TCA Bear Buzz
C'lectives Schedule
May 3-7, 2021
May - Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 4-5 - No CLCs for C'lectives families
May 5 - CLCs for non C'lectives families ONLY
May 7 - CFFs meeting as scheduled
May 7-9, 14-16 - TCA Musical Theater presents Lion King Jr.
May 18-21 - 'Pajama Days' School Spirit Week (virtual and in-person)
May 25-28 - Last week of C'lectives Zoom classes
May 26 - Deadline to Purchase Yearbook
May 31 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May (TBD) - Rubio's FUNdraiser
June
June 3 - 8th Grade Drive-Thru Promotion - 5-6:30 PM (Information coming soon!)
June 4 - Last Day of School!
June 7-11 - Unit 6 Conference Week
June 26 - July 11 - TCA Campus Closed
August
August 18 - First Day of 2021-22 School Year!
I blinked... and it's May!
You're SO CLOSE to the end, Bears. As you start to wind down your school year, I encourage you to chat with your students about what worked and what you could have done differently, what you enjoyed the most and what was challenging to get through, and what changes you want to see for the next school year. Enjoy your summer time; rest, relax and unplug! Once summer starts to wind down and you find yourself lesson planning again, look back at these and use them to start the next year off on the best foot possible.
Looking ahead, we are working on bringing back some of the fun options we've missed most since COVID became a part of our daily lives as well as creating some new and fun opportunities for engagement and enrichment with all of our families. We are currently in the process of scheduling and hiring for band, choir, musical theater, even Friday C'lectives and new C'lectives options. We are prepping the stage for a Bear Country that's better than ever!
Finish strong Bears! You've got this.
Mrs. Molina
Order Your Yearbook
This year we will only be offering online sales for the 2020-21 TCA yearbook.
CLICK HERE to be directed to School Annual to purchase your yearbook!
The cost of the yearbook is $42.50.
Yearbooks will be mailed to your home address. There is not an option for school pick-up.
We will not be selling extra yearbooks at the front office. The only opportunity to purchase the yearbook will be through online pre-sale.
The deadline to purchase is May 26, 2021.
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.
Violet Thornton - 5C
Violet always speaks to her classmates with good purpose.
Violet is always considerate of others' feelings.
Violet always makes her classmates feel welcome and accepted.
Nominated by: Coach Long
Taitum Rehkopf - 5B
Assists classmates with technology issues in class, cleans up classroom, encourages others to follow directions.
Nominated by: Mrs. Garzone
Jasper Fountain - 2C
Jasper is always thinking of others. He continually offers encouraging words and often offers to switch with other students when they express disappointment over either supplies or rolls in class. His kindness and genuine care for others makes anywhere Jasper is a brighter, happier, and more welcoming place!
Nominated by: Mrs. Broyles
June - 5A
June
Nominated by:
Louis and Romo families - C track
In March, the Louis family (Legacy - KN-C, Lively - 2C, London - 6C and Lyric - 7C) and the Romo family (Aria - 1C, Adelynn - 4C and Liana - 6C) went to Mexico to build a house for a family with 4 sons. While there, they also visited orphanages & migrant working camps to feed the families who have no water, food or electricity. Many of the families there sleep in old horse stalls with mud floors. All of these TCA Bears painted & hammered to help build the home, and also made animal balloons for the kids at the camps. You can see a photo here of the Louis & Romo girls in front of the blue house is their team built. Thank you Bears for leading by example with kindness and generosity.
Nominated by: Mrs. Arend
Antonio D'Alessandro - 6C
Antonio’s CLC teacher recognized Antonio’s kindness while on campus. “He goes above and beyond to bee kind in the CLC class. He is always polite, and considers other before himself.” Antonio spends 4 hours a week volunteering as an assistant coach for his younger brother’s flag football team and is passionate and patient in encouraging younger children to learning skills he has mastered. Antonio’s baseball coach says that he is a kind and encouraging leader on his Little League team.
Nominated by: Kally D'Alessandro
Amarra Park - KN-A
Amarra has been so kind to new students as they have joined our class. She loves to show them where to put their backpacks and folders. She also makes sure that everyone has a friend on the playground.
Nominated by: Mrs. Boshaw
Harlen LaDue - 3C
Every time on Zoom, Harlen is kind to her younger brother when he pops in.
Harlen also is planning on having an ice cream sundae party this week that she has planned out.
Nominated by: Mrs. Pressley
Violet Thornton - 5C
Violet always comes to class with a contagious smile. She is very encouraging of her classmates in class. She congratulates them when they talk about a game they won over the weekend, or when they get a problem right in class.
Nominated by: Mrs. de Neve
Attention 8th Graders... Flag Team Tryouts are next week!
Have you seen CAHS's award-winning flag team? Are you intTryouts are May 4th. Please email flagteamcahs@gmail.com for more information!
The NEW TCA Student Store is OPEN!
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.
Download Parent Square for Student Drop-off
When students or employees come on campus for any reason, they will be asked to complete a health screening on their mobile device via the Parent Square app. This will help us save time when checking students in to ensure that all individuals are free of COVID symptoms while at school.
To view instructions on how to download the app, CLICK HERE.
Please have the green checkmark ready to show staff during screening in the church parking lot!
Pick-up Sign
Please be sure to have a sign displayed in your front windshield on the right side to help pick-up run smoothly!
Your sign should have your student's last name in all caps on top and then the teachers names underneath. If you're picking up students with multiple last names, please list all student last names in all caps.
Our spotter can call your students to the front of the line when they see the sign and have them ready as soon as you pull up!
