Thank you to everyone who participated in College Fair 2026 and made it a success! Our three days of College Booth Fairs attracted over 70 schools, including arts programs, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. College & Career Night was also a blast! Students and parents/guardians learned about various career options, financial aid, and more. If you would like to share what stood out to you, what could be improved, or what you would like to see at College Fair next year, please fill out this Feedback Survey by next Friday, October 23. | | ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION LETTERS | | |
Over the weekend, the Attendance Office will be sending out two different types of attendance notification letters:
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Admin Truancy Notifications: These letters address unreported absences that require your attention. To view these letters, please ensure you are logged into your ParentSquare account. If you need to notify the Attendance Office about these absences, please email attendance@sgv.csarts.net.
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2026 Attendance Letters: These letters outline your student’s absences as they reach various attendance tiers. For any questions or concerns regarding these letters, please email Assistant Principal of Facilities & Supervision Leon Metoyer at leon.metoyer@sgv.csarts.net.
Please note that you may receive one or both of these letters, which will come from different offices. It is important to direct your inquiries to the appropriate office. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
| | This November, we are excited to bring the conservatories together for four days of creativity, collaboration, and discovery! 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! Please review our previous communication for more information. We ask that students please complete the selection form by Friday, October 30 to express their interest in the various tracks and workshops. We can’t wait to see what spark you ignite! | | |
On Friday, October 30, students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to school. We would like to share the following dos and don’ts, which can help students as they plan their costumes:
Do:
- Make sure your costume follows CSArts-SGV dress code and is school appropriate.
- Make sure that you are identifiable to staff as a CSArts-SGV student. If your costume includes a headpiece or mask that obscures your face, you must remove it upon entry and exit from the school and whenever asked by a staff member.
Don’t:
- Bring toy guns or weapons to school. If your costume includes a replica or foam sword or staff, that is acceptable; however, please be aware that staff or administration may ask to see it and may stow it in their office if it is determined to be potentially dangerous.
- Engage in cultural appropriation or wear a costume that makes fun of a specific religion, race, ethnicity, cultural group, or gender. True appreciation comes in the form of learning about other cultures, befriending different people, going to museums, researching, and listening to others’ stories. Dressing up for one day of the year is not an appropriate demonstration of appreciation. Please stick to make-believe costumes, such as superheroes, zombies, aliens, vampires, book characters, and all things imaginative or creative.
| | 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 as we work to create the PAC of our dreams! To reserve your seat, click here. | | The highly anticipated Visual Arts Conservatory Painted Pumpkin Auction is officially open! Take a walk through Camp CSArts in the Front Lobby to view the pumpkins, now through Thursday, October 22. Then, be sure to visit the auction site to bid on your favorite ghoulish creations! If you are a winner, your pumpkin will be available for pick-up from the CSArts-SGV campus in time for Halloween festivities. | | We hope you are getting excited to attend this year's Fall Festival, now rescheduled to Sunday, November 8! Join us for a FREE afternoon of unforgettable family fun, featuring student performances, games, hands-on arts activities, and more. Click here to RSVP and be sure to spread the word! | | CSARTS-SGV APPLICATIONS OPEN | | |
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.
| | FEDERAL FREE & REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM | Any CSArts-SGV family who qualifies (based on income level) for the Federal Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP) is encouraged to apply! If approved, your family would be eligible for additional discounts on yearbooks, school dance tickets, and more, and the school may be eligible for additional funding. If you think your family may qualify, please apply by Friday, October 30 through www.schoolcafe.com. | |
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.
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End of Second Grading Period: Friday, November 6
Veterans Day (No School): Wednesday, November 11
Progress Reports Available: Friday, November 13
Thanksgiving Break (No School): November 23-27
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