Classical Academy Online - News
March 11th - 15th
Dear CAO Families,
We hope that you were able to attend Super STEM Saturday at Cal State San Marcos. This is an amazing event that is hosted by The Classical Academies in a partnership with CSUSM to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. CAO features the Rocket Launching Booth, where students can build and launch their rocket. See our Facebook Page for pictures and updates.
All student should have completed MAP assessments, for the winter session, by last week. We will upload these measures of academic growth and have a final assessment at the end of the year. These are excellent indicators of student growth and the implementation of Summit Learning is impacting our student success.
As we are winding down the last 12 weeks of the school year, we are also busy planning for the upcoming school year. Please make sure that your student is setting all weekly goals on Monday. If they are showing any red focus areas, on their Summit Learning dashboard, they should be addressing those areas this week. All content assessments should be up to date and not left for the final few weeks of the quarter. Encourage your student to take all content assessments this week. Accountability Plans will be given at Cohort Conferences, March 21 & 22, for students who need to get caught up in these areas.
Student success has skyrocketed this semester! We are seeing students talk the talk and walk the walk; mentoring meetings, goal setting, and staying up to date on all areas of academics are signs that students are succeeding and achieving. Remember that we are here to help and guide this partnership with parents. We want students to advocate for themselves, but we also want parents to let us know how we can help.
Let's finish this quarter strong and look forward to cohort conferences next week!
Dr. Stacey Perez
Important Announcements and Events
March 12
Band Expo @ CAHS - 5-7pm
March 14
CARE Forum
March 15
Dress Up Day - Meme Day
March 21 & 22
Cohort Conferences
March 26
BBQ Hot Lunch (Click here to sign up)
March 28 & 29
CAO Closed for Professional Development - Home School Days
April 5
Spring Fling - Dance/Game Night - 6-9pm - See details below
Hey Parents!
Are you looking for an easy way to earn some Parent Volunteer Hours? We will always take donations for our Student Store. This is an ongoing fundraiser that helps us do special events and projects for staff and students. If you would like to donate, just bring any of the following items to the front desk and log your hours on Help Counter (helpcounter.net/volunteer). Every $10 you spend counts as 1 volunteer hour.
Items we always need:
Juice, sparkling water, chocolate milk, pretzels, chips, cup of noodles, pop tarts, single serving snacks, hummus, yogurt, etc.
Healthy options, including gluten free, vegan, and nut-free snacks
Spoons, Forks, Tissue boxes
Expo markers, clorox wipes, pencils, pens, and scissors
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY : Native Spanish speaking parents!
If your parent/guardian is a native Spanish speaker and would like to earn some parent volunteer hours, please have them contact Spanish Teacher, Lynette Ryker at:
¡Muchas gracias!
Band Expo
Tuesday March 12th
5-7pm @ CAHS
Learn more about what it takes to be in band. Try out different instruments. Flag and Dance will be there too! Check it out!
Padres vs Dodgers - Charter School Appreciation Night – May 4, 2019
Family, friends and Charter School supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park and celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 4, 2019!
Arrive early to witness the Charter School on field pre-game ceremony and Bucket Hat giveaway.
Order your discounted tickets online here: TCA at Padres2019. Your tickets will be sent to you electronically so that you can print them at home. This popular game will sell out – order your tickets early. Deadline to order is April 22, 2019.
Questions? Contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
The Classical Academies at San Diego Sockers – Any 2019 Home Game
Support San Diego's Professional Indoor Soccer Team and have a great night out all at the same time!
The Classical Academies are proud to be able to offer you San Diego Sockers tickets at discounted group pricing ($12 each!) to any of the remaining home games, plus the chance to be part of the Parade Of Champions on the field during the pregame announcements!
Order your discounted tickets online here: SD Sockers 2019. Your tickets will be emailed to you so that you can print them at home. All home games are played at Pechanga Arena (formerly known as Valley View Casino Center) 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, SD, CA 92110.
Questions? Contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
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:
Purchase a CAHS Yearbook
Use this link and code www.yearbookordercenter.com code 8324
Community News
CAMS is looking for Tutors!
Classical Academy Middle School is looking for High School Students who might be good writing and math tutors, who understand the summit platform and willing to help out some middle school students. You would be recommended to parents as private tutors, and it could be an opportunity to get tutoring experience. And if you choose to volunteer your time, you could use it for Community Service Hours!
If you are interested, you need to be in good academic standing, recommended by teachers (formal recommendations aren't necessary), and willing to work demonstrate patience and flexibility while working with younger students.
Contact Sarah Pierce for more information: spierce@classicalacademy.com
Applicants Needed: FBI Teen Academy
The FBI San Diego Division's Teen Academy is an opportunity for high school students to get a comprehensive look at today's FBI. Students will gain hands-on experience in areas such as crime scene and forensic techniques and tactical operations, engage in conversations with FBI staff about online communication and its risks, and discuss lifestyle choices required to be eligible for careers at the FBI.
The Teen Academy takes place in the summer, and is open to current high school sophomores and juniors grade who live in San Diego and Imperial counties. There is no cost to attend.
The San Diego Division will begin accepting applications on March 1. Students with a combination of a good GPA, participation in school activities, and community involvement are encouraged to apply. For more details, visit the FBI Teen Academy webpage or contact Charmin Lindholm.
Career Education: San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges is partnering with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to support the Girls Empowerment Camp on April 6 & 7, 2019.
This is a 2-day camp for teens ages 14-18 and includes:
• Hands-on training with firefighting tools and equipment
• 360-degree exposure to public safety career options
• CPR/AED training
Registration is open! Encourage your health pathway students to register for this fantastic and FREE event!
Website: http://sdfirerescue.org/gec/
Registration form: https://sandiego.seamlessdocs.com/f/empowermentcamp
Earn Community Service Hours working at a Feeding San Diego Distribution Site
Every Sunday, Feeding San Diego at St. Bart’s Church in Poway is open to serve anyone who needs food. Groceries are donated from Sprout’s and Target and redistributed to anyone in need. Volunteer shifts are from 1:30-3:00 and the work involves sorting food, setting up, distributing items and cleaning up. Sign-up just once or every once in a while. We’d love to have you work with us.
If you have questions please email Lisa Marie Oakes at feedingpeople@stbartschurch.org
To sign up for a volunteer shift:
Parent Volunteer Opportunities!
Parent volunteers help keep our programs running! Remember every $10 spent counts as a volunteer hour.
The Student Store is an ongoing fundraiser that helps us purchase extra items for classrooms, fun events for students, and teacher appreciation.
We will always take donations of the following items to help with this fundraiser:
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
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….
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.
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