Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
May 17-21, 2021
Important dates and upcoming deadlines:
May 3-24th - Food Drive! Look for the bins near the front office.
Friday, May 28th - The Big Reveal! Self Guided Tour 5:30-7:30 and Food Trucks
Friday, May 28th - Movie Night at 7:30 at our new home!
Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day Holiday - Campus/Office Closed
Tuesday, June 1st - Last day on campus for Track A
Wednesday, June 2nd - Homeschool day
Thursday, June 3rd - Last day on campus for Track B
Friday, June 4th - Last day of school!
The Big Reveal!
BIG REVEAL!
May 28th, 2021
Staying for Movie Night?
How about some popcorn?
Use this link to pre-order! ASB will be fundraising by selling popcorn and water to keep you hydrated and happy while you watch Monsters, Inc on the gigantic screen!
Movie starts at 7:30pm
Current News and Updates
It's not too late to order a yearbook!
Go to Treering.com and use our school code: 1015284017252550
CAV Student Store is OPEN! Get your gear!
Purchase CAV t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, jackets, and more and have items shipped directly to your home.
STUDENT STORE (closes on Friday, May 28th)
Attention 6th grade families!
Registration for your 7th grade class trip to Catalina will open May 19th at 10am.
Parents – check your email tomorrow for the registration link. The email will be sent to your household email.
Trip dates: September 20-22, 2021
SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND WILL LIKELY FILL UP ON THE SAME DAY.
This optional, 3-day, 2-night trip is a fun-filled, educational adventure!
At Catalina CIMI Fox Landing students will be introduced to the basic concepts of marine science and island ecology. They will learn about preserving our environment as they study living organisms and the plants and animals of a marine ecosystem.
Sleeping in cabins, they will experience camp life, view small animals in their natural habitat, and view clear nights under the stars. They will also learn about the history of Catalina Island and may participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and study a variety of topics such as:
Sharks, Rays, Skates, and Fish
Refuge Lagoon - One of the best snorkeling areas in Catalina
Coastal Bird - Kayak to a bird nesting spot - Bird Rock
Natural History Hike - Learn about island history and ecosystems on several different trails
Intertidal Ecology - Explore the animals of the tide pools
Marine Mammals, Plankton, Algae (Seaweed), and Invertebrates Astronomy Hike Island Ecology Hike
Fox Landing Camp will challenge students through activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and trust walks. Parent chaperones and instructors from the Fox Landing
Camp will supervise students at all times. Instructors are expert guides, swimmers, and divers. They are also first aid certified. They will ensure students are safe while participating in water sports, labs, and field activities.
Total trip cost: $400
Deposit: $100 (must be paid by May 28th in order to secure spot)
2nd payment: $150 (due by 06/18/21)
3rd payment: $150 (due by 08/01/21)
REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH AT 10AM – ONLINE ONLY
Sign up link - deposit due by 05/28/21
2nd payment link - due by 06/18/21
3rd (final) payment link - due by 08/01/21
Any of these payments can be made in the front office or online using the links.
If you would like to pay in full, please bring payment to the front office. Cash/Check/Credit payments will be accepted.
8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP*
Thursday, March 31, 2022 through Thursday, April 7, 2022
Quick Facts:
Dates: Trip takes place from March 31-April 7, 2022 (week prior to Spring Break)
Registration: Open now to first 50 (51+ waiting list lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: October 1, 2021 ($334)
Total Cost: $2449
Click here for all the details of this trip and registration information.
East Coast Trip Video - check out some great highlights from the last trip!
*9th grade students (current 8th graders) that missed their opportunity this year are welcome on this trip.
FOOD DRIVE MAY 3-24TH
Look for the bins near the front office starting May 3rd!
Help support people in need by donating the following items:
Canned Meats
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruits
Peanut Butter
Pasta, Rice
Cereal, Oatmeal
We are unable to accept:
Glass jars
Home-canned or baked goods
Coastal High School Dance Team
Are you interested in trying out for the 2021-2022 Coastal Academy High School Dance Team?
Try-out Week starts Monday, June 7th, 2021
Visit bit.ly/cahdance for all the details and information.
Questions? stingraydance@classicalacademy.com
Classical Academy High School
JV and Varsity Dance
2021-2022 INFORMATION
2021-2022 Student/Parent Interest Meeting
Wednesday, May 19, 2020
@ CAHS AND via Zoom 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/b5yy76xf
Click here for Audition dates/times
Questions? Contact: cahsdance@classicalacademy.com or
Bea Arnold
Dance Teacher
Classical Academy High School
760-480-9845
barnold@classicalacademy.com
ASB
We are now able to meet after school on campus for ASB. Meetings will be held in person and on Zoom, Thursdays from 1:30-2:45pm, to work on leadership skills and plan activities to build a positive community.
