Crown of Life Christian Academy has a very active Crown Community (formerly called PTO) made up of staff, parents and faculty members. The Crown Community coordinates and supports the efforts of the parents, faculty and CLCA community members to provide resources and experiences which enhance and enrich a Christ-based learning environment for our students. The Crown Community strives to promote the Academy’s core values of Trust, Humility, Teamwork, and Optimism.

The Crown Community supports academic excellence through programs, activities, and events. Volunteers from the academy are utilized to facilitate the events and activities sponsored by the Crown Community. The funds raised over the course of the year directly benefit the students of CLCA in the classroom, facilities, and grounds as needed.

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Crown Community Events

Crown Community (PTO)

Crown Executive Board Meetings 

  • October 14, January 13, March 10, July 1

Crown Community General Meetings (all parents, guardians and teachers are encouraged to come):

  • September 9, November 11, February 10, April 14, May 5

Baby Bean Events- Beauty and the Bean

  • August 14:  CC Dine Out Fundraiser (8:00am–12:00pm), 20% of dine-in sales will go towards our Crown Community!
  • August 20 (Berea) & August 22 (Bethany): The small movable coffee shop called the Bean will be on campus by 6:300 ready to serve our families with orders!

Back-to-School Picnic for CLCA families:

  • August 23 | 3:00–6:00 PM- A great Crown Community Event for everyone!  It will be held at the BEREA campus- we hope you can attend! Food, games, bounce houses – a great time to help families connect at the start of the school year!

Bible Bites- A Women’s bible study group that meets in the morning after drop off – one at each campus!

  • Tuesdays (Berea): Emily Schreiber
  • Thursdays (Bethany): Meg Plucinski

Scholastic Book Fairs:

  • Bethany Book Fair: August 12–21
  • Fall Book Fair at Berea: Nov 10–14 – Aligns with parent/teacher conferences

Details for all events will be posted in the CLCA weekly newsletter and the Crown Community Facebook group.

2025-2026 Crown Community Board

Kathy Chrisler, Chairperson  | Ashley Horton, Vice Chair  | Amanda Jorgensen, Secretary  | Margie Hammerl, Treasurer | Meg Plucinski, Volunteer Coordinator | Kiara Daniels, Communication Chair  |
Elise Oppermann, Teacher Liaison

L to R: Elise Oppermann, Meg Plucinski, Amanda Jorgensen, Kathy Chrisler, Ashley Horton, Margie Hammerl (not pictured Kiara Daniels)

Crown Community Bylaws

Crown Community ByLaws | Appendix to Crown Community ByLaws | Cash Handling Policy