Classical Academy Online - News
January 14th - 18th
Dear CAO Students and Families,
We hope that you had an excellent holiday break and enjoyed ringing in the new year with friends and family. We are excited for a fresh start in 2019, but we must wrap up the first semester over the next few weeks.
As a reminder, all projects were due before the Christmas break. Please connect with your content area teacher if you are still showing incompletes on the Summit Learning Platform.
Content Assessments can be taken January 8-11 and January 14-16.
Workshops will not be held January 8-16, in order to allow time for students to meet with their teachers, mentor, and academic coach. However, the Cafe will be open from 7-4 p.m. for structured and productive time with teachers. The self directed learning area will be open for content assessments only. All music and advanced placement workshops will still be held, as they are attendance based classes.
Classical Academy Online will feature their Academic Showcase and Expo on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. All students are expected to participate and showcase their best/favorite project from quarter 1. Parents, families, and the community are invited to attend. Additional details will be released on Schoology regarding student attire, presentations, and expectations for the event. It is a true honor for Classical Academy Online to show our advancements in education and the great work that students have produced over the past semester. Please be reminded that the projects and Academic Showcase are in place of final exams.
CAO will be closed on January 17-18 to allow grades to be finalized. All classes will close and final grades will be issued on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Students will have time to get organized and to get a head start on the second semester, which begins January 22, 2019.
Do you know of someone who is looking to enroll at CAO this year? We are currently accepting registration for second semester. All new families must attend a New Family Orientation, which are being held on January 9, 2018 from 4-5:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary to attend a New Family Orientation. However, it is a requirement before registering with us for second semester.
We are quickly moving forward... please reach out to us if you need any guidance, assistance, or questions answered. We are here to help.
Dr. Stacey Perez
Important Announcements and Events
January 16
Senior Photo - CAHS Parking Lot - 12:15pm
Academic Showcase and Expo at CAO 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
January 17 & 18
Classical Academy Online closed
January 18 & 19
Debate Workshop @ CAHS
January 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School - CAO Closed
January 23
Walking Tacos for Sale @ Lunch (Click here for Flyer)
January 22 - 25
Start of Second Semester
National School Choice Week
Great Kindness Challenge
January 24 & 25
Cohort Conferences
February 18
Presidents Day - No School - CAO Closed
Purchase a CAHS Yearbook
Use this link and code www.yearbookordercenter.com code 8324
At the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, they hold an annual Summer Surgery Program during the months of July- early August. This program is a tuition-based, two week program where high school students are able to watch live surgeries, learn hands-on medical skills, and receive mentorship from medical students. Check out the flyer for more info!
Zot Flyer.pdfCongratulations to the CAOS Robotics Team!
CAOS Robotics competed in the Touring League qualifying meet at the San Diego Jewish Academy this weekend. As a rookie team, CAOS was excited but not exactly sure what to expect during the tournament. First, the team passed the robot and field inspection and awaited the match schedule. Matches 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, & 20 lead to the semifinals, where Team CAOS won and went on to the finals. A final score of 251 to 250 awarded CAOS the #1 spot! Congratulations Team CAOS.
Way to go Caiman Marching Band and Flag Team!
The Caiman Marching Band and Flag Team took part in the Escondido Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade. The band and flag team placed 3rd place! Tune into our Classical Academy Online Facebook Page for photos and videos.
Future Europe Trip Information
The travel dates are in June 2020
Italy, France, and Spain
Mr. Moen, Mrs. Haigler, and Ms. Mills the current chaperones
Family members 12 and older are welcome to sign up
Click the link below for more details:
San Diego Gulls Tickets : Charter School Night January 19, 2019
We've extended the deadline - last day to order tickets in person is now Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Mark your calendars and join The Classical Academies at Valley View Casino Center (Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego) for Charter School Night with San Diego’s very own AHL hockey team the San Diego Gulls on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Game starts at 7:00pm. Come early to enjoy the Star Wars themed event.
Discounted tickets are available, prices as follows:
Terrace Level (no hat) - $19
Terrace Level (w/hat) - $23
Lower Loge Level (no hat) - $36
Lower Loge Level (w/hat) - $40
There are two ways to order your tickets:
i. In person at your campus' front office - Deadline to order is December 14, 2018
ii. Online at Charter School Night 2019 (service fee added to online orders) - Deadline to order is o/a January 16, 2019
Family, friends and Charter School supporters are welcome!
Go Gulls!
Parent Volunteer Opportunities!
Parent volunteers help keep our programs running! Remember every $10 spent counts as a volunteer hour.
Currently, we are stocking our student store and we need the following:
Bottled water, gatorade, juice, chocolate milk and any other single serving packaged drinks. Granola bars (kind bars), Chips, Oatmeal, Fruit cups, Pretzels, Frozen single serve foods, Dried fruit, Hummus cups, Yogurt, Any other healthy options!
As we do have students with peanut allergies, we ask that no peanut products be purchased for the student store and that the student lounge remain peanut free zones.
Here are a few supplies we can always use:
Plastic forks
Plastic spoons
Paper plates
Paper Towels
Napkins
Kleenex
Feminine Hygiene Products
Dry Erase Markers
Make sure you create your account on Help Counter (helpcounter.net/volunteer) so that you can see more Parent Volunteer needs that we have and sign up!
Counselor's Corner
Laura Hughes, Lead Counselor and Classical Academy High School
Charles Threat III, Classical Academy Online
Jessica Novello, Coastal Academy High School
Alissa Atkins, Classical Academy Middle School
Jennifer Meehan, Coastal Academy
Chad Chandler, TCA Bear Valley
Charity Marino, TCA Vista
CAHS ASB and Clubs - New clubs coming to CAO in 2018-19!
If you are interested in starting a Club at CAO, download the Club Application packet below and contact Lindsey Williams (lwilliams@classicalacademy.com) if you have questions!
Program Feedback
Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….
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Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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