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Antioch Charter Academy
Newsletter for Antioch Charter Academy/TLCS Stakeholders
Volume 30, Issue 36, June 1, 2026
Hello ACA Families!
Thank you to all of the families and students who came out last Wednesday for the Showcase of the Arts! The kids and Wednesday teachers did an amazing job and it was great to see all of the families.
The end of the year is approaching at lightning speed and we want all of the students to finish with their personal best. Part of giving personal best means attending class on time and being prepared. There is still a lot of learning happening the last few weeks of school, so it is important that kids are making it to school on time and ready to learn!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hummel
HIGHLIGHTS 
Volunteer of the Year…Kelly MacCallister! Each year, our staff comes together to recognize a parent who has truly gone “Above & Beyond” for our campus. Thank you, Kelly, for the many years of service and support that you and your family have given to our school community. Your name has now joined the plaque that hangs in the office! You will be greatly missed as your youngest graduates this year!
Field day on Wednesday, June 10th: It’s an ACA tradition to celebrate the end of school and kick-off summer with field day every other year. This year is a field day year!
We will need 10+ volunteers to help the event run smoothly. The games will begin around 8:45am and run until 11:30am. If you would enjoy leading teams of kiddos and playing with hula hoops, beach balls, water balloons, and even rubber chickens, or help out in any way, then please let our office staff know you are interested in playing with us!
Family Network Survey: Family Network would love to hear your feedback about all major events this year! Once you fill the survey below fully out, you get a free drink at our next event. Shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes!
https://forms.gle/
ACA Family Engagement Survey 2025-2026 Please complete the attached survey. This survey is for ACA families to reflect on ACA’s progress, successes, needs, and areas of growth, specifically in the area of parent and family engagement.
Read each prompt and choose from the scale of 1 to 5. Keep in mind, low scores are not to be seen as negative, but as ways to identify an area of growth.
Thank you for your time.
Mr. Fuller
ACA Family Engagement Survey 2025-2026 School Year
Summer is Coming Which Means…STEAM CAMPS! Sign up now to reserve your student(s) spots! Once they are full, students will go on a waitlist.
Session 1 Sports Week = 6/15 – 6/19
Session 2 Chefs week = 6/22 – 6/26
Session 3 Flurry week = 7/6 – 7/10
Session 4 Makers Week = 7/13 – 7/17
Session 5 Mystery Week = 7/20 – 7/24
Session 6 offered at ACAII (1201 W. 10th St.) = 7/27 – 7/31
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/
See “FUNdraiser Section” For Current Fundraisers, Dates, and Details!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Lots Happening!!!
June 4 MS Class to Farm (Celebration Day)
June 5 8th Grade Trip – Santa Cruz
June 5 FN Meeting (all welcome) @ 3:15pm
June 8 4-8th Grade Trip – World Wildlife Museum (Concord)
June 9 8th Grade Graduation @ Antioch Community Center Ballroom
June 10 Last Day of School – Field Day
June 10 Minimum Day – dismiss @ 12pm
June 15 STEAM Camps Begin
Aug 19 2026-27 School Year Begins!
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!
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!**
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 36, 1 de junio de 2026
¡Hola, familias de ACA!
¡Gracias a todas las familias y estudiantes que asistieron el miércoles pasado a la Muestra de las Artes! Los niños y los maestros de los miércoles hicieron un trabajo increíble, y fue fantástico ver a todas las familias reunidas.
El fin de año se acerca a la velocidad del rayo, y queremos que todos los estudiantes terminen dando lo mejor de sí mismos. Parte de dar lo mejor de uno mismo implica llegar a clase a tiempo y estar preparado. Todavía se produce mucho aprendizaje durante las últimas semanas de clases, por lo que es importante que los niños lleguen a la escuela puntualmente y ¡listos para aprender!
Atentamente,
Sra. Hummel
DESTACADOS
Voluntaria del Año… ¡Kelly MacCallister! Cada año, nuestro personal se reúne para reconocer a un padre o madre que verdaderamente ha ido “más allá de lo esperado” por nuestro campus. Gracias, Kelly, por los muchos años de servicio y apoyo que tú y tu familia han brindado a nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Tu nombre ya forma parte de la placa que cuelga en la oficina! ¡Te extrañaremos muchísimo ahora que tu hijo menor se gradúa este año!
