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Category: Friday Letters

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  • Friday Letter 8/23/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    September 2024

    • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day (no school)
    • Friday, September 20 to Saturday, September 21 – Rummage Sale
    • Tuesday, September 24 – Picture Day

    Believe Fundraiser

    Rummage Sale

    Canefire Way: Gate Schedule

    The high school gate schedule will be effective as of Monday, August 19.

    • Driving Gate will be open from 6:15am-7:00pm daily.
    • Walking Gate will be open at 7:20am daily.

    Looking to serve here at CLA?

    We are hiring for the following positions:

    Substitute Teachers: Click here to apply

    Coaches: Click here to apply

    -Girls’ Volleyball Coach

    -Boys’ Basketball Coach

    -Track Coach

    Students of the Week: August 19-23

    Students of the Week: August 26-30

    To register for the Liko A’e Fall camp, click here.

    High School Athletics

    Volleyball Game Tickets

    You can buy tickets for single games or you can save money by buying a season pass.

    Click here to buy volleyball tickets.

    Fall Sports

    Girls Volleyball

    Upcoming Games:

    • Saturday, August 24 @ 10a Away Game: CLA @ Kamehameha
    • Tuesday, August 27 @ 5p Home Game: Kamehameha @ CLA
    • Wednesday, September 4 @ 5p Away Game: CLA @ Waiakea

    Practice:

    • Monday – Friday 3pm – 4:30 pm

    Air Riflery

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Saturday, August 31 @ 9am: Hilo High School
    • Saturday, September 7 @ 9a: Hilo High School
    • Saturday, September 14 @ 9a: Waiakea High School

    Practice:

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3pm – 5:30 pm

    Please email bgray@clahawaii.org if you have any questions.

    Cross Country

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Friday, August 30 @ 3:30pm: Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    • Saturday, September 7 @ 9am: Waiakea High School
    • Saturday, September 14 @ 9am: Kea’au High School

    Practice:

    • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3pm – 4:30pm
    • Tuesday & Thursday 6am – 7:15am

    Please email mzuhl@clahawaii.org for the Group Code to access the group in TeamReach.

  • Friday Letter 8/16/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    September 2024

    • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day (no school)
    • Friday, September 20 to Saturday, September 21 – Rummage Sale
    • Tuesday, September 24 – Picture Day

    Drop-Off & Pick-Up Times

    Preschool & Elementary:

    • CLA Early Morning Drop Off: 6:45am-7:20am ($1) 
    • CLA Drop Off: 7:20am-8:00am
    • Tardy Bell: 8:00am 

    Junior High & High School:

    • CLA Early Morning Drop Off: 6:45am-7:20am (Jr. High – $1) 
    • CLA Drop Off: 7:20am-7:55am
    • Tardy Bell: 7:55am 

    Canefire Way: Gate Schedule

    The high school gate schedule will be effective as of Monday, August 19.

    • Driving Gate will be open from 6:15am-7:00pm daily.
    • Walking Gate will be open at 7:20am daily.

    Bake Sale

    To pre-order fried rice, click here.

    Rummage Sale

    Looking to serve here at CLA?

    We are hiring for the following positions:

    Substitute Teachers: Click here to apply

    Coaches: Click here to apply

    -Girls’ Volleyball Coach

    -Boys’ Basketball Coach

    -Track Coach

    High School Athletics

    Sports Physical – All high school athletes that compete in a BIIF sport need to have a valid* “Sports Physical” form completed and turned in to Mr. Arakaki before official practice and competition. It is recommended that physicals be completed during the summer to ensure that student athletes are eligible for the entire school year, not needing to deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment during the school year.

    Sports Physical Form can be downloaded here

    *Sports Physicals are valid for one calendar year.

    Volleyball Game Tickets

    You can buy tickets for single games or you save money by buying a season pass.

    Click here to buy volleyball tickets.

