The Royal Weekly

August 7, 2023

THE ROYAL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Your first Royal Weekly of the 2023-2024 school year is here! Published each Monday, this newsletter provides the latest CVCA news, event details, and announcements for both parents and students. For your convenience, past issues of the Royal Weekly are available on the MY CVCA page of our school website. As school is quickly approaching, there are plenty of important items to share, so please take a few minutes to read through today’s post.

SPRING SEMESTER HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to our students who worked hard and earned a spot on the Honor Roll for the Spring 2023 semester. Check out the entire list HERE.

CLASS SCHEDULES POSTED

Class schedules are now available to view and print from RENWEB Family Portal. 

Finding Your Schedule in Family Portal:

  • Visit the Family Portal by clicking the link above. Once there, click on “Student,” then “Schedules,” and then choose the student’s name. It is important to review your schedule to make sure all required academic subjects for your grade level are listed.
  • If you have trouble registering or logging into Family Portal, our Technology Department can help. Their contact information is tech@cvcaroyals.org.

Requesting Class Changes:

  • Due to class balancing concerns, we cannot honor requests to change class periods (but remain in the same course) or change study halls/PRT. Please do not request these changes. Also, it is possible that your schedule may change before the start of school in order to maintain classroom balance and class size with the addition of newly enrolled students at your grade level. We will do our best to avoid this, but if your schedule changes, you will be notified by the Guidance Office. 
  • If you need to request a course change or see a problem with your schedule missing a class, please contact your guidance counselor. No class additions or drops are permitted after Friday, August 25, 2023.

Contacting Your Guidance Counselor:

Your guidance counselor (listed below) is ready to help you! We’re looking forward to a wonderful school year.

Finding Your Schedule in Family Portal:

  • Visit the Family Portal by clicking the link above. Once there, click on “Student,” then “Schedules,” and then choose the student’s name. It is important to review your schedule to make sure all required academic subjects for your grade level are listed.
  • If you have trouble registering or logging into Family Portal, our Technology Department can help. Their contact information is tech@cvcaroyals.org.

Requesting Class Changes:

  • Due to class balancing concerns, we cannot honor requests to change class periods (but remain in the same course) or change study halls/PRT. Please do not request these changes. Also, it is possible that your schedule may change before the start of school in order to maintain classroom balance and class size with the addition of newly enrolled students at your grade level. We will do our best to avoid this, but if your schedule changes, you will be notified by the Guidance Office. 
  • If you need to request a course change or see a problem with your schedule missing a class, please contact your guidance counselor. No class additions or drops are permitted after Friday, August 25, 2023.

Contacting Your Guidance Counselor:

Your guidance counselor is ready and eager to help you! Please select your counselor from the list below. We’re looking forward to a wonderful school year.

New Student/Parent Orientation – August 9

We are looking forward to meeting all of our new students and parents at Orientation on Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include:

  • A time of worship and dedication of the school year
  • A chance to pick up Chromebooks
  • Walk class schedules (schedules available August 7 – please bring a copy)
  • Set up locker and put supplies away
  • Meet many of your teachers
  • Purchase CVCA apparel
  • Speak with the Athletic Office staff
  • Meet other new families
  • Q & A time
  • A time of worship and dedication of the school year
  • A chance to pick up Chromebooks
  • Walk class schedules (schedules available August 7 – please bring a copy)
  • Set up locker and put supplies away
  • Meet many of your teachers
  • Purchase CVCA apparel
  • Speak with the Athletic Office staff
  • Meet other new families
  • Q & A time

Retreat Week

All of our students will be celebrating the return to school with class retreats to Camp Carl. These are great times to grow as a class, have some fun, and welcome new students. Emails are going out to families with all the details. 

  • Grade 6 – Ignition – August 14-15
  • Grade 7 – JumpStart – August 15-16
  • Grade 8 – LaunchPoint – August 17-18
  • Grade 9 – Froshfest – August 21
  • Grade 10-11 – FallFest – August 22
  • Grade 12 – Senior Retreat – August 20-22
  • Grade 6 – Ignition – August 14-15
  • Grade 7 – JumpStart – August 15-16
  • Grade 8 – LaunchPoint – August 17-18
  • Grade 9 – Froshfest – August 21
  • Grade 10-11 – FallFest – August 22
  • Grade 12 – Senior Retreat – August 20-22

Back-to-School Email

Did you get your back-to-school email? It provides all the information you need about uniforms, school supplies, summer assignments, and more. Check it out HERE.

