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Middle school families should be aware that there is no school or conservatory for middle school students this Monday, October 31 for a Staff Professional Development Day that is taking place at Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) academies.
High school families: Please note that CSArts-SGV will still be in session on Monday, October 31. There will be no change in the schedule for high school students.
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This Monday, October 31, students are welcome to wear a Halloween costume to school and participate in the festivities during Lunch and Office Hours. Please read on to hear about all the fun in store!
Spooky Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth by purchasing spooky cookies in the CSArts-SGV Quad during Lunch! Two varieties will be available: chocolate chip cookies will be $1 and specialty cookies will be $2.
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Halloween Portraits Fundraiser
The Digital Photography elective class will be taking Halloween Portraits in Room 100 during Lunch and Office Hours. Portraits can be taken solo, in duos, or in groups and can be purchased for $5 per person. Photos will include a themed background, be lightly retouched, and delivered as a digital download. All proceeds go toward the Digital Photography elective classes to help purchase photography supplies.
Costume Contest
All current students are also welcome to participate in CSArts-SGV’s annual Costume Contest, which will be held in the CSArts-SGV Quad during Lunch. Students can sign up to compete in the following categories for the ultimate bragging rights: Best Character, Best Makeup, Best Group, Funniest, Scariest, and Most Creative. We can’t wait to see all of the incredible costumes you will come up with!
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Costume Dos and Don’ts
The CSArts-SGV Administrative Team would also like to remind students of 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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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.
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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A note for students enrolled in AP classes: Don’t forget to purchase AP exams on MySchoolBucks by the deadline, this coming Tuesday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m.! 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. For more information on AP exam purchasing and registration, please click here. | |
Please be aware that all Lost and Found items will be donated after next Friday, November 4. We ask that you remind your students to regularly check the Lost and Found at the front desk for any items they may be missing. Keep in mind that storage space is scarce, so items that are left for longer than two weeks are donated to local nonprofits. | |
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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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FALL SEMESTER SUCCESS STORIES | |
We want to help celebrate your successes! State of the Art is a special webpage that allows us to share the outstanding accomplishments of the CSArts-SGV community, including castings, certifications, awards, scholarships, jobs, special performances, and more. To be featured in this semester’s edition, please submit your accomplishments at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to! | |
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 our 2023-2024 school year is now available on our 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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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 | | | | | |
