Week Ending – December 16, 2011
Dear Parents and Guardians;
Many of you may have heard from the media or other parents’ rumors that California Aerospace Academy is closing. I want to assure you that the school will continue to operate and provide quality educational programs as usual. Currently, California Aerospace Academy working collaboratively with Twin Rivers USD as the authorizing district is in the Charter Renewal process. The media release from the California Charter Schools Association is considered advisory information to the authorizing district. Twin Rivers USD and Gateway Community Charters will make informed decisions based on education code regarding charter renewal. We are looking forward to an amazing second semester with you and your child. Thank you for entrusting California Aerospace Academy with the education of your child.
Final Grades – Students completed their finals on Friday. Unless prior arrangements were made with teachers or administration, all students were expected to be at school and take their exams. All missing work was due before final exams. Semester grades will be posted on January 2. New schedules will be distributed upon students’ return on January 3.
Volunteer recognition – On Friday the staff of CAA recognized parents who have given their time to the school this past semester. Parents were invited to a luncheon hosted by CAA staff and presented with a certificate of appreciation. We want to publically thank the following wonderful parent volunteers: Catherine Gier, Cheryl Andenson, Christie Moses, Galina Pyavka, Jeremy Musgrave, Jessica Bustamante, Kati Bish, Lori Bailey, Lynda Barber, Raymond Torres, Regina Pyavka, Tammy Musgrave, Tanya Scott, Toni Nordstrom, Vickie Roy, David Viani, Stephanie Bracy, Tommye Birckelbaw, and Randy Birckelbaw.
Dress Code – With the two weeks of vacation, students are expected to have their uniforms washed and ready to wear upon their return. We are having a very difficult time with students who insist on wearing jeans or inappropriate attire. Please see that you student comes to school dress appropriately. That means a black, navy blue, or gray polo shirt and khaki, black, gray, or navy blue slacks. NO Jeans are allowed! Shorts are not a part of the winter dress code. All students and parent signed a dress code contract at the beginning of the year. Students not in dress code will be calling home to get the proper clothing to continue their day. If you have any questions, please refer to your student or parent handbook.
Week Ending – December 9, 2011
Dear Parents and Guardians;
This is the final week of the fall semester. The year is about half over. Now is the time to encourage your student to study hard, complete all missing work, and be at school on time. Finals begin on Wednesday. This week’s schedule is as follows:
Monday – December 12 – regular block schedule (review in most classes)
Tuesday – December 13 – regular block schedule (review in most classes)
Wednesday – December 14 – 1st and 2nd period finals – full day
Thursday – December 15 – 3rd and 4th period finals – full day
Friday - December 16 – 6th and 7th period finals for middle school
7th and 8th period finals for high school
Minimum day for all – No ASES on Friday
It is important that all students be in attendance for their finals. There will be no make-ups
Coffee? - The senior class of CAA will be selling coffee every Tuesday morning between 7:00 – 8:00 AM. Come on by and get your morning cup of java. We will be selling flavored coffee: mocha, peppermint mocha, white mocha, peppermint white mocha, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, peppermint and Irish cream. Sugar free flavors include vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and peppermint. There will also be hot chocolate and hot tea. Costs are $2.00 –$3.00. Come and support the senior class at CAA.
Dress Code – Students seem to be forgetting the CAA dress code. Please see that you student comes to school dress appropriately. That means a black, navy blue, or gray polo shirt and khaki, black, gray, or navy blue slacks. NO Jeans are allowed! Shorts are not a part of the winter dress code. All students and parent signed a dress code contract at the beginning of the year. Students not in dress code will be calling home to get the proper clothing to continue their day. If you have any questions, please refer to your student or parent handbook.
Coast Guard Mentors – We are excited to announce our partnership with the Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento. Several of our students have been chosen to participate in the Partners in Education program. Coast Guard Mentors have been seen at CAA meeting with their mentees and visiting the classrooms. The students have been excited about working with their mentors and establishing relationships with them. We hope to provide more mentors in the upcoming months. If you would like more information about this exciting program, please contact the school office
COUNSELOR’S CORNER:
Reminder, there will be no After School Program this Friday December 16th.
