100th Day at CCA

Today is the 100th day of school and students in Kindergarten are celebrating by wearing shirts with 100 things on them and by rotating through special activity centers. In these activity centers, parent volunteers lead the students in projects and crafts that reinforce the understanding of what 100 looks and feels like. Click here to see more photos of 100th day.

Kindergarten goes to the Farm

The Kindergarten Classes were able to have a close up look at all the animals. They spent the day learning about all kinds of animals, when they went for their field trip at Tradewinds Park. It was day filled with fun and learning!

To see more pictures of the fun they had click here.

Science at CCA is a Blast!

Mrs. Allen's kindergarten class had the best time learning all about bubbles in Science class this week. Bubbles were flying everywhere as they investigated the evidence of wind and air in our atmosphere. They had hands-on experience on how their lungs work and how to spot evidence of oxygen both inside and outside the bubbles. It was FUN!

It's Snowing in Mrs. Cark's Kindergarten Class!

Students in Mrs. Clark's kindergarten class had a great time pretending it was snowing in Fort Lauderdale last week! They played outside in their mittens and scarves, and had hot chocolate and smores at the picnic tables, and then returned to the classroom to read a book about snowmen, and to create an edible snowman out of sugar donuts and pretzel sticks. Each student created and decorated a paper snowman at home with their families, and brought them in to display in the classroom. Stop by the kindergarten classrooms sometime to see the wonderful snowmen hanging around!

Pajama Day in Pre-K!

There was lots of excitement in pre-k yesterday, as students "forgot" to get dressed for school! Mrs. Ellis's three day class enjoyed the day in their pajamas.

2nd Grade Class Leads in Worship

Miss Clark's 2nd grade class recently led worship for all three elementary chapels. It was a great opportunity for these students to see what it's like to prepare for and then lead students in a time of worshiping the Lord.

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Christian Author Visits CCA

Christian author, Sigmund Brouwer, spoke to hundreds CCA elementary, middle and high school students on January 14. His talk truly inspired a passion for writing in many of the kids. After his three speaking sessions in the theater, he conducted writing workshops for 4th and 5th graders in the media center.

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Snow Day

Mrs. Eynon's Kindergarten class had a Snow Day on Thursday.

The kids dressed up in their warm winter clothes and

had a snack of smores with hot chocolate.

CCA Elementary on Facebook

CCA Elementary now has a presence on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, look for the group "CCA Elementary."

Members of this group can connect with other people who are interested in CCA's elementary school, upload photos related to CCA's elementary, view upcoming events, and start or join in discussions about CCA's elementary.

If you are not yet a member of Facebook, it's free and you can join today and then get connected to the CCA Elementary Group. This is one more way to build community at CCA.

Students Caroling

Mrs. Whitley's 3rd grade class spreads Christmas cheer with some great caroling.

Second Graders Prepare to Give

Mrs. Agarth's class will be presenting the Christmas Message this Sunday at the Refuge. The students packed "love bags" to give to the homeless. They created an assembly line and filled the bags with an apple, snack bar, deodorant, socks, a candycane, and a special Christmas message.

Click here to see more photos of Mrs. Agarth's class preparing to give.

Gold Seal Quality of Care Awarded to CCA

CCA's pre-school program was again awarded the Department of Children and Families coveted Gold Seal Quality of Care award for the 2008-2009 school year. This Gold Seal is awarded to pre-school programs who have met certain criteria for excellence in early education or child care.
The DCF Child Care Program Office is responsible for approving accrediting agencies for participation in the Gold Seal Quality Care Program. These accrediting agencies must meet or exceed the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, the standards of the National Association of Family Child Care, or the standards of the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation Commission. Our accrediting bodies (ACSI and SACS) meet or exceed those standards.
The Gold Seal Quality Care Program does not contain a set of independent standards. Rather, it is a level of care that exceeds the minimum child care licensing standards established by the Florida Statutes ( F.S. ) and the Florida Administrative Code ( F.A.C ) by meeting the higher standards of the approved accrediting agencies. Child care providers who are accredited by one or more of the approved agencies, are issued a Gold Seal certificate by the Child Care Program Office recognizing their achievement. We are blessed to have received this award from the state of Florida's Department of Children and Families.
For more information about the Gold Seal status of CCA, you may visit the DCF web site at www.myflorida.com/childcare and click on "Provider Search" to locate our program.

Mrs. Eynon's Thanksgiving Party

Mrs. Eynon's kindergarten class celebrated Thanksgiving becoming Little Indians with their own special Indian names. They had a party filled with fun activites and games. The kids enjoyed making turkeys and having their faces painted.

Armistice Day

The 5th grade class of Mrs Vasquez are seen here celebrating Armistice Day. The 5th grade students recently studied World War I and ended the unit with an Armistice Day Celebration. Armistice Day commemorated the end of World War I and honored the men and women who served in the war. We now call this day Veterans Day to honor all the Americans who have served in the armed forces.

Mrs. Contento's 2nd Grade Pop Up Poster Project

The students in Mrs. Contento's 2nd grade class proudly present their pop up poster project to their classmates and families.

Bible Buddies

Mr. Fanning's 8th graders led Mrs. Webb's third graders in a Bible study on this month's virtue, reverence.

Special Visitor to Science Lab

Mrs. Lozano's science lab had a special visitor.

Respond to this post if you know what kind of owl this is. Click here to see more of Gee, the owl, at CCA.

Third Grade Recorder Class with Mrs. Adkins

Reminder to third grade students

Recorder class every Wednesday morning in Mrs Adkins music room.
7:25 AM to 7:55 AM. All are welcome and invited to attend. Classes are free and encouraged to all third grade students that have not reached a yellow belt.

Kimberly Adkins
CCA-Fine Arts
Calvary Christian Academy
Music PK-3954-556-4436

Varying Exceptionalities Class Election

The VE class elected Josiah Schwartz for President of the Day. They learned about the voting process, held their own election, and paraded their patriotic spirit through the school. It was a great day for our VE class.

Mrs. Whitley's class learns about cells

Third Graders have been learning about the basic building block of life, the cell. They have built models of a plant cell, examined an egg yolk, and observed plant cells under a microscope. They have been learning that cells specialize to form tissues and organs, and have recognized differences between the two. To finish off this unit, Third Graders created their own edible cells and had a delicious time!

After School Skate Club

The after school skate club kids were able to learn the steps involved in making their own skate boards. It was a great lesson for every one. Educational and Fun!!

Mrs. Allen's Kindergarten Class goes to the Fire Station

Students from Mrs. Allen's Kindergarten class went on a field trip to the Fire Station. It was so much fun!!

Worming their way through books!

Elementary students are "Worming their way through books!" Stop by the bulletin board outside the Library Media Center to see which class is in the lead as the worms inch their way across the board. Worms are moved weekly according to how many AR points each class has earned. The results reflect all points earned in the 2nd quarter. The class with the highest points in each grade level will be rewarded with an ice cream party at the end of the quarter. The board and treats are sponsored by the CCA Community Fellowship.

And the Winner Is...

The votes have been counted and the winner is… John McCain. The 4th grade students at CCA elected John McCain to be the president of the United States with 84 votes while Barack Obama received 13 votes. Students learned important lessons about citizenship and democracy and are eager to see the results of the national election!

Iron Chef in the Varying Exceptionalities Classroom

The Varying Exceptionalities Class is learning daily living skills on Friday afternoons. Last month, they learned how to bake, boil, and fry potatoes.

5th Grade Trip to Lake Swan

Psalm 104:24 How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdon you made them all, the earth is full of your creation.

Thursday morning bright and early, students, parents and teachers headed to Melrose, Florida near Gainesville for an outdoor learning experience taught from a biblical perspective. The students observed God's creation in its natural state, enjoyed hands-on learning experiences and participated in cooperative team building and problem solving activities. The students learned how to canoe across the beautiful spring-fed lake and then enjoyed a swim in the crystal clear, cool waters. Thursday evening provided clear skies for the students to observe many of the stars and constellations created by our Almighty God. Everyone enjoyed a time of worship, testimonies and s'mores around the campfire. Friday morning the students rose to cool crisp temperatures and enjoyed a hearty breakfast to prepare them for a morning of classes that included learning about the importance of our Florida aquifer and God's plan for even the smallest of critters.