Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
March 17-21, 2025
Embedded Files
Week of March 17-21
Monday, March 17 - Homeschool day
Tuesday, March 18 - Track A and M on campus
Wednesday, March 19 - Tracks A and M on campus
NO 4th grade on campus today due to field trip to RBV Adobe
Thursday, March 20 - Tracks B and M on campus
Friday, March 21 - Track B on campus
NO 4th grade on campus today due to field trip to Agua Hedionda
M Trk Office Hours 9-11am
Art of Language 11:30-12:30 pm
Social Group 12:30-1:00 pm
Principal's Message to Families
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We want to take a moment to connect with you about an important topic that has been affecting our school community—an increase in bullying, gossip, and rumors among students. As students navigate social dynamics, it’s important that we work together to guide them in making respectful and kind choices.
At Classical Academy Vista, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued. As part of our Leader in Me framework, we encourage students to embody leadership habits that promote empathy, integrity, and personal responsibility in their daily interactions. We invite you to have conversations at home that reinforce these important principles:
Be Proactive – Remind students that they have control over their words and actions. Choosing kindness and avoiding gossip helps create a more supportive school culture.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – Encouraging students to listen with empathy can help them think before they speak and consider the impact of their words.
Think Win-Win – Instead of engaging in hurtful behaviors, students can learn to approach conflicts with solutions that uplift rather than tear others down.
We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these values at home. Here are some questions you can ask to start a dialogue with your child:
How would you feel if someone spread a rumor about you?
Why do you think people gossip, and how can it be harmful?
What would you say to a friend who was spreading rumors about someone else?
What are some ways you can stand up for a friend without being mean to others?
What are some ways to express how you feel without hurting others?
How can “seek first to understand, then to be understood” help during a conflict?
What’s a kind way to ask someone to stop doing something that bothers you?
Together, we can continue to make Classical Academy Vista a place where all students feel supported, included, and excited to come each day. By working as a team—school, families, and students—we can cultivate a culture of respect and kindness that strengthens our entire community.
If you have any concerns or would like additional resources on this topic, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our School Counselor, Kattie Orian. (korian@classicalacademy.com)
Sincerely,
Kirstin Lasto
Principal
Current News and Updates
7th Grade Catalina Class Trip (25-26 school year)
Registration begins April 28th!
Sign ups for our popular 2025-2026 7th Grade Catalina camp are coming up at the end of April!
Please see below for more details about this trip and how to join our lottery starting 4/28/25:
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 15-17, 2025.
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 $475.00. 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 $375 and will be chosen by lottery at a later date.
Payment Schedule:
April 28th-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 2nd-May 9th: $175 deposit is due ($87.50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
July 14th– 2nd payment of $150 due
August 11th– Final payment of $150 due
*No refunds given after 06/17/25*
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.
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available. We will use the sign-ups on this form to lottery out our available spots on 5/2/25. If your student is chosen by lottery to attend, you will be sent a sign up/payment link that MUST be completed by 5/9/25, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please only complete this form if your student is certain they would like to attend and the dates work for your schedule. As a reminder, refunds are not available after 6/17/25.
Camp Activities include:
At Catalina CIMI Fox Landing students will be introduced to the basic concepts of marine science and island ecology. They will learn about preserving our environment as they study living organisms and the plants and animals of a marine ecosystem.
Sleeping in cabins, they will experience camp life, view small animals in their natural habitat, and view clear nights under the stars. They will also learn about the history of Catalina Island and may participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and study a variety of topics such as:
Sharks, Rays, Skates, and Fish
Refuge Lagoon - One of the best snorkeling areas in Catalina
Coastal Bird - Kayak to a bird nesting spot - Bird Rock
Natural History Hike - Learn about island history and ecosystems on several different trails
Intertidal Ecology - Explore the animals of the tide pools
Marine Mammals, Plankton, Algae (Seaweed), and Invertebrates Astronomy Hike Island Ecology Hike
Fox Landing Camp will challenge students through activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and trust walks. Parent chaperones and instructors from the Fox Landing
Camp will supervise students at all times. Instructors are expert guides, swimmers, and divers. They are also first aid certified. They will ensure students are safe while participating in water sports, labs, and field activities.
Please note filling out this form DOES NOT secure your child's spot for Catalina. You will be notified on 5/2/25 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 5/9/25. Your student's spot is NOT reserved until all steps are completed.
This link will go live on 4/28/25 at 8 AM and will close at 11:59PM on 5/1/25
Please email Caitlyn Avila with any questions you may have at cavila@classicalacademy.com
5th Grade Pathfinder Class Trip (25-26 school year)
Registration begins April 28th!
Sign ups for our popular 2025-2026 5th Grade Pathfinder Ranch camp are coming up at the end of April!
Please see below for more details about this trip and how to join our lottery starting 4/28/25:
All 5th grade students at Classical Academy Vista have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip near Mountain Center, California to participate in Pathfinder on October 27-29, 2025.
