Please be reminded that CSArts-SGV will be closed this coming Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents' Day. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend and we look forward to seeing you back in the classroom on Tuesday, February 22!
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This week the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health updated the masking guidelines for public schools in Los Angeles County. As a result, CSArts-SGV will be returning to the policies that were instituted prior to Winter Break. When students are present on campus, students and staff are required to wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Vaccinated individuals are permitted to be maskless while outside. Thank you to everyone for helping to keep our school environment safe and healthy! |
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COVID-19 POLICY FOR EVENT PATRONS |
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In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in order to provide the safest environment possible for all event/performance patrons, the CSArts-SGV Board of Trustees has enacted the following policy for all school events and performances. This policy will go into effect for event/performance patrons starting with the production of The Me Nobody Knows, which begins next Thursday, February 24.
- All ticket holders/attendees must present proof of up-to-date vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test/complete pre-event negative testing prior to entering a venue/event.
- Photo identification and proof of vaccination shall be consistent with standards established by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as they may be modified from time to time.
- All ticket holders/attendees will be required to wear a medical-grade N95, KN95, or KF94 mask at all times in all indoor spaces in accordance with CDPH guidance for K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. If a ticket holder/attendee does not have a N95, KN95, or KF94 mask, one will be provided.
- All ticket holders/attendees must be free of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 in order to attend the event.
- All ticket holders/attendees who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted.
To view the full policy, which includes more details for event patrons in addition to student performer requirements that have already been in effect, click here.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE NIGHT |
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Black history is an essential part of American history, during this month and all year long. In celebration of National Black History Month, our Black Student Union (BSU) is holding a student performance next Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a FREE outdoor film screening of Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse. We hope to see you there!
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As previously announced, CSArts-SGV will be holding a two-part virtual parent education series specially designed to help parents/guardians navigate the challenges and issues that students have faced due to the pandemic. We hope you will consider joining us at one or both of the FREE informative presentations described below.
Drug Education & Prevention
Thursday, February 24 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Jonathan Scott and Dr. Kelly Townsend from Miles To Go Drug Education will present on the ways the world and the business of drugs have changed for our children during the pandemic.
Click here to sign up and to receive the Zoom link on the day of the presentation.
Parenting Teens During a Pandemic
Thursday, March 10 | 6-7 p.m.
Dr. Jerry Weichman will speak about the many challenges the pandemic has created for parents and their children as they navigate returning to school in person and growing up amid such difficult times.
Click here to sign up and to receive the Zoom link on the day of the presentation.
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ACADEMIC COURSE SELECTION FOR 2022-2023 |
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This month, school counselors will be visiting Social Science classes to help students in grades 9-11 select their courses for next school year! All parents/guardians should keep an eye out for their student’s 2022-2023 Grade Level Course Request Form coming home over the next few weeks. The official form must be submitted online through a Google Form with both student and parent electronic signatures. The link to the Google Form for each grade level can be found on the hardcopy or in the Counselor’s Corner Academic Course Selection 2022-2023 folder on Schoology.
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Attention all rising 9th grade students and families: We hope you are looking forward to attending high school at CSArts-SGV next school year! Please take this opportunity to review the step-by-step directions for registering in the CSArts-SGV Aeries student database system and enrolling in academic courses for your freshman year. Early next month, CSArts-SGV school counselors will be meeting with rising 9th grade students during their Block 6 classes to select their courses for next year. The enrollment process will also include submission of required documents, completion of online registration during the summer, and lastly, attending on-campus registration in early August.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPAREL DESIGN TODAY |
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Take advantage of the long weekend to create and submit a t-shirt design for our next online apparel sale! Students in all conservatories and grade levels are encouraged to design a new and creative look for an apparel item that all your friends and classmates can proudly wear around campus, including this spring's newly admitted group of CSArts-SGV students. Be sure to submit through the Google form before the deadline on Monday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m.!
Final designs will be voted on through the @CSArtsSGV Instagram account - stay tuned for more information on casting your vote for the winning design. If you have any questions, please email communications@sgv.csarts.net. Submit your design today before time runs out!
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PICK YOUR PASSION MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE |
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Share the love this February with our very special Pick Your Passion – Hearts for the Arts Matching Gift Challenge! Each CSArts-SGV conservatory director has selected specific initiatives that they are in need of extra support in order to provide life-changing experiences for our artist-scholars this spring. Thanks to a generous donor, all campaign donations received by Monday, February 28 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000! Click here to pick your passion – both your donation AND the match will be directed to your selected conservatory and your chosen spring semester initiative. Please see below for the initiatives for each conservatory or school and the amount needed to fully fund these meaningful experiences.
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Class of 2022 families: Please click here to read the February edition of the Senior Bulletin for new updates on senior activities and more! Be sure to keep an eye on the senior webpage to receive the latest information for senior students and families.
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HELP RECRUIT THE NEXT CSART-SGV CLASS |
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While the original application deadline has already passed for prospective students to apply for the 2022-2023 school year at CSArts-SGV, we are pleased to announce that there is still limited enrollment space available in select grades and conservatories. Help spread the word! If you have friends or family with students entering grades 7-10 next fall, please encourage them to visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ApplyNow to learn more and to submit their application. Applications will be accepted as long as space remains available. Thank you for helping our amazing school community grow!
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SAVE NOW ON CSARTS ACADEMY CLASSES |
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Today, Friday, February 18, is the last day to take advantage of special early bird discounts on CSArts Academy spring courses! Don’t miss out; register for your next great art adventure today before early bird pricing ends. This spring, CSArts Academy is presenting extracurricular courses each Saturday designed for students ages 8-15 of various skill levels, in a variety of artistic disciplines. Please click here to browse all of the courses offered both virtually and in person on the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts.
Be sure to spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in this unique and educational arts experience, and stay tuned for upcoming information about the summer course offerings held on the CSArts-SGV campus!
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As announced last week, we have an incredible new lineup of guest artists for Puttin’ On the Glitz! We are so excited to present our inaugural fundraising event, which will be held on Sunday, March 20 in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad. If you have not yet purchased your ticket or table sponsorship for this enchanting evening under the stars, very limited quantities are still available. Please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/Glitz to learn more and reserve your spot at this dazzling 1920s-themed event!
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HELP KEEP CSARTS-SGV HEALTHY & SAFE |
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The following are a few reminders to keep our school community safe and informed.
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 starting 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.
At this time every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to click here to order for your household. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
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. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
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Presidents’ Day (School Closed): Monday, February 21
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, February 25
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, April 22
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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