Category: All School News

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4th-7th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.

 If you would like to register for this class visit: http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

Model UN

Clarksville Academy was well represented with 37 delegates at this year’s Model United Nations Annual Conference held in Murfreesboro on November 3-5. With 1,000 students from all over Tennessee in attendance, this conference was the biggest yet. The countries of Brunei Darussalam [Will Mabry, Macy Truitt, Georgia Smith and Daniel Loos] and Latvia [Maggie Clark, Cheyenne Deibert, Brennen Morrow and Ben Truex]  had their resolutions ranked favorably enough in Committee on Friday to make it on Saturday’s docket in the General Assembly. Brunei’s resolution 17-7-4 was for the Colonization of the Earth’s Moon and Latvia’s resolution 17-2-3 was A Resolution to Encourage Discussion Regarding State Use of Information and Communication Technologies. Both of these resolutions came up for debate and Latvia’s resolution was passed by the Red General Assembly. At Sunday’s award ceremony Cheyenne Deibert was recognized for receiving an Outstanding Delegate Award and the Dominica team of Rosie Robinson, TJ Jenkins, Jason Herlick and Hunter Kueter received an Outstanding Resolution Award for their resolution 17-4-19 which was A Resolution to Improve Education in Developing World Countries.

Check out this story on one group’s MUN Bill:

https://tnccepress.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/op-ed-moon-colonization/

 

Babysitting Certification

Do you have a young person who wants to be a babysitter? Or maybe older siblings who need to know how to care for younger siblings? Sign them up for this three day after school enrichment! 

Babysitting Certification using the Red Cross certification training and hands on experience with diapering training, basic first aid, and basic cooking skills.

Monday Nov 27, Tuesday Nov 28, Wednesday Nov 29, 3:15- 5:30pm Room 119
$80 Open to CA students Ages 11-15 (Limit 20 students)

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!

Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved. bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

Upcoming Teacher Treat weeks:

 PK-K         Nov. 16     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!  

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

 

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

Nov 10—NO School Veterans Day

Nov 20—Thanksgiving Lunch

Nov 22-26 Thanksgiving Break—No School

 

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 $3000 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, follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN, and on our new Sports Information Twitter—CACougarsSports.

CBL October 20, 2017

Each of our 10 groups continue with the Investigation portion of their Essential Questions.  Groups conferred with Guiding Resources (experts in their designated fields), they visited sites, met with community leaders, conducted surveys, had guest speakers and engaged in guiding activities as each group narrows its scope – and defines their Challenges.

Our Health and Fitness group (Hardison/Lindsey) continues the data collection portion of their work.  Survey questions were compiled and community members polled to determine specific areas of interest regarding Health/Fitness.

The Mentoring Group (Christmas/Burroughs) visited APSU meeting with representatives from the APSU 1000 Peer Leader program.   The peer leaders described the program and students then asked their panel questions to gain further insight into the topic.  They returned to CA and moved forward with their Guiding Questions as they investigate other independent schools with successful mentoring programs.

Literacy, facilitated by Ms. Stonesifer, had a guest speaker from the Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council.  The group then visited the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center.  They delivered donations of current magazines for the program participants, and toured the facility as part of investigating their program for the visually impaired.

The students in the Clarksville Culture and Heritage group (Beach/Trent) visited the Custom House Museum focusing on an exhibit that recounts histories of leaders and people of note from the Clarksville area.  The students worked with interactive learning devices, watched videos, and read information detailing the background of some of the characters in The Montgomery County Chronicles: A Tribute to History, Community, and Leadership Stage Play-Created By Shana Thornton.  Mayor Jim Durrett spoke to the group regarding this project, and the importance of communicating the history of our county.

Our Food Production Group (Boyd/Walker) utilized a portion of their day to finalize plans for their booth at Fall Festival.  They designed and printed labels for their Salsa, which will be sold at their booth.  Tomatoes in the salsa (canned on our Sept CBL day) were harvested, in part, from the Brandon Hills Community Garden.  The proceeds collected will be used by this group as they continue to work in multiple areas of Food Production.

Food Security (Burkhart/Bragg) and Team Boyardee, designed and purchased T-shirts on our last CBL day.  The team visited Manna Cafe to assist with food distribution, then returned to campus to finalize plans for their Fall Festival booth.  They made plans to volunteer at Loaves and Fishes in November, and have made bread donations to The Well.

Team Neitkze’s Natural Beauties has begun work on the Humane Society recycling bin.  They began the cleaning process, initiated the priming process, and designed the images for the final stage. They made donations of cat supplies for the Humane Society office, and were visited on site by the director Amy Shaver.

