Classical Academy Vista
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February 8-12, 2021
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Principal's Message
To CAV Families,
We are so excited to welcome all grades on A/B track back to campus this week. We have done a lot of planning and can't wait to have you all here, either Rooming or Zooming. This will be new to teachers, so we know that there will be some hiccups as we learn to Room and Zoom. We will be making more connections with our school community.
We have our Board Meeting this week to present our charter. Thank you so much to all the families who wrote in their stories and support us in this process. We have a wonderful packet to present them. We have our Open House on Thursday night. This is for families who are interested in our program for next school year. If you know of anyone looking for a school next year, please send them to our website for Open House details.
We will have picture day this week on the 10th and 11th from 9-1. Students on campus will have their picture taken between 9 and 11 am. Those that will not be on campus will have the opportunity to sign up for a time slot. See the information below for sign ups.
Have a wonderful week and looking forward to seeing you on campus,
Take care,
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
This week:
Wednesday, Feb 10 and Thursday Feb 11 - Picture Days for all students (sign up link below)
Thursday, Feb 11
5:30 or 6:15pm Open House for Families interested in enrolling - Open House
6:00pm - 7th grade Parent Informational Meeting on California Healthy Youth Act Positive Prevention Curriculum (see info below)
Friday, Feb 12 - Final day to purchase Musical Theater Love Lines
Snack Drive
Would you like to earn some volunteer hours?
Donate to our snack drive!
Every $10 counts as 1 hour of volunteer time.
We keep snacks in the office for those students who forget their lunch/snacks and our supply is running low! If you would like to donate, we are looking for non-perishable items such as small packages of crackers, granola bars, fruit squeezes, boxed juices, etc.
All items can be brought to the front office.
Thank you!
Re-Enrollment for 2021-2022
All current families received an invitation to re-enroll for the upcoming 2021-22 school year on Friday, February 5th. The email contains the registration link and instructions. Registration will be completed 100% online. Sibling enrollment can be completed during this registration period.
Check your household email - be sure to check your spam folder if it is not in your primary inbox.
If you did not receive the re-enrollment email or your email has changed, please contact our registrar to be sure we have your correct email on file.
Contact: Amanda Burton, aburton@classicalacademy.com
As some students return to campus, we would like to remind you of forms required for any medications or alternate pick ups:
Medication Form - If you child has medication to be kept at school or on their person, please complete a medication form and submit it to the front office. We cannot accept any types of medications (prescribed or over-the-counter) without this form. Form must be renewed yearly.
Alternate Pick-Up Form - If someone other than a parent/guardian or regular caregiver will be picking up your child(ren), please complete an Alternate Pick-Up Form and submit it to the front office.
School Picture Days
Picture Day is here!
School pictures will be taken on campus on
Wednesday, Feb 10th and Thursday, Feb 11th.
Students on campus will have their pictures taken between 9:00-11:00. For those who are not on campus, please review the available slots using the "Sign-Up Genius" link below and sign up. Additonal slots will be added as the slots fill.
We look forward to seeing you! (If you are not able to be on campus for picture day, we will have an option for you to provide us a picture for the yearbook - information for that process will be provided soon.)
Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094baea823a5fa7-picture
Note: This is not a drop off event so please plan to park and stay with your children. When you arrive please wear a mask, get your temperature taken, proceed to the gym for picture taking, and then out through Kids World. Thanks for your help in making this event a success.
Classical Academy Vista Virtual Open House - February 11, 2021
For new families interested in enrolling
Parents and students are invited to meet the principal, learn about program options, and complete a lottery slip for 2021-2022 enrollment. Open House dates and times for each of our campuses can be found on our website. The website will be updated with the Zoom access link and the digital lottery slip the day of the Open House. Check here for updates.
Flex Homeroom Option Grades 3-5 and 6-8
Is your student highly curious and motivated to make and share new discoveries? Do you sometimes wonder how best to challenge his/her bright mind and creative spirit? Do you desire to foster higher level thinking and "soft skills" like collaboration and perseverance in your child as he/she grows? Our Flex combo classes might be just what you're looking for!
Flex is a project based, combo homeroom option for grades 3-5 and 6-8 at Classical Academy Vista (A and B track spots available for the 2021/22 school year).
Click HERE for a 3 min sample of what FUN learning can be in a dynamic, engaging community!
Intrigued? Want more info? Please watch this 13 minute orientation video created to help familiarize you with our program to determine if this is a good fit for your student and family.
FAQ Flex Zoom Meeting
The session was recorded for anyone who unable to attend on Feb 5.
Passcode: flex (no caps)
Contact: Lisa Ivans, 3-5 Flex Teacher
livans@classicalacademy.com
Every Hero Needs A Squad!
Classical Academy Vista is proud to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society this school year through the Hero Squad community service-learning program from February 1st to the 19th.
We are joining schools all across the nation to raise money to fight leukemia. Our school goal is to raise $2,500! Information about Hero Squad can be found here along with your instructions for setting up your very own online giving page. When you create your online page and start raising money online, you become eligible to receive awesome Hero Gear! Click on the videos below to learn more about this amazing cause.
