Welcome back Bear Country!

I hope that you had a relaxing and fun-filled summer!

We have been very busy on campus getting things ready for our cubs to return in just a few short weeks. We have many new faces joining the Bear Valley Team, and we are looking forward to introducing  them to you in the coming weeks. 

We are excited to have Choir, Band, and Junior Musical Theater return for the 2021-22 school year. Details about these programs will be in the August 9th edition of the Bear Buzz. 

Teachers will return to campus on August 9th, but their first few days will be jam-packed with meetings. You will hear from your teacher or ES by the end of the day on Wednesday, August 11th. 

We know you are anxiously awaiting the information about what our campus COVID guidelines will look like in the coming school year. Mr. Curry sent out an all-campus email last Wednesday regarding masks. We will continue to share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

Please make sure that Jumpstart is on your calendar for Thursday, August 12th. If you haven't been able to attend an in-person Jumpstart event before, be sure to join us for this one! It's a day full of information, collaboration and learning geared toward all families, new and returning. 

We are so excited for the coming school year. We have missed having all of our cubs here on campus and can't wait to see you soon!

Mrs. Molina

Please officially welcome Mrs. McNiff as Assistant Principal!

We are excited to officially share that Jill McNiff will be serving our team and families as the Assistant Principal for the Bear Valley campus. 

Mrs. McNiff has been with our organization since 2013 when she joined our Bear team to teach kindergarten. She then moved into an intervention specialist position and last year served as our interim assistant principal. Mrs. McNiff has been in education for over 20 years and has taught students from preschool through 6th grade. She also has a background in special education. 

She has two teenage boys, two cats and a dog. 

Congratulations Mrs. McNiff!

Please welcome our new band and choir director Mr. Stubbs!

Hello parents and students! My name is Jacob Stubbs. I am thrilled to be one of the new music teachers at The Classical Academy. I am excited to meet everyone, share music, and support you all!

A little about myself: I received my teaching credential and bachelor’s degree from Point Loma Nazarene University, where I studied music with a focus on trombone, voice, and composition. I have spent the last few years teaching around the San Diego area, specifically at Mt. Carmel High School, Carmel Valley Middle School, and most recently, Coastal Academy. Along with teaching music, I perform both instrumentally and vocally while working together musically with my wife, who is an alum of The Classical Academies.

I believe music to be an expression of ourselves, our thoughts and emotions, and our passions. As Beethoven said, “to play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable!” Music is something that we share with one another, and as such, we are all, teachers and students alike, teammates; striving to make and share music together. Whether it is band, choir, music theory, etc., this rings true. I want all my students to bring with them to class their inherent talents and interests, and with those, work hard and have fun!

We are very excited to have Mr. Stubbs joining the Bear family!

Mark Your Calendar: C'lectives Open Houses

C Track students taking C'lectives classes are invited to come to the C'lectives Open House events! Bring mom and dad, meet your teachers, see where your classrooms are and find out more about your classes. Please note that there are 2 site-specific Open House events planned. Please attend one or both, based on where your classes are being held!

August 18, 5-6:30 PM (ONLY students taking Friday C'lectives) 

CAHS-PLC (130 Woodward Ave, next to CAMS)

August 19, 5-6:30 PM (ONLY students taking Tues/Wed/Thurs C'lectives) 

TCA Campus

More details coming soon. Hope to see you there!

Attention Parents of 7th and 8th Graders

We will be hosting our first Splash Into Middle School back-to-school event on Thursday, August 19th from 10:00-1:30 PM. This day will include 3 workshop sessions for your child to attend, a tour of the campus, and an introduction to c'lectives classes from their teachers. After the tour and sessions, we will have a BBQ with swimming, creating tie dye shirts, and playing lawn games. 

The suggested donation is $10+ to cover the cost of food, t-shirts, and swag bags. Please send cash or a check payable to TCA with your child in a sealed envelope or ziploc baggie on the day of the event. 

CLICK HERE to sign up by Wednesday, August 4th. 

*We strongly encourage all 7th and 8th graders to attend (even if they aren't taking c'lectives) so they can meet some friends, their teachers, and be well-prepared as they start off the school year.

For questions, please email tcabearsmiddleschool@classicalacademy.com.

Medication Policy for 2021-22 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 form for the 2021-2022 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2021. All forms must be signed & dated by your doctor after this date to be active for the new school year. 

Parent Volunteer Corner

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.

Donations Needed

While we can't have visitors on campus yet, we do still have needs for donations on our campus. 

CLICK HERE to see our most current needs to prepare to have students back on campus.

Record Your Volunteer Hours

CLICK HERE to record your volunteer hours. Remember that $10 of donations is equal to 1 volunteer hour!