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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
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
Live Link Calendar
2022-23
December 15, 2022
December
December 15-January 2- Christmas Break- Office Closed
January
January 9 - Forces in Motion Assembly/Field Trip (PLC)
January 10-12- Spirit Days- Pajama Day
January 10-11- Unit 3 Lunch- Sandwiches
Jan 16 - MLK, Jr Day (No School - Office Closed)
January 27- Re-enrollment & Sibling Enrollment Deadline
January 30- Pizza 22- School Fundraiser (details to come)
February
February 6-8 - 6th Grade Astro Camp
February 20 - President's Day (No School- Office Closed)
February 27-March 1- 4th grade Sacramento Trip
UNIT 3 Assemblies
Key: This is it!
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies
January 10-12 (T,W,Th)
AB Assemblies
January 10 & 11 (T,W)
A/B Tracks K-6 Assemblies (start time 7:58 am)
C Track K-6 Assemblies
(start time 8:28 am)
C Track 7th/8th Assemblies (start time11:00 am)
As our calendar year comes to a close, we are reminded that we are blessed by a wonderful community of students, parents and staff. During this break, we hope that you will make time to relax and enjoy your family, rest your mind and soul and reflect on all of the blessings this year has brought us. May your days be filled with love and joy this holiday season. We will see you in the New Year~
Kenna, Jill, Wendy and the Bear Valley Team
Don't Forget! We return to our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 3rd.
It is that time of year where the Lost & Found is very full. Please make sure you check to see if your student left a jacket, sweater or reusable water bottle. We will be donating items in January after the break.
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
Mrs. G's Garden
TCA Families - Hello from Mrs. G's Garden!
TCA Families,
What a wonderful beginning of a year this has been! Your amazing kiddos continue to grow resilience, strengthen community bonds, and bloom through the generous outpouring of love and support you have given them.
As this calendar year comes to a close, my sincere hope is that all of our TCA Bears, families, and friends are able to experience true peace and joy. Our key of the unit, This Is It! reminds us to pause and appreciate the present. What better gift could we give ourselves and our loved ones than the sheer beauty of our presence with them physically and emotionally? This time of year is notorious for chaos, expectations, and heightened emotions. I encourage each and every one of you to take a deep breath and enjoy the many successes you have, whether large or teeny, to help cultivate an attitude of gratitude towards the magnificence of the present moment.
Take care, enjoy as much as you can, and know that you are so very loved and appreciated!
My best this Holiday Season,
Mrs. G
You can contact Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
You can also fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/PadDL7FtQTjq6aVh7
Virtual Calm Room
The counseling team has developed a Virtual Calm Room as a resource for our school community. Sometimes life is challenging and we experience distress. This Virtual Calm Room was created to serve as a break and to help you find new ways to identify & manage strong emotions and build your resilience. These resources will hopefully allow you to reset back to a calm state of mind and body.
We encourage you to make it a priority to care for yourself in healthy ways. Not all coping strategies will feel right so we encourage you to explore some and find what works for YOU!
Did you miss the coffee chat - "How to help your students with anxiety"? If so, please use the link below to watch this informative video. If you have any further questions, please contact our school counselor, Krista Gravelle (kgravelle@classicalacademy.com) or school psychologist, Desirae Gallegos (dgallegos@classicalacademy.com)
UPCOMING EVENTS
UNIT 3 Lunch- Boar's Head Sandwiches from Major Market!
Tuesday and Wednesday
January 10 & 11
Ordering is now closed
Unit 3 Field Trip: FORCES AND MOTION
DATE: Monday, January 9th
LOCATION: Classical Academy High School (PLC)
130 Woodward Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Price: $5.00
We have performance times at 9:00am and 10:30am!
Introduce your student to the world of physics and how it affects our everyday lives with Forces and Motion, an exciting, interactive science assembly program. A performer will use thrilling demonstrations to both amaze and inspire your students about the often-intimidating field of physics. After an introduction to Sir Isaac Newton, we’ll dive right into the theory of gravity where the fun is only just beginning. Once we all understand why everything falls down, we waste no time in getting to the foundation of modern physics: Newton’s three laws of motion.
