HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT & FAMILY PRESENTATION |
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In response to parent, student, and staff feedback, CSArts-SGV will be holding an on-campus high school retreat next Friday, November 19 to help teach and build on our unique school culture. This day was already scheduled as a Green Day in the master calendar to allow for special school programming. At the retreat, students will cycle through four sessions:
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Click here for more details on NAMI’s Ending the Silence presentation.
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Screening of Angst: Building Resilience: Click here for more details. Stay tuned for a parent screening of this film in 2022 as well!
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Healthy Relationships Presentation: The CSArts-SGV Student Services Team will present on topics such as healthy friendships, strategies for interacting with peers, harassment, and consent. Students will also receive a review of schoolwide procedures for reporting concerns and reaching out for support services.
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Dodgeball: Students will enjoy recreation and team building through friendly competition with their peers. Come play or cheer on your friends!
Additionally, this coming Tuesday, November 16 from 6-7 p.m., NAMI will be hosting a virtual family presentation of Ending the Silence. This presentation is open to all CSArts-SGV middle and high school families and will be held via Zoom (click here for invitation details). Make sure to sign up here to receive a reminder about the session, as well as additional resources. Please join us for this important talk!
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SAVE THE DATE: DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT |
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Our wonderful Family Action Network (FAN) parents are planning a Drive-In Movie Night for Saturday, December 4 at 7 p.m. This holiday movie screening, held in the Performing Arts Center parking lot, is a fun way for CSArts-SGV families to connect right before Winter Break. Parents, students, siblings… all are welcome! Hot dogs, nachos, and other treats will be available for purchase. This event is free, but a suggested donation of $10 per car is encouraged to cover the expenses of the event.
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Parents/guardians are invited to join CSArts-SGV Principal Dr. Gregory Endelman for a State of the School presentation on Tuesday, December 7 from 6-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. As we approach the end of the fall semester, parents will be updated about our educational programming and school operations. We hope to see you there!
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ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY |
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Parents/guardians: Want to see what your student has been up to in their elective classes this fall semester? You are invited to "step into the classroom" on Monday, December 13 to view a 30-minute presentation during your student’s elective block showcasing all they have learned.
During the academic day, the following elective classes will be presenting their work: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing/Paint, Photo, Digital Art, Film Music, Piano, Taekwondo, Ballet, Stretch and Core, Tap, MT Dance, Hip Hop, and CCC Music.
See the flyer below for more information about the times of the presentations and the check-in process. On the day of the event, please park in the Highland Avenue parking lot and be sure to wear a mask at all times while indoors.
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HOBY DEADLINE APPROACHING |
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Attention sophomores: Submit an essay composition for a chance to represent CSArts-SGV at the statewide Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Camp this summer! To apply, please answer the following prompt in 250 words or less: Describe the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a leader in your school and community. HOBY essays must be submitted to CSArts-SGV Counselor Emily Christy at emily.christy@sgv.csarts.net by 11:59 p.m. this coming Monday, November 15. For more information about HOBY, visit www.hoby.org.
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SOLD! ART MARKET NOW LIVE |
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You’re invited to the first-ever CSArts-SGV Visual Arts Conservatory Art Market! The SOLD! Art Market is officially open now until 9 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Stop by the showcase in the CSArts-SGV lobby or visit the market website, where you can explore and purchase a variety of exciting artwork created by Visual Arts students — from digital prints and paintings to crafts and sculptures. This online market allows Visual Arts students the opportunity to create, curate, and price all of their own work. Participating students will receive a majority of the profits directly, while a small portion will go back to the Visual Arts Conservatory to assist with hosting events like this in the future.
Click here to visit the SOLD! Art Market and begin purchasing today! Following the sale, participants will receive an email with instructions for coordinating pick-up or shipping. If you have any questions, please contact Visual Arts Conservatory Director Tiffany Ma at tiffany.ma@sgv.csarts.net. Thank you for your support!
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DROP-OFF & PICK-UP SAFETY |
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In the past few weeks, there have been a number of reports of unsafe driving during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. To keep our CSArts-SGV community safe, please follow all directions from security and observe posted signs and traffic laws when dropping off or picking up your students. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Do twice the good this November with the Artist Scholar Sponsorship Program (ASSP)! This crucial program directly benefits CSArts-SGV students who need additional assistance in their efforts to cover the costs of their arts conservatory experience. With your help, ASSP ensures that all students can experience a transformative arts education and have access to school essentials such as yearbooks, school dances, transportation, art supplies, performance opportunities, and more.
This November, every dollar donated to ASSP will be matched – up to $50,000 – by a generous donor. Both your gift AND the match can be designated to directly support students in your child’s conservatory. Please consider making a gift by Tuesday, November 30 to double your impact. Click here to donate today!
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LICENSE PLATE FRAMES STILL AVAILABLE |
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Show your school spirit! CSArts-SGV license plate frames are available for purchase for $25 at the front desk while supplies last. Please bring cash or check (payable to “CSArts-SGV Visual Arts”) to pick yours up and support the Visual Arts Conservatory. There is no limit on quantity per family. |
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STUDENT VACCINATION UPDATE |
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As you may be aware, Los Angeles County vaccine providers are now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 to 11 years old, following recent approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. As a result, an estimated 900,000 children between the ages of 5 and 11 in L.A. County are newly eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Parents/guardians can make an appointment to vaccinate their child at www.vaccinatelacounty.com or www.myturn.ca.gov. Many pharmacies and clinics countywide are also accepting appointments through their own systems, and at public health sites, walk-ups are welcome. Parents are encouraged to call the site ahead of time to verify that they are vaccinating children. Children will need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and have a signed consent form.
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COVID-19 DASHBOARD & WEEKLY TESTING |
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Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26
Last Day of Conservatory (Fall): Thursday, December 9
Final Exams – 1st Semester: Tuesday, December 14 – Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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