Report Cards are ready to view!
Report Cards:
A and B track student report cards on ready to view and print on Pathways if desired.
C track student report cards will be ready to be viewed and printed on Friday, February 19th.
Please follow these instructions:
Directions for Printing Student Report Cards:
1. Log into your student's Pathways account.
2. Click on "Reporting"
3. Click on progress/report cards
4. Click on semester 1 (fall) (rubrics)
5. Click on the printer icon
6. Print a copy of the report card, if desired
ParentSquare - Health Screening Form
In order to streamline the daily health checks, our campus will be using ParentSquare's health reporting form for our students. We highly recommend parents download this app to complete your student's daily health screening from your phone or computer.
Musical Theater Love Lines
Share some encouraging words of support for your cast/tech or production team members for our 2021 "The Show Must Go On" production! "Love Lines" will be printed in our program to share with your star performer.
$5 per message - use this link to order and create your special message
Final day to purchase Love Lines - Friday, February 12th
Musical Theater Fundraiser
Who says pumpkins are just for Fall!
Succulent Pumpkins!
They look great as a Centerpiece, Decoration and More!
Our pumpkins range from large all the way to teeny, tiny.
100% of the donations go back into our musical theater program!
Please contact Renee Martinez if interested.
robertandreneem@gmail.com
For Parents/Guardians of 7th grade students:
California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA)
The Classical Academies offers the Positive Prevention Plus independent study curriculum in order to be in compliance with the California Healthy Youth Act. This puts parents at the center of these topics under the umbrella of independent study.
Our Implementation Plan
The Positive Prevention Plus online independent study curriculum will be offered beginning in the spring of 2021 for students in grades 7 and 9.
The curriculum will not be taught on campus and does not need to be submitted to the school for completion. It will be completed under the supervision of each student’s parent or guardian, with support available from fully trained team members on each campus.
Informational meetings for parents will be held on an annual basis.
Parent Information Sessions
There will be optional information sessions for parents of current 7th grade students which will cover an overview of the curriculum and implementation plan. Any other interested parents are welcome to attend as well.
Parents will have an opportunity to preview the content and ask questions of the site support teams. Parents will also be provided with information on how to preview the curriculum in more depth.
The parent information meeting for 7th grade students will be held:
Thursday, February 11th, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm on Zoom. MEETING LINK
If you are unable to attend the meeting, a review of the information presented will be available in Schoology.
Opting Out of the Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum
Parents who wish to excuse their student from participation in the Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum will be able to do so prior to, during, or after the parent information sessions.
If you would like to opt-out your current 7th grade student(s), please provide a written and signed, or emailed note, simply stating that you wish to excuse your student from the Positive Prevention Plus curriculum. Deliver this note to the CAV front desk or email it to Charity Marino, email address below, no later than February 26th, 2021.
If have any questions about the overview session, please contact Charity Marino or Dorothy Ardill.
C Track Information
Unit 4 Monday Workshop Sign Ups
New sign ups coming soon
6-8th Grade C Track VIRTUAL Reading Classes
Are you ready to meet some other students in your grade level to enjoy some social time and discussion? Check out these reading groups! Students will enjoy talking with new friends about the articles and concepts of the week from your Schoology reading lessons.
Please contact mhouston@classicalacademy.com to sign up.
CLASS TRIPS
Due to COVID 19, our 4th-8th Grade Class Trips have been cancelled for this year.
The 4th, 5th, 6th,7th and 8th grade class trips will be postponed/cancelled this year due to COVID19. With shifting health updates, and the unpredictability of just how the school year will unfold, we have made the tough decision to cancel the trips for this year. We regret this is happening and hope to see these educational adventures return next school year.
CANCELLED - 8th Grade East Coast Trip
Unfortunately, this trip will be postponed until NEXT year, March 31-April 7, 2022. We only had 5 people indicate that travel this year would be preferred, and we need at least 25 to make the pricing work.
Next year’s trip will be open to 8th and 9th graders. This current year has resulted in a lot of cancelled events and disappointments for our students. It is our wish to provide this amazing opportunity to the 8th graders who missed out on this due to no fault of their own. We are looking forward to a large, excited group of parents and students ready to explore an OPEN east coast!
Classic itinerary will stay the same. Pricing should be generally close. We will need to go through the process of re-pricing the trip to fit next year’s dates, however, pricing usually does not fluctuate much from year to year. Our classic itinerary will be back with Broadway scheduled to reopen in the summer! Also, April is Cherry Blossom season in DC!
Your Next Steps:
Remain registered for next year’s trip. If you would like to remain registered for next year’s trip, Students on Tour will shift your registration to the new tour. You will have an increased amount of time to pay for the trip as well.
Cancel your registration. If you decide to cancel the trip, you will need to do this directly with Students on Tour, NOT the school. (800)-222-2001 Please note that unless you purchased the trip insurance, the deposit is non-refundable. You will be missed!
Based on our survey, we will automatically move the deposits of those who selected the 2022 travel dates. If you chose to travel this year, or to not participate at all, but would like to change your mind and join us in 2022, please let me know and your full deposit will be moved to the new trip!
