Classical Academy Vista
Corner News
May 12-16, 2025
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Week of May 12-16, 2025 - Shark Shack is back this week!
Monday, May 12 - Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, May 13 - Tracks A and M on campus
Shark Shack open during all lunches (cash only please)
Wednesday, May 14 - Tracks A and M on campus
Shark Shack open during all lunches (cash only please)
Thursday, May 15 - Tracks B and M on campus
Shark Shack open during all lunches (cash only please)
Friday, May 16 - Tracks B and M on campus
Shark Shack open during all lunches (cash only please)
9-11 Office hours
11:30-12:30 Art of Language
12:30-1:00 Social Group
5:30pm - "An Evening In Paris" 7th/8th grade dance!
Principal Message
Hi CAV Families,
Market Place is coming! This is a chance to show off your entrepreneurial skills. Students can create a product to sell or offer a game for students to play. These are student-made items and games. It is fun to come out and see all the exciting items for sale. We hope you come out on Monday, May 19th, from 10-12. This is a fun time to celebrate the end of the year and enjoy the festivities.
As we move into summer, you can take Leader in Me further. Writing Family mission statements sets a path for your family's journey.
Mission statements have long been a part of organizations. They provide a clear path for what the organization wants to accomplish and how they plan to go about doing it. Yet, rarely does a family take the time to write a mission statement—and what organization is more important than the family? By establishing who you are as a family, how you want to be known, and how you plan to do it, you are practicing Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. The process is a great way to practice all of the 7 Habits.
STEP 1
Ask yourself these seven questions:
• How do we want our family to be known?
• How do we want to treat each other?
• What is most important to us as a family?
• What are some of our talents, gifts, and abilities?
• What makes us the happiest?
• What makes us unhappy?
• What kind of home do we want to invite friends to?
STEP 2
Write your Family Mission Statement. Consider all four areas:
• Body (health and physical wellbeing) • Mind (learning)
• Heart (relationships)
• Spirit (inspiration)
Keep it simple, one to two lines, so the youngest family members can memorize it and find it meaningful. Examples: “We are builders,” “No empty chairs,” “We love each other,” “All for one and one for all,” etc.
STEP 3
Stay on course.
As parents, you are the role models. Keep smiling and getting back on track. The promise: By writing a Family Mission Statement, the message to your children is that your family is important. You know what you stand for and how you are going to work together to accomplish it.
Shark Shack is this week! They will be on campus Tue-Fri during lunchtime.
Have a great week,
Kirstin Lasto
Current News and Updates
Eighth Grade Promotion - last call for items needed!
Our 8th grade promotion is right around the corner and we have a few last minute items to help make this event exceptional!
Please consider donating! As always, be sure to log in your volunteer hours! There is still time to help your child's teacher win the volunteer hour challenge!
K-3rd Grade Music Showcase - Monday, May 19th, 1-2:00pm on the Turf Field!
We are thrilled to invite you to our K–3 Grade Showcase on Monday, May 19th from 1:00–2:00 PM, following Marketplace.
Our talented students have been working hard in music and they're so excited to show off their talents!
We will be having a music showcase after Kid's Marketplace (May 19th)
Once Marketplace is over and the field is clear, families can grab a blanket and enjoy some vocal and recorder performances!
Thank you for supporting our young artists and musicians...We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate their amazing work together!
***All K-3 A/B students are invited to perform! 3rd graders, please bring your recorder with you!***
Questions? Please email K-3 Music Teacher, Kat - kchilidonia@classicalacademy.com
Calling all 7th, and 8th graders of Classical Academy Vista from all tracks!
**Deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 14th!**
Step into the romance of Paris and join us for "An Evening in Paris" at the ASB middle school dance! The assembly room will be transformed into a charming Parisian night, complete with twinkling lights, elegant décor, and the magic of the City of Light. Dance beneath the glow of the Eiffel Tower, stroll through dreamy streets, and enjoy an unforgettable night with friends. With every beat from CJ, the DJ, the city of Paris will come alive right here!
Refreshments will be served
This is a drop-off event for CAV 7th & 8th grade only.
Dress your best and get ready for a night to remember!
Admission fee will cost $25.00 per person.
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Friday, May 16th 5:30-7:30pm
Fueling STEM: Support Future Innovators
Help Classical Academy Vista upgrade its science lab with the latest equipment to inspire the next generation of innovators. Help us replace outdated tools and provide students with cutting-edge resources, including electronic balances, advanced microscopes, precision temperature probes, modern hot plates, and essential safety gear. Your support will empower students to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of science, preparing them for a future in STEM.
Every donation brings us closer to creating a space where curiosity thrives and innovation begins. Click here for additional info.
Attention 8th graders heading to Coastal Academy High School next year!
Fill out this interest form if you'd like to know more about CAH football!
The Caiman Way Fall Sports Meeting is for all parents/current 8th graders who are interested in playing any fall sport at Classical Academy High School.
May 27, 6:30pm at CAHS
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
7th Grade Catalina Class Trip (25-26 school year)
All spots filled. Sign up to be on a wait list by 6/13/25!
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.
Email cavila@classicalacademy.com to sign up or be placed on a wait list
5th Grade Pathfinder Class Trip (25-26 school year)
Only a handful of spots remaining! Sign up by 7/25/25
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
Email cavila@classicalacademy.com to sign up or be placed on a wait list
8th Grade East Coast Trip Update:
8th Grade East Coast Trip Sign Up Deadline is FRIDAY APRIL 25th!
The response to this 8th grade adventure has been incredible and we are now well past the waitlist and quickly moving towards the participant cap.
If you missed the Zoom Trip Info meeting, you can find it here!
Ready to register? Of course you are! :) See the attached flyer for registration details
Questions? Please email Mr. Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Find more information at East Coast Trip FAQ Website
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.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost, regardless of the school they normally attend. Visit San Diego County Summer 2025 Meal Sites for Students to view a list of summer meal sites in your neighborhood. Please contact the site directly for more information.
Please also visit these other community resources:
Keep learning over Summer Break!
Most of our digital programs will be available to students through the end of July!
Keep in mind:
Students may use the digital programs during the summer only for the programs in which they were enrolled during the 2024-25 school year.
Available programs:
Google/Google Drive (TCADocs)
BrainPOP
Discovery Education
Freckle Math (Any student enrolled in Freckle during the 24-25 school year)
Into Math
IXL
Keyboarding Without Tears
Lexia (Limited only to students who were assigned to Lexia)
CommonLit (Grades 4-8)
Because teachers will be on summer break, there will be no support available from teachers or technology after June 13, 2025.
In early August, the digital programs will be switched over to the new school year, and this may interrupt student use. The digital programs will be up and running again once Unit 1 is published on August 26, 2025.
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:
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
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
Marketplace Sign Ups begin Friday, April 11th!
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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