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Daily Schedule
A/B Track
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
C'lectives
K-6th grade
Period 1: 8:30-9:45 am
Period 2: 9:50-11:20 am
Period 3: 12:15-1:25 pm
Period 4: 1:30-2:45 pm
7-8th grade
Period 1: 8:15-9:30 am
Period 2: 9:35-11:10 am
Period 3: 11:20-12:40 pm
Period 4: 1:25-2:45 pm
2023-24 School Drop off and Pick up times
Morning Gate Times: 7:45am-8:35 am
Afternoon Gate Times: 2:20pm-3:00pm
A/B Track Students and Parents- AB Track Drop Off Pick Up
C'lectives Students and Parents- C Track Morning
April 29 - May 3, 2024
April
April 29 - May 1- C-Track CAASP testing
April 29-May 3- Unit 5 Conferences- A/B classes TH and FRI ONLY- No C'lectives all week)
May
May 4 - CAHS Dance Showcase
May 7-10- Staff Appreciation Week
May 7-9 - Spirit Days - Color Wars!
May 14- Student Awards Ceremony (At Emmanuel Faith Community Church - by invitation only)
May 16- Fire Drill
May 7-17- A/B CAASPP Testing
May 27- Memorial Day Observed- NO SCHOOL- Office and campus CLOSED
May 28- Band and Choir Concert (At CAHS)
May 28-29 - Bear Bucks Bonanza
May 28-31- Last week of C'lectives classes
May 31 - CAHS Senior Walk
May 31- Unit 6 Field Trip- Wave Waterpark (Sign up below!)
June
June 4 - Last day on campus for A track (noon dismissal)
June 5 - Last day on campus for B track (noon dismissal)
June 5 - 8th grade promotion practice
June 6 - 8th grade promotion
June 7 - Last day of school!
June 10-14- Unit 6 Conferences
UNIT 6 Assemblies
Key: Flexibility & Balance
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies:
C K-6 (8:28am)
Tue. 5/7, Wed. 5/8, Thu. 5/9
&
Tue. 5/28, Wed. 5/29, Thur. 5/30 @11:00
C 7-8 (11:00am)
Tue. 5/7, Wed. 5/8, Thur 5/9
&
Tue. 5/28, Wed. 5/29,
Thu. 5/30
AB Assemblies
(7:58 am)
Tue. 5/7, Wed. 5/8
&
Tue. 5/28, Wed. 5/29
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DID YOU SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW CROSSWALK?
Go check it out by the Gretna Green Gate
(and be sure to use it!)
Stay safe out there Bears!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
MAY 7-9TH
COLOR WARS AND KONA ICE (after school)
Kindergarten- RED
First Grade- ORANGE
Second Grade- YELLOW
Third Grade- GREEN
Fourth Grade- BLUE
Fifth Grade- PINK
Sixth Grade- PURPLE
Seventh & Eighth Grade- TIE-DYE
Unit 6 Field Trip: The WAVE Waterpark
Sign Ups Now Open!
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 4:30-8:30 PM
Cost: $19.00 per person (children age 2 and under are free)
We have rented out the water park from 4:30-8:30 p.m. for this private Classical Academy event.
The Wave water park offers a number of attractions including:
Slide Tower, made up of four exciting slides
Flow Rider, a wave simulation ride
Rip Tide Slide, a single tube slide
El Rio Loco, the lazy river
A temperature-controlled competition swimming pool
Rippity's Rainforest, a splash area for children under 48 inches tall
Sign-ups for this hugely popular field trip will be online now until Thursday, May 23 (unless sold out sooner). Adults supervising children and not participating in the water activities will still need to purchase a ticket.
Please note that this is NOT a drop off event; parents must accompany children into the park and remain onsite to supervise throughout the evening.
This is a rain or shine event, so please be aware that ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Families may bring their own food and drinks into the park, however, the concessions shop will also be open for food sales. (You can't bring food to cook)
For more detailed information regarding attractions, rules, or directions, please visit the water park's website at https://www.thewavewaterpark.com/home.
Click HERE to sign up and purchase tickets
Staff Appreciation Week is coming May 7-10th
Hey Families, It's time to honor our hardworking staff! Join us for Staff Appreciation Week with themed days for students to show their gratitude:
Tuesday & Wednesday: Bring a flower or sweet/salty treat!
