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Nov 10-14, 2025
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This Week: Schedule change due to Veteran's Day Holiday
Monday, Nov 10 - Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, Nov 11– VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY - Campus and Office CLOSED
Wednesday, Nov 12 – Tracks A and M on campus
Lunch With A Loved One
Thursday, Nov 13 – Tracks B and M on campus
Lunch With A Loved One
8th Grade East Coast Trip leaves today! (Nov 13-20th)
Friday, Nov 14 – Homeschool Day for all tracks
Questions? Please call the front office at 760-330-9800
As a California independent study school, we are required to offer optional synchronous (live) instruction opportunities for students. This provides a chance for students to connect with a credentialed teacher in real time for academic support. There is no negative impact on the student if they do not attend.
At CAV, synchronous (live) instruction opportunities are offered by all teachers. If you would like more information about times available to your student, please reach out to their teacher directly.
We are required to notify families when students do not take part. No action is required
Thank you for your continued support.
Principal's Message
Hello Parents:
Students are working with the End in Mind, Habit 2. They are writing Mission Statements in class and in their leadership roles. Here i
Habit 2
Mission statements have long been a part of organizations. They provide a clear path for what the organization wants to
accomplish and how they plan to go about doing it. Yet, rarely does a family take the time to write a mission statement—and
what organization is more important than the family? By establishing who you are as a family, how you want to be known,
and how you plan to do it, you are practicing Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. The process is a great way to practice all
of the 7 Habits.
STEP 1
Ask yourself these seven questions:
How do we want our family to be known?
How do we want to treat each other?
What is most important to us as a family?
What are some of our talents, gifts, and abilities?
What makes us the happiest?
What makes us unhappy?
What kind of home do we want to invite friends to?
STEP 2
Write your Family Mission Statement. Consider all four areas:
Body (health and physical wellbeing)
Mind (learning)
Heart (relationships)
Spirit (inspiration)
Keep it simple, one to two lines, so the youngest family members can memorize it and find it meaningful. Examples: “We are
builders,” “No empty chairs,” “We love each other,” “All for one and one for all,” etc.
STEP 3
Stay on course.
As parents, you are the role models. Keep smiling and getting back on track.
The promise: By writing a Family Mission Statement, the message to your children is that your family is important. You know
what you stand for and how you are going to work together to accomplish it.
Veteran's Day this week is on Tuesday. There will be no school. A track will have class on Wednesday, and B Track will have class on Thursday. M track will come on both days. Friday is a home day as we have Staff training.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lasto
CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
Come Dance with the CAH Dance Team
at the Stingray Dance Clinic
Thursday, December 4th from
3:30 pm - 5 pm
Cost = $25
Information/Details visit bit.ly/CAHdc124
Questions: Contact stingraydance@classicalacademy.com
8TH GRADE ANZA BORREGO CAMPING TRIP IS OPEN FOR SIGN UPS NOW!
(expand for info and sign up link)
Please see below for more details about this trip and how to join our lottery:
All 8th-grade students at Classical Academy Vista have the opportunity to attend camp at Anza-Borrego Campground.
The first trip will be 3/9/26-3/11/26
The second trip will be 3/11/26-3/13/26
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on M and C Track and SORA on a lottery basis.*
To accommodate more students, we’ll be offering two camp sessions. Once sign-ups are complete, teachers will let you know which session your student is assigned to. You’ll have the chance to share your preferred date, and while we can’t guarantee all requests, we’ll do our best to honor them.
Cost: The cost per student is $220.00. Camp costs include transportation from Classical Academy Vista to Anza-Borrego and back (by bus) and your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities) and a camp shirt
Chaperone cost is $120 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
11/3/25-11/5/25: Lottery Form
11/5/25-11/7/25: Sign Ups open via permission click and $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your liability and medical forms are due
January 16, 2026: Remaining balance of $120 is due
*No refunds given after 12/19/25*
Please understand it is your responsibility to make your payments on time. Late payments may be subject to removal of your student(s) spot on the trip.
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available. We will use the sign-ups on this form to lottery out our available spots on 11/6/25. If your student is chosen by lottery to attend, you will be sent a sign up/payment link that MUST be completed by 11/7/25, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please only complete this form if your student is certain they would like to attend and the dates work for your schedule. As a reminder, refunds are not available after 12/19/25.
