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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Information and Updates
Cabrillo Point Academy - Still Enrolling!
Do you know of a family that is considering homeschooling? Cabrillo Point Academy is still enrolling!
If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining our school for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete an enrollment interest form here ... https://form.jotform.com/211198665922160
Alternately, please invite your friends to one of our homeschooling information sessions as outlined in the flyer below!
End of Learning Period Three Friday, November 12th
National Month of Gratitude!
Express Your Gratitude!
November is the National Month of Gratitude, a time to celebrate and give thanks! We want to tell our HSTs or Case Managers how grateful we are for them! Create a card, poster, or even a short video telling your HST or Case manager how grateful we are for them and their support! If you have created a card or poster please take a picture of it so we can share it out!
Please upload the picture by November 17th so we can create a fun video for our staff to watch. Upload your pictures here.
Celebrate Gratitude!
- Start a gratitude journal. Write about someone or something you’re thankful for every day.
- Share your gratitude with others. Letting someone know you’re grateful for their care, service, or friendship often lifts their spirits or lifts a burden.
- Show your appreciation by giving back to your community, neighborhood, or favorite organization.
- Write letters of thanks. Handwritten letters and notes are simple and meaningful ways to give thanks to the people in your life.
Schoolwide Learners Outcome
Our November SLO is here! Please look at our November Poster below and be on the lookout for ways your students are meeting this month’s SLO:
Personalized learners who are able to thrive in the style of education that best fits their individual needs.
Please enjoy these fun activities your students can participate in!
Once your student has done an activity we want to know about it! Or if you have something else that you want to share, please use this Survey
School Opportunities
OCSEF Raspberry Pi 101 Introduction Session
Orange County Science & Engineering Fair (OCSEF) - They're here to guide you!
Don't miss out on OCSEF's Raspberry Pi 101 Introduction session hosted by Mr. Omar Shepherd from the Orange County Department of Education.
**Please note: this opportunity is available for our students in grades 6th - 12th.
Date: November 12, 2021
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Student Entrepreneur Fair
We are so excited to host our Student Entrepreneur Fair on Friday, December 17th from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Tewinkle Park! Please come and invite your friends to shop for the holidays and to support our student entrepreneurs!
Do you have an interested student who has no idea where to begin?Join our Community Connections classes to learn about being an entrepreneur on Fridays at 1:00 pm on the dates noted below:
- November 12th
- November 19th
- December 3rd
- December 10th
Our Family Liaisons will be there to answer any questions you or your friends might have about homeschooling with Cabrillo AND we will also have a toy drive as noted in the flyer below!
Community Connections
Please plan to attend our Virtual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday 11/8 at noon.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact michelle.eschenburg@cabrillopointacademy.org
CLUB HUB LINK--- UNDER INTERESTS TAB
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS VIRTUAL CLUB CALENDAR 21-22- CLICK HERE
November Park Day--- FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2021
HUNTINGTON BEACH- Edwards and Inlet- Dog park parking lot
FULLERTON Sports Complex
Oso Viejo Park--MISSION VIEJO
NATURE WALKS AND JOURNALING-Bring a journal and pencils if you would like.
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
CPA Community Connections Virtual Club Calendar 21-22-click here
Below is a screenshot of our November calendar.. If you click on the tabs labeled with the clubs along the bottom, it will take you to the class description, materials list and Zoom Link.
If you have any questions, please contact your HST or Michelle Eschenburg michelle.eschenburg@cabrillopointacademy.org
PLEASE NOTE- NO CLUBS 11/11 DUE TO VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY!
CPA Community Connections Virtual Club Calendar 21-22
Below is a screenshot of our November calendar. Once you are on the Community Connections website, if you click on the tabs labeled with the clubs along the bottom, it will take you to the class description, materials list and Zoom Link.
If you have any questions, please contact your HST or Michelle Eschenburg michelle.eschenburg@cabrillopointacademy.org
High School
The Virtual Compassion Corner
Attention high school parents and students, Cabrillo Point Academy is excited to announce a new mental wellness program for high school students (grades 9-12), The Virtual Compassion Corner.
