Vista News
March 18-22, 2019
Monday, March 18
Monday Classes - TK, 1, 2, 7, 8
2:45-3:45 pm - CAV Band meeting
3:00-5:00 pm - Unplugged Family Game Day - RSVP below!
Tuesday, March 19
Regular Schedule
10:00 am - Palomar College Planetarium field trip for 3-5th grade
Wednesday, March 20
Regular Schedule
8:15 am - Breakfast Club (3-8th gr) in Room 211 with Miss Charity and Miss Johannah
Thursday, March 21
Regular Schedule
10:00 am - Palomar College Planeterium field trip for 3-5th grade
Friday, March 22
Regular Schedule
8:15 am - Breakfast Club (3-8th gr) in Room 211 with Miss Charity and Miss Johannah
Deadline to sign up for CAV's Middle School Glow Dance
Cancelled: Volleyball club (will resume next week)
3:45 - 4:15 pm - 8th grade East Coast trip information meeting - Room 203
NEXT WEEK...
Monday, March 25, 2019
Monday Classes - TK, 1, 2, 7, 8
1:30 pm - Guest Speaker, Rose Schindler (For 6-8th grade students and parents; No younger students/.siblings. 6-8 students not attending will need to be picked up by 1:30pm) - REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.
Last day to pre-order your taco plate for the Art & Spanish Expo!
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Regular schedule
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Regular schedule
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Regular schedule
9:30 am - Orientation for new/prospective families
7:00 pm - CAV Musical Theater's "The Lion King, Jr." starts tonight at the AVO theater in Vista! Get your tickets at www.vistixonline.com!
Friday, March 29, 2019
Regular schedule
7:00 pm - Lion King, Jr at the AVO in Vista - Get tickets at www.vistixonline.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Announcement from Principal Lasto
Dear CAV Families,
We have exciting news to share! Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, we are expanding kindergarten and will have two classes on each track, doubling the number of kindergarten students. Summertime will bring some rearranging of classrooms, so our new kindergarteners can join their peers in the downstairs K-2 area. Also as we look to 2020 and beyond, the expansion will continue with adding one grade each year.
After our lottery on March 18th, we anticipate a few additional openings in kindergarten. If you know families with kindergarteners who might be interested in joining our school, please share this wonderful opportunity and have them call the front office for details.
CAV is a great place to learn, and we are looking forward to meeting the needs of more families in our community.
Sincerely,
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
What are your favorite things to do, eat and listen to?
Take the yearbook quiz and find out what everyone else likes too!
Results will be in the yearbook. Click on the link below!
Musical Theater – Concession Stand Donations
Musical Theater is asking for donations of bulk food and drink items for our Concession Stand at the 6 performances of Lion King Jr. If you are able to help by donating food or drink items, please use the link below to sign up.
All donations can be dropped off in the front office no later than Wednesday, March 27th.
Remember, every $10 of donations counts as 1 hour toward your volunteer hours.
Thank you so much for your help!
Rescheduled: 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip Info Meeting
Friday, March 22nd from 3:45-4:40pm (in the CAV Middle School Science Room)
We are excited to offer an amazing life experience for our 8th graders to tour our nation’s capital, and follow with a visit to NYC! Come to the informational meeting Friday, March 22nd, to hear about the historical sites and educational impact of the 8th grade trip from trip organizer and CAMS history teacher, Tyler Powell. Mr. Dave will be sharing how his children have successfully fundraised enough on their own to attend, and provide tips for families looking at reducing the out of pocket cost. This year, Mrs. Eddy will be one of the teacher chaperones in attendance. We hope you’ll join us!
Registration is open to 6-8th grade students only. Sign up deadline is March 22nd.
Parent permission is required.
Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for dress code and school regulations. Dance will be chaperoned by CAV STAFF.
Download registration form and permission slip here or pick up a form in the office
Middle School GLOW DANCE!
Pre-purchase your 2-taco plate!
Order forms are available in the office.
Must pre-order by March 25
Final Session begins March 25th!
Students can learn to play chess and have fun...
Academic Chess is devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories, dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. This wonderful learning experience not only teaches children to play chess, but also prepares them for life by enhancing their thought process.
CLASSICAL ACADEMY VISTA'S MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTS...
Padres vs Dodgers - Charter School Appreciation Night – May 4, 2019
Family, friends and Charter School supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park and celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 4, 2019!
Arrive early to witness the Charter School on field pre-game ceremony and Bucket Hat giveaway.
