Classical Academy Vista
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Our office and campus is CLOSED from April 3-7
We will be back in the office on Monday, April 10
Enjoy your Spring Break!
It's Springtime!
**There will be NO 6th grade classes on campus this week due AstroCamp**
Monday, April 10
Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, April 11
Tracks A & M on campus
PE Testing - 5th and 7th grade
Wednesday, April 12
Tracks A & M on campus
PE Testing - 5th and 7th grade
Thursday, April 13
Tracks B & M on campus
PE Testing - 5th and 7th
Friday, April 14
Track B on campus
Principal's Message to Families
Hi CAV Families,
We are in our last week before Spring break. Our 5th graders had a wonderful time at Pathfinder and the 6th grade is on their way today for Astro Camp. We are hoping for sunnier days as the rain had kept us inside. I think we are all done with the rain. I hope you were able to go out and see Frozen, Jr. Mrs. Zynda and her cast put on an amazing performance. Thank you, Musical Theater, for your time and effort in putting on a great show.
After Spring Break, we will be wrapping up the year with a lot of events. Please check here or on Schoology for those dates. Our Art Show will be on a Saturday, April 29th from 10-12. It is for all to come and explore our showcase of the year. We will have our halls filled with student pieces and some performances. I hope you can joy us.
I hope you all have a wonderful week as we gear up for our last vacation of the year.
Take care,
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
Please be aware that The Classical Academies will no longer send notification letters to parents regarding their symptomatic student.
Letters will still be sent in relation to students who report a COVID-19 positive.
Symptomatic Students:
Students who appear ill (ie. fever, stomach aches, diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting) should not be sent to school
If your student is sick, please call the front office
Cold, allergy, flu and COVID symptoms all look alike. It is important to not self-diagnose these symptoms
If your student experiences any of the following symptoms: fever, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, more tired than normal, we recommend taking a COVID test when symptoms begin and before returning to school. Free test kits are available at the front office
A student must be fever free without the use of fever-reducing medicine (i.e. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen) for 24 hours before returning to school
If you have any questions, please reach out to healthandsafety@classicalacademy.com. Thank you and please stay healthy!
8TH GRADE PHOTOS NEEDED!
Attention 8th grade PARENTS
Our amazing 8th grade students will be promoting on Thursday, June 1st!
We would love to include your 8th grader's photos in the Promotion Slideshow.
Please upload 3 different pictures - 1 Baby Picture, 1 current picture and 1 additional picture (you choose!)
USE THIS LINK TO UPLOAD YOUR PICTURES - by the deadline of April 29th
If you would like to donate or volunteer to help with 8th grade promotion, please contact Caitlyn - cavila@classicalacademy.com
Classical Academy High School's production of Guys & Dolls
March 30th-April 2nd
Special Ticket pricing for TCA students and staff (Friday show only)
LETS GO PADRES!!
Padres Charter School Night - May 1st
Reds vs Padres - Monday, May 1, 2023
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 1, 2023!
Use the link or scan the QR code in the flier.
Your student is invited to come dance with the CAH Dance Team
at
THE STINGRAY DANCE CLINIC
Friday, April 14th
4-6 pm
at Coastal Academy K-8 Barn
Cost = $25 per dancer
Information & Registration Visit
bit.ly/DC4-14
This will be our last dance clinic for the school year!
Questions? Email StingrayDance@classicalacademy.com
Unit 5 On Campus Field Trip -
CAV ART SHOW
Saturday, April 29th, 10-12pm
FREE EVENT
Questions? Contact Kris Orman
korman@classicalacademy.com
Math Helpline
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents in 4th-8th grade! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
Join by checking your Schoology math course or TCAlearn.com/MathHelpline
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 attend 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! (or bookmark this link for easier access)
Share Your Stories!
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!
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!
"Red Carpet Night" Middle School Dance
ASB's Middle School Dance will take place on Friday, May 5th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Assembly Room
Open to all CAV 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Click on image or use this link to sign up
Donation Items Always Needed
Volunteer Hours can be earned with donations!
Every $10 = 1 hour
CAV Sports and Activities
Pickleball Club
Who: 4th-8th Grade
Where: Thibodo Park, 1150 Lupine Hills Dr., Vista, CA.
When: 1:30pm Fridays
Are you interested in joining in the fun?
Questions? Contact Treina Nash 760-685-1901
Class Trips
Registration for next school year's 8th Grade East Coast Trip is OPEN!
8th Grade East Coast Trip
Attention Current 7th Grade Families
Registration for the 2023 East Coast Trip is now open for current 7th graders that will be 8th grade CAV students next school year. Mr. Powell will be hosting in person and zoom info meetings starting in February.
Friday, February 17th at 10am - Zoom Meeting Link
Trip Dates: November 9-16, 2023
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: May 19, 2023
Cost: $2899
See the Frequently Asked Questions link below for more information. See you on the trip!
Field Trip Information
Our Unit 5 Field Trip
CAV Art Show
When: Saturday, April 29th
Time: 10am-12pm
Question? Contact Art Teacher, Kris Orman - korman@classicalacademy.com
Unit 6 On-Campus
Field Trip
Kids Marketplace is coming soon!!
