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Monday, July 26, 2021

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Information and Updates

Cabrillo Point Academy - Now Enrolling!

Do you know of a family that is considering homeschooling? Tell them about Cabrillo Point Academy! We are now enrolling!
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Curriculum

Explorers on Course Elementary Academy

Explorers on Course Elementary Academy

We are so excited for our Explores on Course Elementary Academy! We are currently sending out registration confirmation emails. Be on the lookout for your email!


At this time, we only have room in our Kindergarten classes. If you have a Kindergartener and are interested, please complete the ENROLLMENT FORM to enroll in the Explorers on Course Program. Please note that you do not need to complete the enrollment form again if you have already completed it.


A few key points about Explorers on Course Elementary Academy:

  • Explorers teachers will offer live, virtual, direct instruction in the areas of Foundational Reading Skills (grade KN and 1), Literary Analysis and Writing (grades 2-5), and Mathematics (grades KN-5).
  • Our credentialed Explorers on Course teachers will provide engaging, collaborative live lessons in each subject area for 40 minutes, 2 days per week.
  • The cost is $200 for the school year
  • Students in the program must purchase and follow the designated curriculum: Mathematics (Grades KN-5) Singapore Dimensions, Reading Foundations (Grades KN and 1) Lively Letters, and Literary Analysis and Writing (Grade 2-5) Blackbird and Company. Please place curriculum orders using your planning amounts as soon as possible.
  • Explorers on Course teachers will provide a detailed lesson plan for parents to follow on alternate days which will be necessary for students to be successful in the classes.
  • Teachers will also have scheduled office hours to support parents in implementing the designated curriculum
  • Students will attend either the AM (9:00 am - 10:30 am) or PM (11:00 am - 12:30 pm) session on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Live instruction will begin on September 14.


We hope to serve and support your child in our new Elementary Academy!

Explorers on Course Elementary Academy

Curriculum Spotlight

Please take a look at our Cabrillo Point Academy Curriculum Spotlight which highlights many popular curriculum choices for the 2021/2022 school year! Check out webinars, presentations, summaries and links to many different curriculum offerings by clicking on the button below.

Park Days!

Please come join us on Wednesdays for one or all of our Park Days in July! No RSVP is required.


For the July 28th Park Day, look for me near the playground or across the bridge at the benches. I'll be wearing my Cabrillo Point Academy t-shirt! I hope to see you there!

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This is the last week for Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Reading Colors Your World! June 12 – July 31

This is the last week for Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Reading Colors Your World! June 12 – July 31

Celebrate 50 days of reading this summer! Sign up for your virtual log at ocpl.beanstack.org or download the free Beanstack app.


You can set up one account and add all the readers in your family!


Make reading a habit and log each day you spend some time reading. Log 20 or more days during the program and you’ll be entered into an opportunity drawing for a gift card courtesy of the Friends of the Libraries. Complete activities to gain virtual badges.


Enjoy our digital services or visit your local branch for curbside pickup or Grab & Go to check out and collect special summer giveaways.


Follow OC Public Libraries on Facebook and Instagram for crafts, cooking, and other fun projects to complete at home, and join us on Zoom for Virtual Events.


Find more information at ocpl.org

This is the last week for Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Reading Colors Your World! June 12 – July 31

Fun Summer Activities!

We are so excited to bring you some fun summer activity ideas! Check out the resources below to keep your student engaged during the summer months.


Please note: Cabrillo Point Academy is not affiliated with any of these resources. Also remember that planning amounts may not be used for classes and activities during the summer break.

