Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
October 12-16, 2026
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CAV Week At A Glance: Unit 1 Conference Week for All Tracks
**Scholastic Book Fair will be OPEN in the Assembly Room all week!**
Monday, Oct 12- Conferences/Homeschool Day for all tracks
12-1pm Cannettic Energy Club
Tuesday, Oct 13 - Conference Day/Homeschool Day for all tracks
Wednesday, Oct 14 - Tracks A and M on campus
5:00pm Boys Flag Football Game @Guajome Park School, 2000 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083
Thursday, Oct 15 - Tracks B and M on campus
8:45am Ballet Folklorico Performance at Morning Assembly
5:00pm Girls Flag Football Game @Madison Middle School, 4930 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
Friday, Oct 16 - Conference Day/Homeschool Day for all tracks
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Happy Friday CAV Families!
What a vibrant week it’s been on campus! Our Color Days on Wednesday and Friday were a huge success, and it was incredible seeing our students and staff show off their school spirit. Energy like this truly showcases what makes our CAV community such a special place to learn and grow together.
Looking ahead, next week is Conference Week! Please be sure to review your scheduled time so we can connect, celebrate your child’s progress, and partner together for a successful journey ahead.
Thank you for all that you do to support our school, and please take a moment to review the rest of the important updates and information below!
UNIT 1 STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES: OCT 12-16
As we near the end of Unit 1, we are looking forward to our upcoming Unit 1 Conferences during the week of October 12!
Sign-Up Reminders: You should have already scheduled a conference time with your child’s teacher. If you haven't signed up yet, please reach out to them as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Student Showcase: A central goal of this conference is celebrating student growth! Please bring your child’s completed home learning work to the meeting so they can share all the amazing progress they’ve made with you and their teacher.
Learning Log Review: Your teacher will also review your child's Learning Log (located in Pathways) during the conference. As a reminder, the Learning Log is where you document and confirm all educational activities completed at home. If you need a refresher on how to fill it out, please check out our step-by-step Job Aid
We can't wait to celebrate your student's hard work and learning journey with you!
LEADERS IN ACTION: STUDENT-LED SERVICE PROJECTS
This unit, our students are taking the lead! As part of Unit 2 and our ongoing Leader in Me work, students across campus are designing and executing their own student-selected service projects. These hands-on initiatives give our learners a real sense of agency—showing them that their unique skills and voices can make a genuine difference in our school and local community. Through this experience, and with the support of their teachers, students guide their projects through every stage of the leadership and planning process: setting goals, implementing their ideas, reflecting on their progress, and adapting their plans along the way. Whether a project is big or small, the core focus remains the same: empowering our students to grow as thoughtful, capable leaders.
We are already seeing this leadership in action! Students in Mrs. Tomasek’s cohort recently shared a strong desire to support local families in need and immediately launched a school-wide food drive. They have taken full ownership of the project's planning and communication—from designing promotional posters to creating their own video commercials. Be sure to check out their commercial, which was written, filmed, and edited entirely by our fabulous M-Track students on our Instagram! It is an inspiring example of learning in action and shows firsthand the impact our students can make when they put leadership into practice.
If you would like to support Mrs. Tomasek’s class, please drop off non-perishable food items in the collection bins at the CAV Front Office. Donations can be brought anytime during regular school hours from October 12 through November 20. Please ensure all items are sealed, unopened, and within their expiration date.
We look forward to highlighting more of the incredible student service projects happening around CAV in upcoming newsletters!
A SPLASH OF SPIRIT ON COLOR DAY
Thank you to our amazing ASB for putting together such a vibrant and memorable Color Day! Our campus was brimming with energy, creativity, and enthusiasm as everyone came together to represent their class colors. A huge shoutout to all of our students and staff for showing off their incredible school spirit and making the event an absolute success!
CRAVING SOMETHING TASTY? VISIT THE SHARK SHACK!
