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Don’t forget – CSArts-SGV will be closed this coming Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Labor Day pays tribute to the immense contributions of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. We extend our sincere gratitude to American workers.
We hope you have a great long weekend and look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 6 after some well-earned relaxation!
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VIRTUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT | |
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If you have not already done so, please take the time to review our Virtual Back-to-School Night materials that were sent out yesterday and include pre-recorded presentations from the CSArts-SGV Administrative Team, as well as each of your student’s academic, elective, and conservatory instructors. Please click the links below to refer to the Virtual Back-to-School Night communications:
Middle School Virtual Back-to-School Night
High School Virtual Back-to-School Night
Please note that some presentation links are continuing to be updated. If you did not see a link from one of your student’s instructors when the communications went out yesterday evening, please check back throughout the day today.
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SCHOOL PICTURE MAKE-UP DAYS | |
Attention students who were unable to take their pictures during On-Campus Registration: School Picture Make-Up Days will take place this coming Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8 in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. Students may take their make-up pictures when they receive a call slip, during Lunch, or during Office Hours. Please note that students who would like to retake their school picture may also do so during the School Picture Make-Up Days. | |
RSVP FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL | |
Join us in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad for our inaugural Fall Festival on Saturday, September 17 from 5-7 p.m. At the event, you can enjoy carnival-style games, student performances, crafts, and more! Food and beverages will also be available for purchase from a variety of food trucks. Don’t forget – be sure to RSVP using this form before the deadline on Friday, September 9! All CSArts-SGV families, friends, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there! | |
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CSArts-SGV is now selling letterman jackets as part of a new annual conservatory fundraiser! These jackets can be personalized with your student’s conservatory name on the front, graduation year on the sleeve, and last name on the back (optional). Click here to order today!
Act fast – orders must be received before the sale closes on Monday, September 12 at 11:59 p.m.! Jackets will be available for distribution in late October. Please note that all sales are final.
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RSVP FOR THE METRO SAFETY PRESENTATION | |
Parents/guardians of Metro riders: Please join us for a Metro Safety Presentation with school administration and representatives from the LA Metro and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13. We will be discussing safe commuting practices and Metro security. There will be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Please note that student Metro riders are also encouraged to attend this presentation. Click here to RSVP. | |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM ORDERING | |
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Thank you to all those who watched our Advanced Placement (AP) Information presentation yesterday during Virtual Back-To-School Night! If you have not yet seen the presentation, you can view it here.
2023 AP exams will be administered over three weeks in May: Tuesday, May 2 - Friday, May 5, Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12, and Monday, May 15 - Friday, May 19. You may find the full AP testing schedule here. All students currently in an AP class at CSArts-SGV are eligible to take a corresponding AP exam. Students are encouraged to register and pay only for those exams they are committed to taking.
Purchasing an Exam
Students wishing to take one or more AP exams this year should pay for the exam(s) through the MySchoolBucks account that they set up during Online Registration. The exam fee established by College Board for each test is $97. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, the fee is $64 per test. When ordering exams, we highly encourage both student and parent to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print and save your emailed receipt of payment for your records, as students may need it for future reference or refunds.
The deadline to purchase AP exams is Thursday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information on AP exam purchasing and registration, please click here.
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FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM | |
Parents are encouraged to fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP) application, if applicable, as this helps the school compile and report data that opens up additional funding streams. While all students are provided with one meal for breakfast and one meal for lunch each day, students who qualify for the FRLP are also eligible for reduced-price dance/event tickets, reduced-price yearbooks, and more. If you think your family may qualify, please apply through www.schoolcafe.com. For more information regarding FRLP, please click here. | |
APPLY FOR THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM | |
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The annual Professional Mentorship Program pairs current juniors with professional mentors in their selected areas of interest. This program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain exposure to real-world career paths, get hands-on experience, and make connections with business professionals.
Juniors who are interested in participating in the Professional Mentorship Program should complete the Mentorship Program Interest Form and email the completed form to familyactionnetwork@sgv.csarts.net by next Friday, September 9.
Selected students will be matched with a CSArts-SGV Board member, alumni, current or alumni parent, or other professional from the CSArts-SGV community. Mentors will share their experiences, help explore career options, and give advice about college and/or professional development after high school. Participants will be able to “test drive” a career of interest, receive valuable information about the realities associated with a chosen profession, and benefit from the guidance of a caring adult outside the family and school structure.
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JOIN OUR ENCORE COMMUNITY | |
Boost your CSArts-SGV experience with Encore, our school’s close-knit social membership group! When you sign up for Encore, you will receive exclusive invitations to special events, enjoy family-friendly activities, and take advantage of other exciting member benefits, all while giving back to the school community! With three Encore membership levels available, you are sure to find one that is perfect for you and your family. Click here to learn more or sign up today to join in on the fun! | |
SEEKING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS | |
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CSArts-SGV is grateful to have the continued support of the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation through the Gluck Community Service Arts Fellowship Program. Over the past four years, this funding has provided our students with the opportunity to bring free arts activities to those who have little to no access and to become more active and engaged members of the San Gabriel Valley community.
As we begin another year of this influential program, we need your help identifying community organizations that serve children, seniors, or other groups who could benefit from free arts enrichment programs brought to them by CSArts-SGV students and teachers. All referrals within the San Gabriel Valley are welcome and appreciated. Please send your recommendations and contacts to our Outreach Coordinator, Simon Harrison, at simon.harrison@sgv.csarts.net.
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SUPERVISION ASSISTANTS NEEDED | |
We are now hiring part-time Student Supervision Assistants to help us in providing meaningful perimeter, lunch area, and campus activity supervision. If you (or someone you know) would be a good fit for this position, please review the job description and email the requested materials to abbe.levine@sgv.csarts.net. | |
HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS | |
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Please take the time to review our COVID-19 Information page for the most current COVID-19 policies and procedures. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available through Heluna Health to CSArts-SGV students and staff who have symptoms that correlate with active COVID-19 or who have had a known close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual. Tests will be administered in the Health Office by one of our school nurses, and results will be recorded in Primary Health, a secure online database. All students and staff should register for Primary Health using this link. Advanced notice of the need for COVID-19 testing is appreciated and can be requested by contacting the Health Office at 657.321.4000 ext. 60401 or health.office@sgv.csarts.net.
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Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 5
Picture Make-Up Days: Wednesday, September 7 – Thursday, September 8
Fall Festival: Saturday, September 17
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, September 30
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 8
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