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October 1-5, 2018
OCTOBER
Monday, Oct 1st
NO MONDAY CLASSES
San Diego Zoo field trip - Please be at the entrance to the zoo by 8:45 am and check in with Tiffany Jaggi. Group will be entering together at 9:00 am.
5th Grade BIZTOWN registration begins
6th Grade ASTROCAMP class trip opens for registration (online only)
Tuesday, Oct 2nd
Regular Schedule
9:30 am Orientation for prospective families - Room 214
Wednesday, Oct 3rd
Regular Schedule
Thursday, Oct 4th
Regular Schedule
Friday, Oct 5th
Regular Schedule
Next week
Monday, Oct 8th
Unit 1 Conferences
Monday Classes for 7th/8th grade ONLY
Tuesday, Oct 9th
Unit 1 Conferences
3:45 pm Lion King, Jr. Auditions (music room)
Wednesday, Oct 10th
Regular Schedule
School Spirit Day - "Career Day"
Ice Cream Social after school! $1 each, a parent or guardian must be present
3:45 pm - Lion King, Jr Auditions (music room)
Thursday, Oct 11th
Unit 1 Conferences
Friday, Oct 12th
Regular Schedule
School Spirit Day - "Career Day"
3:45 pm Lion King, Jr. Callbacks (music room)
3:35 pm - Ice Cream Social after school! $1 each - a parent or guardian must be present
7:00 pm - CAHS Homecoming Game
5th grade BIztown registration DEADLINE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*NEW* CAV Parent/Guardian Book Club
Our book club pick: "Teaching Kids to Think: Raising Confident, Independent, & Thoughful Children in an Age of Instant Gratification" by Darlene Sweetland, PhD & Ron Stolberg, PhD
We will meet in the gym from 9:00 am - 9:50 am on the following days:
Session One - Intro - Chapter 2 - Tues, Oct 23rd *OR* Thursday, Oct 25th
Session Two - Ch. 3 - Ch. 8 - Tues, Dec 4th *OR* Thursday, Dec 6th
Session Three - Ch. 9 - Ch. 13 - Tues, Feb 12th *OR* Thursday, Feb 14th
Be ready to connect and discuss with one another even if you did not finish all the readings!
Please contact our school counselor, Charity Marino, for more information. cmarino@classicalacademy.com
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Ice Cream Social
Join us on Wednesday, October 10th and Friday, October 12th for our first "I Sceam Social!"
This will be a fun family event for all to enjoy some delicious ice cream while getting to know each other!
3:30 pm in the gym
$1 each - a parent/guardian must be present!
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School Spirit Days are coming up on Wednesday, October 10th and Friday, October 12th
This unit's dress up day is Career Day
What are you going to be when you grow up? Show us!
ASB leaders will be counting all participants and the class with the most participation wins!
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Calling outgrown tap shoes!
Mrs. Zynda is seeking donations of outgrown tap shoes for the middle school music class.
Please drop off sizes that might fit 6-8th grade boys or girls in the Music Room or Front Office. Thank you!
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Registration now for the Legoland field trip!
Download information flier HERE for details on the classes offered.
Download registration form HERE - complete and bring to the front office with payment. Please look over this form carefully and be sure to complete it in its entirety.
Cost per person: $28 - deadline to sign up has been extended thru October 18th!
(you can use your annual passes, however, if you will be chaperoning a student in a class, you must still purchase a ticket)
This field trip will take place on Friday, November 9th.
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Yearbook Savings in October!
You can save 10% on your yearbook if you purchase in the month of October. New for this year, you get 2 pages to customize for your student! View the details HERE. You can go to Treering, create an account and start uploading pictures for your yearbook HERE.
GOT PICS?! Do you have pictures from a school event that would look good in our yearbook. Share them with the Yearbook Team 2 ways...
1) Share them through Google Drive at vistayearbook@tcadocs.com
2) Go to www.TreeRing.com and upload them in the “Parent Pic Upload Folder” under Shared Folders.
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Click here to view Mrs Helene's Ukulele project
Click here to view Mrs. Orman's Art project
Remember, every $10 in donations to our school equals 1 hour of volunteer time. Don't forget to log in your hours!
CAV Teacher's Donor's Choose Projects -
Mrs. Helene's Ukulele project:
."What a great day to learn to play my ukulele!"
If fulfilled, this project will provide our music students with 20 Ukuleles with 20 tuners, picks and 20 ukulele storage bags. Its getting close to being fully funded but not quite done yet!
Mrs. Orman's Art project:
This year my students will be studying the art of Egypt. The students will be learning about ancient tombs, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and the art of creating an ancient sarcophagus. This projects will be sculptural as well as 2 dimensional. The students will be painting, and designing their boxes with paint and ink. The inside of the boxes will have a sculpted Egyptian mummy. The students will be using the plaster tape to create this sculpture. This project brings history and art together for a fun interactive experience. On the back of each box will be facts about Egyptian history. This project will be displayed at the schools art show.
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CAHS Homecoming Game is scheduled for Friday, October 12th. CAV students are invited to represent us in the Annual Homecoming Parade of Classes.Here is the info for anyone wanting to participate:
Annual CAHS Homecoming Parade of Classes – October 12th•
Students should arrive at the game (Del Norte High School) by 7:00 pm. There will be no admission price for students participating in the parade. Parents, however, will need to purchase a ticket.
• Please encourage students to wear either a school shirt or school colors.
