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Antioch Charter Academy

April 11    Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm

Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders

 Volume 29, Issue 29, April 7, 2025

Hello ACA Families,

The ACA Staff and Students would like to say a great big ‘THANK YOU’ to the ACA Family Network and all the family members who participate with the Family Network throughout the school year.

The Family Network has been fundraising, organizing, and hosting events for the ACA community, and it is very much appreciated.

Most recently, the Family Network organized and hosted the annual Walk-A-Thon.  Each year the students and staff participate in the Walk-A-Thon to raise money for ACA.  The students look forward to this event and speak positively about the event for many days after the event is over.

The ACA Family Network is unique to ACA and benefits our students all year long.

Thank you again to ALL the families that participate with the Family Network.  We want you to know how greatly appreciated you are!

Ms. McLean

Elementary Teacher

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Yearbooks: you have a week to order a customized Yearbook!  See attached flyer for details.

The Book Fair is Coming! May 5 – 9, 2025 in the Multi-use Room!

Hours:

Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri:

11:45 am – 1:30 pm

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Wed: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during Young Author’s Night)

Shop online May 2 – May 15 at

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/antiochcharteracad

The book fair provides many opportunities for volunteer hours: set up, take down, sales at the fair, donate snacks for Young Author’s Night, etc. Go to https://www.trackitforward.com/user

to claim your spot!

CAASPP: Our school plan is to test 3rd -8th grade students beginning in April through 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.

Testing Days 2025

Ongoing Physical Fitness Testing (5th & 7th grade) each Wednesday, February thru June

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!! 

April 7      Int. Study Trip to Black Diamond Mines

April 10    Charter Council Meeting @ 4pm (all welcome)

April 11    MS Shark Tank (morning)

April 11    Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm

April 14-18   Spring Break – no school

May 1-2   MS Experiential Trip to Los Angeles

May 2      Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm

May 5-9   FN Bookfair (volunteers needed)

May 7      Young Author’s Night (Family Event)

May 9      FN Nothing Bundt Cakes FUNdraiser

May 16      Family Network Meeting @ 3pm (all welcome)

May 19-20  Int. Outdoor Ed – off campus

June 4     Showcase of the Arts (Wednesday Enrichment Celebration)

UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL EVENTS

Wildcats Middle School Volleyball Teams! We are looking forward to a great season of growth, teamwork, and healthy competition.  Head Coach: Coach Milan, Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Coach Jamie & Coach Odko.  Game schedule is attached.

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- 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.

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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