Classical Academy Vista

Corner News


January 31-Feb 4, 2022

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK:


Monday, Jan 31

  • Regular schedule; Monday C'Lectives and 7/8

  • C Track Pizza Lunch day (pre-ordered - if you ordered a pizza lunch for your student, please remember to still send them with snacks for their 1st break - lunch is served during 2nd break).

Tuesday, Feb 1

  • Regular schedule - Track A on campus

Wednesday, Feb 2

  • Regular schedule - Track A on campus

  • A Track Pizza Lunch day (pre-ordered - if you ordered a pizza lunch for your student, please remember to still send them with snacks for their 1st break - lunch is served during 2nd break).

Thursday, Feb 3

  • Regular schedule - Track B on campus

Friday, Feb 4

  • Regular schedule - Track B on campus

  • B Track Pizza Lunch day (pre-ordered - if you ordered a pizza lunch for your student, please remember to still send them with snacks for their 1st break - lunch is served during 2nd break).

  • RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR ALL CURRENT STUDENTS for 2022-23 school year - Please contact the office if you did not receive the re-enrollment registration email.

Principal's Message to CAV Families

Hi CAV Families,

We are on to Unit 4. It is time for enrolling for the 22/23 school year. All current students need to enroll every year. If you need any help with enrolling, please reach out to the office at 760-330-9800.

We have our Open House for new families on February 8th from 5:30-7:00. You are our best advocates. Please spread the word about our Open House. We have our Lottery slips on our website for those interested and looking for our A, B, or M track programs.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Take care,

Kirstin Lasto

CAV Principal

Current News and Updates

Hearing and Vision Screening - March 14-18, 2022

All Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th and 8th grade students will have a hearing and vision screening during the week of March 14-18th.

If you would like to opt out your K, 2, 5, or 8th grader, please email your teacher before March 11th.

Rain or shine! Join us at this free family event where you can have a fun day of hands-on experiments and live demonstrations.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

10 am - 4 pm

Location: Cal State San Marcos

333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.

San Marcos, CA 92096

SUPER STEM SATURDAY - MARCH 12, 2022

M Track Meeting Slideshow

Did you miss the M-Track (7th & 8th) meeting? View the slideshow:

CAV M Track Q & A Slides.pdf

**Reminder**

Please remember your face masks/coverings!

Our supplies are limited and running out quickly. We would greatly appreciate it if everyone could remember to send their students to school with their own mask.

Thank you!

*New* Musical Theater Opportunities

MUSICAL THEATER has a couple opportunities for students in 6-8th Grade and K-2nd Grade. There are limited openings, so please "act" fast!

20 individuals per group.

Tech Crew Registration Form 6th-8th graders ONLY- $20

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNWrewJhsh4OEZxaLFAEEbEF1YqHmG21TFT7ATFf0D6N9O6Q/viewform

K-2 Lil' Sharks Musical Theatre Program- $45

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxdj8kZQ9S22VogaSbiKvBuR4NMYNDwI-uPPkg41ACjYWl8g/viewform


Renaissance Gift of Literacy - FREE DIGITAL BOOKS!

Renaissance's Gift of Literacy means that a single statewide shared login to the myON digital library and news articles can be used by all California students. With this shared account opportunity, every student can access unlimited reading opportunities at home, at school, and in their community.

From December 1, 2021, to January 31, 2022, any California student can benefit from 24-hour access to thousands of myON books in English and Spanish. Students can easily browse or search the digital library to find books to match their interests and grade level. There are also options for students to read books online or offline, even in low-bandwidth environments.

With that same shared login, students can also read myON daily news articles in English, Spanish, or French. These articles have been written by journalists for students and reviewed by a child psychologist for age-appropriate content.

Follow these simple steps to log in to myON and start reading:

• Go to https://www.myon.com/index.html and click on “myON login”


Sign in using the single statewide shared account credentials

o School Name: Gift of Literacy

o Username: myon

o Password: read

• Select a book or news article and start reading!

**All books downloaded during this time are able to be kept and accessed afterwards!

Volunteer Hours

Remember to record your volunteer hours! Any donation made to our school, whether it be monetary or classroom items, counts as volunteer time. Every $10 equals 1 hour.

If you attended Jumpstart or any other parent training - that time counts as well so be sure to enter it!

Look for the volunteer icon at the top of this newsletter to enter your hours at any time!

Volunteer Protocols

COVID-Related Protocols -

  • Volunteers who are in an indoor school setting when students are present must wear a mask. This is regardless of vaccination status

  • Volunteers who are serving outdoors are advised to wear a mask, however, it is not a requirement

  • Volunteers who serve in a school setting, are considered "workers" and must provide proof of vaccination status; if they are unvaccinated, they will be asked to submit negative COVID test results weekly. Refer to this slide deck for an overview of what categories of volunteers will be considered "workers."

  • Parents may use our weekly testing program if they wish

  • Links to surveys and letter:

- NON-EMPLOYEE Vaccination Verification Form - this is the first step - all volunteers must fill out.

- NON-EMPLOYEE COVID Testing Submission Form - this is the second step, ONLY for those volunteers who are not fully vaccinated or choose not to declare.