Click Here to register as spaces are limited.
ASB Snack Bar open for business!
Stop by the snack bar after school (on select days) from 2:15pm-3:00pm located by the Gretna Green Gate
January 3 & 4
Otter Pops
Chips
Soda
Caprisun
Everything $1 each (while supplies last)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention all TCA Families!
Important news about re-enrollment!
Re-enrollment has begun. An email went out on Monday, December 5 with your invitation to register for the 2023-24 school year. This enrollment is open to current students, siblings and staff children ONLY. Deadline for re-enrollment is January 27th, 2023.
Don't miss special events and announcements for 7th and 8th graders! Get the latest
Middle School News here!
CELEBRATE!
Student of the Unit
UNIT TWO
A/B Tracks KN-3rd Grade
Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten
Jack Giffis
Angelina Sarapochillo
Mrs. Serrano- Kindergarten
Jackson Zamora
George Sims
Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade
Yaretzi Lopez-Mendoza
Bruno Delgado
Ms. Walker- 1st Grade
Blakely Timko
Hadley Wagg
Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade
Harrison Hertel
Mason Gray
Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade
Freya Price
Sadie Gibbs
Ms. Arteaga- 3rd Grade
Landon Topar
Jackson Rohrig
Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade
Liam Farr
Lucy Connelly
A/B Tracks 4th-6th Grade
Ms. Goyette- 4th Grade
Quinnlynn Lastra
Zoe Tavolada
Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade
Hannah Bruecker
James Sessions
Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade
Colton Altar
Caedmon Kropf
Mr. Jones- 5th Grade
Vincent Westfall
Lillian Maddox
Ms. Alvarado- 6th Grade
Selah Farr
Eliot Gardalits
Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade
Jackson Rashidi
Lillian Sims
C Track
Mrs. Allmon
Owen Matsumoto 7th
Ms. Arend
Mackenzie Osborne 8th
Mrs. Broyles
Emily Aquino 6th
Ms. Cheng
Lyrik Amoui KN
Mrs. Cornejo
Roselle Holz KN
Mrs. Callie deNeve
Ava Taylor 3rd
Mrs. Sara deNeve
Ryan King 1st
Mrs. Ferkins
Matheson Taylor 7th
Mrs. Grimes
N/A
Mrs. Hanson
Oakley Sharifi 3rd
C Track
Mrs. Jennings
Melanie Vega 6th
Ms. Johnson
Joshua Danley 4th
Mr. Long
Jadon Chuang 5th
Ms. Manata
N/A
Mrs. Manker
Brielle Buckley 4th
Ms. Newby
Abigail Cheng 7th
Mrs. Pressley
Claire Gruta 2nd
Mrs. Rossi
N/A
Ms. Ryker
Ella French 7th
Mrs. Vaughn
AJ (Alexander) Haynes 8th
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.
Rise Reid 7C-Mrs. Grimes
Rise is very aware of other's needs and shows mindfulness when interacting with others. Specifically, he asked me recently to purchase two pizza lunches so we could give one to Tim. He noticed how Tim takes care of the students, including himself, and wanted to do something in return. Rise picks up garbage on campus when he sees it (I've been with him on many occasions!) and takes pride in opening doors for others. More recently at the family campout he helped others break down their sites and we walked the campus for litter and other left items. He's a gem!
Nominated by Sonora Mather (Mother)
Yaretzi Lopez Mendoza 1A-Mrs. Duncan
Yarzeti helps her classmates and compliments everyone with her kind words. Manners are important to her and she always makes sure to use "please" and "thank you". She understands other’s emotions and feelings and is not afraid to stand up for herself and others.
Nominated by Casimira Mendoza (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
I've read 5000+ Pages!
Harrison Hertel- 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
Olias Zirkle- 1B- Ms. Walker
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
UNIT 2 Readers
I've read 20 books!