Thursday & Friday: Dress up as a staff member or give them a heartfelt thank-you note.
Feel free to get creative and share your own ideas to celebrate our team!
Staff Appreciation Luncheon May 10th
We will be having an all-staff appreciation luncheon on May 10th to celebrate our awesome team. Please click HERE if you'd like to sign up to bring something.
YEARBOOK SALES
The 23-24 Yearbooks are on SALE!
This year, the books are available for $50.00. To order your TCA Yearbook, CLICK HERE.
LESS THAN 40 YEARBOOKS LEFT!!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Yearbook staff at
tcayearbook@classicalacademy.com
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
TCA Counseling Corner
Do you know of a student who could use support?
Fill out a referral form HERE
A/B Track Families-
Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
C Track Families-
Ms.Viviana @ vperez@classicalacademy.com
Mrs. G
Ms. Viviana
Hey there, families and students!
As we approach the end of the school year, it's the perfect time to reflect, learn, and grow together. We're thrilled to invite you to join our last counseling small group of the year, focusing on the power of a growth mindset.
CLICK HERE to sign up
Join Us for the Bear Bucks Bonanza!
Students, mark your calendars for the May 28th & 29th lunchtime party! Teachers will be joining you for games, music and lots of fun. We're hosting a Bear Bucks Bonanza, but there's a catch - we need to collect 2,000 Bear Bucks together! It's a team effort, open to all grades and tracks.
Want to join the effort in making this happen? Simply drop your Bear Bucks in the bucket near the lunch tables by our bulletin board before, during lunch, or after school. Let's make this EPIC Bonanza happen!
Donations Needed for the Bear Bucks Store
Our TCA Bears are working hard to show positive behavior and earning lots of Bear Bucks!
Students can spend their Bear Bucks in the Bear Buck Store and you can help us replenish our store by donating to our project:
YOU Get a Prize! And YOU Get a Prize!
Please remember to fill out the volunteer form found in the Volunteer section further down in the BUZZ.
Every $10 donated counts toward 1 volunteer hour. Thank you for your support!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Classical Academy Dance Showcase
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 4:30PM & 7:30PM
Featuring Dances from...
CAHS Dance Team | CAMS Dance Team | TCA Dancers Discovery Dance 1 & 2 | All Male Dance Team | CAHS Pep Flag | Rose Middle School (Special Guests)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! CLICK HERE
https://www.showpass.com/classical-academy-dance-showcase/
Password: cadance2024
General Admission: Students/Children $12 | Adults $15
Grand-Ritz Theater | 301 East Grand Avenue | Escondido, 92025
Coming up soon!
Charter School Appreciation Night
Rockies vs. Padres
Family, friends, and charter school supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park and celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Monday, May 13, 2024! Discounted tickets are as little as $22.00 each and can be ordered online here: TCA at Padres 2024
Tickets will be sent electronically to the email address you provide and can be printed at home. This game will sell out; order your tickets early. The final day to pre-order is May 1, 2024.
If you have questions, please contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com.
TCA Parent Led Clubs
Chess Club Shout-out!
I would like to give a Bear BUZZ shoutout to our very own chess club on campus! We meet Wednesdays after school and my kids have a great time! I am so incredibly grateful for the parent involvement, support, and commitment. It has been a joy to see this evolve into something more than just an after school club but also a loving community where kids and parents alike are able to build friendships and support each other! Way to go, chess club!
-Stephanie Tse (parent lead)
Attention Parents:
Do you have a club you'd love to lead next year or a special skill that you could share with our students? Info for Parent led clubs for the 2024/25 school year coming soon!
TCA Middle School News
Don't miss special events and announcements for TCA 7th and 8th graders!
Check here every week for the most current
Attention 8th graders!
We are looking for one student to represent our 2024 8th grade C track class by giving a speech at 8th grade promotion. This speech should be about what life was like on C track, some fond relatable memories, and an encouragement to your classmates moving on to high school. School staff and educational specialists will vote on their favorite speech. Even though not all will be selected, all speeches submitted will be shared via a link in the Buzz for the whole school to enjoy. Please note that if your speech is selected, you will be presenting the speech in front of CAMS and Bear Valley 8th graders and their families, so it must be rehearsed until you are comfortable delivering it in front of a large group.
