Important Upcoming Dates
August 8 - Meet the Teacher
August 10, 2022 - First Day of School
September 1-17 - Raise Craze Fundraiser
October 15th - The Titan Classic Golf Tournament
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Intelligence plus character —
that is the true goal of education.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
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From the Principal's Desk
Welcome Treasure Coast Classical families to the 2022-2023 School Year! I am so excited to be your principal and look forward to getting to know all of you a little better this year. I hope you made amazing memories this summer and were able to spend time with your families soaking in the summer sun. I was fortunate to spend some time in Cape Cod with our family and enjoyed the cooler weather while watching baseball and eating way too much.
We have been working hard to prepare for your scholar’s return and we are ready to welcome everyone back on campus. The first day of school is my second favorite holiday. It is a day that represents a new beginning, a time when we all get a fresh start. Making the commitment to getting back on a schedule, eating better, exercising, having an actual bedtime, and becoming disciplined again paves the way for excellence in all that we do.
Children need structure and schedules. They need us to provide boundaries to guide and remind them of what is best. Create an environment of success for your scholars. Encourage them to find a quiet place to complete homework each evening. Sit and help them if they don’t understand. This isn’t just true for the lower school scholars but our upper school scholars as well. Creating a daily rhythm for your scholars helps to develop disciplines that will set the tone of their school year and will be an antecedent of many successes. Thank you for all you are doing to prepare our scholars for an amazing year. I look forward to serving all of you well. My commitment will remain strong to provide the best education possible while teaching virtues that will form their character.
I look forward to seeing you at Meet the Teacher on Monday. Enjoy your last few days of summer break!
Kirsten Pendleton, Principal
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We look forward to seeing you at Meet the Teacher on Monday. Parent volunteers will be stationed throughout the school to help you find your way around. If you have not signed up yet there are a few afternoon spots left. In the cafeteria on Monday, you will be able to:
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Pay for School Supplies or pay here.
- Pick up your car line tag
- Pick up your printed FSA scores
- Get your upper school scholar's schedule
- Look through our selection of donated, pre-owned uniforms
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Pick up a spirit shirt (please bring a check or order here - Preamble shirt or Titan Shirt)
- Get all your questions answered!
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Parents must have a FOCUS parent portal account in order to access assessment scores, course grades, and report cards. You will also use FOCUS to update contact information, medical information, and other important items. Here are instructions to help you with your FOCUS account. Please note that the SSN area should be left blank. Once you add your scholar(s) you will need to call the school for verification and we will link the account.
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Athletics Interest Meeting
TCCA is excited to begin establishing the foundation of an athletic program this year! We are looking to start with a cross-country, swimming, and track team. We would like to invite middle and high school scholars (6th-9th) and their parents to join us for more information about participating in these teams. If your scholar is interested in being a part of TCCA athletics this year, please join us on Thursday, August 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Mrs. Sinatra-Ibalarrosa, at dsinatra@treasurecoastclassical.org.
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If you are interested in providing water jugs and/or a water cooler for your scholar(s) classroom please contact Greg Campbell at Sailfish Springs directly at 1-772-888-9113 or via email.
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IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP!
We need all TCCA parents and guardians to download the PikMyKid App on their smartphones and create an account. On this app, you will pick your child's default dismissal choice...such as car line, B&A Care, Walker, etc. This will help us keep your child safe during dismissal times and a convenient tool to make any changes you need for dismissal for a particular timeframe or new default.
You may use the QR code to the appropriate app store to download the app on your phone (on the flyer below). If you don’t want to have the App on your phone, you can create and access your account online from your desktop by going to https://parents.pikmykid.com. You can log in and click on your student's name in order to make pick-up changes. However, you can not check in on your desktop. As long as you have your student's Car Tag at the time of pick up, the car line staff will enter your 4-digit PIN and this will allow your student to be dismissed. It is imperative for all parents to sign up for an account. You do not need the app on your phone but you DO need a PikMyKid account, and the more people that use the app, the smoother car line will function.
You will be the Primary Parent for your student and in control of their dismissal. You can delegate alternate individuals, but they should have the App also, as it will send a matching number to the phone for us to validate the correct person is picking up the proper student.
Also, note that only two accounts are allowed to be associated on file for each student as an enrolling parent. However, other family members can still use the app as a delegate, provided one of the connected persons delegates access to you directly from their App. The connected contacts can also make the recurring delegation to you through the student calendar.
NOTE: PikMyKid PIN will be the same as your student's MySchoolBucks PIN that will be used for lunch, BASE, and other activities. Your child will need to know this number.
If you do not receive your car tag at Meet the Teacher on Monday, please pick it up at the front office after morning drop-off on Wednesday.
We are on our way to a safer, quicker, and more efficient dismissal process!
Here are some helpful resources:
PikMyKidRegistration Video
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HELP US PREVENT A CRAZY CAR LINE BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES
- Drop-off times are from 7:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m. If you are dropping off past 7:55 a.m., you will need to park and walk your scholar to the office.
- We will be redirecting traffic when walkers are crossing through the parking lot. When you see scholars crossing the parking lot, pay attention to the person directing you to go to the parking row closest to the school building. Make a right turn into that row. Once you reach the end of that row, zipper in with the lane of cars in front of you.
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Abstain from cell phone usage. Maintain awareness. It is against the law to use your cell phone while in a school zone. Once stopped in car line you may use the PikMyKid app to dismiss your scholar(s).
- Dismissal is 3:00 p.m. Cars are not permitted on campus until 2:30 p.m. Do not idle or park in the turn lanes on Cove Rd. Do not enter Legacy Cove property. Do not park on Ault Ave or at The Grace Place. Do not park anywhere near Anderson Middle School.
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Walkers will be released at 2:50 pm.
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If you are in the area of a cone, drop your scholar off, allow them to walk, and move forward. Do not stop when there is room to pull forward. Do not wait to pull up to the school entrance. Teachers, staff, and Safety Patrol will be stationed throughout the drop-off area to assist your scholars and keep them safe.
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CLOSE THE GAPS! Keep moving forward!
- Picking up scholars late WILL result in late charges. If you have an emergency that prevents you from being on time please contact the front office.
- Exercise patience. Keep in mind that the car line is always slow during the first two or three weeks of school. This is not indicative of how the remainder of the school year will go.
- Please see the graphic below.
Safety is our priority! Thank you for your compliance!
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Bike and Scooter Safety
Any scholar on an electric scooter is legally required to wear a helmet. Scholars on kick (non-powered) scooters, bikes, and electric scooters should be walking their scooters at all times on campus. Scooters and bikes should be parked in the bike and scooter racks located in the back carline. Only those with an address within 2 miles of the school will be allowed to walk, bike, or scooter to school. (Sorry! Each address will be looked up when a walker form is submitted)
In 2019 House Bill 453 was passed into law, modifying Florida law so that the operator of a motorized scooter has all the rights and duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under §316.2065. See Fl. §316.2128(1). And under §316.2065(3)(D), all riders under the age of 16 have a legal duty to wear a helmet while riding an electric scooter.
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Our Raise Craze fundraiser will take place September 1-17 and every scholar and family member is invited to participate! It is as simple as doing an Act of Kindness (AOK). We will wrap up the fundraiser by doing an AOK together - cleaning up the beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, 9/17.
All the money raised during Raise Craze will go directly to offset transportation costs for field trips. This year, every grade is going on a field trip! We will be bringing you more information about both this fundraiser and field trips in the days to come, so stay tuned!
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MSB Instructions
My School Bucks/My School Activities MySchoolBucks/Activities can sometimes be a little difficult to navigate so we suggest setting up your account and familiarizing yourself with the system before the school year begins. These videos provide an excellent overview. Please note that when choosing the district, scroll down to Treasure Coast Classical Academy, not Martin County. Parents should contact MySchoolBucks directly with questions on getting signed up or using the service. They have a chat function on the website, a parent support number (855) 832-5226, or via email at parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com. MySchoolBucks staff is available Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and they have bilingual (Spanish) parent support representatives on their team. Please see specific instructions below.
Returning Families with Existing MySchoolBucks Accounts
All returning parents with existing MySchoolBucks accounts will need to log
in to your account and confirm that all of your returning students are
attached to your account and ADD any NEW students starting this school
year. If any current students are not attached to your account, try to add
them. If you do not find either a returning or new student when you hit Find
New or Returning Families WITHOUT MySchoolBucks Account.