The Shark Shack is back the week of October 26! Our Riptide Parent Alliance is continuing to offer delicious, optional hot lunches available for purchase on the playground right next to the lunch tables.
Be sure to check out the flyer HERE for this month's updated menu, pricing details, and daily schedule so your student doesn't miss out on their favorite meals!
HELP US CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES CAV EXTRAORDINARY
Our community is truly something special—from our dedicated teachers and passionate staff to the incredfble growth we see in our students every day. Right now, CAV is in the middle of our charter renewal process with the San Diego County Board of Education, and we need your voice to help tell our story! The Board wants to hear directly from the people who know CAV best: our families.
How You Can Help
We are inviting you to write a brief letter sharing what CAV means to your family. Your letter doesn’t need to be long or formal—in fact, the most powerful messages come straight from the heart.
Not sure where to start? Consider sharing:
Why your family chose Classical Academy Vista
How your child has grown academically, socially, or personally
A specific teacher, program, or experience that made a lasting difference for your child
Letter Details
Please address your letter to:
San Diego County Board of Education
6401 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Submission Deadline
Please submit your letter using THIS LINK HERE by Monday, October 12, 2026. We will combine all family letters into a powerful community support packet to show the Board just how incredible our CAV community truly is. Thank you for your continued partnership, your advocacy, and for making CAV such a vibrant place to learn and grow. Your voice makes all the difference!
JOIN US FOR THE RPA FALL SPECTACULAR
Mark your calendars for an evening of festive autumn fun! You’re invited to our RPA Fall Spectacular on Friday, October 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM right here at CAV. Admission is FREE, and we have a fantastic lineup of activities for the whole family, including:
Festive fall crafts and activities
A costume conga line
Trunk-or-Treat (for families who wish to participate!)
Bring your family, show off your favorite costumes, and come celebrate the season with our wonderful school community. We can't wait to see you there!
CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WITH CAV's BALLET FOLKLORICO
Join Classical Academy Vista for an unforgettable Día de los Muertos celebration! Come experience the vibrant culture, music, and traditions as our talented Ballet Folklórico dancers take the stage for a spectacular live performance.
Event: 12th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: Performance begins at 10:30 AM
Bring your family and friends to honor this beautiful tradition and cheer on our incredible dancers!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR OCT 12-16TH
Monday, October 12th to Friday, October 16th
You are invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair that kicks off Monday, October 12th to Friday, October 16, 2026 in our Assembly Room (Room 302) on the 3rd floor!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- sign up here.
If you can’t make it to our in-person book fair, visit our Online Book Fair from 10/12 - 10/25.
NOTE: 2% of proceeds of online sales benefit our school Classical Academy Vista.
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Equipping our parents to guide high-quality instruction at home is a top priority here at CAV! We know that strong home-school partnerships drive student success, and we are committed to giving you the tools, strategies, and confidence you need to support your child’s learning. Be sure to check out our upcoming training options below to see how you can get involved!
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT: FALL SPORTS THIS WEEK
Fall sports action continues next week with Boys & Girls Flag Football! We’d love to see a sea of blue in the stands supporting our student-athletes across North County.
Upcoming Game Schedule:
Boys Flag Football
When: Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM
Where: Guajome Park School
Girls Flag Football
When: Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM
Where: Madison Middle School
Mark your calendars, wear your blue, and come cheer on our teams! Go Sharks!
MUSICAL THEATER FUNDRAISER - TONY PEPPERONI'S
Support the Classical Academy Vista (CAV) Musical Theatre program by dining at Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026! Mention CAV Musical Theatre to the staff or show the fundraiser flyer when placing your order (valid on all purchases).
20% of all proceeds will directly benefit our Musical Theater program!