This is your opportunity to market and sell your own handmade items or create a carnival-style game!
Get creative and crafty!
What will you sell? How will you market your items?
Each student that signs up will have half of a 6ft table to display and sell your items on Marketplace Day
Monday, May 22nd, 10am-12pm
Advertise beforehand with colorful posters that you can display in the hallways!
There are guidelines to follow and you must sign up to sell at this event.
No sign up needed to attend - everyone is welcome to come and shop!
Deadline to sign up to for a selling table: May 8th
Counselor's Corner
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.
Virtual Calm Room
Sometimes life is challenging and we experience distress. This Virtual Calm Room was created to serve as a break and to help you find new ways to identify & manage strong emotions and build your resilience. These resources will hopefully allow you to reset back to a calm state of mind and body.
We encourage you to make it a priority to care for yourself in healthy ways. Not all coping strategies will feel right so we encourage you to explore some and find what works for YOU!
Lab Opportunities on Campus
Questions about Sing! Play! Dance! or Piano Lessons? Please contact Kristin Allen-Farmer @831.247.0717
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.
Meet Ash - almost ready for adoption!
Furballs Furever
Founded by Kat Chilidonia - CAV Music Teacher - Furballs Furever Rescue, is a nonprofit 501c3, animal rescue. We are 100% donation based and volunteer run.
Our mission: Abandoned, unwanted but never unloved. We here at Furballs Furever Rescue have made it our mission to rescue and vet as many furballs as we can get our hands on. We also vow to love them until we are able to find them their perfect Furever home.
Please visit the Furballs Furever website if you are interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering!
Drop-In Volleyball
Genuine Volleyball is offering Jr Clinics for boys and girls ages 7-14.
Fridays, 4-5:30pm
Geared toward beginners, these clinics will teach the mechanics of volleyball in a group setting.
Daily drop in fee - $20 (can be paid online or at the clinic)
Questions? Call 760-505-7766
Genuine Volleyball is located at
1223 AVENIDA CHELSEA
VISTA, 92081
STUDENTS RIDE FREE !
MAY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER
SANDAG's Youth Opportunity Transit Pass allows anyone 18 and under to ride San Diego transit (bus, trolley, Coaster, and Sprinter) for free for the next 14 months starting on May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. There are several ways children and families can take advantage of this opportunity, such as using their existing online bus pass or getting a hard copy card through SANDAG.
In order to take advantage of the free pass, riders must have a Youth PRONTO app account or card. For riders who already have a pass, the rides will automatically be free starting May 1, 2022. Riders who do not have a Youth PRONTO pass may either download one on a smartphone or pick up a free card from the MTS Transit Store, NCTD Customer Service Centers or select community organizations. For more information, visit the SANDAG website.
Meal Program Information
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 the front office and are available for pick up at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules.
The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a complimentary, nutritious breakfast 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 can be requested for your student by filling out a simple form (ask your school’s front office for the sign up form). When students arrive on campus, they will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged Breakfast Kits. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk.
Additionally, please refer to the 2023 Summer Meal Sites for Students for a list of alternate food service sites available across San Diego County.
Questions? Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com
Parent Support and Volunteer Information
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
Questions about volunteering? Contact Caitlyn Avila - cavila@classicalacademy.com
Parent Forms
Please complete this form if you will have someone else picking up your child(ren) from school.
If you have recently moved or have made changes to your current contact information, please fill out this form and turn in to the front office.
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 - or a Self-Carry form must be completed as well and also be signed by your child's doctor.
This form is to be completed a parent/guardian for any student who will be walking/biking home after school.
Sick Child Policy
As we enter into the cold, allergy, flu and holiday season please keep in mind that certain viruses can spread very quickly. Your cooperation in keeping our community healthy is greatly appreciated. Please remind your students to wash their hands often and to not share food and drinks. It is always good to wash hands or use hand sanitizer before eating.
Here are some important reminders regarding our Sick Child policy:
Students who appear ill (ie. fever, stomach aches, diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting) should not be sent to school.
If your student is sick, please call the front office - 760-330-9800.
Cold, allergy, flu and COVID symptoms all look alike. It is important to not self-diagnose these symptoms.
If your student experiences any of the following symptoms: fever, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, more tired than normal, we recommend taking a COVID test when symptoms begin and before returning to school. Free test kits are available at the front office.
A student must be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medicine (i.e. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen) for 24 hours before returning to school.
Thank you and we hope you all stay healthy!
Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
New Drop Off and Pick Up Directions
The construction zone has been fenced! When you drive on campus this week, things are going to look quite different.
Please be patient with us as we all get used to the new traffic flow.
View this diagram for the new route!
Read Mrs. Lasto's email regarding theses changes here.
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
Visitors and Volunteer Guidelines
VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES
ALL visitors/parents/guardians who will be coming on campus MUST sign in at the front desk and obtain a Visitors Badge.
Please have your ID ready the first time you check in. After this 1st check-in, we will not require your ID. You may provide your name at the front desk and we will print you a visitor's badge.
If you will be volunteering in a classroom or plan on volunteering in the future, please email Caitlyn Avila and she will send you the Volunteer Letter/Survey that is required to be completed in order to volunteer on our campus. cavila@classicalacademy.com
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
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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