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Antioch Charter Academy
Young Author’s Night this Wednesday – visit the Bookfair while you are here!
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Families and Staff Volume 26, Issue 33, May 2,2022
Hello ACA Families,
We have made it to the last few weeks of school! There are only 6 more weeks left to give this year your personal best!
This Wednesday the 5th, we will be having Young Authors night! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to read the book they have been working on for the last 3 weeks. Each student went through their own planning, drafting, editing, and publishing process. We have so many talented writers that can not wait to share their hard work with their parents and classmates.
We hope you can join us Wednesday at 6 pm!
Warmly,
Mrs. Klotz
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 
2022-23 School Year Student Intent to Return Forms are due by today May 2nd. Go to the following link to confirm your students’ place for next year! https://docs.google.com/forms/
First Fridays: First Fridays take place every 1st Friday of the month during the school year, at Skipolini’s in Antioch at 4pm. Come this Friday, May 6th and have dinner with your family while making new friends from our ACA community!
School Spirit Day: Show your school spirit by wearing clothes from your favorite decade on May 10th…Far Out!
Concert on the Not so Green Green: On May 25th at 6pm (music/choir students need to arrive at 5pm), mark your calendars for this annual celebration of our Music Program! Details to come!!
STEAM Summer Camps: Please join us this summer for our summer program! We will be hosting 5 free sessions this year. This is a free summer camp for our currently enrolled students. Our goal is to get students inspired to learn through fun, hands-on activities!
Camp will be 5 different week-long sessions, with Half Day and Full Day options available. Half Days are from 8am-12pm and Full Days are from 8am-4pm. The Camp’s main programming will take place from 8a-12p and from 12 – 4pm, the camp will be focused on recreation participation, not competition, with an emphasis on learning, fun, teamwork, being involved, and having new experiences.
Session 1 Around the World Week = 6/20-6/24
Session 2 Mad Scientist Week = 6/27-7/1
Session 3 Survivor Week = 7/11-7/15
Session 4 Time Travel Week = 7/18-7/22
Session 5 Sports Week = 7/25-7/29 (Date Subject to Change)
Spaces are limited, so please indicate the week(s) you are interested in, and either half or full day options. We will send out a confirmation to you, letting you know if you got in! Be sure to complete the registration paperwork that will be emailed to you prior to your sessions. Sign Up here – https://forms.gle/
Yearbooks are for sale online. Go to www.treering.com/validate Passcode for our school is 101506720561403 to purchase
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment: State testing & in house benchmark assessments are taking place now through early June. Students will test in grade level groups, and/or individually depending on their individual educational plans. It will be extremely important for students to arrive on time and well rested during these testing months. Please contact your student’s classroom to find out dates for their level. Most testing takes place in the mornings.
FAMILY NETWORK (FN) HAPPENINGS
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/
2022-23 Family Network: It’s time to start thinking about next school year. Our ACA Family Network board nominations are now open! Please take a look at the list of positions below and see if there is one that you could fill on the board next year. We are looking for new parents/guardians/family members to get involved. We know you have fresh ideas and lots of great energy to contribute!
Please email your nominations to acafamilynetwork@
ACA Family Network Board Positions:
Chairperson: Prepares agendas for and facilitates FNB meetings; reports important information at General Membership meetings; must be a current member of the Family Network Board.
Co-Chairperson: Conducts meetings in the absence of the Chairperson; leads activities as agreed upon by the board.
Secretary: Keeps and distributes minutes (notes) of FNB meetings; accepts and confirms nominations for yearly FNB election.
Treasurer: Keeps financial records and prepares financial reports for the FNB. Bookkeeping experience not required.
Volunteer Coordinator: Helps recruit volunteers for school events and facilitates tracking of volunteer hours.
Fundraising Coordinator: Finds fundraising opportunities to present to the FNB; plans fundraising events, with the support of the board and the Family Network .
Social Coordinator: Arranges and organizes social events, with the support of the FNB and the Family Network .
