In alignment with Los Angeles County, CSArts-SGV observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day and will be closed this Monday, October 10. Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of indigenous peoples. We hope you have a great long weekend and we look forward to seeing you back in class on Tuesday, October 11! | |
STANDARDS-BASED GRADING REVIEW | |
Now that families have received the first progress reports of the semester, we wanted to reshare some important information from earlier communications about Standards-Based Grading and Grade Reporting to help answer any remaining questions. This document will assist families in how to locate and interpret grading data related to their student’s performance on the Aeries Parent Portal. Please remember that progress report grades are not final grades. | |
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Please be reminded of the following policies from our Student/Parent Handbook regarding medication:
- Medication should be taken at home with parent supervision whenever possible.
- Prescription and non-prescription medication may be taken at school only under supervision of school personnel if a doctor-signed medication form is on file in the office.
- Any prescribed over-the-counter medication must be brought to the Health Office in brand-new, sealed bottles. Medication is dispensed in the CSArts-SGV Health Office.
- Students are not allowed to borrow from or give fellow students any form of prescription or non-prescription medication.
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In light of this week’s incident on campus, we want to remind our school community of the following expectations:
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Our Restrooms Policy in the Student/Parent Handbook prohibits students from sharing a restroom stall.
- Lighters and matches are prohibited on campus.
- There is no smoking or vaping permitted on campus.
If students observe any of these behaviors in our school restrooms, we encourage them to report it immediately to the Text-A-Tip line at 240.847.4483.
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Homecoming 2022, “Neon Nights,” will be held tomorrow, Saturday, October 8, from 7-11 p.m. at Almansor Court in Alhambra. Before attending Homecoming, please be sure to review our Dance Policies and Procedures. | |
Middle school students: Are you ready for some fall fun? Join us next Friday, October 14 on the CSArts-SGV campus for Golden Autumn Days, the first Middle School Social of the year hosted by our very own Leadership class. This autumn-themed event will feature food, music, games, a Halloween makeup station, and more! Tickets will be sold at the door, but please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 12 so we can provide additional details regarding transportation as needed. We hope to see you there! | |
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In this spooky season, what’s spookier than BLOOD? Come help us celebrate the season and make a difference at the same time! The Grateful Givers Community Service Team will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, October 17 from 1-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The Blood Drive will be open to students ages 16 and up, as well as family members. There is a national blood shortage and every pint donated will help save someone’s life!
If you’re interested in donating, please sign up now. Make sure to bring a form of identification that shows your birthday, such as a driver’s license, passport, Aeries screenshot, etc. Students will also need to bring a signed parent consent form. Everyone who donates will receive a gift card of their choice, t-shirt, and snack.
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TWO-SENTENCE HORROR STORY SUBMISSIONS
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Spooky season is here and we want to celebrate with some creative, spine-tingling scary stories written by CSArts-SGV students! Spot a ghost on the Metro on your way to school? Rehearsed in a haunted theater? Come up with your best two-sentence horror story, real or not, and share it with us! Click here to submit your story no later than Friday, October 21 for a chance to be featured on the CSArts-SGV Instagram.
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Attention all CSArts-SGV students: Time is running out! The deadline to fill out the participation form for the first-ever, cross-conservatory haunted house experience, “Tick or Treat,” is this coming Sunday, October 9 at 11:59 p.m. Students from all conservatories and grade levels are invited to participate!
“Tick or Treat” is an immersive haunted house experience, hosted by Acting, Creative Writing, Production & Design, and the School of Dance, that combines the talents of students from all ten conservatories. Students will be divided into teams and each team will be responsible for writing, directing, choreographing, designing, building, supplying music, and performing. The process of creating the shows will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 21 and each team will perform on the evening of Sunday, October 23. Please note: Students must be available for the entire weekend in order to participate. It's sure to be a whirlwind of a good time, with only three days to fully produce the performance! Tick, tock!
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SAVE THE DATE: COLLEGE FAIR 2022 | |
CSArts-SGV’s College Fair will be held entirely on campus this year, reinforcing our commitment to helping our students find the right postsecondary fit! College Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 and will include a full lineup of master classes, workshops, panels, booths with college representatives, and more! On Friday, October 21, seniors will have the additional opportunity to visit Citrus Community College for an informative field trip. Please refer to the Schedule of Events for more details. Information regarding registration will be emailed to high school students and their parents/guardians next week, so stay tuned! | |
CARVED AT DESCANSO GARDENS | |
Don’t miss out on CARVED, the annual spooktacular Halloween event at Descanso Gardens! The school has generously been gifted with a limited number of discounted tickets for interested CSArts-SGV families to attend on Tuesday, October 11, Monday, October 17, or Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. As an added benefit, all proceeds from your ticket purchase are tax deductible and will directly support the CSArts-SGV experience for our talented student artists. Click here to secure your ticket today! | |
HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS | |
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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.
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Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 8
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (CSArts-SGV Closed, DUSD in session): Monday, October 10
Middle School Social: Friday, October 14
College Fair 2022: Wednesday, October 19 – Thursday, October 20
No Conservatory for Middle School (DUSD Staff Professional Development Day): Monday, October 31
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS | | | | | |
