hot wheels” cars and identified beginning position, ending position, speed (in relationship to their opponent), and measured distance traveled.

FUSE News

In FUSE this week, 4th-grade students created their own board games as a summative project for the novel Hatchet. Students designed their own game boards, cards, pieces, and directions. They ended the project by playing their games together. They did an amazing job working together, organizing their ideas, and being creative.

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories!  Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

 

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA.  The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects.  Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone!  Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

 

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

Spring Break

Clarksville Academy will be on Spring Break beginning Monday, April 10 through Monday, April 17.  We will return to school on Tuesday, April 18.  We hope each of you have a wonderful, fun filled, restful Spring Break!  See you Tuesday!

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories!  Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

Mock Crash

The Transportation group held a Mock Crash last week.  It was a huge success and one that left our students with a powerful message.  The event at Clarksville Academy Sports Complex was part of an anti-texting and driving campaign “Be in the zone – turn off your phone,” which involved a partnership among Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Clarksville Police and Clarksville Fire Rescue. Check out the photo album here!

http://leafne.ws/2nDIkxe

 

Fern/Flower Basket Sale

Don’t forget your Ferns/Flowers will be ready for pick-up this Thursday, April 6.   All flowers/ferns must be picked up no later than Friday morning.

 

Photos

Throughout the year if you take photos at various school events and would like to submit them for possible use in the yearbook or for marketing purposes, please send them to photos@clarksvilleacademy.com.

 

Important Dates

April 10-17 Spring Break—No School
April 30-May 5—7th/8th Grade Washington D.C. trip
May 12—Varsity Sports Banquet
May 20—Jr/Sr Prom
May 26—Graduation

 

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA.  The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects.  Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone!  Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

 

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, Clarksville Academy senior Austin Fisher signed with Southwest Community College located in Memphis, TN. SWCC has one of the premier Junior College basketball programs in our region.

Fisher, a basketball standout for Clarksville Academy, had a career point total of 2,492.  He averaged 25 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds per game. Fisher was named All District for 10A, District 10A All Tournament, TN Prep Hoops Region 5A Team, was a 2017 TN Mr. Basketball Nominee and a Class A TN All State Nominee.

Head Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Wallace offered this statement, “Its been a blessing to be able to coach Austin Fisher.  Austin has been an asset to the Clarksville Academy basketball program and the Clarksville Academy community for four years.  Our program is better because Austin was a part of it.  His 2,492 career points ranks him second in school history.  His future is bright, and with continued hard work, we will be hearing a lot more about Austin Fisher in the coming years.  I wish him nothing but the best at the next level.”  Congratulations to Austin on this wonderful accomplishment.

 

Key Club

During the weekend of March 17th – 19th, eighteen Clarksville Academy Key Club officers and club members attended the 2017 K-T District Convention in Gatlinburg, TN.  The club members were accompanied by faculty advisors Lisa Little and Jennifer Moore. Events attended at the Convention included governmental caucus sessions, leadership workshops, and social mixers. On Saturday, over 500 key clubbers from the states of Tennessee and Kentucky worked together to make super hero caps that would be distributed to children that are currently hospitalized in a local healthcare facility. Club members came back with new ideas for community service and prepared to lead our club into an exciting new year. We are very proud of our club members for earning over 4,000 service hours this year.

During the awards program on Saturday evening, Clarksville Academy received the following awards;

Outstanding Service, Gold Level fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House

Outstanding Contribution, Dues on a Time Award

K-T Division, Second Place, Overall Achievement, Gold Section

K-T Division, Third Place Ronald McDonald House Club Fundraising

Club Poster Contest, non-digital, second place, poster created by Tabitha Lee, Jenny Li, and Christy Zheng

Mock Crash

This Wednesday, the Transportation CBL group in conjunction with the Clarksville Police will be staging a mock crash at the Sports Complex. Actors from our CBL group will be in the “crash”. Emergency vehicles, including a LifeFlight helicopter, will come to the scene as if it’s a real crash. All sophomore, junior, and senior students will be in attendance.

