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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
2023-24 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
March 11-15, 2024
March
March 9- Super STEM Saturday
March 11-15- Unit 4 Conferences (A/B classes TH and FRI ONLY- No C'lectives all week)
March 25-29- Spring Break- NO SCHOOL- campus and office are closed
April
April 8-10- 5th Grade Pathfinder Camp
April 15- Picnic and Play
April 16 & 17- Unit 5 Pizza lunch
April 16-18- Spirit Days -Wacky Socks Days
April 27 (Saturday)- Art Show
April 29-May 3- Unit 5 Conferences- A/B classes TH and FRI ONLY- No C'lectives all week)
May
May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week
May 14- Student Awards Ceremony (At Emmanuel Faith Community Church)
May 16- Fire Drill
May 7-17- A/B CAASPP Testing
May 27- Memorial Day Observed- NO SCHOOL- Office and campus CLOSED
May 28- Band and Choir Concert (At CAHS)
May 28-31- Last week of C'lectives classes
May 31- Field Trip- Wave Waterpark (Details to come)
UNIT 5 Assemblies
Key: Failure Leads to Success
Assembly Schedule:
C Track Assemblies:
C K-6 (8:28am)
Tue. 3/19, Wed. 3/20,
Thu. 3/21
Tue. 4/16, Wed. 4/17,
Thu. 4/18
C 7-8 (11:00am)
Tue. 3/19, Wed. 3/20,
Thu. 3/21
Tue. 4/16, Wed. 4/17,
Thu. 4/18
AB Assemblies
(7:58 am)
Tue. 3/19, Wed. 3/20
Tue. 4/16, Wed. 4/17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Is your child missing their favorite puffy jacket? Are you wondering where that new sweatshirt or water bottle your student got over Winter Break has gone? Where has all your silverware and tupperware gone? Hair clips, books, lunch boxes and more, are waiting to be claimed.
Now's your chance to see if those beloved items made their way into our Lost and Found cabinets. The week of March 18th, all the items from the lost and found will be displayed on tables next to the Gretna Green gate. On March 22nd, the remaining items will be boxed up and donated.
YEARBOOK SALES AND ADS
The 23-24 Yearbooks are on SALE!
This year, the books are available for $50.00. To order your TCA Yearbook, CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Yearbook staff at
tcayearbook@classicalacademy.com
Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding
TCA
Counseling Corner
A/B Track Families-
Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
Do you know of a student who could use support? Fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/ZSd8maY7qanFytWu7
C Track Families-
Ms.Viviana @ vperez@classicalacademy.com
If you are interested in showcasing your career for our students, please fill out this link to the Career Fair Interest Form
Hey Families!
Do you have questions about the well-being or mental health of your student? Have concerns about a social/emotional issue or their ability to succeed at school? Need support tackling a tough topic or conversation at home? Struggle parenting while also homeschooling? We're here to help!
Weekly Monday zoom sessions with the Counselors will begin January 22nd at 10:00am
ZOOM Link-HTTP://TINYURL.COM/NM2CTC5K
We hope to see you there!
Donations Needed for the Bear Bucks Store
Dear Families,
Our TCA Bears are working hard to show positive behavior and earning lots of Bear Bucks! Students can spend their Bear Bucks in the Bear Buck Store and you can help us replenish our store by donating to our project:
YOU Get a Prize! And YOU Get a Prize!
Please remember to fill out the volunteer form found in the Volunteer section further down in the BUZZ.
Every $10 donated counts toward 1 volunteer hour. Thank you for your support!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Little Caesars Pizza Luncheon
Unit 5 - Sign ups are now open
Tuesday, April 16th and Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Price per lunch:
$4 for one slice of pizza (cheese or pepperoni) and a bottle of water
$6 for two slices of pizza (cheese or pepperoni) and a bottle of water
Click Here to sign-up
(Last day to sign-up is Thursday, April 11th)
If you have any questions please email tcaevents@classicalacademy.com
or call the front office. a
Save the Date!
Unit 6 Field Trip:
The WAVE Waterpark
**This will be a private event for
The Classical Academy of Escondido
Date: Friday, May 31st, 2024
Time: 4:30-8:30 PM
Stay tuned for sign-ups and more
information coming in April
If you are able to donate to this super fun, interactive family day, please use the link below to see how you can help!