Please submit your speech using this survey LINK by Friday, May 10th at 4pm.
Save The Date: 8th Grade Promotion
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2023 - 8th Grade Students Arrive: 4:00 pm
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: The Classical Academy, 2950 South Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido 92025
**Promotion Rehearsal for 8th Grade Students: Wednesday, June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm - students arrive 12:45. This will take place at TCA- Bear Valley campus
Band: Sam Roberson at sroberson@classicalacademy.com
CELEBRATE!
Student of the Unit
Unit FOUR
(Unit Five students posted beginning 5/3)
A/B Tracks
KN-3rd Grade
Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten
Hendrix Perkins
William Morrissey
Mrs. Botka- Kindergarten
Noah Gochnour
Allison Romero-Flores
Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade
Logan Dudas
Teagan Mittman
Mrs.Xaysanapannha- 1st Grade
Jack Giffs
Jackson Quintero
Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade
Jonathan Bielma
Logan Petry
Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade
Blakely Timko
Priscilla Rizzi
Mr. Meisterling- 3rd Grade
Nayeli Anguiano
Presley Ranglas
Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade
Freya Uribe
Savannah Uribe
A/B Tracks
4th-6th Grade
Mrs. Goyette- 4th Grade
Madeleine Karges
Luke Lassen
Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade
Liam Farr
Adrianna Salgado
Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade
Noah Carpenter
Madison Miramontes
Mr. Jones- 5th Grade
Dylan Zarty
Ashlyn Talbert
Mrs. Sibley- 6th Grade
Eva Ruiz
Reagan Walker
Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade
Miles Rands
Josephine Schneider
C Track
Ms. Arend
Aliana Roh - KN
Mrs. Broyles
Evie Felker - 4th
Ms. Cheng
Bentley Chapman - 6th
Mrs. Cornejo
Caleb Rouse - TK
Mrs. Callie deNeve
Misha Hugo - 2nd
Mrs. Sara deNeve
Judah Harrel - 2nd
Mrs. Ferkins
Noelle Lopez - 6th
Mrs. Gavin
Parker Calienes - 5th
Mrs. Geoghegan
Chase Lukonen - 4th
Mrs. Hanson
Morgan Platt - 7th
C Track
Mrs. Grimes
Eleanor Galyean - 4th
Mrs. Jennings
Parker McCullough - 2nd
Mrs. Johnson
Cruz Petter - 6th
Mr. Long
Noah Ferszt - 7th
Ms. Newby
Eleanor Cheng - 6th
Mrs. Pressley
Cameron Butler - 4th
Mrs. Rossi
Josiah Chen -7th
Ms. Ryker
Marcus Bitto - 3rd
Mrs. Vaughn
Thomas Taylor- 5th
Ms. Walker
Elijah Williams - 7th
The Bee Kind! Corner
Throughout the school year, students will be featured in the Bee Kind! Corner for above and beyond acts of kindness. We choose kindness every day here at TCA!
Has your student demonstrated extra kindness? We want to celebrate our students as they go above and beyond to be kind to others!
Please complete THIS FORM to nominate your child.
Mahto Brave Heart - 4C - Ms. Cheng
Mahto always goes above and beyond helping his special needs brother. He is kind, patient, and understanding. He always includes his brother, makes sure he is safe, takes the time to explain things to him, and make activities accessible since his brother is non-verbal.
Nominated by: Decova Gifford (parent)
Bear Book Challenge Reading Rockstars!
Help us recognize our brilliant readers who have met their reading goals!
**Students who have completed this challenge will be recognized in the Bear Buzz after each unit has completed. Readers who submit a completed form after the last day of each unit will be posted in the next unit.
Submission Deadline for Unit 5- 5/3
I've read 5000+ Pages!
Hendrix Perkins - KN-A - Mrs. Boshaw
Heath Hess - KN-A - Mrs. Boshaw
Adalie Phung - KN-C - Mrs. S. de Neve
George Sims -1B - Mrs. Duncan
Ezekiel Mercado - 2C - Ms. Ryker
Logan Wakefield - 4C - Ms. Arend
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
Avery Shainsky - KN-C - Mrs. Pressley
Priscilla Rizzi - 2B - Ms. Klein
UNIT 4 Readers
I've read 20 books!
Dielli Gomez - 3A - Mrs. Hebner
Sawyer Hopkins - 3B - Mrs. Hebner
Avery Caughron - 3C - Mrs. C. de Neve
Jonah Ferszt - 3C - Mr. Long
Logan Wakefield - 4C - Mrs. Arend
Oliver Phillips - 6C - Mrs. S. de Neve
I've read 40 books!
Winnie Kimberly - 3B - Mrs. Hebner
Abigail Bruecker - 3A - Mr. Meisterling
Liliana Silva - 3B - Mr. Meisterling
Emma Warden - 3B - Mr. Meisterling
Marcus Bitto - 3C - Ms. Ryker
Leilani Phung - 4C - Mrs. S. de Neve
Finley Shainsky - 5C - Mrs. Pressley
Choir
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays
1st-2nd: 8:30am-9am
3rd-5th: 9am-9:50am
6th-8th: 9:50am-10:50am
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com
Band (4th grade & up)
Beginning Band
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:30
Advanced Band
Tuesday/Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com
Jr. Musical Theater
Grades 3-5
Info for next year coming soon
2024 Fall Catalina Trip
*The link to register will be sent May 13th to all incoming 7th grade families*
Attention Current 6th Grade Families
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:
Dates: September 16-18, 2024
Registration: The link to register will be sent via email May 13 to all incoming 7th grade families.
Cost: $455.00
Learn more on the Catalina FAQ page.
2024 Fall East Coast Trip
*We currently have a waitlist -- please register today to be place on it*
Attention Current 7th Grade Families
The East Coast Trip, for current 7th graders that will be 8th grade TCA students next school year, is now accepting registrations.
Quick Facts:
Dates: November 14-21, 2024
Registration: The trip is at capacity -- registration still open to be placed on a waitlist
Cost: $3,069
More information can be found on the attached flyer.
See the Frequently Asked Questions link below for more information. See you on the trip!
Middle School Sports Information
Please click on the links below for the most up to date information.
CAMS Badger Buzz
Parent Volunteer Corner
Need Parent Volunteer Hours?
Volunteering at TCA
CLICK HERE to read more about our volunteering program and how your partnership helps our campus work!
For families with students on A/B Track, it is suggested that you volunteer 25 hours/year on campus.
For families with students on C Track, it is suggested that you volunteer 10 hours/year on campus.
Record Your Volunteer Hours
CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!
On Campus Volunteer Form
If you're volunteering on campus please CLICK HERE to fill out a volunteer form for each time you visit.
Resources and General Info
Grades 3-4 C Track Typing Competition
Attention 3rd & 4th Grade C TRACK Students!
Join the competition and improve your typing skills!
From now until the end of the year, we want to encourage our C track 3rd and 4th graders to improve their touch typing skills!
Students who spend the most time working on their typing skills will be eligible to earn a prize at the end of the year!
Did you know students in 3rd-8th grades are expected to type written responses on their state assessments in the spring? Now is the time to get prepared in a super fun way!
Just 10-15 minutes per day will grow your typing skills quickly!
How to join the challenge:
Go to www.typing.com/student/join#tcabears
If your student already has a typing.com account, they can join the challenge by clicking “Use My Existing Typing.com Account.”
If your student has never used typing.com, they can join the challenge by clicking “Create a New Typing.com Account.”
Higher Level Math
If you missed the Zoom Meeting about Higher Level Math Options, CLICK HERE to listen!
This pertains to students who are ready for high school math (Math 1 or 2) BEFORE 9th grade
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
Do you want help teaching history?
A/B and C track students, grades 1st through 6th, will have the option of taking an alternate TCA history course created by Mrs. Broyles. The course is designed to support families in teaching history with video lessons, read alouds, and fun differentiated assignments as well as optional fun crafts and videos for extension. It aligns the learning across grade levels with differentiated assignments so families can learn history together. The class is called TCA History with Mrs. Broyles. Use this access code: 7P39-R93K-KQ467 to add it to your student's Schoology dashboard.