SCHOOLOGY SUPPORT LINE
Need a little help navigating Schoology? Stop by for our Parent Schoology Support Helpline on Zoom! This is an open help session for questions and individual support, so feel free to drop in with whatever you need help with on Fridays, 9:30 am -10:10 am. We can help with:
Logging in and accessing your student’s account
Navigating courses and course materials
Finding assignments and due dates
Checking grades
Submitting and locating student work
Managing notifications
Answering your specific Schoology questions
Whether you’re brand new to Schoology or just need help finding that one thing you know is in there somewhere, we’re happy to help!
Please join us on Zoom on Fridays, 9:30 am -10:10 am.
Schoology Shark Support Zoom Link
Passcode: sharks
Unit 2 Field Trip Information
Sign Ups begin on Monday, October 5th and end November 6th. Sign ups will close if we fill up before the deadline.
Email cavila@classicalcademy.com if you have questions about this field trip.
Monday Fun Options
NEED HELP TEACHING HISTORY?
A/B and C Track students in 1st–6th grade are invited to use TCA History with Mrs. Broyles, a history course designed to make teaching history at home easier, engaging, and enjoyable.
The course includes video lessons, read-alouds, differentiated assignments, optional hands-on crafts, and extension videos. Lessons are coordinated across grade levels, so families with children of different ages can learn the same history topics together while completing assignments appropriate for each child’s grade level.
To add TCA History with Mrs. Broyles to your student’s Schoology dashboard, use the access code:
DSBP-73VH-DP5JF
For instructions on adding a Schoology course using an access code, click HERE.
My hope is to take some of the work out of planning history while helping your family enjoy learning about the past together!
OPTIONAL SYNCHRONOUS (LIVE) INSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
As a California independent study school, we are dedicated to providing meaningful support for all our students. While our program is designed for maximum flexibility, we are also required to offer optional synchronous (live) instruction opportunities. These sessions are an excellent resource for students to connect with their credentialed teachers in real time for additional academic guidance.
At Classical Academy Vista, these opportunities are available via In-person Office Hours. If you would like to explore these options for your student, please feel free to contact their teacher directly.
Please note: Participation in these sessions is entirely optional. While we are required to notify families when a student does not participate, please rest assured that there is no negative impact on your student’s standing or progress if they choose not to attend. No action is required on your part.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Medication Administration Policy
Medication Administration Policy and Forms Required
Dear The Classical Academies’ Families,
Under California Education Code §§ 49423, students who require medication administration assistance to support learning and attendance during the school day must meet certain requirements before a school may assist with that medication. Medication administration is provided under the direct and indirect supervision of the School Nurse. If a student needs medication during the school day, the following guidelines must be followed:
Complete a Medication Request Form for all prescription, over the counter, and herbal medications that includes the name of the medication, dosage, route, and time needed. The form requires signatures by both the parent and the student’s primary care physician. The physician must be licensed in the state of California.
The completed form should be given to the Health Technician at the same time as you deliver the medication.
The medication must be in the original pharmacy-labeled container stating the student’s full name, medication name, proper dosage, and time to be given. Please check the expiration date on all medications you provide to the school and update the medications as needed. A one month supply is preferred and then replenished as needed.
Please let your student know that they will be asked to come to the front office to receive their medications. Students are not allowed to self-carry medication UNLESS the self-carry form is filled out and approved by the school. Note: the school does not have standing orders to supply over-the-counter medications to students such as Tylenol, Advil/Motrin, etc. These medications require the medication process to be followed and can NOT be carried without proper documentation.
If your student has a chronic health condition, please have the appropriate action plan completed and signed by your student's primary care physician and parent per the following:
Life Threatening Food Allergy - Allergy Action Plan
Asthma - Asthma Action Plan
Type 1 Diabetes - Diabetes Action Plan
Seizures - Seizure Action Plan
If you have any questions about medications or your students health needs, please contact our District Nurse, Stacy Munro, RN at smunro@classicalacademy.com.
Meal Program
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.
*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
26-27 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 and brings it to the front office. Parent will be contacted by email or phone as a heads up and reminder of our policy, a behavior form will be filled out, and the student can pick up the phone from the office at the end of the day.
