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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
January 30, 2023
January
January 30- Pizza 22- School Fundraiser
February
February 6-8 - 6th Grade Astro Camp
February 9- Open House (for new families ONLY)
February 13- Picnic and Play
February 13-17- Random Acts of Kindness Week
(details to come)
February 17 & 18- Jr. Musical Theater presents FROZEN
February 20 - President's Day (No School- Office Closed)
February 27- March 1- 4th grade Sacramento Trip
March
February 28-March 3- Unit 4 Spirit Days-Backwards Day
March 2-3 - Unit 4 Lunch (Pizza-Details to come)
March 6-10- Unit 4 Conferences-
A/B on campus Thu and Fri ONLY. No C'lectives all week
March 11- Field Trip- Super STEM Saturday (See event section for more information)
March 13- Picnic and Play
March 20-22- 5th Grade Pathfinder Ranch Camp
UNIT 4 Assemblies
Key: Speak with good purpose!
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies (8:28am)
2/7 (TUE)-2/10 (FRI)
2/28 (TUE)-3/2 (TH)
AB Assemblies (7:58 am)
2/9 (TH) & 2/10 (FRI)
3/2 (TH) & 3/3 (FRI)
Parents Please Read!
Please Note: For the safety of our students, all gates will be locked at 3pm; campus closes at 3:30pm. The only way to exit campus after 3pm is through the back parking lot. There is NO after school supervision provided. Parents are responsible to supervise their own children at all times.
Reader's Choice is an approach to reading that is intended to build a love of reading for all students. The number one way to improve reading skills to to read more. When students view reading as simply a school assignment, they stop reading outside the classroom. When students are able to choose the books they read, they read more. Our goal is to train up life-long readers, and the research shows that choice helps make that happen.
Our first parent led after school club is taking off! Are you interested in trading or battling Pokemon cards? If so, click HERE for more information and to sign up for the upcoming Pokemon Pals Club.
Pokemon.pdfEncouragement, Kindness and Understanding
Mrs. G's Garden
TCA Families - Hello from Mrs. G's Garden!
TCA Families,
We are so pleased to tell you that we have a new counselor at TCA! I am not going anywhere, but we are excited to have extra support for all of our students. Please help me welcome Miss Viviana to our Bear Family. If you see her around campus, please say hello!
Mrs. G
You can contact Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
You can also fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/PadDL7FtQTjq6aVh7
School Success Parent Letter.pdf
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
Picnic and Play dates are back!!
Save the date for our next Picnic and Play on Monday, February 13. We have done all the work to set up your next "play date". This is a unique opportunity to bring the entire family on campus and just like it sounds...Picnic and Play!! Pack a lunch or pick up lunch on the way and bring the family to enjoy the great outdoors, mingling with other parents while letting your kids enjoy playing with each other.
**This is NOT a drop off event and parents must supervise their children at all times.
Save the Date! Super STEM Saturday is coming March 11, 2023
Details will be coming soon, but in the meantime, we are trying to get a jump on the donations needed to help make it a success! If you are able to donate to this super fun, interactive family day, please use the link below to see how you can help!
ASB Snack Bar open for business!
(Weather permitting)
Stop by the snack bar after school (on select days) from 2:15pm-3:00pm located by the Gretna Green Gate
January 31 & February 1
Otter Pops
Chips
Soda
Caprisun
Everything $1 each (while supplies last)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YEARBOOK SALES AND ADS
The 22-23 Yearbooks are on SALE, and Ad Submission has started
It is time to purchase your 22-23 TCA Yearbook. This year the books are available for $50.00, which also includes the design of your student's personalized yearbook page. To order your TCA Yearbook, CLICK HERE.
Students Personalized Ads - FREE
Student's personalized yearbook pages are designed through Jostens/School Annual website.
TK-7th - 1/2 Page Ad
8th - Full Page Ads
You don't have to purchase a book to submit and personalized Ad. To create your personalized Ad, CLICK HERE.
Deadline to submit - March 3, 2022.
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook staff at
tcayearbook@classicalacademy.com.
Our school garden needs some help!!
The TCA School Garden just received a generous grant from Berry Good Food Foundation to refresh our school garden. We are looking for parents/guardians who have background in irrigation, building, and general gardening skills to get our school garden up and running for students to use.
If you would like to help, please join our TCA School Garden GROUP on Schoology. Go to GROUPS -> Join Group -> (enter code) WBBK-JGSQ-6HZFH
For more information, please contact Jeanell Worrell jworrell@classicalacademy.com
Fundraiser Pizza 22 2023.docxIf you have not eaten at the new, Pizza 22, now is the perfect time to try it out! You will not be disappointed! On Monday, January 30, Pizza 22 is sponsoring our family night out fundraiser. Pizza 22 offers authentic, stone-fired pizza, salads and more. They also offer delicious gelato to top off your meal! You can print and bring in this flyer or simply tell them at the counter that you are there to support TCA!
To look at their menu, check out their website here: https://pizza22sd.com/
Attention Parents of 7th Graders:
We will be hosting an informational session for parents of current 7th graders regarding our health curriculum, Positive Prevention Plus, on Wednesday, February 1, from 4:00-5:00pm. During this meeting, you will hear an overview of the Positive Prevention Plus curriculum and will have an opportunity to ask questions of the site support team. If you are unable to attend the meeting, a review of the information presented will be available after the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 947 9459 6464
Passcode: 488732
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 THREE
Students will be added next week
A/B Tracks KN-3rd Grade
Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten
Mrs. Serrano- Kindergarten
Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade
Ms. Walker- 1st Grade
Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade
Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade
Ms. Arteaga- 3rd Grade
Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade
A/B Tracks 4th-6th Grade
Ms. Goyette- 4th Grade
Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade
Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade
Mr. Jones- 5th Grade
Ms. Alvarado- 6th Grade
Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade
C Track
Mrs. Allmon
Ms. Arend
Mrs. Broyles
Ms. Cheng
Mrs. Cornejo
Mrs. Callie deNeve
Mrs. Sara deNeve
Mrs. Ferkins
Mrs. Grimes
Mrs. Hanson
C Track
Mrs. Jennings
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Long
Ms. Manata
Mrs. Manker
Ms. Newby
Mrs. Pressley
Mrs. Rossi
Ms. Ryker
Mrs. Vaughn
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
I've read 5000+ Pages!
Ted Seliskar KNA- Mrs. Serrano
Logan Dudas KNA- Mrs. Boshaw
Kiernan Williams 1A- Ms. Walker
Elise Timko 1A- Ms. Walker
Matteo Cocchia 1B- Ms. Walker
Violet Dudas 2A- Mrs. Klein
Autumn Williamson 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
Jacob Weathers 1C- Mrs. Manata
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
Priscilla Rizzi 1B- Ms. Walker
Marcus Bitto 2C- Ms. Ryker
Leilani Phung 3C- Mrs.S de Neve
UNIT 3 Readers
I've read 20 books!
Darby Counts 4A-Ms.Carlos
Jack Blythe 4A- Mrs.Goyette
Stella Dudas 6A- Mr. Jones
I've read 40 books!
Piper Marshall 4A- Ms.Carlos
Hannah Bruecker 4A- Ms.Carlos
Mia Moreno 5A- Mrs.Przybylowski
Brienna Wagner 3C- Ms. Cheng
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
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
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!
Now serving 4th Grade!!
Into Math Helpline 4-8 Flyer.pdfPDF Helpline Test-Taking Strategies Flyer 2023 (7) (2).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, have the option of using a history course created by Mrs. Broyles! The course follows our TCA curriculum and is designed to support families in teaching history with video lessons, read-alouds, and fun differentiated assignments as well as optional crafts for extension. It also allows families with students in multiple grade levels the ability to learn similar content with individual, grade-level appropriate assignments. The class, History with Mrs. Broyles, is posted in Schoology. Use this access code: 9C8S-K7K9-R48GP to add it to your Schoology dashboard. This course does not provide access to a teacher, but provides access to the resources needed to support your teaching at home.
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
Health Protocols
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!
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.
Jr. Musical Theater Presents:
Showtimes:
*Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 5:30pm & 7:30pm
*Saturday, February 18th 2023 at 11:00am and 1:00pm
**BUY TICKETS HERE**
Join your fellow Classical Academies friends and families to cheer on San Diego Loyal Soccer Club! Use this link for group rate tickets and sit with other Classical Academy community members. Last year we had over 70 in our group! Cheer on club EVP & Manager former US Men’s National Team legend Landon Donavon and his high-flying team. If you’ve never experienced a Loyal match day, you’re in for a treat! The soccer is incredible, and the atmosphere is electric.
The match is on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm. You won’t want to miss this. Interested in purchasing Season Tickets with SD Loyal or have any other questions? Contact Ben Skye-Babbott with any questions! (bens@sdloyal.com | 619.790.7115)
The Classical Academies 3.19 SD Loyal Group Flyer.pdf
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 the most up to date information.
CAMS Badger Buzz
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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.