Camp Activities include:
At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, students will be introduced to the basic concepts in essential camping skills (tent construction, cooking, campfire). They will experience guided adventure hikes, team building games, and activities tailored to school curriculum (plant and animal adaptations, geology, Native American history, etc.)
Sleeping in tents, they will experience camp life, view small animals in their natural habitat, and view clear nights under the stars.
They will also learn about the history of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and may participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and study a variety of topics such as:
Activity and Topic Examples:
Team building
Desert Survival
Camping 101
Short, medium, long hikes
Rock scrambling
Astronomy / Night sky
Plant ecology
Soil ecology
Animal adaptations
Geology
Archaeology
Native American culture and history
State Park Paleontology Lab
State Park Archaeology Lab
Ranger talk
Modern history
Please note filling out this form DOES NOT secure your child's spot for this trip. You will be notified on 11/6/25 if your child was randomly selected to attend. We will email you to complete your paperwork and deposit, this will be due NO LATER THAN 11/7/25. Your student's spot is NOT reserved until all steps are completed.
This link is live and will be live until 11/5/25 at 11:59PM. The spots will be lotteried off and are not based off of a first come first serve basis.
Please email Caitlyn Avila with any questions you may have at cavila@classicalacademy.com
5th grade BizTown Field Trip - Registration is open!
JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a daylong visit to a simulated, fully interactive town. The program helps students make the connection between what they learn in school and the real world.
The JA BizTown program includes 8 required teacher-taught, in-class lessons. The program culminates with students participating in the hands-on simulated community at JA BizTown where they will spend the day working and utilizing all the skills they learned through the classes to see what it's like to complete banking transactions, work in a professional environment and many other adult responsibilities.
This is a great experience for our 5th graders as they get to role play as different community workers and leaders in a fun environment!
Details and sign up info:
Field trip Date: 2/17/25
Time: 10:00AM-2:30PM (bus will arrive at CAV at 8:30AM)
Cost: $60 per student
Signup Deadline: 12/5/25 (unless spots fill sooner)
Signup link: Biztown Signup
Holiday Bazaar
We’re excited to announce a brand-new event coming this December — our Holiday Bazaar!
This festive event will take place on Monday, December 1st from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (during conference day) and will be held inside the hallways on all three floors.
The Holiday Bazaar is designed for resale items only — perfect for families looking to sell holiday gifts, boutique-style finds, or curated treasures. Think of it as a cheerful holiday street fair inside our school halls!
Please note: Handmade student creations should be saved for Marketplace at the end of the year.
Both students and parents are welcome to host a booth. Sellers may accept cash, Venmo, or any other preferred payment method at their booth.
Because space is limited, sign-ups will be available for two days only — November 3rd and 4th.
If we receive more sign-ups than available booths, a lottery will be held after November 4th to determine participants.
Event Details
Date: Monday, December 1st
Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Hallways on all three floors
Setup: Sellers may begin setting up at 8:30 AM
Booths: Tables will be provided — please bring any other materials you’ll need (displays, signage, change box, etc.)
Sign-up link will go live on Monday, November 3rd.
Questions?
cavila@classicalacademy.com
Check out these fun enrichment class opportunities!
These vendors will be offering their classes/lessons on our campus.
Vendors are not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies.
Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns.
For details about the programs offered, visit www.seaquestedu.com
Starting November 10th:
Parent & Me Sports , Kinder Sports, TK Sports – Mondays (Meets 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15)
Questions? Email matt@thesk8coach.com
or call 480-234-4404
The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit and/or one free lunch meal kit each day they are on campus for an educational purpose lasting longer than 2 hours.
Students can choose from the available pre-packaged breakfast kit and/or pre-packaged lunch kit at the scheduled appropriate meal time.
Each pre-packaged breakfast kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, applesauce or juice, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. Lunch items may include chicken salad, Wow Butter, hummus, sunflower kernels, cheese sticks, soy nuts, applesauce or juice, dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, fava bean crisps, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk.
Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
Community Food Assistance Resources
San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) has compiled a list of local organizations offering free or low-cost food assistance across San Diego County. Please contact the sites directly for more information.
211 San Diego: Go online or call 2-1-1 to connect with food pantries, meal programs, and essential services.
San Diego Food Bank: Find a nearby food distribution site.