Día de Campo (Field Day) el miércoles 10 de junio: Es una tradición de ACA celebrar el fin del ciclo escolar y dar inicio al verano con un día de campo cada dos años. ¡Este año toca día de campo!
Necesitaremos más de 10 voluntarios para ayudar a que el evento se desarrolle sin contratiempos. Los juegos comenzarán alrededor de las 8:45 a. m. y continuarán hasta las 11:30 a. m. Si le gustaría dirigir equipos de niños y jugar con aros de hula-hula, pelotas de playa, globos de agua e incluso pollos de goma —o ayudar de cualquier otra manera—, ¡por favor avise al personal de nuestra oficina que le interesa participar con nosotros!
Encuesta de la Red Familiar (Family Network): ¡A la Red Familiar le encantaría recibir sus comentarios sobre todos los eventos importantes de este año! Una vez que complete la encuesta que aparece a continuación en su totalidad, recibirá una bebida gratis en nuestro próximo evento. ¡No le tomará más de 5 minutos! https://forms.gle/
Encuesta de Participación Familiar de ACA 2025-2026. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta. Esta encuesta está dirigida a las familias de ACA con el fin de reflexionar sobre el progreso, los éxitos, las necesidades y las áreas de crecimiento de ACA, específicamente en el ámbito de la participación de padres y familias.
Lea cada enunciado y elija una opción en la escala del 1 al 5. Tenga en cuenta que las puntuaciones bajas no deben considerarse negativas, sino como una forma de identificar un área de crecimiento.
Gracias por su tiempo.
Sr. Fuller
Encuesta de Participación Familiar de ACA – Año Escolar 2025-2026
Se acerca el verano, lo que significa… ¡CAMPAMENTOS STEAM! ¡Inscríbase ahora para reservar el(los) lugar(es) de su(s) estudiante(s)! Una vez que se llenen los cupos, los estudiantes pasarán a una lista de espera.
Sesión 1: Semana de Deportes = 15/6 – 19/6
Sesión 2: Semana de Chefs = 22/6 – 26/6
Sesión 3: Semana de la Actividad (Flurry) = 6/7 – 10/7
Sesión 4: Semana de Creadores (Makers) = 13/7 – 17/7
Sesión 5: Semana de Misterio = 20/7 – 24/7
Sesión 6: Ofrecida en ACAII (1201 W. 10th St.) = 27/7 – 31/7
Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.gle/
¡Consulte la sección de “Recaudación de Fondos” (FUNdraiser) para ver las actividades actuales, las fechas y los detalles!
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO: ¡¡¡Hay muchas actividades en marcha!!! 4 de junio Clase de MS (Escuela Media) visita a la granja (Día de Celebración)
5 de junio Viaje de 8.º grado – Santa Cruz
5 de junio Reunión de la FN (todos son bienvenidos) a las 3:15 p. m.
8 de junio Viaje de 4.º a 8.º grado – World Wildlife Museum (Concord)
9 de junio Graduación de 8.º grado en el Salón de Eventos del Antioch Community Center
10 de junio Último día de clases – Día de Campo (Field Day)
10 de junio Día reducido (Minimum Day) – salida a las 12:00 p. m.
15 de junio Comienzan los campamentos STEAM
19 de agosto ¡Comienza el año escolar 2026-27!
ANUNCIOS ESCOLARES PRÓXIMOS Y EN CURSO
La asignatura optativa del Anuario: ¡Compre su anuario 2025/2026 hoy mismo! Para adquirir su anuario, utilice el código QR que aparece en el folleto adjunto o:
1. Vaya a: 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!
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 cronograma de este año escolar.
Consejo de la Carta (Charter Council): El Consejo de la Carta 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!
Actividades de recaudación de fondos: ¡Formas de apoyar!
*Lista de deseos de la Red Familiar: Hemos creado una lista de deseos de 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 – Lista de regalos de Amazon – Lista de regalos de Amazon
*Donación anual: ¿Le gustaría apoyar las actividades de toda la escuela y de todas las aulas, y tener menos eventos de recaudación de fondos? ¡¡¡Entonces realice una donación deducible de impuestos!!!