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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.


CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Hello Parents,

Week 1 of the 2024-25 school year is a wrap! In addition to great learning, making new friends, and feeling more comfortable with classroom routines, students ranked their preferences for electives, fall sports and musical theater got off to a great start, and ASB had its first official meeting. In class, students “Saved Sam”, designed their own experiment with bubble gum, read “A Long Walk to Water”, learned to “Think Like Historians”, and worked on team collaboration skills in math.

Mark your calendars for more opportunities to connect with the school coming soon!

I hope that you enjoy your 3-day weekend. I look forward to seeing your students when they return to school on Tuesday, September 3.

Thank you for your partnership!

Mrs. Morrow, Principal

Helpful Info For  2024-2025

Hello Badger Parents! We know we shared a lot of information this week. In case you missed it, here are several links to resources shared at our various meetings. 


Back To School Night

Parents and guardians are invited to CAMS Back To School Night. This is a parent/guardian only event (no students) where you get to walk your child's schedule and get to meet all the teachers. 


When: Thursday, September 12th from 5:00pm-6:30pm

Where: Classical Academy Middle School 144 Woodward Ave, Escondido CA 92025


See attached flyer for more information. 

Simple Blue and White Back to School Night Flyer (1).pdf

Make-Up Picture Day

Our makeup photo day will take place on September 3rd. 

See attached flyer for more info!

Picture Day flyer 24-25.pdf

Snack Vouchers

We have $10 snack vouchers available for purchase in the front office. The vouchers can be used for any snacks or pizza sold at the barn(pizza must still be ordered weekly through the google form).

Barn Voucher Flyer.png

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


Volunteer Opportunities 

Positive Prevention Plus

Please see the letter below regarding our health curriculum for 7th grade students, Positive Prevention Plus. 


PPP Parent Letter : Click Here 


If you have questions about either the CHYA requirements or the specific content of the PPP curriculum please reach out to Andrew Shields, ashields@classicalacademy.com; Mathematics and Science Coordinator for The Classical Academies and/or Suzanne Tano, stano@classicalacademy.com; Science Curriculum Writer for The Classical Academies

Technology Assistance

To support academic learning and complete assigned coursework, The Classical Academies will have optional Chromebooks available for home use to students who request them. These devices will be checked out to the student, like textbooks are, and must be returned to the school at the end of the school year. 

Please note: All students will have access to school Chromebooks during the school day. These extra Chromebooks are for home academic use only and may not be brought to school.

To request a Chromebook for your student for home use, please fill out the 2024-2025 Equipment Request Form. There is also a question on this form about assistance with internet connectivity. Please only reply YES to that question if you are in need of assistance with internet access at home and request a hotspot to complete assignments.

Please complete the linked form above and requests will be processed in the order in which they are received. You will receive an email from Rebecca Powell when the chromebook is ready to be picked up. Note: Parents must be present to pick up digital devices. For any additional questions, please email rpowell@classicalacademy.com

Save The Date: 7th Grade Catalina Trip

Time to prepare for the upcoming Catalina 7th grade trip! At this three-day, two-night camp, students will explore marine science, view sea creatures, snorkel, kayak, and more. 

Quick Facts:

8th Grade Fall East Coast Trip

Quick Facts:


More information can be found on the attached flyer. 


See the Frequently Asked Questions link below for more information.  See you on the trip! 


East Coast Trip: Frequently Asked Questions Page 

East Coast Trip 24-25.pdf

CAHS Robotics Team

Robotics Teams Accepting Applications For the 2024-2025 Season:


The Classical Academy PLC Robotics team CAOS, and its partner team, RoboGenesis are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 competitive robotics season which starts September 7th. 7th-12th graders are eligible to apply. We meet at the Classical Academy PLC on Woodward Ave.


We have both technical (designer/builder, CAD, programming, tech writer) and non-technical (outreach, social media, graphics design) positions available.  In addition, we offer an exciting opportunity to participate in a Society of Women Engineers chapter which provides opportunities for mentoring with professional engineers and college scholarships.


Our teams are highly motivated and consider robotics a team sport.  During our peak season (September - April), we expect team members to spend a minimum of 6-8 hours per week at meetings plus complete assigned tasks outside of regular meeting hours.