Feeding San Diego: Explore countywide food assistance options.
San Diego County Food Pantries: Visit for a list of regional food pantry locations gathered by SDCOE.
Share Your Story!
Every family has a unique story, and we want to hear yours! By sharing how our schools serve your family, you help us demonstrate our impact to authorizing school districts and strengthen our case for partnerships and renewals. These testimonials may also be featured during National School Choice Week to highlight the power of educational options that empower families.
To participate, briefly explain why your family attends The Classical Academies. Include your family's last name, and attach a family photo (first names are unnecessary). Let's advocate for the opportunities every family deserves.
To Participate, click below:
For instructions on adding a course using a code, click HERE.
*DROP OFF AND PICK UP REMINDER*
When driving into or on our campus:
Staff directing traffic are there for your safety and that of our staff and students. Please follow all traffic rules and the directions of our staff.
Do not leave your car unattended in the pick up lane or in any other place that isn’t a parking spot. We are happy to get your student for you and/or buckle them in if needed.
There is absolutely no drop off or pick up in any parking lot on our campus. It is an extreme safety hazard when students walk through areas where there are cars actively driving. If you want to park and pick your student up from the parking lot, you MUST park and walk to the sidewalk to get them. We will no longer be allowing students to just walk out and find their cars.
If you want to walk your student up for drop off, please park in the parent parking lot and get out to accompany them to supervised areas. If you are not parking and walking your student in, the ONLY safe place for drop off and pick up are in the designated drop off and pick up areas where staff are on duty.
Students may not be dropped off on the street below our campus. If your student is walking in, they need to be dropped off in an area that is not an active city street.
We have speed bumps installed in our driveway now to keep the speed down. Please drive slowly on our property.
Please do not block the passing lane at the bottom of the hill when entering our property. The residents of the apartment complex beyond us need to get by safely.
Please also exercise caution when exiting our property since we share the road with the apartment complex residents.
Please keep in mind that all of these requirements are designed to keep students safe when being dropped off and picked up on our campus. We realize it might take some time to get through our drop off and pick up lines, but we do our best to make this happen as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and help at drop off and pick up times.
VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES
ALL visitors/parents/guardians who will be coming on campus MUST sign in at the front desk and obtain a Visitors Badge.
Please have your ID ready the first time you check in. After this 1st check-in, we will not require your ID. You may provide your name at the front desk and we will print you a visitor's badge.
If you will be volunteering in a classroom or plan on volunteering in the future, please email Caitlyn Avila and she will send you the Volunteer Letter/Survey that is required to be completed in order to volunteer on our campus. cavila@classicalacademy.com
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phones and Personal Electronics Policy
New Phone Policy
It will be mandatory for all student cellphones/smartwatches to be in silent mode and in backpack. They will not be allowed in a pocket or with the student while on campus. They may not be taken out at any time.
Students may call or text only with Staff approval in the front office. If you need to get in touch with your student, please call our front office at 760-330-9800. We are happy to deliver a message or have them come to the office to speak with you. If there is a medical exemption needed, please let us know.
1st offense - Teacher takes phone/smartwatch - email sent to parent as a heads up and reminder of our policy, behavior form filled out, student can pick up at end of day.
2nd offense - Phone taken, brought up to the front office, parent emailed, parent required to pick up phone.
3rd offense - Phone brought up to the front office, parent notified, admin gets involved, student turns in phone to front office each day through end of unit.
Class Trips for 4th-8th Grade
4th Grade San Francisco-Sacramento Class Trip - March 16-18, 2026
4th Grade Spring 2026 San Francisco, Coloma & Sacramento Trip
All 4th grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley, Vista and Coastal campuses have the opportunity to attend this class trip to Northern California where you will visit San Francisco, Coloma and Sacramento. This is a 3-day, 2-night class trip for parents to attend with their 4th graders.
Quick Facts:
Informational Zoom Meeting was held Tuesday, September 9th @ 7:00pm
Recorded Video LINK
Trip Dates: March 16th - 18th, 2026
To Register: Visit StudentsOnTour.com
Trip Code: T266001A
Password: 2948926
**REGISTRATION CLOSES - November 16th**
5th Grade Pathfinder Class Trip (25-26 school year)
All spots filled! Please contact cavila@classicalacademy.com to be added to a wait list
Sign ups for our popular 2025-2026 5th Grade Pathfinder Ranch camp are coming up at the end of April!
