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Antioch Charter Academy
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 30, Issue 32, May 4, 2026
May 8 Minimum Day – dismiss @ 12pm
Join us this Wednesday from 6-8pm for our exciting Young Author’s Night! This special event celebrates the creativity and hard work of our students as they share their original writing pieces. Families are invited to come explore classrooms, read student work, and encourage our young authors. It’s always a memorable evening filled with imagination, pride, and community—we hope to see you there! And make sure to stop by our Bookfair while you are here.
HIGHLIGHTS 
The 2026 Book Fair is Here…May 4-8 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
All online purchases benefit our school and earn 25% in Scholastic Dollars from: 5/1/2026 → 5/14/2026
Book Fair eWallet: The easy way to pay Available Between: 4/10 – 5/8
Set up a NEW one for each Fair:
Students shop cash-free
Teachers build class libraries
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/
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.
Spirit Week – Join the Fun : May 11th – May 15th
Monday: Bring Anything But a Backpack Day
Tuesday: Sports Day
Wednesday: Crazy Socks Day
Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
Friday: PJ Day
See “FUNdraiser Section” For Current Fundraisers, Dates, and Details!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!!
May 4-8 Book Fair
May 4-8 ACA Employee Appreciation Week
May 6 Young Author’s Celebration Night
May 8 Guest Speaker MS Class (morning)
May 8 ⅓ MS Class to Farm (FHF)
May 8 Minimum Day – dismiss @ 12pm
May 12 Stockton Ports Trip (whole campus)
May 14 Charter Council Meeting (all welcome) @ 4pm
May 15 ⅓ MS Class to Farm (FHF)
May 19 Concert on the Green (Instrumental & Vocal Students Performance)
May 22 ⅓ MS Class to Farm (FHF)
May 22 Minimum Day – dismiss @ 12pm
May 25 No School
May 27 Showcase of the Arts (Wednesday Enrichment Celebration & Performance)
UPCOMING & ONGOING SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Yearbook Elective:Purchase your 2025/2026 Yearbook today! To purchase your yearbook, use the QR code on the attached Flyer or:
1. Go to: treering.com/validate
2. Enter your school’s passcode: 101506720561403
Also, we have raised enough funds for each 8th grade student to receive a free yearbook!!! Thank you for supporting our fundraisers!
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 | done |
Middle Grades 7 & 8 | May 11-15 | May 11-15 | May 5 & 7 | May 21 & 22 | done |
Ongoing Physical Fitness Testing (5th & 7th grade) each Wednesday, February thru June
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:
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 32, 4 de mayo de 2026
8 de mayo Día de horario reducido – salida a las 12:00 p. m.
¡Acompáñenos este miércoles, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., para nuestra emocionante Noche de Jóvenes Autores! Este evento especial celebra la creatividad y el arduo trabajo de nuestros estudiantes mientras comparten sus escritos originales. Se invita a las familias a venir a explorar las aulas, leer los trabajos de los estudiantes y animar a nuestros jóvenes autores. Siempre es una velada memorable, llena de imaginación, orgullo y espíritu comunitario; ¡esperamos verlos allí! Y asegúrese de pasar por nuestra Feria del Libro mientras esté aquí.
DESTACADOS
¡La Feria del Libro 2026 ya está aquí… del 4 al 8 de mayo en la Sala de Usos Múltiples!
Horarios:
Lun., Mar., Jue., Vie.:
11:45 a. m. – 1:30 p. m.
2:30 p. m. – 3:30 p. m.
Mié.: 11:00 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.
1:30 p. m. – 2:30 p. m.
6:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Todas las compras en línea benefician a nuestra escuela y generan un 25% en “Scholastic Dollars” (crédito escolar) desde el: 1/5/2026 → 14/5/2026
eWallet de la Feria del Libro: La forma fácil de pagar. Disponible entre el: 10/4 – 8/5
Cree una NUEVA cuenta para cada Feria:
Los estudiantes compran sin necesidad de efectivo
Los maestros crean bibliotecas para sus aulas
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/
La feria del libro ofrece muchas oportunidades para acumular horas de voluntariado: montaje, desmontaje, ventas en la feria, donación de refrigerios para la Noche de Jóvenes Autores, etc. ¡Visite https://www.trackitforward.
¡Consulte la “Sección de Recaudación de Fondos” para ver las actividades actuales, las fechas y los detalles!
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO: ¡¡¡Hay muchas actividades programadas!!! 4 al 8 de mayo: Feria del Libro
4 al 8 de mayo: Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal de ACA
6 de mayo: Noche de Celebración de Jóvenes Autores
8 de mayo: Orador invitado en la clase de Secundaria (por la mañana)
8 de mayo: ⅓ de la clase de Secundaria visita la granja (FHF)
8 de mayo: Día reducido — salida a las 12:00 p. m.
12 de mayo: Excursión a Stockton Ports (todo el campus)
14 de mayo: Reunión del Consejo Escolar (todos son bienvenidos) a las 4:00 p. m.
15 de mayo: ⅓ de la clase de Secundaria visita la granja (FHF)
19 de mayo: Concierto en el Jardín (Presentación de estudiantes de música instrumental y vocal)
22 de mayo: ⅓ de la clase de Secundaria visita la granja (FHF)
22 de mayo: Día reducido — salida a las 12:00 p. m.
25 de mayo: No hay clases
27 de mayo: Muestra de las Artes (Celebración y presentación de los programas de enriquecimiento de los miércoles)
ANUNCIOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
La asignatura optativa del Anuario: ¡Adquiera hoy mismo su anuario del ciclo 2025/2026! Para comprar su anuario, utilice el código QR que aparece en el folleto adjunto o siga estos pasos:
1. Visite: treering.com/validate
2. Ingrese el código de acceso de su escuela: 101506720561403
Además, ¡hemos recaudado fondos suficientes para que cada estudiante de 8.º grado reciba un anuario gratuito! ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestras actividades de recaudación de fondos!
CAASPP: Cada año, los estudiantes de los grados 3.º a 8.º (así como los de preparatoria) participan en la Evaluación del Desempeño y el Progreso Estudiantil de California (CAASPP, por sus siglas en inglés). Por favor, asegúrese de no retirar a su hijo de la escuela durante los días de evaluación; los exámenes suelen realizarse por las mañanas. Días de exámenes 2026