Griffith Observatory

If you are up for a drive and an adventure, Griffith Observatory is open Friday - Sunday each week. Griffith Observatory is turning visitors into observers! From Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows and public telescope observing to exhibits and special events, Griffith Observatory has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking at the sky, the exhibits, or the Hollywood Sign, we can help you be an observer. For hours of operation and to find out which activities are free and which have a fee, click here.
Tour Your Hometown

Tour Your Hometown

You don't have to leave town to go on a vacation! Visit local landmarks, call the historical society for hometown trivia, and ask a neighbor for her favorite restaurant recommendation to try somewhere new.
Tour Your Hometown
Swap Toys

Swap Toys

A "toy swap" is a unique and fun summer activity for kids. Here's how to organize it: Invite friends and neighbors to come over with toys (in good condition) that they no longer want, then let them draw numbers to see who gets to pick a "new" toy first.
Swap Toys

This is the Last Friday for Stanton Movies Under the Stars!

The city of Stanton is hosting free outdoor movie nights every Friday in July starting at 8:00 pm. Check out the flyer below to see which movie is playing on which date. You must pre-register to attend. Click on the flyer below to pre-register!

Enrichment

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Enrichment ordering for supplies for the 21-22 school year opened July 15! We are excited to announce our ordering system has a new website and a new name. It is called Homeschool Hub, and it can be accessed by visiting cpahomeschoolhub.com


Please be sure to read through our school’s Enrichment Guidelines from Homeschool Hub before entering order requests for your students. Please also make note of the following:



  • Currently, only product orders are available in the Homeschool Hub.
  • Vendors and service orders will be available August 2nd in the Homeschool Hub.
  • New students will have their orders placed beginning 8/2/2021.
  • Amazon orders will be available on July 15th, and Amazon Punchout orders will be available soon!
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Tech Department

  • We are excited to announce that our 3rd - 8th grade students can order FREE Chromebooks through Homeschool Hub. Tech items are available to order starting now. Items will begin to ship August 11th. For more information and FAQS, click here. ***Please be aware that all tech items are the property of Cabrillo Point Academy. If you decide to withdraw from Cabrillo Point Academy for any reason, tech items are due at the time of withdrawal.***


    • School email for students: ALL students will have a Google/Gmail account provided by Cabrillo Point Academy. You should have already received the email and password. Please note: the Google/Gmail accounts are required for Chromebooks, Gmail, Classroom, and Enrichment/OSP subscriptions.

    High School

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    We are excited to announce the addition of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses within the ChoicePlus Academy program. These courses are for students in grades 8-12. Please see here for a flyer listing FAQs, course descriptions, and class dates and times. Registration requests for ChoicePlus Academy and High School Edgenuity courses will open up again on August 2, 2021. Please be sure to sign up for courses your students want to take right away.
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    Concurrent Enrollment

    If your student took any Spring or Summer '21 classes at a community college, remember to send an official transcript to Cabrillo as soon as grades are posted to:


    Cabrillo Point Academy

    ATTN: Records Dept.

    4612 Dehesa Road

    El Cajon, CA 92019


    For Electronic delivery - Records@CabrilloPointAcademy.org


    Student Support/Interventions

    Stop Summer Slide

    Stop Summer Slide

    We have been adding many resources for Writing, Math, and Reading to our South Schools Intervention Website

    **Please bookmark and use it as a resource to prevent the summer slide.**


    Stop Summer Slide

    Virtual Field Trips

    We are bringing field trips to you... virtually! Click on the resources below and explore!
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    Join us on a virtual tour of Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Mount Rushmore depicts four presidents who all played an important role in the history of the United States. Included in this tour: HD footage, information and facts on one of the most iconic sites in the United States! Please enjoy the free resources and videos below!


    Mount Rushmore Virtual Field Trip: Video

    Mount Rushmore National Park in South Dakota: Tour

    History of Mt. Rushmore | South Dakota: Ranger Talk


    Non-Fiction Mount Rushmore Reading Passage Vocabulary and Comprehension

    Reading Comprehension - Mount Rushmore - Grades 3-5

    Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures The Mount Rushmore Calamity

    Presidential Coloring Pages

    Local Events

    Orange County has city sponsored free events: outdoor Summer Concerts, Movies or Shakespeare in the Park! Click on your city to see which fun outdoor activities are happening near you! Access the fun here.

