TCA Bear Buzz
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
August 1, 2023
Please Check back on Monday, August 7- Information on this current site may not be accurate or up to date
UNIT 1 Assemblies
Key:
Assembly Schedule:
All Assemblies have been completed for the 2022/23 school year
2022-23 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
Hey TCA BEARS!!! Please pardon our dust! The latest edition of the Buzz is currently under construction. We are busily preparing for our 2023-24 school year, including updating the Bear Buzz with all the new and important information that you will need! Please check back next week for the completely up to date, first edition of the 2023-24 school year!
We are seeking donations for our Classroom Emergency Kits. If you are interested in donating, these purchases will count towards your volunteer hours for the 2023-24 school year! Please use this link to purchase and save time by sending them directly to our office:
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92025
If you prefer to deliver them in person, our summer office hours are Monday-Friday-7:30am-4pm. **Please note that the office will be closed from July 1-16
Record Your Volunteer Hours
CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!
Campus Clubs for 2023-24 School Year
Thanks to parent volunteers and student interest, we hosted multiple campus clubs this school year. We rely on parents to volunteer to lead and we would love to keep the momentum going for next school year. If you have an idea and would like to see a club formed, please fill out this CAMPUS CLUB form.
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
Mrs. G's Garden
TCA Families,
Summer is calling! It's just a matter of days away, which means that you all have successfully navigated the school year. Congratulations! As you celebrate your many wins this year, we encourage you to keep one of our Keys of the Unit in mind: BALANCE. This Key of Excellence encourages us to make time for what is important to us. Is it family? Friends? Travel? Exploring new interests? Whatever that may mean for you, please use this fun Summer Bingo as a way to jumpstart the adventure!
Take care,
Mrs. G & Ms. Viviana
Contact Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com or Ms.Viviana @ vperez@classicalacademy.com
You can also fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/PadDL7FtQTjq6aVh7
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Parents of 6th Grade Students!
We are very excited to announce that we will have Into Math Accelerated 7 as an "alternate option" for 7th grade math available on Schoology for our C-track families.
CLICK HERE to review an important document, which provides an overview of the course options and policies that will affect students moving into 7th grade and beyond.
Middle School News
Don't miss special events and announcements for 7th and 8th graders! Get the latest
Middle School News here!
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.
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
Fall East 7th Grade Catalina Trip
Attention 23-24 7th Grade Families
September 18-20, 2023
Join this fun time at the 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 18-20, 2023
Registration: The link to register was sent via email to all incoming 7th grade families, if you did not receive the link please contact Rachel Dove rdove@classicalacademy.com
Cost: $455.00
Fall East Coast Trip
Attention Current 7th Grade Families
To find out if space is still available please contact Tyler Powell: tpowell@classicalacademy.com
November 9-16, 2023
Registration for the 2023 East Coast Trip is now open for current 7th graders that will be 8th grade CAMS students next school year. Mr. Powell will be hosting in person and zoom info meetings starting in February.
Dates: November 9-16, 2023
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: May 19, 2023
Cost: $2899
See the Frequently Asked Questions link below for more information. See you on the trip!
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.
Choir
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays
1st-2nd: 8:30am-9am
3rd-5th: 9am-9:50am
6th-8th: 9:50am-10:45am
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
Band (4th grade & up)
Beginning Band
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:30
Advanced Band
Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
Calling all TCA BEARS interested in Band and Choir!!
Are you interested in singing in the choir or learning to play an instrument in the band? Check out the information for choir and beginning and advanced band HERE!
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.
Specific Donations requests
A/B K-6 Art Shed Supplies
The Parent led Art Shed has an updated wish list of items needed for student art projects throughout the year. Click HERE to see how you can help! You can drop of your donation at the front office, with an A/B teacher or send it directly to the school at:
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92025
If you have questions, please contact jklein@classicalacademy.com
Picnic and Play Volunteers
We would like to have some grade level activities planned during the Picnic and Play time to allow students to get to know other students in their grades. We are looking for parents to organize and run these throughout the year. Contact Alexis Fregoso if you are interested in volunteering and if you have an idea of what activity you’d like to run (afregoso@classicalacademy.com).
Donations Needed
Click Here to sign up to donate to our campus.
You can ship or drop off your donations to our front office at TCA
Record Your Volunteer Hours
CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!
Resources and General Info
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
Updates to 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 report 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.
Our online student stores will open on August 1st for parents and students. Here, you will find mascot-branded shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and more!
The stores will be open from the 1st-15th each month and close after the 15th for shipping. They will reopen on the 1st of each month. Your order will be shipped directly to you!
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The following posts are NOT school sponsored events.
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Thank You!
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.