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Antioch Charter Academy
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 30, Issue 24, March 2, 2026
Hello ACA Families!
This is the time of year where spring is on the horizon and the weather is unpredictable. We are noticing that jackets are getting discarded in the afternoon and then abandoned on the playground. Please check the lost and found for missing pieces of clothing and make sure that jackets especially are labeled with your student’s name. As the end of the trimester approaches make sure that you are checking in with your student regarding their classwork/homework so that they don’t fall behind and be on the lookout for a conference invitation.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hummel
(Intermediate)
HIGHLIGHTS 
ACA Lottery 2026-27: Lottery for ACA I will be conducted tomorrow, Tuesday March 3, 2026. All new students, including siblings of current students, must complete an application for the lottery if they are interested in enrolling in the 2026-27 school year. Students turning 5 years old by September 1, 2026 are eligible for Kindergarten. Students turning 4 years old by September 1, 2026 are eligible for TK. Applications for both campuses are on our website: Applications | Antioch Charter Academies
Volleyball is the next and final sport of the school year for the Wildcats! We are excited to see our students continue to participate in athletics. Please send the attached documents: Permission Slip, Athletic Packet, and Schedule to our families.
Important Dates:
3/6 – Permission Slips and Athletic Packets must be turned in (including physical). Reminder: If a student-athlete already completed an athletic packet and physical for a previous sport in this school year 2025-26, they do not have to do it again.
3/9 – Tryouts week
3/16 – Practices begin
3/26 – First game of the season
*Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for sports participation.
Thank you,
Sal Acevedo
Athletic Director
See “FUNdraiser Section” For Current Fundraisers, Dates, and Details!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!!
March 3 ACA Lottery for 2026-27 potential students (must submit application online)
March 4 Shakespeare on Tour (FN Sponsored) – on campus
March 6 Family Network Meeting (all welcome) @ 3pm
March 9-13 Minimum Days – dismiss at 12pm
March 12 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) @ 4pm
March 13 8th Grade Boys Event “Boys in Action” – Los Medanos College
March 13 Last Day of 2nd Trimester
March 16 First Day of 3rd Trimester (new electives for 4-8th grade)
April 1 Walk-a-Thon (FN Event)
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ELPAC TESTING: February through May is the ELPAC testing window. The ELPAC test is administered to students who are identified as English Language Learners upon enrollment at ACA. Students are tested annually. Students who reclassify will not need to take the test next year. Student scores will be released to parents in June 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. McLean. sarahmclean@
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!
*FN See’s Candies Spring Yum-Raising! Our virtual candy shop is now open for business! To purchase and have it mailed directly to you – use the following link:
https://www.yumraising.com/
Send something sweet to someone you love or share a treat with your friends, colleagues, or neighbors.
Now through March 20th.
FREE shipping on orders of $75 or more.
*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.
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
Chair: Yessika Berrios
Co-Chair: Pedro Ramos
Secretary: Brooke Farrington
Treasurer: Salena Killion
School Volunteer Coordinator: Maddie Alejandro/Milan Scott-Dunham
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
Antioch Charter Academy
Boletín informativo para las partes interesadas de Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS
Volumen 30, Número 24, 2 de marzo de 2026
¡Hola, familias de ACA!
Esta es la época del año en que la primavera se acerca y el clima es impredecible. Hemos notado que las chaquetas se tiran por la tarde y luego se abandonan en el patio de recreo. Por favor, revisen la sección de objetos perdidos para ver si hay alguna prenda faltante y asegúrense de que las chaquetas, especialmente, estén etiquetadas con el nombre de su hijo/a. Conforme se acerca el final del trimestre, asegúrense de estar al tanto de las tareas de su hijo/a para que no se atrase y estén atentos a las invitaciones a conferencias.
