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Antioch Charter Academy
May 12 Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 29, Issue 33, May 12, 2025
It is Springtime!
Take a walk outside, and let nature reset your mind.
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day, and can be performed at your own pace.
Physical Activity can be linked to academic achievement: physically active students tend to have better grades, school attendance, and cognitive performance (e.g., concentration, memory).
How do you include more steps in your day?
Take the dog for a walk. If you don’t have a dog, volunteer to walk dogs at an animal shelter. Or combine your activity with social time by joining a friend to walk his or her dog.
Try music. A bouncy tune or something with a strong beat can make the activity more enjoyable and help motivate you to walk farther or faster.
Include the family. Instead of an afternoon movie, go for a walk or hike together.
Schedule school day walks. Put reminders in your calendar for short walking breaks to ramp up your energy throughout the day.
How far will you go today? Set a personal step goal and start reaping the benefits of walking more, step by step.
Mr. Fuller
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
A BIG THANK YOU to the Family Network (YOU) for showering the staff with gifts and FOOD last week!! We felt very appreciated & supported!
Reminder: please do not park in the designated Accessible Parking Spots, unless you have the official placard. We have families that need these spots, so it is very frustrating when someone who does not have the placard park in them. Thank you.
2025-2026 FNB Voting: It’s time to vote! Our ACA Family Network board elections are now open!
Voting can be done electronically (go to link below) or in person, if you prefer, during the week of the book fair. Voting will end on May 16, 2025.
Please vote at through this link: https://forms.gle/
Get involved – Join the ACA Family Network Board today!
Costco Fundraiser! 
You must turn in the slip with the money attached to the office by Monday, June 9th. The slip is attached to this email, or you can use the paper copy coming home with your student. On Wednesday, June 11th, the food you prepaid will be delivered at the end-of-year school party, which will be held at Mira Vista Park from 12 to 2 pm.
The Family Network Team!
Subject: We’d Love Your Feedback!
Dear Families,
Thank you for being part of our school community! We truly value your partnership and would love to hear your thoughts.Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey — your feedback helps us grow and improve!
ACA Family Engagement Survey 2024-2025
Thank you so much for your time and input!
Warmly,
Mr. Fuller
Middle School Teacher / Co-Administrator
Antioch Charter Academy
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!! 
May 12 Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm
May 13 Concert on the Green (all music classes)
May 15 Charter Council @ 4pm (all welcome)
May 16 Family Network Meeting @ 3pm (all welcome)
May 19-20 Int. Outdoor Ed – off campus
May 23 Minimum Day – dismiss at 12p
May 23 ⅓ MS class to FHF (EE)
May 26 No School – Memorial Day
May 30 ⅓ MS class to FHF (EE)
June 4 Showcase of the Arts (Wednesday Enrichment Celebration)
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL EVENTS 
Hello ACA Families,
We are excited to announce that we will be offering Basketball for our 6th through 8th grade students this coming August! Attached is a permission slip that interested students must complete and return by 6/2.
Additionally, we want to emphasize that we cannot form teams without the help of parent volunteers. We are in need of coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents to ensure the success of our Basketball program. If you are available to volunteer in any capacity, please reach out to us—we truly appreciate your support!
Attached, you will find the permission slip which has practice times and locations.
Please consider volunteering in some capacity this year! We really appreciate all the parent support as we try to bring exciting new programs to the Antioch Charter Academies!
STEAM Camp: Please join us this summer for our STEAM Camp! We will be hosting 6 free sessions this year, with the last session hosted at ACAII. This is a free summer camp, focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with project based learning. Camp is for our currently enrolled students. Our goal is to get students inspired to learn through fun, hands-on activities!
The Camp’s main programming will take place from 8a-12p and from 12 – 4:30pm, the camp will be focused on recreation participation, not competition, with an emphasis on learning, fun, teamwork, being involved, and having new experiences.
Campus and Breakfast will open at 7:30am. Half Days are from 8am-12pm and Full Days are from 8am-4:30pm.
Session 1 Sports Around the World = 6/16 – 6/20 Full – waitlist started
Session 2 Disney week = 6/24 – 6/28
Session 3 US State Parks week = 7/7 – 7/11
Session 4 Silver Screen Week = 7/14 – 7/18
Session 5 Beach Week = 7/21 – 7/25
Session 6 offered at ACAII (1201 W. 10th St.) = 7/28 – 8/1
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 in May, letting you know if you got in! Be sure to complete the registration paperwork that will be emailed to you prior to your session.
****Cancellations: Please let us know IMMEDIATELY if you need to cancel, so we can offer your spot to the students on the waiting list. ****
Parents – if you would like to come out to camp and volunteer during these weeks, please let us know! You guys are always a great addition!!
Sign Up here – https://forms.gle/
We look forward to another awesome summer with our ACA students this summer!!
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
Level | ELA CAT | Math CAT | ELA PT | Math PT | CAST (5th & 8th grade) |
Elementary | done | done | May 15,16, 19, 20 | May 12th & 13th | NA |
Intermediate | done | May 22nd & 23rd | done | May 27th & 29th | done |
Middle | May 12th-16th | May 12th-16th | done | May 22nd & 23rd | done |
Ongoing Physical Fitness Testing (5th & 7th grade) each Wednesday, February thru June
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- 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.
