Have a Merry Christmas!  With your days off, take more time to get alone with God.  That's my plan.

Jason Rachels

Morning Announcements for Friday, December 18th

Today is a Day 10
Today's Blocks 4 5 6 Chapel 7 8

Today's Birthdays:  Anthony Avila, Ally Taylor & Michelle Nguyen

Birthdays over Christmas Break: Michael Havens, Taylor Gushue, Kelly Merkle, Deanna Dorta, Jonathan Rabolli, Christine Gillman, Valentina Jaramillo, Justin Lerro, Kaylee Groeneveld, Karlee Tabb & Mickey Alvaro

                                    

High School News:

It's Christmas time at CCA!!!  You will have the opportunity TODAY to express your inner Christmas spirit! In home room you will have a chance to buy a wrist-band, for only a dollar a day! With the wrist-band, you will be able to wear Christmas apparel including Christmas sweaters and t-shirts, santa hats, elf shoes, Christmas lights, and other Christmas accessories. However, in order to participate you MUST have a wrist-band and CCA bottoms. So don't be a Grinch or a Scrooge, show your Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to Edifice.

                                         

Clubs:

Pre-Med Club will meet TODAY during lunch in Doc's room

Athletics News:

 

JV Boys Basketball @ Highlands depart@3:30 start@6:00

V Boys Basketball @ Highlands start@7:30

 

 

GAME RESULT REPORT

Date of game 12/17/2009
Level/Sport Boys Varsity Soccer
Opponent Sagemont
Score 2-0 Loss

 

On This Day in History

December 18, 1707: Charles Wesley, who founded Methodism with his brother John, is born in England. A celebrated and prolific hymnwriter, his "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and "Lo, He Comes" are widely sung this time of year.

December 18, 1865: Slavery is abolished in the United States as the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified. Many of the abolitionists who pushed for its passage were Christians seeking to make America more like the Kingdom of God.

 

The Word of God for the Day

Ephesians 3:18,19  .may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

 

The Official CCA Bad Joke of the Day

 

Why did the cookie go to the doctor? He was feeling crummy.

Morning Announcements for Thursday, December 17th

Today's Blocks 6 7 8 1 2 3

Today's Birthdays:  Brittany Vasquez
                                     

High School News:

It's Christmas time at CCA!!! TODAY and Friday, you will have the opportunity to express your inner Christmas spirit! In home room you will have a chance to buy a wrist-band, for only a dollar a day! With the wrist-band, you will be able to wear Christmas apparel including Christmas sweaters and t-shirts, santa hats, elf shoes, Christmas lights, and other Christmas accessories. However, in order to participate you MUST have a wrist-band and CCA bottoms. So don't be a Grinch or a Scrooge, show your Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to Edifice.

Students, please be aware that you are not to enter or use the materials in the teacher work rooms. 

 

The following chapel worship team participants need to go to Mrs. Yates' room, 32031, for the first ten minutes of lunch tomorrow morning for a short meeting. Please be prompt to arrive by 12:10.
Seth King, Josh Agarth, Carlos Rivera, Shannon Anderson, Erika Toderic, Taylor Hecocks,

David Greenberg, Stephen Peters, Joey Frevola, Michael Havens, Kayla Ellis, Johnny Jones

                                         

Clubs:

Edifice will meet TODAY during lunch in the Discipleship Building Media Center

Film Club will meet TODAY in Mr. Negron's room

Tri-M Music Honor Society will meet TODAY during lunch in the Band Room

Pre-Med Club will meet TOMORROW during lunch

Athletics News:

 

JV Girls Basketball @ Dade Christian dismiss@1:30 depart@1:45 start@3:30

V Girls Basketball @ Dade Christian dismiss@1:30 depart@1:45 start 5:00

V Boys Soccer vs. Sagemont dismiss@2:15 start@3:30

V Girls Soccer vs. Sagemont dismiss@2:15 start@3:30

 

On This Day in History

December 17, 1917: Bolsheviks confiscate all property of the Russian Orthodox Church and abolish religious instruction in the schools. Within two decades, at least 45,000 priests were reportedly martyred in the country.

 

The Word of God for the Day

Ephesians 3:16-17   I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.

 

The Official CCA Bad Joke of the Day

 

What do you get when you throw a hand grenade into a French bathroom?  Linoleum blown apart.