• Students should meet at the end of the field, by the scoreboard when there are 5 minutes on the clock for the second quarter. The announcer will remind them when it is time to line up.
• Students will line up according to class (K-8th grade)
• We will need someone from each school to help organize students. The youngest ones will probably need someone to walk with them and lead the way for the others.
• Students will walk in front of the home bleachers to the end of the field, where they will sit in the end zone during halftime. We will need a few teachers to help keep them still and quiet during halftime.
• We will provide the banners for the lead students to carry.
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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.
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Jamba Juice Gift Cards on sale in the office now!
$10 gift card gets you
6 - "Buy One Get One Free" visits
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UPCOMING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
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Our yearly Legoland field trip will be on Friday November 9th.
Registration opens on Friday, September 14th.
This trip is an ALL FAMILY field trip for all of The Classical Academies schools
Registration ends October 18th
5th Grade students are not old enough to drive, work or vote, but that doesn't stop them from managing businesses, operating banks, opening bank accounts and writing checks at the McGrath Family JA BizTown!
Registration for 5th Grade Biztown begins Monday, October 1st
For information on this day trip, please contact Mrs Mazariego - kmazariego@classicalacademy.com
8th Graders have the opportunity to join an indoor rock climbing adventure! Siblings/Family members are welcome to join in the fun!
Field trip will take place on October 29th, 4 - 6 pm
Download registration flier HERE
Registration ends Friday, Oct 26th
There will be a taco dinner potluck!
CLASS TRIPS
4th Grade San Francisco/Sacramento class trip is OPEN for registration.
What is included in the trip:
Round Trip Airfare
Ground Transportation
Hotel Accommodations
Admission to scheduled sites
Lunch and Dinner-Day 1
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner- Day 2
Breakfast and Lunch- Day 3
Journals, t-shirts, and workbooks
Financial Protection
Payment:
Questions regarding payments should be directed to Students on Tour. Call (715) 736-7517 or email to mail@studentsontour.com.
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6th Grade Astrocamp registration opens
October 1st.
Registration will be online only
Trip dates: February 18-20, 2019
Cost: $275 (split into 3 payments, $50 deposit due at sign up)
Sign up link will be provided when registration opens - SPOTS WILL BE LIMITED
Visit astrocamp.org for information about this 3 day, 2 night trip.
7th Grade Catalina trip is FULL - please contact Tiffany Jaggi to be put on the wait list, if interested.
tjaggi@classicalacademy.com
8th grade East Coast Trip
Trip dates: November 8 to 15, 2018
Total Cost for this program begins at $2294.00
(quad occupancy; other occupancy options are available online).
To register online, visit the Students on Tour website at:
Use Program Code: T185006A
Password: 145118
On the itinerary: (click here for printable version with more details and payment schedule)
Williamsburg - The Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown comes alive as you explore the past. Learn about the establishment of Jamestown over 400 years ago, the yearnings for independence in Williamsburg, and the final major battle of the Revolutionary War in Yorktown.
New York City - The center of architecture, finance, fashion, and the arts – the Big Apple! Among the glitz and glamour of NYC, you will also hear stories of hard work and sacrifice of those who contributed to building of one of the world’s greatest cities! You’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the 9/11 Memorial.
Amish Country - A visit to this famous Amish settlement will provide a lesson in religious freedom as you observe the simpler lifestyle of these Plain People. Their lives are filled with faith and family, not to mention delicious food and artistic handcrafts.
Philadelphia - Great icons of freedom and liberty surround you as you walk the historic blocks of Old Town Philadelphia – the “City of Brotherly Love.” Learn how dependence on each other and confidence in our inalienable rights helped our nation fight for independence from tyranny.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
To receive Counseling Dept updates on Schoology - use this access code to join the group!
2B5D5-ZWVCX
Welcome Back Classical Academy Vista Families!
I am excited to be returning as the School Counselor at the Vista campus this year! I am very passionate about working with students, staff, and families to create a positive school climate and guide students in their academic and personal growth. Please feel free to reach out or drop in if you have any questions, concerns, or referrals. I have posted an updated slideshow highlighting some of what I get to do as a school-based counselor.
Don’t forget to check Schoology for updates! We have some exciting events and campaigns planned for our Counseling Department this year and always want you to have access to information and resources.
We are going to have an awesome year!
Click here for my Meet the Counselor presentation.
Your School Counselor,
Ms. Marino
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
CLUBS
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Skate Club is back!
Students of all ages and all skill level are welcome to join us!
October 16th - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at Carlsbad Skate Park
October 30th - 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Alga Norte
Contact Kelly DeLuca if you would like to be added to the Email interest list.
kdeluca@classicalacademy.com
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Surf Club
Classical Academy Vista Surf Team
We are excited to start Classical Academy Vista's Middle School Surf Team. The Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) is a school team surf league. The season usually runs from mid-September - May. There are normally 5 contests a year. This organization is well organized and provides a fun environment for the kids.
The divisions are: boys' shortboard, boys' longboard, girls' shortboard, girls' longboard, and body board. These divisions are open to all skill levels. The only requirements are to be able to swim past the breakers (outside), maintain a 2.0 GPA, have good sportsmanship, and have a current membership.
Please contact Natalia Parkinson if interested. natalia_parkinson@yahoo.com
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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
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VOLUNTEER HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
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PARKING AND SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
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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.
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ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FORMS
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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.
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PROGRAM FEEDBACK
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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.
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ARCHIVED POSTS
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