Classical Academy Middle School
If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please send an email to camsattendance@classicalacademy.com to let us know. 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.
Monday, October 9th - Tuesday, October 10th - Unit 1 Conferences. NO Office hours or on campus classes.
Friday, October 13th - Cross Country Meet @Jesmond Dene Park (12:00pm)
Monday, October 16th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Wednesday, October 18th - Unity Day
Thursday, October 19th - The Great California Shakeout
Thursday, October 19th - Shakey's Fundraiser & Family Movie Night
Friday, October 20th - Boys Flag Football, Girls Volleyball @San Pasqual (1:30pm)
Wednesday, October 25th - Coffee Chat (Zoom; 10:30am - 11:15am)
Friday, October 27th - Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball @Escondido Christian (1:00pm)
Monday, October 30th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Wednesday, November 1st - Coffee Chat (10:30am-11:15am)
Friday, November 3rd - Best of Musical Theater Showcase (5:30pm & 7:30pm)
Monday, November 6th - Office Hours (9:00am-10:30am)
Thursday, November 9th - Thursday, November 16th - East Coast Trip
Friday, November 10th - Veterans Day Holiday No School
Hello Parents,
Congratulations to families and students for making it through your first Unit! Your student should be proud of how much they have learned and grown over these past 6 ½ weeks of school!
We ended the unit by celebrating two classes with the “Golden Badger Award” - Mrs. Petty’s class where I was impressed by the 7th graders’ participation and dialogue during literature circles, and Mrs. Entzminger’s 8th grade class - during lab activities, I observed students collaborating with each other, asking questions, and thinking critically. This week I had the pleasure of hosting my first Principal Chat with students! Each unit I invite students to join me during WIN. We chat about life at CAMS, what is going well and where we can improve. I love getting feedback from students! This week we had a special guest during morning announcements. Sergeant Steve told students about Escondido Police Department's Trunk or Treat Event and how students can support the event by donating prepackaged candy.
I look forward to seeing parents and students on campus for conferences and the Scholastic Book Fair! Conferences are one way we partner with parents and help you stay connected with the school. You will have the opportunity to see our campus, speak to the cohort teacher, and meet other families at the Book Fair!Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10 are home days (no office hours, no in person classes due to Conferences). Classes resume on Wednesday, October 11.
As we move into Unit 2, I would like to enlist your support in 3 areas: cell phones, footwear, and morning drop off.
Cell phones - Cell phones must be turned off or on silent and stored in backpacks from arriving at school through dismissal. Beginning in Unit 2, the following consequences will occur if students are seen on their phones: First offense: Student will be asked to relinquish their cell phone and it will be held in the office for the student to pick up at the end of day. We will send an email home. Second offense: Student will be asked to relinquish their cell phone and it will be held in the office for the parent to pick up at the end of day. Third offense: Assistant Principal, Mr. Powell, will contact the family.
Footwear - Crocs, flip flops, and slides have become increasingly popular. While these are allowed at school, they are not safe for active play. Students may not play football, basketball, gaga ball, etc. during school hours if they are wearing Crocs, flip flops, or slides. From the Handbook: Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment. On the playground, shoes must have a back strap and for PE activities, shoes must be closed-toed. The administration at each school reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress. While the students will argue that Crocs have a back strap, they provide very little support to the foot and ankle, putting students at higher risk for injury.
Drop-off - The school office and gate open at 8:00am. Please do not drop off your student before 8:00am.
Thank you for your support in these matters.
In partnership,
Mrs. Morrow, Principal
Donors Choose
From Story to Screen Book Club Project
Update: The campaign just hit the halfway mark, we are $317 away from hitting our goal. With your continued support, the students will receive the materials they need for this awesome project!
This project aims to get kids engaged with stories by asking the question: How is the same story different when it is offered in a different medium? The book club unit is designed to encourage critical thinking and creative exploration. - Ms. Shurance
Check out our Donors Choose Link for more details!
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 currently are seeking volunteers for our upcoming book fair, check out the link below to learn more!
We will have several opportunities throughout the year, click the link below to find out more!
CAMS 2023 Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, October 6th will mark the opening for any early bird shoppers who want to preview the fair and beat the crowds. It will continue to be open during conferences on Monday, October 9th from 9 am - 3 pm and Tuesday, October 10th from 9 am - 1 pm, ensuring that everybody has the opportunity to attend.
Students will have the opportunity to shop for their favorite, high-interest titles in a variety of genres that can be purchased and read during D.E.A.R time. Families will have the chance to support the teachers by purchasing books for them from their valued wish lists.
The link below will guide you to the homepage to preview books, watch book trailers, and explore the interactive book flyer for a sneak peek of the fair. It will also grant you access to shop and purchase books online beginning on October 3rd. You will have access to 3,000 + products including an expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more.
Please help support us in achieving our goal of selling 175 books! Reaching this goal will help us meet our quota required to hold future book fairs with Scholastic. The proceeds from your purchases will be used to expand our classroom libraries.
We encourage you to share the link with friends and family! It is not too early to be planning ahead for Christmas! A good book always makes a great gift!
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Traci Holland tholland@classicalacademy.com
We do need YOUR help! We are looking for volunteers to help with the set-up and sales of our books. Please check out the link below if you can donate a few hours to help our fundraiser. There are 2-hour time slots on Thursday 10/4, Friday 10/5, Monday 10/9, and Tuesday 10/10. Thank you!
If you have any questions please contact Traci Holland tholland@classicalacademy.com
Fundraising Pizza Party
We're having a pizza party to help raise money for our school, so bring your family and friends and meet us at Shakey's. While we're there, Shakey's will donate 25% of the menu price of any food purchase we make! If you have a hectic schedule, you can still help because take-out orders count too!
