THE EXPLORER
March 2024
Creating well-rounded, caring, and responsible critical thinkers, aspiring to achieve their potential through leadership, community & innovation.
MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Spring is officially here and the end of the school year is just around the corner! Last month, families & scholars conferenced with teachers to discuss the progress of goals and the learning that has taken place throughout the school year. Thank you families for attending conferences and for sharing your scholars with us each day!
Moving into April, we have several events and activities to prepare for. The final two and a half months of the 2023-2024 school year is upon us and our goal is to ensure each and every day is as awesome as the previous one! Thank you for partnering with us to create a learning environment that meets the needs of your scholar, for supporting the work we do each day, and for simply being part of our school community at CLA!
We appreciate all our scholars and families very much!
Respectfully,
- ElizabethTHIS MONTH AT A GLANCE
Week 1
4/1 Intent to Return & Enrollment Lottery Opens
4/4 CLA Career Chat #7
4/4 CLA College & Career Gear Day (Dress in college gear or in the career you want to be)
Week 2
4/8 Asynchronous Day- Scholars work from home this day
4/9 5:00-6:00 CLA CIP Meeting | 1385 Antelope Rd
4/11 CLA Spirit Gear Day | CLA Spirit Gear Day- (Or wear Black/Green/Blue)
4/17 3:15-3:45 Guitar Orchestra Recital | K8 Campus
4/18 3:45 CLA PTO Meeting | K8 Campus
- 4/18 CLA Spirit Gear Day | CLA Spirit Gear Day- (Or wear Black/Green/Blue)
4/22 Country vs. Country Club Day | Dress in country gear or country club gear
4/23 Innovative Backpack Day | Use/create an innovative backpack to carry school materials
4/24 Bedazzled Wednesday | Wear things that are bright & shiny
4/24 'Freshman for a Day' (8th Grade Only)
4/25 Mad Scientist Day | Dress in something related to Science
4/25 5:00-6:30 STEAM Night | K8 Campus
4/30 Intent to Return & Enrollment Lottery closes
Notable Dates:
- 6/8 High School Graduation
- 6/10 Kindergarten Step Up Celebration
- 6/11 5th Grade Step Up Celebration
- 6/11 8th Grade Step Up Celebration
CELEBRATIONS
CLA Career Chat #6 | Southern Oregon Sanitation
Keyboards in Music Class
In the recent weeks, scholars have been experiencing the keyboard unit during music class. Our K5 scholars are fortunate to have Mr. Harrington create these experiences. Thank you Mr. Harrington!
Explore Kinder Open House
Halfway through March, incoming Kindergarteners and their families were able to Explore what Kinder will look like at CLA. Many families and scholars attended and we are so excited for the class of 2037!
Book Buddies & Sunshine
K5 Book Buddies have launched and are in full swing! Once per week, young readers are paired with an older Book Buddy and the two spend time reading together. As the sun comes out more often, pairs will venture into the nice weather to read!
K8 Pi Day Celebration
On March 14th (3.14) the K8 campus celebrated 'Pi Day'! Scholars enjoyed activities throughout the day, and in the afternoon each scholar was able to select a slice of pie. Thank you Shari's Pies for supporting our mathematics enthusiasts!
Navigate High School
The Navigate High School event took place on March 14th and current 8th graders with their families were invited to the High School Campus for information and a tour. It was a great turnout and there are so many excited scholars ready to launch into High School!
Leprechaun Traps!
100th Day of School Celebration
In March, the K8 Campus celebrated the 100th day of school! The goal was to "dress like you're 100, or represent 100 in some way" and we had several participants! Thank you families for continuing the excitement for scholars each and every day!
Middle School Science Projects
Middle School Science classes created biome projects. The creativity and energy scholars put into these biomes was impressive and awesome to observe! Well done Middle School!!!
EXPLORERS OF THE MONTH | Will Return Next Month
Explorers of the month are recognized during the monthly assembly. Teachers and staff select scholars who display the monthly character trait and surprise them during the assembly!
We are proud to celebrate our scholars and excited that peers get to celebrate each other in such a positive and encouraging way!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Breiholz - Kindergarten Teacher
"I choose to work at CLA because it is a school that creates a culture of continuous learning and encourages scholars to become lifelong learners. The team of professionals at CLA bring joy and inspire me everyday." - Mrs. Breiholz
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
K8 Upcoming Events Remaining in 2024
The following flyer will be sent home for families to calendar the events coming up in the final months of the school year.
April Monthly Character Trait | INITIATIVE
The April character trait highlight is "Initiative"
Please take time to discuss with your scholar what it means to demonstrate Initiative.
- Definition: "The choice to act, engage, and take charge"
- Question: "How do you choose to demonstrate Initiative at CLA?"
April School Meals Menu
If your scholar brings a lunch from home, but would still like the menu offering for the day, that is fine as well!
The link to the April Menu is also provided!
Spirit Weeks for the rest of the Year!
STEAM Spirit Week April 22-25th
4/22 Monday: Country vs. Country Club Day
4/23 Tuesday: Innovative Backpack Day
4/24 Wednesday: Bedazzled Wednesday
4/25 Thursday: Mad Scientist Day [STEAM Night]
Decades Spirit Week May 28-30th
5/28 Tuesday: 70s Day
5/29 Wednesday: 80's Day
5/30 Thursday: 90's Day [May Muscle Hustle/Color Run]
REMINDERS & REPEAT ITEMS
TO DO: Intent to Return & Enrollment Lottery | April 1st - April 30th
This process is for ALL Future & Current CLA Scholar Families. April 1st will begin the Lottery and Intent to Return process. For more information, please visit our website www.craterlakeacademy.org
Intent to Return
All current CLA families must complete this form for each scholar.
Enrollment Lottery & Waitlist
For scholars looking to enroll at CLA for 24/25 school year, complete this form.
Spring Is In The Air | Reminders
Families & Scholars- As the weather is becoming warmer and warmer, clothing is also adjusting accordingly. As scholars dress for the day, please remember:
Scholars are expected to dress modestly and appropriately for a learning environment and a place of business.
Health Curriculum Viewing
During conferences, our Health Curriculum (Great Body Shop) was on display for families to view.
Thank you to all who stopped by to read through the pamphlets. We are excited to roll out our health lessons and continue to support our scholars in being healthy individuals as they continue to grow!
Family Conference Survey
Also available during conferences was our Family Conference Survey. Thank you to all the families who took the time to complete this brief survey. Feedback from responses is used to monitor and adjust as needed. If you were not able to complete the survey, please feel free to do so by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/u5jXXcaha83ruApa8 as the survey will remain open for a few more days!
State Assessments are Coming!!!
During the month of April, the 3rd thru 8th grade scholars will be preparing to take the Oregon Statewide Assessment and get to show what they know! The official assessments will be proctored during the Month of May.
As a school community, scholars will be encouraging each other and creating the environments necessary to do their best!
If you have questions, please visit the www.craterlakecharter.org website under Family Resources.
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College & Career Gear Days
With that, on the first Thursday of each month, our Explorers and staff will wear College/University gear (logo t-shirts, lanyards, hats, etc) or wear/dress in the Career they hope to be or would like to highlight. Example: if a scholar is hoping to be a firefighter in the future and they have an outfit, they are encouraged to wear it on this day!
Our hope is that we begin encouraging our Explorers think about their future!
Middle School Athletics
CRATER LAKE ACADEMY
Email: bildene@craterlakeacademy.org
Website: https://www.craterlakeacademy.org
Location: 585 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, OR, USA
Phone: 541-879-3620
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