    Fall Sports

    Girls Volleyball

    Upcoming Games:

    • Friday, August 16 @ 5pm Home Game: CLA vs. Assets School (Preseason)
    • Saturday, August 17 @ 1pm Home Game: CLA vs. Assets School (Preseason)
    • Monday, August 19 @ 5pm Home Game: Pahoa @ CLA

    Practice:

    • Monday – Friday 3pm – 4:30 pm

    Air Riflery

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Friday, August 16: Hilo High School (Preseason) canceled
    • Saturday, August 17: Hilo High School (Preseason)
    • Saturday, August 31 @ 8am: Hilo High School

    Practice:

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3pm – 5:30 pm

    Please email bgray@clahawaii.org if you have any questions.

    Cross Country

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Friday, August 30 @ 3:30pm: Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    • Saturday, September 7 @ 9am: Waiakea High School
    • Saturday, September 14 @ 9am: Kea’au High School

    Practice:

    • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3pm – 4:30pm
    • Tuesday & Thursday 6am – 7:15am

    Please email mzuhl@clahawaii.org for the Group Code to access the group in TeamReach.

  • Friday Letter 8/9/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    September 2024

    • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day (no school)

    Back-to-School Information

    Visit our website clahawaii.org for back-to-school information.

    Drop-Off & Pick-Up Times

    Preschool & Elementary:

    • CLA Early Morning Drop Off: 6:45am-7:20am ($1) 
    • CLA Drop Off: 7:20am-8:00am
    • Tardy Bell: 8:00am 

    Junior High & High School:

    • CLA Early Morning Drop Off: 6:45am-7:20am (Jr. High – $1) 
    • CLA Drop Off: 7:20am-7:55am
    • Tardy Bell: 7:55am 

    New Road: Canefire Way

    Please watch the following video on how to use our new road, Canefire Way.

    Driving Gate will be open at 6:15am daily.

    Walking Gate will be open at 7:20am daily.

    Rummage Sale

    High School Athletics

    Sports Physical – All high school athletes that compete in a BIIF sport need to have a valid* “Sports Physical” form completed and turned in to Mr. Arakaki before official practice and competition. It is recommended that physicals be completed during the summer to ensure that student athletes are eligible for the entire school year, not needing to deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment during the school year.

    Sports Physical Form can be downloaded here

    *Sports Physicals are valid for one calendar year.

    Fall Sports

    Girls Volleyball

    Practice:

    • Monday – Friday 3pm – 4:30 pm

    Upcoming Games:

    • Friday, August 16 @ 5pm Home Game: CLA vs. Assets School (Preseason)
    • Saturday, August 17 @ 10am Home Game: CLA vs. Assets School (Preseason)
    • Monday, August 19 @ 5pm Home Game: Pahoa @ CLA

    Air Riflery

    Practice:

    • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3pm – 5:30 pm

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Friday, August 16: Hilo High School (Preseason)
    • Saturday, August 17: Hilo High School (Preseason)
    • Saturday, August 31 @ 8am: Hilo High School

    Please email bgray@clahawaii.org if you have any questions.

    Cross Country

    Practice:

    • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3pm – 4:30pm
    • Tuesday & Thursday 6am – 7:15am

    Upcoming Meets:

    • Friday, August 30 @ 3:30pm: Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    • Saturday, September 7 @ 9am: Waiakea High School
    • Saturday, September 14 @ 9am: Kea’au High School

    Please email mzuhl@clahawaii.org for the Group Code to access the group in TeamReach.

  • Friday Letter 8/2/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    • Monday, August 5th – Open House & New Road Dedication
    • Wednesday, August 7th – First Day of School – Noon dismissal

    Back-to-School Information

    Visit our website clahawaii.org for back-to-school information.

    Open House

    Monday, August 5th

    4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Preschool- 5th grade families are welcome to tour classrooms anytime between 4:30-5:15 p.m.

