WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY WRAP | |
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Hello new and returning CSArts-SGV students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff, and welcome to the Weekly Wrap! This weekly email newsletter delivers the latest schoolwide news, announcements, and event updates right to your inbox every Friday. Be sure to keep an eye out for the latest news from CSArts-SGV!
Middle school families: Please see the “Middle School Updates & Reminders” section at the bottom of this newsletter for more information specifically for middle school families each week.
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We hope that all high school families are excited for the first day of classes (academic and conservatory) this coming Monday, August 12! Additionally, we hope our middle school families are excited for their first day on Wednesday, August 14. For information on dismissal times for the first week, please see the Welcome Week message below. We can’t wait to see you all back in the classroom. Please stay tuned for an email on Sunday, August 11, with final reminders for the first week of school! | |
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The academic day for high school students begins at 8:30 a.m. The first day of school on Monday, August 12 is a Blue Day, which means students will attend Blocks 1, 2, and 3. Campus will be open for drop-off starting at 7:30 a.m. each day.
Please refer to the 2024-2025 bell schedules below:
High School Bell Schedule
Middle School Bell Schedule
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High school students who were unable to attend On-Campus Registration this week should plan to come early on the first day of school, Monday, August 12, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and report to the Cafeteria in order to complete all aspects of the registration process and pick up needed materials.
Additionally, Picture Make-Up Day will be on Wednesday, September 4.
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We are pleased to share that our Welcome Week activities will take place during the first week of school, from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16. We can’t wait for our students and their families to join us for this fun, multi-day kick-off event! Please click here to review the email regarding Welcome Week that went out earlier this week, and click here to view the Welcome Week Schedule of Events. | |
PARKING & TRAFFIC UPDATES | |
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We want to make sure that your experience arriving to campus during the first week is smooth and safe. Traffic is always very heavy at the beginning of the school year. Please allow extra time, obey posted signs, and follow staff instructions and all traffic rules for the safety of our students. See below for the most up-to-date information about coming to campus and pick-up and drop-off.
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Be sure to refer to our Campus Map, which includes the drop-off and pick-up routes. Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up will take place in the Highland Avenue Parking Lot in the back of the school. The front of the school along Central Avenue may be used only for afternoon pick-up.
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During the first two days of school, Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13, Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) is having staff training in the Duarte Performing Arts Center (PAC) and will be parking on Northview Field. All of our lots are reserved for CSArts-SGV staff and student parking. If parents wish to park to walk their student in on the first day, they can do so on Central Avenue, east of Highland Avenue.
- All parking spots in the Highland Avenue Parking Lot are reserved for students and staff and require a school-issued permit. Drivers should not wait or park in parking spaces without a valid permit during school hours, from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Long-term visitor parking is available in the Central Avenue Parking Lot. If needed, please take advantage of additional parking on Central Avenue, east of Highland Avenue.
- The curb at the front of the school has signage and the City of Duarte will be enforcing one-hour parking. Visitors to the school who are staying for less than one hour are welcome to park there.
Thank you in advance for keeping our school campus safe for both drivers and pedestrians!
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Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), our contracted food service provider, has posted their breakfast and lunch menus for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click here to view these menus.
All students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day per the 2021 California state mandate. If any student wishes to have a second full serving, there will be an extra cost. Please visit www.schoolcafe.com to load your account with funds for any extra food options or to fill out the Federal Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP) option. Extra food will not be provided without appropriate funds. Accounts cannot carry any debt. Students are still encouraged to bring their own snacks/lunch should they want to avoid lines for the Cafeteria. Additionally, snacks will be available for purchase to all students during Nutrition, at Lunch, and just before conservatory classes.