The Virtual Compassion Corner is designed for high school students to self refer for mental health support when they are having a difficult time in their life. They can meet with a counselor or a school psychologist virtually during school hours to discuss current life situations that may be impacting their overall functioning.
Students can complete the Virtual Compassion Corner form with the link here to notify a counselor they are seeking help. Once the form is submitted, the student receives a confirmation notice and email that contain an appointment link. They can choose to set up a 20 minute phone call or zoom meeting during school hours. If the student does not sign up immediately, we will reach out to the student directly and check in.
Attention High School Seniors!
Student Support/Interventions
If you have any SEL/Mental Health concerns for your students, please use the following survey to refer them to school-based mental health intervention support.
Parent Referrals CPA
Parents please remember to bookmark the following link to our Family/Parent Resources Webpage where you will find Intervention Resources for...
Writing Office Hours
Do you have questions about writing?
We have answers!
Writing Office Hours with Ms. Davidson
Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00
Students can sign up for an appointment at
SEL - Growth Mindset
ENGLISH LEARNERS
A special thank you to parents willing to be members of the committee:
Anna Dydykina- President
Gabriel Meneses: Vice President
Jenna Davis- Committee Member
Here is a copy of the information discussed and presented in English and Spanish
Our next DELAC meeting is December 1 @ 12:00 pm where we will discuss the LCAP and celebrate the EL students who have reclassified as English Proficient this year!
Parents on Course
Parents on Course consists of workshops offered by outside guest speakers as well as the incredible talent and wealth of knowledge we have here on staff. Each workshop will be designed to support our parents with some facet of their child’s education and overall well-being. Please visit our Parents on Course webpage in the Beehively Parent website for a monthly calendar of events and Zoom Links to Access!
Recordings from earlier sessions are available on the Parents on Course webpage.
Testing
Universal Tools and Designated supports spotlight: Tools that are available to help your child on the upcoming CAASPP test. CAASPP testing is the statewide assessment given to all public school students. Subjects assessed are Math and ELA to students in grades 3-8 and grade 11 and Science in grades 5, 8 and once in high school.
Highlighter Video
This tool can be used to highlight words or sentences that you want to remember in order to answer questions. This tool is automatically available to all students.
Special Education
Reminder: In order for a student to be set up for success, the student needs to be provided with appropriate rules and procedures for daily instruction. Please supply all students with the following when delivering instruction to enhance your students engagement in learning:
Procedures for getting help, getting a drink, going to the bathroom, pencil sharpening, communicating a need for a break, etc., are taught, reviewed and reinforced on a regular basis.
Rules for instructional time, 3-5, regarding behavior expectations are posted, taught, reviewed, and reinforced on a regular basis.
School time rules are stated in positive language.
Replacement/alternative behaviors are being actively taught and there are instructional programs developed specifying setting, materials, prompts, error correction and reinforcement to be used
Enrichment
Homeschool Hub will be down over the Thanksgiving Break and will be accessible once again on November 30th. Our staff, who work hard all year to serve our school, are also on break during this time, and we hope they enjoy their break, as well! We are grateful for your partnership with our school and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!
As a reminder, some educational subscriptions may be purchased for students, but please keep in mind subscription cutoff dates for these sorts of requests:
November 19th - The last day to request annual subscriptions
November 30th - Able to purchase subscriptions up to 6-months in length
March 1st - Able to purchase subscriptions up to 3-months in length
Field Trips and Events
Homeschool Hub Field Trips & Events (FTE)
Booking for December field trips opens on Wednesday, November 10th at 10 am.
Reminders:
Masks are required for all indoor field trips, regardless of the venue’s mask policy.
Masks are not required for outdoor field trips unless the venue requires them.