Order your discounted tickets online here: TCA at Padres2019. Your tickets will be sent to you electronically so that you can print them at home. This popular game will sell out – order your tickets early. Deadline to order is April 22, 2019.
Questions? Contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
ATTENTION
Classical 8th Graders interested in Dance, Flag or Cheer
2019-2020 CAHS Performance Teams Tryout Info
Dance
· Student and Parent Interest Meeting (attendance strongly recommended)
Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 5:30 PM–6: 30 PM CAHS- Caiman Hall
· Tryouts (Caiman Hall)
Monday, April 22, 2019, 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Day 1
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Day 2
Thursday, April 25, 2019, 3:15 PM - 7:00 PM FINAL TRYOUT
Flag
· Student and Parent Interest Meeting (attendance strongly recommended)
Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6: 30 PM CAHS- Study Hall
· Tryouts (Caiman Hall)
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM Day 1
Thursday, May 02, 2019, 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM FINAL TRYOUT
Cheer
· Student and Parent Interest Meeting (attendance strongly recommended)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CAHS- Room 119
· Tryouts (355 Grand Avenue)
Tuesday-Thursday, May 28 - May 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday, May 31, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM FINAL TRYOUT
The Classical Academies at San Diego Sockers – Any 2019 Home Game
Support San Diego's Professional Indoor Soccer Team and have a great night out all at the same time!
The Classical Academies are proud to be able to offer you San Diego Sockers tickets at discounted group pricing ($12 each!) to any of the remaining home games, plus the chance to be part of the Parade Of Champions on the field during the pregame announcements!
Order your discounted tickets online here: SD Sockers 2019. Your tickets will be emailed to you so that you can print them at home. All home games are played at Pechanga Arena (formerly known as Valley View Casino Center) 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, SD, CA 92110.
Questions? Contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
Come out and support all of our Classical students!
Enjoy some pizza at Pieology Escondido & support CAHS musical theater!
Present the flyer on phone or print out:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7G0bC5WB0RpAur86CZ_SkK-Rq5rBEOI/view?usp=sharing
And FYI - FOOTLOOSE tickets are selling fast with some shows close to selling out! www.CAHSplay.com
Now is the time to sign up for CAMP INVENTION!
Unmask your child's creativity this summer, June 17 - 21!
The Camp Invention program is five days of supercharged learning and fun at Coastal Academy for kids entering K - 6th. It fills up fast!
At Camp Invention, kids build 21st–century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem solving skills. This five day camp goes from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Early registration discounts are available! Register and find current promotions at invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332.
Price: $255 (before discount) Click HERE for flyer
Contact: Natalie Rhodes at nrhodes@classicalacademy.com for questions
There are still spots available for the 5th Grade Pathfinder Ranch Trip!
Date: April 22 - 24, 2019
Student Cost: $250.00 (payable as $50, $100, $100)
Chaperones: $200.00 (don't pay until notified you are a chaperone)
Student activities include: horseback riding, animal ecology, fresh water ecology, archery, climbing wall, mad science fair, and campfire program. Price includes bus transportation.
Please contact Tiffany Jaggi if you are interested in signing up for this trip.
tjaggi@classicalacademy.com
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Hello CAV families! My name is Sarah Ellis and I’m thrilled to be our school’s Box Tops for Education™ Coordinator.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them to school.
This school year, I think that together we can reach a goal of $1000.00. Your children can bring in any and all Box Tops to the front office to drop them off. Also look for a fun Box Tops cut and paste sheet at conferences or pick one up in the front office. I am so excited about this program…together we can do A LOT of great things for our CAV family!
For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, visit the Box Tops for Education website. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons and bonus offers.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help make our school’s Box Tops for Education™ program a huge success this year.
Thanks for your help and I hope you have a wonderful day!
:) Sarah Ellis
Phone: 760-828-7591 Email: sellis0711@gmail.com
Registration for the 8th grade East Coast trip is now live!
Students entering 8th grade in the 2019-20 school year have the opportunity to go on this 8-day/7 night trip to various historical locations.
Trip Dates: November 14 - 21, 2019
Total Cost per person: $2359.00 (small partial payments can be made as long as minimum payment is received by the payment schedule due dates)
Click here for Registration instructions and trip itinerary
We will have an informational meeting on March 22nd, 3:45 pm, led by Tyler Powell, CAMS History Teacher and trip organizer.
C TRACK NEWS AND UPDATES
Please remember to email Mrs. Slough anytime, or have the kids fill out a ticket for the red mailbox in the C-track room telling me the number of books they've read. Look for the announcements in the weekly emails, both C-track and CAV Corner News!
C TRACK BOOK IT PROGRAM UPDATE
BOOK*IT: Right on Team C-Track 2019!
You turned in a whopping count this week.......drum roll.......
377!
Great job Erick, Kevin, Jessica, Elizabeth, Ezra, Elijah, Beau, Ella B., Cayden, Mia, Alyx, Stella, Ethan, Skyler, Ruby, Lavla, Stetson, and Ella K.
It's not too late to turn in your book counts. We will keep adding to the total throughout April and then unveil the grand total at our May 13th C-track party. Keep emailing your counts weekly, or drop a ticket in the red mailbox in the c-track room.
-Mrs. Slough, Mrs. Xaysanapannha, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Martinez-
C-TRACK NEWS
What’s going on….
Re-enrollment: Please turn in your paperwork to the front office for the 2019-2020 school year.
Curriculum Orders for 2018-2019 Final Date: March 22nd
Physical Fitness Testing: All C- track students in grades 5 and 7 will be doing PE testing the week of April 2-5. The test will take place during their normal PE class time on their on-campus elective days. There are 6 parts to the test: a mile run, curl ups (sit ups), push ups, shoulder stretch, trunk lift, and BMI measured using a student’s height and weight. The mile run will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd and Friday, April 5th. The other parts of the test will be completed on Tuesday, April 2nd and Thursday, April 4th.
For C-track students not in on-campus electives, April 3rd is scheduled for you as follows:
5th & 7th grade: 10:45-11:45 In the gym for fitness activity stations, then
11:45-12:15 Mile run with PE class
April 10th is the scheduled make-up day with the following schedule:
5th & 7th grade: 10:45-11:45 In the gym for fitness activity stations, then
11:45-12:15 Mile run with PE class
C-TRACK END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY: May 13th. Mark your calendars. Details to come in the next few weeks.
3rd-8th grade SBAC: Test taking accommodation requests are due to your ES by March 22nd. (See your ES for if you have any questions.)
NEED/WANT HOME TEACHING PICTURES: Families, we would love to highlight in the yearbook some of your amazing home teaching moments. Email your pictures to me and I will forward them to the yearbook club.
2nd grade History Alive will meet from 9:00 am - 11:00 am (with a snack break) on the following days:
Unit 5 - March 29th and April 5th
Unit 6 - May 17th and 24th
Please send your student with snacks for their break.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT - 2nd -8th: Math & Writing Tutoring – Contact your ES
IXL Learning~ Contact your ES to learn how you can best use this support for your student. (Math, ELA, Science)
YEARBOOK
Yearbook Club
Yearbook is a new CLUB for 6th-8th graders this year at Classical Academy Vista! This will allow us all to be together working on the 2018/19 Yearbook. We will be meeting on Mondays from 3-4 pm. Come be a part of making a yearbook that you and your friends will look at for the rest of your lives! You can contact Mr. Tardiff for more info. ctardiff@classicalacademy.com
Order deadline: April 5th
New for this year, you get 2 pages to customize for your student!
Have pictures you want to include in your yearbook? You can go to Treering, create an account, purchase a yearbook and start uploading pictures for your yearbook HERE.
Use school code: 1015284017252550
UPCOMING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
CLASS TRIPS
Registration for the 8th grade East Coast trip is now live!
Students entering 8th grade in the 2019-20 school year have the opportunity to go on this 8-day/7 night trip to various historical locations.
Trip Dates: November 14 - 21, 2019
Total Cost per person: $2359.00 (small partial payments can be made as long as minimum payment is received by the payment schedule due dates)
Click here for Registration instructions and trip itinerary
We will have an informational meeting on March 4th, 3:00 pm, led by Tyler Powell, CAMS History Teacher and trip organizer.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
To receive Counseling Dept updates on Schoology - use this access code to join the group!
2B5D5-ZWVCX
Attention 3-8th graders:
Join Miss Charity and Miss Johanna for Breakfast Club before school on the dates listed. Enjoy some fun activities, conversation and breakfast snacks.
RSVP to Charity Marino
cmarino@classicalacademy.com
Breakfast Club
3-8th graders
8:15 am - 8:45 am in Room 211
Wednesdays and Fridays
April 3rd & 5th
April 24th & 26th
May 15th & 17th
May 29th & 31st
CLUBS
CAV Volleyball Club!
Mr. Bean will be running this club for 7th and 8th grade students.
Volleyball Club will be meeting in our school gym on Fridays after school from 3:45 - 5:00 pm.
