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Monday, May 9th, 2022
Quote of the Week
Information and Updates
Notice of Public Hearing
Virtual Information Sessions
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Sesión virtual informativa
KINDERGARTEN AND 5TH GRADE PROMOTION SPOTLIGHT--ONe more week added!
We have added one more week for you to include your student in our special SMORE! If you would like your student to participate please complete the survey below.
2022 Kindergarten Promotion Survey
2022 5th Grade Promotion Survey
Surveys will close on May 13th, 2022.
Senior Spotlight -- Last Week!
We are so excited to offer a Senior Spotlight in a featured newsletter as well as our social media for our high school graduates! Please fill out this survey if you would like to participate. The last day to submit is May 13, 2022.
We look forward to sharing your accomplishments and words of advice with our school!
School Opportunities
Virtual art fair 2022: art speaks!
Thank you to our amazing students who participated in our Virtual Art Fair 2022! Please Click on the flyer below and enjoy the beautiful creations they came up with!
Volunteer Opportunities
Cabrillo Point Academy SHOE DRIVE for Soles4Souls- Set a goal, and collect new and gently worn shoes! There are two options to participate: drop your shoes off at our lending library during the collection dates or bring them to our May Park Day in Mission Viejo and help to package the shoes! We also welcome shoe boxes to help package the shoes if you have them. All of the shoes from our drive will go into micro-enterprise programs in developing countries around the world. This is also a perfect example of how to reuse items we have instead of throwing them away!
Please join us for a Community Service event supporting the NEGU Foundation at our final Park Day in Huntington Beach. We will be hosting a Joy Drive and making Care Cards for children struggling with cancer. See the flyer below for more details.
Explorers on Course
Parents can join the Explorer’s On Course team to learn all about the K-5 language arts and math program that incorporates virtual classes, a credentialed teacher, weekly lesson plans for parents, and excellent homeschool learning and student community.
Informational Session Days and Times
Monday, May 9 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, May 11 1:00 -2:00
HSTs will enroll students in Explorers this school year beginning May 15. Enrollment is limited and will be on a first come first served basis. Please attend an information session and let your HST know if you are interested.
Please click the flyer below for the Explorers on Course Informational Slides:
A Month of Math Learning in May
As we explore more math concepts, this week we'll be taking a look at why math is fun!
One of the funnest things about math is that there are tricks! People who are good at mental math often use tricks to get their answers. To learn more math tricks that will boost your student's calculation skills and impress their friends, click here.
Another way to make math fun is to turn everyday activities into math lessons. For example, teaching your child to count backwards from 10 by making it a countdown to blast off or learning to count by 2s by counting eggs in their carton or even singing songs for multiplication tables. That's why Schoolhouse Rock! was so popular and effective. Need some more ideas? Check out these grade specific fun math activities, here. This week, try to look at math in a whole new light. Check out some fun and engaging math resources below.
Estimation Jar Contest:
Don't forget to get your estimate in for our estimation jars! The deadline is Thursday, May 19th.
Enrichment Returns Event
Parents on Course
ENGLISH LEARNERS
DELAC
Join Cabrillo Point Academy's District English Language Committee on May 11 @ 12:00 pm. We will be reviewing the effectiveness of our English Language Learner program and brainstorm ideas for improvement in the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there! Spanish translation will be provided.
Zoom Link: https://cabrillopointacademy-org.zoom.us/j/82266659698
Community Connections
Please mark your calendars to join our VIRTUAL CLUBS this week- we have something for everyone and would love to share our lessons with our students.
Check out our Community Connections Club Hub website linked below to get to our schedule and see what we are offering this week. We have a jam packed schedule from now until the end of the school year. If you have questions or need help, please contact Michelle at michelle.eschenburg@cabrillopointacademy.org
Park Day!
Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Park Day- May 20, 2022
10:30-12:30 p.m.
North and South End of Year Park Day Picnics
Virtual Clubs!
Please mark your calendars to join our VIRTUAL CLUBS this week- we have something for everyone and would love to share our lessons with our students.
Check out our Community Connections Club Hub website linked below to get to our schedule and see what we are offering this week. We have a jam packed schedule from now until the end of the school year. If you have questions or need help, please contact Michelle at michelle.eschenburg@cabrillopointacademy.org
High School
High School
Honors/AP class Information Session: Join us for a discussion and Q & A as the high school team presents information about our honors and AP offerings on March 11th @ 4pm. HSTs are welcome, please reach out to your students who may benefit from these courses! Zoom Link on the flyer.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE): Check out what some of our CTE students are doing now, and will be doing in the future in this short information video HERE. We wish teachers could take the class!