    Divisional Meetings

    • 4:30 p.m. Preschool Meeting on the Preschool Lanai
    • 5:00 p.m. Incoming 6th grade and new 7th & 8th grade student & parent orientation in the Monarch Room (upstairs in the jr high area)
    • 5:15 p.m. Elementary Meeting in the Rosie O’ Pavilion
    • 6:00 p.m. High School Meeting in the high school courtyard
    • 6:30 p.m. New Road Dedication: CANEFIRE WAY

    *Family school supplies may be dropped off in designated areas during open house.

    New Road: Canefire Way

    Please watch the following video on how to use our new road, Canefire Way. Come and join us for our New Road Dedication on Monday, August 5 after Open House @ 6:30pm.

    Driving Gate will be open at 6:15am daily.

    Walking Gate will be open at 7:20am daily.

    1st Day of School

    The first day of school is Wednesday, August 7th. The entire school is dismissed at 12:00 p.m. that day (No lunch or Afterschool Care Provided).

    Afterschool Care (Preschool-8th grade) will begin on Thursday, August 8th.

    August Lunch Menu

    High School Athletics

    Sports Physical – All high school athletes that compete in a BIIF sport need to have a valid* “Sports Physical” form completed and turned in to Mr. Arakaki before official practice and competition. It is recommended that physicals be completed during the summer to ensure that student athletes are eligible for the entire school year, not needing to deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment during the school year.

    Sports Physical Form can be downloaded here

    *Sports Physicals are valid for one calendar year.

    Fall Sports

    *Updated 8/4/24 – Girls Volleyball will kick off official practice on Tuesday, August 6th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will continue at that time throughout the week. Please wear athletic attire and bring a water bottle.

    *Updated 8/4/24 – Air Riflery will start official practices starting on Tuesday, August 6th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and will be at the same time on Thursday and Friday (no practice on Wednesday).

    Cross Country

    • Practice for Week of August 5th – August 9th
      • Monday: Run on your own.
      • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: Afternoon practice 3p.m.–4:30 p.m.
      • Thursday: Morning practice 6a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
        • Please meet in the upper campus student parking lot – you’ll need to use the new road to access the parking lot in the back of the building.

    Our first full week of school we will start our set weekly schedule. You can find this schedule and more information on the Cross Country Group on the TeamReach App. Please email: mzuhl@clahawaii.org for the Group Code to access the group in TeamReach.

    Please read through the Friday Letter each week to be up to date with the latest CLA News. There is a link to the Friday Letters on our website- clahawaii.org

  • Friday Letter 7/26/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    • Monday, August 5th – Open House
    • Wednesday, August 7th – First Day of School – Noon dismissal

    Back-to-School Information

    Visit our website clahawaii.org for back-to-school information.

    Open House

    Monday, August 5th

    4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Preschool- 5th grade families are welcome to tour classrooms anytime between 4:30-5:15 p.m.

    Divisional Meetings

    • 4:30 p.m. Preschool Meeting on the Preschool Lanai
    • 5:00 p.m. Incoming 6th grade and new 7th & 8th grade student & parent orientation in the Monarch Room (upstairs in the jr high area)
    • 5:15 p.m. Elementary Meeting in the Rosie O’ Pavillion
    • 6:00 p.m. High School Meeting in the high school courtyard

    *Family school supplies may be dropped off in designated areas during open house.

    1st Day of School

    The first day of school is Wednesday, August 7th. The entire school is dismissed at 12:00 p.m. that day (No lunch or Afterschool Care Provided).

    Afterschool Care (Preschool-8th grade) will begin on Thursday, August 8th.

    High School Athletics

    Sports Physical – All high school athletes that compete in a BIIF sport need to have a valid* “Sports Physical” form completed and turned in to Mr. Arakaki before official practice and competition. It is recommended that physicals be completed during the summer to ensure that student athletes are eligible for the entire school year, not needing to deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment during the school year.

    Sports Physical Form can be downloaded here

    *Sports Physicals are valid for one calendar year.

    Fall Sports – Pre-season Workouts

    Girls Volleyball will continue pre-season workouts on Monday, July 29th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the week. Please wear athletic attire and bring a water bottle.

    Air Riflery will start pre-season workouts on Monday, July 29th, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Workouts will continue on a M, Tu, Th, F schedule.

