WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY WRAP |
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Hello new and returning CSArts-SGV students, parents, faculty, and staff, and welcome to the Weekly Wrap! This weekly email newsletter delivers the latest schoolwide news, announcements, and event updates right to your inbox every Friday. Be sure to stay tuned! |
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High school students who were unable to attend On-Campus Registration this week should plan to come early on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 11, and report to the Cafeteria in order to complete all aspects of the registration process and pick up needed materials.
Middle school students who were unable to attend On-Campus Registration this week can pick up any materials during the first week of conservatory classes, starting on Monday, August 16.
Additionally, make-up school pictures will be taken on Friday, September 17 for both high school and middle school students.
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We would like to remind all parents and students that the first day of academic classes for high school students is next Wednesday, August 11! Middle school students begin instruction at their respective DUSD Academies on Thursday, August 12. We can’t wait to see you all back in the classroom!
Please note that during the first week of school, there will be NO conservatory classes. For information on dismissal times for this first week, please see the Welcome Week message below and refer to the Welcome Week schedule of events.
Conservatory instruction will begin for all grade levels on Monday, August 16.
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We are so excited to welcome all students back to school for in-person instruction next week! As we celebrate this return to campus, as well as CSArts-SGV’s 5th season, we are pleased to announce our Welcome Week activities, which will take place Wednesday, August 11 - Friday, August 13. We can’t wait for our students and their families to join us for this fun, multi-day kick-off event!
All students and their families are invited to a big CSArts-SGV bash on Friday, August 13! 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 a 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 there!
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Please be reminded that, as we begin the 2021-2022 school year, masks will not be required for vaccinated individuals in OUTDOOR settings, but will be required while INSIDE school buildings for all students, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. COVID-19 health requirements are set by state and county health organizations such as the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and public charter schools like CSArts-SGV are required to follow these requirements in order to operate in-person instruction.
By requiring masking indoors, the CDPH was able to modify the physical distancing requirements to facilitate a return to full in-person instruction. Additionally, masking indoors greatly reduces quarantine restrictions for anyone who may be exposed to COVID-19 as long as they remain asymptomatic, reducing any potential interruptions to in-person instruction. The CDPH has stated that it will reassess conditions and determine whether to change masking guidelines by Monday, November 1.
Furthermore, all information about CSArts-SGV’s processes for tracking and reporting any positive cases of COVID-19 and important health and safety resources will be available on our COVID-19 Dashboard, which is currently in the process of being updated prior to the start of the school year. Please stay tuned.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR COVID-19 TESTING |
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As previously announced, free COVID-19 testing is available to all members of the CSArts-SGV community who wish to participate, including students and staff, as well as their immediate family members (anyone living with a student or staff member). Our first COVID-19 testing clinic will take place tomorrow, Saturday, August 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be a drive-through clinic located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue.
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As a reminder, school for high school students begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11. The first day of school is a Blue Day, which means students will attend academic Blocks 1, 2, and 3. Campus will not be open for drop-off until 7:30 a.m. each day.
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We would like to share that nearly half of our classrooms (primarily the 9th grade academic classrooms) are now fully stocked with class sets of Chromebooks.
As we wait for the rest of the Chromebooks to arrive, some teachers are utilizing our former BAK devices in their rooms. Students, especially those in grades 10-12, may find it helpful to bring their own personal devices for the first few weeks as we wait for our final shipments of new devices. Thank you for partnering with us as we embark on this new and exciting technological journey!
Additionally, below are the digital links to the Technology Packets that were handed out at On-Campus Registration this week. These packets are great to bookmark and have at the ready!
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Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), which graciously helps feed our students, has posted their lunch menus for the 2021-2022 school year. Please click here to view.
All students will be provided with one meal for breakfast and one meal for lunch each day, regardless of financial status. Parents who wish to add money to their accounts for additional or enhanced purchases can do so at www.schoolcafe.com. There will be a cost for a second meal if any student wishes to have a second full helping. Additionally, snacks will be available for purchase to students in grades 7-12 during nutrition, at lunch, and just before conservatory classes.
Parents are encouraged to fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP) application, if applicable, as this helps the school compile and report data that opens up additional funding streams. More information regarding FRLP can be found here.
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Families should have received information about our exciting, new partnership with the LA Metro during On-Campus Registration. As part of the Fareless K-12 program, TAP cards were given out to all CSArts-SGV students, and once students program their cards (which they can do online starting on Sunday, August 8), they will have free public transportation throughout the Los Angeles region for the entire year. To see an informational flyer regarding the Fareless K-12 program, please click here.
If you were unable to pick up your TAP card, they will be available at the front desk all next week.
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CSARTS-SGV APPAREL NOW AVAILABLE |
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Want to show off your CSArts-SGV pride as we step into the new school year? Now’s your chance during the Back-to-School Apparel Sale. For a limited time only, you can shop online for colorful CSArts-SGV shirts and hoodies, fun hats and tote bags, and more! Visit www.sgv.csarts.net/Apparel to browse and shop now.
Be sure to place your order before the sale ends on Sunday, August 15 at 11:59 p.m. Your new spirit wear and merchandise will be shipped directly to you in early September.
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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.
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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Staff Professional Development Days (No School): Monday, August 9 - Tuesday, August 10
Academic Instruction Begins: Wednesday, August 11
Conservatory Instruction Begins: Monday, August 16
Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 6
Academic Back-to-School Night (No Conservatory): Thursday, September 9
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