2nd offense - Phone brought up to the front office, parent emailed or callled, and parent is 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 *
26/27 5th Grade Class Trip Oct 26-28, 2026 - Pathfinder Camp - Sign up Closed
Please email cavila@classicalacademy.com if you would like to be added to the wait list.
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 26-28, 2026.
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 $415.00. 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 $315 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
April 27th-April 30th: Sign Ups open via google sheets.
May 1st: A Lottery for students signed up will take place and students chosen by lottery will be notified
May 1st-May 8th: $115 deposit is due ($57.50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
July 20th– 2nd payment of $150 due
August 17th– Final payment of $150 due
*No refunds given after 07/29/26*
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 5/1/26 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 5/8/26, 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 7/29/2026.
Camp Activities include:
Animal Ecology
Fresh Water Ecology
Archery
Horseback Riding
Climbing wall
Mad Science Fair
Campfire Program
Please note filling out this form DOES NOT secure your child's spot for Pathfinder. You will be notified on 5/1/26 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 5/8/26. Your student's spot is NOT reserved until all steps are completed.
This link is live!
Please email Caitlyn Avila with any questions you may have at cavila@classicalacademy.com
26/27 8th Grade Class Trip Nov 12-19, 2026 - East Coast - Sign ups open
2026 8th grade East Coast Trip Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
Registration for next school year's AMAZING trip is now open to all current Classical Academy (M Track, C Track, SORA) 7th Graders!!!! Students of course are the priority, however family members are also welcome to join in on the learning and fun! Last year, the 90 spots filled up FAST and we couldn't open all of the final waitlist, so take a look at the below information, check out the website, and get registered for this opportunity of a lifetime for you and your soon-to-be 8th grader!!!
All flights, hotels, motorcoach transport, admission to sites, most meals, and dedicated tour guides are all included!
Dates: November 12 -19, 2026
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65 and back on at 90)
Deposit: $448
Deposit Due: April 24, 2026
Cost: $3,284
Ready to Register?: See link and attachment below OR check out our East Coast Trip Website!
26/27 6th Grade Class Trip March 1-3, 2027 - Astrocamp - Registration information will be posted after Winter Break
26/27 4th Grade Class Trip March 15-17, 2027 - San Francisco/Sacramento - Sign ups open!
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: Thursday, May 28th @ 6:30pm
Video recording of meeting
Chat messages from meeting
Trip Dates: March 15th - 17th, 2027
To Register: Visit StudentsOnTour.com
Trip Code: T276001A
Password: 2991227
Registration Deadline: September 15th, 2026
The Classical Academies SORA Program Information
The Classical Academies offers a world-class online program that serves students in grades 6-8. Students attend classes 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.
For more information and to register, visit: https://sora.classicalacademy.com/
Email: sora@classicalacademy.com
760-330-9800 ext 1078
The Classical Academies Virtual Program for Grades 1-5
Track C Families
Need More Support With Homeschooling?
Love the flexibility of homeschooling, but wish you had a little more support?
The Classical Academies Virtual Program gives students in grades 1–5 the benefits of homeschooling with live instruction and support from credentialed teachers.
Students participate in live virtual classes two days a week, where teachers guide them through much of their core academic content. On the remaining three days, parents continue learning at home using curriculum provided by The Classical Academies.
It’s a great way to lighten the teaching load for parents while keeping the flexibility and family involvement that make homeschooling so valuable.
Students can also enjoy park days, field trips, clubs, enrichment activities, and other opportunities to connect with the Classical Academies community.
Now enrolling! Learn more by watching our Virtual Program overview.
For more information or to see if the program is a good fit for your student, contact virtual@classicalacademy.com.
Technology 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 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.
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.
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.
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….
Do you have a comment, suggestion, idea to share? Click here to contact us! https://www.classicalacademy.com/contact.
Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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