Member At Large: attends Family Network meetings and assists with events/tasks as needed.
Book Fair: The book fair is happening now! We will have our in-person book fair April 29 – May 6! This is such a fun event, which requires lots of volunteer participation. Please check Track It Forward to sign up to help. Volunteering at the book fair is so much fun! Email acafamilynetwork@
Family Network Meetings are usually the second Thursday of each month. The board welcomes and encourages all ACA families to attend the meetings. Check with the calendar below to find out the next meeting.
Annual Give: Would you like to support whole school activities, all the classrooms, and have less fundraisers??!!! Then make a tax deductible donation…donate here via PayPal → paypal.me/ACAfamilynetwork
AmazonSmiles: Shop at Amazon? Shop at Amazon’s fundraising site, smile.amazon.com and they will donate back to ACA. We are registered as The Learner Centered School, Inc.
Family Network Volunteer Opportunities
Popcorn Fridays Volunteers Needed 
We need volunteers to help out with popcorn sales each Friday 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Help set up, make popcorn, sell candy/popcorn and clean-up
REMINDERS & FYIs 
Mask & Temperature Reminders: Students, employees, parents/guardians, and visitors will need to wear a mask while indoors on campus. Masks are available in the office for children and adults.
We will continue to symptom screencheck and temperature check each student upon arrival. If students arrive late, a parent/driver must walk the student(s) into the office for a symptom screen and temperature check. Wearing masks outdoors on campus is now optional.
Early Departure: If your student needs to depart early, the person picking up the child must call the office at (925) 755-7311 so the office can retrieve the student prior to walking into the office to sign out their student.
Parking Lot Safety – Let’s Keep ALL Our Students, Staff & Families SAFE!
Everyone needs to use crosswalks!
Listen to the staff’s instructions – they are trying to keep everyone safe, and to keep drop off/pick up running smoothly.
Do not tell your students to cut through the parking lot to reach you – cars that are backing up may not see your student. Students should be picked up using the carpool lane, or using the crosswalk, they can walk to their cars which are parked on the street/in front of the park.
When it is your turn to enter the carpool lane, pull all the way forward, so up to 6 vehicles can load/unload their charges at a time.
Do not move forward in the carpool lane until all children have entered/exited their vehicles in front of you – a fender bender could severely injure a child who is partially in a vehicle.
Thank you for keeping everyone safe – remember picking up/dropping off is only a few minutes out of your day, but an injury could last a lifetime!!
Charter Council: The Charter Council is our governing board. The board meets usually on the second 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! Check the calendar for the next school meeting.
School Lunch Order Form – https://forms.gle/
Absences and Tardies – Daily Attendance is expected: 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.
Remind: This is another way for the school to quickly inform you on what is happening on campus. Never miss another minimum day schedule, or a whole school event. You can receive messages through email or through texting – you decide! If you have not signed up yet, please contact your student’s classroom for the code!
Need Assistance – it is OK to ask!
Antioch Charter Academy: call the school office (925-755-7311) if you need help finding school supplies, figuring out how to get school lunches, and/or need to talk with someone regarding any struggles your student(s) may be facing.
Contra Costa Crisis Center (call 211): https://cccc.