Coach Magrans’ Recreation Group visited the Disc Golf Course to review the final construction phases of Holes 9-18.  They submitted their Grant Followup Report.  They returned to school and began plans for hosting an upcoming event at the course, as part of the grand opening of Rotary Park’s Back 9 of the 18 Hole Disc Golf Course.

Construction 101 (Moore)  spent the Sept CBL day familiarizing themselves with a variety of tools.  This month the group was visited by Home Depot Representatives who conducted a demonstration on laying ceramic tiles.  Group members were able to lay their own tiles – grouting, measuring, and cutting tiles.  The group is investigating CA construction projects as part of their Challenge.

Our Performing Arts group (Hollis/Pitt) divided into teams and spent the day making preparations to visit the USO on the FT. Campbell Army Base on our Nov CBL day.  At the upcoming event the groups will work with preschool children of military families featuring: Arts and Crafts, Story Time (with acting), and Song Time.

Spooky Bus

Mr. Neitzki’s Upper School art students were invited to continue the tradition of painting a Clarksville Transit System bus.  They students  travelled to the city bus system to paint the Spooky Bus on Friday.  This was one of the best yet!

 

AP Biology

AP Biology conducted a lab called “Cell Membrane Bubble Lab”. Bubbles make a great stand in for cell membranes due to being flexible, fluid, and able to self-repair. The students used the bubbles to demonstrate several properties and characteristics of the cell membrane.

Fall Festival

Thank you to all who participated in or helped with the Fall Festival!  It was a huge success and we can’t thank you enough!  A big thank you to Kerri Mace & Nicole Williamson for Co-Chairing Fall Festival.  We truly appreciate all their hard work!

 

Juniors/Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Tuesday, October 31, 2017, from 11:45 A.M. until 1:20 P.M. taking class ring and jewelry orders as well as senior announcements, cap & gown, and memorabilia orders.  They will be set up in the library.

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!  Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved. bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes will be held on November 6.

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

  

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

Fall Festival

Thank you to all who participated in or helped with the Fall Festival!  It was a huge success and we can’t thank you enough!  A big thank you to Kerri Mace & Nicole Williamson for Co-Chairing Fall Festival.  We truly appreciate all their hard work!

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit:

http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!  Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved. bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes will be held on November 6.

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

1^st Grade

You are Invited to the First Grade Pet Show!!!

 

2^nd Grade

Second graders presented their Leaf Projects. The students collected and identified at least 10 leaves. They designed a booklet to display their collection. Many students gathered leaves as they traveled during Fall Break. The students’ collections included leaves from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Washington.

 

PE

Lower School had a ball with the parachute!!!!

 

3^rd grade

The third graders have been enjoyed learning about our country’s history.  Each student chose a patriotic person from our past to research.  They used their creativity to turn a pumpkin into this character. We all learned a great deal about our history.

 

The third grade classes enjoyed the dental presentation by Dr. Grimes and his staff.   After the presentation they provided our classes with a delicious lunch. A big thank you to About Faces and Braces. 

 

Third grade students just wrapped up their STEM Challenge entitled “Solve It:  Helping Animals (Caribou) Migrate”.  Students asked themselves “How can you design a model (prototype) to allow caribou to safely migrate?”  Students thought about a real life problem, (how a busy highway is being constructed blocking one of the main caribou migration routes).  Students followed specific steps of the Engineering Design Process and researched, explored new content, worked in collaborative groups, created a blueprint design, constructed a bridge and/or tunnel, tested then finally worked to improve their design.  After completing the Create stage of the Engineering Design Process, we tested their bridges/tunnels and recorded data to show which were strongest (applying weight with large paperclips).  The blue ribbons indicate the strongest bridges/tunnels from each third class class.

 

 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten made Creepy Cats for our study on the letter Cc. Aren’t they Cute???

FUSE

FUSE Social Studies students shared the things they enjoyed learning most about during their American Revolution unit, by creating digital web organizers on their iPads.

Fall Festival

Thank you to all who participated in or helped with the Fall Festival!  It was a huge success and we can’t thank you enough!  A big thank you to Kerri Mace & Nicole Williamson for Co-Chairing Fall Festival.  We truly appreciate all their hard work!

