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 Friday, April 25, 2025 – RED DAY

BREAK:    Cinnamon rolls

SOUPS:     Baja chicken enchilada, baked potato

MENU:      Pizza, veggies, fruit

VERSE OF THE WEEK: 

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them.”   Ecclesiastes 12:1  

GENERAL:

  • $2 DRESS DOWN DAYS – too many students have been paying with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters…coins will no longer be accepted unless they are rolled.
  • Time to think about…Community Service Hours!  15 hours are required each year you are at CAL for a total of 60 to graduate.  Half of the hours MUST be in community, and the balance either community or church.  Submit your hours as you serve them; there is no need to wait!  
  • Lost and found is overflowing…collect your items before they are donated!
  • Seniors: the Senior Award Program is on Monday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m.  Any scholarship offers that you have received (emailed or on paper), whether you plan to accept them or not, please email or make a copy and send/give to your Counselor.  All scholarship offers must be turned in to your Counselor by Wednesday, May 7th to ensure they are included in the end-of-the-year celebrations.
  • PROM– Juniors and Seniors, please join us on Friday, May 9th, for the 2025 Christian Academy Prom Banquet & Dance at The Ice House!  Tickets are now $85. If you are bringing a non-CAL date, please pick up a permission form in the office. On Prom Day, Juniors and Seniors will be dismissed after the 2nd block. YOU MUST BE AT SCHOOL TWO FULL BLOCKS TO ATTEND PROM. NO early dismissals, NO appointments, NO coming late/leaving early. Plan ahead to avoid disappointment! If you are an underclassman invited to attend Prom, you will not be dismissed at 11:25. If your parent/guardian sends an email for an early dismissal, you will be counted absent for the blocks missed.

MEETINGS:

  •  “Starving Artist Sale” to benefit the Alaska Mission Trip will be at break and after school until 4pm on Friday (April 25th).  Cash, check, Venmo or credit card!
  • The Spanish Honor Society will meet during break on Friday 4/25 in Mrs. Green’s room 125. We will discuss official positions for next year (president, vice president, secretary/treasurer); club cultural events to be held during the fall semester; and we’ll hear from Lydia Keary, this month’s presenter.
  • CAL Dramaticals Jr. presents Annie Jr. from April 25 – 26.  Evening performances will be at 6:30 pm, and Saturday matinee will be at 3 pm.  Tickets are $5 and may be purchased in the Media Center, at the door, or at cal.booktix.om.  Come on out and support the MS cast & crew!!!
CLUBS:
  • The Bake and Sample Club…yum…want to join us?  We will meet two Thursdays each month from 5 to 5:30.  When we meet, each member will bring a dessert they have made based on a common theme discussed at the last meeting! Together, we will discuss each other’s take on the theme and vote best dessert out of the group! The themes will challenge each member’s creativity and require a specific skill depending on the theme! There are no prior baking skills required to join this club, we will all be learning together!  Interested?  Sign up HERE!!!
  • Clubs?  We have lot and we want you to join in!  Check out our clubs, ask questions, and get involved!

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

  • NANNY NEEDED this summer for 3 boys ages 7, 5, and 3.  Call or text 502-830-1937 for more information!
  • CAL Technology is hiring for summer positions!  We are looking for part-time people, 20-24 hours a week, from Tuesday to Thursday during the summer.  Please click here for the job description and pick up an application in Mrs. Elliott’s office!
  • YMCA Northeast is looking for dependable workers for summer employment.  Needed…snack shack workers, lifeguards, slide attendants, and camp counselors.   You must be 15 years old.  Interested?  Email or text Ann at 502-291-6887 or email at  davisann502@yahoo.com
  • CAL Athletics is hiring gate workers.  You must be at least 16 and a junior, flexible evening and Saturday hours, and you may do your homework on downtime.  See Mrs. Elliott in the office for an application!

COUNSELORS: 

  • Do you live in Shelby County?  If yes, these scholarships are available for you to apply to!
    𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Awarded to a student pursuing an education degree, demonstrating kindness and a spirit of adventure, reflecting Brandi’s legacy as a beloved teacher and leader. (https://form.jotform.com/250857499270166)
    𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: For a Christian role model pursuing a trade certificate or license, embodying Greggory’s commitment to faith and community. (https://form.jotform.com/250914506259156)
    J𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Given to a varsity athlete who exemplifies leadership and academic dedication, inspired by Josh’s athleticism and character. (https://form.jotform.com/250905579846168)
    𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Supports students who actively contribute to their community with kindness, mirroring Michael’s spirit and courage. (https://form.jotform.com/250915263847160)
  • Students who are pursuing a degree in the field of cosmetology can apply for the Mary Jo Large Scholarship for Cosmetology. Students must possess high moral standards, sincerity, industry, thrift, kindness, and humility. Students must attend an accredited cosmetology school in the State of KY and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants may apply at https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/large   Deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm on April 29, 2025

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