Contra Costa Health Services: Mental Health Wellness & Education on how to address “Disappointment,” reduce “Stress” and maintain a “Positive Attitude”
Mental Health Wellness & Education :: Behavioral Health
888-678-7277 [available 24/7]
Shelter Inc. COVID 19 and Eviction Prevention Hotlines: COVID 19 hotline for those affected by the COVID-19 virus: rental assistance, payment of utility bills, funds for food or necessities; Eviction Prevention – due to crisis. Call 211 or go to https://shelterinc.org/
Contra Costa Crisis Center: Services and Resources for Teens
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks – What You Should Know
Services and Resources for Teens :: Behavioral Health
800-833-2900 (24/7)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
Fact Sheet on COVID-19 along with Age Appropriate Coping Strategies
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
Parent Anonymous:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 26 – May 6 Scholastic Book Fair
May 4 Young Author’s Celebration Night ~ 6:30pm
May 6 ACA First Friday @ Skipolini’s 4~6pm
May 6 ACA & ACA II MS Spring Dance @ 4:30-6:30
May 10 ACA School Spirit Day – Favorite Decade
May 12 FN Meeting – Everyone Welcomed – 3:30
May 19 MS at Family Harvest Farm (certain students)
May 25 Concert on the Not so Green Green – 6pm
May 27 Minimum Day – dismissal at 12pm
May 30 Memorial Day – no school
June 1 Showcase of the Arts
June 3 8th grade trip to Santa Cruz
June 3 ACA First Friday @ Skipolini’s 4~6pm
June 8 8th Grade Graduation @ Antioch Community Center
June 9 FN Meeting – Everyone Welcomed – 3:30
June 10 Last Day of School/Field Day & Minimum Day – dismissal at 12pm
June 20 ACA STEAM Camps Begin (contact office for details)
2022-23 ACA Holidays and Breaks (does not include minimum days)
Aug 17 First Day of School
Sep 5 Labor Day
Oct 3 – Oct 7 October Break
Nov 1 Teacher Work Day
Nov 11 Veterans’ Day
Nov 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 22-Jan 6 Winter Break
Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Feb 20-24 President’s Day & February Break
Feb 27 Teacher Work Day
Apr 10-14 Spring Break
May 29 Memorial Day
June 9 Last Day of School
CONTACT INFORMATION
School Phone – 925-755-7311
School Address – 3325 Hacienda Way, Antioch 94509
School Website – www.AntiochCharterAcademy.org
School Lunch Order Form – https://forms.gle/
ACA Office – ACAOffice@
ACA Family Network – ACAFamilyNetwork@
ACA Elementary – ACAElementary@
ACA Intermediate – ACAIntermediate@
ACA Primary – ACAPrimary@
ACA Middle School – ACAMiddleSchool@
ACA I & II Special Education – SPED@antiochcharteracademy.org
ACA Newsletter – ACANewsletter@
ACA Memories – ACAMemories@
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: open…can you help???
Fundraising Chair: open…can you help???
If you’re interested in an open position please email ACAFamilyNetwork@
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/
Email: ACAFamilyNetwork@
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
Academia autónoma de Antioquía
Noche de Autores Jóvenes este miércoles – ¡Visita la Feria del Libro mientras estás aquí!
Boletín para las familias y el personal de Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Volumen 26, número 33, 2 de mayo de 2022
Hola familias de ACA,
¡Llegamos a las últimas semanas de clases! ¡Solo quedan 6 semanas más para dar este año lo mejor de ti!
¡Este miércoles 5 tendremos la noche de Jóvenes Autores! Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para que los estudiantes lean el libro en el que han estado trabajando durante las últimas 3 semanas. Cada estudiante pasó por su propio proceso de planificación, redacción, edición y publicación. Tenemos tantos escritores talentosos que no pueden esperar para compartir su arduo trabajo con sus padres y compañeros de clase.
¡Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros el miércoles a las 6 pm!
cálidamente,
Sra. Klotz
ANUNCIOS GENERALES
Los formularios de intención de devolución del estudiante del año escolar 2022-23 deben entregarse hoy, 2 de mayo. ¡Ve al siguiente enlace para confirmar la plaza de tus alumnos para el próximo curso! https://docs.google.com/forms/
Primeros viernes: los primeros viernes se llevan a cabo cada primer viernes del mes durante el año escolar, en Skipolini’s en Antioch a las 4 p.m. ¡Ven este viernes 6 de mayo y cena con tu familia mientras haces nuevos amigos de nuestra comunidad ACA!
Día del Espíritu Escolar: Muestre su espíritu escolar vistiendo ropa de su década favorita el 10 de mayo… ¡Far Out!