    Cross Country

    • Practice for Week of July 29th – August 2nd
      • Monday through Thursday – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
        • Please meet in the upper campus student parking lot – you’ll need to use the new road to access the parking lot in the back of the building.
      • Friday – Run on your own

    After school begins, there will be a set weekly schedule. You can find this schedule and more information on the Cross Country Group on the TeamReach App. Please email: mzuhl@clahawaii.org for the Group Code to access the group in TeamReach.

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    Please read through the Friday Letter each week to be up to date with the latest CLA News. There is a link to the Friday Letters on our website- clahawaii.org

  • Friday Letter 7/19/24

    Upcoming Events

    August 2024

    • Monday, August 5th – Open House
    • Wednesday, August 7th – First Day of School – Noon dismissal

    Back-to-School Information

    Visit our website clahawaii.org for back-to-school information.

    Open House

    Monday, August 5th

    4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Preschool- 5th grade families are welcome to tour classrooms anytime between 4:30-5:15 p.m.

    Divisional Meetings

    • 4:30 p.m. Preschool Meeting on the Preschool Lanai
    • 5:00 p.m. Incoming 6th grade and new 7th & 8th grade student & parent orientation in the Monarch Room (upstairs in the jr high area)
    • 5:15 p.m. Elementary Meeting in the Rosie O’ Pavillion
    • 6:00 p.m. High School Meeting in the high school courtyard

    *Family school supplies may be dropped off in designated areas during open house.

    1st Day of School

    The first day of school is Wednesday, August 7th. The entire school is dismissed at 12:00 p.m. that day (No lunch or Afterschool Care Provided).

    Afterschool Care (Preschool-8th grade) will begin on Thursday, August 8th.

    High School Athletics

    Sports Physical – All high school athletes that compete in a BIIF sport need to have a valid* “Sports Physical” form completed and turned in to Mr. Arakaki before participation. It is recommended that physicals be completed during the summer to ensure that student athletes are eligible for the entire school year, not needing to deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment during the school year.

    Sports Physical Form can be downloaded here

    *Sports Physicals are valid for one calendar year.

    Fall Sports – Pre-season Workouts

    Girls Volleyball will be starting pre-season workouts on Monday, July 22nd from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the week. Please wear athletic attire and bring a water bottle.

    Air Riflery will start pre-season workouts on Monday, July 29th, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Workouts will continue on a M, Tu, Th, F schedule.

    Cross Country will start pre-season workouts on Monday, July 29th. More details to come.

    Please read through the Friday Letter each week to be up to date with the latest CLA News. There is a link to the Friday Letters on our website- clahawaii.org

  • Friday Letter 5/24/24

    Upcoming Events

    May

    • Friday, May 24 – Class of 2024 Commencement

    June / July

    Canefire 500 Ongoing Fundraiser

    The poster above is posted in the gym. We will be crossing off fixtures as they get donated!
    Click here to donate online.

    Preschool-Elementary Summer School

    Deadline extended to Friday, May 24, 2024.

    Click here to apply.

    Junior High Summer Tutoring

    Need to build up or keep your academic edges strong? Christian Liberty Academy Junior High is offering tutoring over the summer. The program will be from June 3rd to July 12. Mrs. Darby will be running a Reading Comprehension program from 8-10am, and Mr. Shrinski is running a Math program from 10a-12pm every day.

    Register by printing and filling out the attached flyer and turning it in by May 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shrinski at dshrinski@clahawaii.org

    CLA Sports Summer Camps

    Click Here to Register for Sports Camps

    Click here to register.

    Click here to register.

  • Friday Letter 5/17/24

    Upcoming Events

    May

    June / July

    High School Productions

    Tickets are $5. Click here to buy tickets.

    SPRING SPORTS AWARDS

    Click here for Food Sign Up Sheet

    Canefire 500 Ongoing Fundraiser

    The poster above is posted in the gym. We will be crossing off fixtures as they get donated!
    Click here to donate online.

