If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please send an email to camsattendance@classicalacademy.com to let us know. If you will be picking up your student early, you can also email the attendance line with the time and date, and we will get your student an early release slip. This way, they are ready for you in the front office when you come to get them.

If your child misses any schoolwork due to an absence, please do not hesitate to contact your cohort teacher. They will be more than happy to provide you with the necessary materials and support to help your child catch up. Giveaway Bianca

Monday, Sep 29th - Middle School MD (9:00am-12:00pm)
Monday, Sep 29th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Monday, Sep 29th - Math Parent Meeting Room 12 (10:30am)
Wednesday, Oct 1st - Coffee Chat (9:00am)
Thursday, Oct 2nd - Boys Flag Football/Girls Volleyball @Valley Center Middle School (3:30pm)
Friday, Oct 3rd - Boys Flag Football/Girls Volleyball @Grace Christian (1:30pm)
Monday, Oct 6th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Thursday, Oct 9th - Boys Flag Football/Girls Volleyball @San Pasqual Union (2:00pm)
Friday, Oct 10th - Cross Country @ Jesmond Dene Park (12:00pm)
Friday, Oct 10th - Tuesday, Oct 14th - Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, Oct 13th - Tuesday, Oct 14th - Conferences (Homeschool Days)
Thursday, Oct 16th - Great CA Shakeout
Friday, Oct 17th - Boys Flag Football/Girls Volleyball @Escondido Christian School (1:00pm)

CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Hello Parents,

Students had a super fun week with our first all-school campaign, Start with Hello. We had 3 spirit days, fun lunchtime activities, and an amazing pep rally! We also launched our first day of Round 1 Electives and students elected their student ASB officers.

This week we begin our regular weekly schedule which includes Tuesday Electives and Wednesday/Thursday WIN Time. What is WIN time? WIN or “What I Need” is a 30 minute workshop which can be used to re-teach essential standards, offer intervention support, provide homework help, make-up assignments, mentoring students, and/or enrichment/extra-curricular opportunities. Students are either directed to attend a specific WIN session or are allowed to choose a session, based on what they need that day to be successful. WIN is a great opportunity for students to get extra support and take ownership of their learning!

Our first Coffee Chat is this week, October 1, 9:00am. At coffee chats, parents are invited to join an informal chat with other parents and administration. Coffee chats will have a short agenda and Q & A time. Coffee Chats are virtual and will be recorded. Please join us! Zoom Link

During our first Coffee Chat, you will meet our admin team (Assistant Principal Mr. Powell, School Counselor Mrs. Atkins, and myself). We will highlight what is happening at CAMS and what events are coming up that you won’t want to miss!

By invitation only Friday Office Hours will be this Friday, October 3, 9:00-10:30.

Once per Unit, teachers will offer a Friday office hour BY INVITATION ONLY. This special office hour is for students who are significantly behind and need extra teacher support to get back on track. Teachers will email you no later than Wednesday, October 1, if your child is invited. If you feel your child is significantly behind and needs extra support and you do not receive an invitation, you are welcome to message the teacher to ask that your child be added to the list.

In partnership,

Mrs. Morrow

Candy Drive

We’re excited to share that this Tuesday, September 30th, the Escondido Police Department will be joining us during morning announcements to help kick off our annual Candy Drive!

Every October, EPD hosts their community Trunk or Treat, and we’re proud to support them by collecting candy for the event. Our ASB Service Committee will be leading the drive, and we invite students to bring in bags of packaged candy (with their first/last name on it) to the front office to contribute to the fun cause!

As a fun bonus, students who donate will be entered into a drawing for a free pizza lunch and dessert at the end of the month!

Thank you for helping us give back to our local community and get ready for a fun visit from the Escondido Police Department this Tuesday morning!

CAMS Candy Drive.pdf

Donors Choose Campaign

Help bring math to life for a classroom full of curious and creative 7th graders! With your support, we’ll get essential supplies like grid whiteboards, graph paper, rulers, and manipulatives that make math hands-on, visual, and engaging for all learners. Together, we can create a space where students confidently explore big ideas and real-world problems every day.

- Mrs. Schrader

To donate click HERE

CAMS Book Fair

We are so excited to invite you and your child to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair! This event celebrates reading, sparks a lifelong love of books, and helps support our school library.

Our goal is to sell 200 books. Meeting this goal ensures we can continue hosting future Book Fairs with Scholastic.

Visit the CAMS Book Fair Homepage to preview titles, explore book trailers, and find more details.

