NETWORKings
Antioch Charter Academy
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 29, Issue 24, March 3, 2025
Hello lovely ACA families!
It is still cold and flu season and we have been going through tissues like crazy! We wanted to remind you that although we know that kids are sick and staying home, it is very important for them to make-up for the work that they have missed. We are not able to fully replicate the lessons or work we do during class, but by completing the independent study packet, the kids will at least have some idea about the lessons that were covered while they were out.
Also, please remind your student to cough and sneeze into their “germ pocket” (elbow) in order to help stifle the spread of germs.
We are hoping for a healthy and positive end of the trimester!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hummel
Intermediate
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Costco Fundraiser! 
You must turn in the slip with the money attached to the office by today, March 3rd. The slip is attached to this email, or you can use the paper copy found in the office. On Wednesday, March 5th, the food that you have pre-paid for from Costco will be delivered to your student during lunchtime. The Family Network Team!
Spirit Days – show your school spirit by participating in these fun dress up days!
March 10- Crazy Hair Day
March 11- Wear Pink Day
March 12- School Spirit- Wednesday Shirt
March 13- Twin Day
March 14- PJ Day
School Lunch Update: AUSD has decided to remove the Middle School lunch menu from our options. They will now only offer three items daily to all students: Entree of the Day, Burritos, and SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches.
ACA Lottery 2025-26: Lottery for ACA I will be conducted this Tuesday March 4th, 2025. All new students, including siblings of current students, must complete an application for the lottery if they are interested in enrolling in the 2025-26 school year. Students turning 5 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for Kindergarten. Students turning 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for TK. Applications for both campuses are on our website: Applications | Antioch Charter Academies
Coin Wars Have Begun 
March 3-31 students are having a friendly competition to raise money for our Family Network. The teams are Primary & Middle School, Elementary, and Intermediate. All money earned goes directly back to our school to support a variety of activities & needs.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!! 
March 3 FN Coin Wars Begins
March 4 ACA Lottery for 2025-26 potential students (must submit application online)
March 5 Shakespeare on Tour (on campus experience)
March 5 FN Costco Fundraiser
March 7 AUSD 8th Grade Boys in Action Event (Dallas Middle School)
March 7 FN Meeting @ 3pm (all welcome)
March 10-14 Minimum Days – dismiss at 12pm
March 13 ACA/ACAII Charter Council Meeting @ 4pm (all welcome)
March 14 Last Day of 2nd Trimester
March 17 Third Trimester Begins (new afternoon electives for 4-8th grade)
March 17-19 MS Internships (off campus learning experience)
March 20 Cougars in Action (morning activity)
March 21 MS EE Trip to Farm (⅓ class)
March 24 No School – Teacher Workday
March 31 FN Coin Wars Ends
April 7 Int Study Trip to Black Diamond Mines
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL EVENTS 
See’s Candy Yum-Raising
Online Orders: Our virtual candy store is officially OPEN! Order online now through April 4th! All orders will be shipped directly to the purchaser! Please click the link below, you will be able to share with family and friends. It makes a wonderful gift for the spring season for anyone local or in other cities or states. https://www.yumraising.com/
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
Boletín informativo para las partes interesadas de Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS
Volumen 29, número 24, 3 de marzo de 2025
¡Hola, queridas familias de ACA!
¡Todavía es temporada de gripe y resfriados y hemos estado gastando pañuelos como locos! Queríamos recordarles que, si bien sabemos que los niños están enfermos y se quedan en casa, es muy importante que recuperen el trabajo que se han perdido. No podemos replicar completamente las lecciones o el trabajo que hacemos durante la clase, pero al completar el paquete de estudio independiente, los niños al menos tendrán una idea sobre las lecciones que se cubrieron mientras estaban fuera.
Además, recuérdeles a sus estudiantes que tosan y estornuden en su “bolsa de gérmenes” (codo) para ayudar a sofocar la propagación de gérmenes.
¡Esperamos un final de trimestre saludable y positivo!