Our school meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
Pre-packaged Breakfast and Lunch Kits must be pre-ordered online.
Please use this link to sign your students up to receive a Breakfast Meal Kit
Please use this link to sign your students up to receive a Lunch Meal Kit
Reporting your student's illness:
Please make note that The Classical Academies will no longer send notification letters to parents regarding their symptomatic student. Letters will still be sent in relation to students who reports a COVID-19 positive.
Here are some important reminders regarding our symptomatic student policy:
Students who appear ill (ie. fever, stomach aches, diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting) should not be sent to school.
If your student is sick, please call the front office and notify the teacher/ES.
Cold, allergy, flu and COVID symptoms all look alike. It is important to not self-diagnose these symptoms.
If your student experiences any of the following symptoms: fever, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, more tired than normal, we recommend taking a COVID test when symptoms begin and before returning to school. Free test kits are available at the front office.
A student must be fever free without the use of fever-reducing medicine (i.e. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen) for 24 hours before returning to school.
If you have any questions, please reach out to healthandsafety@classicalacademy.com.
Thank you and please stay healthy!
Medication Policy for
2023-24 School Year
The California Department of Education requires that a signed doctor's note be provided to your child's school for any student medications which are kept on campus or carried by students while they are on campus. Please note that ANY medication, including over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol and cough drops, MUST have a signed doctor's note to be allowed on campus for student safety. If your student travels on any overnight class trips, a signed medication form will be required for any medication, even over-the-counter
CLICK HERE to print the required medication form.
CLICK HERE for the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Please note: We cannot accept any medication forms for the 2023-2024 school year if it is dated before July 3, 2023. All forms must be signed & dated by your doctor after this date to be active for the new school year.
We Need Your Help
We would love to offer trainings and chats on a more consistent basis this year. Is there something you would like more training or information on? Please use the link below to share your thoughts or ideas for sessions that you would find helpful.
Get into the school spirit and check out our School Store with all the latest TCA Bear swag! CLICK HERE now! STORE IS OPEN FROM THE 1ST-15TH OF EACH MONTH.
The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of The Classical Academy and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the individual in stated posts for more information, questions or concerns.
EcoLogik After School STEAM Program
EcoLogik After School is a FREE, 2-week, hands-on, standards-aligned STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) program that is virtually facilitated by Cabrillo National Monument staff. This engaging content incorporates different learning modalities to reach a diverse audience with a breadth of learning abilities. By leveraging resources from TedEd Earth School and Cabrillo National Monument’s curriculum, each day explores a different STEM theme - from biodiversity to plastics - through daily "quests." Students will learn STEM through art and hands-on activities.
Additionally, After School attendees will be introduced to real, diverse STEM professionals, many of whom are prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN® Ambassadors. Students will conduct a science experiment and have the opportunity to chat with these professionals during a live call.
ecologikproject@gmail.com
(619)523-4287
Attention 4th grade students!!
Be the adventure hero of your family and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to see any of our 54 California State Parks for FREE! BONUS- Your entire family can join you! Watch this video and visit California Adventure Pass for 4th graders for all the information you need to get started with your adventure! Being a 4th grader has its perks!
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, Coaster & Sprinter
The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP), which allows all riders 18 and under to ride all San Diego County transit systems (bus, trolley, Coaster, Sprinter), including North County Transit District and MTS services for FREE, has been extended through June 2024.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 and under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card, and travel with proof of eligibility. 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 NCTD's Youth Opportunity Pass webpage or the SANDAG website.
FREE Gift for Eligibility Verification
All youth with a YOP account must have their eligibility verified. For a limited time only, while supplies last, receive a FREE gift when you verify your YOP account at any NCTD Customer Service Center. Not sure if your PRONTO YOP eligibility has been verified? Call NCTD Customer Service at (760) 966-6500, Monday-Friday, 7am - 7pm, and weekends and holidays, 8am- 5 pm.
Need extra tutoring in Math?
Check out Marvelous Mathematics with Mrs. M!
Tutoring~Teaching~Lesson Planning
(And much more...just ask!)
Contact Mary Macfarlane @ mmacfarlane0819@gmail.com
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.