Parking Passes

All student drivers are required to register their car in the Main Office. Permits are available for $100. More Information can be found HERE.

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK – READ BY AUGUST 15

At least one parent and every student should read the Student/Parent Handbook. Signature pages need to be submitted to first period teachers by Tuesday, August 15. Log in to Family Portal, then go to “School” (on left) and click on “Resource Documents.” You will find the Student/Parent Handbook and Signature Page under “Newsletter Archives” on the right side.  Per our policy: Students will not be permitted to attend classes beginning August 16 if this form remains unsigned. A student is able to return after they have read through the Handbook and turned in the Signature Page.

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Pick-up and Drop-off Reminders

As we prepare for the start of school, here are some reminders to help you navigate student drop-off and pick-up times. Please be patient as we all work to manage traffic flow. It will improve over the next couple of weeks as everyone falls into a routine.

 

Before School: 

  • Students may arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m. ALL students arriving between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. should arrive at the Royals Fieldhouse entrance. No other doors will be open before 7:30.
  • If at all possible, students should arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. and proceed directly to their first class of the day. All entrances will be open to students at 7:30 a.m.
  • Students should be dropped off at the following doors between 7:30 and 7:50 a.m. – the Learning Commons, the Rasnick Center, and the Middle School Entrance.
  • Please do not drop off students at the main entrance after 7:25 a.m. as this space is reserved for school buses.

After School:

  • Students may be picked up at the same doors where they were dropped off.
  • For the safety of all students, it is critical that families pick up students as close to the 2:50 dismissal time as possible. If a student does not have an extracurricular practice, meeting, or rehearsal, they need to leave campus.
  • In order for thorough cleaning to occur each afternoon, the building needs to be clear of students by 3:05 p.m.
  • Between 2:50 and 3:05 p.m. students are encouraged to transition to their after-school practice or leave campus immediately at 2:50.
  • General supervision will not be provided after 2:50 p.m. Students involved in athletics, fine arts, and other after-school activities are under the supervision of coaches, sponsors, etc.

Before School: 

  • Students may arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m. ALL students arriving between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. should arrive at the Royals Fieldhouse entrance. No other doors will be open before 7:30.
  • If at all possible, students should arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. and proceed directly to their first class of the day. All entrances will be open to students at 7:30 a.m.
  • Students should be dropped off at the following doors between 7:30 and 7:50 a.m. – the Learning Commons, the Rasnick Center, and the Middle School Entrance.
  • Please do not drop off students at the main entrance after 7:25 a.m. as this space is reserved for school buses.

After School:

  • Students may be picked up at the same doors where they were dropped off.
  • For the safety of all students, it is critical that families pick up students as close to the 2:50 dismissal time as possible. If a student does not have an extracurricular practice, meeting, or rehearsal, they need to leave campus.
  • In order for thorough cleaning to occur each afternoon, the building needs to be clear of students by 3:05 p.m.
  • Between 2:50 and 3:05 p.m. students are encouraged to transition to their after-school practice or leave campus immediately at 2:50.
  • General supervision will not be provided after 2:50 p.m. Students involved in athletics, fine arts, and other after-school activities are under the supervision of coaches, sponsors, etc.

FIRST WEEK SCHEDULE

Our first week of school will consist of five 8-period days. We will have a late start on Wednesday, August 16 (followed by periods 1-8). There will be no Chapel or House meetings on Thursday. Block periods for Wednesday/Thursday and House/Chapel gatherings will start the second week of school.

Robotics Information Meetings – August 16 & 19

  • A High School Robotics parent and student information meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 16 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 122.
  • A Middle School Robotics parent and student information meeting will be held on Saturday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 122.
  • Team Training (all ages) will begin on Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 122. Any questions, email Megan Oyster at moyster@cvcaroyals.org.

Junior Royals Big Tent Event – August 18

Junior Royals and CVCA Summer Camp families are invited to a Big Tent Event on Friday, August 18 at Royal Stadium. Enjoy an evening of fun and football with carnival games, inflatables, treats, face painting, and more. Register HERE.