    National Night Out

    Join Stanton's first responders for a night under the stars to connect with them and enjoy a wonderful family movie! August 6, 2021 @ 6 pm at Stanton Central Park.
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    Summer Homeschooling Advice

    Simple Summer Homeschool Routine Ideas

    Simple Summer Homeschool Routine Ideas

    Summers are so short here in western Canada that we enjoy them to the fullest when we get the chance. Our rhythms and routines are on 'summer time' and our summer homeschool routine is in full swing.


    Having consistent daily routines helps children thrive. Kids like to know what is happening next and adults don't want to answer the question... "What are we doing next?" a thousand times a day. Oh, I've been there and that's why I am such a strong advocate of routines and why I love them so much.


    It helps kids to feel at ease and to know when the next meal is happening. Let's face it, kids live from meal to meal and snack time to snack time.


    Summer deserves its own special rhythm, don't you think? If you are finding that your kids are staying up too late, missing nap time, and are always bored and cranky, it might be time to set up a new routine.


    Here are some super quick ideas and easy tips to freshen up your summer routine, whether you are homeschooling or not.


    Read the rest of the article here.

    Simple Summer Homeschool Routine Ideas
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    Curriculum

    Charting the Course with Cabrillo Point Academy!

    We are so excited to share with you the amazing things coming to Cabrillo Point Academy!! Please stay tuned. We'll provide more details soon!
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    Orange County Science & Engineering Fair Free Summer Sessions

    Orange County Science & Engineering Fair Free Summer Sessions

    The Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) is hosting FREE , virtual summer workshops for students to get a head start on their science/engineering fair programs and projects. (For students who will be in grades 6th - 12th this Fall.)


    Sat. Sept. 25, 2021,10-11am (Beginner)


    Click HERE for the signup link! (Please use Yvonne Kahlen for teacher and yvonne.kahlen@cabrillopointacademy.org for teacher's email.)


    Beginning this Fall students can sign up for one of the FREE OCSEF workshops - "How to Pick a Science/Engineering Project Topic."

    Orange County Science & Engineering Fair Free Summer Sessions

    Resources and Opportunities

    We are so excited to bring you some fun summer activity ideas! Check out the resources below to keep your student engaged during the summer months. Please remember that planning amounts may not be used for classes and activities during the summer break.

    The Sawdust Art Festival is Open!

    Do you have an art lover in your family? Then why not visit the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach! Individual, funky, creative, unique, inspiring and magical – Sawdust Art Festival is home to more than a thousand local artists. To learn more and purchase tickets click here.
    7 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ORANGE COUNTY TIDE POOLS

    7 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ORANGE COUNTY TIDE POOLS

    If you're heading to our local beaches this summer, consider exploring some of the lively tide pools while you're there! Take a look at this list of 7 amazing and family friendly tide pools in Orange County.
    7 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ORANGE COUNTY TIDE POOLS
    Check Out Wildlife Refuges

    Check Out Wildlife Refuges

    Lace up your boots, pack a bottle of bug spray, and play naturalist for the day at one of the nation's wildlife refuges. These are public lands and waters set aside to conserve animals and plants. You can hike through lush forests, swim in pristine rivers and lakes, and identify hundreds of native species (including endangered ones). With more than 150 million acres to explore across the country, getting into the wild is easier than you might think; visit fws.gov/refuges to find one near you.
    Check Out Wildlife Refuges
    Participate in Community Park Activities

    Participate in Community Park Activities

    Community parks offer an endless array of free and low-cost summer camps and activities-including swimming, sports leagues, improv, arts and crafts, music, archery, tennis lessons, and nature programs. Contact your local park or check out the National Recreation and Park Association website for more information.
    Participate in Community Park Activities

    Virtual Field Trips

    We are bringing field trips to you... virtually! Click on the picture below and explore!
    Come explore Washington, DC! Watch this 27 minute behind-the-scenes video to learn about the White House, the Supreme Court, monuments, memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian and more! Join the virtual field trip here.


