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Friday Letter 1/6/23

Upcoming Events

January

  • 1/16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

February

  • 2/2-3 – Jr High Spiritual Retreat

Parent Corner


Students of the Week


Upper Elementary Intramurals


High School Sports

Girls’ Basketball

Upcoming Games

  • 1/9 – Monday – Ka’u @ CLA – 5:00 PM at the Old Mill Field House
  • 1/13 – Friday – Kea’au @ CLA – 5:00 PM at the Old Mill Field House
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Friday Letter 12/30/22

Happy New Year from CLA!

Upcoming Events

January

  • 1/4 – Wednesday – 3rd Quarter Begins

Star of Wonder – Elementary Christmas Program Video

Click above to watch

Star of Wonder – created by Dave Clark and Jayme Thompson.

Cast:

Aria Arakaki – Superstar
Kameaaloha Wong – North Star
Italia Pettus – Lucky Star
Micah Roberts – Rock Star
Christian Horvath – Falling Star
Reagan Pauly – Mary
Josiah Arakaki – Joseph
Josias Peralta – Moon

Look Up w/ This Little Light of Mine – PreK
Hangin’ Around the Heavens – 1st Grade
God Chooses Who He Uses – Kindergarten
A Big Band of Shepherds – 3rd Grade
Shine on Us – 4th Grade
Constellation Celebration – 5th Grade

We would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Alicia Yogi and Mrs. Ann Lorenzo for directing this year’s Christmas program. Thank you Mr. John Glenn for designing parts of the stage for the production. Thank you CLA’s Jr. High Art Class for helping with decorating the stage. Thank you to the teachers for taking care of their students and thank you students for your hard work and dedication to the songs. Thank you cast for taking on these important roles. Thank you, Mr. Isaac Shrinski for organizing the Audio, Visual, and Lighting for the production. Thank you to Judah Shrinski, Megan Gray, and Alex Gray for filming the performance.

Game Club


Upper Elementary Intramurals


High School Sports

Girls’ Basketball

Upcoming Games

  • 1/5 – Thursday – CLA @ Kohala – 5:00PM (players leave CLA at 1:30 p.m.)

Practice Schedule

  • 1/2 – Monday – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 1/3 – Tuesday – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 1/4 – Wednesday – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 1/6 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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Friday Letters

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
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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!