Interact Club

CA Interact Club sponsored a speech contest last Tuesday, March 21st. The students were to create an original speech, centered around the Four Way Test of Rotary Club International, and was open to all Upper School students in grades 9-12. Rotary Club President, Mrs. Cheryl Lankford, attended the contest as a special guest. First place was awarded to 11th grader Michaela Dowdy, and second place was awarded to 12th grader Elizabeth Mabry. Both ladies did a fantastic job and Michaela will represent CA at the district competition in Dickson, TN on April 15th. Congratulations, ladies!

THEATRE ARTS

Last week, Mrs. Pitt’s Theatre Arts students participated in a costume design lab. The students were paired up and one person served as the model for the paper mannequin, while the other person drew their outline. Once they were assigned a time period, the work began. They researched and created costumes from the periods and even named them! This was a great way for the class to tie together the concepts and ideas that were presented earlier in the unit of study.

Meet the Coach

On Wednesday, March 28 we invite everyone to attend the Varsity Baseball game at 5PM and stay for the Meet the Coach Event at the Cougar Sports Complex at 6:30PM. John David Sellers will be on hand to talk with Cougar families! We will have burgers, chips and drinks on hand while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories! Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

Steak Dinner

CAA would love to have your help setting up for Steak Dinner on Thursday and Friday of this week. If you are available please let Beth Mabry or Sally Allen know. Thank you!

Contact:
Beth Mabry: Bethfmabry@gmail.com, (cell) 931-216-3088
Sally Allen: Sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com

 

Fern/Flower Basket Sale

We are excited to announce that our annual Fern/Flower Basket sale will take place now through April 2. Baskets will be delivered April 6. Please contact Kaki Hughes at khughes@clarkvilleacademy.com to order!

 

FCA

FCA meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:15AM in Coach Williams’ room. We invite all US students to attend.

 

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA. The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects. Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone! Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories!  Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

 

Meet the Coach

On Wednesday, March 28 we invite everyone to attend the Varsity Baseball game at 5PM and stay for the Meet the Coach Event at the Cougar Sports Complex at 6:30PM.  John David Sellers will be on hand to talk with Cougar families!  We will have burgers, chips and drinks on hand while supplies last.  We hope to see you there!

Steak Dinner

CAA would love to have your help setting up for Steak Dinner on Thursday and Friday of this week. If you are available please let Beth Mabry or Sally Allen know.  Thank you!

Contact:
Beth Mabry: Bethfmabry@gmail.com, (cell) 931-216-3088
Sally Allen: Sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com

Fern/Flower Basket Sale

We are excited to announce that our annual Fern/Flower Basket sale will take place now through April 2.  Baskets will be delivered April 6.  Please contact Kaki Hughes at khughes@clarkvilleacademy.com to order!

 

Intermediate School Sports Photos

We would love for you to share your action shots at IS sporting events.  Please send action photos to photos@clarksvilleacademy.com for use in the yearbook.

 

FCA

FCA meets weekly in Coach Trent’s room on Wednesday at 7:15AM.  We invite every IS student to attend.

 

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA.  The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects.  Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone!  Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

Chickens

The 3rd grade baby chicks are ready to fly the coop! They are being taken to their new homes with fellow third grade students. This has been an exciting educational experience for our 3rd grade students!

3rd grade also incorporated this exciting classroom activity into their grandparents day program. Although each grade had a unique twist on their program, we loved the creative hats the students made for their grandparents!

Science Lab

Third grade concludes the unit on the Earth and its Neighbors.  We investigated how individual pieces could give the appearance of a complete ring.  We concluded that Saturn’s rings cold appear as a solid ring, when in actuality they are composed of small particles that appear as a solid.

Second grade continues exploring Space.  We demonstrated the reflective properties of the moon, determining that the moon produce NO light on its own.

First grade continues its investigation of gases.  We demonstrated that air takes up space.  We also investigated the properties of latex balloons.

Meet the Coach

On Monday, March 27 we invite everyone to attend the Varsity Baseball game at 5PM at the Cougar Sports Complex and stay to meet John David Sellers our new Varsity Football Coach. (This will take place at approximately 6:30.) Food will be provided while supplies last. **If the baseball game is cancelled due to weather, we will host this event in the Auxiliary Gym at 5:30PM.

