Happy Winter Break! CSArts-SGV will be closed from Monday, December 20 to Monday, January 3. Please be aware that there will be no Weekly Wrap newsletters sent out over the break. Be sure to review the message below for reminders regarding the first week of the spring semester.
We hope you enjoy your much-deserved time away. Congratulations on completing the first semester and happy holidays!
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FIRST WEEK OF SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE |
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Please keep the following dates in mind for the beginning of the spring semester.
Monday, January 3: CSArts-SGV closed; academic instruction resumes for all middle school students at their Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) academies
Tuesday, January 4: CSArts-SGV Staff Professional Development Day (no school)
Wednesday, January 5: CSArts-SGV academic instruction resumes for high school students
Monday, January 10: CSArts-SGV conservatory instruction resumes for all high school and middle school students
Please note: On days where middle school students are in session, but high school students are not (Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4), middle school families may still pick up their students on the CSArts-SGV campus at the conclusion of their academic day.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year!
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CSArts-SGV families: We want to hear from you! Today, Friday, December 17, is the last day to participate in our Strategic Planning and Core Values Survey. Please click here to respond to this anonymous 10-minute survey. We encourage all parents, students, faculty, staff, and alumni to participate. The information collected will help us focus our efforts while building our new strategic plan. It is of utmost importance to us that we seek feedback to help us make informed decisions on improving our arts and academic programs and operations model. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
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YEAR-END DONATION REMINDER |
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We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that donations to CSArts-SGV, including those made through your Parent Funding Agreement (PFA), are tax deductible per the school’s IRS nonprofit designation (Tax ID #81-3919990). If you would like your donation to count toward 2021 for tax purposes, please postmark checks or make online donations by Friday, December 31. Online donations can be made at www.sgv.csarts.net/PayMyPFA. Payments can also be mailed to the CSArts-SGV Business Office at 1010 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Thank you for generously supporting CSArts-SGV! If you have questions, please contact Family Liaison Amanda Quinlan at amanda.quinlan@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60011.
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RSVP FOR ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS |
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Attention 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 prior to the deadline of Wednesday, January 5. 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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PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ SELLING FAST |
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A very limited number of table sponsorships and individual tickets are still available for our inaugural fundraising event, Puttin’ On the Glitz! Join us on Sunday, January 30 in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad for an extraordinary evening under the stars, including a high-energy performance inspired by the style and glam of the Roaring ‘20s. Hosted by acclaimed actor Jane Kaczmarek, the lively production will feature our talented CSArts-SGV dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, and more, in addition to an exclusive sneak preview of this year’s All-School Musical, Chicago!
Click here to reserve your table, purchase your tickets, or learn more about Puttin’ On the Glitz! You won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience.
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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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SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES |
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Hey CSArts-SGV community! We are seeking your success stories for State of the Art, which can be found on the CSArts-SGV website. State of the Art features submissions from students, alumni, faculty, and staff to highlight achievements in academics, the arts, and more. Click here to check it out!
To be featured in State of the Art, please submit your accomplishments at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing things you’ve been up to!
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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. Please note that, due to the holiday, there will be no testing on Monday, December 20; however, testing will resume on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3.
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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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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