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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
May 8-12, 2023
May
May 8- Career Day (Grades 6-8)-Details in Mrs. G's Garden
May 8- Middle Schooler for a Day @ CAMS(details below)
May 8- 8th Grade End of the Year Party
May 11 &12- Kona Ice (after school)
May 23-26- Unit 6 Spirit Days- Color Wars
May 29- Memorial Day- No School-Office closed
May 30 & 31- No C'lectives Classes and A/B Early Dismissal
June
June 1- 8th Grade Promotion
June 1-2- Homeschool Days- No classes on campus
June 2- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 5-9- Unit 6 Parent Conferences ALL TRACKS
Check out the Performing Arts Section for Information about Musical Theater Camp this summer!
UNIT 5 Assemblies
Key: Failure Leads to Success
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies (8:28am)
May 9-11(T, W, Th)
*May 23-25 (T, W, Th)-*11am for ALL this week only
AB Assemblies (7:58 am)
May 11 & 12 (Th, F)
May 25, 26 (Th, F)
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
Pictured left to right: Krista Gravell, Colleen Walker, Mary Macfarlane, Bryan Jones
Join us in congratulating our Team Award recipients!
Krista Gravelle, Impact award
Mary McFarlane, Principal's Award
Colleen Walker and Bryan Jones, Teachers of The Year.
Not pictured Melissa Lloyd, Employee of the Year
Thank you for making our Beary Artistic Art Show another great success! We had a fantastic turn out and the show of support for our student art was greatly appreciated. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised $852 from our Opportunity Basket auctions and ASB raised $246 to be used for student activities! Your continued support of our students and campus make a huge difference!
We would like to give a special shout out to Christy Buckner for organizing and creating our opportunity baskets and Jen Klein and Cathy Hamilton for going above and beyond to make this a super event! Thank you so much for all of your extra time and effort!
It is that time again to come look through the Lost and Found and claim those things before they are donated to charity. We will have everything out at the Gretna Green Gate during A/B morning assemblies on Thursday and Friday, May 11 &12. All unclaimed items will be donated after school on Friday, May 12.
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
Mrs. G's Garden
You can contact Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
You can also fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/PadDL7FtQTjq6aVh7
Join our Counseling Team for Career Day!
Date: May 8th
Time: 1-3pm
Who: All current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/KZEtJD82k5k7JwTr6
Parent volunteers needed for the Career Fair on May 8th! We appreciate any and all help to make this event a success for our wonderful student and designated career speakers.
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up at
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wear the assigned color to represent your grade!
Kindergarten- RED
First Grade- ORANGE
Second Grade- YELLOW
Third Grade- GREEN
Unit 5 Spirit Days!
COLOR WARS
May 16-19
If you are here more than one day, get into the spirit and wear your color everyday!
Fourth Grade- BLUE
Fifth Grade- PINK
Sixth Grade- PURPLE
Seventh and Eighth Grade- TIE-DYE
Cost: $19.00 per person (children age 2 and under are free)
Sign-ups for this popular field trip are now open through Thursday, May 18th (unless sold out sooner).
**Adults supervising children and not participating in the water activities will still need to purchase a ticket.
Unit 6 Field Trip:
The WAVE Waterpark
**This will be a private event for
The Classical Academy of Escondido
Date: Friday, May 26th, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Please note the following:
This is NOT a drop-off event; parents must accompany children into the park and remain onsite to supervise throughout the evening. We heard from the WAVE staff that they are having their annual slide inspection, at this time. We are being told that the slide will be ready for use. This is a rain or shine event. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Band and Choir Concerts
1st-8th Grade Choirs and Beginning and Advanced Bands
Save the date!
Date: Wednesday, May 24th
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Caiman Hall @ The Classical Academy Studio High School
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido 92025
Tickets: There are no tickets to purchase for this event, but they will be accepting donations at the door. ($10 is suggested)
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
May 9 & 10
Otter Pops
Chips
Soda
Caprisun
Everything $1 each (while supplies last)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Typing Challenge for C Track 3rd & 4th Grades!
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 hone in on their touch typing skills!
Students who improve their typing skills the most between now and the end of the school year will be eligible to earn prizes! **Please note that in order for your student to get credit towards earning prizes, they must use their FIRST and LAST names. No nicknames, screen names, etc.
