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December 9-13, 2019
Meal Program
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Our Spirit Flag team will be performing in the Vista and Fallbrook Christmas Parades on Saturday, Dec 7th. They would love to see you on the sidelines!
Vista Parade - 1 pm
Fallbrook Parade - 5 pm
Monday, December 9th
Monday Classes - 1, 2, 7, 8
Frosh for a Day at Classical Academy High School and Classical Online (details are below in the announcements section)
Tuesday, December 10th
Regular schedule
Scholastic Book Fair - in the gym (all day)
Dance Club - 3 pm
Wednesday, December 10th
Regular schedule
8:15-8:45 am - Dads-n-Donuts (in Kids World)
Scholastic Book Fair - in the gym (all day)
Thursday, December 11th
Regular schedule
Scholastic Book Fair - in the gym (all day)
4:00-5:00 pm - Frosh Orientation for Parents - Classical Academy High School Study Hall
Friday, December 12th
Regular schedule
8:15-8:45 am - Dads-n-Donuts (in Kids World)
9:30-10:30 am - Orientation for new/prospective families
Scholastic Book Fair - in the gym (morning only!)
NEXT WEEK....
Please note - The week of 12/16-12/18 is SHORT!
Tracks A and O will only have classes on Tuesday. Track B will attend on Wednesday.
Winter Break officially begins on Thursday, December 19th!
Monday, December 16th
NO MONDAY CLASSES
Tuesday, December 17th
Track A/O - One day only on campus this week!
Wednesday, December 18th
Track B - One day only on campus this week!
Our campus and school offices will be CLOSED for winter break from December 19th through January 3rd.
We will be back on campus and resume normal hours on Monday, January 6th!
Current News and Updates
DADS-N-DONUTS!
Come to school a little early and enjoy a sweet treat with your student(s)!
Wednesday, Dec 11th and Friday, Dec 13th
8:15-8:45 am in Kids World
If you would like to donate donuts, milk or juice for this event, please contact Tiffany Jaggi at tjaggi@classicalacademy.com. Remember to log in volunteer hours! Every $10 = 1 hour.
8th Grade Parents: If you were unable to attend a prior 8th Grade Parent Interest Meeting at Coastal Academy High School, they have added an additional date, Wednesday, January 15, at 4 pm. If you are interested in your 8th Grade student attending Coastal Academy High next year, priority enrollments ends January 24th so please plan to attend this meeting.
Help our Flag Team!
Ms. Helen's Project:
My Flag Team students are in need of 6 Music iPods! Throughout our school year, my Flag Team students are broken up into small groups and are encouraged to create small group performance routines for their school and community events. In the past, only those flag students who had their own iPods or cellphones were able to lead a small group. This year I would like to open up this leadership opportunity to all my Flag Team students, whether they own their own iPod or not. Having enough iPods for all our small group routines will make a profound difference in leadership positions for every flag team member.
Thank you all for your support!
The Classical Academies' 5th Grade Class Trip
Pathfinder Ranch Science Camp
Idyllwild, CA 92561
Coastal/Vista/Bear Valley Campuses: April 20-22, 2020
Registration opens Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00AM - use this link to register!
Trip Cost: $275 for students and $225 for Chaperones
Our 5th grade class trip is a 3-day, 2-night academic/adventure camp. Pathfinder ranch blends a fun camp experience with educational classes. This trip is an optional educational experience for all 5th grade students attending the Classical Academies schools.
Pathfinder Ranch is located in the city of Idyllwild, California. This adventure camp provides high-quality academic programming while participating in exciting and unique recreational classes. The Science and Outdoor Education program strongly correlates the curriculum to California's Content Standards. The college educated professional teaching staff has been providing 5th and 6th graders with exceptional science camp experiences for over 30 years. Some of the Activities include:
Animal Ecology
Fresh Water Ecology
Archery
Horseback Riding
Climbing wall
Mad Science Fair
Campfire Program
REGISTRATION
Sign ups start Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM and space is limited, so please register early! Sign ups for students only are done through a new online system called Permission Click. Use this link to register. After you are registered through Permission Click and have paid your deposit a link will be emailed to you to fill out specific registration forms Pathfinder Camp requires.
Payment: The cost per student is $275, which includes all camp costs, meals, snacks, transportation, and t-shirt. The cost per adult chaperone is $225.
Please note the payment due dates below:
December 4th Sign ups Begin- $50.00 Deposit (Forms need to be completed and returned to your site's office to hold your spot)
January 20th- $125 due (2nd payment)
February 20th- $100 due (2nd payment)
Interested in chaperoning?
Please indicate if you would like to be a chaperone when you sign your students up through Permission Click. When signing up- DO NOT sign up for a waitlist spot and ticket spot. Tickets will be listed as sold out when spots are filled.