We are looking for students willing to dedicate the time necessary to make learning, participating in team events, and striving for excellence a high priority.


No prior experience is needed to join a FIRST robotics team.


You may apply to one or both teams for consideration. Please complete application(s) and submit so that we can set up a time for an interview.  Thanks!


Apply here:


CAOS Robotics: HERE

caosrobotics14338@gmail.com


RoboGenesis: HERE

teamrobogenesis@gmail.com


Robotics Team Interest Flyer 2024.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 updates, please check out our CAMS Sports: FAQ Page

CAMS Dance Team

AUDITION - 8:45-9:45am on September 9th at the California Center for The Arts, studio 4 


COST - $150 participation fee, which includes a Dance T-shirt


SIGN UP - Click Here To Sign Up


Questions? Click HERE to view flyer 

or Contact Halley Baker - hbaker@classicalacademy.com

Band & Choir

TCA Elem Middle School Music Program 24-25.png

School Info & Resources

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 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

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

Medication Policy for 2024/2025 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 2023-2024 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2024.  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 2024-2025 school year.

Cell Phone 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!  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:



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:


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

Mr. Powell

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 10:00-10:10 and lunch is scheduled from 12:25-12:40.

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

Hello Badger Families!,

 

My name is Alissa Atkins and I am the school counselor here at Classical Academy Middle School! I have had the pleasure of serving our school as counselor for 9 years now and it has been quite an amazing journey! I am quite excited for year 10!

 

As the school counselor here at CAMS, my job involves supporting the social emotional health of our students. I provide individual counseling, facilitate and oversee group counseling on campus, teach classroom and small group lessons, and develop school wide campaigns all focusing on character development and mental wellness. Additionally, I provide resources and information to our families at CAMS through our Coffee Chats and monthly blurbs on our Badger Buzz!

 

If you have any questions for me or would like any specific resources for your child, please send me an email at aatkins@classicalacademy.com

 

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

CAMS Counseling Referral Form

 

I look forward to meeting our families and partnering with you this school year!

 

Alissa Atkins

School Counselor at CAMS


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

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

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: Betsy Chance/Server

Parent Email: bchance@solarturbines.com

Location: Rancho Bernardo

Parent Name: Erin Smith

Parent Email: eer73@hotmail.com

Location: SantaLuz / near intersection of Camino Del Sur and Carmel Valley Road

Parent Name: Daria Gurevich

Parent Email: d86inbox@gmail.com

Location: Merge 56, near 56 and Camino Del Sur

Parent Name: Marie Aquino

Parent Email: marieagapepa@gmail.com

Location: Historic Escondido right by the school

Parent Name: Crystal Anderson

Parent Email: Faust.c1212@gmail.com

Location: Camino del Sur/Carmel Valley Road 

Parent Name: Sophie Muller

Parent Email: Smuller@nubeware.com

Location: San Marcos Discovery Lake area 

Parent Name: Julie Laux

Parent Email: julielauxspeech@gmail.com

Location: Rancho Penasquitos (15 and 56 freeways) 

Parent Name: Betsy Chance

Parent Email: bchance@solarturbines.com

Location: Rancho Bernardo near RanchoBernardo Road and Pomerado

Parent Name: Marina Shkolnik

Parent Email: marina@dbandimere.com

Location: North Poway 

*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. *

14th Annual Grape Day 5k Race

Come join us for the 14th year of our 5k! Your registration and fundraising dollars go to support the MS Society and the  Escondido Sunrise Rotary.


CAMS students can use the discount code CLASSICAL for $10 off their race registration. 


When: 8am September 14th

Where: Grape Day Park


For more information on please visit grapeday5k.com

Roller Hockey Opportunity

Interested in playing CIF Co-ed Roller Hockey at Classical Academy High next year?*


We are putting together a recreational team with Classical players for the spring season that starts in April. All practices and games are at the Kit Carson rink.


This is a great opportunity to meet the coaches and players. Please contact Kelly Logan at (714) 785-1408 with any questions and to be placed on the Classical team.


To sign up, go to http://www.sdinlinehockey.com/home

*Open to all students at Classical Academy High Studio and PLC.

Roller Hockey Flyer(1).pdf

 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.

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, comments@classicalacademy.com. Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.