Did you know students in 3rd-8th grades are expected to type written responses for state standardized tests? 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.”
3rd grade typing goal is 15 wpm
4th grade typing goal is 20 wpm
Middle School News
Don't miss special events and announcements for 7th and 8th graders! Get the latest
Middle School News here!
Aloha 8th Graders!
Registration required is now closed.
NO tickets will be sold at the door.
Monday, May 8th
Please join us for our end-of-the-year eighth grade party at Bear Valley! For only $15, enjoy a Hawaiian paradise theme complete with catered Boba, a dunk tank with the teachers, dancing, and swimming in the pool! Please wear bright, tropical colors and bring a swimsuit! School dress code applies. Drop off will be in the back lot at the TCA Bear Valley campus. Hope to see you there!
Are you going to be a 7th or 8th grader who will be attending our middle school campus, CAMS, next school year? On Monday, May 8th you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with your new campus, teachers and fellow students. Get your game face on and be ready to have some fun! Please use the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
Save the Date: 8th Grade Promotion!
Date: Thursday, June 1st, 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 Auditions for 8th Grade Students: Will be held on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 1:00pm. This will also take place at TCA- Bear Valley campus.
**Promotion Rehearsal for 8th Grade Students: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 1:00 pm. This will take place at TCA- Bear Valley campus.
See Something, Say Something!
Middle School (7th and 8th grade ONLY) families should have received an email from The Classical Academies on Tuesday, March 7, about the new "See Something, Say Something" reporting system. This program is for students in grades 7-12. If you missed the letter, please Click Here to read it. Included in the letter is a 17 minute video that we encourage you to watch with your student. The video does not go into details about the reporting system, but rather focuses on the importance of speaking up and saying something to a trusted adult. Posters with a QR code will be displayed in classrooms and around campus as well. The QR code on the posters will be a direct link to the anonymous reporting system.
Please keep in mind that this reporting system is one way we are building a safer school environment!
The reporting system is one option, but we want students to know that they have a lot of people around them who care! Please have a conversation with your middle school student about the importance of speaking up and reporting threats of self-harm or harm to others. Be sure to remind them that they can always speak to a trusted adult (YOU!), a teacher, an administrator, the school counselor, etc. This is a good reminder for them to speak up and say something!
If your student must remain anonymous or it is after hours, utilize the 24/7 Say Something Anonymous Reporting System by:
scanning the QR code posters that will be placed around the campus
going to the Say Something website
calling the hotline 1-844-5-SayNow
downloading the Say Something SHP app on Google Play or the Apple Store
If you have any questions about the reporting system, feel free to ask one of our school counselors.
CELEBRATE!
Student of the Unit
UNIT FIVE
A/B Tracks KN-3rd Grade
Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten
Simon Keating
Teagen Mittman
Mrs. Serrano- Kindergarten
Leo Ortiz
Paige Richardson
Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade
Evelyn Jeon
Maya Lee
Ms. Walker- 1st Grade
Aric Martines-Gamez
Holden Van De Poel
Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade
Sullivan Shields
Kaden Gross
Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade
Rayden Huynh
Lexi McLean
Ms. Arteaga- 3rd Grade
Miley Gravelle
Andy Morales
Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade
Stewart Seliskar
Adam Mitchell
A/B Tracks 4th-6th Grade
Ms. Goyette- 4th Grade
Caleb Sutherland
Natalie Cervantes
Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade
Lively Louis-Barrow
Jaxon Dreischmeyer
Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade
Ava Bauer
Ellie Lanzone
Mr. Jones- 5th Grade
Matix Adams
Taylor Loisel
Ms. Alvarado- 6th Grade
JD Rudolph
Carson Uribe
Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade
Reese Petrovic
Eric McCague
C Track
Ms. Arend
Aliana Roh- TK
Mrs. Broyles
Allison Shoemaker- 4th
Mrs. Cornejo
Caroline Longhini- 4th
Mrs. Callie deNeve
Gabby Kvamme- 7th
Mrs. Grimes
Eliana Escalante- 6th
C Track
Ms. Johnson
Manix Smith- 5th
Mr. Long
Eden Chuang- 3rd
Ms. Manata
Sarvagnya Pokkula- 6th
Mrs. Manker
Novella Clegg- 2nd
Ms. Newby
Audrey Pan- 1st
Mrs. Pressley
Alec Butler- 2nd
Mrs. Vaughn
Naia Hernandez Momtahen- 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.
