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Author: Alden Arakaki

  • Friday Letter 12/16/22

    Upcoming Events

    December

    • 12/16 – Start of Christmas Break – No School

    January

    • 1/4 – 3rd Quarter Begins

    Kea’au Light Parade


    Game Club


    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    Upcoming Games

    • 12/22 – Thursday – Honoka’a @ CLA – 5:00PM

    Practice Schedule

    • 12/19 – Monday – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • 12/20 – Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • 12/21 – Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • 12/23 – Friday – No Practice
  • Friday Letter 12/9/22

    Upcoming Events

    December

    • 12/10 – Kea’au Light Parade – *See flyer below for details
    • 12/12 – Jr High Performing Arts & High School Choir Christmas Program @ 6:00PM in the Rosie O’ Pavilion
    • 12/13 – 12/15 – Jr High & High School Finals – Early dismissal for all grades. No lunch or after school care.
    • 12/14 – Pre-5th Star Party
    • 12/16 – 1/3 – Christmas Break – No School

    January

    • 1/4 – 3rd Quarter Begins

    Final Exam Schedule – High School

    Tuesday, December 13, 2022
    8:00 – 9:15 a.m. – 2nd hour exam
    9:30 – 10:45 a.m. – 4th hour exam
    11:00 – 12:15 p.m. – 7th hour exam
    12:15 p.m. – School dismissed

    Wednesday, December 14, 2022
    8:00 – 9:15 a.m. – 1st hour exam
    9:30 – 10:45 a.m. – 5th hour exam
    11:00 – 12:15 p.m.- 6th hour exam
    12:15 p.m. – School dismissed

    Thursday, December 15, 2022
    8:00 – 9:15 a.m. – 3rd hour exam
    9:30 – 10 a.m. – Clean the courtyard
    10:00 – 11:30 p.m. – Christmas parties
    11:45 a.m. – School dismissed


    Parent Corner


    Kea’au Light Parade


    Star Party – Wednesday, December 14th




    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    Upcoming Games

    • 12/13 Tuesday @ Kealakehe – 5:00PM
      • Leaving school at 1:30PM. Returning around 9:00PM
    • 12/16 – Friday @ Konawaena – 5:00PM
      • Leaving school at 1:30PM. Returning around 9:00PM

    Finals Week Practice Schedule

    • 12/12 – Monday – 3:00PM – 4:00PM
    • 12/14 – Wednesday – 1:00PM – 3:00PM
    • 12/15 – Thursday – 1:00PM – 3:00PM

    Boys’ Soccer

    • 12/12 – CLA @ Kea’au – 3:00PM
  • Friday Letter 12/2/22

    Upcoming Events

    December

    • 12/5 -Preschool / Elementary Christmas Program 6:00PM in the Old Mill Field House
    • 12/10 – Kea’au Light Parade – *See flyer below for details and waiver
    • 12/12 – Jr High Performing Arts & High School Choir Christmas Program @ 6:00PM in the Rosie O’ Pavilion
    • 12/13 – 12/15 – Jr High & High School Finals – Early dismissal for all grades
    • 12/16 – 1/3 – Christmas Break – No School

    January

    • 1/4 – 3rd Quarter Begins

    Parent Corner



    Elementary Christmas Program Dinner

    Spam musubi, a cookie, a package of fruit snacks,  and a Capri Sun  DELICIOUS!!!! Pre-orders end on Sunday, December 4
    Order pick up will be Monday, December 5 from 4:30pm – 5:00pm

    STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT UNTIL THEY ARE DROPPED OFF WITH THEIR TEACHER AT 5:15PM.  Thank you for your understanding and your help with this.   

    Pick-up will be at the Canefire Kitchen next to the Rosie O

    $6.00 each (The cost will be charged to your CLA account.)  **Thank you!!!!  We appreciate your support.