    Preschool-Elementary Summer School

    Deadline extended to Friday, May 24, 2024.

    Click here to apply.

    Junior High Summer Tutoring

    Need to build up or keep your academic edges strong? Christian Liberty Academy Junior High is offering tutoring over the summer. The program will be from June 3rd to July 12. Mrs. Darby will be running a Reading Comprehension program from 8-10am, and Mr. Shrinski is running a Math program from 10a-12pm every day.

    Register by printing and filling out the attached flyer and turning it in by May 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shrinski at dshrinski@clahawaii.org

    CLA Sports Summer Camps

    Click Here to Register for Sports Camps

    Click here to register.

    Click here to register.

  • Friday Letter 5/10/24

    Upcoming Events

    May

    • Friday, May 10 – Junior High Escape
    • Monday, May 13 – Saturday, May 18 – High School Play Week (see flyer below)
    • Tuesday, May 21 – High School Spring Athletic Awards Banquet
    • Tuesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 23 – Junior High & High School Finals (Half Days)
    • Wednesday, May 22 – Preschool Graduation
    • Thursday, May 23 – Last Day of School / Awards
      • Preschool – Junior High (Half Day 12:15 dismissal)
      • High School (Full Day 2:35 dismissal)
      • Senior Speeches (1:00PM in gym)
    • Friday, May 24 – High School Graduation (no school)

    High School Productions

    Tickets are $5. Click here to buy tickets.

    Canefire500 Ongoing Fundraiser

    The poster above is posted in the gym. We will be crossing off fixtures as they get donated!
    Click here to donate online.

    Preschool-Elementary Summer School

    Click here to apply.

    Junior High Summer Tutoring

    Need to build up or keep your academic edges strong? Christian Liberty Academy Junior High is offering tutoring over the summer. The program will be from June 3rd to July 12. Mrs. Darby will be running a Reading Comprehension program from 8-10am, and Mr. Shrinski is running a Math program from 10a-12pm every day.

    Register by printing and filling out the attached flyer and turning it in by May 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shrinski at dshrinski@clahawaii.org

    CLA Sports Summer Camps

  • Friday Letter 5/3/24

    Upcoming Events

    May

    • Thursday, May 2 – Saturday, May 4 – High School Senior Trip
    • Wednesday, May 8 – Mini Bake Sale (see flyer below)
    • Thursday, May 9 – Preschool & Elementary Performance (see flyer below)
    • Friday, May 10 – Junior High Escape
    • Monday, May 13 – Saturday, May 18 – High School Play Week (see flyer below)
    • Tuesday, May 21 – High School Spring Athletic Awards Banquet
    • Tuesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 23 – Junior High & High School Finals (Half Days)
    • Wednesday, May 22 – Preschool Graduation
    • Thursday, May 23 – Last Day of School / Awards
      • Preschool – Junior High (Half Day 12:15 dismissal)
      • High School (Full Day 2:35 dismissal)
      • Senior Speeches (1:00PM in gym)
    • Friday, May 24 – High School Graduation (no school)

    Mini Bake Sale

    To pre-order, click here.

    End of Year May Program (Preschool-5th Grade)

    High School Productions

    Tickets are $5. Click here to buy tickets.

    Thank you all who donated so far! Fundraiser is ongoing!

    Click here to donate online.
    The poster above is posted in the gym. We will be crossing off fixtures as they get donated!
    Click here to donate online.

    2024/25 Academic Calendar Order Form

    Click here to order.

    Preschool-Elementary Summer School

    Click here to apply.

    Junior High Summer Tutoring

    Need to build up or keep your academic edges strong? Christian Liberty Academy Junior High is offering tutoring over the summer. The program will be from June 3rd to July 12. Mrs. Darby will be running a Reading Comprehension program from 8-10am, and Mr. Shrinski is running a Math program from 10a-12pm every day.

    Register by printing and filling out the attached flyer and turning it in by May 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shrinski at dshrinski@clahawaii.org

    May Lunch Menu