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories! Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

Steak Dinner

CAA would love to have your help setting up for Steak Dinner on Thursday and Friday of this week. If you are available please let Beth Mabry or Sally Allen know. Thank you!

Contact:
Beth Mabry: Bethfmabry@gmail.com, (cell) 931-216-3088
Sally Allen: Sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com

Fern/Flower Basket Sale

We are excited to announce that our annual Fern/Flower Basket sale will take place now through April 2. Baskets will be delivered April 6. Please contact Kaki Hughes at khughes@clarkvilleacademy.com to order!

 

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA. The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects. Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone! Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

 

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

Meet the Coach

On Wednesday, March 28 we invite everyone to attend the Varsity Baseball game at 5PM and stay for the Meet the Coach Event at the Cougar Sports Complex at 6:30PM. John David Sellers will be on hand to talk with Cougar families! We will have burgers, chips and drinks on hand while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

Steak Dinner

CAA would love to have your help setting up for Steak Dinner on Thursday and Friday of this week. If you are available please let Beth Mabry or Sally Allen know. Thank you!

Contact:
Beth Mabry: Bethfmabry@gmail.com, (cell) 931-216-3088
Sally Allen: Sallen@clarksvilleacademy.com

 

Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Awards are back and we are nominated in three categories! Please log in and vote daily through April 25 for Favorite Private School, Favorite Teacher and Favorite Principal.

http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle–Readers-Choice-2017

Mock Crash

This Wednesday, the Transportation CBL group in conjunction with the Clarksville Police will be staging a mock crash at the Sports Complex. Actors from our CBL group will be in the “crash”. Emergency vehicles, including a LifeFlight helicopter, will come to the scene as if it’s a real crash. All sophomore, junior, and senior students will be in attendance.

Fern/Flower Basket Sale

We are excited to announce that our annual Fern/Flower Basket sale will take place now through April 3. Baskets will be delivered April 6. Please contact Kaki Hughes at khughes@clarkvilleacademy.com to order!

Photos

Throughout the year if you take photos at various school events and would like to submit them for possible use in the yearbook or for marketing purposes, please send them to photos@clarksvilleacademy.com.

Important Dates

April 1—Steak Dinner
April 10-17 Spring Break—No School
May 12—Varsity Sports Banquet
May 20—Jr/Sr Prom

Box Tops

This is a reminder that CA collects Box Tops through our CAA. The money raised from this project funds various school improvement projects. Last year we raised over $2000 through the Box Tops program alone! Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

Social Media

Please like us on Facebook—Clarksville Academy; and follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN.

Clarksville Academy Pre-K isn’t your normal Pre-K program.  Class sizes are kept at or below a 1/10 ratio for maximum focus on individual child development.  Students begin the day with center style learning, choosing from a variety of subject areas.  iPad minis are used throughout the course work to enhance skills taught in various subject areas.  Students are introduced to coursework in reading, writing, math, and science within their classroom and travel to enrichment courses in music, art, and Spanish. Each child is given individual guidance to ensure they are learning the concepts being taught.  The proof is in the numbers.

Clarksville Academy Pre-K began the year with zero students reading and only 17% had mastered letter and sounds.  Students were scoring an average of 57 out of 200 points on the flash report used to discern progress.  As of March 1, 2017, 62% of students are reading and 78% have mastered upper & lowercase letters as well as letter sounds.  The current flash report average is 131 out of 200, which is a 230% improvement over August’s score of 57.  Due to small class sizes CA Pre-K students have participated in over 300 small group lessons, which is directly related to the amazing scores listed above.

For more information on Clarksville Academy visit us at www.clarksvilleacademy.com.

Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is embarking on a new athletic era. Head of School Dr. Kay Drew announced Friday, March 24, 2017, that John David Sellers would join the Clarksville Academy family as Head Football Coach. Sellers joins CA after coaching collegiately at Austin Peay State University. “We could not be more excited to welcome Coach Sellers and his wife, Kristin to the Clarksville Academy family,” Drew said.

