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Antioch Charter Academy
Jan 20th No School – MLK Day
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 29, Issue 18, January 13, 2025
As we once again watch the devastation of the fires in Southern California, I am reminded of the importance of both Fire and Earthquake preparedness. Here are some helpful tips to get your plans in order.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Create a Fire Escape Plan:
Identify two exits from every room in your home.
Establish a safe meeting spot outside your house.
Practice your plan twice a year with the whole family.
2. Develop an Earthquake Safety Plan:
Secure heavy furniture and objects to walls.
Teach everyone to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during an earthquake.
Identify safe spots in each room, such as under sturdy tables.
3. Prepare Emergency Kits:
Stock essential supplies, including water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, and a first aid kit. Don’t forget important documents and medications.
4. Communicate Your Plan:
Make sure every family member knows what to do and where to go during a fire or earthquake. Share your plans with babysitters or other caregivers, too.
5. Stay Informed:
Sign up for local emergency alerts and know the evacuation routes in your area.
Being prepared doesn’t just keep your family safe—it brings peace of mind. Start today and involve the whole family in building these life-saving plans. For more resources, visit [https://www.caloes.ca.gov/
Hope this is helpful and brings some peace of mind to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Kris Cordova
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Dining for Dollars: Join us for dinner on Monday, January 20th at ANY Panda Express restaurant nationwide. This makes it very easy for family and friends to support our school. You may place a pre-order. The code is valid 7 days prior to the event date. Just make sure to enter the event code 9000266 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at at www.pandaexpress.com or via App. Please share the fundraising link or the attached flyer with anyone and everyone who might like to participate. Thank you for your support!
Costco Hot Dog Fundraiser! 
You must turn in the slip with the money attached to the office by today, Monday, January 13th. The slip is attached to this email, or you can use the paper copy coming home with your student. On Wednesday, January 15th, the food that you have pre-paid for from Costco will be delivered to your student during lunchtime.
The Family Network Team!
Communication:
Dear Families,
At Antioch Charter Academy, communication is strong in many areas, but we see room to grow in academic communication. We believe that keeping parents and guardians informed about classroom learning and progress is essential for student success. Students can achieve even more when teachers and families work together and share important academic updates.
Please help us improve by completing a short survey. Your feedback will help us create better communication practices to support our students’ academic growth.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Sincerely,
Mr. Fuller
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!! 
Jan 15 FN Costco FUNdraiser lunch ($ & form due on Jan 13)
Jan 16 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) at 4pm
Jan 20 FN Panda FUNdraiser (nationwide)
Jan 20 No School – MLK Day
Jan 24 MS EE Trip to Family Harvest Farm (⅓ class)
Jan 26 Week Long School Choice & Be Kind Celebration
Jan 30 MS Study Trip to San Jose Tech Museum
Feb 6-7 Minimum Days – dismiss at 12pm
Feb 7 Family Network Meeting (all welcome) at 3pm
Feb 11 FN Taco Family Night Event
Feb 13 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) at 4pm
Feb 14 MS to Farm (⅓ class)
Feb 14 Prim/Elem Trip to Dublin Ice Skating
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL EVENTS 
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/
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/
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.
Contact the ACA Family Network if you have any questions!
Acafamilynetwork@
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.
REMINDERS 
School Lunch Order Form – https://forms.gle/
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.
Parking Lot/Carpool
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 Yearbook – ACAMemories@
Social Media – Accounts are set to private; you need to request to join our groups.
Instagram Antioch Charter – https://www.instagram.com/
Facebook ACA Family & Friends – https://www.facebook.com/
Parent Network Board & Contact Info
Chair: Yessika Berrios
Co-Chair: Pedro Ramos
Secretary: Brooke Farrington
Treasurer: Salena Killion
School Volunteer Coordinator: Cortney Agar
Social Chair: Open
Fundraising Chair: Open
Members at Large: Everyone!
Email: ACAFamilyNetwork@
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 meals, and/or need to talk with someone regarding any struggles your student(s) may be facing.
Resources For Families: Parent Resources
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
Antioch Charter Academy
20 de enero No hay clases – Día de MLK
Boletín informativo para las partes interesadas de Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS
Volumen 29, número 18, 13 de enero de 2025
Mientras observamos una vez más la devastación de los incendios en el sur de California, recuerdo la importancia de la preparación tanto para incendios como para terremotos. Aquí hay algunos consejos útiles para organizar sus planes.
A continuación, le indicamos cómo comenzar:
1. Cree un plan de escape en caso de incendio:
Identifique dos salidas de cada habitación de su hogar.
Establezca un lugar de reunión seguro fuera de su casa.
Practique su plan dos veces al año con toda la familia.
2. Desarrolle un plan de seguridad para terremotos:
Asegure los muebles y objetos pesados a las paredes.
Enseñe a todos a “agacharse, cubrirse y agarrarse” durante un terremoto.
Identifique lugares seguros en cada habitación, como debajo de mesas resistentes.
3. Prepare botiquines de emergencia:
Tenga a mano suministros esenciales, como agua, alimentos no perecederos, linternas, pilas y un botiquín de primeros auxilios. No olvide los documentos y medicamentos importantes.
4. Comunique su plan:
Asegúrese de que todos los miembros de la familia sepan qué hacer y adónde ir en caso de incendio o terremoto. Comparta sus planes también con las niñeras u otros cuidadores.
5. Manténgase informado:
Suscríbase a las alertas de emergencia locales y conozca las rutas de evacuación de su zona.
Estar preparado no solo mantiene a su familia a salvo, sino que también le brinda tranquilidad. Comience hoy mismo e involucre a toda la familia en la elaboración de estos planes que salvarán vidas. Para obtener más recursos, visite [https://www.caloes.ca.gov/
Espero que esto le resulte útil y le brinde tranquilidad a usted y a su familia.
Atentamente,
Kris Cordova
ANUNCIOS
Cena por dólares: Únase a nosotros para cenar el lunes 20 de enero en CUALQUIER restaurante Panda Express en todo el país. Esto hace que sea muy fácil para familiares y amigos apoyar a nuestra escuela. Puede realizar un pedido por adelantado. El código es válido 7 días antes de la fecha del evento. Solo asegúrese de ingresar el código de evento 9000266 en el cuadro Código de recaudación de fondos durante el pago en línea en www.pandaexpress.com o mediante la aplicación. Comparta el enlace de recaudación de fondos o el folleto adjunto con cualquier persona que desee participar. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
https://www.community-
¡Recaudación de fondos con hot dogs de Costco! Debe entregar el comprobante con el dinero adjunto en la oficina antes de hoy, lunes 13 de enero. El comprobante está adjunto a este correo electrónico, o puede usar la copia impresa que se lleva a casa con su estudiante. El miércoles 15 de enero, la comida que pagó por adelantado en Costco se entregará a su estudiante durante la hora del almuerzo.
¡El equipo de Family Network!
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO: ¡¡¡Hay muchas cosas sucediendo!!!
15 de enero Almuerzo recaudador de fondos de Costco de FN ($ y formulario vencen el 13 de enero)
16 de enero Reunión del Consejo de la Carta (todos son bienvenidos) a las 4:00 p. m.
20 de enero Recaudador de fondos de Panda de FN (a nivel nacional)
20 de enero No hay clases: Día de MLK
24 de enero Excursión de EE de la escuela secundaria a Family Harvest Farm (⅓ de clase)
26 de enero Celebración de elección de escuela y amabilidad de una semana
30 de enero Excursión de estudio de la escuela secundaria al Museo Tecnológico de San José
6 y 7 de febrero Días mínimos: salida a las 12:00 p. m.
7 de febrero Reunión de la red familiar (todos son bienvenidos) a las 3:00 p. m.
11 de febrero Evento nocturno familiar de Tacos de FN
13 de febrero Reunión del Consejo de la Carta (todos son bienvenidos) a las 4:00 p. m.
14 de febrero De la escuela secundaria a la granja (⅓ de clase)
14 de febrero Excursión de Prim/Elem a Dublin Ice Skating
EVENTOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
Consejo de la Carta: El Consejo de la Carta es nuestra junta directiva. La junta se reúne generalmente el segundo jueves del mes a las 4:00 p. m. Consulte el calendario para conocer la fecha y hora de la próxima reunión o llame a la oficina al 925-755-7311 para confirmar. Estas reuniones están abiertas al público: ¡todos son bienvenidos!
EVENTOS DE LA RED FAMILIAR (FN)
La Red Familiar de ACA está formada por adultos de ACA que se ofrecen como voluntarios para recaudaciones de fondos y eventos sociales para el enriquecimiento de nuestros niños. El dinero que recaudamos se destina a nuestra escuela para viajes de estudio, actividades familiares, asambleas y útiles escolares. Si tiene un hijo/nieto/sobrino/sobrina/
Las reuniones de la Red Familiar son el segundo viernes de cada mes a las 3:00 p. m. La junta da la bienvenida y alienta a todas las familias de ACA a asistir a las reuniones. Consulte el calendario a continuación para conocer la próxima reunión.
Lista de deseos de la Red Familiar: Hemos creado una lista de deseos de la Red Familiar en Amazon. Si desea donar alguno de estos artículos de la “Lista de deseos”, se lo agradeceríamos enormemente. Estos artículos son necesarios durante todo el año escolar. Elija los artículos y pague por ellos y Amazon los enviará directamente a la escuela.
*¡TODAS LAS DONACIONES TAMBIÉN CUENTAN PARA SUS HORAS DE SERVICIO FAMILIAR!
*CUALQUIER DONACIÓN QUE PUEDA HACER ES TOTALMENTE DEDUCIBLE DE IMPUESTOS.
ACA I Family Network – Lista de regalos de Amazon – Lista de regalos de Amazon
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Donación anual: ¿Le gustaría apoyar las actividades de toda la escuela, todas las aulas y tener menos fondos?