High School/Middle School Hangouts
HS and MS Hangouts for May: Come join our final hangouts opportunity... escape room style!
HS Hangout- Wednesday, May 11 @ 3:00 PM
MS Hangout- Wednesday, May 11 @ 3:00 PM
Sign up HERE on the interest survey if you have not already. The zoom link will be sent on the day of the hangout.
COLLEGE TOURS
College Tour: Join us for a virtual tour of UCI which is happening this Tuesday, May 10th @ 3pm. Details HERE.
Online Subscription Package (OSP)
Digital Library to kickstart our digital literacy program!
Help prevent the “summer slide” with a summer reading program! That’s right, you will have access to our digital library over the summer for your returning students.
Please stay tuned for more details in a future weekly update!
*New students will receive access once school starts.
Student Support/Interventions
SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY
We are reviewing and revising the School's Suicide Prevention Policy and are looking for Stakeholder Input. Please join our meeting on Monday, May 9 at 4 PM
Please use this link to join
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
Attention 4th & 5th graders:
Join Ms. Lindsey this week for 30 minutes to discuss as we learn When, Where, and with Whom to Problem Solve! Socialize with other students to build social skills, communication skills and make new friends. No registration required. Join using this link.
Join Ms. Lindsey this week for 30 minutes to learn how to Make Amends! Socialize with other students to build social skills, communication skills and make new friends. No registration required. Join using this link.
Testing
CAASPP Testing - STAR 360 - You should have received your STAR 360 login information. If you did not receive yours, please reach out to your HST. This is our school's internal assessment and is the way we show growth. Our school does not share individual student scores with anyone outside our school. This is also a very useful tool, when planning for next year and evaluating the curriculum you have been using. Results can be given as soon as your student completes it.
CAASPP update - As of Friday we were at 89.8% tested. We still need to test another 142 students, before reaching our required 95%. We are so thankful to our families who have completed these tests as it is important to the viability of our school. In order for a score report to be generated, a student must complete both the computer adaptive test (multiple choice) and the performance task (full write) of each subject.
California state testing is critical to the longevity of Cabrillo Point Academy. If we do not meet the required 95% participation rate, we will face serious penalties that will affect the ability to operate and renew our charter. In order to continue to offer this model of education with the freedom that we all appreciate, we need to work together to reach 95%.
Important Considerations
You are enrolled in a California public charter school.
Charter schools do not have the automatic right to continue operating, we are required to continue renewing the charter (license to operate).
California allows the right to opt out, but the federal law does NOT. All opt outs are counted against us and artificially lower the scores for Cabrillo Point Academy.
How Can We Support You?
You can choose to test virtually from your home or in person with your HST
We are able to start a session at a time that is convenient for you and your family
You can choose to take the tests all at once or break it into as many sessions as you choose
Your teacher is able to interact with you and provide support during your session if you are experiencing any technical difficulties
CPA has a website designed especially for our parents that talks about all the assessments we give throughout the year.
Want to tell our California legislators your thoughts on testing? A member of the public can submit public comments on a proposed regulation by: submitting written comments to the Regulations Coordinator; or by attending the public hearing and submitting written and/or oral comments. All comments must be made during a public comment period in order to be considered by the rulemaking agency, e.g., the California Department of Education (CDE) or the State Board of Education (SBE). More information can be found here. You can also let your local representative your thoughts on AB 1505 by reaching out to them directly. You can find your local representative here.
Enrichment
Please be aware of these important, upcoming dates!
- Items are no longer able to be checked out for the 2021/22 school year.
May 20th - Enrichment will be present at our park day in Fountain Valley. Please feel free to bring any items that need to be returned to the school (with a completed inventory sheet for each student). A number of consumable items will be available to share with families!
May 24th - Enrichment will be present at Graduation to accept enrichment returns from families
Please review your student’s Inventory Page and return any unneeded items to the school
May 26th - All library items must be returned to the library
May 28th - July 14th - Homeschool Hub down over the summer break
June 3rd - Enrichment will be present at the Corona park day to accept enrichment returns, and a number of consumable items will be available!
July 15th - Planning amounts available for returning students
August 2nd - Library reopens for checkouts for the 2022/23 school year!
CPA Enrichment Timeline - English
CPA Enrichment Timeline - Spanish
There are quite a few overdue library items for CPA families. Please review your library accounts and return any materials that are overdue ASAP. Thank you!