Here’s how you can join the fun:

Shop In Person – Oct. 10th, 13th & 14th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shop Online – Oct. 10th–23rd | Enjoy access to 3,000+ books from the comfort of your home.
Set Up an eWallet – A safe, cash-free way for students to shop.
Volunteer – We’d love your help to make this event a success!

Thank you for supporting our school and helping us bring more books into the hands of our students!

~ Amanda Nehring

7th Grade Math Parent Meeting

Parents and guardians are invited to a 7th grade Math Meeting via zoom to understand the basics of Standards Based Grading.

This meeting is for 7th grade parents that have students currently enrolled in Math Essentials, Math7 or SIGMA Math. This is a great opportunity to get some questions answered.

Miss the meeting? Watch the recording HERE

Art Contest

Attention All Artists!

We are holding an art contest for our spring musical The Lion King Jr! If selected, your artwork will be on ALL of our promotional material, posters, tickets, ads, sweatshirts, t-shirts etc...PLUS you will receive a zip-up show hoodie with your artwork on it!

To submit your artwork click here

Please see the attached form for all the details!

Art Contest Poster.pdf

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering at CAMS? This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, check out our amazing campus and make an impact on our CAMS community.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming book fair, click here to sign up!

We will have several opportunities throughout the year, click the link below to find out more!

Volunteer Opportunities

Fall East Coast Trip

8th Grade East Coast Trip - Registration is Now Closed

We are no longer accepting waitlist signups. Any questions please contact Mr. Powell tpowell@classicalacademy.com. We are super excited for the upcoming trip, it will be a fantastic time!
Find more information at East Coast Trip FAQ Website

T255009A E PRH.pdf

Extracurricular Contact List (click for more info)

CAMS offers several school sponsored activities that students can sign up to participate in. If you would like to learn more about these activities check out the attached spreadsheet for meeting dates, locations, and contact information.

CAMS Extracurricular Contact List

CAMS Sports

For sports Schedule and updates, please check out our CAMS Sports Page

Weekly Events & School Info

Each week, we are recognizing students who go ABOVE and BEYOND in demonstrating one of the 8 Keys of Excellence. Students who are recognized as going above and beyond get to put a star up on our Above & Beyond wall, and get to be celebrated in front of the whole school during morning announcements. We want to develop a school culture where students are kind, determined, have a growth mindset, have integrity, help others, speak with good purpose, take ownership, make the most of opportunities, etc., so we want to celebrate students when we see them doing those things.

Betsy: Habit of Tenacity

During both 7th and 8th grade, I have watched Betsy demonstrate incredible tenacity as she works toward accomplishing her goals. She does not give up with tasks become challenging, she asks questions when she needs clarification, and seeks for ways to improve.

- Mrs. Heath

Harlow: Key of This Is It

Harlow consistently embodies the spirit of "THIS IS IT! – Make the most of every moment." She stays fully engaged in class, focusing her attention on the present and embracing each learning opportunity with enthusiasm. Her positive attitude inspires her classmates and creates a supportive, energetic atmosphere where everyone thrives. Harlow’s dedication to making the most of every moment sets a wonderful example for us all.

- Mrs. Milas

School Info & Resources

Helpful Info For 2025-2026 (Click for more info)

In case you missed it, here are several links to resources shared at our various meetings.

Parent Orientation Zoom Recording: Covers morning drop-off and afternoon pickup procedures, dress code, cellphone rules, and more! You can also view the Parent Orientation Slide Deck.
Parent Packet from Breakdown: Includes Bell Schedule, Calendar, FAQ's, and Student Signon Information
Parent Bootcamp Slidedeck: Mrs. Morrow & Mr. Powell's presentation during our CAMS Parent Bootcamp. Includes tips to support your role as the home educator.
Parent Bootcamp Schoology Training Slidedeck: Includes how to view assignment calendars, set up the weekly email digest, view the grade book, and more. **I will be offering 1:1 parent training starting in September. Be on the lookout for when I post more information on that!**
TCALearn.com/SchoologyParentTutorials: How to navigate schoology and support your student at home.
TCALearn.com/AccountDetails: Digital account details and technical support.
CAMS Carpool List: Looking to set up a carpool for your student? Check out our carpool list to connect with other parents about setting up carpools for your students.
1:1 Schoology Training: with CAMS Program Coordinator, Chrissy Klein (Link coming soon!)

School Meal Program (click for more info)

The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit, and one free lunch meal kit each workshop day they are on campus. Both meals must be pre-ordered through the forms linked below and are available for pick up at the Snack Shack.

When students are on campus during a breakfast or lunch period, they will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged breakfast kit or pre-packaged lunch kit at the scheduled appropriate meal time. Breakfast is scheduled during the morning break from 10:03-10:17 and lunch is scheduled from 12:27-12:57.

