A veteran – active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve – is someone that has committed to serving our nation and all Americans through countless acts of love, bravery, and courage. There is no adequate way to thank our veterans for everything they sacrifice for our freedom, but Veterans Day offers us a small way to express our appreciation for their service. CSArts-SGV sends our sincerest ‘thank you’ to all our servicemen and servicewomen, both past and present! We especially recognize our staff and parents who have served or are actively serving our nation.
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, CSArts-SGV will be closed on Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12. Academic and conservatory instruction will occur normally on Monday, November 8 - Wednesday, November 10. We hope you have a great long weekend as we honor our veterans.
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DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP SAFETY |
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In the past few weeks, there have been a number of reports of unsafe driving during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. To keep our CSArts-SGV community safe, please follow all directions from security and observe posted signs and traffic laws when dropping off or picking up your students. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE TODAY |
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High school families: Progress reports for the second six weeks of the fall semester are available to students and parents in Aeries starting today, Friday, November 5. The Aeries portal provides students and parents with progress reports every six weeks. Progress reports serve as a communication tool and are not official final grades. Students’ official report cards for the fall semester will be available in Aeries at the end of the semester.
CSArts-SGV does not mail home progress reports, but they are viewable to high school students and parents in the Aeries portal at familysis.sgv.csarts.net. If you do not yet have an Aeries account or have forgotten your password, please contact CSArts-SGV Tech Support at techsupport@csarts.net.
Schoology is our other communication tool and provides day-to-day and week-to-week assignments, updates, and grades. The most recent grades are those in Schoology, for both middle and high school students. Teachers also leave more detailed feedback and comments on students' grades in Schoology, so please check there first when you have questions or concerns. Please direct further questions regarding grades to the specific teacher. If you have not signed up for Schoology, please contact Assistant Principal Nicole Read at nicole.read@sgv.csarts.net to attain your parent access code. Instructions for creating a Schoology account are located on our website here.
Middle school families: CSArts-SGV conservatory progress report grades will soon be available on your DUSD Aeries portal for viewing. Your Aeries portal at your academic institution will be the place to view your official transcripts.
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HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT & FAMILY PRESENTATION |
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In response to parent, student, and staff feedback, CSArts-SGV will be holding a high school retreat designed to help teach and build on our unique school culture. This on-campus retreat will occur on Friday, November 19. This day was already scheduled as a Green Day in the master calendar to allow for special school programming. At the retreat, students will cycle through four stations with their grade level and participate in mental health awareness workshops, games, and other culture-building activities.
Additionally, one of our presenters, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will be hosting a family presentation in partnership with CSArts-SGV, entitled Ending the Silence, on Tuesday, November 16 from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. This virtual presentation is open to all CSArts-SGV middle and high school families. Sign up here so that you receive a reminder about the session as well as additional resources. Please join us for this important talk!
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STUDENT VACCINATION UPDATE |
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As you may be aware, Los Angeles County vaccine providers are now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 to 11 years old, following recent approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. As a result, an estimated 900,000 children between the ages of 5 and 11 in L.A. County are newly eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Parents/guardians can make an appointment to vaccinate their child at www.vaccinatelacounty.com or www.myturn.ca.gov. Many pharmacies and clinics countywide are also accepting appointments through their own systems, and at public health sites, walk-ups are welcome. Parents are encouraged to call the site ahead of time to verify that they are vaccinating children. Children will need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and have a signed consent form.
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Don’t miss out! Save $25 on a senior yearbook ad for your individual senior or for a group of seniors when you purchase before Sunday, November 7. Click here to design and purchase a yearbook ad to celebrate your senior’s hard work and success! The deadline to purchase an ad is Sunday, January 9 – no exceptions.
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SOLD! ART MARKET COMING SOON |
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You’re invited to the first-ever CSArts-SGV Visual Arts Conservatory Art Market! The SOLD! Art Market begins this coming Tuesday, November 9 and allows Visual Arts students the opportunity to create, curate, and price all of their own work. At the showcase in the CSArts-SGV lobby and on the market website, you’ll be able to explore and purchase a variety of exciting artwork created by Visual Arts students – from digital prints and paintings to crafts and sculptures.
The online market will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9 and close at 9 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Keep an eye out on social media and in next week’s Weekly Wrap for the link!
Participating students will receive a majority of the profits directly, while a small portion will go back to the Visual Arts Conservatory to assist with hosting events like this in the future. If you have any questions, please contact Visual Arts Conservatory Director Tiffany Ma at tiffany.ma@sgv.csarts.net.
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Do twice the good this November with the Artist Scholar Sponsorship Program (ASSP)! This crucial program directly benefits CSArts-SGV students who need additional assistance to cover the costs of their arts conservatory experience. With your help, ASSP ensures that all students can experience a transformative arts education and have access to school essentials such as yearbooks, school dances, transportation, art supplies, performance opportunities, and more.
This November, every dollar donated to ASSP will be matched – up to $50,000 – by a generous donor. Both your gift AND the match can be designated to directly support students in your child’s conservatory. Please consider making a gift by Tuesday, November 30 to double your impact. Click here to donate today!
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Students registered for the Pre-ACT tomorrow, Saturday, November 6: Please be aware of the following reminders. Be sure to arrive on campus by 8 a.m. to give yourself time to locate your room and check in. The test will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run for about four hours, so please plan to be picked up after 12:30 p.m.
Students should ONLY bring the following items with them to the Pre-ACT:
- Two No. 2 pencils
- An approved calculator
- Student ID card
- Water
- Snack(s)
- Sweater/sweatshirt (dress in layers in case the classroom is cold in the morning)
Don’t forget to get plenty of sleep tonight. Happy testing!
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ESSAY CONTEST OPPORTUNITY |
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Attention sophomores: Submit an essay composition for a chance to represent CSArts-SGV at the statewide Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Camp this summer! To apply, please answer the following prompt in 250 words or less: Describe the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a leader in your school and community. HOBY essays must be submitted to the School Counseling Office by Monday, November 15. For more information about HOBY, visit www.hoby.org.
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LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FOR SALE |
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Show your school spirit! CSArts-SGV license plate frames are available for purchase for $25 at the front desk while supplies last. Please bring cash or check (payable to “CSArts-SGV Visual Arts”) to pick yours up and support the Visual Arts Conservatory. There is no limit on quantity per family. |
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CONSERVATORY TRANSFER APPLICATION |
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For CSArts-SGV students wishing to transfer conservatories beginning in fall 2022, the application is now available here. To be considered, the entire application must be completed as if applying for admission as a new student. The deadline to apply for a conservatory transfer is Friday, December 3. If you have questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@sgv.csarts.net.
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COVID-19 DASHBOARD & WEEKLY TESTING |
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All of CSArts-SGV’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. The COVID-19 Dashboard is updated regularly to help keep our community informed of positivity rates at our school. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
Please remember that weekly COVID-19 testing will continue to be available to all faculty, staff, students, and families as an extra health and safety resource every Monday at 1:30 p.m. The drive-through clinic is located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue. Walk-ups are welcome. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
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Veterans Day (School Closed): Thursday, November 11 - Friday, November 12
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26
Last Day of Conservatory (Fall): Thursday, December 9
Final Exams - 1st Semester: Tuesday, December 14 - Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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