Chaperone, Refund & Sign-Up Information:
Chaperone cost: $225. The Classical Academy makes every effort to provide reasonably priced class trips. To keep costs down, families share accommodations and chaperone responsibilities. Parents who plan to attend class trips should consider the following:
Refunds (all but $50) will be given up to 60 days prior to the trip.
FRESHMAN FOR A DAY AT CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, CLASSICAL ACADEMY HS ONLINE AND COASTAL HIGH SCHOOL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH:
Frosh For A Day at CAHS and CAHS Online flier
CAHS 4 Day Studio Campus CAHS Online Campus
9:00 am – 11:00 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave 130 Woodward Ave
Escondido, CA Escondido, CA
New Monday fun!
*these enrichment classes are offered by outside vendors and held on our campus on Mondays
2 NEW SESSIONS ANNOUNCED!
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.
Here is short list of the benefits of chess: Creativity, Concentration, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Memory, Problem Solving, Planning Ahead, Complex Decision Making, Pattern Recognition, Intellectual Maturity
Click here for details and registration information for Winter classes beginning Dec 9th!
Click here for details for Spring Registration (beginning in March)
Spelling Bee
Talented spellers have a chance to show their skills. This years Spelling Bee will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 3:45 in the Teacher’s Workroom. There will be two groups’ grades fourth through fifth and sixth through eighth. The prizes will be a trophy for first place and medals for second and third place. The first place winner of the sixth through eighth will represent our school at the San Diego County Bee in San Diego, Mar.19, 2020.
Teachers will post the Spelling Word List on their Friday emails. There also is a Reading List link. The spelling words are chosen from quality literature. The list is provided so students can read the books the spelling words derived. Perfect books for the forty book challenge!
6-8 Grade R.E.C. Girls Group
Hello CAV families!
I am starting a small group called R.E.C., which stands for Resiliency, Executive Functioning, & Confidence. Each group should be about 8 girls per group, first come first serve. Our long term counseling substitute can host session two if there are more girls interested. We will have discussions and activities about building self-confidence, building resiliency, how to have a positive mindset, navigating friendships, & executive functioning support. If you are interested please fill out the permission slip. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.
Dates:
A track Session One: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
B track Session One: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21
I look forward to working with a smaller group of girls on building these life skills!
Your School Counselor,
Charity Marino
cmarino@classicalacademy.com
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Dear Families,
The Box Tops for Education program is changing the way we can earn cash for our school! Over the summer, participating brands have begun to change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Going forward, instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all Box Tops will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. The Box Tops for Education team has worked hard to build a NEW-and-improved, user-friendly Box Tops mobile app, available now. The new app features state-of-the-art technology that allows you to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.
If you have any questions, please contact our Box Tops Parent volunteer:
Sarah Ellis
Phone: 760-828-7591
Email: sellis0711@gmail.com
A.S.B. still accepting applications!
Open to all students in 6th-8th grade
This personal leadership program is designed to help you think like a leader and owner of the vision and values of your community. ASB students learn how to challenge assumptions, discover their own points of power and pitch solutions to anyone that can help influence the world for the greater good. Students are encouraged to be intentional about bringing the best you have with the mindset of a leader.
Download application here or pick one up in the front office
Homeschool Support
Great for when parents get busy and need a little support!
Daily rates or by the hour - flexible scheduling
When: Monday - Thursday available
Where: New Venture campus
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 weeks.
Contact: lindaguzmanmom@yahoo.com or tara.pheneger@hopeww.org
Linda Guzman: 760-978-7758
Tara Pheneger: 619-517-5389
C TRACK NEWS AND UPDATES
C-TRACK NEWS
XL MATH STARS: Alyxander, Kaya, Ellery, and Austin put the M in Math on IXL over the past two weeks! They have answered over 550 questions. Join the club; use your support plan 3 X week to target area(s) to practice and master. Certificates are given! Again, way to go to this week's mathematicians.
(See Mrs. Slough if you don't have a plan and want one.)
- Laura Slough and Monica Houston
- C track Educational Specialists
CLASS TRIPS
Sacramento/San Francisco 4th grade Class trip
2nd Payment due December 3rd!
Trip dates: March 3-5, 2020
Our 4th graders (and their parent/guardian) have the opportunity to register for a 3 day/2 night trip to Sacramento and San Francisco.
Students will be visiting some of the most incredible sites in our great state included the State Capitol, Sutter's Fort, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, just to mention a few!
See flier for itinerary and details on how to register.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
To receive Counseling Dept updates on Schoology - use this access code to join the group!
2B5D5-ZWVCX
Hello Classical Academy Vista Families!
