Classical Academy Vista
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September 23-27, 2024
Week of Sep 23-27
Monday, Sep 23 - Homeschool day for all tracks
Tuesday, Sep 24 - Regular schedule - Tracks A and M on campus
Wednesday, Sep 25 - Regular schedule - Tracks A & M on campus
8:15-8:45am - Parents and Pastries Tracks A and M (sign up here to donate an item to share!)
9:00 Coffee Chats with Principal Lasto and Asst. Principal Weber
Thursday, Sep 26 - Regular schedule - Tracks B & M on campus
3:30pm - ASB Meeting - Room 302
Friday, Sep 27 - Regular schedule - Track B on campus
8:15-8:45am - Parents and Pastries Track B (sign up here to donate an item to share!)
9:00am - Coffee Chats with Principal Lasto and Asst. Principal Weber
9-11am - 6-8th grade M-Track Office Hours
See schedules:
6th Grade M Track Office Hours Schedule
7-8th Grade M Track Office Hours Schedule
Our Unit 1 field trip to the Pumpkin Station is coming up on Monday, Sept 30th
An email was sent to all families who are registered for this trip - if you did not receive it, please read it here for important details
Principal Message
At CAV, we believe all students are Leaders. Next week our leaders will begin looking closer at Habit 1: “Be Proactive.” Being proactive is about taking responsibility for your life and actions. It involves recognizing that you have the power to choose your responses to situations and circumstances, rather than simply reacting to them. Proactive individuals focus on what they can control and influence, called the “Circle of Control”, leading to more positive outcomes in their lives.
As a family, take time to reflect on each member's thoughts and feelings. Ask "What can I control in this situation?" and "What is beyond my control?" Look for ways to shift your focus from problems to potential solutions. As a family, consider what actions you can take to improve the situation rather than dwelling on what you can’t change.
Check out this video that dives into taking charge of you, entitled “Carry Your Own Weather.”
Current News and Updates
Shark Shack Returns the week of October 1st-4th!
The shack will be open during all school lunches.
CASH ONLY
Riptide Parent Alliance needs YOU! Please consider donating your time to help!
Attention parents and teachers of TK-8 students!
Do you want to learn more about robust literacy instruction and the “Science of Reading?”
Join us for a community learning event in partnership with Project Arise. We will demystify the research and provide strategies to support all students' literacy development. Attendees will learn about foundational literacy skills, what to prioritize in their literacy time at home, and how to support reading comprehension through interactive read-alouds.
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
Attention TK-2nd grade families!
New vendor offering lessons on the CAV Campus
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
Starts Wednesday, September 18th!
Attention Grades 1st-12th
New vendor offering lessons on the CAV Campus
We are thrilled to announce The Sk8 Coach is coming to The Classical Academy this fall!
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!
Skate Club will meet every Tuesday (except Nov. 26th)
Starting October 8th - Dec 17th from 3:45-4:45PM
Parents must sign up for the entire semester
(10 weeks) to register. Please click here for details and registration costs.
Contact matt@thesk8coach.com for any questions or concerns.
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
5th Grade Pathfinder Camp - Oct 28-30-2024
Spots filled - Please email cavila@classicalacademy.com to be added to the wait list
This camp trip is full - please email Caitlyn to be put on the wait list.
5th grade students have the opportunity to attend this 3 day-2 night camp coming up in October.
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...
We will be hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00pm via Zoom to answer any questions that you may have.
Join Zoom Meeting click Here
Meeting ID: 975 6739 6429
Passcode: 096348
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
THIS FIELD TRIP IS SOLD OUT!
Please email Caitlyn to be put on a wait list.
Contact cavila@classicalacademy.com
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
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)
Your generosity changes lives
Every donation, every gesture of support, makes a tangible difference. At Outside the Bowl’s Taste and See gala, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of how your contributions have directly impacted communities in the Caribbean and how, together, we can do even more for hungry children.
Date: Join us on Friday, October 4, 2024, for a memorable evening dedicated to ending child hunger.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Westin Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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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