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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 September 6, 2021
September
September 1 - C'lectives Open House for PLC Classes ONLY @ CAHS-PLC
September 2 - C'lectives Open House for TCA Campus classes ONLY
September 6 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 7-10 - First week of on-campus C'lectives classes
September 20-22 - 7th Grade Catalina Trip
September 27 - Unit 1 Field Trip - Fort Cross Old Time Adventures
September 29-30 - Unit 1 Bear Lunch - Chick-Fil-A (pre-order required)
October
October 4-6 - A/B Track Unit 1 Conferences - no workshops Tues/Wed
October 4-8 - C Track Unit 1 Conferences - no C'lectives all week
Unit 1 Field Trip - Johnny Appleseed's Discovering America
Our Unit 1 all-campus field trip is to Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures in Julian. Students will participate in 'Johnny Appleseed's Discovering America.'
Monday, September 27, 10 am-2 pm
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
4425 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel
CLICK HERE to sign up
Let Johnny teach you about his famous journeys across the land and learn a bit about life on the frontier! Together we'll go on a hayride with scenic views of surrounding mountains and beautiful nature under the open sky! We'll learn about gardening, and you'll plant a seed to take home and grow! And of course, you'll want to take a turn at our old-time cider press and sample a taste of delicious local apple cider!
Hayride: with old-fashioned folk song sing-alongs
Hoedown: Folk dancing with jug band participation
Petting Zoo: Visit our farm friends!
Seasonal Craft: Make an ornament from real wood as we talk a little about Johnny's life. Yours to keep!
Gardening and Seed Planting: Learn about how things grow and then plant a seed. Yours to keep!
Cider Pressing: Learn about cider history, the process of old-fashioned pressing, and give it a go with our old-fashioned press.
Nature Walk with Medicinal Plants: As an avid nature lover, Johnny has a lot to teach about the beneficial treatments derived from plant sources.
Things to bring: Picnic Lunch, Closed Toe Shoes, Sunscreen, Plenty of Water (potable water available), Money for Gift Shop, Spirit of Adventure!
If you have any questions, please email afregoso@classicalacademy.com.
Unit 1 Bear Lunch - September 29 & 30
We are back to school and that means Bear Lunch is back! Taking COVID precautions into account, we will not be doing pizza this year, but rather offering professionally packaged lunch choices for our Bear family.
Unit 1's lunch is Chick-fil-A. Students will have the choice of a chicken sandwich, a spicy chicken sandwich or 8- piece nuggets. All meals come with a bag of chips, an apple and a water bottle. (Sorry, no substitutions, additions or omissions allowed for this special event.)
You must order and pre-pay for this lunch before September 24th. No extras will be available to purchase on the day of the event. No refunds will be given as we have to pre-order the items. Please CLICK HERE to go to Permission Click to order and pay for lunch. Please complete an individual form for each of your students.
Into Math Q&A Sessions
Questions, comments, concerns about Into Math? Please attend one of our upcoming Q&A sessions for families to ask questions and get support as they transition to Into Math. The sessions will be held via Zoom during the following times:
Tuesday, September 7th, 10:30 - 11:30
Wednesday, September 8th, 12:30 - 1:30
Thursday, September 9th, 4:00 - 5:00
Here is the Zoom meeting link: CLICK HERE
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.
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!
Donations Needed
We are so excited to be able to offer a Cooking C'lectives class this year for our C Track students. With a new class, we have a need for supplies for our students.
Please CLICK HERE to see the wish list for our cooking classes. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Old Fashioned Family Fair Postponed
We've made the difficult decision to postpone the Old Fashioned Family Fair at this time. With the current surge of COVID cases, we do not feel that hosting an event of that size is a wise choice right now.
We do not have a date yet for when it will be rescheduled. Please watch the Buzz for more information as it becomes available.
Daily Engagement Tracking
Due to new legislation, the school needs to track student engagement on a daily basis. We will be doing this through a Google Form, called a “Learning Engagement Record.” Your teacher of record will be sending this form to you weekly.
You will simply click YES or NO for each day and submit the form once per week. Completing the form will take less than one minute.
This is something that has to be done on a weekly basis and is not optional.
Thank you for your help with this!
After School Soccer
Soccer at TCA is back! Do you want to learn how to play Soccer in a friendly non competitive environment? If so, After School Soccer is for you.
Please CLICK HERE for more information and a link to sign up.
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.
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!
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.
The 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.
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!
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!
TCA Presents Disney's AristoCats Kids
REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP):
3th-5th grade as of Fall 2021
Limited to approximately 60 students
20 hours of parent volunteer time per child in show
$100 fee per child which includes: script, costume (to wear for show only), and show t-shirt (shoes, and undergarments are not provided).
Show DVD or digital download sold separately
Sell/buy 10, $8 tickets for the performance per child
Attendance at all rehearsals: Mondays 10am - 1:30pm (no school holidays)
One excused absence allowed prior to January 10, 2021
Lottery open NOW until Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 3:00pm
Lottery results will be emailed by Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8:00pm
PARENT MEETING (via ZOOM): Friday, September 24, 2021 ~ 12:00 - 1:30pm
ENROLLMENT IS NOT FINAL UNTIL PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED
● AUDITION PREP MASTER CLASS: Monday, September 27, 2021
● AUDITIONS: By Video Submission (September 28th - October 3rd)
● FIRST REHEARSAL: Monday, October 4, 2021
● PERFORMANCES: FEBRUARY 2022 (Venue/Dates finalized at Parent Meeting)
Questions? Please email Lauren Kling at: lkling@classicalacademy.com
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 3:00-4:30 at the PLC
Intermediate Band -
Thursdays 3:30-4:25 at the PLC
Advanced Band -
Thursdays 4:30-5:30 at the PLC
Our TCA Band teacher, Mr. Stubbs, will be holding an informational meeting and Q&A session next Tuesday, 8/31 at 3:00 pm via Zoom.
CLICK HERE to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 270 072 4515
Passcode: music
Please join him for more information and to have your questions answered!
(This is for all levels of band.)
Musical Theater
Grades 3-5
JR MUSICAL THEATRE MASTER CLASSES
TWO CLASS SERIES: From Disney to Broadway
Monday, September 13, 2020, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Monday, September 20, 2020, 10:00am - 1:30pm
These classes are all about fun!! We will use our imagination to create characters and tell stories with improv, games, music and movement. All levels are welcome.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Enrollment open NOW until Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:00pm.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE HANDBOOK AGREEMENT (REQUIRED)
Musical Theater
Grades 6-8
Sign up now for the Best of Musical Theater Class!
Classes will be held Aug. 30 to Oct. 27th.
CLICK HERE for a flyer regarding Middle School Musical Theater!
CLICK HERE to sign up for the Best of Musical Theater class. Sign ups close August 27th!
4th Grade: Northern CA
March 1-3, 2022
Watch here for info!
5th Grade: Pathfinder Ranch
May 18-20, 2022
Watch here for info!
6th Grade: Astro Camp
Feb 7-9, 2022
Watch here for info!
7th Grade: Catalina
Sept 20-22, 2021
The 2021 Catalina field trip has reached capacity.
Contact Aylin Salas at CAMS for info.
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.
Middle School Sports Opportunity
Attention parents! Our student athletes need coaches! We offer boys and girls: flag football, soccer, basketball, track, and cross-country. The running events are just one meet only, and the other sports are 6 games total. If you are interested in helping coach one of our sports seasons, that would be awesome! Please contact Tyler Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com.
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.
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.