We hope you are already enjoying your long weekend! Please be reminded that CSArts-SGV is closed today, Friday, February 11, and will also be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents' Day.
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NEW COVID-19 POLICY FOR EVENT PATRONS |
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In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in order to provide the safest environment possible for all event/performance patrons, the CSArts-SGV Board of Trustees has enacted the following policy for all school events and performances. This policy will go into effect for event/performance patrons starting with the production of The Me Nobody Knows, which begins on Thursday, February 24.
- All ticket holders/attendees must present proof of up-to-date vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test/complete pre-event negative testing prior to entering a venue/event.
- Photo identification and proof of vaccination shall be consistent with standards established by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as they may be modified from time to time.
- All ticket holders/attendees will be required to wear a medical-grade N95, KN95, or KF94 mask at all times in all indoor spaces in accordance with CDPH guidance for K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. If a ticket holder/attendee does not have a N95, KN95, or KF94 mask, one will be provided.
- All ticket holders/attendees must be free of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 in order to attend the event.
- All ticket holders/attendees who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted.
To view the full policy, which includes more details for event patrons in addition to student performer requirements that have already been in effect, click here.
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ACADEMIC COURSE SELECTION FOR 2022-2023 |
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This month, school counselors will be visiting Social Science classes to help students in grades 9-11 select their courses for next school year! All parents/guardians should keep an eye out for their student’s 2022-2023 Grade Level Course Request Form coming home over the next few weeks. The official form must be submitted online through a Google Form with both student and parent electronic signatures. The link to the Google Form for each grade level can be found on the hard copy or in the Counselor’s Corner Academic Course Selection 2022-2023 folder on Schoology.
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Attention all rising 9th grade students and families: We hope you are looking forward to attending high school at CSArts-SGV next school year! Please be sure to review the step-by-step directions for registering in the CSArts-SGV Aeries student database system and enrolling in academic courses for your freshman year. Early next month, CSArts-SGV school counselors will be meeting with rising 9th grade students during their Block 6 classes to select their courses for next year. The enrollment process will also include submission of required documents, completion of online registration during the summer, and lastly, attending on-campus registration in early August.
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Next week is Kindness Week! The CSArts-SGV Leadership class will be hosting activities during lunch and will be having small challenges each day to encourage you to be kind towards yourself and others. Stay tuned for lunch activities such as a rap battle and a sticky note mural! Please see below for each day’s challenge:
Monday, February 14: Kindness Towards Yourself
Do something special for yourself and wear your favorite color to school.
Tuesday, February 15: Kindness Towards Friends
Do something kind and unexpected for your friends.
Wednesday, February 16: Kindness Towards Our School Community
Do random acts of kindness for your teachers, staff, and classmates.
Thursday, February 17: Kindness Towards Our Loved Ones
Be extra kind to your parents and siblings today.
Friday, February 18: Kindness Towards Our Earth
Wear green, brown, or blue in honor of Mother Earth.
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Class of 2022 families: Please click here to read the February edition of the Senior Bulletin for new updates on senior activities and more! Be sure to keep an eye on the senior webpage to receive the latest information for senior students and families.
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SAVE NOW ON CSARTS ACADEMY CLASSES |
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There’s only one week left to take advantage of special early bird discounts on CSArts Academy spring courses! Don’t miss out; register for your next great art adventure before early bird pricing ends on Friday, February 18. This spring, CSArts Academy is presenting extracurricular courses each Saturday designed for students ages 8-15 of various skill levels, in a variety of artistic disciplines. Please click here to browse all of the courses offered both virtually and in person on the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts.
Be sure to spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in this unique and educational arts experience, and stay tuned for upcoming information about the summer course offerings held on the CSArts-SGV campus!
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STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST FOR APPAREL |
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We want to see your creative and fun designs! Submissions are now open to be featured on a new apparel item in our next schoolwide online apparel sale. Don’t miss your chance to create a new spirit look that all your peers can be proud of, including our newest group of CSArts-SGV students being admitted this spring!
For design guidelines and to submit your design, click here. The deadline to participate is Monday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m. Students in all conservatories and grade levels are welcome to enter!
Once all submissions have been received, a small group of finalists will be selected by a panel of administrators and staff, which will then be shared on the @CSArtsSGV Instagram account so you can vote on which design should be included in our next sale. Stay tuned for more information on how and when to vote. If you have any questions, please email communications@sgv.csarts.net. Good luck and happy designing!
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As announced this week, we have an incredible new lineup of guest artists for Puttin’ On the Glitz! We are so excited to present our inaugural fundraising event, which will be held on Sunday, March 20 in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad. If you have not yet purchased your ticket or table sponsorship for this enchanting evening under the stars, very limited quantities are still available. Please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/Glitz to learn more and reserve your spot at this dazzling 1920s-themed event!
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CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY |
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We want to help celebrate your successes! State of the Art is updated monthly and features submissions from our CSArts-SGV community to highlight achievements large and small: castings, certifications, awards, scholarships, jobs, special performances, and more! If you’d like to see last month’s accomplishments, please click here.
To be featured in this month’s edition, please submit your accomplishments at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. Whatever you have recently accomplished, we would love to share it in State of the Art. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to!
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HELP KEEP CSARTS-SGV HEALTHY & SAFE |
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The following are a few reminders to keep our school community safe and informed.
As the Omicron surge continues to decline, Los Angeles County Public Health Officials have detailed post-surge mitigation strategies. Once these strategies are put in place, masking will no longer be required in outdoor spaces at K-12 schools. Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools will still be mandatory. We are continuing to receive frequent updates from various state and local agencies and will make sure to update our community as information evolves.
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 starting at 1:30 p.m. 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.
At this time every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to click here to order for your household. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
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. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
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Presidents’ Day (School Closed): Friday, February 11 & Monday, February 21
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, February 25
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, April 22
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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