Shakey's Location: 355 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido
Date: Thursday, October 19th
Time: 5:00-7:00PM
Classical Academy Middle School 10-19-23 Flyer.pdfCAMS Family Movie Night
Join us on campus for our FREE family movie night. Students MUST be accompanied by a chaperone at all times in order to attend.
Movie: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (1971)
When: 7:30pm -9:30PM October 19th
Where: CAMS
See flyer for more info
Family Movie Night 101923 (1).pdfMusical Theater
The Wizard of Oz Signups
Open NOW until Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 3:00pm
Announcement of Lottery results will be emailed no later than October 28th, 2023 8:00pm.
SIGN UP - Click Here To Sign Up
Questions? See the attached flyer or Contact Kara Howard - khoward@classicalacademy.com
Art Contest
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS!
We are holding an art contest for our spring musical The Wizard of Oz!! 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!
Wizard of Oz Art Contest.pdf
CAMS SPORTS
Attention parents! Our student athletes need coaches! We offer boys and girls: flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, and cross-country. The running events are just one meet only, and the other sports are 6 games total.
We have a volleyball coach, but if you are interested in helping coach one of our other sports seasons, that would be awesome! Please contact Tyler Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Have questions about our sports program?
Please visit our CAMS Sports FAQ Page for more information and updates.
Fall Sports:
Boys Flag Football & Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball & Girls Soccer
Cross Country
Spring Sports:
Boys Soccer & Girls Basketball
Boys Volleyball & Girls Flag Football
Track Meet
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.
Kaya Santana: Habit of Tenacity
Kaya has shown a propensity for stickwithitness. She wants to learn new concepts and works hard to master them.
- Mr. V
Math Helpline
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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 will be available on the following days and times:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00-3:00 PM
Join by checking your Schoology math course or tcalearn.com/mathhelpline
Medication Policy for 2023/2024 school year
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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 2022-2023 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2023. 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 2023-2024 school year.
Permission To Walk Off Campus
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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
School Meal Program
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The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free meal kit each day they are on campus. Meals must be pre-ordered through the front office and are available for pick up at break time, Tuesday-Thursday.
Students will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged Breakfast Kits. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk.
Our breakfast program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status. Pre-packaged Breakfast Kits must be pre-ordered online. A link to the order form is linked here.
Questions? Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com.
Box Tops for Education
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Did you know The Classical Academies participates in Box Tops for Education? If you've got the app, you can scan your Box Tops or receipts for our school. Thank you!
Click HERE for more information about the program.
Hello Badger Families and Happy October!
This month is very special for us at CAMS, as we are launching our annual Anti-Bullying Campaign: Unity Week!
As an organization, the Classical Academies partners with PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center to stand together against bullying and to stand for including others on our campus. PACER Center is an organization that supports children, youth and young adults with disabilities by providing support and resources to their families. PACER Center founded PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006 to support all children by their efforts to bring awareness to and prevent bullying. For more information about PACER, please see their website!
I will be in classrooms with students this month, talking about how to identify and respond to bullying, as well as how to be more inclusive to others in our CAMS community. Additionally, ASB will be launching Unity Week, October 17th-19th. We will have spirit days, lunch games and end the week with our Unity Pep Rally, where we will unite together by wearing orange, the national color for bullying prevention. We are excited to celebrate our common message, that we want to be a community of acceptance, kindness and inclusion.
See the flier for more details about what we have planned during Unity Week!
Alissa Atkins, CAMS School Counselor
aatkins@classicalacademy.com
If you have any questions for the school counselor or would like any specific resources for your child, please send Alissa Atkins an email at aatkins@classicalacademy.com
If you would like to refer your child for counseling, please fill out and submit a counseling referral form!
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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 two weeks.
Parent Name: Cara McDowell
Parent Email: creinders2001@yahoo.com
Location: Del Sur/4S Ranch
*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. *
FCA Meetings
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meetings will be held after school on 9/26, 10/24, 11/7, 11/28, 12/12 from 3:15 to 4:15.
Any questions, please contact Russ Douglass (619)-204-4293 or Janel Barcelon (760)-419-8337.
Socal Volleyball Club
Join our midday beginner/intermediate clinics designed specifically for homeschool students. Learn the fundamentals of volleyball or get some extra reps in for your current season. Boys and Girls, ages 8-15. All skill levels welcome!
When: Mondays 9/11-10/30 from 11am-12:30pm
Where: 1482 La Miranda Dr, San Marcos
Questions: lcrews@socalvbc.com
See attached flyer for more information
HomeSchool 9-11.jpgTutoring Services
Chad Phillips
My name is Chad Phillips, and I'm a Marine veteran and recently graduated UCSD Bioengineer. I live in Oceanside with my wife Sarah and our three amazing daughters. I'm launching a tutoring service aimed at offering math and science support to students who may require additional assistance, whether for grasping fundamental concepts or preparing for AP, Honors, ACT, and SAT exams. My services encompass personalized one-on-one and small group tutoring in science, chemistry, physics, and math (with a likely focus on Algebra through Calculus BC).
Please feel free to extend my contact information to anyone who may be asking about a tutor! I would be happy to find out how I can best satisfy the students’ academic needs.
Contact: chadwickphillips@gmail.com
Cara Pelling
Cara Pelling is a CAHS grad who is offering her tutoring services to Classical Students. Her information can be found here
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 through June 30, 2024. 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, comments@classicalacademy.com. Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.