Save the Date! Super STEM Saturday is March 9, 2024
Super STEM Saturday is a free, one-day educational science festival for children of all ages. Join us for hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and exhibits that will ignite your curiosity and deepen your love for STEM. Discover science, re-imagine technology, create engineering and explore math. This is a rain-or-shine, family-friendly event that will feature food trucks, Rubik's Cube competitions, shows, and more! Learn more about the event here.
Super STEM Saturday
Date: March 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Place: California State University San Marcos
TCA Parent Led Clubs
Calling all TCG (Trading Card Game) Pokémon trainers! Do you want to be the very best? You are invited to join TCA's Pokémon Club +! Refine your skills in a friendly card battle, learn other ways to play (various TCG formats, online), trade cards, and win some prizes at each meeting. Beginner to advanced players welcome.
+ bring your favorite Pokémon related board game to play with others!
Pokémon Club
Meeting dates:
March 21
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 9, 16, 23
Contact: Telly Ott (tellyott@gmail.com)
Sign-up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AAAB28A1F8CE9-48307956-tcapokmon
Are you a kid who enjoys FISHING, or would like to learn more about FISHING? Come hang out with school friends and let's share stories, Talk Everything FISHING, Learn fish facts & play trivia, Play FISHING games, and even learn with a couple of demonstrations on how to prep a fishing rod! You're invited to bring any cool luers, or FISHING items you may want to share & show, with permission from your parent. We will set up a fun local fishing trip with interested families.
We can host up to 15 students.
Please contact CharityJL@gmail.com (Charity) with any questions.
FISHING CLUB
Members Wanted!
Hope to see you, THURSDAYS!
April 4th &18th
and
May 9th & 23rd!
Here is the Sign Up Genius Link to sign up :
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BABAD22A64-48079516-kids
TCA Middle School News
Don't miss special events and announcements for TCA 7th and 8th graders!
Check here every week for the most current Middle School News!
Attention current 8th grade students:
Are you going to one of our Classical High campuses?
Be sure to attend the appropriate information session to learn about course selections to get your high school career off on the right foot!
Save The Date: 8th Grade Promotion
Date: Thursday, June 6, 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 Rehearsal for 8th Grade Students: Wednesday, June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm - students arrive 12:45. This will take place at TCA- Bear Valley campus
**Promotion Auditions for 8th Grade Students: Audition info coming soon, check back for more info.
CELEBRATE!
Student of the Unit
Unit THREE
(Unit Four students posted beginning 3/15)
A/B Tracks
KN-3rd Grade
Mrs. Boshaw- Kindergarten
Remi Hazelrigg
Shayna Frias
Mrs. Botka- Kindergarten
Mackenzie Brown
Lennon Mckee
Mrs. Duncan- 1st Grade
Simon Keating
Jack Connelly
Mrs.Xaysanapannha- 1st Grade
Summer Kari
Lennix Callero
Mrs. Fogelman- 2nd Grade
Evelyn Jeon
Annabelle Byler
Mrs. Klein- 2nd Grade
Amelia Hazelrigg
Tristan Strohbehn
Mr. Meisterling- 3rd Grade
Hannah Faulkner
Brinley Albini
Ms. Hebner- 3rd Grade
Freya Price
Winona Kimberly
A/B Tracks
4th-6th Grade
Mrs. Goyette- 4th Grade
Stewart Seliskar
Aiden Herrera
Ms. Carlos- 4th Grade
Bella Carpenter
Hannah Betschel
Mrs. Przybylowski- 5th Grade
Cedric Sonoda
Jaxon Dreischmeyer
Mr. Jones- 5th Grade
Harrison Mendez
Amy Gardalits
Mrs. Sibley- 6th Grade
Amelia Karges
Jagger Ranglas
Mrs. Stafford- 6th Grade
Katie Giracello
James Magnuson
C Track
Ms. Arend
Maxwell Roh
Mrs. Broyles
Austin Tsai
Ms. Cheng
Mahto Brave Heart
Mrs. Cornejo
Pippa Holz
Mrs. Callie deNeve
N/A
Mrs. Sara deNeve
Leilani Phung
Mrs. Ferkins
Arturo Gunther III
Mrs. Gavin
Novella Clegg
Mrs. Geoghegan
Lilith Dombos
Mrs. Hanson
N/A
C Track
Mrs. Grimes
Marcus Coco
Mrs. Jennings
Boone McCullough
Mrs. Johnson
Ainsley Arner
Mr. Long
Benji Gonzalez
Ms. Newby
Konrad Ashbaugh
Mrs. Pressley
Avery Shainsky
Mrs. Rossi
Mallory Luckritz
Ms. Ryker
Dana McComb
Mrs. Vaughn
Charlotte Clothier
Ms. Walker
Ava Duran
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. Readers who submit a completed form after the last day of each unit will be posted in the next unit.
