TCA Bear Buzz
September 28, 2020
September
September 28 - Unit 1 "Field Trip" Day
September 29-October 1 - C'lectives LIVE Teaching - core subjects & electives
September 29 - Chipotle FUNdraiser (4-8 PM)
October
October 5-9 - Unit 1 Conferences (by appt with teacher/ES) - NO LIVE TEACHING
October 12 - School Picture Make-Up Day
October 12-23 - VIRTUAL Scholastic Book Fair
Bear Families,
I understand that there is uncertainty and confusion with regard to the parent survey which was released last week. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me to express the personal concerns and desires for their family. Each of you has strong opinions and convictions which we value greatly and we are constantly balancing with the guidelines we have to follow. I sincerely wish that we could honor each and every wish that our community has. I'm sure that you can understand that is simply not possible.
Our primary goal is to ensure that 100 percent of our students are getting the education they deserve.By partnering with parents, providing live zoom sessoins, pre-recorded lessons, and teacher support we feel are able to reach 100 percent of our students. Of course we all want the students back on campus and we look foward to that day! In the meantime, we will continue to provide our current distance learning programming at least until January 15. Starting the week of Ocotber 12 we will bring a few small groups of students on campus. This will allow us to ensure that all of our protocols and procedures are in place and working as planned. As we can, based on the current safety guidelines that we need to follow, we will look for ways to include more students on campus. Again, this will not take away from what we are currently doing, but will simply add to that. Any of these on-campus opportunites will be optional. We are committed to allowing everyone to stay on their current track and classes, regardless of what we decide to do second semester. Our teaching staff is constantly shifting and adapting to best meet the needs of each and every student academically, and will continue to do so throughout the school year. We are still establishing criteria to determine which students will be included in the small groups on campus . We are also looking forward to seeing the results from the Parent Survey to help us make additional decisions about ways to support your students both virtually and in person.
Marcy Cashin, principal of Coastal Academy, created THIS VIDEO to better explain. Though the video talks about Coastal, everything she states in the video applies to the Bear Valley campus as well!
The entire Bear Valley team wants the best for our families and students, and continues to work through obstacles to make it happen. Working together we can accomplish great things. Thank you for trusting us as we continue to navigate through these uncharted waters!
Mrs. Molina
Unit 1 Virtual Field Trip - 9/28
... to Paris?!?
COVID-19 may be keeping us from having actual unit field trips right now, but that doesn't mean that we can't use the power of the Internet to visit some amazing places. (This is an OPTIONAL activity and can be completed whenever you'd like, if you'd like.)
CLICK HERE to take a virtual trip to Paris, France! Visit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe and more! Grab a baguette and click your way around this historical city and explore all there is to see.
Chipotle FUNdraiser
Join us at Chipotle on Auto Parkway on Tuesday, September 29th from 4-8 PM for a FUNdraiser! Chipotle will give 33% of proceeds from eligible sales to TCA. Please download the flyer HERE and print or show on your phone for us to receive credit for your purchase!
The Lunch Bunch
Our School Counselor, Mr. C, is going to start small virtual social groups during Unit 2.
The Lunch Bunch is a great way to get our kiddos together and help them smile!
If you have any questions or are interested please check out Mr. C’s Corner linked below in the Buzz.
Need a book?
Great news! Our Bear Book Den is now portable!
Beginning Monday, September 21st, we will have our rolling library cart outside of the Front Office where you can borrow books of various genres for your students to enjoy reading! The cart will be accessible from Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. We will be doing an honor system, therefore there are no barcodes or a formal check out system when borrowing the books. You may simply take a book and return it to the bin next to the cart once you are done.
For any further questions, please contact our Front Office at (760) 546-0101.
Parent Training
The unit is quickly coming to an end and your first conference is approaching. We want to make sure that you and your student feel prepared and excited to meet with your Educational Specialist or Teacher.
Please join our Zoom on September 29th from 3:00-4:00. The goal is to set you up for success for all your conferences this school year.
CLICK HERE for Zoom Link.
Art & Poetry Contest
California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Art & Poetry Contest, presented by the California Coastal Commission.
Entries can be submitted online until midnight January 31st. For rules, contest flyer, and entry form, please visit www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry.
Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 gift certificates to an art supply store (for artists) or book store (for poets). Each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies, courtesy of Acorn Naturalists. Students may have their work featured on Commission web pages and materials, and winners and honorable mentions will be exhibited throughout the state, as conditions allow.
The Bee Kind! Corner
BEE KIND! 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.
Throughout this school year, students will be featured in the Bee Kind! Corner of the buzz for above and beyond acts of kindness.
Francis Widjaja (1C - Blelloch)
Francis is demonstrating kindness through sharing both his time and his toys with others and by making great choices when completing his school work!
