FIRST WEEK OF CONSERVATORY |
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We hope you all had a fantastic first week of academic classes! We would like to remind all parents and students that the first day of conservatory instruction will take place this coming Monday, August 16. Your conservatory instructors are so excited to see you all back in person.
The regular bell schedule also begins on Monday. To review the bell schedule for the 2021-2022 school year, please click here.
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WELCOME MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS |
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We were thrilled to see our middle school students on campus this week for some of the Welcome Week activities and are very much looking forward to Monday, August 16 when middle school students will officially join us for conservatory classes! Please be reminded that conservatory classes are dismissed at 5 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays. At dismissal, all students should be picked up from the CSArts-SGV campus (see below for more details). There are no conservatory classes on Fridays.
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WELCOME WEEK FESTIVAL TODAY |
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Don’t forget! Today, Friday, August 13, all students and their families are invited to a big CSArts-SGV bash! Our Welcome Week Festival will take place from 2:45-5 p.m. and will feature carnival-style games, food trucks, music, a photo booth, and even a chance to dunk some of your favorite teachers (or principal) in the dunk tank! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Meanwhile, parents/guardians can mix and mingle with school administration and other CSArts-SGV families at a Parent Social. We hope to see you later this afternoon!
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PICK-UP / DROP-OFF REMINDERS |
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When picking up or dropping off your student, please pay attention to the directions given by CSArts-SGV staff and make sure you observe all traffic laws. A few specific reminders:
- Students are required to use crosswalks when crossing the street.
- The driveway located in the front of the school is reserved for truck deliveries only and should not be used for student drop-off or pick-up.
- If you are dropping off in the parking lot off of Highland Avenue, please plan on turning right as you exit the lot in order to expedite the flow of traffic.
Please click here to review our Pick-Up/Drop-Off Map. Thank you!
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LAST CHANCE FOR CSARTS-SGV APPAREL |
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Time is running out to participate in CSArts-SGV’s Back-to-School Apparel Sale! Be sure to place your orders before the sale ends this Sunday, August 15 at 11:59 p.m. to secure your school-branded hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more. Visit www.sgv.csarts.net/Apparel to browse and shop now. Your new spirit wear and merchandise will be shipped directly to you in early September.
Thank you for representing CSArts-SGV with pride!
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PARENT COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL |
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Our new Principal, Dr. Greg Endelman, is eager to meet you! Parents and guardians, if you are available, please join us in the CSArts-SGV Cafeteria next Friday, August 20 at 9 a.m. for coffee and conversation with Dr. Endelman.
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VACCINATION / REGULAR TESTING FOR TEACHERS |
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On Wednesday, August 11, the State of California announced that all K-12 school employees and volunteers will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. CSArts-SGV Administration is working with employees to ensure compliance with this new mandate. We plan on making weekly testing available to all faculty and staff, as well as to students as an extra health and safety resource. We thank CSArts-SGV employees for doing their part to keep our students and community safe.
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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 stay informed of any potential positive cases on campus and access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
In the event a positive case of COVID-19 is reported on campus, our certified school nurses will initiate contact tracing and follow the protocols created by public health care agencies. A school nurse will notify individuals that had a close contact exposure by phone and will provide written instructions regarding quarantine procedures. The COVID-19 dashboard will be updated nightly to help keep our community informed of positivity rates at our school.
In the event that the state and/or local public health officials order a return to partial or full school closure, CSArts-SGV is prepared to implement a hybrid or full-distance learning program. Vaccination, masking, sanitation, and hygiene are proven strategies to maintain safe in-person instruction.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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Congratulations to the Creative Writing Conservatory! As the first conservatory to receive 100% submission of their Parent Funding Agreement (PFA) forms, the Creative Writing Conservatory will receive an additional $10,000 from the CSArts-SGV Foundation. These additional funds can be utilized to help enrich the arts experience for all Creative Writing students throughout the 2021-2022 school season.
Thank you to every family who has submitted their PFA form for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have not yet submitted your PFA form, please do so ASAP by clicking here.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION |
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The CSArts-SGV Foundation Team thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many families during On-Campus Registration last week! We hope your experience was welcoming and informative. As the new school year gets underway, we would like to remind families about the Foundation’s parent membership groups, which offer parents the opportunity to get more involved, connect with other CSArts-SGV families, and help support the school.
ENCORE is a social membership group for parents who are excited to get to know other families by attending fun events throughout the year. For more information and to view all Encore membership details, please click here.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE is a parent leadership network dedicated to helping shape the future of CSArts-SGV. All President's Circle members also receive a complimentary Encore membership at the Maestro level. For more details and to add your voice to President's Circle, please click here.
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Family Action Network (FAN) provides an opportunity for parents and family members to stay connected to what's happening at CSArts-SGV, while maximizing the school experience for all CSArts-SGV students. The mission of FAN is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities; support the school in enhancing students' academic, artistic, physical, and emotional growth; and help CSArts-SGV parents and family members to stay involved through an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative community.
There are already a number of parent volunteer opportunities posted on the FAN website. Click here to see what’s coming up for FAN and to join today!
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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING |
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This year’s performance programs will once again be printed for live performances! If you plan to sell or purchase advertising space in our programs, please remember that the due date for ad forms, artwork, and payment is Tuesday, August 31. Detailed information can be found on our website at www.sgv.csarts.net/Advertising.
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CSARTS ACADEMY FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN |
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Calling all aspiring artists! Registration is now open for CSArts Academy’s Fall 2021 session. CSArts Academy invites students from throughout the community to experience a variety of arts disciplines through unique classes, offered both virtually and in person. This fall, in-person classes are available on Saturday mornings from the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts, but members of our CSArts-SGV family are more than welcome to participate!
Browse the Fall 2021 Brochure of Classes to check out all of the impressive courses and register today to join in on eight Saturdays full of fun and imagination! Be sure to let family and friends who may be interested know about this exciting arts opportunity.
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Conservatory Instruction Begins: Monday, August 16
Coffee with the Principal: Friday, August 20
Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 6
Virtual Academic Back-to-School Night (No Conservatory): Thursday, September 9
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