Please contact Mr. Bean if you have any questions. cbean@classicalacademy.com
Parent Permission will be required to participate.
Dance Club!
Open to all students of all skill levels in grades K-2.
Dance club will be held in the gym on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Join the fun!
For information, please contact Kelly Ewing, mrskellyewing@yahoo.com.
Surf Club
Classical Academy Vista Surf Team Competition Schedule
Sunday, March 3, 2019 - Ponto, Carlsbad
Sunday, March 17, 2019 - La Jolla Shores
Please contact Natalia Parkinson if you would like more info. natalia_parkinson@yahoo.com
HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT
*fee based, all day, on campus M-TH
When: Monday through Thursday (Fridays, TBD), beginning first week of school
Where: The Classical Academy Vista campus Online Room (located upstairs above the main office)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
How: Email Linda/Tara for registration options
Who Can Participate: 2nd through 8th grades (younger grades will be considered on a case by case basis)
Vista Campus Schedule: We follow the school calendar and meet during conference week.
Contact: lindaguzmanmom@yahoo.com or tara.pheneger@hopeww.org
Linda Guzman: 760-978-7758
Tara Pheneger: 619-517-5389
VOLUNTEER HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Classical Academy uses 'Helpcounter' to keep track of volunteer hours and also is a place for parents to find volunteer needs by classroom.
To set up your account go to HelpCounter
If you have questions regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities, please contact our Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Tiffany Jaggi at tjaggi@classicalacademy.com.
IN THE COMMUNITY...
Try Disc Golf as a great outdoor option!
Did you know there is a Disc Golf Course at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista?
The course is open during normal park hours, 7 am to dusk.
Disc Golf is a great outdoor exercise and it's fun too! It's also a sport that can "grow with you," as there are Disc Golf courses all over California and the United States. Need a disc? (It's basically a Frisbee or other similar disc). Disc rentals are now FREE at Brengle Terrace Park - just leave your ID during store hours at the Pro-Shop. The shop is located between the softball fields in the concession stand in the park. The shop has maps, discs for free rent & for sale, snacks and more. Shop hours are Thursday-Sunday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Learn to play hockey!
The San Diego Gulls Learn to Play Hockey Program offers first-time hockey players the chance to get on the rink in full hockey equipment for free. Participants will receive instruction on the basics of hockey as well as learn how to skate properly. The program is designed for participants ages 4 to 12 years old. No prior skating or hockey experience is required. Participants who are already comfortable skating a length of the ice, who want to try hockey are encouraged to register for the Little Ducks Hockey Initiation program.*
Participants in the San Diego Gulls Learn to Play Hockey Program will be provided with an equipment bag, helmet, shin guards, hockey pants, elbow pads, shoulder pads, gloves and a jersey to use for the four week session in order to be fully protected on the rink. Rental skates will be available at the rink each week. The use of full hockey equipment not only gives participants the feel of what it’s like to be a hockey player but also enables them to get use to skating, wearing all of the hockey gear.**
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FORMS
Alternate Pick Up - Please complete this form and bring to our front office if your child(ren) will be picked up by someone other than a parent or guardian
Medication Form - Please complete this form and bring to our front office if your child(ren) is/are required to take any medications while on campus. Medication MUST be kept in the office unless other arrangements are made with Principal Lasto.
Household Information Update - Please return this form to the office with any new information so we can update our records. If you change your residential address, we will need a current proof of residence showing the new address.
PARKING AND SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
School Drop Off Traffic Flow Diagram
School Pick Up Traffic Flow Diagram
Drop off is from 8:30 - 8:45 am.
We will meet in the gym for our all school assembly from 8:45 - 9:00 am. All family and friends are welcome at our morning assembly. All kids will follow their teacher to their first morning class at 9:00 am.
Late arrivals will need to check in at the office. Office Staff will walk students to their class.
Pick up is at 3:00 pm for K-2nd and 3:30 pm for 3-8th.
Younger siblings waiting for older ones will be supervised on the playground until the 3:30 pm pick up.
We have two lines of traffic that come into the pickup area.
At book pick up, you will receive a placard with your last name to display in your car window.
Last names beginning with A-K are on the playground lane (inner right lane) and L-Z are on the parking lot lane (left lane). Signs will be posted to help with traffic flow. The first few weeks will be slower as we learn to recognize cars. Please be patient as we work this out. Last year we were able to get everyone in and out within 10 minutes.
PROGRAM FEEDBACK
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.
ARCHIVED POSTS
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