Each pre-packaged breakfast kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. Each pre-packaged lunch kit includes an entree like chicken salad, Wow Butter cup, or hummus, along with sides like sunflower kernels, cheese stick, or soy nuts. It also includes unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce or dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk.

Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. All kits must be pre-ordered online. A link to the order form is available below.

Questions? Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com.

Use this link to order your student’s breakfast kit: Breakfast Kit Order Form

Use this link to order your student’s lunch kit: Lunch Kit Order Form

Cell Phone & SmartWatch Policy (click for more info)

Hello Awesome CAMS Parents!

One of the things I have most appreciated about CAMS as a parent, teacher, and administrator, is the commitment to having students engaged in class and with each other during breaks instead of their cell phones or smartwatches! Yes these devices can serve as excellent vehicles for communication and learning; however, especially in the junior high setting, they often prove far more distracting and problematic on many levels.

The expectation for students is:

Any time on campus 8am - 3:15pm: cell phone and SmartWatch are turned off and in backpack
Student may text or call ONLY with staff approval in front office

If you need to get in touch with your student, please call our front office at 760-520-6800. We are very happy to deliver a message, have them come to the office to talk, etc.

If your student does not keep to this policy we will begin the following process:

1st Offense: Email home to you - phone/smartwatch held in office and student may pick it up at the end of the school day.

2nd Offense: Email home to you - phone/smartwatch held in the office and a parent or guardian must pick up the phone at the end of the day.

3rd Offense: You will receive a phone call from me to discuss/strategize on how we as a parent/admin team can partner together to keep this from continuing to happen.

Again, thank you for your support on this important piece of our school culture of student learning, focus, safety, and engagement!

Mr. Powell

Math Helpline (click for more info)

Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students

The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!

The Helpline is available Monday through Friday. Click below to learn the times available.

Join by checking your Schoology math course or tcalearn.com/mathhelpline

Permission To Walk Off Campus (click for more info)

Is your student going to be walking off campus after school? If so they must have a permission to walk/bike off campus form filled out and turned into the front office. The form can be found HERE

Back to School Flyer in Green Red and White Doodle Style (6 × 4 in).jpg

Parent Training (click for more info)

Need help with schoology? Sign up for 1:1 support with our Program Coordinator Chrissy Klein.

Click HERE to sign up

See attached flyer for more information.

Badger Gear Store (click for more)

Medication Policy for 2025/2026 school year (click for more info)

If your student will require medication at school, at any time during the year, please print the required medication form here and turn it into the front office. We are not able to administer any medication (prescription or over-the-counter), without a doctor's signature, and the medication must be in the original container. Additionally, if your student will be carrying medication, you still need to fill out the medication form, have it signed my a doctor, and your student also needs to fill out the self-carry medication form. If your student requires an EPI PEN to be used on campus the following form must be filled out and returned to campus. This will better allow us to assist your student with possible reactions and side effects of your students allergies and gives us an action plan to care for your student properly.

Please note: We cannot accept any medication form for the 2025-2026 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2025. All forms must be signed & dated by your doctor after this date to be active for the school year.

CLICK HERE to read the medication policy TCA schools put into effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

25-26 Tiered Reengagement Notification (click for more info)

As a California independent study school, we are required to offer synchronous (live) instruction opportunities for students. This provides a chance for students to connect with a credentialed teacher in real time for academic support.

At Classical Academy Middle School, school hours are Tuesday - Thursday 8:25 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Additional synchronous (live) instruction opportunities are offered through office hours or by appointment. If you would like more information about times available to your student, please reach out to their teacher(s) directly.

Thank you for your continued support.

Counselor's Corner

Hello Badger Families!

This week, we will be launching our first campaign of the school year! “Start with Hello” is our September campaign, where we focus on meeting and saying “hello” to new people!

At the start of the school year, there are many new faces for all of us on campus. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable as a badger. That's why this week, we have some fun things planned to get to know each other better and grow as a community here at CAMS!

See the flyer below for the fun things we have going on!

If you would like to refer your child for counseling, please fill out and submit my referral form!

CAMS Counseling Referral Form

Alissa Atkins School Counselor

aatkins@classicalacademy.com

Need A Break?

Sometimes life can be challenging and stressful. This Virtual Calm Room was created to serve as a break and to help you find new ways to identify & manage strong emotions and build your resilience. These resources will hopefully allow you to reset back to a calm state of mind and body.

Virtual Calm Room

Classical Academies AB 748 Compliance Poster (1) (1).pdf

CAMS Carpool

Are you looking to set up a carpool for your student? Fill out this form and we will post contact information here for you to connect with other parents. Your information will be shared here for the duration of the school year. If you would like your information to be removed from the Buzz please contact the front office.

