NETWORKings
Antioch Charter Academy
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 30, Issue 29, April 6, 2026
Hello ACA Families,
All of the Staff and Students here at ACA 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 holding fundraisers, organizing activities, and hosting events for the ACA community, and it is very much appreciated.
Just last week, the Family Network organized and hosted the annual Walk-A-Thon. Each year the students and staff participate in the Walk-A-Thon to help fundraise money for ACA. The students look forward to this event each year and speak positively about the event for many days after the event is over. This year’s theme for ‘April Fool’s Day!’ brought lots of extra excitement and energy to the event.
If you haven’t had an opportunity to participate in any of the Family Network Events, there is still time. The Family Network Board meets after school the first Friday of each month, unless that Friday is on a school break, in the Multi-Use Room. All family members are invited to these meetings. The next meetings are April 10, May 1, and June 5.
There are also some events planned that family members can help plan and participate in, the Pizza Fundraiser in April and the Book Fair in May.
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
HIGHLIGHTS 
2026/2027 School Year: To secure your child’s placement for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year, please fill out the information below no later than May 1, 2026. Please also include your student’s T-Shirt size for their 2026/2027 Wonderful Wednesday T-Shirt. Your student will receive this shirt in August. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM PER STUDENT…Form link:
https://forms.gle/
Pizza Lunch Fundraiser! You must turn in the slip with the money attached to the office by Tuesday, April 7th. The slip is attached to this email, or you can use the paper copy coming home with your student. On Wednesday, April 8th, the food that you have pre-paid for from Costco will be delivered to your student during lunchtime. Thank you for your continued support!
See “FUNdraiser Section” For Current Fundraisers, Dates, and Details!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!!
April 10 MS Career Panel – on campus
April 10 Family Network Meeting (all welcome) @ 3:15pm
April 13-17 No School – Spring Break
April 20 MS Experiential Learning – Food Truck
April 22 Minimum Day – dismiss at 12pm
April 23 State Testing Begins
April 24 ⅓ MS Class to Farm (FHF)
April 28 MS Class Study Trip – Petaluma
May 4-8 Book Fair
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAASPP: Each year, students in grades three through eight (and high school) participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Please make sure to not take your child out of school on testing days – testing usually takes place in the mornings.
Testing Days 2026
Level | ELA CAT | Math CAT | ELA PT | Math PT | CAST (5th & 8th grade) |
Elementary Grade 3 | May 4 & 5 | May 7 & 8 | May 14 & 15 | May 11 & 12 | NA |
Intermediate Grades 4-6 | May 14 & 15 | May 28 & 29 | May 11 & 12 | May 21 & 22 | April 23 & 24 |
Middle Grades 7 & 8 | May 11-15 | May 11-15 | May 7 & 8 | May 21 & 22 | April 24th & 25th |
Ongoing Physical Fitness Testing (5th & 7th grade) each Wednesday, February thru June
Scholastic Bookfair coming in May!
Volleyball is the next and final sport of the school year for the Wildcats! Come out to the games (schedule attached) and cheer on our Wildcats!
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!
*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!**
Upcoming FN Events:
World’s Finest Chocolate – April 1st – 30th
Book Fair – May 4th – 8th
Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week – May 4th – 8th
Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser – May 7th
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 29, 6 de abril de 2026
¡Hola, familias de ACA!
Todo el personal y los estudiantes de ACA queremos dar un enorme «GRACIAS» a la Red de Familias de ACA (ACA Family Network) y a todos los familiares que participan activamente en ella a lo largo del año escolar.
La Red de Familias ha estado realizando actividades de recaudación de fondos, organizando actividades y celebrando eventos para la comunidad de ACA, labor que valoramos enormemente.
Sin ir más lejos, la semana pasada la Red de Familias organizó y llevó a cabo la caminata anual de recaudación de fondos (*Walk-A-Thon*). Cada año, los estudiantes y el personal participan en esta caminata para ayudar a recaudar fondos para ACA. Los estudiantes esperan con ilusión este evento cada año y hablan maravillas de él durante muchos días después de que haya concluido. El tema de este año, «¡Día de las Bromas de Abril!» (*April Fool’s Day*), aportó un entusiasmo y una energía adicionales al evento.