  

Eye Exams

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, we will be offering a vision screening for all Lower School students. The screening will consist of a visual acuity check and a basic assessment for binocularity (ruling out eye turns/lazy eye). Dr. Jackson from Sango Eye Care will provide this complimentary service to the school on our campus. If consent is given it is not required that a parent/guardian be present for their child’s vision screening. A vision screening report will be sent home with your child. This is a great opportunity for our students and we encourage you to sign up no later than Friday, November 3, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

 

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit:

http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!  Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved. bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes and lower school class photos will be held on November 6.

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

 

Fall Festival

Congratulations to our Pumpkin & Scarecrow Contest Winners:

PUMPKINS

1- Catherine Williamson

2- Reagan Turner

3- Connor Bunne

SCARECROWS

1- Jordyn Baldwin

2- Mike Veitenheimer

3- Madelyn Turney

Thank you to all who participated in or helped with the Fall Festival!  It was a huge success and we can’t thank you enough!  A big thank you to Kerri Mace & Nicole Williamson for Co-Chairing Fall Festival.  We truly appreciate all their hard work!

 

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit:

http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!  Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved. bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes and Lower School Class Photos will be held on November 6.

  

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

 

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

Oct 27-Nov 3—Book Fair

Nov 6—Photo Retake Day/ Lower School Class Photo Day

 

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 $3000 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, follow us on Twitter—CACougarsTN, and on our new Sports Information Twitter—CACougarsSports.

Fine Arts Night

Fine Arts Night was a huge success.  Thank you to all who came out to support our Fine Arts programs!

 

Varsity Cheer & Dance

Congratulations to the Varsity Cheer and Dance Teams were invited to participate in the APSU Homecoming Parade on Saturday.  

Animal Science

Animal Science had a great time last week on our field trip. Mr Brandon Butts, veterinarian technician at Animal House Vet Clinic, took the students on a tour of the facility. The students were able to view the large and small animal treatment areas, view a mobile vet truck, surgery room, x-ray room, patient kennels, and boarding kennels. While at the clinic some animals were receiving treatment, to include 2 dogs that had been attacked, a dental treatment, a cat being prepped for surgery, and a horse with a nosebleed. At the end of the tour the owner brought in a lame cow. The students were allowed to view the examination and diagnosis. The cow was placed in a flip chute, which allows the medical staff and animal to be treated in a safe environment. The cow had a rock embedded in her hoof, which had caused an abscess to form. The rock was removed and the hoof will be treated with medication. Dr. Cory Goodlette and Vet. Tech,Candace Swaffer, were the attending medical staff for the cow. Candace is a graduate of Clarksville Academy.

 

Fall Festival

The Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on October 28!  It will take place from 10AM-3PM on CA’s main campus.  The day is filled with a Fun Run, vendor booths, a silent auction, carnival games and more.  This year we will again have our Scarecrow & Pumpkin decorating contests.  We invite everyone to participate.

Please contact your child’s teacher for more information on your class basket and game.  Each lower school classroom & intermediate/upper school grade has a basket and game at the festival.

Fun Run

The annual Fun Run takes place at 9AM on the day of the festival.  The deadline to register has been extended!  All registrations and sponsorships need to be received by October 24.

Sponsorship form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Sponsorships.pdf

Race Form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Entry-Form.pdf

Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest—The Annual Scarecrow decorating and Pumpkin decorating contests are back!  We invite everyone to join in the fun and decorate either or both!

More information can be found:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/fall-festival-2017/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!

Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved – bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes will be held on November 6.

 

Golly G’s

Golly Gs is offering a 10% discount to students who come after Friday night football games. If you tell them “Go Cougars!,” you will get 10% off. After each Friday night, the school with the most tallies will receive 10% off the next Tuesday. At the end of the season, the school with the most participation will have a limited edition ice cream named after their mascot.

  

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

Cross Country

Congratulations to Finn Shea, Abagale Hay and Myrtle Yates for making it to the Middle School State Cross Country tournament.  They did a fantastic job this weekend.

 

Fine Arts Night

Fine Arts Night was a huge success.  Thank you to all who came out to support our Fine Arts programs!

 

iLink

Our Intermediate School iLink Day for October was a grand success!  The day was filled with team-building activities and innovative interdisciplinary projects.
One exciting and much loved activity had all iLink teams taking part in a STEM Challenge while being guided by their faculty mentors. Each iLink team had to work together to construct a catapult that would have the ability to launch a small pumpkin (Pumpkin Chuckin’) with team points earned for distance and accuracy of design. Limited resources and time constraints provided the perfect analogy to the global workplace and how team members must work collaboratively in order to garner success. Teams worked quickly to devise a strategy while managing the clock to ensure there was sufficient time for designing, building, and testing their creations. Once the teams completed their catapults, all teams gathered at the launch area. Each team had the opportunity to launch 3 times with measures for distance and durability of the catapults. Awards were given for Greatest Distance, Most Unique Design, and Most Team Spirit.  Congratulations to Coach Hughes’ group!

