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October 5-9, 2020
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Principal's Message
Hi CAV Families,
Welcome to the first day of Unit 2. This is your week to celebrate all the hard work you completed and move on to the next Unit of Study.
We are announcing our first round of small groups coming on campus. There are two ways to join small groups. One is through your teacher who will send out personal invitations. Teachers will be offering small groups and emailing you directly. The others are on a signup basis and information with link follows.
A/B Groups
A/B K-2 will be back 9-12:30 one day a week. Families will receive the schedule and day of attendance this week their child is to attend.
Other A/B options will come from teachers with book clubs and other options throughout the coming units.
C track Groups
K-2 Music on Zoom with Ms. Zynda Thursdays at 11:30 am. Email your teacher for the link. All can attend.
3-5 Buddies on Campus on Thursday, 1-2:15. Meeting outside by the picnic tables.
6 grade Reading lessons on Zoom with Mrs. Houston. A flyer with the link was sent to you. If you have questions, email mhouston@classicalacademy.com
All Tracks
Grades 3-8 in all tracks will see signups for Lunch Bunch, and Art and Tech. See link to sign up. We will continue to sign up for these until all 3-8 students have been able to attend.
Interventions
Literacy support will be inviting kids on campus to help with gaps in literacy standards.
Special Education
Special Education will be providing some Special Education Services on-site in a small group setting. Your child's case manager will be reaching out to you with more information. Please note Special Education safety guidelines will be reviewed with you and your child.
Courses on Schoology in Electives and Intervention support will continue to run. Musical Theater is offering Zoom classes.
Sign Up Genius is used for all small groups that require families to select a time and spot.
We will continue to add kids on campus as we move through the unit. We will continue to monitor the CDC and county health and safety protocols. Our community's health and safety is important to us.
I hope you have a wonderful conference week. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Take care,
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
October 2, 2020's video sent out to you through email.
Elective Offerings
Musical Theatre 3-8 : Zoom time offered
Explore all facets of musical theatre! How to create a strong repertoire for any audition, music and musical theatre appreciation, behind the scenes techniques, movement and more! I look forward to encouraging your passion for music and the arts! I will also be holding open office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-2pm for any independent musically inclined sharing.
Access Code: B2K6-DKPP-FFVGS
A Journey In Art- 3-8:
Welcome to Art Class with Miss Kris! I'm so excited to take you on a journey in art this year. This is my 6th year teaching art with the Classical Academies, before that I was working in interior design and spent many years as a commercial artist. Art is such an exciting subject to learn, and it builds critical thinking skills, as well as creativity. This course will teach you many different ways of creating art. The class will look at many artists including Ansel Adams, Wyland, Georgia O'keeffe, Basky, and Picasso. You will learn the foundation of art elements, and principles of design as we go through each project.
So, roll up your sleeves, find a quiet, comfortable place to draw, gather your supplies, and let's make the very best of this year. I will be hosting an ongoing weekly discussion board that I hope you'll be a part of. It's a fun 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.
Grades 3-5
XST5-F8CP-H95JK
Grades 6-8
NXK4-R8VD-VNK2J
21st Century Tech Class-
Welcome to the 21st century! We will be exploring coding through Code.org for students' grades 3-8. These courses are designed to be self-paced in Unit 1. Perfect for students who need flexibility. I will have open office hours over Zoom from 12pm-1pm Tuesday and Thursday should any students want to share any projects or have questions. Please see the courses below for more information.
Grades 3-5
MSZW-3H79-DXGWX
Grades 6-8
5SGF-MT2J-FBPJ5
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.
How to Join a Course in Schoology:
C Track Information
Parent Training: How to Prepare for Conference Presentations with a Q&A
Sept. 23rd from 2:00-3:00pm
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 413-338-0779
PIN: 344 051 627#
Technology - Request Forms
COMMUNITY MESSAGE:
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.
Current News and Updates
School Meals Available at Community Locations
On September 1, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program for all children until December 31st, 2020. Children aged 1-18 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 now 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 Fall 2020 Meal Sites for Students.
Please also visit these other community resources:
Amazon Smile Benefits Classical Academy Vista!
Online shopping during the pandemic has surged! If you shop on Amazon, be sure to register with AmazonSmile to make a donation while you shop! Use the NEW link below to bookmark the AmazonSmile program.
Classical Academy Vista: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0857665
CLASS TRIPS
8th Grade Class Trip to the East Coast
2020 East Coast Trip Open Enrollment
The 2020 East Coast trip has been rescheduled for the following dates:
March 18-25, 2021
Additional infomation for this trip will be provided soon.
Due to COVID 19, Our 4th-6th Grade Class Trips have been cancelled for this year.
The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade class trips will be postponed 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. Our 7th and 8th grade class trip has been moved from fall to Spring and we hope that this trip can happen. Obviously, as that date gets closer for these trips, we will keep our travelers updated if changes or a cancellation if needed. We regret this is happening and hope to see these educational adventures return next year.
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
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.
KIDS FREE OCTOBER!
Every October kids eat, stay and play for FREE at many places in San Diego.
There are lots of options for families to get out and have some fun in the sun!
VOLUNTEER HOURS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Get Involved! Contact our Parent Volunteer Coordinator Tiffany Jaggi - tjaggi@classicalacademy.com
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
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 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.
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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