NO CONSERVATORY NEXT THURSDAY |
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We hope you all enjoyed the Halloween festivities this week! Please remember that next Thursday, November 4 there will be no conservatory classes, due to the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) Band Festival.
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The CSArts-SGV club LUCHA welcomes all students to celebrate Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) this Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2. Día de los Muertos is a cultural tradition that originated in Aztec-Mexico, which is celebrated by many Latinx families. The tradition has traveled from Mexico throughout all of Central America, as well as to the U.S. To celebrate, families decorate ofrendas (or altars) and place sacred foods as offerings to their loved ones’ spirits. They also paint their faces to resemble sugar skulls and dress in traditional Mexican clothing.
Next week, students are invited to honor this tradition by bringing trinkets, flowers, or pictures to remember lost loved ones as part of a campus ofrenda, which will be located outside of Room 205.
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Thank you to all those who participated in our first annual College Fair! The College Fair website is still available for students to look through for information and to learn about various colleges and universities. The website will be active through the end of November. If you have not done so already, you will need to register in order to access the College Fair website.
On the website, under “Virtual Breakout Sessions,” students and parents can watch any of the 15 recorded presentations and panels from Virtual College & Career Night (listed below).
- An Insider's Guide to College Admission Tests in Today's World
- Applying to Arts Colleges
- Art School Auditions, Portfolios, Scholarships, and More!
- Benefits of Attending a California Community College
- Careers in Law
- Careers in Medicine
- Careers in STEM
- Choosing Your Major and Finding Your Fit
- College Admissions – A Changing Landscape
- CSArts-SGV and OCSA Alumni Panel
- How to Brainstorm an Outstanding Personal Statement
- Majoring in Business & Finance
- Majoring in Humanities
- Paying for College at Any Family Income Level: How to Get Free Money for College
- Resume Building and Interview Workshop
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As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to share CSArts-SGV’s Suicide Prevention Plan and other important documents that help guide suicide intervention. These resources can also be found on the Mental Health page of our website.
The steps listed in these documents are critical to our response to any threat of self-harm. An overreaction is always better than an underreaction. When in doubt, please report.
Our school counselors are always ready and willing to offer the utmost care and support to any student who may be having suicidal or self-harm thoughts or behaviors and wishes to self-report. Their offices can be found in the Administration building.
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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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FREE SAT/ACT PRACTICE EXAMS |
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There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s free ACT practice exam from Revolution Prep! Register now to sit for the exam on Saturday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to this proctored ACT exam, complementary self-proctored SAT and ACT practice exams are available for students to download and take at their convenience.
At this time, the UC and CSU systems do not require college entrance exams; however, there are some private colleges and out-of-state colleges that still recommend submitting test scores for college admissions.
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PRE-ACT COMING UP NEXT WEEK |
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Attention students who registered for the Pre-ACT scheduled for next 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 the night before. Happy testing!
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Celebrate your senior’s hard work and success with a yearbook ad! 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 yours today. The deadline to purchase an ad is Sunday, January 9 – no exceptions.
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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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HELP RECRUIT THE NEXT CSARTS-SGV CLASS |
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Do you know a student who may be interested in joining our welcoming, creative, and unique school culture? Help us recruit the next CSArts-SGV class! If you have friends or family with students entering grades 7-12 next fall, please share the exciting news that the application for our 2022-2023 school year is now available on our website. The deadline for prospective students to apply is Saturday, February 5. Prospective families are also invited to attend a Preview Day to determine if CSArts-SGV is the right school for them and experience the magic firsthand. Thank you for helping spread the word about our amazing school!
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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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No Conservatory (DUSD Band Festival): Thursday, November 4
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, November 5
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
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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