TCA Bear Buzz

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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

Campus Map with Gates

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 

Drop-off & Pick Up 




February 26- March 1, 2024



February



March



April

UNIT 4 Assemblies

Key: Speak With Good Purpose


Assembly Schedule:



C Track Assemblies:


C K-6 (8:28am) 





C 7-8 (11:00am)


 


AB Assemblies 

(7:58 am)






ANNOUNCEMENTS

YEARBOOK SALES AND ADS

The 23-24 Yearbooks are on SALE, and Ad Submission has started.

This year, the books are available for $50.00.  To order your TCA Yearbook, CLICK HERE.  


Students Personalized Ads 

Student's personalized yearbook pages are designed through Jostens/School Annual website.  This year, a cost is associated with creating a personalized page.

TK-7th Grade ONLY

8th Grade ONLY


To create your personalized Ad, CLICK HERE.

The deadline to submit is March 1, 2024.  


CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Yearbook staff at 

tcayearbook@classicalacademy.com

Donations Needed for the Bear Bucks Store


Dear Families,

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!

Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding

 TCA 

Counseling Corner

A/B Track Families-

Mrs.G @  kgravelle@classicalacademy.com 

Hello families,


Please join us this upcoming month of February as we spread kindness. During this month, students will have the opportunity to learn more about what fills their own bucket and how we can fill others using kindness acts!


Make sure to click on the links listed below. It will take you to some really awesome read aloud books, a 30 day pledge sheet and an A-Z list of ways to fill a bucket. 


Book Read Aloud Videos

https://bucketfillers101.com/book-read-aloud-videos/


30 Day Pledge Sheet

https://www.bucketfillers101.com/pdfs/30DayPledgeSheet.pdf


K-2 Grade 

https://www.bucketfillers101.com/pdfs/A-ZCheck-ListBoxes.pdf


3rd-8th Grade

https://www.bucketfillers101.com/pdfs/JRN-BFIdeas.pdf 

C Track Families-

Ms.Viviana @ vperez@classicalacademy.com

Fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/ZSd8maY7qanFytWu7






Sign Up for the Foundations of Friendship Group here! https://forms.gle/aYZH82QgV1j8tuba6



If you are interested in showcasing your career for our students, please fill out this link to the Career Fair Interest Form

Hey Families!


Do you have questions about the well-being or mental health of your student? Have concerns about a social/emotional issue or their ability to succeed at school? Need support tackling a tough topic or conversation at home? Struggle parenting while also homeschooling? We're here to help!




We hope to see you there! 

UPCOMING EVENTS


If you are able to donate to this super fun, interactive family day, please use the link below to see how you can help!

Super STEM Saturday Donations

Save the Date! Super STEM Saturday is March 9, 2024



Super STEM Saturday is a free, one-day educational science festival for children of all ages. Join us for hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and exhibits that will ignite your curiosity and deepen your love for STEM. Discover science, re-imagine technology, create engineering and explore math. This is a rain-or-shine, family-friendly event that will feature food trucks, Rubik's Cube competitions, shows, and more! Learn more about the event here. 


Super STEM Saturday

MARK YOUR CALENDARS


Unit 5 

Little Caesars Pizza Luncheon

Tuesday, April 16th and Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Sign-ups will be available on Friday, March 15th, 2024  

Save the Date!

Unit 6 Field Trip:

The WAVE Waterpark

 **This will be a private event for 

The Classical Academy of Escondido


Date: Friday, May 31st, 2024

Time: 4:30-8:30 PM


Stay tuned for sign-ups and more

information coming in April

TCA Parent Led Clubs


TCA After School Clubs

Do you have a skill or idea that you would like to share with a group of students?  If so, we need you to lead an after school club! If we have enough students interested and parents willing to oversee a club, we would like to start these in March. Last year we had a Pokemon Club,  Chess Club, and a Basketball Club. Some other ideas: Book Club, Crafting Club, Legos Club. What ideas do you have? Please fill out this form to share your ideas and willingness to lead and organize a club. 


TCA Parent Club Interest Form

Parents, please fill out this form if you are interested in overseeing an after school club on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons from 2:50-3:45pm (except for conference weeks). By completing this form, you understand that you will be the lead adult organizing the club and you will attend each session. We are hopeful there will be other parents that will be available to assist you. In addition, there will be a staff member there to help supervise and answer questions. Thanks for your interest! 


TCA Club Parent Interest Form 2024

Hello, TCA families! How do students know if Chess Club is a good fit for them? It will be a casual time for students who know the basics of chess but want more practice and are excited to make new friends. If this sounds like you, now is the time to sign up.


We are also looking for parent volunteers who could help facilitate the chess playing time. If you have background or experience in playing chess competitively, please contact me (Stephanie Tse) at stephanieptse@gmail.com.


Please note: This is a parent-led group and not a drop off club. Students and siblings must be supervised at ALL times.


Due to limited spots, sign-ups will close after we have 20 committed students.

CHESS CLUB

We will meet the following Wednesdays:


March 20th

April 3rd 

April 10th

April 17th

April 24th

May 8th 

May 15th 

May 22nd


Sign-up link:

https://forms.gle/Vp4dqNkfxYVQWUBk8

 Are you a kid who enjoys FISHING, or would like to learn more about FISHING? Come hang out with school friends and let's share stories, Talk Everything FISHING, Learn fish facts & play trivia, Play FISHING games, and even learn with a couple of demonstrations on how to prep a fishing rod! You're invited to bring any cool luers, or FISHING items you may want to share & show, with permission from your parent. We will set up a fun local fishing trip with interested families. 


We can host up to 15 students.  


Please contact CharityJL@gmail.com (Charity) with any questions. 

FISHING CLUB 

Members Wanted! 

Hope to see you, THURSDAYS!


April 4th &18th 

and 

May 9th & 23rd!    


Here is the Sign Up Genius Link to sign up :

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BABAD22A64-48079516-kids

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 Middle School News!



Attention current 8th grade students: 

Are you going to one of our Classical High campuses? 

Be sure to attend the appropriate information session to learn about course selections to get your high school career off on the right foot!

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


**Promotion Auditions for 8th Grade Students: Audition info coming soon, check back for more info.

CELEBRATE! 

Student of the Unit

Unit THREE

A/B Tracks 

KN-3rd Grade

Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten


Mrs. Botka- Kindergarten


Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade


Mrs.Xaysanapannha- 1st Grade


Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade


Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade


Mr. Meisterling- 3rd Grade


Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade


A/B Tracks 

4th-6th Grade

Mrs. Goyette- 4th Grade


Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade


Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade


Mr. Jones- 5th Grade


Mrs. Sibley- 6th Grade


Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade

C Track 


Ms. Arend


Mrs. Broyles


Ms. Cheng


Mrs. Cornejo


Mrs. Callie deNeve 


Mrs. Sara deNeve 


Mrs. Ferkins


Mrs. Gavin


Mrs. Geoghegan


Mrs. Hanson


C Track


Mrs. Grimes


Mrs. Jennings


Mrs. Johnson


Mr. Long


Ms. Newby 


Mrs. Pressley


Mrs. Rossi


Ms. Ryker


Mrs. Vaughn

Ms. Walker 



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. 



Parker McCullough 2C- Mrs. Jennings

Parker has been so kind and loving with helping his little brother, Boone, adjust to Kindergarten. He always shows his support with an encouraging word or an extra hug during his break. He would go to the moon and back for his little brother.

Nominated by: Lauren McCullough (mother)

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 4- 3/15

Submission Deadline for Unit 5- 5/3


Click here for the Bear Book Challenge guidelines

I've read 5000+ Pages!

 I've read 10,000+ Pages!

UNIT 3 Readers

      

I've read 20 books! 



      I've read 40 books! 



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

Email lkling@classicalacademy.com for more information!


Musical Theater

Grades 6-8 


Email khoward@classicalacademy.com for more information!




Come meet Dorothy and her friends, Over the Rainbow, in this beloved classic. After wishing for something more, she realizes that she had already had everything she could have ever wanted, because after all, there is no place like home. 

Dates: Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24

Times vary based on the date. Please see the flyer to the left. 

Grab your tickets here: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/cahsmiddle/buy-tix



5th Grade

Pathfinder Ranch

Attention 5th Grade Families

April 8-10, 2024

All 5th grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley have the opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Mountain Center, California to participate in Pathfinder Ranch on April 8-10, 2024.

Please note, this is an optional educational trip. 

     (Deadline to register is February 23)

Spaces are limited and are open to all students on A, B, and C Track on a first come, first served basis. The camp may fill before the first deadline. Additional spots will NOT be available once the camp fills.

2024 EC Registration.pdf


Fall East Coast Trip


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. 


**Mr. Powell will be hosting a zoom info meeting Friday 2/16 at 10am. The Zoom link is HERE


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

Spring Baseball Sign Up 2024.docx



Mr. Meisterling will be coaching Spring Baseball this year!

Sign Ups are now closed

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Meisterling at jmeisterling@classasicalacademy.com


Middle School Sports Information


 Please click on the links below for the most up to date information.

CAMS FAQ Sports Page

CAMS Badger Buzz 

Parent Volunteer Corner

Need Parent Volunteer Hours?

Interested in volunteering for the 2023-24 events? Then this is your opportunity to clock in some volunteer hours and get involved with upcoming/future events. Click HERE to complete our interest form. 

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!

Please use this link to sign up to donate to the Garden Program:

TCA Compost Donations 

Record Your Volunteer Hours

CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!

Our teachers and students are in need of classroom supplies. If you are able to help, please check out the CLASSROOM SUPPLY link for your child's class requests. Remember, every donation counts towards volunteer hours! You can use this link to record your purchase and get volunteer credit! $10 = 1 hour


Do you have extra, gently used footballs, soccer balls or basketballs laying around at home? 

We would love to have them for our students to use during their lunch breaks. If you would like to donate your used athletic balls and give them a second life, please bring them to the front office and we will get them to the student supervisors. Sorry, but we cannot accept rubber, bouncy balls. Thank you! 

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


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.

School Meal Program 

2023-24


Questions? 

Email us at meals@classicalacademy.com

Our breakfast 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 Kits must be pre-ordered online.  

Please use this link to sign your students up to receive a Breakfast Meal Kit https://forms.gle/iNaATyF4K1r33Epk7


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:


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. 


Parent Trainings or Coffee Chat Ideas

Get into the school spirit and check out our School Store with all the latest TCA Bear swag! CLICK HERE now!

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.


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.