     If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Shrinski- ashrinski@clahawaii.org or Mr. Shrinski- dshrinski@clahawaii.org

    Mahalo!


    Girls Basketball Frozen Steak Fundraiser Last Call

    Design by: Rylan Aguinaldo – 9th Grade

    This is the last call for frozen steak orders!
    The CLA Girls’ Basketball team is selling frozen steak packs (4 – 8 oz. sirloin steaks) for $25. The proceeds will go towards covering team costs like new uniforms, practice jerseys, transportation for road games, team t-shirts, and end of the year awards.

    If you’d like to place an order, please click on the link below!



    Students of the Week


    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    12/3 – Honoka’a Tournament

    • 1:30PM – CLA @ UH Lab
    • 3:00PM – CLA @ Honoka’a

    *Practice is M-F from 3:00PM – 5:00PM on non-game days

    Boys’ Soccer

    • 12/6 – CLA @ Kona – 3:00PM
    • 12/9 – Makua Lani @ CLA – 3:00PM
    • 12/12 – CLA @ Kea’au – 3:00PM
  • Friday Letter 11/25/22

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • 11/28 – “Home Sweet Home Court” – *See flyer for details
    • 12/2 – Bake Sale Fundraiser

    December

    • 12/5 -Preschool / Elementary Christmas Program 6:00PM in the Old Mill Field House
    • 12/10 – Kea’au Light Parade – *See flyer below for details and waiver
    • 12/12 – Jr High Performing Arts & High School Choir Christmas Program @ 6:00PM in the Rosie O’ Pavilion

    1st Quarter Honor Roll – 1st thru 8th Grade

    1st – 3rd Grade

    4th & 5th Grade

    6th – 8th Grade




    Students of the Week


    Home Sweet Home Court

    The day has finally come! After 3 varsity seasons and zero home games, we will finally host our first home games this season! In honor of this we will be holding a basketball fun night on Monday, November 28th from 5:30PM – 7:00PM at the Old Mill Field House. Admission is free and all students, family, and friends are welcome to attend.

    Here is what you can look forward to at this event:

    • Gotcha Competition (open to all attendees)
    • Canefire Basketball Trivia (open to all attendees)
    • Half Court Shot Contest (participants selected at random)
    • 3 Point Shooting Contest (participants pre-selected)
    • CLA Faculty vs Girls’ Varsity Game
    • Free hot dogs and drinks
    • prizes and more!

    We’ll see you at the Field House!


    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 11/28 – Home Sweet Home Court! (*See flyer above for details)
    • 12/3 – Honoka’a Tournament – Times TBD
    • *Practice is M-F from 3:00PM – 5:00PM on non-game days
  • Friday Letter 11/18/22

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • 11/19 – Family Dinner, Games & Movie Night – Missions Fundraiser
    • 11/23 – High School Thanksgiving Lunch (See flyer for details)
    • 11/23 – Jr High Thanksgiving Lunch
    • 11/24 & 11/25 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
    • 11/28 – “Home, Sweet Home” – Varsity Girls Basketball Event

    December

    • 12/5 -Preschool / Elementary Christmas Program 6:00PM in the Old Mill Field House
    • 12/10 – Kea’au Light Parade
    • 12/12 – Jr High Performing Arts & High School Choir Christmas Program @ 6:00PM in the Rosie O’ Pavilion

    Parent Corner


    This Saturday, November 19th, the Italy Missions Trip Team will be hosting a Dinner, Games & Movie, fundraiser at the Rosie O’ Pavilion from 6:00PM – 8:30PM. Tickets are $10 and includes dinner.

    On the menu for dinner: Chili & Rice with a drink. *Additionally, snacks will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the CLA Missions Team. There are a LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS for this event. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the CLA lower campus office or at the door on the night of the event.


    Parents and additional family/friends are welcome with the purchase of a ticket. All preschoolers (4 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult).

    – We hope to see you there!


