CSArts-SGV Weekly Wrap - November 6, 2026

November 6, 2026

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL FESTIVAL IS THIS SUNDAY

We hope you are getting excited to attend Fall Festival 2026 this Sunday, November 8! We can’t wait to welcome families from throughout the community to campus for a FREE afternoon of unforgettable fun, featuring student performances, games, hands-on arts activities, and much more. See you there!

VETERANS DAY

Please be reminded that CSArts-SGV will be closed this coming Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all service personnel, both past and present. We especially recognize our staff and parents/guardians who have served or are actively serving our nation.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Please be aware that the second progress reports of the fall semester will be available for viewing on Aeries starting next Friday, November 13. The Aeries portal provides students and parents/guardians with progress reports every six weeks. Progress reports represent a snapshot in time and are not a final grade. A student’s official report card or transcript is made up of end-of-semester grades.

Progress reports will be viewable in the Aeries portal under the “Grades” tab. If you are having trouble accessing your Aeries account or have forgotten your password, please contact CSArts-SGV Tech Support at techsupport@csarts.net.

FOOD DELIVERIES

Please be reminded that deliveries such as food, balloons, and flowers are not permitted during instructional hours or Lunch, as they cause unneeded disruptions and impact our security and office staff. Any daytime deliveries will be stored and not available for students to pick up until after school is over for the day. For students who are remaining on campus for an after-school commitment, dinner may be dropped off in the CSArts-SGV Front Lobby at the end of conservatory classes. Students are not permitted to leave class to collect delivered food and must wait until school is dismissed.

PARENT EDUCATION SERIES – SUBSTANCE ABUSE

We invite our CSArts-SGV parents/guardians to join our partner Connections by Maryvale for a presentation focused on preventing substance use and supporting our students. This first session in a series of parent education trainings will explore how substances affect the developing brain, factors that contribute to substance use, and practical ways families can encourage healthy coping skills, strengthen communication, and connect with support.

We would love for our families to take advantage of this opportunity to learn and feel better prepared. Choose the option below that works best for you, then RSVP using this link so we can appropriately prepare for each session.

Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In person at CSArts-SGV

Location will be shared on Monday with those that RSVP.

Thursday, November 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

On Zoom

Zoom link to be shared next week with those that RSVP.

We look forward to learning together!

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE RECIPIES

The CSArts-SGV and OCSA communities are coming together this holiday season to create a collaborative Holiday Cookbook! From now through Friday, December 4, students, faculty, staff, and alumni from both schools are invited to submit their favorite festive recipes. The digital cookbook will then be available for free to everyone, just in time to inspire some tasty cooking for all your Winter Break gatherings! Please click here to share your recipe.

REMINDERS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM ORDERING

The deadline to purchase AP exam(s) through MySchoolBucks is 5 p.m. TODAY, Friday, November 6. After today, late fees will be applied. If you have not already done so, please purchase your exam(s) ASAP.

In addition to purchasing exams on MySchoolBucks, students must also register with their teacher’s AP Classroom section on the College Board website. Students will then be prompted to indicate whether or not they intend to take the exam. Every student who indicates “yes” must also have purchased the exam through MySchoolBucks. The deadline to indicate through AP Classroom is also today, Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m. Teachers have been reminding students regularly to make sure to complete both actions if they intend to take an AP exam.

The exam fee established by the College Board for each test is $103, or $66 if your family qualifies for the Federal Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP). When ordering exams, we highly encourage both the student and a parent/guardian to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print/save your emailed receipt of payment for your records as students may be asked for this for future reference or refunds.

HIGH SCHOOL SPARK WEEK

From Monday, November 16 – Thursday, November 19, CSArts-SGV will offer its first-ever Spark Week: Discover the Arts in the place of regular high school conservatory classes. Your art form may be what brought you to CSArts-SGV, but Spark Week is your chance to try something different! The selection form for Spark Week is now closed, and students will be contacted in regard to their Spark Week selections soon. Please note that participation in Spark Week is required for all students and attendance will be taken. We can’t wait to see what spark you ignite!

MORE TIME TO MAKE AN IMPACT

The Make an ImPACt campaign has been extended to Tuesday, December 1, giving you another opportunity to leave your mark on the Duarte Performing Arts Center (PAC) as we make much-needed improvements to this beloved space. By participating, your personalized, custom-engraved plaque will be permanently displayed on a seat. Help us close the remaining funding gap – click here to reserve your seat!

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT CSARTS-SGV

Do you know a student entering grades 6-12 next fall who may be interested in joining our welcoming, creative, and unique school culture? Let them know that the application for the 2027-2028 school year is now live! The deadline for both prospective students to apply and for current students to apply for a conservatory transfer is Friday, January 15. A limited number of openings are also available for mid-year admission in select conservatories and grade levels. Learn more and apply now on our website!

Prospective families are also invited to attend one of our upcoming Preview Days on Saturday, November 7 or Saturday, December 5 to learn about our rigorous high school academic program, exemplary arts program, and unique school culture.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES & REMINDERS

Middle School Spark Week

This November, we are excited to bring our middle school conservatory programs together for four days of creativity, collaboration, and discovery! From Monday, November 16 – Thursday, November 19, CSArts-SGV will offer its first-ever Middle School Spark Week in the place of regular middle school conservatory classes. Please see below and refer to our previous communication for more information.

Maxwell IB Academy

School of Dance, School of Music & School of Theatre

Throughout Spark Week, Maxwell students will work in small groups with peers from different conservatories to create, produce, and perform original variety show acts celebrating CSArts-SGV's 10th Anniversary! On Friday, November 20 at 4 p.m., students will present their work for family and friends in the Maxwell Academy Auditorium.

Parents/guardians who typically pick up their students from the CSArts-SGV campus following conservatory should pick up their students from the Maxwell Academy campus at the conclusion of class at 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. On Friday, parents/guardians are welcome to attend the Variety Show performance from 4-5:30 p.m.

Royal Oaks STEAM Academy

School of Fine & Media Arts

During Spark Week, Royal Oaks students will explore the intersection of creative writing and visual arts as they create their own personal zines – small, handmade publications that combine writing, artwork, and creative expression. The week will also provide opportunities for students to share their creations and celebrate one another's work.