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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
Week of February 28, 2022
February
Black History Month- Check Mrs. G's Garden below
February 28- March 2 - 4th Grade NorCal Trip
March
March 1-2- Unit 4 Lunch- Panera (Details below)
March 1-2- Unit 4 Spirit Day- Crazy Hair Day
March 12- Super Stem Saturday
March 7-11- Unit 4 Conference Week
March 17-20- Seussical Jr. The Musical
April
March 31- April 7- 8th Grade East Coast Trip
April 11-15- SPRING BREAK- SCHOOL CLOSED
April 20-21- Unit 5 Lunch- Burros and Fries- (Details to come)
April 20-21- Unit 5 Spirit Days- Color Wars
April 18- Unit 5 Field Trip- TBD
May 2-4- 5th Grade Pathfinders
A Little Buzz from our Principal:
Did you know that we once had a "Did You Know?" section in the Buzz?
Here are some of the things we have covered:
The TCA Leadership Team, PLC's, WIN Time, Restorative Practices, PBIS, Testing at TCA, ASB,
School Wide Expectations and more!
We have brought this section back and will be updating our current practices on these topics and add them to upcoming editions of the Buzz, starting with the first one below!
Do you have a burning (Buzzing) question about anything going on around here that would be a good topic for a future "Did You Know?" post? If so, let me know by filling out this What Do You Want to Know about TCA?
You have probably noticed the City of Escondido’s Traffic Enforcement Department has added some newly painted red curbs. They indicate no parking zones. Thank you for keeping the students of TCA safe by not parking in these red zones.
21-22 Yearbook Information
It is time to purchase your 21-22 TCA Yearbook. This year the books are available for $46.50 which also includes the design of your student's personalized yearbook page. All student's personalized yearbook pages will be created and submitted directly through Jostens/School Annual website. The deadline to submit your student's page is March 14th, 2022. For more information on purchasing your yearbook and designing your personalized page please see the link. 21-22 Yearbook Google Doc
Unit 4 Lunch- Panera
When: Tuesday, March 1st &
Wednesday, March 2nd.
What's on the menu: Mac & Cheese (includes an apple and water)
Signups are now closed
*** The last day to place your order is Thursday, February 24. ***
No refunds will be given for this event.
If you have any questions, please call the front office at (760) 546-0101
Unit 4 Spirit Day
Crazy Hair Day
Show us your Crazy Hair!!
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 & 2
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Unit 6 Field Trip: The WAVE Waterpark
**This will be a private event for
The Classical Academy of Escondido
Date: Friday, May 27, 2022
Time: 4:30-8:30 PM
Details about cost and how to sign up,
coming soon!
A/B Tracks K-6
7:45 at the Bear Valley Stage
Tues, March 15th
Wed, March 16th
Thurs, April 7th
Fri, April 8th
Tues, May 3rd
Wed, May 4th
Thurs, May 26th
Fri, May 27th
C Track K-6
8:25 at the Bear Valley Stage
8:25 at the PLC on Fridays
**11:00 May 24-27
MARCH MAY
Tues, March 15th Tues, May 3rd
Wed, March 16th Wed, May 4th
Thurs, March 17th Thurs, May 5th
Fri, March 18th (PLC) Fri, May 6th (PLC)
APRIL **Tues, May 24th
Tues, April 5th * *Wed, May 25th
Wed, April 6th **Thurs, May 26th
Thurs, April 7th ** Fri, May 27th (PLC)
Fri, April 8th (PLC)
**Middle School Assemblies
occur before their snack break.**
We have a leadership team on our BV campus. They meet twice per month and are responisible for making large and small decisions that uphold the schools mission, vision, and values. This team is made of the administration and team leads which include: Kenna Molina, Principal, Jill McNiff, Asst. Principal, Wendy Garrett, Student Programming, Wendy Moen, Lead ES, Lauren Rossi and Amy Cornejo, Lead C'lectives Teachers, Becky Cannon, Special Education Program Specialist, Ashley McVarish Intervention Specialist, Krista Gravelle, School Counselor, Colleen Walker, Team Lead K-2, Jacque Alvarado, Team Lead 3-8 and Anita Manata, ES
Donations Needed for
School Supplies
and
Super STEM Saturday
Click HERE to learn more information on how to donate to our campus. You can drop off your donations to our front office at TCA.
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!
The Bee Kind! Corner
Throughout this 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.