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 $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:
April 28th-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 2nd-May 9th: $100 deposit is due ($50 of this deposit is non-refundable) and your Permission click form is due.
August 11th– 2nd payment of $150 due
September 15th– Final payment of $150 due
*No refunds given after 07/29/25*
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.
*Due to the popularity of this trip and the limited spaces available. We will use the sign-ups on this form to lottery out our available spots on 5/2/25 and notify families. If your student is chosen by lottery to attend, you will be sent a sign up/payment link that MUST be completed by 5/9/25, or your student(s) risk losing their spot.
Please only complete this form if your student is certain they would like to attend and the dates work for your schedule. As a reminder, refunds are not available after 7/29/2025.
Camp Activities include:
Animal Ecology
Fresh Water Ecology
Archery
Horseback Riding
Climbing wall
Mad Science Fair
Campfire Program
Please note filling out this form DOES NOT secure your child's spot for Pathfinder. You will be notified on 5/2/25 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 5/9/25. Your student's spot is NOT reserved until all steps are completed.
This link will go live on 4/28/25 at 8 AM and will close at 11:59PM on 5/1/25
Please email Caitlyn Avila with any questions you may have at cavila@classicalacademy.com
Rescheduled for May 7th
LEADER IN ME TRAINING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE - WE WILL INFORM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Workshop
All materials will be provided. If you do not already have the book (7 Habits), you will have the opportunity to purchase one in the front office.
Unit 5 On-Campus "Field Trip" - Art Show with special musical performances and a talent show!
🎤 Get Ready for Our First Annual Talent Show! 🎤
We are excited to announce that our Talent Show will be held on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM in the Music Room, as part of our exciting Art Show!
Want to showcase your talent? Sign-ups will be open during the week of March 3rd. If you're interested in performing, make sure to sign up! Please provide as much detail as possible about your act and the participants involved. This will help us ensure that we can prepare the best experience for both performers and the audience!
Important Information:
Sign-up Details: Please include a full description of your act, the performers involved, and any specific needs for your performance.
Notification: Performers selected for the show will be notified of their performance timeslot after the lottery.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to show off your skills! Whether you sing, dance, act, or have another hidden talent, we want to see it! Make sure to sign up before the deadline, and good luck!
We can't wait to see you shine!
Charter School Appreciation Night – Angels vs. Padres
Family, friends, and charter school supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park to celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Wednesday, May 14, 2025! Discounted tickets start at just $28.00 each and can be ordered online here: TCA @ Padres 2025
The first 40,000 fans will receive a reversible retro bucket hat, so arrive early to grab yours! The game starts at 6:40 PM, and tickets will be sent electronically to the email address you provide for easy printing at home. This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early. The final day to pre-order is May 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Sejal Majithia at smajithia@classicalacademy.com
Earn rewards for YOUR child's classroom! Riptide Parent Alliance is sponsoring a friendly competition. The top 3 classrooms with the most parent volunteer hours tallied from March to May will win funds to purchase items for their classrooms!
Any time spent volunteering in the classroom or helping with an event all counts! If you've purchased items for your classrooms (such as paper towels or snacks), every $10 equals 1 hour.
8th Grade Anza Borrego Camping Trip - All spots filled but you can sign up and be on a wait list
Sign-ups for our new, optional M-Track 8th Grade Anza-Borrego Trip are open! SIGN UP HERE
Please see below for more details about this trip:
All M-Track 8th-grade students at Classical Academy Vista have the opportunity to attend an optional camp at Anza-Borrego Campground.
The first trip will be 4/21-4/23 with:
Mrs. Maza, Mrs. Ardill, and Mrs. Garza
The second trip will be 4/23-4/25 with:
Mrs. Maza, Mrs. Ardill, Mr. Bean
Once sign-ups are complete, all students will be divided between the two dates provided by lottery and our M Track teachers. When signing up, there is a section to let us know roommate and/or teacher requests. We will do our best to accommodate everyone's preferences, but please note these requests are not guaranteed.
This is a 3-day, 2-night M-track optional class trip.
Student Cost: $160
*Camp costs include transportation from Classical Academy Vista to Anza-Borrego and back (by bus) and your time at camp (including meals once at camp and all activities).
Adult Chaperone Cost: $80
We are only able to take a limited number of chaperones on this trip. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please indicate so on your paperwork when you register. Chaperones are selected via a lottery process. Once chaperones are determined, we will accept payments.
Important Payment Dates:
January 17th: Sign-ups open via permission click.
January 17th: $80 deposit is due ($40 of this deposit is non-refundable), and your liability and medical forms are due.
February 24th: Remaining balance of $80 is due.
No refunds given after 02/18/25.
At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, students will be introduced to the basic concepts in essential camping skills (tent construction, cooking, campfire). They will experience guided adventure hikes, team-building games, and activities tailored to school curriculum (plant and animal adaptations, geology, Native American history, etc.).
Sleeping in tents, they will experience camp life, view small animals in their natural habitat, and view clear nights under the stars.
