Hey students, teachers, and staff! Show your school spirit by dressing up and participating in next week’s spirit week festivities! Each day’s theme is listed below.
Monday, December 6: Holiday Pajamas
Bundle up in your coziest PJs!
Tuesday, December 7: Ugly Holiday Sweater
Wear your tackiest festive sweater.
Wednesday, December 8: Holiday Accessories
Come decked in your best holiday hats, antlers, or festive jewelry!
Thursday, December 9: Family Photo
Match outfits with your friends and take a quirky family photo.
Friday, December 10: New Year’s Party
The CSArts-SGV Leadership Class invites you to come to school dressed up in your best attire to wrap up 2021! As the Yearbook staff says, “Pics or it didn’t happen,” so join us at the glitzy photo station at lunch in the quad to commemorate the day.
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Please be reminded that the last day of conservatory instruction for the fall semester is this coming Thursday, December 9. There will be no conservatory instruction during finals week (schedule below).
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FALL FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE |
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Final exams for the fall semester are rapidly approaching and will take place Tuesday, December 14 through Thursday, December 16! Please click here to view the Fall 2021 Finals Schedule.
During finals week, middle school students will be dismissed from Duarte High School (DHS) at the conclusion of their academic classes each day. High school students will be released at 12:30 p.m. each day. As a reminder, there will be no conservatory instruction during finals week and there will be no school on Friday, December 17 for a Teacher Planning Day. Best of luck with all of your finals!
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SOLD! ART MARKET CLOSES TONIGHT |
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Hurry! The first-ever CSArts-SGV Visual Arts Conservatory Art Market is only open until 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, December 3! Be sure to stop by the showcase in the CSArts-SGV lobby or visit the SOLD! Art Market website, where you can explore and purchase a variety of stunning artwork created by Visual Arts students — from digital prints and paintings to crafts and sculptures. These items make great gifts as well!
Click here to visit the SOLD! Art Market and make your purchase today! Following the sale, participants will receive an email with instructions for coordinating pick-up or shipping. If you have any questions, please contact Visual Arts Conservatory Director Tiffany Ma at tiffany.ma@sgv.csarts.net.
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DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT TOMORROW |
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Bring the whole family to the Family Action Network’s Drive-In Movie Night! The drive-in will be held tomorrow, Saturday, December 4, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center parking lot. The parking lot will open at 5:45 p.m., so come early for the best viewing locations and to have a car picnic with other families! This movie screening of Home Alone is a fun way for the CSArts-SGV community to connect before Winter Break. Hot dogs, nachos, and other treats will be available for purchase. This event is free, but a suggested donation of $10 per car is encouraged to cover the expenses of the event. Click here to RSVP and get tickets for the screening. See you tomorrow!
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Parents/guardians are invited to join CSArts-SGV Principal Dr. Gregory Endelman for a State of the School presentation this coming Tuesday, December 7 from 6-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. As we approach the end of the fall semester, parents will be updated about our educational programming and school operations. We hope to see you there!
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ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY |
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CSArts-SGV parents/guardians: Want to see what your student has been up to in their elective classes this fall semester? You are invited to "step into the classroom" on Monday, December 13 to view a 30-minute presentation during your student’s elective block showcasing all they have learned.
During the academic day, the following elective classes will be presenting their work: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing/Paint, Photo, Digital Art, Film Music, Piano, Taekwondo, Ballet, Stretch and Core, Tap, MT Dance, Hip Hop, and CCC Music.
See the flyer below for more information about the times of the presentations and the check-in process. On the day of the event, please park in the Highland Avenue parking lot and be sure to wear a mask at all times while indoors.
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RSVP FOR ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS |
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Attention CSArts-SGV parents/guardians of students in grades 7-11: If your child will be returning to CSArts-SGV for the 2022-2023 school year, please click here to RSVP for one of our mandatory annual parent meetings. Please remember that at least one parent/guardian from each family is required to attend this meeting once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process.
These parent meetings will be held in person on the CSArts-SGV campus on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11. Each conservatory has been assigned to one of the evenings, but parents may choose from a 5:30 or 7 p.m. meeting time.
At this meeting, school leadership and your child’s conservatory director will discuss a variety of important topics and goals pertaining to the 2022-2023 school year, including performance opportunities, arts and academic enrichment programming, and much more. They will also share an overview of the variety of ways you can support your child’s experience at CSArts-SGV. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
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PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY |
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If you have not done so already, remember to order your yearbook by Sunday, January 9 to guarantee your copy! After this deadline, prices will go up and limited copies will be available. Please click here to reserve your yearbook, as well as to purchase optional personalized name plates. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), a discount is available for yearbooks. Please contact Assistant Principal Nicole Read at nicole.read@sgv.csarts.net if you have any questions.
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SENIOR ADS & SENIOR BABY PHOTOS |
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Celebrate your senior’s hard work and success with a yearbook ad! Click here to design and purchase yours today. The final deadline to purchase an ad is Sunday, January 9, and designs must be submitted at the time of purchase – no exceptions.
The CSArts-SGV Yearbook Class is compiling blast-from-the-past photos of seniors for use at graduation and for possible use in the yearbook. These photos will be shown for each senior as they go up to receive their diploma! Please upload one to two photos of your senior (from newborn to 5 years old) through this form by Sunday, January 9. No naked baby pictures please.
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Class of 2022 families: Please click here to access the December edition of the Senior Bulletin, with new information on all things related to graduation and end-of-year activities. Be sure to check in on the senior webpage often to receive the latest updates!
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH CSARTS-SGV |
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Parents, students, faculty, and staff: Did you know that you can read the latest from CSArts-SGV on the Blog & News page on our website? The CSArts-SGV Blog & News page is updated monthly with exciting posts that highlight upcoming special events, insights into students’ lives, exclusive interviews with faculty and alumni, and special behind-the-scenes moments. Click here to check out the most recent posts!
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STUDENT VACCINATION UPDATE |
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On Friday, October 1, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issued a news release recognizing the student vaccine mandate as a pivotal moment for California schools. According to the release, it is anticipated that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for grades 7-12 will be fully implemented on Friday, July 1, 2022. At that time, the COVID-19 vaccine will be added to the other vaccinations already required for in-person instruction.
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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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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Last Day of Conservatory (1st Semester): Thursday, December 9
Final Exams (1st Semester): Tuesday, December 14 – Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
Winter Break (School Closed): Monday, December 20 – Monday, January 3
Middle School Academic Instruction Resumes (DUSD): Monday, January 3
Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Tuesday, January 4
High School Academic Instruction Resumes: Wednesday, January 5
Conservatory Instruction Resumes: Monday, January 10
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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