Have questions? Need help? Email us at fieldtrips@cabrillopointacademy.org or join our daily office hours:
Academic Contests
Cabrillo Point Academy Science & Engineering Fair
We are excited to gather your feedback and interest level for our Cabrillo Point Academy Science Fair. The qualifying student(s) will have the opportunity to advance to the Orange County Science & Engineering Fair!
We would like to offer this opportunity to our students in grades 6th - 12th. Once the interest level has been determined and the initial registration has been completed, we will send out the instructions for the different areas of projects. Click on the flyer to sign up!
We will also be having an Elementary Science Fair. Look for a flyer in the newsletter soon!
National History Day
Local Events
Honor Our Veterans with Cards and Candy!
Please sign up using this form.
Can't make our event? We are hosting a virtual Veterans Day event on Monday, October 8th @ 12 noon. Join our Veterans Day Assembly by using the zoom link found in our CPA Community Connections Virtual Club Calendar 21-22!
Beach Clean Up Service Project!
We will meet at Huntington City Beach, 103 Pacific Coast Highway, in front of the Lifeguard Headquarters. The entrance for the parking lot is off of First Street and PCH. There is additional parking off of First Street and Atlanta Ave. This lot is metered parking.
We will provide gloves and trash bags for all participants.
Questions? Please contact Teri Villalobos at teri.villalobos@cabrillopointacademy.org.
Other Fun Ideas
WORLD KINDNESS DAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2021
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." ~ Aesop
Virtual Field Trips
Homeschooling Advice
Homeschool Unit Study Themes that will Delight and Engage
I’m a big fan of unit studies. And I really recommend them for homeschoolers who are just starting out. (I’ve also put together a 52 week list of themes you can use throughout the year.) It makes looking for resources and ideas so much easier when you can narrow down the search a bit. You’ll soon find that Pinterest is your very best friend for finding everything related to a particular theme. Below are some homeschool unit study themes that can get you started. I have also included Pinterest boards, where I add additional materials regularly.
Outer Space Unit Study
You can have a lot of fun with a space-themed week. This theme lends itself very well to STEM activities, such as building straw rockets and learning about planets and gravity. But it also ties in nicely with arts and crafts. I love the galaxy paint spraying and galaxy snow globes. There are lots of space-themed math activities and interesting and engaging books for kids to read. And I really want to try the Galaxy Chocolate Bark. Yum! You could finish off the week with a fun movie like Space Jam! Or with a visit to the planetarium. This theme can cover all your learning goals very easily!
For more ideas click here.
Welcome New Families!
Virtual 21/22 Homeschool Orientation Sessions
Other Fun Ideas
Every Kid Outdoors
2022 Coastal Arts & Poetry Contest - Now Open for Entries
Find more details here.
2021 Steam Race to Space Reading Challenge
To learn more and to register please click here.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUPPORT
BCOE/MESA ENGINEERING SHOWCASE 2021
Cabrillo Point Academy Spirit Wear
Curriculum
Curriculum Spotlight
2021-2022 Online Subscription Package
School Calendar
Educational Tools
I Can Statements
Community and Connection
Facebook Page
Please note: There are three questions that need to be answered in order to join. The group is for currently enrolled families only.
Instagram Page
Cabrillo Point Academy Family Liaisons
Yvonne Kahlen - OC Family Liaison
Maria Ramirez - OC Special Programs Family Liaison
Hi, I am a Mother of 4 sons, and grandma of 3 little ones. I learned about homeschooling about 5 years ago and I loved the whole concept. I homeschooled my youngest son and he loved it! I wish I had known this way of teaching when my other sons were little. I love helping families to thrive, and be successful! I am here to help you in any way I can.
Hola, Mi nombre es Maria y soy madre de 4 hijos varones,y abuela de 3 pequeños. Hace 5 años aprendí de este concepto de Estudiar en casa y me encantó. He educado en casa al más joven de mis hijos y a él también le gusto la idea! Me hubiera encantado saber de esta manera de educar cuando mis otros hijos eran pequeños. Me encanta ayudar a que las familias sean exitosas y aquí estoy para lo que necesiten.
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