Paige Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Aubrey Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Ella Van Otterloo-5C-Mrs.C de Neve
Hannah Bruecker-4A-Ms.Carlos
Jack Scowby-3B-Ms. Arteaga
Ainsley Arner-6C-Mrs. Johnson
Edward Jackson-4C-Mrs.C de Neve
Paige Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Aubrey Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Jack Blythe-4A- Ms.Goyette
I've read 40 books!
Violet Thornton-7C-Mrs.C de Neve
Patrick Thornton-4C-Mrs.C de Neve
Bella Carpenter-3A-Mrs. Hebner
Julie Easley-3A-Mrs. Hebner
Noah Carpenter-4A-Ms. Carlos
Addyson Arner-8C-Mrs. Johnson
Jade McNamara-6B-Mrs. Stafford
Levi Hall-6C-Mrs. Broyles
4th Grade
Northern CA
February 27- March 1, 2023
Adventure awaits! Join your fellow classmates on the adventure of a lifetime. Learning about our nation on location, spending time with friends, trying new foods. This life-changing experience will excite you as you visit America’s historical sites and expand your knowledge of who we are as a country. We will be visiting Sacramento, Sutter's Fort, Coloma (Gold Country), San Francisco and more!
Please note: Parents are required to travel with their 4th graders on this trip. This trip is for 4th graders and their chaperones only.
For more information contact Alexis Fregoso- afregoso@classicalacademy.com
TCA 5th Grade BizTown
January 12, 2023
All TCA 5th grade students have the opportunity to participate in an exciting educational program called
JA BizTown, which focuses on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. We will be visiting the McGrath Family JA BizTown facility to participate in a simulation of a professional work day, where each student will have the opportunity to be a producer and consumer. This is a student favorite year after year!
Date: Thursday, January 12th, 2023
Time: Students to arrive at TCA at 8:00am to board the buses, and return to TCA around 2:30/2:45pm in the church parking lot across the street.
Cost: $50 per student- Registration is now closed
** A/B track students will learn the BizTown curriculum as a part of their school day.
** C track students will learn the BizTown curriculum after school on Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting in October! More information will be emailed to you at a later date.
**ALL students attending BizTown must attend the weekly meetings.
TCA 5th Grade Pathfinder Camp
March 20-22, 2023
All 5th-grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley
have the opportunity to attend camp at Pathfinder Ranch.
This is a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Mountain Center, California in the San Jacinto Mountains!
Date: March 20-22, 2023
Cost: $330 per student
Guaranteed registration will be open to the first 50 Students
(waiting list will be available after 50 Students)
For more information contact Alexis Fregoso- afregoso@classicalacademy.com
6th Grade
Astro Camp
Feb 6-8, 2023
All 6th grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Idyllwild, California to participate in AstroCamp on February 6-8, 2023.
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. There are a limited number of spots available for this trip.
Registration is now closed
For more information contact Alexis Fregoso- afregoso@classicalacademy.com
Resources and General Info
A Important Message from our TCA Health Tech:
Dear Families,
We are full swing into the cold, allergy, flu and holiday season so please be reminded that certain viruses can spread very quickly. Your cooperation in keeping our community healthy is greatly appreciated. Please remind your students to wash their hands often and to not share food and drinks. It is always good to wash hands or use hand sanitizer before eating.
Here are some important reminders regarding our Sick Child policy:
Students who appear ill (ie. fever, coughing, stomachache, diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting) should not be sent to school
If your student is sick, please call the front office or notify the health tech, Stephanie Pillsbury at Spillsbury@classicalacademy.com
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
Thank you and please stay healthy!
Dear families,
The California State Library recently announced a free online tutoring service for CA K-12 students. Live, real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified virtual tutors using state curriculum and standards.
24/7 assistance is available in English and Spanish for Language Arts and Mathematics.
Additionally, assistance is available in other core K-12 subjects between 10 am and 10 pm in these languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog
To get started, tap here to open the website. Then follow the steps below (from left to right):
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The Classical Academies will be offering live online Into Math help for students and parents! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
Click HERE for more details.
into math helpline.pdf
Need help with math?
TCA has a wonderful team of math support teachers who are ready to help!!