    1st Quarter Honor Roll – 1st thru 8th Grade

    1st – 3rd Grade

    4th & 5th Grade

    6th – 8th Grade


    High School Honor Roll & Principal’s List

    Principal’s List for first quarter (All As)

    • 9th grade – Liana Costales, Lauren Johnson, Eli Rushton, Samuel Shrinski
    • 10th grade – Ethan Bartz, Emma DeCleene, Cameron Elijah Montrose
    • 11th grade – Alexandra Gray
    • 12th grade – Christian Lee

    Honor Roll for first quarter (All As and Bs with an average of 90% or higher)

    • 9th grade – Adrianna Mukai, Emily Vogt
    • 10th grade – Caedence Basque, Yuisa Nakamura
    • 11th grade – Bethany De Loach, Wehi Kahele, Noel Ventenilla, Lily Vogt
    • 12th grade – Joshua DeCleene, Kamille Febo-Santiago, Megan Gray, Elianna Mukai, Caleb Vogt





    Home, Sweet Home

    The day has finally come! After 3 varsity seasons and zero home games, we will finally host our first home games this season! In honor of this we will be holding a basketball fun night on Monday, November 28th from 5:30PM – 7:00PM at the Old Mill Field House. Admission is free and all students, family, and friends are welcome to attend.

    Here is what you can look forward to at this event:

    • Gotcha Competition (open to all attendees)
    • Canefire Basketball Trivia (open to all attendees)
    • Half Court Shot Contest (participants selected at random)
    • 3 Point Shooting Contest (participants pre-selected)
    • CLA Faculty vs Girls’ Varsity Game
    • Free hotdogs
    • prizes and more!

    We’ll see you at the Field House!


    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 11/28 – Home, Sweet Home! (*See flyer above for details)
    • 12/3 – Honoka’a Tournament – Times TBD
    • *Practice is M-F from 3:00PM – 5:00PM on non-game days
  • Friday Letter 11/11/22

    Friday Letter 11/11/22

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • 11/24 & 11/25 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
    • 12/5 -Preschool / Elementary Christmas Program 6pm in the Old Mill Field House



    Order your Canefire Fan Shirt!

    With winter sports quickly approaching, you’ll want to be wearing the Canefire fan shirt to each game/meet/match! These shirts can also be worn on Fridays with jeans or Lands End CLA bottoms. Click below to place your order! Order window closes on Sunday, November 13th!


    Upper Elementary Intramurals



    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 11/14 – 5:00PM – CLA @ Kamehameha
    • 11/21 – 5:00PM – CLA @ Hilo High
    • 12/1 – 5:00PM – HPA @ CLA – First home game ever!
    • 12/3 – Honoka’a Tournament – Times TBD
    • *Practice is M-F from 3:00pm – 5:00pm

    Boys’ Soccer

    • 11/2 – Saturday – JV Tournament @ HPA
  • Friday Letter 11/4/22

    Friday Letter 11/4/22

    Upcoming Events

    November

    • 11/9 – * $1 Free Dress
    • 11/9 – 11/11 – High School Spiritual Retreat at KMC
    • 11/10 – Veterans’ Day Field Trip (Preschool and Elementary)


    Pre-orders end on Tuesday,  November 8, 2022
    Order pick up Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 6:45am- 8:00am
    Pick-up will be at the Canefire Kitchen next to the Rosie O

    $6.00 (Cash only, please)  **Thank you!!!!  We appreciate your support.

     If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rombow – trombow@clahawaii.org

    Mahalo!


    Parent Corner



    Order your Canefire Fan Shirt!

    With winter sports quickly approaching, you’ll want to be wearing the Canefire fan shirt to each game/meet/match! These shirts can also be worn on Fridays with jeans or Lands End CLA bottoms. Click below to place your order! Order window closes on Sunday, November 13th!