The search to find the new head coach for Clarksville Academy was a strategic one. It was important to find the perfect person to fit within the Cougar community. Dr. Drew stated, “When we began our search for a new leader of our football program, we wanted a coach who shared our values, who had demonstrated strong football knowledge, who showed a true commitment to developing the overall student-athlete, and who we believed could lead Clarksville Academy football to become a premier program in Tennessee. We found all of that, and more, in Coach Sellers, and I know he will be a perfect fit with our school community.”

Coach Sellers comes to CA after a seven year stint as Assistant Coach at Austin Peay State University. He was a three-year quarterback on APSU’s team during his undergraduate career and transitioned to Student Assistant Coach for his final two years. Upon graduating from APSU with a degree in Health & Human Performance, Sellers took on the role of Director of Football Operations and Recruiting Coordinator. Sellers has held the title of Quarterback Coach, Running Back Coach, Director of Football Operations & Recruiting Coordinator as well as being named the Interim Head Coach last year. APSU Athletic Director, Ryan Ivey commented, “J.D. has been a tremendous asset for our university and athletics department.  He did an excellent job for us, especially in his time as our Interim Head Coach.  I am very excited for J.D. and his family, and I will be watching closely as he achieves great success at Clarksville Academy!”  Sellers’ passion for football and seeing his students excel is apparent both on and off the field. Will Healy, APSU Head Football Coach stated, “I’m extremely excited for J.D. and Kristin.  As much as we hate to lose him, this is a great opportunity for him and his career. He has been a huge asset for our university and has been instrumental in the buzz that is surrounding Austin Peay Football.  He is a phenomenal recruiter, coach, and an even better person.  I am looking forward to watching him have tremendous success at Clarksville Academy!”

Sellers will lead the Cougars as they enter new territory in Division II football this fall. With a rigorous schedule competing against teams from as far west as Memphis and as far east as Mt. Juliet, Sellers will prepare our team to take on this new challenge. “Our program requires a very special leader,” CA Athletic Director, Jake Peterson said of Sellers’ commitment for excellence on the field, the classroom, and in the community. “I believe we have found the right person.”

Coach Sellers made this statement about his move to Clarksville Academy, “It is an unbelievable opportunity to be joining the Clarksville Academy family. I want to thank Austin Peay and the Athletic Department for giving me the opportunity to be involved in a strong athletic community.  I want to especially thank Ryan Ivey and Will Healy for their support in my chasing the dream of being a head coach at Clarksville Academy. I am excited about the new direction that Clarksville Academy is taking. I believe that Head of School Dr. Kay Drew has a bright vision of new heights that Clarksville Academy can achieve. I’m thrilled and grateful to be the person that she and the CA family have chosen to help lead them through this new journey. I know moving into DII will be a challenge, but it is an opportunity that the school and the people involved are passionate about and I believe the CA community is committed to doing it the right way. I can’t wait to begin working with the players and moving toward the bright future for these young men! My wife, Kristin, and I are excited to be a part of the Clarksville Academy family.

For more information on Clarksville Academy and its athletic programs, please visit www.clarksvilleacademy.com.

JANUARY-APRIL

Study for ACT and/or SAT.
Create your preliminary list of colleges.
Utilize the website https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
Begin making plans to visit colleges.
Maintain or improve GPA.
Make your senior year schedule.
Attend NACAC College Fair on Sunday, April 30, 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. at the Music City Center

 

MAY-JULY

Continue to study for the ACT or SAT if necessary.
Talk with previous graduates.
Tour colleges.
Explore college websites that interest you to learn about admission requirements and deadlines.
Stay involved in your community.
Start your scholarship search at http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22

Use the collegefortn.org website.

If you’re a student-athlete, complete the NCAA clearing house registration at:
web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

Complete student-athlete recruit questionnaires found on college websites.