Morning Announcements for Wednesday, December 16th

Today is a Day 7
Today's Blocks 8 1 2 3 4 5

Today's Birthdays:  no birthdays today

                                         High School News:

Freshman and Sophomores, TODAY you will be receiving your Spring Semester schedule in Homeroom. If your schedule requires a change, please come to guidance and pick-up a change request form. This form must be signed by both your parents and any core subject area teacher in order for guidance to process your request.

It's Christmas time at CCA!!! TOMORROW and Friday, you will have the opportunity to express your inner Christmas spirit! In home room you will have a chance to buy a wrist-band, for only a dollar a day! With the wrist-band, you will be able to wear Christmas apparel including Christmas sweaters and t-shirts, santa hats, elf shoes, Christmas lights, and other Christmas accessories. However, in order to participate you MUST have a wrist-band and CCA bottoms. So don't be a Grinch or a Scrooge, show your Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to Edifice.

                                           

Clubs:

Florida Expeditions will meet TODAY during lunch in Ms. Quinn's room, 34032

Drama Club will meet after school TODAY in the Black Box Theater

Edifice, Film Club, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society will meet TOMORROW

 

Athletics News:

 

Informational softball meeting for all girls interested in participating in Varsity or MS/JV softball in the spring: TODAY - 12:00-12:30 Room #33041 (Coach O's room)

 

Reminder: Today is TEAM Picture Day

 

GAME RESULTS REPORT

Date of game 12/15/2009
Level/Sport Boys Varsity Soccer
Opponent Colonial Christian
Score 8-0 Win
The Eagles were led by Tyler Middlebrooks who had 3 goals. Also scoring were Jonathan Bartos, Tommy Ferrari, Geoff Desousa, Jason Rich and Pierce Gainey. JT Giarrusso had 2 assists.

 

 

On This Day in History

December 16, 1714: Revivalist and evangelist George Whitefield, the best-known figure of the American Great Awakening, is born in Gloucester, England (see issue 38: George Whitefield).

The Word of God for the Day

 

1 Corinthians 16:13   Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong

 

The Official CCA Bad Joke of the Day

 

What made the math book so sad?  It had a lot of problems.

Morning Announcements for Tuesday, December 15th

Today is a Day 6
Today's Blocks 3 4 5 Small Group 6 7

Today's Birthdays:  Benjamin Mayell, Michael Rattray, Michael Arcello, Jennifer Imhoff & Hannah Oliver

                         High School News:

The Middle School Art room 33009 has Dalit Freedom Network cups for sale, first come first serve, for $1. Each cup feeds 4 Dalit children for one day. The cup includes a plant of choice, the painted cup, and more information on Dalit Child Sponsorship.  Come by during lunch or right after school while supplies last.

It's Christmas time at CCA!!! Thursday, December 17th, and Friday, December 18th, 2009, you will have the opportunity to express your inner Christmas spirit! In home room you will have a chance to buy a wrist-band, for only a dollar a day! With the wrist-band, you will be able to wear Christmas apparel including Christmas sweaters and t-shirts, santa hats, elf shoes, Christmas lights, and other Christmas accessories. However, in order to participate you MUST have a wrist-band and CCA bottoms. So don't be a Grinch or a Scrooge, show your Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to Edifice.

Juniors - Ready for your Christmas social?  THIS Friday, for $5 you get food and the opportunity to serve by passing out flyers for the upcoming Christmas service.  Stay tuned for details, or speak to your class officers.

                                           

Clubs:

NHS will meet TODAY during lunch in 32031.
Florida Expeditions, Drama Club, and the Skate Club will meet TOMORROW

 

Athletics News:

 

JV Boys Basketball @ Sagemont dismiss@2:15 depart@2:30 start@4:00

V Girls Basketball @ Sagemont start@5:30

V Boys Basketball @ Sagemont start@7:00

V Boys Soccer @ Colonial Christian dismiss@1:45 depart@2:00 start@4:00

 

 

Informational softball meeting for all girls interested in participating in Varsity or MS/JV softball in the spring: TOMORROW - 12:00-12:30 Room #33041 (Coach O's room)

 

All athletes playing on a winter sport team: remember TOMORROW is Team Picture day. You can get picture forms from your coach, or the front office. These must be brought in on Wednesday with payment if you are ordering a photo. Check with your coach about which team jersey to bring, and the time and location of the picture.

 

 

GAME RESULTS REPORT

 

Date of game:  12/14/09

Team/Level: Varsity Boys Basketball

Opponent: vs. Westminster Acad

Score: 61-50 Loss

 

The varsity boys fought back from a 22 point deficit to get within 7, but fell short in the loss. Chris Walkerow led the Eagles with 19 points.

 

 

Date of game: 12/14/09

Team/Level: Varsity Girls Soccer

Opponent: Westminster Academy

Score: 2x1 Win

 

A tough and competitive game! Stopper, Freshman Stephanie Seagal and goalie Brianna Schieffer held the defense as our offense adjusted. With a few minutes in the 2nd half, 8th grader Karly Palmar score after receiving the ball in the area. With about 10minutes in the game WA score a goal which surprising our goalie. Carli Deibel dribbled a few mid-fielders, and invaded the area dribbling the defender and shoving the ball in the goal to lead the Eagles 2x1. Stopper, Freshman Stephanie Seagal gave 110% in the match and shutted down WA's stickers to keep the lead in the match.

 

 

Date of game:  12/14/2009
Level/Sport: Boys Varsity Soccer
Opponent: Zion
Score: 2-0 Win

Luke Jackson scored his tenth goal of the season and Jason Rich his first in a 2-0 win. Vinnie O'Hare had the shutout in goal.

 

 

 

 

 

On This Day in History

December 15, 1418: English pre-Reformer John Oldcastle is burned alive for his efforts to preserve and promote the cause of the Lollards (preachers who spread John Wycliffe's views). Shakespeare reportedly based his character Falstaff on Oldcastle.

 

The Word of God for the Day

Galatians 2:20  I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

 

The Official CCA Bad Joke of the Day

 

What kind of cheese just isn't yours?  Nacho cheese.

Morning Announcements for Monday, December 14th

Today is a Day 6
Today's Blocks 5 6 7 8 1 2

Today's Birthdays:  Trisha Seppey & Mr. Reilly

High School News:

CCA Fine Arts presents the Choral & Band Christmas Concert Christmas Around the World TONIGHT at 7:00 in the Theatre. This is a free event.

 

Students, and especially seniors, be sure to get your service hours completed.  This is a requirement for graduation.  The guidance office can tell you how many hours you still need to complete in order to graduate.  Be sure to get it done.  The Christmas break can be a great time to serve others and by doing so, to get your service hours completed.  Think about it and make it happen.

 

                                            

Clubs:

AP History Club will meet TODAY during lunch in Rooms 33021 and 33025

The Asian Club will meet TODAY during lunch in Ms. Cruz's room.  If you are interested in   the Asian culture come join us with CCA's newest club

The Game Club will meet TODAY is Doc's room during lunch.

NHS will meet TOMORROW.  Be sure to bring your cameras!

 

Athletics News:

 

JV Boys Basketball vs. WA dismiss@2:45 start@4:00

V Boys Basketball vs. WA start@5:30

V Boys Soccer vs. Zion dismiss@2:30 start@3:45

V Girls Soccer @ WA depart@3:45 start@5:00

Informational softball meeting for all girls interested in participating in Varsity or MS/JV softball in the spring: Wednesday, December 16 - 12:00-12:30 Room #33041 (Coach O's room)

 

All athletes playing on a winter sport team: remember this Wednesday, the 16th, is Team Picture day. You can get picture forms from your coach, or the front office. These must be brought in on Wednesday with payment if you are ordering a photo. Check with your coach about which team jersey to bring, and the time and location of the picture.

 

 

GAME RESULTS REPORT

 

Date of game  12/11/2009
Level/Sport Boys Varsity Soccer
Opponent Coral Springs Christian
Score 3-2 Loss

 

Date of game  12/12/2009
Level/Sport Varsity boys basketball
Opponent at Yeshiva
Score 65-55 Loss

 

 

On This Day in History

December 14, 1853: Illinois Institute is begun by Wesleyan abolitionists. The school became Wheaton College after its president, Jonathan Blanchard, asked local landowner Warren Wheaton for a large property donation, offering to name the school after him and "save [his] heirs the expense of a good monument.

 

The Word of God for the Day

 

Matthew 6:33   But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

The Official CCA Bad Joke of the Day

 

Did you hear about the guy who lost the entire left half of his body?  Yeah, but he's all right now.