 

Fall Festival

The Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on October 28!  It will take place from 10AM-3PM on CA’s main campus.  The day is filled with a Fun Run, vendor booths, a silent auction, carnival games and more.  This year we will again have our Scarecrow & Pumpkin decorating contests.  We invite everyone to participate.

Please contact your child’s teacher for more information on your class basket and game.  Each lower school classroom & intermediate/upper school grade has a basket and game at the festival.

Fun Run

The annual Fun Run takes place at 9AM on the day of the festival.  The deadline to register has been extended!  All registrations and sponsorships need to be received by October 24.

Sponsorship form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Sponsorships.pdf

Race Form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Entry-Form.pdf

Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest—The Annual Scarecrow decorating and Pumpkin decorating contests are back!  We invite everyone to join in the fun and decorate either or both!

More information can be found:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/fall-festival-2017/

 

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit: http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!

Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved – bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat Weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes will be held on November 6.

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

  

Golly G’s

Golly Gs is offering a 10% discount to students who come after Friday night football games. If you tell them “Go Cougars!,” you will get 10% off. After each Friday night, the school with the most tallies will receive 10% off the next Tuesday. At the end of the season, the school with the most participation will have a limited edition ice cream named after their mascot.

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

Science News

First graders completed a STEM challenge and incorporated the EDP (Engineering Design Process).  Focusing on their current unit of study – Animals, corresponding with their upcoming FIRST GRADE PET SHOW, they created cages for Gummy Bears!

Students designed cages (creating working models) and built them using dry spaghetti strands and mini marshmallows.  They tested their designs (evaluating their designs) altering the structures, when needed, to improve stability.

 

Fall Festival

The Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on October 28!  It will take place from 10AM-3PM on CA’s main campus.  The day is filled with a Fun Run, vendor booths, a silent auction, carnival games and more.  This year we will again have our Scarecrow & Pumpkin decorating contests.  We invite everyone to participate.

Please contact your child’s teacher for more information on your class basket and game.  Each lower school classroom & intermediate/upper school grade has a basket and game at the festival.

Fun Run

The annual Fun Run takes place at 9AM on the day of the festival.  The deadline to register has been extended!  All registrations and sponsorships need to be received by October 24.

Sponsorship form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Sponsorships.pdf

Race Form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Entry-Form.pdf

Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest—The Annual Scarecrow decorating and Pumpkin decorating contests are back!  We invite everyone to join in the fun and decorate either or both!

More information can be found:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/fall-festival-2017/

 

Science Lab

Third graders continue their study of How are Animals classified, and What Body parts provide Support.  Working through the Engineering Design Process, as they completed their STEM challenge, we observed actual animal spinal columns and vertebrae.  After exploring existing designs, students designed their own models of vertebral columns using wheel macaroni for vertebrae, and soft gummy savers for discs. They threaded them on kabob skewers.  While evaluating their models, they determined that they did not accurately represent actual spinal columns.  To improve their design, they used flexible pipe cleaners, which provide movement for the spines. 

 

Second graders completed a STEM challenge in Science Lab.  They have recently completed their lesson on How far can different things Move? We investigated how angles and ramps affect motion.  We used an effervescent launcher and change the angles to measure distances traveled.  We varied the amounts of water and effervescent tablets to see the effects. Students also “launched” their own film canisters.

 

Fine Arts Night

Fine Arts Night was a huge success.  Thank you to all who came out to support our Fine Arts programs!

  

Field Trip

Kindergarten enjoyed their annual trip to Patterson Place Farm.

 

2^nd Grade

Throughout the week, the second grade students created a writing piece describing their favorite thing about fall. The students practiced the writing process by brainstorming, creating a rough draft, revising, and editing their work. The students explored their creativity as they created an illustration to go along with their writing.

 

FUSE

4/5 FUSE students enjoyed a visit from children’s book author and publisher, Cathleen Roach. During the visit the students learned about her journey as a writer, as well as the process of publishing a book.  Mrs. Roach shared her newest book, Ike Has a Fright, with the students.

 

Math Lab

Second grade Students worked on adding multiples of 10 to two, three, and four-digit numbers.   They wrote their problems on leaves. These second graders are falling for good math during this autumn season!

Third grade students used skittles to organize their data on a tally table.  They tallied skittle flavors.  Then, they used the data to graph horizontal bar graphs and also vertical bar graphs.  It was a fun, edible activity in Math Lab!