Si aún no han tenido la oportunidad de participar en ninguno de los eventos de la Red de Familias, todavía están a tiempo. La Junta Directiva de la Red de Familias se reúne después del horario escolar el primer viernes de cada mes —a menos que ese viernes coincida con un receso escolar— en la Sala de Usos Múltiples. Todos los familiares están invitados a asistir a estas reuniones. Las próximas reuniones se celebrarán el 10 de abril, el 1 de mayo y el 5 de junio.
También hay planificados algunos eventos en cuya organización y desarrollo pueden colaborar los familiares, como la recaudación de fondos con venta de pizzas en abril y la Feria del Libro en mayo.
La Red de Familias de ACA es una característica única de nuestra escuela y beneficia a nuestros estudiantes durante todo el año.
Una vez más, ¡gracias a TODAS las familias que participan en la Red de Familias! Queremos que sepan cuánto valoramos su apoyo.
Sra. McLean
Maestra de Primaria
NOTICIAS DESTACADAS
Año escolar 2026/2027: Para asegurar la plaza de su hijo/a para el próximo año escolar 2026/2027, por favor complete la información que aparece a continuación a más tardar el 1 de mayo de 2026. Por favor, indique también la talla de camiseta de su estudiante para la camiseta conmemorativa de los «Miércoles Maravillosos» (*Wonderful Wednesday*) del ciclo 2026/2027. Su estudiante recibirá esta camiseta en el mes de agosto. POR FAVOR, COMPLETE UN FORMULARIO POR ESTUDIANTE… Enlace al formulario:
https://forms.gle/
¡Recaudación de fondos con almuerzo de pizza! Debe entregar el cupón junto con el dinero en la oficina a más tardar el martes 7 de abril. El cupón se adjunta a este correo electrónico; alternativamente, puede utilizar la copia impresa que su estudiante llevará a casa. El miércoles 8 de abril, la comida de Costco que usted haya pagado por adelantado se le entregará a su estudiante durante la hora del almuerzo. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
¡Consulte la “Sección de Recaudación de Fondos” para ver las actividades actuales, las fechas y los detalles!
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO: ¡¡¡Hay muchas actividades programadas!!!
10 de abril: Panel de Carreras Profesionales (MS) – en el campus
10 de abril: Reunión de la Red Familiar (todos son bienvenidos) – 3:15 p. m.
13 al 17 de abril: No hay clases – Vacaciones de Primavera
20 de abril: Aprendizaje Experiencial (MS) – Camión de Comida (Food Truck)
22 de abril: Día Mínimo – salida a las 12:00 p. m.
23 de abril: Comienzan las Pruebas Estatales
24 de abril: ⅓ de la clase de MS visita la granja (FHF)
28 de abril: Viaje de estudio de la clase de MS – Petaluma
4 al 8 de mayo: Feria del Libro
ANUNCIOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
CAASPP: Cada año, los estudiantes de los grados 3.º a 8.º (así como los de la escuela secundaria/High School) participan en la Evaluación del Desempeño y Progreso Estudiantil de California (CAASPP). Por favor, asegúrese de no retirar a su hijo de la escuela durante los días de evaluación; por lo general, las pruebas se llevan a cabo por las mañanas. Días de exámenes 2026
¡El voleibol es el siguiente y último deporte del año escolar para los Wildcats! ¡Vengan a los partidos (se adjunta el calendario) y animen a nuestros Wildcats!
Las reuniones de la Red Familiar (Family Network) se llevan a cabo el segundo viernes de cada mes a las 3:00 p. m. La junta directiva da la bienvenida y anima a todas las familias de ACA a asistir a las reuniones. Consulte el calendario que aparece a continuación para conocer la fecha de la próxima reunión. Consulte el documento adjunto para ver el calendario de este año escolar.
Consejo de la Escuela Chárter: El Consejo de la Escuela Chárter es nuestra junta directiva. La junta suele reunirse el segundo jueves del mes a las 4:00 p. m. Por favor, consulte el calendario para ver 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: ¡formas de apoyar!
*Lista de deseos de la Red Familiar: Hemos creado una lista de deseos para la Red Familiar en Amazon. Si desea donar alguno de los artículos de esta “Lista de deseos”, se lo agradeceríamos enormemente. Estos artículos son necesarios durante todo el año escolar. Seleccione los artículos, páguelos y Amazon los enviará directamente a la escuela.
*¡TODAS LAS DONACIONES TAMBIÉN CUENTAN PARA SUS HORAS de servicio familiar! Cualquier donación que pueda realizar es totalmente deducible de impuestos.
ACA I Family Network – Amazon