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
12 de mayo, día mínimo – salida a las 12 p. m.
Boletín informativo para las partes interesadas de Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS
Volumen 29, Número 33, 12 de mayo de 2025
¡Ya es primavera!
Sal a caminar y deja que la naturaleza te relaje la mente.
Caminar es una excelente manera de mejorar o mantener tu salud general. Caminar es de bajo impacto, requiere poco equipo, se puede hacer a cualquier hora del día y se puede hacer a tu propio ritmo.
La actividad física puede estar relacionada con el rendimiento académico: los estudiantes físicamente activos tienden a tener mejores calificaciones, mejor asistencia escolar y mejor rendimiento cognitivo (por ejemplo, concentración y memoria).
¿Cómo incluyes más pasos en tu día?
Saca a pasear a tu perro. Si no tienes perro, ofrécete como voluntario para pasearlos en un refugio de animales. O combina tu actividad con tiempo social acompañando a un amigo a pasear a su perro.
Prueba la música. Una melodía alegre o algo con un ritmo fuerte puede hacer la actividad más agradable y motivarte a caminar más lejos o más rápido.
Involucra a la familia. En lugar de una película por la tarde, salgan a caminar o a hacer senderismo juntos.
Programen paseos para el día escolar. Anota recordatorios en tu calendario para descansos cortos para caminar y así recargar energías a lo largo del día.
¿Cuánto recorrerás hoy? Establece una meta personal de pasos y empieza a disfrutar de los beneficios de caminar más, paso a paso.
Sr. Fuller
ANUNCIOS
¡MUCHAS GRACIAS a la Red Familiar (USTEDES) por colmar al personal de regalos y comida la semana pasada! ¡Nos sentimos muy apreciados y apoyados!
Votación de la FNB 2025-2026: ¡Es hora de votar! ¡Ya están abiertas las elecciones para la junta directiva de la Red Familiar de ACA!
La votación puede hacerse electrónicamente (ve al enlace de abajo) o en persona, si lo prefieres, durante la semana de la feria del libro. La votación finaliza el 16 de mayo de 2025.
Vote a través de este enlace: https://forms.gle/
¡Participe! ¡Únase hoy mismo a la Junta de la Red Familiar de ACA!
¡MARQUE SU CALENDARIO! ¡Hay muchas actividades!
12 de mayo: Día de cierre: salida a las 12 p. m.
13 de mayo: Concierto en el Green (todas las clases de música)
15 de mayo: Consejo de la Escuela Charter a las 4 p. m. (todos bienvenidos)
16 de mayo: Reunión de la Red Familiar a las 3 p. m. (todos bienvenidos)
19 y 20 de mayo: Reunión Internacional Educación al Aire Libre – fuera del campus
23 de mayo: Día de Clases Mínimas – Salida a las 12 p. m.
23 de mayo: ⅓ de la clase de secundaria a FHF (EE)
26 de mayo: No hay clases – Día de los Caídos
30 de mayo: ⅓ de la clase de secundaria a FHF (EE)
4 de junio: Exhibición de las Artes (Celebración de Enriquecimiento los miércoles)
EVENTOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y CONTINUOS
Campamento STEAM: ¡Únase a nosotros este verano en nuestro Campamento STEAM! Ofreceremos 6 sesiones gratuitas este año, la última sesión se realizará en ACAII. Este campamento de verano gratuito se centra en STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas) con aprendizaje basado en proyectos. El campamento es para nuestros estudiantes actualmente matriculados. Nuestro objetivo es inspirar a los estudiantes a aprender mediante actividades divertidas y prácticas. La programación principal del campamento se llevará a cabo de 8:00 a 12:00 y de 12:00 a 16:30. 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.
El campus y el desayuno abren a las 7:30. Las medias jornadas son de 8:00 a 12:00 y las jornadas completas, de 8:00 a 16:30. Sesión 1: Deportes alrededor del mundo = 16/6 – 20/6 (Lista de espera completa)
Sesión 2: Semana de Disney = 24/6 – 28/6
Sesión 3: Semana de Parques Estatales de EE. UU. = 7/7 – 11/7
Sesión 4: Semana de Cine de Plata = 14/7 – 18/7
Sesión 5: Semana de Playa = 21/7 – 25/7
Sesión 6: Se ofrece en ACAII (1201 W. 10th St.) = 28/7 – 1/8
Las plazas son limitadas, así que indique la(s) semana(s) que le interesan y las opciones de medio día o día completo. Le enviaremos una confirmación en mayo para avisarle si ha sido admitido. Asegúrese de completar la documentación de inscripción que le enviaremos por correo electrónico antes de su sesión.
****Cancelaciones: Por favor, avísenos INMEDIATAMENTE si necesita cancelar para que podamos ofrecer su lugar a los estudiantes en la lista de espera. ****
Padres: si desean venir al campamento y ser voluntarios durante estas semanas, ¡avísenos! ¡Siempre son una gran adición!
Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.gle/
¡Esperamos otro verano increíble con nuestros estudiantes de ACA!
Evaluación CAASPP: Nuestro plan escolar es evaluar a los estudiantes de 3.º a 8.º grado entre abril y junio. Los estudiantes se evaluarán en grupos de su grado o individualmente, según sus planes educativos. Es fundamental que los estudiantes lleguen puntuales y bien descansados durante estos meses de exámenes.