Please see below for more details about this trip and how to join our lottery starting 4/28/25:
All 5th grade students at Classical Academy Vista have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip near Mountain Center, California to participate in Pathfinder on October 27-29, 2025.
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on A, B, and C Track on a lottery basis.*
Cost: The cost per student is $400.00. Cost includes transportation from Classical Academy Vista to Pathfinder, your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities), a camp T Shirt, and transportation from Pathfinder back to CAV.
Chaperone cost is $300 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
April 28th-May 1st: Sign Ups open via google sheets.
May 2nd: A Lottery for students signed up will take place and students chosen by lottery will be notified
May 2nd-May 9th: $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
August 11th– 2nd payment of $150 due
September 15th– Final payment of $150 due
*No refunds given after 07/29/25*
Please understand it is your responsibility to make your payments on time. Late payments may be subject to removal of your student(s) spot on the trip.
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available. We will use the sign-ups on this form to lottery out our available spots on 5/2/25 and notify families. If your student is chosen by lottery to attend, you will be sent a sign up/payment link that MUST be completed by 5/9/25, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please only complete this form if your student is certain they would like to attend and the dates work for your schedule. As a reminder, refunds are not available after 7/29/2025.
Camp Activities include:
Animal Ecology
Fresh Water Ecology
Archery
Horseback Riding
Climbing wall
Mad Science Fair
Campfire Program
Email cavila@classicalacademy.com to sign up or be placed on a wait list
6th Grade AstroCamp - February 23-25, 2026
Only a few spots remain!
Email cavila@classicalacademy.com
All 6th grade students at Classical Academy Vista have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Idyllwild, California to participate in AstroCamp on February 23-25, 2026.
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on M, C Track, and SORA on a lottery basis.*
Cost: The cost per student is $420.00. Cost includes transportation from Classical Academy Vista to AstroCamp, your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities), a camp T Shirt, and transportation from AstroCamp back to CAV.
Chaperone cost is $320 and Chaperones will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
October 17th-24th: $120 deposit is due ($60 of this deposit is non-refundable), Permission click form is due and your completed AstroCamp Student Health Form is due.
December 5th– 2nd payment of $150 due
January 9th– Final payment of $150 due
No refunds given after 11/25/25
Please understand it is your responsibility to make your payments on time. Late payments may be subject to removal of your student(s) spot on the trip.
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available. We will use the sign-ups on this form to lottery out our available spots on 10/17/25 and notify families. If your student is chosen by lottery to attend, you will be sent a sign up/payment link that MUST be completed by 10/24/25, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please only complete this form if your student is certain they would like to attend and the dates work for your schedule. As a reminder, refunds are not available after 11/25/25.
Camp Activities include:
Atmosphere & Gases - Learn about planetary atmospheres and changes in states of matter as you experiment with pressure, temperature, density, and other gas properties.
Initiatives - Participate in cooperative and problem-solving activities that build teamwork, trust, cooperation, and communication skills.
Sky Coaster - Students pull one classmate to a desired height and then swing through the air.
Zip Line - Climb up a cargo net then zip 700 ft. across the meadow.
Building and Launching Rockets - Learn about force and the laws of motion to successfully design, build, and launch rockets powered by water and pressurized air.
Planetarium - An excellent introduction to stars and constellations. Enter the star domes and learn about circumpolar rotation of the stars, discuss constellation myths, and create your own constellations.
Expedition - State-of-the-art rock wall and interactive touch screen computers make you feel like you're doing research on the surface of Mars while climbing the walls of the largest canyon in the solar system.
Space Night -Telescope viewing and night hike. Groups will depart for a short walk on a nearby trail as darkness arrives. Activities include sensory awareness games, stories, stargazing, and demonstrations of our ability to adjust to darkness. Groups will then head to one of the Telescope viewing areas where they will use binoculars, digital cameras, manual telescopes and state-of-the-art 12" Meade computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to view the night sky.
AstrOlympics - A carnival atmosphere prevails in this series of games where groups compete and have fun at the end of the day.
For more information visit: https://astrocamp.org/program-overview/
8th Grade East Coast Trip Update: Travelling Soon! November 13-20th
8th graders will be travelling from November 13-20th!