Homeschool Heroes
Attention all families! We have a new parent mentoring program for all of our families. Whether your child is on A, B or C track, there is help for you! Ever feel like you need an experienced homeschooling parent to chat with, vent to or seek advice from? Feel bad about asking too many questions of your workshop teacher, ES or front office staff? We have the most fabulous veteran homeschooling moms ready to take your questions, help you relax as you take on this journey, give you advice, and tricks of the trade to make this journey a fun one! Feel free to reach out to the Hero for your student's track for any questions, help or guidance you need!
A Track Hero: Cynthia Bautista
B Track Hero: Nicole Dalakas
C Track Hero: Elizabeth Hammack
Do you know about our Bear Book and Bear Math Challenges?
We would like to invite your students to participate in this fun and exciting challenge!
Click these links (Bear Book/Bear Math) for more information about each challenge and how to complete it. Parents will fill out the appropriate online form (Book TK-2, Book 3-8, Bear Math) for their students once they have completed their goal.
Any questions? Please contact Alexis Fregoso.
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!
Student Stores Are Temporarily Closed
The pandemic has created global supply chain challenges that are affecting our student stores. If you have purchased spirit wear from our online student store and still have not received it, you are welcome to cancel your order by calling 1-877-211-7264.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will bring the stores back when supply chain issues are resolved and notify our community via the Academies News.
Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and even a backpack or cup! CLICK HERE to go to the online store!
Please note: The online store is open for 2 week periods, then closes for the weekend and reopens the following Monday.
C'lectives Class - Materials Fees
Several of our C'lectives classes have suggested materials fee donations to help offset the cost of supplies needed to complete projects. These classes include, but are not limited to: Science, STEAM, History, Art, Cooking, Home Economics.
New this year: We've made it easier than ever to submit payment for your child's C'lectives classes using Permission Click! Please CLICK HERE to complete the form and make payment. Please note that you need to complete a separate form for each child, however, you can pay for all of each student's classes at the same time by selecting multiple tickets on their form.
If you have questions, please email Wendy Garrett at wgarrett@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 forms 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.
School Meal Program
NEW FOR 2021-22: The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free nutritious breakfast meal kit each day they are on campus. Our breakfast program is available to all students that are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Prepackaged Breakfast Kits are available at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules.
The Breakfast Kits must be ordered online at https://classicalacademies.boonli.com by noon the day before your student is on campus. Instructions on how to order are available HERE.
When your student arrives on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each Breakfast Kit includes a breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All Breakfast Kits include a spoon and napkin. Breakfast will be picked up at the lunch tables by the 2nd grade A/B classrooms. *NEW* If a student does not pick up their breakfast at the time listed below, it will not be available at a later time that day.
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
For more information about the school meal program, visit the TCA School Meals webpage.
For quick ordering each week, look for the Boonli logo at the top of this page!
Mrs. G's Garden
TCA Families - Hello from Mrs. G's Garden!
During Mr. C's absence I will be promoting growth in all of our wonderful TCA students through the school counseling program. This looks like classroom lessons, small groups, and even some one-on-one meetings. As always, TCA strives to partner with parents and I would love your input. Please reach out via email at any time. Your feedback and involvement in school is super important and valued!
You can contact Mrs.G @ kgravelle@classicalacademy.com
You can also fill out a referral form here: https://forms.gle/T8GN1pqpPprj2RabA
TCA Bears, can you help our garden grow?! We need your acts of kindness to make it bloom!
If you have been the recipient of an act of kindness, please let us know! There are flowers by the bulletin board outside my office that are waiting for you to tell us who was SO KIND to you…and what they did to give you the warm fuzzies. You see, kindness is how we show people we care, how we build up our community, how we make and keep friends, and how we create a loving world for all of us to live in.
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Theresa
CLICK HERE for a list of Black History Resources
TCA Family,
February is black history month, which is an excellent time to reflect and deepen our empathy skills! When we discuss the Key of Ownership, we realize the impact that our thoughts, feelings, and actions have on ourselves and everyone in our environment. Empathy is the act of understanding and sharing feelings with each other. Joining empathy with ownership can lead to some truly compassionate and wonderful experiences.
Our goal is to create a school environment where everyone feels seen, safe, and comfortable. Here are some wonderful resources for your family to explore about Black History Month. Take care of yourselves, TCA families! You are such an important part of our campus and we value the time and effort you pour into your children throughout each week.
