WINTER FORMAL SPIRIT WEEK |
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Join us this coming week for our Hollywood glamor-themed spirit week leading up to Winter Formal!
Monday, January 31: Dressing Room Drama
How do YOU look lounging in your trailer waiting for hair and makeup? Show off your pre-show attire, whether it is PJ's or hair curlers.
Tuesday, February 1: Hollywood Icon
Dress up as your favorite iconic Hollywood actor or actress.
Wednesday, February 2: Black and White Day
Channel a silent movie in an all black and white outfit!
Thursday, February 3: Red Carpet Ready
Dress to the nines in your fanciest red carpet outfit and rock the runway at lunch!
Friday, February 4: Classy Class Colors
Wear your class colors, but feel free to spice up your outfit! Class colors are as follows: seniors wear yellow, juniors wear magenta, sophomores wear blue, and freshmen wear red.
We can’t wait to see all of your glamorous outfits!
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Winter Formal is a week away! Get ready for a classy Hollywood glamor-themed evening, taking place on Saturday, February 5 from 7-11 p.m. at Castaway Burbank, an outdoor venue. Tickets are currently sold out, but a waitlist is available on MySchoolBucks. If you are interested in attending this event, please add your name to the waitlist so you will be notified should additional tickets become available.
Today, Friday, January 28, is the deadline to submit guest pass forms to Room 205. Incomplete guest pass forms will be declined and returned. No guest passes will be accepted after the maximum amount is reached, and no late guest passes will be accepted; no exceptions.
Please note: Proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the dance is mandatory – please click here to submit. All students must screen themselves before coming to the event and follow all CSArts-SGV COVID-19 policies and procedures. Students should be prepared for a temperature check upon arrival and will be required to wear a mask during the event. Do not send your child to the event if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. CSArts-SGV Administration will continue to monitor conditions and may add additional guidance or mandates based on the requirements of the venue or the recommendations of public health officials.
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STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST FOR APPAREL |
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Attention students in all conservatories and grade levels: Are you interested in having your design skills showcased on a limited-edition CSArts-SGV apparel item? We are currently accepting student design submissions to be featured on the front of a t-shirt or sweatshirt in our next schoolwide online apparel sale. Don’t miss your chance to create a new spirit look that all your peers can be proud of, including our newest group of CSArts-SGV students being admitted this spring!
To be considered, please submit your design through this form by Monday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to include your full name, conservatory, and graduating year along with your submission. Please see additional design guidelines below.
Designs must:
- Only use ONE color (all black or all white preferred) so the artwork can be placed on top of a variety of colored apparel
- Incorporate the full school name (California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley) OR the school acronym (CSArts-SGV) as a text element within your design
- Incorporate the approved CSArts-SGV star/box logo somewhere in your design
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- Be applicable to the whole school (please do not feature the name of any one conservatory)
- Be school appropriate
- No violent or inappropriate imagery or text
- Be submitted as one of the following file types, with all fonts and strokes outlined:
- Adobe Illustrator (.Ai)
- Vector (.EPS)
- High-res Photoshop (.PSD) at 300DPI
Once all submissions have been received, a panel of administrators and staff will be reviewing the designs to select a small group of finalists. Then these final designs will be shared on the @CSArtsSGV Instagram account so our CSArts-SGV community can vote and determine the winning design for inclusion in our next sale! Stay tuned for a future newsletter notifying the CSArts-SGV community of how and when to vote.
If you have any questions about this student design contest, please email [email protected]. Good luck and happy designing!
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COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL |
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Thank you to all those who joined us for the virtual Coffee with the Principal event last Friday. It was wonderful seeing parents, sharing our vision for the coming semester, and answering your questions. If you missed this event, you can access a recording of it here. Please note that the recording begins a few minutes into the presentation.
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This year, CSArts-SGV will be holding a virtual club rush for the spring semester! Click here to access Spring 2022 Virtual Club Rush for fun details and instructions to join any of the incredible clubs available. Information can also be found in the CSArts-SGV 9-12 Schoology Group Resources folder. Simply click on the club name to find more information on when and where they meet. Happy club rush!
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SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT CSARTS-SGV |
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Do you know a student who may be interested in joining our welcoming, creative, and unique school community? Help us recruit the next CSArts-SGV class! If you have friends or family with students entering grades 7-12 next fall, please encourage them to visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ApplyNow to learn more and to start the application process today. The deadline for prospective students to apply is Saturday, February 5. Thank you for helping spread the word about our amazing school!
Please note that the above application deadline is for incoming students only. The deadline for current students to apply for a conservatory transfer for next fall has already passed. Transfer applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be available early in the fall.
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We are excitedly anticipating our inaugural fundraising event, Puttin’ On the Glitz, which will be held on Sunday, March 20 in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad. If you have already purchased tickets for this enchanting evening under the stars, your reservation has been automatically transferred to the new date.
If you have not yet purchased your ticket or table sponsorship, limited quantities are available for this new date! Please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/Glitz to learn more and reserve your spot at this stunning 1920’s-themed event.
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CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY |
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We want to help celebrate your successes! State of the Art is updated monthly and features submissions from our CSArts-SGV community to highlight achievements large and small: castings, certifications, awards, scholarships, jobs, special performances, and more! Whatever you have recently accomplished, we would love to share it in State of the Art. To be featured, please submit your accomplishments at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to!
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH CSARTS-SGV |
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Did you know that you can read the latest from CSArts-SGV on the Blog & News page on our website? The CSArts-SGV Blog & News page is full of exciting posts that highlight upcoming special events, insights into students’ lives, exclusive interviews with faculty and alumni, and special behind-the-scenes moments. Click here to check out the most recent posts!
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HELP KEEP CSARTS-SGV HEALTHY & SAFE |
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The following are a few reminders to keep our school community safe and informed.
Weekly COVID-19 testing will continue to be available to all faculty, staff, students, and families as an extra health and safety resource every Monday at 1:30 p.m. The drive-through clinic is located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue. Walk-ups are welcome. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
At this time, every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to click here to order for your household. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
We are continuing to receive frequent updates from various state and local agencies and will make sure to update our community as information evolves. All of CSArts-SGV’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
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Winter Formal: Saturday, February 5
Presidents’ Day (School Closed): Friday, February 11 & Monday, February 21
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, February 25
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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