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Antioch Charter Academy

Nov 11  No school – Veterans Day

Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders

 Volume 29, Issue 11, November 4, 2024

Did you know last month was Dyslexia Awareness Month?  Even though this information is getting to you a little late, it is too important not to share!

According to the International Dyslexia Association  “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language…that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities.”

Below are several facts about dyslexia:

#1: It is estimated that up to 20% of the population has some degree of dyslexia.

#2: Dyslexia is not a vision issue, but instead it is a difficulty in noticing and manipulating the different sounds of language.  The main cause of reversals, or “seeing words backwards” are issues with directionality.

#3: Dyslexia is on a continuum and can range from mild to severe.

#4: Those with dyslexia use different parts of the brain when reading in contrast to non-dyslexic individuals.  The brain pathways that dyslexics use are not as efficient as those parts of the brain which non-dyslexic people use.

#5: There is no cure for dyslexia, BUT there is hope!  With specialized instruction and accommodations, those with dyslexia can reach their full potential!

If you would like any more information regarding dyslexia feel free to contact me.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Cerecedes

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lunch Fundraiser – Student Lead: The 6th grade students are holding a Costco Lunch Fundraiser to raise money for a new Volleyball net. Orders are due by November 5th, with the lunch taking place on November 6th.  Paper copies of the order form went home with your student, and are available in the office. Also attached.

Flurry of FUN Family Night! This annual free event will be held in our multi-use room on Thursday, December 12th from 6-7:30. This is a DO NOT MISS EVENT!  See flyer for details!  To ensure enough supplies are purchased please RSVP by 12.09.24 to acaoffice@antiochcharteracademy.org with the # of attendees

DONATIONS NEEDED: The Improv Elective Class is requesting donations of gently used wigs, glasses (not RX), & character hats to help them become their characters. Thank you in advance!!

Holiday Wreath Fundraiser: It’s time for our annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser with Sherwood Forest Farms! Both local delivery and direct delivery items are available for purchase. Local delivery items will be delivered to our school in a large shipment and distributed to students/families. Direct delivery items will be shipped directly to an address provided by the purchaser. This is a great option for family and friends who live farther away and still want to order. All prices include sales tax.

Feel free to check out the website and make orders at https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/ACA2024

This link can be shared with family, friends, neighbors, etc. and they can order directly from there.

Order deadline: Tuesday, November 5th. Local delivery items will be delivered to the school between November 18 – 27, 2024. We will provide pick up details once we know the exact delivery date.

Please email any questions to  acafamilynetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org. Thank you for supporting our school!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!! 

• Nov 5    Picture Make-up Day

• Nov 6    ACA & ACA2 Girls & Boys Football Games

• Nov 7    Charter Council Meeting @ 4pm – all welcome

• Nov 11  No school – Veterans Day

• Nov 13  ACA & ACA2 Girls & Boys Football Games

• Nov 18-22  Minimum days – dismiss at 12pm all week

• Nov 20  ACA & ACA2 Girls & Boys Football Games

• Nov 22  1st Trimester ends

• Nov 25-29  No school – Thanksgiving break

• Dec 2   2nd Trimester begins

• Dec 5    ACA & ACA2 Girls & Boys Football Games

• Dec 6    FN Meeting (all welcome) – 3pm

• Dec 12  Charter Council Meeting @ 4pm – all welcome

• Dec 12  Family Flurry of Fun @ 6pm

• Dec 19  Intermediate Being There Experience – Ice Skating

• Dec 20  Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm

• Dec 21-Jan 5  Winter Break – no school

• Jan 6    Welcome Back!

UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL EVENTS

ACA & ACA2 Girls & Boys Football Teams are competing against other Middle Schools at different locations.  Come out and cheer our teams on!  See the attached flyer for times, dates, and locations! 

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!

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/foster child, etc. at ACA, then come join us & help make a difference!

Family Network Meetings are the second Friday of each month at 3pm. The board welcomes and encourages all ACA families to attend the meetings.  Check with the calendar. below to find out the next meeting.

Family Network Wish List: We have created a Family Network wish list on Amazon. If you’d like to donate any of these “Wish List” items we would greatly appreciate it. These items are needed throughout the school year. Pick the items and pay for them and Amazon will ship directly to the school.

*ALL DONATIONS COUNT TOWARD YOUR FAMILY SERVICE HOURS AS WELL!

*ANY DONATION YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE IS FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

ACA I Family Network – Amazon Gift List – Amazon Gift List

Thank you for your support!

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 → https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2235031 or give cash/check to the school office!

Spiritwear: Antioch Charter spirit wear! With hundreds of designs waiting for you, shop now and get your order in just 10-12 business days! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/14399

Family Network Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed

Want to help, but not sure where to start???  Sign up on TrackItForward to find out how you can help!!!  https://www.trackitforward.com/user

Contact the ACA Family Network if you have any questions!

Acafamilynetwork@antiochcharteracademy.org

  Popcorn Fridays Volunteers Always 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. Sign up on https://www.trackitforward.com/user

REMINDERS 

School Lunch Order Form – https://forms.gle/H6SmPkjfZzNscVaeA

You MUST order meals in advance in order to receive them or else we may not have a meal available for your student. Breakfast and Supper will be the same for all students, while lunch has a menu that you can choose one entree from. Reminder – no outside food delivery services are allowed on campus.

Absences, Tardies, Leaving Early: 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. Please make sure to check into the office if your student arrives late. 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. Please remember to request an “Independent Study” or “IS” every time you email/call to report an absence.  This helps the school, which helps your student!

REMIND: This APP 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 (example from last year: a power outage that required early dismissal!).  You can receive messages through email or through texting (recommended) – you decide!  Ask your student’s teacher for their classcode!

Clothes Donation Bin: is a great way to have our unclaimed lost and found items find a new home, and it is actually a form of fund raising for the school. When people donate clothes, the owners of the bin, Tree Machine, will give money to the school. The bin is for clothes only.  Please make sure to bag the clothes before you put them in the bin.  Thank You.

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