With love,
Mrs. G
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!
TCA & CAMS Musical Theater presents: Seussical Jr.
Seussical Performances
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 9:00am and 11:30am (school shows) and 6:00pm
Friday, March 18, 2022, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, March 20, 2022, 2:00pm & 5:30pm
All Tickets are $16
To Purchase tickets click HERE
Choir
Rehearsals begin Monday, August 30th at CCAE, Studio 1
8:30-9:00 1-2 grades
9:15-9:45 3-5 grades
10:00-10:45 6-8 grades
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
Band (4th grade & up)
Beginning Band
Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 at the PLC
Advanced Band
Thursdays 3:30-5:00 at the PLC
Any questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacademy.com.
4th Grade: Northern CA
Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2022
Visit Sacramento, Sutter's Fort, Coloma (Gold Country), San Francisco and more!
Tour Code: T226001A
Password: 145235
Please note: Parents are encouraged to travel with their 4th graders on this trip. This trip is for 4th graders and their chaperones only.
5th Grade: Pathfinder Ranch
May 2-4, 2022
All 5th-grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley
have the opportunity to attend camp at Pathfinder Ranch.
Click Here to sign up
Dates: May
2-4, 2022
This is a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Mountain Center, California in the San Jacinto Mountains!
Registration: Now open to the first 50 Students
(waiting list will be available after 50 Students)
Contact
for more info
7th Grade: Catalina
September 2022
We hope 7th graders had a great time in Catalina! Watch here for next year's trip information coming in spring of 2022.
SPRING
8th Grade: East Coast
Mar 31-Apr 7, 2022
The 2022 trip will be open to 8th and 9th graders! CLICK HERE to see a video about the east coast trip. CLICK HERE for a flyer with more details.
Dates: March 31-April 7, 2022
Registration: Open now to first 50 (51+ waiting list lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: October 1, 2021 ($334)
Cost: $2449
Contact Tyler Powell for more info.
FALL
8th Grade: East Coast
Nov 10-17, 2022
The FALL 2022 trip will be open to 8th graders! CLICK HERE to see a video about the east coast trip. CLICK HERE for a flyer with more details.
Dates: November 10-17, 2022
Registration: Open now to first 50 (51+ waiting list lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: April 29, 2022
Cost: $2599
Contact Tyler Powell for more info.
Spring Baseball Sign Up!
Do you have a K-6 child who would like to sign up for our
Classical Academy baseball skills clinic?
Practices will be on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3-4pm beginning
March 15th.
Students choose which practice day they’d prefer (max 30 students per each practice day). Sign up here by March 2nd!
If you have questions or need further information please contact Amelia Birchall @ abirchall@classicalacademy.com
TCA will provide helmets and bats, but students
need to have their own gloves. Play Ball!
Practice Dates:
March 15-16
March 22-23
March 29-30
April 5-6
April 12-13 NO PRACTICE (Spring Break)
April 19-20
April 26-27 NO PRACTICE (Conference Week)
May 3-4
May 10-11
May 17-18
May 21st -- GAME DAY for everyone!
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.
Help us congratulate our very own Mason Harvey as he is honored as the 2022 San Diego Take Steps Pediatric Honored Hero! Join Mason and his team, IBDetermined, as we come together as an IBD community for San Diego Take Steps 2022 on Sunday, May 15th, at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA.
Watch Mason's video, here!
If you are interested in making a one time donation or register to be a part of the team CLICK HERE
For more information about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, visit their website at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
4S Ranch Volleyball (Flyer) (002).pdfCalling all Volleyball Players!
Try-outs are coming for 3rd-8th Grade Girls and Boys.
WHEN: March 16-19
TIME: 6PM
**League runs from March 30-May 21
For questions or more information contact:
Carlos Olivares at colivares@sdyouth.org OR Briana Gaona at bgaona@sdyouth.org
School Meals Available at Community Locations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended meal flexibilities to schools through the summer of 2021 and the 2021-22 school year. Districts and schools will be able to continue providing free meals to any school-aged child regardless of the school they normally attend, and allow parents and guardians to pick up meals without the student being present.
Click here to view a list from the California Department of Education showing all sites in San Diego County authorized to serve summer meals. Additionally, please visit 2021 Summer Meal Sites for Students for more information on how your neighborhood school will participate.
Please also visit these other community resources:
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.