Classical Academy Vista
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK:
**CONFERENCE WEEK**
Monday, March 7
Regular schedule for Monday C'lectives and 7/8
Sports Day - Represent your favorite teams/sport - Dress up in your favorite sports gear!
Tuesday, March 8
CONFERENCE DAY - NO CLASSES ON CAMPUS
Coastal Academy High School Cheerleading Interest Meeting (At Coastal High 3:30pm in Study Hall West)
Wednesday, March 9
Regular schedule - Track A on campus
Sports Day - Represent your favorite teams/sport - Dress up in your favorite sports gear!
Thursday, March 10
CONFERENCE DAY - NO CLASSES ON CAMPUS
Friday, March 11
Regular scheudule - Track B on campus
Sports Day - Represent your favorite teams/sport - Dress up in your favorite sports gear!
Saturday, March 12
SUPER STEM SATURDAY AT CAL STATE SAN MARCOS! 10AM-4PM FREE EVENT FOR ALL!
Homeschooling is a big part of our student's year and we want to show it in our yearbook!
Please email photos of your student homeschooling to tmizuta@classicalacademy.com by March 22nd to include in our 2021-2022 yearbook. Pictures from field trips or other school events are great, too!
Please be sure to include your child's name, teacher and track!
March 31st is the deadline to submit a Recognition Ad for your student(s)! These "ads" are a way to showcase your student and their memories at CAV with pictures, drawings, etc.
1/8 page Ad - FREE
1/4 page Ad - $1.00
1/2 page Ad - $3.00
Full page Ad - $5.00
Use this link to purchase your yearbook and student(s) ad!
School code: 1015284017252550
APRIL 8TH IS THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK
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.
Questions? Email tmizuta@classicalacademy.com
Remember all donations count toward your volunteer hours! (Remember to log in your hours - click on the Volunteer icon at the top of this page)
The cast, crew, and volunteers of Descendants and Lil' Sharks appreciate any and all donations!
Padres vs Cubs - Charter School Appreciation Night – May 9, 2022
Family, friends and Charter School supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park and celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Monday, May 9, 2022!
Arrive early for the Tony Gwynn Shirtsey giveaway!
Order your discounted tickets online here: TCA at Padres 2022.
Deadline to order is April 22, 2022.
Details and ticket prices can be viewed HERE
Your tickets will be sent to you electronically in early May so that you can print them at home. This popular game will sell out – order your tickets early.
Questions? Contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
Do you have an inspirational story of achievement or success to share? We want to recognize your success in our newsletter, on our website, and in social media. Share your success story by completing the form below and uploading a photo or two. (Stories without photos may not be posted) When possible, please write the copy as a news story. Thanks for sharing!
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
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.
Don't miss this show at the AVO theater in downtown Vista.
Tickets to the show go on sale on Monday, February 21st.
$15 each
Show dates:
March 25th - 7pm
March 26th - 2pm and 7pm
March 27th - 2pm
Use this link to order *or* visit vistixonline.com.
Call 760-724-2110 if you prefer to order by phone.
Thank you for your continued support of our musical theater program!
March 8, 2022
Coastal Academy High School
Study Hatll West
3:30 pm
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!
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!
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!
Did you miss the M-Track (7th & 8th) meeting? View the slideshow:
Attention current 7th grade families:
Registration for the 8th grade East Coast Trip has begun!
We are excited to announce the 8th grade trip for the Fall of 2022. We will be having informational meetings for those interested in attending. Those will be announced soon.
Trip Dates: November 10-17, 2022
Registration: Open now to first 50 with waiting list (when waiting list is at 65, we can open up more spots)
Deposit Due: April 29, 2022
Cost: $2599
Flier with details
To register, go to studentsontour.com to register by 04/29/2022 using the following:
Tour code: T225009A
Password: 145118
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.
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
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.
Bring your lunch or just yourself to chat with classmates, play virtual games, and other activities! Let’s spend some time together!
We would like to encourage our 4-8 graders to join us! Lower grades are welcome, too.
Unit 4 "Field Trip" -
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
Parent and Student Accounts (What’s the difference?) (2:55)
How-to-video on adding a Schoology course
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.
Dear Classical Academy Vista Families,
Registration for the Spring 2022 season is now open! Ages 4-14
If you are a student at Classical Academy you can play with Vista Little League regardless of where you live.
Registration prices shown on the website are inclusive of snack bar fees.
Optimist Fields address, where most games will be played: 600 3/4 Optimist Way Vista California United States 92081
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ section
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
345 South Melrose Drive
Dozens of farmers selling what we grow-- local, organic, certified and in-season produce.
Additional Dates:
Saturday, Nov 27, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, Dec 18, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Parking policies will be provided soon.
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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