 

AUGUST

Update your resume.
Register for the September ACT or October SAT if necessary.
Narrow down your preliminary list of colleges; at least 3-5 choices.
Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your college choices.
Create a calendar of deadlines.
Stay involved in extracurricular activities.
Look for scholarship opportunities at the schools you are interested in attending.
(see each school’s scholarships, departmental and outside scholarships)
Watch for college fairs to attend (take printed labels of your address and email)
Start applying to college.

 

SEPTEMBER

Register for the October ACT or November SAT if necessary.
If you couldn’t get to your college picks over the summer, make plans to visit during your next long weekend or break, attend college fairs when available.
Seniors have 2 college days they can use throughout the year.  (Use them wisely)
Continue to research colleges to narrow your list.
Continue to search for scholarships.
Continue filing out college applications.
Request your transcripts/test scores (2 week notice)
Keep records of everything you submit.
Get shining letters of recommendation from your fan club of teachers and employers. (2 week notice)
Get to writing! Attempt a first draft of your application essay and resume. (if applicable and get feedback from your teachers or counselor)

Determine if your school requires the CSS profile and complete the profile at:
https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile

It is time to request your pin and fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov

 

OCTOBER

Apply for the TN Promise scholarship at tnpromise.gov
Complete your FAFSA and/or CSS profile.
Check out any college nights or conferences you have heard about.
Speak with your school counselor or college advisor as often as you can.
Continue filling out your applications.
Continue to request your transcripts/scores and letters of recommendations.
Don’t let your schoolwork suffer!
Pay attention to deadlines.
Does your college require test scores to be sent directly from the testing agency?!

 

NOVEMBER

Keep track of all application components and deadlines; an incomplete application can ruin your chances for admission.
Young men need to register for the selective service at www.sss.gov
Pay attention to deadlines.
Meet again with your school counselor and your college advisor.
Finish up your applications and schedule visits/interviews to your selected colleges.
Register for the December ACT if necessary.

 

DECEMBER

Don’t let your grades slide.
Okay procrastinators: Holiday break gives you lots of time to finish your essay, resume, and applications, not to mention those scholarships.
Research financial aid and scholarships.  Do your parents’ places of employment, churches or banks offer college scholarships?
Turn in college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to school counselor.
Request updated ACT/SAT scores be sent to your schools.
Confirm your college has all the necessary components of your application.

 

JANUARY

Confirm your college has all the necessary components of your application.
Continue to focus on your grades and extracurricular involvement.
Continue to keep track of all deadlines.
Continue to fill out scholarship applications.
Send your mid-year high school grade report to colleges. (if applicable)

 

FEBRUARY – MARCH

Financial aid deadlines are approaching — don’t miss ’em!
Selected a college? Mail in the housing deposit.
Continue applying for scholarships.
Turn in college scholarship offers to school counselor.
Keep your grades up.
Time to start making a decision if you haven’t yet.

 

APRIL

Avoid senioritis!  An acceptance letter doesn’t mean you can stop working.
Try not to stress!
If you haven’t done so yet, it’s time to make an enrollment decision (May 1st is the cut off for most schools), accept the financial aid offered, and send in housing and tuition deposits!
Notify the other schools that you will not be attending.
Prepare for your AP Exams!

 

MAY

Most schools have a deposit deadline of May 1^st, do not be late!
Take AP examinations that are given in high schools nationwide.
Send thank-you notes to those who have helped you out along the way.
Graduate.  Congratulations!
All of your college preparation has paid off. Get ready for your first year of college!
Register for your college classes as soon as possible.
I’m available if you need assistance after you graduate: dwalker@clarksvilleacademy.com

 

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Important websites:

 

Fafsa.ed.gov                          Studentaid.ed.gov

Onetonline.org                        Finaid.org

Campustours.com                   Supercollege.com

Collegeboard.com                   Moolahspot.com

Studentscholarships.org          Salliemae.com/scholarships

Fastweb.com                          Collegeexpress.com

Niche.com                              Scholarships.com

Chegg.com                             Collegeweeklive.com

Supercollege.com                   Scholarshipamerica.org

Actstudent.org                        Zeemee.com

Commonapp.org                     Cappex.com

Collegemajors101.com            Unigo.com