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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 May 23, 2022

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


May

May 24-27- Last Week of C'lectives

May 27- Unit 6 Field Trip-The Wave Waterpark 

May 30- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL- OFFICE CLOSED

May 31-June 1 A/B Track HALF DAYS- DISMISSAL AT 12:00 PM


June

June 2-3- HOMESCHOOL DAYS

June 2- 8th Grade Promotion

June 3- LAST DAY OF HOMESCHOOL



We did it!! We made it to the finish line of the 2021-2022 school year. This wouldn’t have happened without each and every single team member that works on the Bear Valley campus, or without each of you. When we planned for this year we thought Covid was in the rearview mirror. Unfortunately we were mistaken. We started out with so many team members that were sick or quarantined we had to push back the start of on campus C’lectives. We weren’t able to have parents on campus, had to cancel field trips and on-campus events, and we had to continue to pivot. Thanks to the amazing ES team stepping up to sub we were able to keep almost all of our classes open! Upon our return in January we had over 24 team members out and were close to having to go remote for a few weeks. Again, thanks to the ES team and so many others that stepped up to sub we made it through! 


Those were some difficult waters to navigate for sure, but it has been so amazing to finish the year with mask choice, parents back on campus, the on-campus Art Day, and an in-person award ceremony for the first time in 3 years. We all needed this and we can see and feel the difference around campus! As we look to ending the year with our Wave field trip and an on-campus 8th grade promotion I am  thankful for how far we’ve come this year. 

Our Bear Team is grateful to have you as partners and we are excited about things we have planned for next year. Thank you for remaining positive and flexible this year, thank you for trusting us with your children, thank you for choosing TCA as your school. We love our TCA kiddos and parents! 


I know I speak for the entire Bear Valley team when I wish you all an amazing, restful, renewing, refreshing summer. We look forward to seeing you all in August. 


Much love,

Kenna Molina, Principal 



ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022-2023 School Year News 

Our teaching teams will be taking a much needed summer break from June 11- August 5th.

 When they return in August they will be getting ready for an amazing year. 

You will hear from your A/B teacher or ES by Wednesday, August 10.


Some Important Dates:


More information about all of these events will be sent with our first edition of the Buzz in August. 


We Need Your Help






We would love to offer trainings and chats on a more consistent basis next 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. 



Parent Trainings or Coffee Chat Ideas


Health and Safety are PRIORITY to the  

TCA Bear Family

Dear Families,

It has come to our attention that we have parents disregarding our traffic rules during drop-off and pick-up. It is VERY important for EVERYONE'S safety that these rules are followed. DO NOT SPEED OR MAKE U-TURNS in the middle of the street and stay out of the RED ZONE. This is dangerous for our students, staff and other parents and it creates congestion and an unsafe environment. We also ask that you walk your students across the street to and from the gate. Please be courteous and let's look out for each other!!

ALSO: 

As we wind down the school year we have a couple reminders: IF your student is feeling sick in any way, stomach ache, nausea, sore throat, fever, headaches, body aches, cold like symptoms, runny nose, and excessively tired, please keep your student at home and have the student take an at home Covid test before returning to school. We have several illnesses going around the community, stomach bugs, the Flu, colds and Covid. 

If you are in need of Covid testing kits for your students, please call the school and we can provide you with kits in our front office. 


C Track Middle School Math Coffee Chat

Do you have questions about your student's math level?


*Is my student behind?

*Is my student ready to move ahead? 

*Is my student on track for high school and college?

Join us as we answer your questions!

Special Guest: Andrew Shields, CAHS Math Teacher 

& Department Chair


If you missed the Middle School Math Coffee Chat, you're in luck! Click the link below to watch the recorded meeting. 

 Middle School Math Coffee Chat.mp4


Also for your reference, see the additional links below.

C Track Middle School Math Progression

High School Subject Requirements (A-G)


Calling all 7th and 8th grade students attending CAMS next year!

2022/23 CAMS ASB Application!

Are you a leader, planner, artist, communicator, dreamer with a big imagination, organizer, money maker, food server, event planner, or just all around fun person with solid grades, good judgement, and a desire to serve your CAMS community next year???  Then ASB might be just the thing for you!  We are now accepting applications for the 22/23 school year and all 7th graders are eligible to apply!

If you would like to be considered, the deadline to complete the application is Friday, June 3rd. Applicants will be chosen and announced via email by Friday, June 10th.  Note:  All current 7th grade ASB students must reapply!

Fill out the application below! 

CAMS ASB Application 

Save the Date: 8th Grade Promotion!


Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

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 1st, 2022 at 1:00 pm. This will take place at TCA- Bear Valley campus. 

UPCOMING EVENTS


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


Wristbands for this event can be picked up in the front office or on Friday at the Wave. 



**Adults supervising children and not participating in the water activities will still need to purchase a ticket. 


Please note that this is NOT a drop off event; parents must accompany children into the park and remain onsite to supervise throughout the evening. 


This is a rain or shine event. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. 


CELEBRATE!

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. 

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 updated each week

I've read 5000+ Pages! 

I've read 10,000+ Pages!

I've read 20 books!

I've read 40 books!


Bear Math Challenge Masters!

Help us recognize our Mathematician Magicians who have met the 50% and 100% completion goals!  