    Below, please find some links to Washington, DC coloring pages and activities:


    Washington, DC Free Coloring pages.

    More Washington, DC Coloring pages.

    Free Printable Washington, DC Word Search activities.

    Washington, DC Fun Facts for Kids information.

    National Geographic Kids Washington, DC Unit Study.

    Student Support/Interventions

    Math Catch-Up Classes

    Catch up on all things fractions!

    If you missed the live classes please click on the links below to watch the videos. These classes are designed for students 5th grade and up.

    Class 1: Comparing/Converting/Simplifying Fractions

    Class 2: Adding and subtracting fractions

    Class 3: Multiplying and dividing fractions

    Class 4: All four operations with fractions

    WRITER'S WORKSHOP OFFICE HOURS VIDEOS

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    Did you miss some of the writer's workshop hours? We now have writer's workshop videos for parents and teachers to use wherever you would like! If you need advice as to where to begin, feel free to email our amazing writing teacher at writersworkshop@pacificcoastacademy.org.


    Access the recorded writing workshop videos HERE

    Social Emotional Support

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    We also have the recordings from all the Mindset Monday classes we have had this school year...Summer would be a great opportunity to watch these recordings to learn about practical tools and activities on a variety of social/emotional topics like Emotional Agility, Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Resilience, and much much more!

    High School Counselor Support

    2021 Engineering Showcase - Only 4 Dates in August Left!

    The UCR Bourns College of Engineering and the UCR MESA Program invites all area kids, families and prospective students to an engaging and informative virtual event, our 2021 Engineering Showcase! Formerly the "Engineering Family Night," the event is an opportunity to inform you all about the college and the exciting things we do. It's a chance to learn about the engineering profession and what it takes to be an engineer. The event is free! Please see attached flyer for registration information or follow this link: https://2021bcoeshowcase.eventbrite.com

    Enrichment

    Returning library materials? Please keep in mind:

    • Parents should still have access to their old library system accounts. By logging into your account, you should be able to see which items are checked out to your child(ren).

    • If you are unable to access your old library account, please feel free to call the school and speak with a Library Specialist, who can check to see if any items are still checked out to your family.

    • There is no need to separate enrichment and library materials when returning them to the library.

    • There is no need to add library materials to students’ inventory sheets when returning them to the library. Each library item has an asset tag on it, which our librarians will use to check it in.

    Thank you very much for your help with getting those items returned!


    Returning enrichment materials? Please follow the instructions detailed below by clicking on the graphic. Thank you for your help!

    Cabrillo Point Academy Spirit Wear

    Cabrillo Point Academy Spirit Wear

    We are so excited to share out our Cabrillo Point Academy spirit wear store! You can see the store HERE

    Cabrillo Point Academy Spirit Wear

    School Calendar

    Educational Tools

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    Community and Connection

    Facebook Page

    Facebook Page

    We would love to see more families in our Facebook group! Follow this link to join the conversations, stay up-to-date with our virtual events, and to get more virtual resources.


    Please note: There are three questions that need to be answered in order to join. The group is for currently enrolled families only.

    Facebook Page

    Instagram Page

    If you are on instagram, we'd love to hear from you! Join our page, learn about our upcoming events and field trips, and tag us in your homeschooling photos!

    Cabrillo Point Academy Family Liaison

    Yvonne Kahlen - OC Family Liaison

    Yvonne Kahlen - OC Family Liaison

    I have been a homeschooling mom for seventeen years. I have three children ranging in age from 17 to 22. I homeschooled my two oldest from Kindergarten through 12th grade. My youngest is currently a senior in high school and taking college courses concurrently. I am passionate about homeschooling and love that you can tailor your curriculum to your child’s learning style. I am excited to work with other homeschooling parents and look forward to meeting you at an event soon! Happy schooling!


    yvonne.kahlen@cabrillopointacademy.org

    Yvonne Kahlen - OC Family Liaison

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