If you are interested in joining ASB please email Charity Marino (cmarino@classicalacademy.com) and/or Diana Stein (dstein@classicalacademy.com) or message us on Schoology. ASB is open to 6-8th students.
Attention Current 8th graders!
CAHS Journalism Staff Information and Application
Do you have a flair for art or graphic design? Do you want to tell a story through photography? Have you always had a knack for writing?
Join the nationally ranked CAHS Journalism Staff for the 2021-2022 school year to produce both an award-winning Yearbook and an exceptional Online Newspaper Publication. Throughout the school year, our staff documents CAHS history in the making - from assemblies, school dances, intense sporting events, and so many other things that make students' high school experiences unique and worthwhile. Staff members will participate in a workplace environment similar to ones found in the real world, and will grow in terms of communication, time management, and leadership skills.
According to the American Press Institute, students who work on high school yearbooks and newspapers:
- Get better grades in high school
- Earn higher scores in the ACT
- Get better grades as college freshmen
Incoming 9-12th graders can join our amazing Journalism Staff in 3 easy steps!
1. Click the link below to fill out a quick application form (https://forms.gle/RGXd6U48SUmMfY5X7)
2. Send in 2 letters of recommendation: 1 from a photography/art/english teacher and 1 one from a teacher of their choice. More instructions regarding letters of recommendation are provided inside the application form.
3. Select which times work best for a quick and relaxed Zoom meeting inside the application form; we'd love to get to know you better!
School Meal 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. Instructions on how to order are available HERE.
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. Please contact our school Registrar at aburton@classicalacademy.com if you have questions about eligibility.
Please make sure your student knows they are
responsible for picking up their breakfast at the front desk.
For more information about the school meal program, visit the TCA School Meals webpage.
C Track Information
TK-8th Grade: On-going Remote Learning Opportunities: Join anytime!
New K-8th Grade Music Classes Have Been Added…..Check it out!
Click Here For Details On How To Join
C Track Buddy Program
This will be an opportunity for our older students to connect with our younger students for mentorship, friendship and community.
Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested. You can join anytime!
Contact Monica Houston - mhouston@classicalacademy.com with any questions.
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
Attention Parents of current 6th and 7th Grade Students!
AstroCamp and Catalina are offering a $200 OFF First-time Camper discount for their 2021 Summer programs!
Please check the attached flyers and reach out to their contacts for further information and reservations.
These Summer Camps differ from the school year programs we typically plan, and offer students a chance to experience what AstroCamp and Catalina have to offer! We are excited to see this as an option for students who missed out on these Class Trips over the 20/21 school year, and hope to return to our regulary scheduled Class Trips for the 21/22 year if at all possible!
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
Schoology Courses & Groups/Resources
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.
Art Class with Miss Kris! 3rd-8th Grades
Roll up your sleeves, find a quiet comfortable place to draw, gather your supplies, and let's have fun. I will be hosting an ongoing weekly discussion board that I hope you'll be a part of. It's a fantastic way to share projects and a positive way to support one another. You'll also be watching a weekly art video where I will guide you through each project. I'm looking forward to creating art with you all.
New students jump right into this class. Pick a lesson that sounds fun, and give it a try. Post your art on the discussion board, and I will see it, and give you positive feedback. I can't wait to see your art!
Access Code: 3rd-5th XST5-F8CP-H95JK; 6th-8th NXK4-R8VD-VNK2J
Virtual Lego Club Group: Mrs. Grimes, our coding teacher, will have regular Lego Club meetupson Mondays at 12:45pm. 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.
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.
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.
This form is to be completed a parent/guardian for any student who will be walking/biking home after school.
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.
When should a student stay home from on-campus learning and/or appointments?
If they have experienced any one of these symptoms within the last 10 days
Fever with or without chills/rigors (T > 99 that does not resolve within 30 min. without medication), Cough, Shortness of breath, Nasal congestion/runny nose, Sore throat, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, Fatigue, New loss of taste/smell, Headache, Muscle or body aches, Poor feeding or poor appetite
Student has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive or is presumed positive for COVID within the last 14 days
* Disregard symptoms related to a pre-existing, chronic condition - a doctor's note must be on file with the school. The nature of the presenting symptom (e.g., duration, intensity) must be consistent with the underlying chronic condition.
What should you do if your child meets any of the criteria above?
Please reach out to your child's teacher or the school office, even if it is not a scheduled on campus day. Following the notification, our Safety Officer will reach out via email with guidelines on when your child may return to campus.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our school community safe and healthy!
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.
ARCHIVED POSTS
For a list of archived posts, click HERE
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