CSArts-SGV Weekly Wrap - December 2, 2022

December 2, 2022

CHANGES TO FINALS SCHEDULE

This school year, there will be no alternate bell schedule during what was previously called “finals week.” CSArts-SGV Administration is shifting away from this model as teachers have a variety of ways of ending their semester of instruction.

During the last week of school for the fall semester, Monday, December 19 to Thursday, December 22, the regular blue/gold day bell schedule will be in place, and there will be no conservatory instruction. Students will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. each day. Office Hours will be optional for students to attend, unless required by a teacher for an outstanding assignment or other concern.

LASD VISIT

CSArts-SGV Administration will be hosting our partners from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) this coming Monday, December 5 during morning drop-off at the entrance to campus. LASD representatives will be distributing important information about the current fentanyl health crisis and will be available to answer any questions that students and parents may have. Extra pamphlets will be available at the front desk throughout the day.

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER INSTAGRAM CONTEST

As you may have seen on the @CSArts-SGV Instagram account, you currently have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $250 gift card to a store of your choosing! Help us spread the word about CSArts-SGV by encouraging prospective families to attend one of our upcoming Preview Days and submit an application for the 2023-2024 school year.

Here’s how to enter:

Follow the @CSArts-SGV Instagram account
Tag three people who might be interested in joining the CSArts-SGV family in the comments on this post.
Share the post to your Story on Instagram for an extra entry. Send @CSArts-SGV a screenshot if your account is private.

All entries must be received by this coming Monday, December 5 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be selected randomly and notified on Tuesday, December 6.

Thanks for sharing the word about CSArts-SGV!

ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY

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 19 and Tuesday, December 20 to view a 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: AP 2D Design, AP Art History, Ballet, Body Conditioning, Ceramics, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drawing & Painting, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre Dance, Stretch & Core, Tae Kwon Do, and Tap.

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 Visitor’s Lot or utilize street parking on Central Avenue.

HOLIDAY CONSERVATORY CHALLENGE

Have you participated in the Holiday Conservatory Challenge yet? Our 10 incredible arts conservatories need your help to reach their funding goals for the 2022-2023 school year. All pledges and donations to the Holiday Conservatory Challenge received by Saturday, December 31 will be MATCHED, up to $250,000! Both your donation and the matching gift will be allocated to the conservatory of your choice, or to the area of greatest need.

As a bonus, the conservatory with the highest percentage of current families who contribute to the Holiday Conservatory Challenge will win an additional $2,500 from the CSArts-SGV Foundation! So far it has been an incredibly close race between conservatories. Every gift, large or small, will make a difference, so we encourage you to give today in support of your conservatory!

Please note that contributions made to this campaign and the allocated matching dollars cannot be applied to pre-existing Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) pledges. For any questions, please contact Family Liaison & Development Associate Hayley Vasquez at hayley.vasquez@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60023.

HOBY DEADLINE TODAY

Attention sophomores: Today, Friday, December 2, is the last day to 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. For more information about HOBY, visit www.hoby.org.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

The School of Music is pleased to announce their first annual holiday ornament fundraiser! These beautiful ornaments, available in red and gold, are sure to show your school spirit as you decorate your home for the holidays.

Click here to order yours for $10 before the presale ends on Thursday, December 8! You will be notified by email when the ornaments are ready for pick-up on campus late next week. All proceeds will benefit the Vocal Arts and Instrumental Music Conservatories. Quantities are limited so be sure to order yours before they are gone!

Please note: Ornaments will also be available for purchase for $15 at the Holiday Market during the intermission of the Holiday Festivus performances on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10.

LAST CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES

Did you have a recent accomplishment, such as a casting, certification, award, scholarship, job offering, or special performance? Don’t forget to let us know so we can celebrate your success in the fall semester edition of State of the Art, a special webpage where we share the outstanding accomplishments of the CSArts-SGV community. Be on the lookout for an email in mid-December announcing that the State of the Art webpage is ready for viewing!

CONSERVATORY TRANSFER APPLICATION

For CSArts-SGV students wishing to transfer conservatories beginning in fall 2023, the application is 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 next Friday, December 9. If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@sgv.csarts.net.

HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS

Please take the time to review our COVID-19 Information page for the most current COVID-19 policies and procedures. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.

Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available through Heluna Health to CSArts-SGV students and staff who have symptoms that correlate with active COVID-19 or who have had a known close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual. Tests will be administered in the Health Office by one of our school nurses, and results will be recorded in Primary Health, a secure online database. All students and staff should register for Primary Health using this link. Advanced notice of the need for COVID-19 testing is appreciated and can be requested by contacting the Health Office at 657.321.4000 ext. 60401 or health.office@sgv.csarts.net.