Atentamente,
Sra. Hummel
Intermedio
ANUNCIOS
¡Recaudación de fondos de Costco! Debe entregar el comprobante con el dinero adjunto en la oficina antes de hoy, 3 de marzo. El comprobante está adjunto a este correo electrónico, o puede usar la copia impresa que se encuentra en la oficina. El miércoles 5 de marzo, la comida que pagó por adelantado en Costco se entregará a su estudiante durante la hora del almuerzo. ¡El equipo de Family Network!
Días de espíritu escolar: ¡muestre su espíritu escolar participando en estos divertidos días de disfraces!
10 de marzo: Día del cabello loco
11 de marzo: Día de vestirse de rosa
12 de marzo: Espíritu escolar: camisa del miércoles
13 de marzo: Día de los gemelos
14 de marzo: Día de pijamas
Actualización del almuerzo escolar: AUSD decidió eliminar el menú del almuerzo de la escuela secundaria de nuestras opciones. Ahora solo ofrecerán tres artículos por día a todos los estudiantes: plato principal del día, burritos y sándwiches de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.
Lotería ACA 2025-26: La lotería para ACA I se llevará a cabo este martes 4 de marzo de 2025. Todos los estudiantes nuevos, incluidos los hermanos de los estudiantes actuales, deben completar una solicitud para la lotería si están interesados en inscribirse en el año escolar 2025-26. Los estudiantes que cumplan 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2025 son elegibles para el jardín de infantes. Los estudiantes que cumplan 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2025 son elegibles para el jardín de infantes de transición. Las solicitudes para ambos campus se encuentran en nuestro sitio web: Solicitudes | Antioch Charter Academies
Las guerras de monedas han comenzado Del 3 al 31 de marzo, los estudiantes tendrán una competencia amistosa para recaudar dinero para nuestra red familiar. Los equipos son de primaria y secundaria, primaria e intermedia. Todo el dinero ganado se destina directamente a nuestra escuela para apoyar una variedad de actividades y necesidades.
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO: ¡¡¡Hay muchas cosas sucediendo!!!
3 de marzo Comienza la Guerra de Monedas de FN
4 de marzo Lotería de ACA para estudiantes potenciales de 2025-26 (debe enviar la solicitud en línea)
5 de marzo Shakespeare on Tour (experiencia en el campus)
5 de marzo Recaudación de fondos de Costco de FN
7 de marzo Evento Boys in Action de 8.º grado de AUSD (escuela secundaria de Dallas)
7 de marzo Reunión de FN a las 3:00 p. m. (todos son bienvenidos)
10 al 14 de marzo Días mínimos: salida a las 12:00 p. m.
13 de marzo Reunión del Consejo de la Carta ACA/ACAII a las 4:00 p. m. (todos son bienvenidos)
14 de marzo Último día del segundo trimestre
17 de marzo Comienza el tercer trimestre (nuevas optativas de la tarde para los grados 4.º a 8.º)
17 al 19 de marzo Pasantías de MS (experiencia de aprendizaje fuera del campus)
20 de marzo Cougars in Action (actividad matutina)
21 de marzo Excursión de EE de MS a la granja (⅓ de clase)
Marzo 24 No hay clases – Día de trabajo para maestros
31 de marzo Finaliza FN Coin Wars
7 de abril Viaje de estudio internacional a Black Diamond Mines
EVENTOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
See’s Candy Yum-RaisingPedidos en línea: ¡Nuestra tienda de dulces virtual está oficialmente ABIERTA! ¡Haz tu pedido en línea ahora hasta el 4 de abril! ¡Todos los pedidos se enviarán directamente al comprador! Haz clic en el enlace a continuación, podrás compartirlo con familiares y amigos. Es un regalo maravilloso para la temporada de primavera para cualquier persona local o de otras ciudades o estados. https://www.yumraising.com/
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 p. m. Consulta el calendario para conocer la fecha y hora de la próxima reunión o llama a la oficina al 925-755-7311 para confirmar. Estas reuniones están abiertas al público, ¡todos son bienvenidos!
ACTIVIDADES 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 se destina a nuestra escuela para viajes de estudio, actividades familiares, asambleas y útiles escolares. Si tiene un hijo/nieto/sobrina/sobrino/
Las reuniones de la Red Familiar se realizan 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.