Director's Message
Dear CCA Community, February was a busy and exciting month!! The positive news is spreading about our award winning and highest achieving public school in Cherokee County. YOU are our biggest advocate to share your experiences for the rigorous education and climate here at CCA. Being a Patriot is being family. Our small class sizes, Core Knowledge Curriculum, Eureka math, and Core Virtues make us both unique and successful. Check out this month’s newsletter to see our awards and curriculum highlights!
Please share the news of our open enrollment for NEW students in grades 4K through 9th grade for next school year. The enrollment portal for students 4K-9th grade may be found here, but are also on the main page of our website via the Enroll Now button. The best way to guarantee a spot and not be on a waitlist is to go ahead and enroll them for THIS CURRENT school year. Have them drop by or schedule a school tour today! We have limited space in most all grade levels so have them get in touch soon!
We are also excited to announce that we have now been approved for 9th grade next school year by the Charter Institute at Erskine. We will be sharing more information with upper grades families and planning events later in the spring.
Mr. Byrd, School Director
Coach Willie Jefferies “Success Has No Zip Code” Event
On Friday, February 23rd, our middle school students had the honor of seeing the documentary "Success Has No Zip Code: The Story of Coach Willie Jeffries" and then stopping by the Cherokee County Museum to meet a Cherokee County American hero!
Coach Jefferies has helped transform and shape the lives of many in our county, state, and nation. What an excellent way to honor black history month by celebrating a person who has impacted many families across Cherokee County! Thank you, Coach Jeffries for your words of wisdom and your commitment to shape the lives of many generations!
Palmetto Veterans Home Visit
On February 20th our second grader students enjoyed passing out their Valentine cards at the Palmetto Veterans Home! The patients enjoyed getting to socialize with them! We LOVE our Veterans and appreciate their service and sacrifice to our country!
Archery News
Our award winning CCA Archery team competed at the State Indoor Championship on Saturday, February 17th in Lexington. Brody Church won 1st place in the Youth Male Open Division! Also representing CCA were Lynsey Farr, Matthew Jarman, Chrissi Snuggs, Luis Diaz, Wylie Wood and William Wood. Way to go CCA Patriots!
Students vs Staff Basketball Game
On February 15th, the CCA students competed against the staff. The students beat the staff by a score of 29-24. Big thanks to all who played and those who came out to show their support. This was a fantastic way to end our first season of organized middle school sports at CCA!
Kindergarten CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) - “Kings and Queens”
On February 14th Kindergarteners wrapped up their CKLA unit on Wednesday by having Kings & Queens Day. They were the cutest royals we’ve ever seen! It is amazing to see how much our students have grown academically in just ½ a year.
Sweetheart Dance
Our CCA Elementary Sweetheart Dance was a blast for our students and families! We love building partnerships with our families. We had over 240 parents and students who enjoyed this special evening. A huge thank you to our incredible PTO for making it all possible. Your hard work and dedication made the evening truly special.
Core Virtues
February - Love of Country
Love of Country means being devoted to our nation—loving its ideals, honoring its heroes, respecting its past, and working hard for a just and noble future.
Teachers were encouraged to make good use of the February civic holidays (Presidents' Day – formerly Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays) and concurrent Black History Month to encourage attachment to, and a sense of responsibility toward, our civic communities. Black History Month offers teachers the opportunity to showcase the work of many African-Americans who have enriched our nation and fought for its betterment. If you missed any of the Martin Luther King, Jr. biographies in January, this month is a good time to round out that reading.
Finally, a word to teachers and parents: Historically, American schools have been charged with helping to form the nation's youngest citizens. A sense of the nation's history, both its triumphs and failings, heroes and heroines, prepares students for future challenges, and also encourages a shared sense of identity and belonging. Classical schools, Core Knowledge schools, and others with strong American (and World) History programs continue this important tradition. To remind us all, of why we tell the rich American story, we feature a link to E.D. Hirsch, Jr.'s important article, "A Sense of Belonging," which describes the ongoing need for the nation's schools to educate not just high-achievers, but good citizens.
February 2024 Core Virtues Newsletter https://www.corevirtues.net/
Elementary/Middle "Students of the Month"
The students featured this month were chosen by our specials and elective teachers for showing leadership and Patriot pride in their classes.
Elementary
Sophia Hutchinson, 4th Grade
Ms. White says Sophia goes above and beyond in music to listen and learn, and as a result of her efforts, she is excelling!
Wylie Wood, 5th Grade
Mr. Kirby says Wylie is a great student who is doing an impressive job in band class. Wylie plays the saxophone.
Middle School
Eli Wheeler, 6th Grade
Ms. Brooks says that she is always impressed by Eli. He is incredibly polite and has great manners, and he opens doors for others. She has even witnessed him picking up trash to help keep our campus clean.
Sara Cohen, 7th Grade
Mr. Greene says that Sara listens and participates in whatever he asks in class. He appreciates her willingness to work hard!
Community Corner
We want to take a moment to highlight one of our community businesses and thank them for their support for our school! Recently, WoodmenLife - Gaffney, SC Chapter 74 presented school supplies to our school. Chapter members Elizabeth and Henry McDaniel along with COA Randy Barnett presented supplies to elementary principal Dr. Walker. We appreciate our many community sponsors!
PTO NEWS & Upcoming Events
*Quarter 4 Car Line Fast Pass on sale until March 1st. $5 per ticket
(Skip the car line and get the golden pass to be 1st in line.)
*PTO membership booth will be set up at 4k/5k registration on 3/7.
*March 23rd CCA Yard Sale (more info to come)
*Spirit Store Launch began 2/27. Every student and staff will receive a $10 off code that will be good until 3/11. Flyers will be sent home on 2/27 and posted on social media. All orders will be shipped straight to the students home and delivered within 2 weeks of the order date.
Please check out the options by clicking here. Use the code SPIRIT311 for 25% off!