Not already a Junior Royal. Join today to take advantage of all the offerings for our youngest royals! Learn more HERE.

Royal Theatre Kick-off – August 23

The Royal Theatre will hold its season announcement meeting after school on August 23 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to come learn about The Royal Theatre, what we do, students involvement opportunities, and what shows we’ll be doing this year!

Parent Back-to-School Night – August 24

All CVCA parents are encouraged to attend this informative evening to meet your student’s teachers who will present overviews of their curriculum and classroom procedures. Although there is not time during Back-to-School Night for lengthy individual conversations, teachers will be happy to answer general questions regarding their objectives and goals.

You will follow an abbreviated version of your student’s class schedule. Please have your student fill out his/her Monday class schedule or download a copy from Family Portal (RenWeb) and bring it with you. We will start with first period at 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you as we get the school year off to a great start!

Please Check and Update Your Contact Information

Parents, please update your contact information in the Family Portal so we can be sure to keep you informed. 

MY CVCA PAGE

The most current school information for our families can be found on the MY CVCA page. As you prepare for school, please check here for updates, including the following information:

  • School Calendar
  • Summer Assignments
  • Math Readiness Guide
  • Lunch Program
  • Student Appearance Standards
  • Canvas 
  • School Supplies List
  • Sports Registration
  • Parking Permits
  • Bus Transportation
  • School Calendar
  • Summer Assignments
  • Math Readiness Guide
  • Lunch Program
  • Student Appearance Standards
  • Canvas 
  • School Supplies List
  • Sports Registration
  • Parking Permits
  • Bus Transportation

New Family Tailgate – September 8

Families of new students are invited to a FREE Tailgate event on Friday, September 8 at 5:30. Come meet other new families and CVCA staff. Game tickets are included. Bring the whole family! Register HERE.

  • 4:30 p.m. –  Food Trucks available for dinner purchases.
  • 5:30 p.m. – Royals Stadium opens. Mingle, take part in the pre-game fun, and enjoy FREE sweet and salty snacks in your exclusive end zone area.
  • 7:00 p.m. – Kickoff! Get FREE entrance to the CVCA vs. Tuslaw football game and cheer on the Royals!

CVCA Cafeteria Lunch Menus

May 1-5 Menu

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ignition and JumpStart Meetings – August 9

ALL 6th and 7th grade students and their parents should attend informational meetings on Wednesday, August 9 at 5:45 p.m. (before Orientation). We will cover everything you need to know about these back-to-school retreats:

  • 6th Grade Ignition Meeting – Gymnasium
  • 7th Grade JumpStart Meeting – Cafeteria

Parent Coffees

Middle school parents and new high school parents are invited to join us for a coffee truck beverage and a time to get to know each other. Meet us outside the Rasnick Center!

  • 6th Grade – Monday, August 14, 8:15-9:15 a.m. (after Ignition drop-off)
  • 7th Grade – Tuesday, August 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (after Jumpstart drop-off)
  • 8th Grade and New High School Parents – Monday, August 21, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR STARTS AUGUST 21

Middle School Show Choir is open to ANY 6th, 7th or 8th graders WITHOUT an audition. Rehearsals are Mondays after school from, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. starting Monday, August 21. Students MUST attend the first rehearsal to become a member. The Fall Semester Rehearsal Schedule is available HERE. 

ATHLETICS

Free Sports Passes for all CVCA Students

This year, each CVCA student will receive a FREE Royals Sports Pass for all CVCA athletic events. Watch for details coming soon!

Royals Football “Save My Seat” Program

You have the opportunity to reserve your own assigned and installed premium chairback in a prime location on the 50-yard line for the entire home varsity football season. Leave your gear at home, save time bypassing the ticket booth, assure you always sit in your favorite spot, and in the process, help support CVCA Football. With a strong renewal response from last year, new seat opportunities are very limited. Only two seats remain to be sold as a pair only. Reserve your seats and regular season home game tickets today with a $120 (per seat) contribution to “Friends of Royals Football.” All proceeds support the Royals Football program. Confirm your order today by sending an email to seats@forfb.org to ensure availability for the first home game on August 18.