Classical Academy Vista
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May 1-5, 2023
It's Springtime!
Monday, May 1
Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, May 2
Tracks A & M on campus
Wednesday, May 3
Tracks A & M on campus
Thursday, May 4
Tracks B & M on campus
Star Wars Dress Up Day! May the 4th be with you!
Friday, May 5
B Track on Campus
Middle School Dance 5:30-7:30pm (in the Assembly Room - 302)
Principal's Message to Families
Hi CAV Families,
I hope you were able to come out to the Art Show. We had amazing artists who showcased their work throughout the building. The event was a success and thank you to Kris, Shanna, and Rebecca, for a wonderful day. We are testing in the next following weeks. Please make sure your student get rest and have a great breakfast to help them through these testing periods.
We are having "May the 4th be with You" on Thursday so feel free to dress up in your favorite Star Wars.
Have a wonderful week,
Take care,
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
Let Them Play!
5th Grade Class Project
5th grade has been working together to find ways that they can support our local community. While researching many topics, they decided that they wanted to find a way to raise money for new recess equipment. They have done all of the research for this project, created a Go Fund Me, are now hanging up posters around the school, and completing all of the steps to get this going. These items will be purchased and used for next school year in our current play area as well as our new development when it is ready! Please help these students reach their goals. Reach out to Kersten Mazariego at kmazariego@classicalacademy.com with any questions.
We need YOU!
CAV Parent Ambassadors & Riptide Parent Alliance Interest
Classical Academy Vista, with the help of Parents, is creating teams of Parent/Guardians to help improve communication and engagement within the school community by fundraising, hosting events, etc.
We are looking for a group of 4 to 5 parents/guardians to be a part of our Riptide Parent Alliance. To learn more about what Riptide Parent Alliance is, please read more information here
We are also looking for parent/guardians from each classroom to be a part of our Parent Ambassador's team. To learn more about what Parent Ambassadors are, please read more information here
If you would like to help with future events/fundraisers but can't commit to either of the above teams, you are welcome to volunteer!
If any of the above teams or volunteering interest you, please fill out this form.
"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
$18.50 each
Click on image or use this link to sign up
Operation Gratitude
Every year, CAV participates in Operation Gratitude, which sends thousands of handwritten letters of appreciation, love and support to military and frontline responders. This year, in collaboration with the Elk's Lodge, your letters will be delivered to our local veterans.
You can download a letter template HERE, or pick one up in the front office (see example). A drop box will be available in the front office to deposit your letters. The last day to bring a letter is May 26th.
Caiman Sports Info for Incoming 9th graders
Caiman Way Meeting - Fall Sports
Tuesday, May 23 @ 6:30pm in Caiman Hall
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
This informational meeting focuses on the general logistics of getting involved with any of our Sports Programs at the CAHS Studio Campus. You will also get the opportunity to meet the Athletic Department administrators and our Athletic Trainer who will explain the process of Athletic Clearances which are required to participate in all athletic programs.
The second half of the night is reserved for Fall Sports teams. During this part of the evening, parents and student-athletes can attend a meeting for their specific sport of choice hosted by that sport’s Head Coach. Head Coach’s will share about their program and have time for Q&A.
8th Grade Participation (Football)
Incoming Freshmen (current 8th graders), cannot participate in any football until after their 8th grade graduation.
Summer Training
Summer training (the first football activities incoming freshmen can participate in) will begin June 5th.
Visit the CAHS Sports page for info on all sports opportunities.
To see what’s happening in Caiman Football, please visit caimansports.com/football.
Attn Eighth Grade Dancers!
Try-out Location: Coastal Academy K-8 Barn, 4096 Calle Platino, Oceanside
• Day #1 Learn Routine/Expectations for Try-out on Friday, June 2nd from 4-6 pm
• Day #2 Learn Routine/Expectations for Try-out on Monday, June 5th from 4-6 pm
• Day #3 Dancers Try-out Individually on Tuesday, June 6 from 4-6 pm
• Results will be emailed on or before Friday, June 9 by 5 pm.
STEP ONE: Complete Application Form bit.ly/23-24CAHDanceTryout
Questions/Concerns?
Stingraydance@classicalacademy.com
Math Test-Taking Strategies Workshop Video
The Math Test-Taking workshop was a success! If you missed it, you can watch the recording here: https://tcalearn.com/MathTestTaking
SMART TOOLS FOR SCHOOL with C2K
Get your Computer at an affordable price - REFURBISHED COMPUTERS FROM C2K as low as $100
When: Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Ramona Unified School District @ 720 9th Street, Ramona CA 92065
(Drive Thru Event – entrance to the parking lot will be on Mesa College Drive)
Drive-Thru Event by appointment only
Register by May 6th!
SEE FLIER FOR DETAILS AND SIGN UP LINK
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!
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!
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 - Only 11 spots remain!
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.
Trip Dates: November 9-16, 2023
Registration: Only 11 spots remaining!
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 Ophilia - a 4 yr old black and white short-hair who loves to play with feathers and lasers!
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!
Family Foodie Mondays
Kid's eat free on Mondays at Baby's Burgers!
Located inside CoLab at 2129 Industrial Court in Vista.
Family Friendly with great food options for the kids!
STUDENTS RIDE FREE !
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Youth Ride Free on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER
Youth Ride Free with PRONTO
The Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program allows anyone 18 and under to ride transit for free in San Diego County with a PRONTO youth account, including unlimited rides on the bus, Trolley, COASTER, and SPRINTER.
There are two ways youth can use this program:
For kids with smartphones, they won’t need a physical card, just a virtual card on the app:
Download the free PRONTO app
Sign up for an account to get a virtual pass – this will default to an adult card
Go to the “manage” tab and find the card number [screenshots below]
Then call PRONTO support at 619-595-5636 to convert the virtual card from Adult to Youth during business hours. OR fill out the form at bit.ly/getmyyouthpass: it takes 1-2 business days to process online, and the phone call is immediate.
Without a smartphone:
Pick up a free physical pass from staff at school. These are cards that are already activated as youth passes.
Note: Kids under 6 can ride free – no pass needed – regardless of whether this program is happening.
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
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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