Atentamente,
Sra. Hummel
(Intermedio)
ASPECTOS DESTACADOS
Sorteo de ACA 2026-27: El sorteo para ACA I se llevará a cabo mañana, martes 3 de marzo de 2026. Todos los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso, incluyendo los hermanos de los estudiantes actuales, deben completar una solicitud para el sorteo si están interesados en inscribirse en el año escolar 2026-27. Los estudiantes que cumplan 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026 pueden ingresar a Kínder. Los estudiantes que cumplan 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026 pueden ingresar a TK. Las solicitudes para ambos campus se encuentran en nuestro sitio web: Solicitudes | Academias Charter Antioch
¡El voleibol es el próximo y último deporte del año escolar para los Wildcats! Nos emociona ver que nuestros estudiantes continúan participando en deportes. Por favor, envíen los documentos adjuntos: Permiso, Paquete de Deportes y Horario a nuestras familias.
Fechas importantes:
6/3 – Deben entregarse los permisos y los paquetes deportivos (incluido el examen físico). Recordatorio: Si un estudiante-atleta ya completó un paquete deportivo y un examen físico para un deporte anterior en este año escolar 2025-26, no tiene que volver a hacerlo.
9/3 – Semana de pruebas
16/3 – Inicio de las prácticas
26/3 – Primer partido de la temporada
*Los estudiantes deben mantener un promedio mínimo de 2.5 para poder participar en deportes.
Gracias,
Sal Acevedo
Director Atlético
Consulte la sección de Recaudación de fondos para conocer las recaudaciones de fondos actuales, sus fechas y detalles.
¡Apúntenlo en su calendario! ¡Hay muchas actividades!
3 de marzo: Lotería de la ACA para estudiantes potenciales del año escolar 2026-27 (debe enviar su solicitud en línea)
4 de marzo: Shakespeare en Gira (Patrocinado por FN) – en el campus
6 de marzo: Reunión de la Red Familiar (todos bienvenidos) a las 3 p. m.
9-13 de marzo: Días Mínimos – salida a las 12 p. m.
12 de marzo: Reunión del Consejo de la Carta (todos bienvenidos) a las 4 p. m.
13 de marzo: Evento de Niños de 8.º Grado “Niños en Acción” – Los Medanos College
13 de marzo: Último día del segundo trimestre
16 de marzo: Primer día del tercer trimestre (nuevas asignaturas optativas para 4.º a 8.º grado)
1 de abril: Maratón de Caminata (Evento FN)
PRÓXIMOS ANUNCIOS ESCOLARES Y CONTINUOS
EXAMEN ELPAC: El periodo de evaluación ELPAC es de febrero a mayo. El examen ELPAC se administra a los estudiantes identificados como Aprendices del Idioma Inglés al inscribirse en ACA. Los estudiantes se evalúan anualmente. Los estudiantes que se reclasifican no necesitarán realizar el examen el próximo año. Las calificaciones de los estudiantes se publicarán para los padres en junio de 2026.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en contactar a la Sra. McLean: sarahmclean@
Las reuniones de la Red Familiar se realizan 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 próxima reunión. Consulte el documento adjunto para ver el calendario anual de esta escuela.
Consejo de la Escuela Charter: El Consejo de la Escuela Charter es nuestra junta directiva. La junta se reúne generalmente el segundo jueves de cada 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 son abiertas al público. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Recaudación de fondos: ¡Maneras de apoyar!
*¡Recaudación de dulces de primavera de FN See’s Candies! ¡Nuestra tienda virtual de dulces ya está abierta! Para comprar y recibir tu pedido por correo, usa el siguiente enlace:
https://www.yumraising.com/
Envía un dulce a un ser querido o comparte un capricho con tus amigos, colegas o vecinos.
Desde ahora hasta el 20 de marzo.
Envío GRATIS en pedidos de $75 o más.
*El programa SchoolStore es 100% en línea, por lo que NO hay venta presencial, manejo de dinero ni entrega de productos. Puedes ayudar a nuestra escuela a recaudar fondos comprando en línea a través de schoolstore.com, ¡y un porcentaje de tu compra total se destinará directamente a la escuela! Aquí te explicamos cómo hacerlo:
* Cuando estés listo para comprar en línea, simplemente haz clic aquí: https://www.schoolstore.com/
* Haz clic en la pestaña “Compra en más de 300 comercios” en la parte inferior de la página para encontrar tu tienda favorita.
* Haz clic en el comercio y serás dirigido a su sitio web oficial.