Micah Malone (3C - Crites)
Micah, along with several other kids, helped create thankyou cards and baked cookies for the Oceanside Police Department, where his dad works. Every employee, including sworn officers and professional staff, got a hand made word of encouragement and baked good in their department mailboxes when they came to work. The department was very appreciative!
Kaylie Malone (5B - Przybylowski)
Kaylie, along with several other kids, helped create thankyou cards, baked cookies, and made 25 thin blue line rubber loom bracelets for the Oceanside Police Department, where her dad works. Every employee, including sworn officers and professional staff, got a hand made word of encouragement and baked good in their department mailboxes when they came to work. The department was very appreciative!
Want to Lend a Hand?
Many families have reached out wondering how to help and volunteer during this time of distance learning. Our staff is currently busy preparing our campus for when our administration determines it is safe for our students to return on campus. That being said, you may check out this link to see our current campus needs. Once completed, you may fill out the Parent Volunteer Hours Form to indicate you have dropped off such items.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Christina Mitchell. We are so thankful for your help!
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. Students will also be featured in our Virtual Bulletin Board at the end of the unit once forms have been submitted!
Any questions? Please contact Christina Mitchell.
Morning Assemblies
With our current distance learning, we have been exploring options to continue our daily Morning Assemblies via Schoology and Instagram.
Do you have a student in 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade who would be interested in leading one of our morning announcements? We would love your help! Please contact Christina Mitchell for more information.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
On September 1, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program for all children until December 31st, 2020. Children aged 1-18 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 now 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 Fall 2020 Meal Sites for Students.
Please also visit these other community resources:
Logic of English Tutorials
Families who are using Logic of English (LOE) Foundations Book A or LOE Essentials book, we have some exciting news! Our literacy specialists have recorded teaching videos for all lessons that are included in Unit 1! These videos are designed to help you with your instruction and should be watched along with your student. There are some pauses during these videos, as the literacy specialists take on the teacher role and allow some time for your child to respond. These videos are to help you with a program you may be unfamiliar with.
If you would like to utilize these recorded videos, you may add the appropriate course by using the following Schoology course access code(s):
LOE Foundations Book A Schoology Course Code: JP9X-SPGB-XFF8Q
LOE Essentials Schoology Course Code: 3WXF-THT5-WGHF3
How to Join a Schoology Course
(Please note that these videos were only created due to our current school dynamic. Additional videos may not be created after Unit 1.)
C'lectives Live Teaching
Grades K-6
Live student/teacher interaction will occur at the beginning of each class period.
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
C'lectives Live Teaching
Grades 7-8
Live student/teacher interaction will occur at the beginning of each class period.
Period 1 - 8:15-9:30 am
Period 2 - 9:35-11:10 am
Period 3 - 11:25 am-12:40 pm
Period 4 - 1:30-2:45 pm
Please note:
C'lectives classes for Core Subjects (Math, Language Arts, History and Science) will have live teaching each week.
C'lectives classes for Elective Subjects will only have live teaching every other week.
Please refer to the calendar at the top of the Buzz or to the information posted in Schoology for each course for more details.
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.
Mr. C's Corner
CLICK HERE to visit Mr. C's Corner for the Key of the Unit and 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!
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.
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 4th-6th Grade Class Trips
The 4th, 5th and 6th grade class trips will be canceled this year due to COVID-19.
With shifting health updates, and the unpredictability of just how the school year will unfold, we have made the tough decision to cancel these class trips for this year.
Our 7th grade class trip has been moved from September 2020 to February 2021 and our 8th grade class trip has been moved from November 2020 to March 2021. We are sincerely hoping that these trips will still happen. Obviously, as the dates get closer for these trips, we will keep our travelers updated if changes arise or a cancellation is needed.
We regret this is happening and hope to see these educational adventures return next year.
4th Grade: Northern CA
Canceled for 2020-21
5th Grade: Pathfinder Ranch
Canceled for 2020-21
6th Grade: Astro Camp
Canceled for 2020-21
7th Grade: Catalina
Feb 24-26, 2021
Watch here for info on trip meeting.
Contact Chandler Payne cpayne@classicalacademy.com for info.
8th Grade: East Coast
Mar 18-25, 2021
Our trip has been rescheduled and there's still time to register to go!
8th Grade: East Coast
Mar 18-25, 2021
CLICK HERE to see a video from the 2019 east coast trip!
CLICK HERE for more information..
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.
CAHS Young Entrepreneurs Club Presents...
On select Mondays, we will virtually host industry experts to speak about their experiences in the business world and answer YOUR questions about entrepreneurship! Our first guest speakers are the student founders of Off Grid Technologies, who will be sharing their business experience and giving advice to fellow young entrepreneurs.
Join us on Monday, September 28th from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and bring questions for these founders. If you’re interested, please sign up at bit.ly/YECSpeakers and we will keep you informed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at cahsyoungentrepreneurs@gmail.com
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