I am so grateful to be in my third year as the school counselor here at CAV. I love to get into classrooms and do lessons based on current student needs in regards to different social emotional skills. My lessons will occur based on teacher scheduling and need, but I try to get into classrooms at least once per unit. Some examples of lessons might include how to be a good friend, growth mindset, coping strategies for stress management, or based on one of our 8 Keys of Excellence. Attached here is a slideshow of what I do as a school based counselor. If you should ever have any questions, concerns, need resources, or have student referrals, please do not hesitate to reach out. I’m very passionate about building a positive, welcoming school climate on campus and look forward to seeing you all throughout the year!
All my best,
Charity Marino
Best Buds Group
With parent/guardian permission, students will get a chance to practice specific social skills in a smaller group setting with their peers over 6 sessions. Some skills will include; introducing self, verbal and non-verbal communication, tone, how to handle peer conflict, qualities of a good friend, understanding social situations, being an active listener, switching perspective, etc.
Parent permission form needs to be completed and turned in to the front office. Best Buds will meet during PE time, 12:15-12:45 pm (see form for meeting dates)
CLUBS AND TEAM SPORTS
Dance Club Tuesdays
Stay after school and have a great time dancing!
Dance club will meet on Tuesdays in the gym (no meetings during conference weeks or breaks)
Grades K-2nd - 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Grades 3rd-up - 3:30 - 4:00 pm
If you would like more info, please contact Kelly Ewing - mrskellyewing@yahoo.com
Classical Academy Vista Surf Team
CAV Surf Club
Surf Club practice will be on hold until the Spring.
Please contact Holly Dupuis with any questions.
Coach Todd and Holly Dupuis
Hope to see you at the beach!
FIELD TRIPS
UNIT 3 FIELD TRIP
U. S. S. MIDWAY MUSEUM IN SAN DIEGO
We are heading down to the USS Midway Museum Monday, January 13th, 2020 for an all school family field trip.
(Registration for this field trip is closed)
The USS Midway is located at:
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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.
Girls Volleyball recreational league at the Boys and Girls Club of Vista
Looking for something fun to do or new to try?
Try a Square Dancing class!
Thurdays in the school gym. Its great for the whole family!
oceanwavers.com
760-420-5390
Dancing Thursdays
New Venture Christian Fellowship
4000 Mystra Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
7:00-8:30 PM Phase One (Basic/Mainstream) Class
8:30-9:30 PM Plus Dancing, New Graduates
Caller / Instructor Michael Haworth
1st Friday is Party Night!
(see schedule for themes and dates)
7:00 - 7:30 Pre-Rounds
7:30 to 9:30 Squares
Guest Callers
Refreshments
The Boys & Girls Club of Vista's Cali Sports is excited to offer new P.E. programs for Charter School students grades K-8
Our P.E. programs allow charter school students to socialize in a fun and active environment. Students will interact with their peers while practicing and playing sports and other physical activities. This is a great opportunity for every student learn new sports like futsal (indoor soccer), volleyball, basketball, flag football, and more.
Please see the attached flyer with more information and pricing.
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.
PARKING AND SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
Parking Policy
Please follow the arrows and sign to our parking lot. We are the second lot as you drive in. The first lot is for the Church and Preschool only. We want to be respectful of our neighbors, so please park in our lot only.
There is no drop off in the church parking lot. For security of our kids, we need to drop them off in our parking lot or directly to our office. This is especially important for our K-2 classrooms on the first level. They must go to the office and be walked to class if they are late.
Thank you for following our parking policies!
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.
PARENT 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 - 2019-20 Medication Form will now require a doctors signature for ANY medication
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.
NEW Medication Policy for the 2019-2020 school year
The California Department of Education has requirements for the way schools handle student medications, and because of that, all TCA schools will put into effect the following medication policy for the 2019-2020 school year.
Per Education Code 49423 & 49423.1, any medication required to be taken during school hours, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, must have a doctor's signature, name of the medication, dosage, schedule, and method of delivery . We also must have a written statement from the parent indicating the desire to have the school assist the student with the medication per the doctor's order. Even if your student will be carrying their medication with them, we still have to have a signed form from the doctor, from the student stating they understand how to take the medication, and signed approval from the parent.
We will no longer be able to administer any type of medication (not even Tylenol or Ibuprofen) without a doctor's signature, even if it is only a one-time situation. We will also no longer be able to accept any loose medication. All medication must be in the original container.
We know this might be inconvenient, but it is really for the safety of the students. Since we do not have licensed nurses on site, these changes are being made to allow safe delivery of medication and predictable outcomes for students who are assisted by unlicensed personnel. We are receiving annual training by the school nurse to deliver medications safely. Any medication requiring extra skill for delivery will be communicated to the school nurse who will then set up training with selected staff.
If your child will need to have medication available in the office next school year, you can pick up one of the new medication forms ,which has a spot for your doctor's signature, in the front office or download the form here.
Please note, this new form is only good for one year and should not be dated before July 1st, 2019.
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.
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