**Students who have completed this challenge will be updated after each unit

I've completed 50%! 


If you have completed this in Unit 5, please fill out the form so we can celebrate you! 

I've completed 100%!


If you have completed this in Unit 5, please fill out the form so we can celebrate you! 


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. 

Encouragement, Kindness and Understanding















Mrs. G's Garden

TCA Families - Hello from Mrs. G's Garden! 

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

"Wonderful families and friends. We are winding down the school year with a special focus on Flexibility. These amazing students have shown an incredible amount of flexibility these last two years! As a fun art project, we have had students color beach balls to represent each child's unique personality. Then, students were asked to fill in how they "Roll With It" and remain calm during times of change. It's amazing to witness such an abundance of strength amongst our student population!!!

It's AAIP Heritage Month. Looking for some new reading material? Check out one of these great books! 

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!

Do you have an inspirational story of achievement or success to share? 

TCA would like to share some inspirational stories with the Classical Academy family. We are searching for topics such as:  student achievement, family success, motivational accounts. Please complete the form below and upload a photo or two. When possible, please write the copy as a news story. Thank you for sharing!  

CLICK HERE to share your story!

Parent Volunteer Corner

We would love your help organizing and re-shelving books as C Track families return them. This volunteer opportunity will count for DOUBLE hours. You can count these hours for this year AND next year!

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Garden Work Day Opportunity!

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

8:00 am until 12:00pm



Our garden needs some TLC. Our beds need to be dug up, gopher wire laid, wooden boards need to be replaced, dirt filled back in, and plants need planting! 


Supply needs: 

Please email jentzminger@classicalacademy.com if you are interested in helping. 


Love Gardening? 

Like to organize books? 

Want to help the ES Team?  

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.

Donations Needed 

Click Here to learn more information on how 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!

TCA Spring Concert is coming! 


The 1st through 8th grade bands and choirs are excited to invite you to their Spring Concert!  

The concert will be held on May 31st in Caiman Hall at 6:30pm.  

All of the 1st through 8th grade bands and choirs will be performing along with some soloists!  We hope to see you there! 









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.

Information on the program will be available for the 2022-23 school year in August!

Musical Theater

Grades 3-5

Email lkling@classicalacademy.com for more information!

Information on the program will be available for the 2022-23 school year in August!

Musical Theater

Grades 6-8 


Email khoward@classicalacademy.com for more information!

Frozen Announcement 2023 BUZZ.pdf
Summer Master Class Series 2022 BUZZ.pdf

7th Grade: Catalina

September 2022

Please note: The space for this trip is extremely limited 

Join us for our 7th grade Catalina experience! During this three-day, two-night camp, students will explore marine science, view sea creatures, snorkel, kayak, and more!!! 

Quick Facts:



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.

Contact Tyler Powell for more info.


The following posts are NOT school sponsored event. 

Please contact the individual in stated posts for more information

Thank You!

Summer 2022 Music Camp revised.pdf

Give Rugby A Try! 

Looking to try a fun, new game?? 

Maybe this sport is for you! 


Pickleball Club



Interest Form Link

Contact/Questions: Treina Nash @ 760-685-1901


MUSICAL THEATER CAMP (At TCA BEAR VALLEY) JUNE 6-10, 2022


Campers will be divided into groups of 15-20 and will rotate activities throughout the day. The day will end  with optional  free time activities: swim time, play on the fields or movie room showing classical musicals.


**Due to limited access to the front office, you only have one option for payment which is Venmo or you can reach out to me directly.

Questions? Please email lorigrimes@gmail.com

To Pay with VENMO my account is @Lori-Grimes-2 

As soon as you pay Venmo your child's space will be reserved as of your VENMO pay date. Type your child's name in under, "What's it for?"  Thank you for your understanding.

Musical Theater Camp Ad 2022.docx

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.

2022 brochure3.pdf

Summer Family Arts Day Camp

Presented by Richards Institute 

of Education and Research


ETM teachers guide the camp participants in joyful song and play based on the philosophy of Education Through Music (ETM). Participants will delight in the song-experience-games of ETM, storytelling and visual arts activities. This camp is built around the simple idea that children learn through genuine play. 

Play = Imagination = Intelligence


June 27-July 1, 2022

Click this link to visit the WEBSITE for more information

Questions? Please email Val Beh at beh.val@gmail.com

We are fighting for a cure and raising money for the 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

Allison Sandru - B track first grader at TCA Bear Valley - and her brother, Levi, both suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a rare, genetic disease for which there is currently no cure. CF causes a build up of thick, sticky mucus in each of the body’s organ systems - primarily the lungs and GI system. They will be participating in the CF Great Strides Walk and would love for their friends to join them! 


2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego

To Join our Team or make a donation, please CLICK HERE

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization 

Please click the link for more information or contact Britney Sandru @ britney.sandru@yahoo.com

Resources and General Info


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.


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. 

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.

   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!  

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 

CynthiaC.Bautista@gmail.com.


B Track Hero: Nicole Dalakas

nicoledalakas@yahoo.com


C Track Hero: Elizabeth Hammack

ctracktca@gmail.com

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!

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:

U.S. Department of Education Meals for Kids Site Finder

San Diego Food Bank

Feeding San Diego

No Kid Hungry Food Finder

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.