Submission Deadline for Unit 4- 3/15
Submission Deadline for Unit 5- 5/3
I've read 5000+ Pages!
Makena Pansky- KN-
A- Mrs. BoshawJoseph Stephens 2B- Ms. Klein
Matteo Cocchia 2B- Ms. Klein
Verity Turner 2A- Ms. Klein
Olias Zirkle 2A- Ms. Klein
Matthew Ochoa 2A- Mrs. Fogleman
I've read 10,000+ Pages!
Brighton Hodgkiss-Harlow- KN-A- Mrs. Botka
Graham Kivel- KN-A- Mrs. Botka
Charm Ojeda KN-B- Mrs. Botka
Aveah Pansky- 2A- Ms.Klein
Kiernan Williams- 2A-Ms. Klein
Blakely Timko 2A- Ms. Klein
Marshall Evans 6A- Mrs. Sibley
Julie Seichi 2C- Mrs. Geoghegan
UNIT 3 Readers
I've read 20 books!
Jolie Elias 3C- Mrs. C. de Neve
Harrison Hertel 3A- Mr. Meisterling
Abigail Bruecker 3A- Mr. Meisterling
Gianna Flores 3B- Mr. Meisterling
Liliana Silva 3B- Mr. Meisterling
Rebekah Rouse 3B- Mr. Meisterling
Kimberly Winnie 3B- Mrs. Hebner
Hannah Bruecker 5A- Mr. Jones
Hannah Rouse 6B- Mrs. Sibley
Ella Van Otterloo 6C- Mrs. C. de Neve
Oliver Phillips 6C- Mrs. S. de Neve
Ainsley Arner 8C- Mrs. Johnson
Noah Williams 6C- Ms. Walker
I've read 40 books!
Autumn Williamson 3A- Mr. Meisterling
Mary Laben 3A- Mr. Meisterling
Gianna Flores 3B- Mr. Meisterling
Trevor Carter 3B- Mr. Meisterling
Jack Scowby 4B- Mrs. Goyette
Zoey Bean 4C- Mrs. Arend
Jack Ward 5C- Mrs. Geoghegan
Bronson Lensen 5C- Mrs. Grimes
Elijah Laben 5A- Mr. Jones
Hannah Bruecker 5A- Mr. Jones
Ella Rhinehart 5A- Mr. Jones
Noah Carpenter 5A- Mrs. Przybylowski
Rowyn Hopkins 6B- Mrs. Stafford
Noah Laben 7C- Mrs. Hanson
Choir
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays
1st-2nd: 8:30am-9am
3rd-5th: 9am-9:50am
6th-8th: 9:50am-10:50am
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
Band (4th grade & up)
Beginning Band
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:30
Advanced Band
Tuesday/Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
Come meet Dorothy and her friends, Over the Rainbow, in this beloved classic. After wishing for something more, she realizes that she had already had everything she could have ever wanted, because after all, there is no place like home.
Dates: Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24
Times vary based on the date. Please see the flyer to the left.
Grab your tickets here: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/cahsmiddle/buy-tix
5th Grade
Pathfinder Ranch
Attention 5th Grade Families
April 8-10, 2024
All 5th grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley have the opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Mountain Center, California to participate in Pathfinder Ranch on April 8-10, 2024.
Please note, this is an optional educational trip.
