Classical Academy Vista
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August 26-30, 2024
Did you miss our Back to School letter? You can view it HERE.
This week:
Monday, Aug 26 - Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, Aug 27 - 1st day on campus for Tracks A and M
Wednesday, Aug 28 - Tracks A and M on campus
Thursday, August 29th - 1st day on campus for Track B
Friday, August 30th - Track B on campus
Message from Principal Lasto
Hi CAV Families,
We have new parking open for families and a new plan for pick-up. Please watch Mr. Dave's video on the plan to keep the kids safe and get you on your way. If you are allowing your students to walk off campus, they can not be picked up in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill. Walk off campus is for those needed to walk home or meet up at one of the stores in the area. The owners of the parking lot will not allow you to park there for pick-up. Please be mindful of our neighboring community.
We can't wait to see you on campus! You can bookmark this page and review it weekly. All the information you need about campus events and updates can be found on this page. Just reach out if you need anything.
Kirstin Lasto
CAV Principal
Current News and Updates
If you have questions about this workshop, please contact saguilar@classicalacademy.com
Did you miss Picture Day?
Don't worry! One more chance for pictures on 9/3
In Search Of Parent Volunteers!
The Shark Shack will be OPEN during all school lunches during the week of Sep 3-6 but needs YOU to be successful!
Please consider donating your time - there are 2 hour shifts* open for any parents/guardians willing to help out! (setting up, selling items, collecting cash, maintaining the peace!)
Please click here to sign up for a time slot!
Questions? Please contact riptideparentalliance@gmail.com
*Don't forget to log your volunteer hours!
Interested in playing Beach Volleyball?
Interested in Band or Choir?
Click HERE to learn about the Classical Academy Music Program!
Questions? Please email jstubbs@classicalacdemy.com
The Coastal Academy High School Cheer squad will be hosting a mini stingray cheer camp for boys and girls ages 5 years thru 8th grade! This is a fun and athletic way to learn cheers while meeting new friends!
If you have an individual that is interested please complete THIS FORM and see the attached flyer.
Come Dance with the CAH Dance Team
at the Stingray Dance Clinic
Monday, August 26th from 3-5 pm
Cost = $40 (includes t-shirt)
* Dancers attending the clinic have the option to perform at
CAH Football Game on Sat. 8/31 from 4:30 - 6 pm
*Additional practice on Fri. 8/30 from 3:30-5 pm & permission slip is required
Information/Details visit bit.ly/cah824
Questions: Contact stingraydance@classicalacademy.com
Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings welcome!
These events are great because of YOU! Please consider bringing an item to share:
Stay awhile after Parents-n-Pastries! Our leaders want to answer your questions and hear your ideas!
Join them at the picnic tables in the playground area after students are released to their classrooms
Shark Shack will be open during all school lunch breaks Sept 3-6th. Cash only
All proceeds directly benefit our school events!
Student Meal Program
The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit and/or one free lunch meal kit each day they are on campus for an educational purpose lasting longer than 2 hours.
Students can choose from the available pre-packaged breakfast kit or pre-packaged lunch kit at the scheduled appropriate meal time.
Each pre-packaged breakfast kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, applesauce or juice, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. Lunch items may include chicken salad, Wow Butter, hummus, sunflower kernels, cheese sticks, soy nuts, applesauce or juice, dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk.
Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
In order to keep our meal kit supply stocked, it is important to that parents fill out this form. This will help us know how many students will be requesting meals. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM
For any questions, please email Amanda Burton - aburton@classicalacademy.com
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phones and Personal Electronics
Please review our school's Cell Phone and Smartwatch Policy. Highlights from the policy are written below. To see the full policy and all details, CLICK HERE for the Parent and Student Handbook on pages 30-31.
Cell Phones
Students may have personal cell phones on campus but they must be turned off or silenced and placed in their backpacks while on school grounds (including break, lunch, and after school activities).
If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian for any reason during the school day, they may use the front office phone or they may use their cell phone in the front office with permission. If a parent needs to contact a student, they should contact the front office, not the student’s personal cell phone.
Students may use their cell phone after dismissal time, when the school day has concluded.
SmartWatches
The Classical Academies recognizes that students may wear or carry smartwatches or other devices for health and/or safety reasons such as emergency communication or location tracking. During the school day, students are not permitted to use their smartwatch for calling, messaging, texting, surfing the internet, social media, or taking photos except in the case of a real emergency or with permission from the teacher.
The device is to be set on silent mode during the school day so that there will not be disruptions to the classroom. If a student uses a smart watch for anything besides checking the time, the device may be confiscated until the end of the day.
Parents can help the school enforce this policy by not texting their children or calling them during the day. If a parent needs to contact their child they should phone the school office and the message will be relayed promptly.
Class Trips for 4th-8th Grade
7th Grade Catalina Island Trip - Sept 16-18
All spots filled - please email cavila@classicalacademy.com to be put on the wait list
All 7th grade students at Classical Academy Vista have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Catalina Island, California to participate in Catalina Island's Marine Institute camp on September 16-18, 2024.
Please note, this trip is an optional educational trip. Spots are limited and are open to all students on M and C Track on a lottery basis.*
Cost: The cost per student is $450.00. Cost includes transportation from Classical Academy Vista to Catalina (by bus/ferry), your time at camp (including meals once at camp, and all activities), a camp T Shirt, and transportation from Catalina back to CAV.
Chaperone cost is $350 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
April 29th-May 1st: Sign Ups open via google sheets.
May 2nd: A Lottery for students signed up will take place and students chosen by lottery will be notified
May 10th: $150 deposit is due ($75 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
July 15th– 2nd payment of $150 due
August 12th– Final payment of $150 due
*No refunds given after 06/18/24*
Please understand it is your responsibility to make your payments on time. Late payments may be subject to removal of your student(s) spot on the trip.
5th Grade Pathfinder Camp - Oct 28-30-2024
A few spots remain! Email cavila@classicalacademy.com to register.
5th grade students have the opportunity to attend this 3 day-2 night camp coming up in October.
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 $400.00. 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 $300 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
June 14th: $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable) your Permission click form is due, and your health form online is due.
August 16th– 2nd payment of $150 due
September 20th– Final payment of $150 due *No refunds given after 7/30/2024*
8th Grade East Coast Trip - Nov 14-21, 2024
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
4th Grade Sacramento/San Franciso Trip - March 24-26, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS: Marshall Gold Discovery Park, Coloma Gold Panning, Sutter's Fort, California State Capitol, Old Town Sacramento
Jelly Belly Factory, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Cable Cars and much more...
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.
Field Trip Information
Our Unit 1 All School Field Trip will take place at the Pumpkin Station!
Join us on September 30th from 9-12pm
Sign up in the front office
Questions?
Contact cavila@classicalacademy.com
Digital Account Details and Technical Support
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.
Meet Anna! She is a 2 yr old kitty 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
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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