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FEDERAL FREE & REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM | |
Regardless of whether or not you plan to utilize the free meal program called out above, any CSArts-SGV family who qualifies (based on income level) for the Federal Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP) is still encouraged to apply. If approved, your family would be eligible for additional discounts, including reduced prices on lockers, parking passes, yearbooks, school dance tickets, and more, and the school may be eligible for additional funding. If you think your family may qualify, please apply through www.schoolcafe.com. | |
Parents/guardians: Did you know that Michael Negrete Photography lets you and your student choose their yearbook/ID photo? Be sure to keep an eye out for an email and text message from GotPhoto regarding your student’s school photos that were taken at On-Campus Registration this past week. You will receive a link from GotPhoto in order to choose which photo to use. If you wish to purchase your student’s photo, free shipping and a discount of 10% off is available through Tuesday, August 20. Purchase early to take advantage of this special pricing! | |
CSArts-SGV is excited to continue its partnership with LA Metro this year! As part of the GoPass program, TAP cards and access codes were distributed during On-Campus Registration to interested riders. New cards and access codes will also be available in the Cafeteria on the morning of Monday, August 12, and at the front desk throughout the rest of the first week. Once students register their cards, they will have free public transportation throughout the Los Angeles region for the entire year. | |
NEW FAMILY ONBOARDING SERIES | |
To assist new families (and anyone interested) in acclimating to CSArts-SGV, we have developed and are continuing to grow a New Family Onboarding Series, which educates viewers on many aspects of our unique school, from grading and safety to attendance and technology, and much more. Please check out this series at your leisure for the opportunity to earn raffle prizes at our upcoming Fall Festival! | |
PARENT MEET & GREET BREAKFAST | |
All parents/guardians: You are invited to connect with other CSArts-SGV families and school leadership while hearing about plans for the coming year at the Encore-sponsored Parent Meet & Greet Breakfast on Tuesday, August 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please click here to RSVP by Sunday, August 18. We hope to see you there! | |
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Auditions are quickly approaching for the All-School Musical, FUSION, and Gala! These exciting schoolwide performance opportunities are open to students in all conservatories. Please review the following information regarding the auditions:
All-School Musical: Once Upon a Mattress
Students in all grade levels and conservatories who are interested in auditioning for this year’s All-School Musical, Once Upon a Mattress, must participate in the Dance Call in order to participate in the Vocal Call. The Dance Call will be held on Friday, August 23 from 3-9 p.m. in Studio D. Come dressed ready to dance, and please wear dance shoes, no sneakers. The Vocal Call will be held on Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall (301). Click here to sign up for a Vocal Call time slot.
FUSION
Would you like to be an CSArts-SGV performance ambassador? FUSION is looking for high school students to join their cross-conservatory performing group for the 2024-2025 school year! Click here to learn more about auditioning for FUSION, including information about callbacks and rehearsals, and to submit an application. The application deadline is Tuesday, August 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Gala
Students in all grade levels and conservatories: Don't miss the opportunity to audition for one of the biggest shows of the year, Gala! CSArts-SGV’s largest fundraising event will take place in March 2025 and is in need of singers, dancers, and a live orchestra for its three-act show! Click here for more information on auditioning for Gala and to submit an application before the deadline on Tuesday, August 13 at 11:59 p.m.
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ORDER YOUR CSARTS-SGV APPAREL | |
Be sure to place your order through the Back-to-School Apparel Sale by Friday, August 16 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t miss out on our current offerings, including a brand-new bowling shirt, a cozy cropped sweatshirt, a cool crossbody bag, and more! Visit sgv.csarts.net/FlashSale to browse and shop now. Your order will be shipped directly to you in late September. | |
CAASPP & CAST TEST RESULTS | |
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Senior families: Please be aware that 2023-2024 test results are available on Aeries for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, as well as the California Science Test (CAST).
To access, please go to the “Test Scores” tab in Aeries. Select “State Test Scores Reports” from the dropdown menu, and then select the language you would like to use to review your results.
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Are you a CSArts-SGV FAN? Family Action Network (FAN) provides an opportunity for parents and family members to stay connected to what's happening at CSArts-SGV, while maximizing the school experience for all CSArts-SGV students. The mission of FAN is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities. Click here to see what’s coming up for FAN and to join today! | |
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING | |
If you plan to sell or purchase advertising space in our digital programs, please remember that the due date for ad forms, artwork, and payment is Tuesday, August 20. If you own your own business or know of one that may be interested, an ad in CSArts-SGV performance program is a great opportunity for exposure to our wide and diverse community. Detailed information can be found on our website at sgv.csarts.net/Advertising. If you have questions, please contact Family Liaison Larry Ruiz at 657.321.4000 ext. 60061 or larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net. | |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES & REMINDERS | |
First Week Of School
We hope that all middle school families are excited for the first day of classes this coming Wednesday, August 14! For information on dismissal times for the first week, please see the Welcome Week message above, and be on the lookout for more information regarding the first day of classes coming soon.
Make-Up Registration
Middle school students who were unable to attend On-Campus Registration this week can pick up any needed materials during the first week of school, starting on Wednesday, August 14.
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First Day of High School for Fall Semester: Monday, August 12
DUSD First Day of Fall Semester for Middle School Students: Wednesday, August 14
Labor Day (No School): Monday, September 2
Picture Make-Up Day: Wednesday, September 4
High School Academic Back-to-School Night: Thursday, September 5
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