Go to MySchoolBucks.com to create an account. You will need to know your
district name to sign up. Because we are a charter school, TCCA is listed as a
district, not a school. Be sure to select Treasure Coast Classical Academy as your new school district (not Martin County Public Schools). Once your account is created, Click on Add Student. Student names should already be in the system and will be found when you add the student's name and birthdate and click to Find Student. When your child's info comes up, then click on Add Student. Click Here to create your MSB account.
New Families with MySchoolBucks Accounts from Another School.
You will need to log in to your MySchoolBucks account and select a new
school district. Because we are a charter school, TCCA is listed as a district, not
a school. Be sure to select Treasure Coast Classical Academy as your new school
district (not Martin County Public Schools).
To change your district, go to the top right of your screen and click on the
person. Then go to My User Profile. Click on that and go to My School
Districts and search the Florida districts for Treasure Coast Classical Academy. Once the account is created click on Add Student. Follow the prompts through the process to add your student(s) to your account. Student names should already be in the system and will be found when you add their name and birthdate and click Find Student. When your child's info comes up, then click on Add Student.
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Classical Corner
NEW Gary Hartenburg, associate professor of philosophy and director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Aristotle’s goal of education, incorporating Aristotle’s virtues into the curriculum, and the role of pleasure and pain in education.
As always, you can email or call if you have any questions.
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NEW School Lunch - The USDA program for free school meals has come to an end. Please plan on paying for all school meals this coming school year unless your scholar(s) is in the free or reduced lunch program. You can apply for that program here.
Sign up for a MySchoolBucks account to load funds to pay for school meals. Please note your car tag number and your child's lunch number are the same.
- Breakfast Paid $2.50
- Breakfast Reduced $0.30
- Lunch Paid $4.50
- Lunch Reduced $0.40
ACTION REQUIRED NOW School Supply Program - No need to spend time on the crowded school supply aisle, we have done the shopping for you! Thanks to our ability to buy in bulk, we are able to keep the cost down to $50 per scholar. This would normally cost about $75 when shopping on your own. You can pay through your MySchoolBucks account to purchase scholar and teacher supplies. Also, you can donate any amount here to help scholars in need. Thank you!
ACTION REQUIRED NOW Emergency Contact and Authorization Pick-up Form - Let's get a head start on tasks for the fall! Print and complete this form. You can either bring it to the front office, send it in regular mail or email it to us at info@treasurecoastclassical.org.
ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 30 Days FOCUS - Parents must have a FOCUS parent portal account in order to access assessment scores, course grades, and report cards. Here are instructions to help you with your FOCUS account. Please note that the SSN area should be left blank. Once you add your scholar(s), you need to call the school for verification, and we will link the account.
ACTION REQUIRED Walkers - Please complete this form if your scholar(s) will be walking home from school this coming school year. The home address on this form must be within a two-mile radius of the school.
ACTION REQUIRED Volunteering at School - If you are interested in volunteering at the school this year and have not already done so, you will need to complete a level 2 background check. It is good for two years. We look forward to seeing you on campus! Sign up here.
Activity Buses There is still availability in all places except KC Chung, so please call them directly to secure your spot!
- Boundless Gymnastics - (772) 618-5186
- Grace Place (772) 287-1779
- KC Chung (772) 220-8249
- Little Prodigy (772) 600-7437
School Uniform Info - Land's End is not the only place to buy school uniforms. Parents have successfully found dress-compliant uniform pieces at The Children's Place, Target, Walmart, and French Toast. Rack Room Shoes usually has a good selection of dress code compliant shoes which must be solid blue, black, or brown.
While the school logo is not required on shirts, we partner with Stimmell's Screen Printing and Embroidery to offer our families a local embroidery option. Stimmell's has the TCCA logo on file and can add it to any of our approved uniform shirts, jackets, or sweaters. Stimmell's is located at 2170 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart in the Belle Plaza.
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Please consider donating to this GoFundMe for Ms. D'Andrea's family. We will also be creating a memorial on campus in her honor, more details to come.
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Questions?
If you have a question and are unsure of whom to ask,
and we will direct you to the correct staff member!
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Treasure Coast Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and
ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletics and other school-administered programs.
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