Emily Bertelsen 5C- Mrs. C. de Neve
Emily has gone above and beyond to serve and support the other students in her classes, She consistently volunteers to help where needed with set up/clean up, assisting other students that need assistance and always has a smile and great attitude. She works hard to be a good example to others with staying on task and encouraging others who may be distracted or disruptive. She is a very talented and creative artist herself and is always willing to assist another student or encourage them in their growth.
Nominated by: Cathy Hamilton
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!
Alonzo Silva 1A- Mrs. Duncan
Phoebe Blevins 1A- Mrs. Duncan
Abigail Dare 1B- Mrs. Duncan
Hallie Hess 1A- Ms. Walker
Casey Agan 1A- Ms. Walker
Jonah Ferszt 2C- Mr. Long
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
Logan Dudas 1A- Mrs. Boshaw
Verity Turner 1A- Ms. Walker
Kiernan Williams 1A- Ms. Walker
Clark Snyder 1B- Ms. Walker
Olias Zirkle 1B- Ms. Walker
Matteo Cochia 1B- Ms. Walker
Hadley Wagg 1B- Ms. Walker
Jolene Reynolds 1B- Ms. Walker
Joseph Stephens 1B- Ms. Walker
Violet Dudas 2A-Mrs. Klein
Rebekah Rouse 2B- Mrs. Klein
Joshua Wentzel 2B- Mrs. Klein
Autumn Williamson 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
Mary Laben 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
Harrison Hertel 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
Emma McKinlay 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
UNIT 5 Readers
I've read 20 books!
Noah Williams- 5C- Mrs. Allmon
Elliot Smith- 4A- Mrs.Goyette
I've read 40 books!
Gelsey Pescar 4B- Mrs. Carlos
Natalie Weathers 5B- Mr. Jones
Stella Dudas 5A- Mr. Jones
Levi Ware 3C- Mrs. Vaughn
Fall East Coast Trip
Attention Current 7th Grade Families
November 9-16, 2023
Only a few spaces left!!
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!
Resources and General Info
Cell Phone Policy Reminder:
Please note that cell phones and earbuds connected to cell phones are not allowed to be used during school hours on campus, including outside of class time and during snack/lunch breaks. If your student brings a cell phone to school, please know that it needs to be kept silent in the student's backpack at all times. If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian, they will be directed to the front office to call.
Incident #1: Student will be asked to put cell phone away
Incident #2: Phone gets taken away for the remainder of class
Incident #3: Phone will be sent to front office and parent/guardian will be required to pick it up at the end of the day
*Please note: These incidents are cumulative and will be documented.
Thank you for your support as we partner for the best learning environment for all students!
Into Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents in 4th-8th grade! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
Join by checking your Schoology math course or TCAlearn.com/MathHelpline !
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.
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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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
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
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!
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.
CAMP 2023
(At TCA BEAR VALLEY)
Camp Producer/Director: Lori Grimes
June 19 to June 23, 2023
Monday – Friday, 9am to 2pm
Grades 2nd to 8th (as of Fall 2023)
Cost: $195 per student
($10 discount for siblings)
Musical Theatre Singing/Dancing
Stage Combat/Character Development
Theatre Games/Improvisation
Free Swim ~ Certified lifeguard and supervision at all times
* Campers will be divided into groups of 15-20 and will rotate activities throughout the day. The day will end with optional free swim time/free play/classic musicals, all with enhanced safety standards.
Space is limited
CLICK HERE to register for
Musical Theater Camp 2023
Questions? Please email lorimgrimes@gmail.com
Middle School Sports Information
Please click on the links below for the most up to date information.
CAMS Badger Buzz
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 service provider directly with all questions or concerns.
The following posts are NOT school sponsored events.
Please contact the individual in stated posts for more information
Thank You!
Is your family in need of an affordable computer?
The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ramona Unified School District address 720 9th Street, Ramona CA 92065. See attached flyer for details.
Fill out the application to make an appointment at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7fwuiCVBVAXAAUUxetxYF52vDLk7U7ZjNe5-BvsgTv6faOw/viewform
Since the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, the partnership between SDCOE and Computers2Kids has provided over 1300 refurbished computers to San Diego families. We hope your families are able to benefit from this event.
$100 for desktop and $150 for laptops
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.