We hope you have an amazing and memorable time on the East Coast. Don't forget to share your pictures with our yearbook creator! tmizuta@classicalacademy.com
Questions? Please email Mr. Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Field Trip Information
Unit 2 Field Trip to Petco Park is SOLD OUT
To be added to a wait list, please email CAvila@classicalacademy.com
**New** The Classical Academies SORA Program Information
The Classical Academies is launching a world-class online program this fall to serve students in grades 6-8. Students will attend class virtually and participate in 3 hours of daily small-group live classes, with access to on-campus enrichment on Fridays. This is a project-based learning program with credentialed teachers, a structured schedule, and engaging online instruction in a flexible environment. Students also have access to on-campus activities and extracurriculars, including musical theater, sports, clubs, and more.
FAQ , click here.
For more information and to register, visit: https://sora.classicalacademy.com/
Email: sora@classicalacademy.com
Phone: 760-
Tcchnology Assistance
Technology Assistance
To support academic learning and complete assigned coursework, The Classical Academies will have optional Chromebooks available for home use to students who request them. These devices will be checked out to the student, like textbooks are, and must be returned to the school at the end of the school year.
Please note: All students will have access to school Chromebooks during the school day. These extra Chromebooks are for home academic use only and may not be brought to school.
To request a Chromebook for your student for home use, please fill out the 2025-2026 Equipment Request Form. There is also a question on this form about assistance with internet connectivity. Please only reply YES to that question if you are in need of assistance with internet access at home and request a hotspot to complete assignments.
Note: Parents must be present to pick up digital devices.
Please bring the signed Technology Checkout Form with you if you have requested a Chromebook or internet assistance.
In The Community
The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of Classical Academy Vista and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies.
Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns.
Do you have an event you'd like to share with our school community?
Send details to mvaldovinos@classicalacademy.com to have it posted in our community section.
El Dorado SELPA
Mental Health & Wellness
Training Sessions
Prioritizing mental health and well-being is essential for creating thriving schools. This year, the EDCOE Charter SELPA is offering professional learning opportunities designed to support educators, staff, and students. Participants will gain practical strategies to reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and foster supportive environments where everyone can learn and grow. Together, we will build a culture of wellness that nurtures both academic success and personal well-being across our school communities.
Developing Resilience in our Youth
Virtual, November 20, 2025, REGISTRATION LINK
Resilient Roots Wellness Series:
Virtual, November 5, 2025, REGISTRATION LINK
Perfectionism: Purfictly Imperfect!
Virtual, January 5, 2026, REGISTRATION LINK
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Virtual, April 15, 2026, REGISTRATION LINK
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join the first North County HOMESCHOOL choir, directed by CAV mom, Justine Hansen. The choir meets Mondays from 2-3pm (Sea Stars) and students in grades 6-8 (Riptide) are invited to stay for additional half hour, until 3:30.
This choir provides healthy vocal training, music reading/theory, aural music skills, and promotes a positive environment of teamwork. The group will perform for community events and a formal concert in December. Students will sing as a large ensemble, and may also have an opportunity to sing in small groups or solos.
Contact:
Director, Justine Hansen
OceanlightMusicSD@gmail.com
(858) 997-7673
Join the Academy of Baseball squad, which is run by High School baseball coaches and players! AoB has openings in all age groups 12-18. The goal of the program is for our competitive groups of players to stay together as they progress through high school, fostering deep team cohesion, recognizing that consistency and camaraderie are essential for developing not only skilled athletes but also lifelong friendships. For the older squads, college prep is emphasized.
Find more information at academyofbaseball.org!
Pickleball Lessons
Contact James Drolet if you have any questions
619-846-7677
TheBillPickleball.com
2 hour sessions - $20 per child (groups of 6)
Youth Opportunity Pass Program
Youth Ride Free with PRONTO
All riders 18 & under will be able to ride MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) services for FREE with a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card. The Youth Opportunity Pass is a pilot program, sponsored by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and County of San Diego, through June 30, 2026.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 & under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a PRONTO Youth card, and travel with proof of eligibility. (Kids 5 & under ride MTS and NCTD free at all times, and don’t need a card or proof of eligibility.)
Have questions or comments about the Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program? Please email youthopportunitypass@sandag.org
Program Feedback
Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….
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Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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