- Explanatory Letter from Health & Safety Team

TB Assessment - Volunteers who will have "frequent or prolonged contact" with students, including regularly-scheduled classroom volunteering, overnight trips, and field trips where cumulative face-to-face time with students exceeds 8 hours, must be assessed for TB. This assessment consists of a series of yes/no questions and must be administered by our school nurse, John Fitzgerald.

School Chromebooks available for checkout

If you are in need of a Chromebook and/or assistance with internet connectivity for the purposes of completing assigned school work, please fill out the 2021-2022 Equipment and Connectivity Request by clicking HERE.

Once the form is completed, please stop by the school office to check out a Chromebook.

YEARBOOKS ORDERS

To order your yearbook:

Go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate

Use school code: 1015284017252550

See flier for details

Your yearbook order includes two FREE custom pages. Click here for instructions on creating your pages. These pages appear ONLY in your yearbook.

You may also purchase "recognition ads" for your student. Click here for instructions on creating your special ads. These ads appear in ALL yearbooks. Discounted pricing for these ads continues through the end of October.

CLASS TRIPS

4th Grade Class Trip - MANDATORY MEETING FOR REGISTERED TRAVELERS!

Parents and Students registered for the Sacramento/San Francisco Class Trip MUST attend this meeting.

Time: Feb 9, 2022 03:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91445933128?pwd=T0xXVXBxYVN1eCt1VlFCangyUDY5QT09


Meeting ID: 914 4593 3128

Passcode: 943912

One tap mobile

+14086380968,,91445933128#,,,,*943912# US (San Jose)

+16699006833,,91445933128#,,,,*943912# US (San Jose)


Total Cost is $315.00 (Price breakdown and payments below)

December 6th- Sign ups Begin- $100.00 Deposit* (Forms need to be completed and returned to your site's office; $50 of deposit is non-refundable; *If you choose to pay in the office, payment must be received no later than Friday, December 10th to hold your spot)

February 11th - $115 due (2nd payment)

March 21st - $100 due (final payment)

The registration link and camp information will be emailed to all 5th grade parents this week.

The link will be 'LIVE' promptly at 10:00am on Monday, December 6th.

REGISTRATION LINK

5th Grade Pathfinder Camp

THERE IS A WAIT LIST FOR THIS TRIP.

Pathfinder Ranch Science Camp is located in Idyllwild, CA.

Camp dates: April 18-20, 2022

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

6th Grade Class trip to ASTROCAMP - Feb 28-Mar 2, 2022

We have an extra spot!

Please call the front office if you would like to register your 6th grade student for this camp.

6th grade students have the opportunity to attend a 3 day/2 night adventure at Astrocamp!

Trip dates: February 28- March 2, 2022

Where: Astrocamp - located in Idyllwild, CA

How much: $300 per student (payable in 3 installments of $100 each)

CAMP BROCHURE

Counselor's Corner

School Counselor

Kattie Orian

Visit her resource page and get to know her better!

You can reach her by email at korian@classicalacademy.com or drop by her office (Room 204). Zoom appointments are available as well.

Field Trip Information

5th Grade Field Trip - JA Biztown - February 10, 2022

JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular program allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students always have a great time on this day trip. 5th graders will be transported by school bus to and from Biztown, located in San Diego.

Bus will leave CAV campus at 8:30 am

Bus will return to CAV campus at 3:30pm

NO 5th grade class on campus on Feb 10.


Schoology Courses & Groups/Resources


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.

Do you have an event you'd like to share with our school community?

Send details to mvaldovinos@classicalacademy.com to have it posted in our community section.

28 DAYS OF MUSEUM FUN

February is Museum Month!

Explore the fun during San Diego Museum Month with 50% off admission to 45+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more. Just pick up your pass at a San Diego Macy’s store or one of 75 libraries throughout San Diego County.

Present your discount pass during February 2022 for up to four (4) half-price admissions at participating museums and cultural attractions. Keep your Museum Month Pass so you can celebrate arts and culture all month long! Check out this Museum Month Neighborhood Guide here to find the museums right in your neighborhood.



Dear Classical Academy Vista Families,


Registration for the Spring 2022 season is now open! Ages 4-14

Register Now for Spring 2022

VIsta Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Vista Farmers Market

345 South Melrose Drive

Vista, CA 92081


Dozens of farmers selling what we grow-- local, organic, certified and in-season produce.


Additional Dates:


One Team Scavenger Hunt Oceanside

by Puzzling Adventures

Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. All you need is your own mobile device and an Internet connection.


PARENT FORMS

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!


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.

MEAL PROGRAM

We are pleased to offer every student one free meal kit each day they are on campus. Meals must be pre-ordered through Boonli and will be available to pick up various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules.

The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a free, nutritious breakfast meal every school day. Our breakfast program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Pre-packaged Breakfast Kits must be pre-ordered through Boonli, and are available at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules. When students arrive on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All meals must be pre-ordered online by noon the day before your student is on campus. (Click here for instructions on how to order)

Additionally, please refer to the 2021/2022 Meal Sites for Students for a list of alternate food service sites that are available across San Diego County. Any child 18 or younger can go to any of the school sites listed and receive food during this period.

Questions? Call our front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com


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

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

Parking policies will be provided soon.

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.

For a list of archived posts, click HERE

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