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Calling all spooky spirits! The CSArts-SGV Leadership class would like to invite high school students, teachers, and staff to get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up and participating in next week’s Spooky Spirits Week festivities. Each day’s theme and details are listed below.
Monday, October 24: Dead Asleep Day
Roll out of bed and come to school in your PJs.
Tuesday, October 25: Twin Tuesday
Match with a friend (or two)!
Wednesday, October 26: Adam Sandler Day
Whip out your long shorts and big shirts. Dress as everyone’s favorite, Adam Sandler!
Thursday, October 27: Country vs. Country Club
Prim and preppy or wild west? It’s up to you.
Friday, October 28: Monster Mash Friday
Skeletons and zombies and ghosts, oh my! Dress up as your favorite monster.
These spirit day themes all lead up to Spooky-Fest, an afternoon of festive fun on Friday, October 28 from 3-4:30 p.m.! Activities will include a movie screening, trunk-or-treat hosted by our senior class, fundraising sales hosted by student clubs, as well as performances around campus. During the event, spooky-bucks can be purchased and exchanged for food and other spooky items. You are sure to have a frightfully good time!
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On Monday, October 31, students are welcome to wear a Halloween costume to school. We would like to share the following dos and don’ts, which can help as students plan their costumes:
Do:
- Make sure your costume follows CSArts-SGV dress code and is school appropriate.
- Make sure that you are identifiable to staff as a CSArts-SGV student. If your costume includes a headpiece or mask that obscures your face, you must remove it upon entry and exit from school and whenever asked by a staff member.
Don’t:
- Bring toy guns or weapons to school. If your costume includes a replica or foam sword or staff, that is acceptable; however, please be aware that staff or administration may ask to see it and may stow it in their office if it is determined to be potentially dangerous.
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Engage in cultural appropriation or wear a costume that makes fun of a specific religion, race, ethnicity, cultural group, or gender. True appreciation comes in the form of learning about other cultures, befriending different people, going to museums, researching, and listening to others’ stories. Dressing up for one day of the year is not an appropriate demonstration of appreciation. Please stick to make-believe costumes, such as superheroes, zombies, aliens, vampires, book characters, and all things imaginative or creative. If you would like to learn more about cultural appropriation, you can find a video resource from Teen Vogue here.
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LAST CHANCE: PAINTED PUMPKIN AUCTION | |
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Don’t miss out! The Visual Arts Conservatory’s fourth annual Painted Pumpkin Auction is ending soon. Bidding on this year’s stunning assortment of faux pumpkins will close at 11:59 p.m. this coming Tuesday, October 25 on our silent auction website. Visit the CSArts-SGV front lobby or click here to view all of the pumpkins. With designs ranging from pop culture and movie references to animals and intricate paintings, there is sure to be a pumpkin for everyone!
If you are a winner, your pumpkin will be available for pick-up from the CSArts-SGV campus in time for the holiday festivities (winners will receive an email with specific instructions).
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The CSArts-SGV club Latinx/os/as United for Change and Activism (LUCHA) will be hosting a few events in celebration of Día de los Muertos and would like to invite the entire school community to participate! Please see below for details.
Día de los Muertos Celebration: On Thursday, October 27, LUCHA will be collaborating with the Makeup Artist Club for a demonstration of the traditional calavera makeup often associated with Día de los Muertos. If you are interested in attending this special demonstration, please visit Room 411 during Lunch.
Tree of Life: An “árbol de la vida,” or tree of life, serves as a symbol of family and connection to our ancestors. The LUCHA Tree of Life will be located near the entrance to the Cafeteria from Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, November 4 and will be accompanied by paper leaves, on which members of our school community can write messages to honor lost loved ones.
Ofrenda: An “ofrenda,” Spanish for offering, is an altar that displays traditional décor, foods, and items that honor lost loved ones. The LUCHA Ofrenda will be located in the Cafeteria starting from Tuesday, November 1 through Friday November 4. We invite members of our school community to place items on the altar that remind them of lost loved ones. Appropriate items include photos, favorite food items, artwork, candles, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
LUCHA respectfully requests that no items be added to the Ofrenda or to the Tree of Life that do not honor the solemnity of this holiday, including items from popular movies like Coco. For more information about Día de los Muertos, including how to be culturally sensitive in your celebrations, please check out these resources:
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If you are a student looking for additional support in an academic class, peer tutors are available to help! Qualified students from the CSArts-SGV National Honor Society (NHS) and California Scholarship Federation (CSF) are available to provide free academic support in a variety of subjects during Office Hours. Peer tutors can help you learn important concepts from your courses, enhance your study skills, or develop strategies to study for assessments. If interested, please complete this form and you will be paired with a peer tutor based on your specific needs.
If you would like to be a peer tutor, please complete this form. Peer tutoring will provide you with the opportunity to support your school community and earn valuable service hours in the process.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM ORDERING | |
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A note for students enrolled in AP classes: The deadline to purchase AP exams is just around the corner, on Tuesday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m.!
Students should pay for the exam(s) through the MySchoolBucks account that they set up during Online Registration. The exam fee established by College Board for each test is $97. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), the fee is $64 per test. All students currently in an AP class at CSArts-SGV are eligible to take a corresponding AP exam. Students are encouraged to register and pay only for those exams they are committed to taking. When ordering exams, we highly encourage both student and parent to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print and save your emailed receipt of payment for your records, as students may need it for future reference or refunds.
2023 AP exams will be administered over three weeks in May. You may find the full AP testing schedule here. For more information on AP exam purchasing and registration, please click here.
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HELP RECRUIT THE NEXT CSARTS-SGV CLASS | |
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Do you know a student entering grades 7-12 next fall who may be interested in joining our welcoming, creative, and unique school culture? Please let them know that the application for the 2023-2024 school year is now available on the CSArts-SGV website! The deadline for prospective students to apply is Sunday, 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!
Please note that the above application deadline is for incoming students only. The deadline for current students to apply for a conservatory transfer for fall 2023 is Friday, December 9. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@sgv.csarts.net.
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH CSARTS-SGV | |
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Did you know that you can read the latest from CSArts-SGV on the Blog & News page of our website? The CSArts-SGV Blog & News page is updated monthly with exciting posts that highlight upcoming special events, insights into students’ lives, exclusive interviews with faculty and alumni, and special behind-the-scenes moments. Click here to check out the most recent blog post to learn more about the brand-new Popular Music Conservatory and Popular Music Coordinator, Mr. Kirk Averitt!
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FALL SEMESTER SUCCESS STORIES | |
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As previously announced, State of the Art will now be updated biannually at the end of the fall and spring semesters. State of the Art is CSArts-SGV’s way of celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff through a special webpage that features successes large and small: castings, certifications, awards, scholarships, jobs, special performances, and more. Past State of the Art accomplishments are always available to view at www.sgv.csarts.net/Accomplishments.
Please continue to submit your successes year-round through the form found at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. All accomplishments will be posted at the conclusion of the semester in which they were submitted. An email will also be sent out once accomplishments for the semester are available for viewing. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to!
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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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No Conservatory for Middle School (DUSD Staff Professional Development Day): Monday, October 31
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, November 11
Veterans’ Day (Schools Closed): Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed): Monday, November 21 – Friday, November 25
Last Day of Conservatory (Fall): Friday, December 16
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS | | | | | |
