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Antioch Charter Academy
Jan 19 MLK Day – no school
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 30, Issue 18, January 12, 2026
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season 
Cold and flu season is here, and our goal is to keep our students, staff, and families as healthy as possible! While sniffles and coughs are common this time of year, there are many simple steps we can all take to reduce the spread of illness and support strong, healthy bodies.
Wash Those Hands!
Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom.
If soap and water aren’t available, hand sanitizer is a good backup.
At school, students are reminded to wash hands throughout the day.
Cover Coughs & Sneezes: Teach your child to:
Cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands.
Use a tissue when needed and throw it away right away.
Wash hands after coughing or sneezing.
Stay Home When Sick.
Please keep students home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Students should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Rest Matters
Adequate sleep supports immune health and learning.
Elementary students typically need 9–11 hours of sleep.
Middle school students need 8–10 hours each night.
Keep Germs in Check
Our school continues regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces, and classrooms are stocked with soap and tissues. Families can help by sending:
A labeled water bottle
Tissues (optional but appreciated!)
We’re in This Together
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community healthy and thriving. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing everyone a healthy season ahead!
Sincerely, Mrs. Cordova
HIGHLIGHTS
ACA New Student Lottery 2026-27 FAQ’s:
Lottery applications are filled out online https://antiochcharteracademy.
org/applications/ Admission preference goes in the order that follows: children of staff or faculty, siblings of students currently at ACA, residents of the district.
Lottery for ACA I will be conducted Tuesday March 3, 2026
The Charter School will conduct the annual lottery within the first week of March, a computer program will generate random numbers for each applicant.
After all openings have been filled, the remaining applicants will be placed on the current waitlist based on the lottery number assigned and can be admitted if spaces open up during the school year.
Flag Football Has Begun: Games are on Thursdays, with the first game of the season on 1/22. Boys game time is 3:30 and girls 4:30. All games are played at our opponents’ home field. Come out and cheer for our teams! See attached schedule.
*Dining for Dollars: Join us for dinner on Monday, January 19th 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 9007155 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!
See “FUNdraiser Section” For Current Fundraisers, Dates, and Details!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!!
Jan 15 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) @ 4pm
Jan 19 Dining for Dollars – Panda Express
Jan 19 MLK Day – no school
Jan 26-30 School Choice & Kindness Week
Jan 30 ⅓ MS Class to Farm – EE
Feb 5-6 Minimum Days – dismiss at 12pm
Feb 6 ⅓ MS Class to Farm – EE
Feb 6 FN Parent’s Night Out – TBA
Feb 11-13 Outdoor Ed (Yosemite) – MS Class
Feb 12 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) @ 4pm
Feb 13 Family Network Meeting (all welcome) @ 3pm
Feb 16-20 February Break – no school
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. See attached document for this school’s year schedule
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!
FUNdraisers – Ways to Support!
*The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. You can help our school raise money when you shop online through schoolstore.com, and a percentage of your total purchase will go directly to the school!
Here’s how to make it happen:
* When you’re ready to shop online, just click here: https://www.schoolstore.com/
* Click on the Shop 300+ Merchants tab toward the bottom of the page to find your favorite store. .
* Click on the merchant, and you’ll be directed to their official website.
* Shop as usual, and a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to the school.
*Please remember that this only works when you go through the link above, not through the store’s app.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION!
*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
*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/
Family Network (FN) – Get Involved!
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/
**If you have any questions, Family Network will be on campus every Friday selling Popcorn!**
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
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 on who they are, and how you can help!
Acafamilynetwork@
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. No 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!
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.
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: OPEN
Social Chair: Zaren Reed/LaShamn Sanders
Fundraising Chair: Marissa Hernandez
Members at Large: Everyone!
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
Academia Charter de Antioch
19 de enero: Día de Martin Luther King Jr. – no hay clases
Boletín informativo para los miembros de la comunidad de la Academia Charter de Antioch/TLCS
Volumen 30, Número 18, 12 de enero de 2026
Mantenerse sano durante la temporada de resfriados y gripe: ¡La temporada de resfriados y gripe ya está aquí, y nuestro objetivo es mantener a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias lo más sanos posible! Si bien los resfriados y la tos son comunes en esta época del año, hay muchas medidas sencillas que todos podemos tomar para reducir la propagación de enfermedades y mantener cuerpos fuertes y sanos.
¡Lávense las manos!
Lávense las manos con agua y jabón durante 20 segundos, especialmente antes de comer y después de usar el baño.
Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, el desinfectante de manos es una buena alternativa.
En la escuela, se les recuerda a los estudiantes que se laven las manos durante todo el día.
Cubran la tos y los estornudos: Enseñen a sus hijos a:
Toser o estornudar en el codo, no en las manos.
Usar un pañuelo desechable cuando sea necesario y tirarlo inmediatamente.
Lavarse las manos después de toser o estornudar.
Quédense en casa si están enfermos.
Por favor, mantengan a los estudiantes en casa si tienen fiebre, vómitos o diarrea.
Los estudiantes deben estar sin fiebre durante 24 horas sin medicamentos antes de regresar a la escuela.
El descanso es importante
Dormir lo suficiente favorece la salud inmunológica y el aprendizaje.
Los estudiantes de primaria suelen necesitar de 9 a 11 horas de sueño.
Los estudiantes de secundaria necesitan de 8 a 10 horas cada noche.
Mantengamos los gérmenes bajo control
Nuestra escuela continúa con la limpieza regular de las superficies de alto contacto, y las aulas están equipadas con jabón y pañuelos desechables. Las familias pueden ayudar enviando:
Una botella de agua con su nombre
Pañuelos desechables (opcional, ¡pero se agradecen!)
Estamos juntos en esto
Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para mantener a nuestra comunidad escolar sana y próspera. Si tienen preguntas o inquietudes, no duden en comunicarse con nosotros.
¡Les deseamos a todos una temporada saludable!
Atentamente, Sra. Cordova
DESTACADOS
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la lotería de nuevos estudiantes de ACA 2026-27:
Las solicitudes para la lotería se completan en línea: https://antiochcharteracademy.
La preferencia de admisión se otorga en el siguiente orden: hijos de personal o profesores, hermanos de estudiantes que actualmente asisten a ACA, residentes del distrito. El sorteo para ACA I se realizará el martes 3 de marzo de 2026.
La escuela chárter realizará el sorteo anual durante la primera semana de marzo; un programa informático generará números aleatorios para cada solicitante.
Una vez cubiertas todas las plazas, los solicitantes restantes se incluirán en la lista de espera actual según el número de sorteo asignado y podrán ser admitidos si se liberan plazas durante el año escolar.
Comenzó el fútbol americano de bandera: Los partidos son los jueves, con el primer partido de la temporada el 22 de enero. El partido de los chicos es a las 3:30 y el de las chicas a las 4:30. Todos los partidos se juegan en el campo del equipo contrario. ¡Vengan a animar a nuestros equipos! Vea el calendario adjunto.
*Cena para recaudar fondos: Únase a nosotros para cenar el lunes 19 de enero en CUALQUIER restaurante Panda Express en todo el país. Esto facilita que familiares y amigos apoyen a nuestra escuela. Puede realizar un pedido anticipado. El código es válido 7 días antes de la fecha del evento. Asegúrese de ingresar el código de evento 9007155 en la casilla de Código de recaudación de fondos durante el pago en línea en www.pandaexpress.com o a través de la aplicación. Comparta el enlace de la recaudación de fondos o el folleto adjunto con todas las personas que deseen participar.
https://www.community-
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Consulte la sección “Recaudación de fondos” para conocer las actividades de recaudación de fondos actuales, fechas y detalles.
¡MARQUE SU CALENDARIO – ¡Muchas actividades! 15 de enero Reunión del Consejo Escolar (todos bienvenidos) a las 4 p. m.
19 de enero Cena benéfica en Panda Express
19 de enero Día de Martin Luther King Jr. – no hay clases
26-30 de enero Semana de la Elección Escolar y la Amabilidad
30 de enero ⅓ de la clase de secundaria visita la granja – Educación Ambiental
5-6 de febrero Días de jornada reducida – salida a las 12 p. m.
6 de febrero ⅓ de la clase de secundaria visita la granja – Educación Ambiental
6 de febrero Noche de padres de la Red Familiar – Fecha por confirmar
11-13 de febrero Educación al aire libre (Yosemite) – Clase de secundaria
12 de febrero Reunión del Consejo Escolar (todos bienvenidos) a las 4 p. m.
13 de febrero Reunión de la Red Familiar (todos bienvenidos) a las 3 p. m.
16-20 de febrero Vacaciones de febrero – no hay clases
ANUNCIOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
Las reuniones de la Red Familiar se llevan a cabo el segundo viernes de cada mes a las 3 p. m. La junta directiva da la bienvenida y anima a todas las familias de ACA a asistir a las reuniones. Consulte el calendario a continuación para conocer la fecha de la próxima reunión. Consulte el documento adjunto para ver el calendario escolar de este año.
Consejo Escolar: El Consejo Escolar es nuestra junta directiva. La junta se reúne generalmente el segundo jueves del mes a las 4 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!
Recaudación de fondos: ¡Maneras de apoyar!
*El programa SchoolStore es 100% en línea, por lo que NO hay ventas presenciales, manejo de dinero ni entrega de productos. Puede ayudar a nuestra escuela a recaudar fondos comprando en línea a través de schoolstore.com, ¡y un porcentaje de su compra total se destinará directamente a la escuela!