    Upper Elementary Intramurals



    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 11/7 – 4:50PM – Parent meeting @ Old Mill Field House
    • 11/14 – 5:00PM – CLA @ Kamehameha
    • 11/21 – 5:00PM – CLA @ Hilo High
    • 12/1 – 5:00PM – HPA @ CLA – First home game ever!
    • 12/3 – Honoka’a Tournament – Times TBD
    • *Practice is M-F from 3:00pm – 5:00pm

    Boys’ Soccer

    • 11/5 – Saturday – 8:00AM – JV Tournament @ Waiakea High
    • 11/7 – Monday – Varisty practice begins
  • Friday Letter 10/28/22

    Friday Letter 10/28/22

    Congratulations Christian!

    Earlier this week, Christian Liberty Academy senior, Christian Lee, competed in the HHSAA Air Riflery State Championship on O’ahu. We are so proud of you! Great job to the entire air riflery team and their coach, Brette Gray.

    CLA Cross Country competing at the State Championship Race this Saturday!

    Prayers up for our cross country runners as they race on Kaua’i.

    Sophomore, Ethan Bartz, medaled (19th) at the BIIF Championship race last Saturday. Kamille Febo-Santiago and Emma DeCleene qualified for states and Judah Shrinski and Elijah Montrose qualified as alternates for the State Championships.

    Go Canefire!

    Clockwise from bottom left: Emma DeCleene, Ethan Bartz, Troy Rimel, Morgan Zuhl, Elijah Montrose, and Kamille Febo-Santiago.

    Upcoming Events

    October

    • 10/31 – Orange Out Day

    November

    • 11/9 – 11/11 – High School Spiritual Retreat at KMC
    • 11/10 – Veterans’ Day Field Trip (Preschool and Elementary)


    Parent Corner



    Upper Elementary Intramurals



    High School Sports

    Cross Country

    STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Saturday, October 29 @ Kaua’i

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 10/31 – Practice officially starts on Monday, October 31st from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. The rest of the week will be from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Any and all high school girls are welcome!

  • Friday Letter 10/21/22

    Friday Letter 10/21/22

    Upcoming Events

    October

    • 10/25 – PSAT/NMSQT – 11th Grade
    • 10/31 – Orange Out Day

    November

    • 11/9 – 11/11 – High School Spiritual Retreat at KMC


    Parent Corner



    Upper Elementary Intramurals



    High School Sports

    Cross Country

    BIIF CHAMPIONSHIPS – Saturday, October 22 at Kamehameha

    • 9:00 a.m. – Coed Open Race
    • 9:45 a.m. – Girls Championship Race
    • 10:30 a.m. – Boys Championship Race

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 10/31 – Practice officially starts

  • Friday Letter 10/14/22

    Friday Letter 10/14/22

    Upcoming Events

    October

    • 10/17 – 2nd Quarter Begins – Students back to school
    • 10/19 – ASVAB Test for 11th grade
    • 10/20 – School Pictures – retakes / make up day
    • 10/20 & 10/21 – Parent-teacher conference (Preschool & Elementary)
    • 10/21 – College Fair for 11th and 12 Grade – Field Trip form going home on Wednesday, 10/19
    • 10/25 – PSAT/NMSQT – 11th Grade

    Pre-orders end on Tuesday,  October 18, 2022
    Order pick up Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 6:45am- 8:00am
    Pick-up will be at the Canefire Kitchen next to the Rosie O

    $6.00 (Cash only, please)  **Thank you for understanding the price increase.  We appreciate your support.

     If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rombow – trombow@clahawaii.org

    Mahalo!


    Upper Elementary Intramurals


    Ola’a Family Fest 2022

    Thank you so much for supporting the first annual, Ola’a Family Fest. From selling steak tickets, donating to the rummage sale, and volunteering with games and other booths, you all were integral to the success of our event. We can’t thank you enough! We hope that you all had a great time last Saturday.



    High School Sports

    Girls’ Basketball

    • 10/31 – Practice officially starts