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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
Week of November 21, 2022
November
November 21-25- Thanksgiving Break
November 24- Happy Thanksgiving
December
November 28-December 2- A/B and C'lectives regular schedule
December 5-9- A/B and C'lectives regular schedule
December 9- Band and Choir Christmas Concert
December 13 & 14- A/B ONLY- No C'lective classes on Campus
December 15-January 2- Christmas Break- Office Closed
January
January 10-12- Spirit Days- Pajama Day
January 10-11- Unit 3 Lunch- Sandwiches
January 30- Pizza 22- School Fundraiser (details to come)
UNIT 2 Assemblies
Key: Commitment & Ownership
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies
AB Assemblies
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)
The holiday season is upon us and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving Break. We hope you take this break to create special memories with family and friends and get some relaxation in, too!
~Happy Thanksgiving from your TCA Bear Valley Staff!
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
Mrs. G's Garden
TCA Families - Hello from Mrs. G's Garden!
TCA Bear Valley Families,
I am THRILLED to offer you part 1 of Post-Pandemic Parenting in a video format! This is a digital presentation of the parenting course that we will be offering throughout the academic year. It’s quick (under 14 minutes) and packed with information for first-time and seasoned parents alike.
Click here to watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/GUtv1jKW-NE
Click here to leave feedback: https://forms.gle/8Gwr36XAA51UbCoi6
Have a great week!
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please join us on December 9th for the Classical Academy and Classical Academy Middle School's Band and Choir Christmas Concert!
Let's kick off the Christmas season by supporting our wonderfully talented students. We would love to see you in the PLC Auditorium for this free event (donations accepted)!
Location: PLC Auditorium
When: December 9th, 6pm
Cost: No charge, but a $10 donation is suggested
We can't wait to see you December 9th!
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
November 29 & 30
Otter Pops
Chips
Soda
Caprisun
Everything $1 each (while supplies last)
UNIT 3 Lunch- Boar's Head Sandwiches from Major Market!
Tuesday and Wednesday
January 10 & 11
Choice of Turkey or Ham (includes cheese)
3 inch meal- $5.00
6 inch meal- $8.00
Each lunch will include a bag of chips and a bottle of water
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Picture Make-up Day at Sumner Photography
There are photo options that our students and staff have if you were unable to attend our scheduled picture days or who want a fresh photo. Sumner Photography will be hosting a complimentary portrait session this year in their home office located in San Marcos on December 6th. For more information and to sign up, please use the link below. Time slots are limited, but they are looking forward to serving our students and staff.
Sign-Up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAC28A2FAC25-sumnerphoto4
**As a special note for our families, this is free of charge and you will NOT need to pay for the digital copy that is offered for the yearbook. If you would like to buy picture packages, those options will be available to you.
November/December A/B & C'lectives Class Updates:
The November on campus classes are slightly different this school year. Please view the detailed schedule below.
Nov. 21-25 - NO A/B OR C'LECTIVES due to THANKSGIVING BREAK
Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 - A/B & C'lectives regular schedule
Dec. 6-8 - A/B & C'lectives regular schedule
Dec. 13 & 14 - A/B ONLY- NO C'lectives Classes on campus
*Please Note: Continue to check Schoology courses each week. C'lectives teachers will be posting assignments for students to complete every week, even when there are no classes on-campus.
Don't miss special events and announcements for 7th and 8th graders! Get the latest
Middle School News here!
Attention current 8th graders
Have you considered which High School that you'd like to attend? Our Personalized Learning Campus is hosting their Freshman for a Day event, December 5. Please read all of the important details on the flyer.
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)
CELEBRATE!
Student of the Unit
UNIT TWO
Will be published the week of December 12th!
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
I've read 5000+ Pages!
Harrison Hertel- 2A- Mrs. Fogelman
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
UNIT 2 Readers
(Will continue to be updated now-December 12th)
I've read 20 books!
Paige Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Aubrey Roberts-3C-Mrs.C de Neve
Hannah Bruecker-4A-Ms.Carlos
I've read 40 books!
Violet Thornton-7C-Mrs.C de Neve
Patrick Thornton-4C-Mrs.C de Neve
Resources and General Info
A Important Message from our TCA Health Tech:
Dear Families,
As we enter into the cold, allergy, flu and holiday season 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 for Unit 2: Unit 2 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.
Aladdin BUZZ Sign-Up - 2023.pdfAladdin Lottery
Sign-ups
**Please be sure to read ALL of the information and requirements BEFORE signing up.
Aladdin Art Contest.pdf
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
Save the date!
Stay Tuned for details coming soon!
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.
Cost: The cost per student is $350.00. This price covers transportation, all camp costs, meals (except lunch on arrival day), and t-shirt. Chaperone cost TBD.
CLICK HERE to register!
For more information contact Alexis Fregoso- afregoso@classicalacademy.com
Open for K-6th grade students
After School Soccer, with Coach Long, is coming back after Winter Break! If you would like to learn how to play Soccer or improve your Soccer skills with your friends from school, please click here for information and sign ups.
A space is NOT guaranteed. Lottery Sign-ups will be held between 11/14-12/2. Parents will be notified of the lottery results on 12/9.
This is not a drop off program, a parent or guardian is required to be at practice in case of emergency.
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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Thank You!
CIV Flyer 2022.pdfFree 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.