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Antioch Charter Academy

Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Families and Staff Volume 25, Issue 3, August 31, 2020

Dear ACA families,

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP)

What is it?

The Learning Continuity Plan is a plan created by the school (ACA) to address student learning during the COVID-19 crisis in the 2020–21 school year. The LCP includes a plan for in-person instruction, according to health guidance, and distance learning while providing opportunities for stakeholder engagement.

The LCP is intended to balance the needs of all stakeholders, including educators, parents, students and community members.

The LCP includes descriptions of the following: addressing gaps in learning; conducting meaningful stakeholder engagement; maintaining transparency; addressing the needs of unduplicated pupils, students with unique needs, and students experiencing homelessness; providing access to necessary devices and connectivity for distance learning; providing resources and supports to address student and staff mental health and social emotional well-being; and continuing to provide school meals for students.

Our Next Steps:

·       Please read the attached LCP draft for ACA. (attached)

·       Submit any recommendations and comments regarding specific actions and expenditures proposed in the Learning Continuity Plan to me (kevinfuller@antiochcharteracademy.org)

We will have an opportunity to discuss our LCP at the Family Network meeting on September 3rd.

Thank you!

Mr. Fuller

GENERAL NOTES

Grab & Go Meals: Starting Sept. 1st, ACA students must have a personalized flyer to pick up a breakfast/lunch from AUSD.  Meal Pickup Flyers for your student(s), which are personalized with their names and Student ID #s, are available now in the ACA office. Each enrolled student (or parent/guardian) must present the flyer at one of the feeding sites  (https://www.antiochschools.net/nutrition-services) to obtain breakfast and lunch for their student(s).

The ACA office is open Monday through Friday from 8-12pm.  Please contact the office at 925-755-7311 or email ACAOffice@antiochcharteracademy.org if you have any questions.

Parents will go back to paying for meals directly to ACA.   Every year you must re-apply for Free or Reduced lunches.  Go to:

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

• Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals at www.SchoolLunchApp.com.

• Click here for more information on how to apply.

Safety Corner:

DO YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY?

Make sure that you’re prepared in case of an emergency or outage and spread the word.

Disaster management organizations urge families to store and annually update emergency supplies. Of course, needs will vary according to your location and circumstances, so check with local emergency management services for recommendations that could be applied in your area.

In general, it is recommended that you keep at least three gallons (11 L) of water per person and three days of nonperishable, ready-to-eat foods.

Also, some families have prepared “go bags” with such items as the following:

Blankets, a complete change of warm clothes, and sturdy shoes

Flashlight, radio (battery or windup), and spare batteries

First-aid kit and a whistle to signal for help

Eating utensils, can opener, pocket toolset, and waterproof matches

Dust masks, waterproof tape, and plastic sheeting for shelter

Toothbrushes, soap, towels, and toilet paper

Child-care supplies and special-needs items for seniors or the disabled

A waterproof container with needed medication, copies of prescriptions, and other important documents

List of emergency contacts and meeting places and a local map

Credit cards and cash

Extra set of house keys and car keys

Paper, pencils, books, and games for children

For more information about how to keep your family safe, visit pge.com/safety.

FAMILY NETWORK (FN) NEWS & INFORMATION

The ACA Family Network is made up of ACA adults who volunteer for fundraisers and social events for the enrichment of our children. The money we raise goes back to our school for study trips, family activities, assemblies, and classroom supplies. If you have a child/grandchild/niece/nephew/etc. at ACA, then come join us & help make a difference!

Family Network Events:

Family Network Meetings are the first Thursday of each month.  Meetings will be held by Zoom until we can go back to campus.  The board welcomes and encourages all ACA families to attend the meetings.  The meetings are not just for board members, but for all ACA family members.

The next Family Network Meeting is Thursday, September 3 at 3:30 pm on Zoom. We hope to see you there!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81431043577?pwd=bExTMU5iaU5JR1RrWnBqK1hWeDM0dz09

Meeting ID: 814 3104 3577

Passcode: ACAFNB

Annual Give: please find the attached flyer for our Annual Give fundraiser. This will be an especially important fundraiser this year, as we embark on distance learning once again. Donations can be submitted via PayPal to acafamilynetwork@gmail.com, venmo to @Beth-Rottier, or checks mailed to the school with the attached form. Remember, your donation is tax deductible and helps to fund many materials and programs offered at our school.

Spirit Wear: We currently have several spirit wear items for sale, including the quarantine t-shirt we offered last spring. Check them out!

https://forms.gle/p5sBEKcWa8hhqeuaA

Orders must be submitted via the Google Form by September 4th (we extended the deadline!). Pick up dates will be in mid-late September (more info to come).

Questions: Please reach out to us via email if you have any questions. acafamilynetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org

REMINDERS

Charter Council: the Charter Council is our governing board.  The board meets on a monthly basis – usually the first Thursday of the month @ 4PM.  Please check the calendar for the next meeting date/time, or call the office at 925-755-7311 to confirm.  These meetings are open to the public – all are welcomed!

Absences and Tardies: If your student will be absent, or tardy, please call the office at 925-755-7311, or email your student’s classroom, before 8:00am. Even though we are currently doing Distance Learning, roll is still taken EVERY DAY.

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Calendar

• September 3    FN Meeting (Zoom) at 3:30

• September 7    Labor Day – no school

• September 10  Charter Council (Zoom) at 4pm

• October 5 – 9   October Break – no school

CONTACT INFORMATION

School Phone – 925-755-7311

School Address – 3325 Hacienda Way, Antioch 94509

School Website – www.AntiochCharterAcademy.org

ACA Office – ACAOffice@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Family Network – ACAFamilyNetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Elementary – ACAElementary@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Intermediate – ACAIntermediate@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Primary – ACAPrimary@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Middle School – ACAMiddleSchool@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA I & II Special Education – SPED@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Newsletter – ACANewsletter@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Memories – ACAMemories@antiochcharteracademy.org

ACA Hot Lunch Program – ACALunchProgram@antiochcharteracademy.org

Twitter & Instagram Accounts – #AntiochCharter; @AntiochCharter

Parent Network Board & Contact Info

Co-Chairs: Lydia Moon and Kelly MacCallister

Secretary: Brooke Farrington

Treasurer: Beth Rottier

School Volunteer Coordinator: Salena Killion

Social Chair: Janika Barnes

Fundraising Chair: open

If you’re interested in an open position please email ACAFamilyNetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org

We need help to make this year amazing for OUR KIDS, the school families, teachers and staff

Members at Large: Everyone!

Private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/acafamilynetwork/

Email: ACAFamilyNetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

Our Vision To provide a learning environment where students of all socio-economic levels and ethnic backgrounds embrace education, exhibit compassion, and accept personal responsibility

Our Mission The mission of the Antioch Charter Academies is to facilitate academic and personal growth of TK-8th grade students of all socio-economic levels and ethnic backgrounds. ACA enables 21st century students to become literate, self-motivated, innovative, lifelong learners, and compassionate, collaborative active citizens. We nurture and support a partnership of students, teachers, families and the community; embrace individual strengths; and build upon research informed educational best practices including Montessori, multiple intelligences, brain-compatible teaching, and multi-age groupings with small class sizes.

Antioch Charter Academy is Fully Accredited for Grades K-8 by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges