Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
March 4-8, 2024
This week:
Monday, Mar 4 - Homeschool Day for all tracks
Tuesday, Mar 5
Tracks A and M on campus
Morning Assembly OUTSIDE!!!! 8:45am
Wednesday, Mar 6
Tracks A and M on campus
Thursday, Mar 7
Tracks B and M on campus
Friday, March 8
Track B on campus
M Track Office Hours 9-11am
Saturday, March 9th - Super STEM Saturday at CSUSM
Unit 4 Conference week coming up! March 11-15
Principal's Message
Hi CAV Families,
Welcome to March and very exciting news for Vista! On Tuesday morning, we are meeting in front of our playground. It is time to bring back our assemblies and invite you to the opening of our playground. Yes, we are finally able to open it up and enjoy this amazing space.
Come join us on Tuesday at 8:45 am in the roundabout for our assembly and opening of the playground. We will have a short assembly and then open up the area for exploration and play. We invite all of our CAV community to come by. The students that are on campus that day will have until 9:15 to enjoy our new grounds. We have waited a long time for this moment and are ready to see families enjoy!
Take care and have a great week,
Kirstin Lasto
Current News and Updates
Shark Shack Needs Parent Volunteers!
The Riptide Parent Alliance will be bringing back hot food for the next Shark Shack but we need volunteers to help run it!
Volunteer times are 3-hour slots. Please consider helping so we can continue to offer more hot food items during lunch break!
CAV Musical Theater presents...
Tickets are on sale now!
Main Performances Show Dates/Times:
https://sites.google.com/view/cavmttix/
Its going to be a fantastic show at the Oceanside Performing Arts Center- we hope to see you there!
**Understudy Performance: Wed. 3/20 @7:30pm
Attention 8th grade families:
If you student is planning to attend 9th grade at Coastal High School, Classical Academy High School Studio or Classical Academy High School Personalized Learning Campus, please see the attached flyer about course selection. The high school counselors will be offering information sessions next week to give an overview of the process and answer questions you may have.
Save the date!
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
10-4pm
Cal State San Marcos University Campus
Super STEM Saturday is a free, educational community event hosted in partnership with California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Children of all ages can discover science, re-imagine technology, create engineering, and explore math.
Join thousands of North County families for a science festival filled with hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and exciting day-of challenges that will ignite your curiosity and deepen your love for STEM. This rain-or-shine event will be held exclusively outdoors to respect your health and safety.
Food trucks will also be on-site for food and beverage purchase. Look for Kona Ice, Devil Dogs BBQ, Born in Brooklyn, Mexico City Cuisine, Starbucks, and more.
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 student's 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!
Purchase your yearbook before the deadline!
Deadline to add your 2 Customizable pages - Order by March 15th
*Customized pages appear ONLY in your yearbook
Deadline to add a recognition ad or page - Order by April 15th!
*recognition pages appear in ALL yearbooks if ordered by the deadline. Create a full page for just $5, a half page for $3 or a quarter of a page for $1. These ads are a wonderful way to congratulate your students for a successful year!
Go to: www.treering.com/validate
Use Passcode: 1015284017252550
Questions? Email tmizuta@classicalacademy.com
Need Volunteer Hours?
Donate concessions for the Pirates of Penzance musical production!
Every $10 spent = 1 hour of volunteer time.
Use this link to see what is needed!
Use this link to log in your volunteer hours
(Remember, your volunteer hours help our school!)
Thank you for supporting our musical theater program!
Diversify Reading Options for M Track!
M track needs books! A Gofundme has been set up to help them reach their goal and they are almost there...
If you are interested in donating, use this link!
Remember all donations count toward your volunteer hours
so don't forget to log those hours in!
Thank you for helping us get more amazing books for our students to enjoy!
8th Grade East Coast Trip (24-25 school year) – Attention Current 7th grade families!
Registration is OPEN for next school year’s 8th grade East Coast Trip. This is an amazing opportunity for your student to tour multiple historical and fantastic places on the East Coast. Check out all the details here.
Quick Facts:
Trip Dates: November 14-21, 2024
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65)
Deposit Due: April 19, 2024
Cost: $3069
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!
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!
Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
The Helpline will be available on the following days and times:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
&
1:00-3:00 PM
Join by checking your Schoology math course or tcalearn.com/mathhelpline
Class Trips
All spots are filled! Please email cavila@classicalacademy.com if you would like to be added to the wait list.
5th Grade Pathfinder Camp - April 8-10, 2024
This is an optional 3 day, 2 night trip.
Questions? Email Caitlyn Avila - cavila@classicalacademy.com
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.
Every Monday from 9:45-10 bring your breakfast, and join Ms. Kattie, via Zoom, for some chatting and games to kick off your week. Mark your calendars, as this will be on-going throuhgout the school year, except school holidays.
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!
Field Trip Information
Save the date!
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
10-4pm
Cal State San Marcos University Campus
Super STEM Saturday is a free, educational community event hosted in partnership with California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Children of all ages can discover science, re-imagine technology, create engineering, and explore math.
Join thousands of North County families for a science festival filled with hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and exciting day-of challenges that will ignite your curiosity and deepen your love for STEM. This rain-or-shine event will be held exclusively outdoors to respect your health and safety.
Food trucks will also be on-site for food and beverage purchase. Look for Kona Ice, Devil Dogs BBQ, Born in Brooklyn, Mexico City Cuisine, Starbucks, and more.
Digital Account Details and Technical Support 2023-24
Don't let technical issues prevent you from getting the most out of our school's digital resources! Check out the information below. If you need to speak to a person, the first place to get help is your teacher or Educational Specialist. If he or she cannot solve the problem for you, they will get help! Keep in mind that not all students will be using all accounts.
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.
Print a copy of this reading minute tracker and take it to Nothing Bundt in San Marcos for a free bundtlet!
Youth Ride Free on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, Coaster & Sprinter
The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP), which allows all riders 18 and under to ride all San Diego County transit systems (bus, trolley, Coaster, Sprinter), including North County Transit District and MTS services for FREE, has been extended through June 2024.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 and under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card, and travel with proof of eligibility. 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 NCTD's Youth Opportunity Pass webpage or the SANDAG website.
FREE Gift for Eligibility Verification
All youth with a YOP account must have their eligibility verified. For a limited time only, while supplies last, receive a FREE gift when you verify your YOP account at any NCTD Customer Service Center. Not sure if your PRONTO YOP eligibility has been verified? Call NCTD Customer Service at (760) 966-6500, Monday-Friday, 7am - 7pm, and weekends and holidays, 8am- 5 pm.
This is Coco, a 6-month female shepherd mix waiting for her Furever home.
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!
Other Important 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 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
Drop Off and Pick Up Directions
We are under construction and anxiously awaiting our beautiful new playground.
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 traffic flow.
View this diagram for the new route!
Reporting your student's illness
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!
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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