Concierto en el Not so Green Green: el 25 de mayo a las 6:00 p. m. (los estudiantes de música/coro deben llegar a las 5:00 p. m.), ¡marque sus calendarios para esta celebración anual de nuestro programa de música! Detalles por venir!!
Campamentos de verano STEAM: ¡Únase a nosotros este verano para nuestro programa de verano! Tendremos 5 sesiones gratuitas este año. Este es un campamento de verano gratuito para nuestros estudiantes actualmente inscritos. ¡Nuestro objetivo es inspirar a los estudiantes para que aprendan a través de actividades prácticas y divertidas!
El campamento constará de 5 sesiones diferentes de una semana de duración, con opciones de medio día y día completo disponibles. Los medios días son de 8 am a 12 pm y los días completos son de 8 am a 4 pm. La programación principal del campamento tendrá lugar de 8 am a 12 pm y de 12 pm a 4 pm, el campamento se centrará en la participación recreativa, no en la competencia, con énfasis en el aprendizaje, la diversión, el trabajo en equipo, la participación y las nuevas experiencias.
Sesión 1 Semana de La Vuelta al Mundo = 6/20-6/24
Sesión 2 Semana del científico loco = 6/27-7/1
Sesión 3 Semana del sobreviviente = 7/11-7/15
Sesión 4 Semana del viaje en el tiempo = 7/18-7/22
Sesión 5 Semana Deportiva = 7/25-7/29 (fecha sujeta a cambios)
Los espacios son limitados, así que indique la(s) semana(s) que le interesan y las opciones de medio día o día completo. ¡Le enviaremos una confirmación para informarle si ingresó! Asegúrese de completar el papeleo de registro que se le enviará por correo electrónico antes de sus sesiones. Regístrate aquí – https://forms.gle/
Los anuarios están a la venta en línea. Se adjunta un volante. Este año, los estudiantes pueden crear dos de sus propias páginas, deberán comprar y completar sus dos páginas antes de la fecha límite en abril. Si toma fotografías de eventos escolares, compártalas en www.treering.com/validate El código de acceso de nuestra escuela es 101506720561403
Evaluación sumativa Smarter Balanced: Las pruebas estatales se llevarán a cabo desde ahora hasta principios de junio. Los estudiantes evaluarán en grupos de nivel de grado y/o individualmente dependiendo de sus planes educativos individuales. Será extremadamente importante que los estudiantes lleguen a tiempo y bien descansados durante estos meses de prueba. Comuníquese con el salón de clases de su estudiante para averiguar las fechas para su nivel. La mayoría de las pruebas se realizan por las mañanas.
ACONTECIMIENTOS DE LA RED FAMILIAR (FN)
La red familiar de ACA está formada por adultos de ACA que se ofrecen como voluntarios para recaudar fondos y eventos sociales para el enriquecimiento de nuestros niños. El dinero que recaudamos vuelve a nuestra escuela para viajes de estudio, actividades familiares, asambleas y útiles escolares. Si tiene un hijo/nieto/sobrina/sobrino/
Red familiar 2022-23: Es hora de empezar a pensar en el próximo año escolar. ¡Nuestras nominaciones para la junta directiva de ACA Family Network ya están abiertas! Eche un vistazo a la lista de puestos a continuación y vea si hay uno que pueda ocupar en la junta el próximo año. Estamos buscando nuevos padres/tutores/familiares para participar. ¡Sabemos que tienes ideas frescas y mucha energía para contribuir!
Envíe sus nominaciones por correo electrónico a acafamilynetwork@
Posiciones en la Junta de la Red Familiar de ACA:
Presidente: Prepara las agendas y facilita las reuniones de la FNB; informa información importante en las reuniones generales de miembros; debe ser un miembro actual de la Junta de la Red Familiar.
Copresidente: Dirige las reuniones en ausencia del Presidente; dirige las actividades acordadas por la junta.
Secretario: Lleva y distribuye las actas (notas) de las reuniones de la FNB; acepta y confirma las nominaciones para la elección anual de FNB.
Tesorero: Mantiene los registros financieros