Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
Sept 19-23, 2022
This Week:
Monday, Sept 19
7th grade Catalina trip (Students leave early Monday morning! 9/19
We will not have any classes on campus for 7th grade for the week of Sept 19-23 due to this class trip
1st Cooking Round the World class starts today (must have registered through Cooking Round the World) 9 am
Tuesday, Sept 20
Regular schedule -Tracks A & M
Wednesday, Sept 21
Regular schedule - Tracks A & M
Thursday, Sept 22
Regular schedule - Tracks B & M
Friday, Sept 23
Regular schedule - Track B
Principal's Message to Families
Hi CAV Families,
Seventh grade is off to Catalina! The bus left early this morning with lots of excited campers. We can't wait to hear the stories when they return.
Game Night and Open House is next week, September 28th. We are looking for more signups. Teachers have selected games for each classroom. We will have pizza and fun! Please sign up by Thursday, Sept. 22st at 12. If we don't get enough sign-ups, we will cancel this event and look for something else to bring the community together.
I hope you have a great week. We are getting closer to the end of Unit 1. Don't forget to share our school with your friends. We have openings in all grade levels.
Take care and have a great week,
Kirstin Lasto
Current News and Updates
Open House and Game Night At CAV!
Bring your family to visit your classrooms, eat some pizza and play some games!
Do you know someone looking for a new school? Bring them, too! Open House is open to all of our families and friends.
5-7pm, Wednesday, Sept 28
RSVPs by Sept. 22st at 12 pm. We can make sure to have enough pizza for everyone!
Games in the Classrooms Link
Soccer Night
Come join fellow Classical Academy students, families and friends for Soccer Night at the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club match on Saturday, September 17, 2022! Cheer on club EVP & Manager former US Men’s National Team legend Landon Donavon and his high-flying team, currently league-leaders in scoring and 2nd in the USL Western Conference. If you’ve never experienced a Loyal match day, you’re in for a treat! The soccer is incredible, and the atmosphere is electric.
Tickets start at $15. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
All Classical Academies attendees are invited to a post-game photo on the soccer field, taken by the official SD Loyal photographer. Make your way to midfield at the end of the game for this opportunity.
Receive discounted SD Loyal gear by signing up for the newsletter using this link. Once signed up, you will get 15% off when buying merchandise at the game or The Shop at the offices in Mission Valley.
Auditions will be open to all 4th-8th grade students.
Date: Monday, October 17th,2022
Location: Music Room 110
Dance auditions from 10-11am
Singing auditions between 11am and 2pm
-Must complete both parts of the audition
-Please prep a 1 min song with accompaniment/karaoke, not from Frozen. (Must bring your own device to play song-cell phone, ipad, etc)
Email rzynda@classicalacademy.com if you have questions.
Yearbook Orders
Place your order early and save 10%!
Deadline to order: March 31st, 2023
Recognition Ad Deadline: March 31st, 2023
What is a recognition ad? You (parents) can purchase a section of a page (or a whole page) to make a dedication to your student(s). It can be a picture, a drawing, a collage of pictures - however you want to celebrate your student and their accomplishments this year. These "ads" will be printed in every yearbook.
Every yearbook order also includes 2 custom pages that print ONLY in your yearbook. Click on fliers below for details on how to place a recognition ad or purchase a yearbook.
22-23 Yearbook Account Sign Up Link
CAV School Passcode: 1015284017252550
10% if ordered before 9/30
Recognition Ads
Información en español
LIVE ONLINE HELP FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
Cooking Round The World @ CAV
*New* class offered for 6-8th grade!
Max class size: 12 students
9-10:30 1st - 5th grade
11:00-12:30 - 6th-8th grade
NEW SESSION DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Is your student interested in learning about different foods from around the world? Cooking Round The World will be returning to CAV after many years to offer fun cooking classes that will take students through an international culinary journey.
Cost: $120
Next session dates to be announced soon!
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
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!
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!
Class Trips
4th Grade Field Trip - San Francisco/Sacramento
Our 4th grade families have the opportunity to attend a 3 day, 2 night class trip to Sacramento/Coloma/San Francisco.
This adventure will take our 4th grade students (and their chaperone*) to American historical sites including Sutter's Fort, the California State Capitol building and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Click here to view the information flier
All registration for this trip is handled by Students On Tour.
Register Online at studentsontour.com by 9/2/2022
Tour Code: T236001A
Password: 145235
Trip Dates: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2023
Cost per person: $949 (quad occupancy - you may opt for your own room, however, that will affect the cost and must be requested through Students On Tour)
*Please note one adult chaperone is required to attend this trip with your student.
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.
Hello All! So excited to have kids back on campus. We are starting off the year reminding students to "Start with Hello." Encourage your students to meet someone new, start a conversation with kids they don't usually talk to, and simply start by saying "Hello."
I will be wearing green to support hello week, so you are welcome to do so as well. Students who were here last year may remember the class lesson I did, but I have attached a fun hello song for lower elementary. You can play it for them daily and encourage kindness and being inclusive of everyone at school. For upper grades, the below video gives a good overview of what Start With Hello means. Thank you all!
Lower Elementary Hello Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3XPRgf4qG4
Grades 4-8 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_djYrDRqE
Field Trip Information
Unit 2 Field Trip to be announced soon!
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.
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 2022 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 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.
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
* 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!
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
Questions about volunteering? Contact Caitlyn Avila - cavila@classicalacademy.com
Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
School Drop Off and Pick Up
Drop Off at 8:30 with assembly starting at 8:45
Classes start at 9:00
If you are late, you will need to check in at the office.
Pick up for K-2 is 3:00pm and 3-8 is 3:30pm
·K-2 pickup will be ONE LANE ONLY (right lane)
·3-8 pickup will separate into two lanes by First letter of last name (younger siblings will be escorted to the pick-up area)
CAV Families will be entering into the left lane from University Dr. The school next door will use the right lane. DL (Dual Language) will turn at the first right turn, while CAV will continue to the second right turn and will snake through the parking lot.
There will be ONE LANE (right lane) for K-2 pick-up at 3pm.
We will create TWO lanes of traffic (one for A-K on the left and one for L-Z on the right for 3rd-8th pick-up at 3:30pm).
We will be guiding you through the process and directing traffic to create a safe drop off and pick up area. Here is a flyer on how we direct track through the parking lot.
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
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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