Regardless of your decision, I want to personally thank you all for having the enthusiasm for travel, the flexibility due to uncertainty, and the desire to make a life-long impact on your child’s deepening understanding of our country’s founding, struggle for independence, process of governing, and celebration of culture. Please email me if you have any questions and I am looking forward to traveling with many of you next year!
Tyler Powell
Classical Academy Middle School
tpowell@classicalacademy.com
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Click this link to enter Ms.Marino's Virtual Bitmoji Office & Resource Library.
The google slides are interactive with links for resources, my contact form for referrals, read-alouds, etc. that are all available to support you! I will post any important updates/editions via Schoology!
To receive Counseling Dept updates on Schoology - use this access code to join the group!
2B5D5-ZWVCX
Resources
Resources for all families
CAV Literacy Lighthouse Students
This course will be built over the year. Videos will be added to support students who need extra reading and writing support.
Access code: 3GDH-63HM-FC6HD
CAV Literacy Lighthouse Parent Resources
This course is written for parents that need ideas for supporting their child with reading and writing.
Access Code: 73GC-N88W-95NP8
CAV Math Lab Students
Access code is: 2XJS-DN8S-FG2JS
This course includes video support, essential standard practice, and other assessment tools. By joining this class, your student will also have access to the Math Specialists for small group or one-on-one targeted support appointments where recommended by your teacher or ES.
Virtual Lego Club Group: Mrs. Grimes, our coding teacher, will have regular Lego Club meetups beginning Monday, September 14th at 9:30 AM. Here is the GROUP join code on Schoology: SQ23-KJD4-W8PTS - See video in elective section for "How to Join a group or course" This is a Group, not a course! You will need to go to the Group Tab at the top of your Schoology home page.
Small groups on Campus
Sign Up Genius is used for all small groups that require families to select a time and spot.
Unit 3 Small group Sign ups
How-to-video on adding a Schoology course
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.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
Breakfast Program
The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a nutritious breakfast meal every school day. Our breakfast program is available to all students that are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
Prepackaged Breakfast Kits are available on campus at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules. The Breakfast Kits must be ordered online at https://classicalacademies.boonli.com by noon the day before your student is on campus.
When students arrive on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each Breakfast Kit includes a breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All Breakfast Kits include a spoon and napkin.
The cost is $3.00 per Breakfast Kit. Eligible students may receive meals free of charge if qualified.
For more information, click HERE to be directed to our Classical Academies Meal Program website or HERE to download the online ordering and registration instructions for your site.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
On October 9, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program to encompass the entire school year. Children are eligible to receive meals regardless of school or district of attendance. School districts are working hard to implement the new guidelines and meet local needs. Locally, we are aware of meal services in Escondido, Oceanside, and Vista. Please visit their websites for more information. To find out when your neighborhood school will be ready to participate in this program, please visit 20/21 Meal Sites for Students.
Please also visit these other community resources:
U.S. Department of Education Meals for Kids Site Finder
PARENT FORMS
Please complete this form if you will have someone else picking up your child(ren) from school.
This form is required to keep medication on campus for your child and must be signed by their physician. All medications must be kept in the front office.
PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Parent Volunteer Program was established to connect parents’ skills, passion, and abilities to their school community. Parent volunteers are the backbone of The Classical Academy program, and our parents’ leadership and talents are truly what make our school successful!You can find the link to log your volunteer hours in the weekly school updates (look for the ‘volunteer’ icon at the top of the newsletter). Please enter all the information correctly so that your hours are applied to the correct category/event.
As the year progresses, the Parent Volunteer Coordinator may email you with links to sign up for events that may need help as well as any needed donations. Parents are always welcome to volunteer where they would like and do not need to wait to be invited to help. Our parents are always welcome on campus and in the classroom!
Please view this page for additional information on our volunteer program.
Click here to log in your volunteer hours
Parent Volunteer Contact: tmizuta@classicalacademy.com
Box Tops for Education
There are now three ways you can submit Box Tops!
There are still products out there with traditional Box Tops that you clip and send. We will still accept those! Bring any clipped Box Tops to our front office.
Eventually all Box Tops will change to the new label - you can download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts - every box top is still worth 10 cents for our school!
*Or* Bring in your receipts and we will scan them for you!
PARKING POLICY
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 only. We want to be respectful of our neighbors, so please park in our lot.
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/Pick Up Traffic Flow Diagram
Drop off will be 15 minutes prior to scheduled class.
Students will line up outside in the basketball court and be walked to class by their teacher.
Late arrivals will need to check in at the office. Office Staff will walk students to their class.
Technology
Affordable Internet and Computers
During this time of required in-home learning, internet companies are committed to helping families in need to receive affordable home internet access. Qualifying families with children in grades K-12 are eligible for discounted high speed home internet. Visit Cox Connect2Compete or AT&T Stay Connected. If your family is in need of a home computer, Computers for Kids is offering refurbished computers to those in need. Visit Computers for Kids for more information.
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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