Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
Nov 13-17, 2023
What's going on this week?
Monday, Nov 13
Homeschool day for all tracks
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum Field Trip! 10-2pm
Tuesday, Nov 14
Tracks A and M on campus
Wednesday, Nov 15
Tracks A and M on campus
Thursday, Nov 16
Tracks B and M on campus
Friday, Nov 17
Tracks B and M on campus
M Track Office Hours 9-11am
Last day for Unit 2
Next week...
🦃Thanksgiving Break Nov 20-24th
Enjoy your holiday break!
We return to campus on Monday, November 27th for Unit 2 Conference week.
Principal's Message
Hi CAV Families,
Unit 2 is checked off! You are ready for Thanksgiving break. I wish you all a wonderful time with family and friends. These breaks allow us time to relax and rejuvenate. We will see you back on November 27th for Unit 2 conferences. M track will not be conferencing and has a normal schedule. If your conference is on a school day, please sign in at the office.
Have a great week!
Take care and see you on campus,
Kirstin Lasto
Current News and Updates
Thanksgiving Break is approaching!
Our campus and office will be closed from
Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th!
CAV SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - Nov 27th-Dec 1st
You are invited!
Shop at our Book Fair the week of Nov 27-Dec 1 (open all day!)
There will all sorts of great books for all ages, posters, fun pens and pencils, journals, and more!
With Christmas right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to grab some fun gifts and stocking stuffers while helping our school at the same time!
📕Set up a Student E-Wallet! You add funds, your student can use the funds to shop at the book fair!
📗You can also contribute to your Teacher's E-Wallet so they can buy books for their classes!
📙Can't make it to the book fair in person? Shop online from Nov 27th through Dec 10th
(NOTE: 25% of proceeds of online sales benefit our school)
Thank you for continuing to support our school!
Unit 3 Field Trip Announcement
Join us at Knotts Berry Farm on Monday, January 22, 2024
Bring the whole family!
Sign up in the front office
Spots are still available for the 4th grade class trip to Sacramento and San Francisco!
4th Grade Class Trip
February 26-28, 2024 - Sign up open now!
Secure your 4th graders spot before August 31st for this great adventure to Sacramento, Coloma and San Francisco!
Registration for this trip is open now.
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!
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!
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
Riptide Parent Alliance
Hello Classical Academy Vista Families. We are so excited to introduce The Riptide Parent Alliance for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year.
We are a group of parents who are planning community building fundraisers and events for our families to enjoy.
If you have any questions or would like to find out how you can help, feel free to send us an email.
Riptide Alliance cannot wait to meet you and We are all so excited for the new school year.
Thank you
The Riptide Alliance
Carolann Lucian
Kara Lowery
Vicky Mendoza
Gina Chaney
Contact: riptideparentalliance@gmail.com
Medication Policy for 2023-24 School Year
The California Department of Education requires that a signed doctor's note be provided to your child's school for any student medications which are kept on campus or carried by students while they are on campus. Please note that ANY medication, including over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol and cough drops, MUST have a signed doctor's note to be allowed on campus for student safety.
Class Trips
5th Grade Pathfinder Camp - April 8-10, 2024
This is an optional 3 day, 2 night trip.
Due to limited space, spots will be assigned by lottery.
This link will go live on 11/27/23 at 8 AM and will close at 11:59PM on 11/29/23
Questions? Email Caitlyn Avila - cavila@classicalacademy.com
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on A, B, and C Track on a lottery basis.*
Cost: The cost per student is $350.00. Cost includes transportation from Classical Academy Vista to Pathfinder, your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities), a camp T Shirt, and transportation from Pathfinder back to CAV.
Chaperone cost is $350 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
December 4th: $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
January 29th– 2nd payment of $125 due
March 4th– Final payment of $125 due *No refunds given after 1/26/2024*
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available, we will hold a sign up from 11/27-11/29. Once the sign ups close at 11:59PM on 11/29/23, we will randomly select students by lottery to attend. Families who are randomly selected will be notified by email by 11/30/23 and MUST follow the instructions in the email to sign up and pay by 12/4/23, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please note filling out this form DOES NOT secure your child's spot for Pathfinder. You will be notified on 11/30/23 if your child was randomly selected to attend. We will email you to complete your paperwork and deposit, this will be due NO LATER THAN 12/4/23. Your student's spot is NOT reserved until all steps are completed.
4th Grade Class Trip
February 26-28, 2024 - Sign up open now!
Secure your 4th graders spot before August 31st for this great adventure to Sacramento, Coloma and San Francisco!
Registration for this trip is open now.
All 6th grade students at Classical Academy Vista have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Idyllwild, California to participate in AstroCamp on February 26-28, 2024.
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on A, B, and C Track on a lottery basis.*
6th Grade Astrocamp
Camp spots are now full, but you may still be added to a wait list - please email cavila@classicalcademy.com.
Cost: The cost per student is $400.00. Cost includes transportation from Classical Academy Vista to AstroCamp, your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities), a camp T Shirt, and transportation from AstroCamp back to CAV.
Chaperone cost is $400 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
October 30th: $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable), Permission click form is due and your completed AstroCamp Student Health Form is due.
November 27th– 2nd payment of $150 due
January 8th– Final payment of $150 due *No refunds given after 11/17/23
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
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.
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!
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 Volunteer Program 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
Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
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!
Student Illness
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!
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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