 

Eye Exams

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, we will be offering a vision screening for all Lower School students. The screening will consist of a visual acuity check and a basic assessment for binocularity (ruling out eye turns/lazy eye). Dr. Jackson from Sango Eye Care will provide this complimentary service to the school on our campus. If consent is given it is not required that a parent/guardian be present for their child’s vision screening. A vision screening report will be sent home with your child. This is a great opportunity for our students and we encourage you to sign up no later than Friday, November 3, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

 

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit: http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!

Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved – bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat Weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes and lower school class photos will be held on November 6.

 

Golly G’s

Golly Gs is offering a 10% discount to students who come after Friday night football games. If you tell them “Go Cougars!,” you will get 10% off. After each Friday night, the school with the most tallies will receive 10% off the next Tuesday. At the end of the season, the school with the most participation will have a limited edition ice cream named after their mascot.

  

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

Fall Festival

The Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on October 28!  It will take place from 10AM-3PM on CA’s main campus.  The day is filled with a Fun Run, vendor booths, a silent auction, carnival games and more.  This year we will again have our Scarecrow & Pumpkin decorating contests.  We invite everyone to participate.

Please contact your child’s teacher for more information on your class basket and game.  Each lower school classroom & intermediate/upper school grade has a basket and game at the festival.

Fun Run

The annual Fun Run takes place at 9AM on the day of the festival.  The deadline to register has been extended!  All registrations and sponsorships need to be received by October 24.

Sponsorship form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Sponsorships.pdf

Race Form:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/tcg/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CA-Fun-Run-2017-Entry-Form.pdf

Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest—The Annual Scarecrow decorating and Pumpkin decorating contests are back!  We invite everyone to join in the fun and decorate either or both!

More information can be found:
http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/fall-festival-2017/

 

Cooking with Karen

Mrs. Dirksen is excited to announce a new offering in the Cafeteria!  She will host a “Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen” after school enrichment course from December 4-December 8.  Students will report to the kitchen from 3:00-5:00 PM.  All ingredients and supplies will be provided and students will make 10 Christmas gifts in a jar!  This fun-filled activity will provide you with great gifts for your loved ones!   Students will get to taste test each day’s project.  They will receive a recipe book and bag for all their goodies!  This class is open to 4^th-7^th graders and is available to only 20 students.  The cost is $100.  If you would like to register for this class visit: http://j9f.23f.mytemp.website/ca-events/afterschool-enrichment/

 

CAA

Clarksville Academy Association (CAA) is the parent volunteer association of Clarksville Academy. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get involved by volunteering your time and/or contributions. We certainly hope you will join us in making CA an even greater place for our children, faculty and staff!

Please contact Beth Mabry on how to get involved – bethfmabry@gmail.com

 

Teacher Treats

Each grade level will have the opportunity one time during the school year to provide Teacher Treats. You may contribute snacks, treats, drinks or a monetary donation to help purchase treats. Please watch for your grade’s week and contact your representative.

 

Upcoming Teacher Treat Weeks: 

6th grade    Nov. 2     Christina Clark   cclarkdesigns@gmail.com or 931-237-4211

 2nd grade   Dec. 7     Doug Skaggs   adds06@verizon.net  or 757-268-5172

 

Retake Day

Photo retakes and Lower School Class Photos will be held on November 6.

 

Golly G’s

Golly Gs is offering a 10% discount to students who come after Friday night football games. If you tell them “Go Cougars!,” you will get 10% off. After each Friday night, the school with the most tallies will receive 10% off the next Tuesday. At the end of the season, the school with the most participation will have a limited edition ice cream named after their mascot.

 

Box Top Contest

The CAA invites everyone to participate in our Box Tops Contest this year! When you turn in your Box Tops please label the baggie with your student’s name, grade and teacher (Lower School). A tally will be kept of all box top returns and a Pizza party will be awarded to the class with the most labels returned!

 

FCA

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to invite everyone to be a part of FCA this year! High School will meet in room #118 Coach Trent’s Room, Intermediate School will meet in Mrs. Drake’s room. Please make plans to attend Wednesdays at 7:15am, everyone is welcome!

 

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

Oct 20—Lower School Parent Conferences—No School

Oct 27-Nov 3—Book Fair

Oct 28—Fall Festival

Nov 6—Photo Retake Day/ Lower School Class Photo Day

 

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 $3000 through the Box Tops program alone!  Please turn yours into your child’s teacher or Ms. Turnage in the front office.

 

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