PLEASE NOTE: Medication Policy for 2020-21 School Year
The California Department of Education has modified requirements for the way schools handle student medications which are kept on campus or carried by students while on campus.
CLICK HERE to read the updated medication policy TCA schools will put into effect for the 2020-2021 school year. 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.
CLICK HERE to print the required medication form.
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!
Challenge Awards
Congratulations to our RAVENOUS READERS and MARVELOUS MATHEMETICIANS who have reached the halfway or completion point for the Bear Book and Bear Math Challenges!
CLICK HERE (grades TK-2) or CLICK HERE (grades 3-8) to submit for Bear Book.
CLICK HERE to submit for Bear Math.
CLICK HERE to view the virtual awards board.
Attention Parents of current 6th and 7th Grade Students!
AstroCamp and Catalina are offering a $200 OFF First-time Camper discount for their 2021 Summer programs!
These Summer Camps differ from the school year programs we typically plan, and offer students a chance to experience what AstroCamp and Catalina have to offer! We are excited to see this as an option for students who missed out on these Class Trips over the 20/21 school year, and hope to return to our regulary scheduled Class Trips for the 21/22 year if at all possible!
Dear TCA Families,
We ask that you try to handle any business with teachers and office staff via phone or email when possible. If you need to come to the front office, please understand the following:
1. The front door is locked. You will have to knock and wait for a staff member to come to the door.
2. If you must come inside the building, your temperature will be taken by a staff member. If your temperature is over 100 degrees, we are sorry to say that you will not be allowed into the building.
3. Face coverings must be worn while on the porch or inside at all times.
4. Appropriate social distancing measures will be followed.
If you can avoid bringing children with you, please do so for their safety and ours. We want to hug, handshake and high-five every one of you and your kiddos because WE MISS YOU!
If you have a question, concern, or comment about our processes, please email the team at HealthAndSafety@classicalacademy.com. As changes happen, plans will be updated.
Breakfast Program 2020-21
The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a nutritious breakfast meal every school day. 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 on campus 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.
When students arrive 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.
The cost is $3.00 per Breakfast Kit. Eligible students may receive meals free of charge if qualified.
For more information, click HERE to be directed to our Classical Academies Meal Program website or HERE to download the online ordering and registration instructions for your site.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
On October 9, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program to encompass the entire school year. Children are eligible to receive meals regardless of school or district of attendance. School districts are working hard to implement the new guidelines and meet local needs. Locally, we are aware of meal services in Escondido, Oceanside, and Vista. Please visit their websites for more information. To find out when your neighborhood school will be ready to participate in this program, please visit 20/21 Meal Sites for Students.
Please also visit these other community resources:
Mr. C's Corner
CLICK HERE to visit Mr. C's Corner! You'll find information about the Key of the Unit and other useful information to motivate and inspire you!
Ever wonder HOW to get in touch with our school counselor Mr. C?
Contact Mr. C by email cchandler@classicalacademy.com. He will respond within 24 school hours!
Cliff Notes with the Counselors - A Virtual Parent Book Club
Join us in exploring The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel. CLICK HERE to sign up!
Meeting ID: 97773306047
Passcode: BOOKCLUB
Meeting dates, times and chapters covered can be found HERE.
Affordable Internet and Computers
During this time of required in-home learning, internet companies are committed to helping families in need to receive affordable home internet access.
Qualifying families with children in grades K-12 are eligible for discounted high speed home internet. Visit Cox Connect2Compete or AT&T Stay Connected.
If your family is in need of a home computer, Computers for Kids is offering refurbished computers to those in need. Visit Computers for Kids for more information.
Please note that due to COVID-19, Performing Arts extracurricular activities have been paused. We will post here when we are able to offer activities again for our school community.
1-6 Choir
Watch here for more information!
7-8 Choir
Watch here for more information!
7-8 Vocal Ensemble
Watch here for more information!
Band
Watch here for more information!
CAMS Dance
Watch here for more information!
Handbells
Unfortunately the handbell choir will not meet during the 2020-21 school year. We are hoping to see it return in fall 2021!
COVID-19 Cancels 2020-21 Class Trips
All class trips will be canceled this year due to COVID-19.
With shifting health updates, we have made the tough decision to cancel these class trips for this year.
We regret this is happening and hope to see these educational adventures return next year.
4th Grade: Northern CA
March 1-3, 2022
5th Grade: Pathfinder Ranch
Canceled for 2020-21
6th Grade: Astro Camp
Canceled for 2020-21
7th Grade: Catalina
Canceled for 2020-21
Watch here for info on trip meeting.
Contact Chandler Payne cpayne@classicalacademy.com for info.
8th Grade: East Coast
Mar 31-Apr 7, 2022
This trip has been postponed until 2022 due to COVID.
Contact Tyler Powell tpowell@classicalacademy.com for info.
8th Grade: East Coast
Mar 31-Apr 7, 2022
CLICK HERE to see a video from the 2019 east coast trip!
The 2022 trip will be open to 8th and 9th graders!
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.
Musical Theater Camp Ad 2021.docxMrs. Lori Grimes will be back for one week, and one week only to host Musical Theater Camp on the TCA Campus!
June 14th to June 18th, 2021
9am to 2pm
Grades 2nd to 8th
Cost: $175 per student
($10 discount for siblings)
Campers will be divided into groups of 10-15 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.
Activities will include:
Musical Theatre Singing/Dancing
Stage Combat/Character Development
Theatre Games/Improvisation
Certified lifeguard and supervision at all times
FUN, FUN, FUN!
CLICK HERE to register!
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.