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Have a wonderful Thankgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 22-26, 2021
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29-DEC 3
Scholastic Book Fair - You are welcome to shop throughout the day. The book fair will be downstairs in the C-Track Lobby all week!
ASB Candy Grams on Sale - Send a sweet message to your friends/students! ($1 each)
Dads-n-Donuts this week on Monday, 11/29 (C Track), Wednesday, 12/01 (A Track) and Friday, 12/03 (B Track)
KNOTTS BERRY FARM FIELD TRIP SIGN UP BEGINS NOW! DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
Monday, Nov 29
Regular schedule - 7/8th & C'Lectives on campus
Dad's-n-Donuts 8:15-8:45
Lunch Club 7th/8th grade - Meet Ms Kattie at the picnic tables for fun games during lunch break (11:40am-12:10pm)
Tuesday, Nov 30
Regular schedule
Wednesday, Dec 1
Regular schedule
Dads-n-Donuts 8:15-8:45 am
Thursday, Dec 2
Regular schedule
Friday, Dec 3
Regular schedule
Dads-n-Donuts
CAV Message
We now have our new beautiful bathrooms!
Current News and Updates
Our school campus and office will be closed
November 22-26, 2021
We hope you all enjoy the holiday break.
Happy Thanksgiving!
**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!
Frosh For A Day - Classical Academy High School and Coastal High School
Attention 8th grade parents:
The priority enrollment process for CAHS and Coastal High starts now, and the final priority registration deadline is Friday, January 21, 2022.
All 8th grade TCA, CAMS, Vista, and Coastal students have priority enrollment. Siblings and children of TCA Employees are also eligible.
In order to complete the enrollment process on time and to ensure your spot in one of our high school programs, please plan to attend a high school freshman orientation at one or more of our high school campuses to gather more information.
Knott's Berry Farm - Unit 3 All School Field Trip takes place on Monday, January 10th, 2022
What a great way to celebrate the end of another unit and the beginning of the new year. Join us at Knotts Berry Farm on January 10th and enjoy the park at your leisure!
Sign up open NOW!
Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 10th.
Ages 3 and up: $36 per ticket
Sign up forms are in the front office or you can use this link to sign up and pay online.
Field trip takes place on Monday, January 10th
This is not a drop off event.
LUNCH CLUB - 7TH-8TH GRADE
Bring your lunch and join us for some fun and games! We will meet at the lunch tables, twice a month on Mondays.
Grades 7-8 All Tracks
11:40-12:10 pm
Upcoming dates: Monday-October 18th, Monday-November 1st, Monday-November 15th, Monday-November 29th
Questions? Email Ms. Kattie, korian@classicalacademy.com
*New* BREAKFAST CLUB-GRADES 1-3 & 4-6
Bring your breakfast and join us for some fun and games before school! All tracks welcome.
Grades 1-3 will meet on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays
8:15-8:45 am
Upcoming dates: Wednesday-October 13th, Friday-October 29th, Wednesday, November 10th, Friday, November 19th, Wednesday, December 8th.
Grades 4-6 will meet on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:15 - 8:45 am
Upcoming dates: Tuesday-October 12th, Thursday-October 28th, Tuesday-November 9th, Tuesday-December 7th
Questions? Email Ms. Kattie, korian@classicalacademy.com
YEARBOOKS ORDERS
To order your yearbook:
Go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate
Use school code: 1015284017252550
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.
Scholastic Book Fair coming Nov 29th through Dec 3
Shop in-person or visit our Virtual book fair!
The book fair will take place from Tuesday, November 30th through Friday, December 3rd (Noon). Families can stop by at any time during the day. Tons of great books and fun items will be on display on the first floor in our C track lobby. Christmas time is right around the corner and books make great gifts!
We need parent volunteers! Earn some hours by running the register during the Book Fair.
If you are interested, use this link to sign up for a time slot (or a few!)
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.
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!
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The State of California recently issued a State Public Health Officer Order requiring all TK-12 school workers - including volunteers - to provide proof of COVID vaccination or get tested once per week. This will apply to most of our volunteers who wish to help in the classroom or on campus. If you know you will be volunteering in the classroom or for any school function, please contact our front office and we will provide you with further information/nstructions.
Thank you!
CLASS TRIPS
4th Grade Class Trip - There is now a wait list for this trip
OUr 4th grade students have the opportunity to join their classmates on an adventure to Sacramento, Coloma and San Francisco
Students will visit historical sites, learn more about our state and nation.
Trip dates: February 28-March 2, 2021
Cost: $854.00 Student Quad Occupancancy*
Other occupancy options are available online (See flier for all details and to register online)
6th Grade Class trip to ASTROCAMP - Feb 28-Mar 2, 2022
THIS TRIP IS FULL - WE HAVE STARTED A WAIT LIST.
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)
USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE WAIT LIST
$100 deposit due at registration
2nd Payment due November 15th USE THIS LINK TO MAKE 2ND PAYMENT OR PAY IN THE FRONT OFFICE - WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECKS AND CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Counselor's Corner
Meet Our New School Counselor!
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.
C Track Updates
Check back soon for C track updates!
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.
SPOTS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT - PLEASE CALL THE FRONT OFFICE TO SIGN UP.
TOTAL COST: $47
Schoology Courses & Groups/Resources
Schoology Video Tutorials:
Parent and Student Accounts (What’s the difference?) (2:55)
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.
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 from 8:00am to 1:00pm
345 South Melrose Drive
Additional Dates:
One Team Scavenger Hunt Oceanside
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.
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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LUNCH CLUB - 7TH-8TH GRADE
Bring your lunch and join us for some fun and games! We will meet at the lunch tables, twice a month on Mondays.
Grades 7-8 All Tracks
11:40-12:10 pm
Upcoming dates: Monday-October 18th, Monday-November 1st, Monday-November 15th, Monday-November 29th
Questions? Email Ms. Kattie, korian@classicalacademy.com
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