Carpool Contact List (click for more info)

Parent Name: Nadia Ladygina

Parent Email: nadia.ladygina@gmail.com

Location: Kit Carson Park

Parent Name: Julie Laux

Parent Email: julielauxspeech@gmail.com

Location: Rancho Penasquitos, near 56 East and 15 North

Parent Name: Aileen Holbrook

Parent Email: baybrook2008@gmail.com

Location: San Marcos

Parent Name: Heidi Smith

Parent Email: heclark22@yahoo.com

Location: San Marcos / border Escondido nearch Woodland Park

Parent Name: Jessica Skakalska

Parent Email: jessica.dexter11@gmail.com

Location: South Poway, near Hilleary Park on Community Rd

Parent Name: Karlyn Dagraedt

Parent Email: JustDandyCreations@yahoo.com

Location: West Valley Parkway behind Home Depot and Albertsons area/ off Hale Ave

Parent Name: Stephanie Kempel

Parent Email: stephanie.kempel21@gmail.com

Location: Valley center on Lilac rd

Parent Name: Areli Quinones

Parent Email: areli.026@hotmail.com

Location: Mission ave across from mission middle school

Parent Name: Betsy Server

Parent Email: mtbbetsy121@gmail.com

Location: Rancho Bernardo East of 15, off Pomerado Rd

*The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of Classical Academy Middle School and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns. *

STEM Student Program

In collaboration with Arizona State University, we’re excited to invite students ages 12–18 from across the U.S. to participate in the 2025 STEM Student Program. This free, five-week virtual series is designed to build excellence in STEM education and connect students to DoD-aligned STEM careers.

Program Schedule (all sessions 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST):

Science – Saturday, October 4
Technology – Saturday, October 11
Engineering – Saturday, October 18
Mathematics – Saturday, October 25
Medicine – Saturday, November 1

Why Join?

Engage in real-world STEM applications.
Explore career pathways in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine.
Receive a STEM Enrichment Toolbox to continue practicing your skills at home!
Connect with peers and mentors in a nationwide learning community.

We encourage students to attend all five sessions to gain the full benefit of the program. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!

Let’s build bold futures in STEM together.

Flyer for STEM Student Program Fall 2025.pptx.pdf

Math & Science Tutoring for Students (Grades 6-12)

Presented by Emmanuel Faith:

Starting in October, we will host a weekly Math & Science Club on Monday nights from 5:30–7:30 PM at Emmanuel Faith Community Church. This is a free program for students in grades 6–12 that offers:

One-on-one and small-group tutoring in all levels of math and science
Support from retired/current teachers and professionals in STEM fields
Dinner and engaging activities each week

You can sign up through this link. The program begins Monday, October 13. We’re also exploring transportation options if needed.

Math Tutor Flyer.pdf

Baseball Opportunity

Join the Academy of Baseball squad, which is run by High School baseball coaches and players! AoB has openings in all age groups 12-18. The goal of the program is for our competitive groups of players to stay together as they progress through high school, fostering deep team cohesion, recognizing that consistency and camaraderie are essential for developing not only skilled athletes but also lifelong friendships. For the older squads, college prep is emphasized.

Find more information at academyofbaseball.org!

Free Online Homework Help from the California State Library

The California State Library recently announced a free online tutoring service for CA K-12 students. Live, real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified virtual tutors using state curriculum and standards.

24/7 assistance is available in English and Spanish for Language Arts and Mathematics.
Additionally, assistance is available in other core K-12 subjects between 10 am and 10 pm in these languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog

To get started, tap here to open the website. Then follow the steps in the drop down below:

Click for Online Homework Help instructions:

On the first screen:

Next screen:

Now, choose “Live Tutoring.”

Choose grade level and subject area.

The actual tutoring screen will look like this.

Free Transit Passes For Students

Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER

SANDAG's Youth Opportunity Transit Pass allows anyone 18 and under to ride San Diego transit (bus, trolley, Coaster, and Sprinter) for free. There are several ways children and families can take advantage of this opportunity, such as using their existing online bus pass or getting a hard copy card through SANDAG.

In order to take advantage of the free pass, riders must have a Youth PRONTO app account or card. Riders who do not have a Youth PRONTO pass may either download one on a smartphone or pick up a free card from the MTS Transit Store, NCTD Customer Service Centers or select community organizations. For more information, visit the SANDAG website.

Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….

Do you have a comment, suggestion, idea to share? We have a special email address just for you, https://www.classicalacademy.com/contact. Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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