Please email TCAmathhotline@classicalacademy.com and submit your math question request. Please include a picture of the problem, grade level, and the name of the math curriculum. We are here to help you succeed!
Do you want help teaching history at home?
A/B and C track students, grades 1st through 6th, will have the option of taking an alternate 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. The class, History with Mrs. Broyles, is posted in Schoology. Use this access code: 9C8S-K7K9-R48GP to add it to your Schoology dashboard.
School Meal Program 2022-23
Questions?
Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com
For more information about the school meal program, visit the TCA School Meals webpage.
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.
**Use this link to order your student’s Breakfast Kit (if you haven't already ordered for the year): Breakfast Kit Order Form
Breakfast Pick-up Times
A/B-track - 7:40 - 7:55am
7/8 C-track - 7:55 - 8:10am
TK-6 C-track - 8:10 - 8:25am
COVID Protocols
Please review the Health & Safety Team’s Back to School 2022-23 COVID Updates.
Below are some highlights:
Please do not send your student to school if they are experiencing any symptom that may be attributed to COVID. Please contact your campus COVID Liaison and they will assist you with next steps for your student’s return to campus.
Students who are identified as a close contact may remain in school, as long as they are symptom free and do not test positive.
Mask and COVID vaccination choice will continue on campus for students and administrative teams. If you or your child would prefer to wear a mask, you are welcome to do so. Masks are available at the front office at all campuses.
Testing before returning to school is recommended, but not required. You can pick up a free test kit from the front office. Note: Test kits are valid until January 2023 despite the expiration date printed on the box
Medication Policy for 2022-23 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.
Please note: We cannot accept any medication forms for the 2022-2023 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2022. 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!
Start Shopping here!
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 Jill McNiff if you are interested in volunteering and if you have an idea of what activity you’d like to run (jmcniff@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!
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.
Are TCA students able to participate in CAMS sports?
Yes! TCA students can participate, however, there are tryouts and not every student gets chosen. If we have 50 students try out for flag football and they only have space for 20 students, 30 students are not able to play.
Students must be in good academic standing to participate.
For all upcoming sports, you can go ahead and complete the waiver form. Fee will be collected from students that make the roster if cuts are necessary. All fees and waivers submit to CAMS front office.
Please click on the links below for more information.
CAMS Badger Buzz
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The following posts are NOT school sponsored events.
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Thank You!
Holiday Open House at D'liteful Chocolat - Friday, December 16th
$0.00 - $25.00
Come join us for a fun Open House at D'liteful Chocolat to support The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos!
When: Friday, December 16th
Time: 5 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: D'liteful Chocolat
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste 200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 653-3029
Hot Cocoa & Cider
Cookies & Treats
Chocolate Making Activity
Pictures with Chef Christophe Rull of Netflix's Bake Squad and U.S. Chocolate Master!
Festive Music and Mingling throughout our shop and patio
10% off store purchases during the event
RSVP is required via this link:Holiday Open House at D'liteful Chocolat - Friday, December 16th
Admission:
We will be collecting donations to contribute to the Boys and Girls Club "Santa's Toy Shop" toy giveaway for our local kids in need. Admission is 1 toy or gift card ($20 value) per adult & child. The gift cards can be for an appropriate local retailer or Amazon.
Please complete registration to RSVP for the number in your party so we can plan accordingly.
GENERAL RSVP- Please bring a donation item to the event.
VIP RSVP- Please bring a donation item to the event. For your additional $25 donation, you will receive a special limited edition box of gourmet truffles and an autographed photo from Christophe. Proceeds will go to The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos to raise additional monetary funds.
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER
SANDAG's Youth Opportunity Transit Pass allows anyone 18 and under to ride San Diego transit (bus, trolley, Coaster, and Sprinter) for free for the next 14 months starting on May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. There are several ways children and families can take advantage of this opportunity, such as using their existing online bus pass or getting a hard copy card through SANDAG.
In order to take advantage of the free pass, riders must have a Youth PRONTO app account or card. For riders who already have a pass, the rides will automatically be free starting May 1, 2022. 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 the SANDAG website.
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.