Dates: April 8-10, 2024
Registration: Pathfinder Ranch Sign ups
(Deadline to register is February 23)
Cost: The cost per student is $330.00 This price covers transportation, all camp costs, meals (except lunch on arrival day), and a t-shirt. Chaperone cost TBD.
Spaces are limited and are open to all students on A, B, and C Track on a first come, first served basis. The camp may fill before the first deadline. Additional spots will NOT be available once the camp fills.
2024 EC Registration.pdfFall East Coast Trip
Attention Current 7th Grade Families
The East Coast Trip, for current 7th graders that will be 8th grade TCA students next school year, is now accepting registrations.
**Mr. Powell will be hosting a zoom info meeting Friday 2/16 at 10am. The Zoom link is HERE
Quick Facts:
Dates: November 14-21, 2024
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: April 19, 2024
Cost: $3069
More information can be found on the attached flyer.
See the Frequently Asked Questions link below for more information. See you on the trip!
6th-8th grade Girls- Save the Date for Beach Volleyball Clinic- Saturday, March 16.
Use this payment link: https://permission.click/Dvqxn/int
Spring Baseball Sign Up 2024.docxMr. Meisterling will be coaching Spring Baseball this year!
Sign Ups are now closed
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Meisterling at jmeisterling@classasicalacademy.com
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?
Interested in volunteering for the 2023-24 events? Then this is your opportunity to clock in some volunteer hours and get involved with upcoming/future events. Click HERE to complete our interest form.
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.
Record Your Volunteer Hours
CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!
Please use this link to sign up to donate to the Garden Program:
Record Your Volunteer Hours
CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!
Our teachers and students are in need of classroom supplies. If you are able to help, please check out the CLASSROOM SUPPLY link for your child's class requests. Remember, every donation counts towards volunteer hours! You can use this link to record your purchase and get volunteer credit! $10 = 1 hour
Resources and General Info
Grades 3-4 C Track Typing Competition
Attention 3rd & 4th Grade C TRACK Students!
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 improve their touch typing skills!
Students who spend the most time working on their typing skills will be eligible to earn a prize at the end of the year!
Did you know students in 3rd-8th grades are expected to type written responses on their state assessments in the spring? 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.”
Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
The Helpline will be available on the following days and times:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
&
1:00-3:00 PM
Join by checking your Schoology math course or tcalearn.com/mathhelpline
Do you want help teaching history?
A/B and C track students, grades 1st through 6th, will have the option of taking an alternate TCA 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. It aligns the learning across grade levels with differentiated assignments so families can learn history together. The class is called TCA History with Mrs. Broyles. Use this access code: 7P39-R93K-KQ467 to add it to your student's Schoology dashboard.
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
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 reports 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.
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.
Get into the school spirit and check out our School Store with all the latest TCA Bear swag! CLICK HERE now!
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 individual in stated posts for more information, questions or concerns.
Attention 4th grade students!!
Be the adventure hero of your family and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to see any of our 54 California State Parks for FREE! BONUS- Your entire family can join you! Watch this video and visit California Adventure Pass for 4th graders for all the information you need to get started with your adventure! Being a 4th grader has its perks!
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, Coaster & Sprinter
The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP), which allows all riders 18 and under to ride all San Diego County transit systems (bus, trolley, Coaster, Sprinter), including North County Transit District and MTS services for FREE, has been extended through June 2024.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 and under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card, and travel with proof of eligibility. 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 NCTD's Youth Opportunity Pass webpage or the SANDAG website.
FREE Gift for Eligibility Verification
All youth with a YOP account must have their eligibility verified. For a limited time only, while supplies last, receive a FREE gift when you verify your YOP account at any NCTD Customer Service Center. Not sure if your PRONTO YOP eligibility has been verified? Call NCTD Customer Service at (760) 966-6500, Monday-Friday, 7am - 7pm, and weekends and holidays, 8am- 5 pm.
Need extra tutoring in Math?
Check out Marvelous Mathematics with Mrs. M!
Tutoring~Teaching~Lesson Planning
(And much more...just ask!)
Contact Mary Macfarlane @ mmacfarlane0819@gmail.com
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.