We would love to hear your feedback regarding the library! Would you please take a moment to fill out this survey? Thank you!
Do you need help with managing and returning enrichment materials to the school? Please follow these instructions, and feel free to reference this flowchart. This short video also explains the process!
Please note that while our school has a responsibility to collect back and inventory all non-consumable items, once returned, some materials may not be usable in our school library. Once materials are returned, our library staff will determine if any items are unusable and may mark those materials as consumable. Once marked as consumable, those items may be shared with either the family who is returning them or discarded according to the approved policies.
Please be sure to only return materials to CPA’s library location in Costa Mesa or to your Homeschool Teacher. Please do NOT drop CPA materials off at another school. Other schools do not have any record of your student, and they cannot check materials into your student's Enrichment account.
Virtual Field Trips
Homeschooling Advice
Holding Teens Accountable Without Taking Over
Yes, our older kids take on much more responsibility for their own education. However, it’s easy for them to get derailed, distracted, or just plain discouraged. So, what’s the best way for us to hold older kids accountable during this phase of life without completely taking over?
Read the rest of the article here.
Planning Amounts Increase $200!
We're excited to announce that planning amounts will increase by $200 for the 2022/2023 school year!
TK - 8th: $2,800
High School: $3,000
New! ParentSquare
We are excited to let you know that we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you starting this week! ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect. With ParentSquare you’ll be able to: receive all school communication via email, text, or app. This will be replacing Beehively communication.
You will soon receive an invitation (via email or text) to join ParentSquare as we return from break. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.
The South Schools TK-8 Curriculum Showcase Virtual Roadshow
Did you miss any of your South Schools Family Liaisons Curriculum Showcases or our vendor webinars? Find all the details, including links to the Liaison-hosted Curriculum Showcases and individual curriculum webinar recordings HERE.
2022-2023 School Calendar
Field Trips and Events
CPA - Homeschool Hub Field Trips & Events (FTE)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of March 12, 2022, masks are no longer mandated for indoor activities; however, they are still strongly recommended and permitted for those who wish to continue wearing them.
Although masks are no longer mandated for public schools, they may still be required by some field trip venues. Please thoroughly review the field trips details before signing up for any in-person activities. Also, keep in mind that field trip venue policies are subject to change.
Protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our school community remains our top priority as we adjust to the new masking requirements. The following health and safety protocols are still recommended.
General Health and Safety Protocols
Staff, students, and students’ accompanying family members must complete symptom screening before coming to an In-Person Activity (see below).
Staff, students, and students’ accompanying family members should practice regular handwashing.
Staff, students, and students’ accompanying family members should practice physical distancing where feasible.
Symptom Screening Requirement
Families and staff must conduct a screening of COVID-19 symptoms of students and accompanying family members. Do not register for or attend any In-Person Activity if an individual (e.g., staff member, student, accompanying family member) is experiencing any of the following symptoms within 10 days of the In-Person Activity:
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher
- (Persistent) cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of taste or smell
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Muscle or body aches, fatigue
- Chills
- Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
- Runny nose, congestion
If an individual has any of the above symptoms while at the In-Person Activity, they must return home and will not be permitted to participate.
Student Support/Interventions
Virtual Compassion Corner
Students complete the Virtual Compassion Corner form (CPA) 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.
Past SEL Workshops:
- Supporting Student's Mental Health (English| Spanish) on Sep 14 and 15, 2021
- Understanding Stress and How to Respond (Slide |Recording) on Oct 19, 2021
- Strategies for Better Communication (Resources | Slide) on Nov 16, 2021
- Calming Big Emotions (Resources | Slide | Recording) on Dec 14, 2021
- How Games and Play Can Help Children Develop and Learn (Resources | Slide | Recording) on Jan 18, 2022
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2021-2022 Online Subscription Package
Do you have extra planning amounts? Would you like to try a new subscription? The following A-LA-CARTE subscriptions have been discounted for the remainder of the school year; subscriptions are active through July 31, 2022.
Adobe Creative Cloud - $75
Grammarly - $50
TutorMe - $150
Gizmos (Math & Science) - $5
Gizmos are interactive math and science virtual labs and simulations for grades 3-12. Over 400 Gizmos aligned to the latest standards provide students with powerful new STEM learning experiences.
This is a wonderful opportunity to test out something new and let us know how you like the subscription!
Get more information here - CPA OSP A LA CARTE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
School Calendar
Educational Tools
I Can Statements
Community and Connection
Facebook Page
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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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