They will also learn about the history of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and may participate in a variety of hands-on activities and study a variety of topics such as:
Activity and Topic Examples:
Team building
Desert Survival
Camping 101
Short, medium, long hikes
Rock scrambling
Astronomy / Night sky
Plant ecology
Soil ecology
Animal adaptations
Geology
Archaeology
Native American culture and history
State Park Paleontology Lab
State Park Archaeology Lab
Ranger talk
Modern history
*Please note, we anticipate this being a popular trip, and there are limited spots available. If spots are full when you sign up, please select a waitlist spot.
Please email Caitlyn Avila with any questions you may have about sign-ups for this camp at cavila@classicalacademy.com
For all other camp questions, please email Mrs. Mazareigo at kmazariego@classicalacademy.com
New Session is open for registration
Attention TK-2nd grade families!
Soccer Shots is the most trusted and engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 to 8. Join the best coaches in the business on Soccer Island for age-appropriate soccer skills, character-building, and FUN!
Classes will be held on our CAV campus turf field
Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:10-4pm
Nothing Bundt Cakes Reading Program is back! (Up to 5th Grade only)
How delicious does a Nothing Bundt Bundlet sound?!
Print the reading log for your TK-5th grader. Once they've read enough to complete the log, visit the Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery(San Marcos is our closest location) and redeem your reading log for a free bundlet (flavor of their choice)!
Share Your Story!
Every family has a unique story, and we want to hear yours! By sharing how our schools serve your family, you help us demonstrate our impact to authorizing school districts and strengthen our case for partnerships and renewals. These testimonials may also be featured during National School Choice Week to highlight the power of educational options that empower families.
To participate, briefly explain why your family attends The Classical Academies. Include your family's last name, and attach a family photo (first names are unnecessary). Let's advocate for the opportunities every family deserves.
To Participate, click below:
Attention Grades 1st-12th
Contact Coach Matt if you have any questions.
matt@thesk8coach.com
Students joining our After School Skate Club will learn the FUNdamentals of skateboarding through weekly instruction and class challenges from our professional coaches. Building confidence, community, and creativity along the way; this class is open to all grades 1st-12th and welcomes all skill levels!
Need help on a math problem? Submit this form (use your @tcadocs.com email address) and meet online with Ms. Aguilar. Most sessions should last between 5-10 minutes.
Available Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-noon and 1-3pm
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
Sick Child Guidelines
Our objective is to provide students with a safe and healthy learning environment. Students who appear ill should not be sent to school. If your student does present with symptoms, please follow the most up-to-date health guidelines as directed by the school nurse and/or the Classical Academies’ Health & Safety team.
Students who become ill or injured at school will be assisted at the front office or health office. Your student will be sent home from school if they have a fever and/or have vomited. Your student may be sent home if they present with other symptoms, including those attributable to COVID-19. If a student becomes ill at school, only the persons listed on the Alternative Pick-Up Form will be approved to pick up the student. These forms are available in 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.
Viruses spread very quickly, and parental cooperation is greatly appreciated. Communicable illnesses (those transferable to others by close, direct contact) should be reported to the front office as soon as possible so that precautions can be made and information distributed to prevent the spread of infestation to affected grades, employees, and the county as appropriate.
You can review our guidelines in the Parent Student Handbook (page 19)
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
8th Grade East Coast Trip Nov 2025 - wait list has been lifted!
East Coast Trip Update! - The Waitlist Is Lifted!
The response to this 8th grade adventure has been incredible and we are now past the waitlist and quickly moving towards the participant cap.
If you missed last Friday's Zoom Trip Info meeting, you can find it here!
Ready to register (of course you are! :) See the attached flyer.
Questions? Please email me at tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Friday, March 7th: Parent Info Zoom call with Mr. Powell at 10am. Zoom Call Link
Quick Facts:
Dates: November 13-20, 2025
Registration: Open now to first 50 and then a waiting list (lifted around 65)
Deposit: $426
Deposit Due: April 25, 2025
Cost: $3,269.00
Questions should be directed to Tyler Powell, Assistant Principal CAMS
tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Field Trip Information
Our next field trip will be an on-campus event - Art Show 2025! This is a free event for all families. Stroll the halls lined with hundreds of art pieces, be entertained by some music and a talent show, too!
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.
Pickleball Lessons
Contact James Drolet if you have any questions
619-846-7677
TheBillPickleball.com
2 hour sessions - $20 per child (groups of 6)
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!
Youth Opportunity Pass Program
Youth Ride Free with PRONTO
All riders 18 & under will be able to ride MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) services for FREE with a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card. The Youth Opportunity Pass is a pilot program, sponsored by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and County of San Diego, through June 30, 2026.
To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 & under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a PRONTO Youth card, and travel with proof of eligibility. (Kids 5 & under ride MTS and NCTD free at all times, and don’t need a card or proof of eligibility.)
Have questions or comments about the Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program? Please email youthopportunitypass@sandag.org
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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