High School students attended the GCC College and Care Fair this Monday. Congratulations to our Raffle winners Ben Reynolds and Jasmine Santos!
For those students who took the PSAT and CAHSEE, scores are now available. Please contact Mrs. Kaslan to receive your scores.
Over the last several Fridays, many of our students attended an “Anti-Bullying” presentation and some of our Middle School students took part in “Character Counts” group sessions.
CAA is working to uphold our “Zero Tolerance Policy” on Bullying and we will continue to recognize students who display good character at school.
SENIORS:Don’t forget to complete your Federal Student Aid Application on-line starting January 1st: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Week Ending – December 2, 2011
Dear Parents and Guardians;
This newsletter has been delayed due to a network problem. Please excuse the lateness.
We are now entering the last two weeks of the fall semester. It is hard to believe that the year is almost half over. Please work with your students to prepare for the upcoming important finals next week. The final schedule is as follows:
Monday – December 12 – regular block schedule (review in most classes)
Tuesday – December 13 – regular block schedule (review in most classes)
Wednesday – December 14 – 1st and 2nd period finals – full day
Thursday – December 15 – 3rd and 4th period finals – full day
Friday - December 16 – 6th and 7th period finals for middle school
7th and 8th period finals for high school
Minimum day for all – No ASES on Friday
It is important that all students be in attendance for their finals. There will be no make-ups
Coffee? - The senior class of CAA will be selling coffee every Tuesday morning between 7:00 – 8:00 AM. Come on by and get your morning cup of java. We will be selling flavored coffee: mocha, peppermint mocha, white mocha, peppermint white mocha, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, peppermint and Irish cream. Sugar free flavors include vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and peppermint. There will also be hot chocolate and hot tea. Costs are $2.00 –$3.00. Come and support the senior class at CAA.
Speaker of the Month – Last Wednesday we had the privilege of hearing Col. Jim Wilson, USAF, retired. Col. Wilson speak to our students about his long history of military service. Our attentive students were able to learn about his experiences in Viet Nam and his training missions. We thank Col. Wilson for taking his time to talk to our aspiring pilots. We also want to extend our thank you to the Aerospace Museum of California for hosting this event. We will have no speaker of the month for December due to finals. Our next speaker will be from the Sacramento County Airport aircraft rescue and firefighting department in January.
Dress Code – Students seem to be forgetting the CAA dress code. Please see that you student comes to school dress appropriately. That means a black, navy blue, or gray polo shirt and khaki, black, gray, or navy blue slacks. NO Jeans are allowed! Shorts are not a part of the winter dress code. All students and parent signed a dress code contract at the beginning of the year. Students not in dress code will be calling home to get the proper clothing to continue their day. If you have any questions, please refer to your student or parent handbook.
Parents of CAA – There will be no Parent Meeting this month due. The next parent meeting will be on January 5. Reminder, if you still have See’s candy money out, your student’s report card will be held until that money is paid. If you have questions about your See’s account, please contact the Parents of CAA.
COUNSELORS’ CORNER:
Last week an Educational Specialist reviewed the ASVAB results with 10th, 11th and 12th grade students and their scores were sent home on Wednesday,
Monday 12/5 all high School students will attend our annual College and Care Fair at CCCS with their 3rd and 5th period teachers. Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from several schools, career institutes and local service agencies. Your student should be coming home with lots of interesting literature to help them plan their futures.
Additional career exploration activities can be found at: www.cacareerzone.org. Start with the Interest Profiler under ‘Assess Yourself’.
Reminder: There will be no ASES on Friday 12/16, the last day of school before break. We are still in need of several items for the spring ‘Home Economics’ elective, including;
an electric stove, measuring cups, measuring spoons and cookie sheets. Please contact Mrs. Kaslan if
you have items to donate. Thank you!
