CLA Navigators Newsletter

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Dear CLA Scholars and Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you have had an enjoyable summer break filled with relaxation, laughter, and quality time with loved ones. As we transition into the beautiful month of September, I wanted to extend a warm welcome to both our returning families and those who are new to our CLA community. Thank you to each one of you for attending Back to School Meetings this week. It was a joy to have scholars and families back on campus again, laying the groundwork for another stellar year!

"Choose Your Adventure" is our theme for this year, and it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of CLA. Just as the changing leaves signal a shift in seasons, our school year provides a fresh start and a world of possibilities for your scholar. This theme serves as a reminder that education is a journey, and each scholar's path is unique. As we navigate the challenges and joys of the upcoming year, I encourage you and your scholar to embrace this idea.

As we embark on this educational adventure together, remember that we are partners in your scholar's journey. Communication is key, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We value your input and look forward to working closely with you throughout the year.

September is a month of beginnings, of fresh starts, and of setting goals. It's a time to choose your adventure and take the first step on a path filled with discovery. Let's make it a memorable month!

-Jennifer

September 4 ~ Labor Day (No School)

September 5 ~ First Day of School for 9th Grade

September 6 ~ First Day of School for 10th Grade

September 7 ~ First Day of School for 11th/12th Grades

September 15 ~ Academic Review (Cycle 1)

September 19 ~ PICTURE DAY

September 26 ~ Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo | Hang Up and Drive Presentation

September 28 ~ PTO Meeting (K-12) @ CLA K8 Campus

October 4 ~ High School Assembly

October 5 ~ College & Career Day - Career Chats

Gavin Pogue is a Sophomore at Crater Lake Academy. This summer, Gavin was a part of the Oregon National Wrestling Team where he competed at the USA Wrestling National tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. He finished in the top 48 of 128 entries in both Freestyle and Greco. Gavin beat competitors from Iowa, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Alabama.

In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Gavin is a member of the National Honor Society, participates in CLA's Pathways Program, and is just an all-around great guy. He is pursuing business courses at Rogue Community College, with the ultimate goal of combining business knowledge with his passion for culinary arts to open a restaurant.

CLA is proud of you, Gav! Keep up the good work!

Mrs. Russell is new to CLA High School this year as the Front Office Manager and we are thrilled to have her aboard! Her joyful countenance and positive outlook make the Front Office a welcoming place for all!

Mrs. Russell is coming to us with many years of experience in education, banking, and cosmetology. She is passionate about people, art, gardening, and cooking! When she's not at work, you might find her camping, hiking, or golfing with her family around the Rogue Valley.

Welcome Mrs. Russell!

Full-day attendance at Soft Start is required. Each student will only need to attend on their assigned day this week. We will be utilizing this week to ensure that your student has a successful start to the year!

Tuesday, Sept. 5th from 9:00-2:45....FRESHMAN

Wednesday, Sept. 6th from 9:00-2:45....SOPHOMORES

Thursday, September 7th from 9:00-2:45....JUNIORS & SENIORS

This year CLAHS will begin implementing school wide AVID study and organization skills to better support our students. Each student will need the following supplies:

• #2 Pencils (12ct)

• D- Ring Binder

• 8-tab Binder Dividers

• 1 set Headphones/Earbuds

• Pencil Pouch

• 1 pkg Highlighters (4 different colors)

• 1 pkg pens (Black or Blue)

• 3 pkgs college-ruled paper

• 1 pkg colored pencils- 12 count

• Scientific calculator

• School Opens at 8:30 AM
• Breakfast at 8:45 AM
• Class begins (Mon-Thur) at 9:10

• School Dismissal
• 2:45 PM (Mon-Thur)

• Friday (Learning Center by appointment only)- Fridays will be dedicated to asynchronous (work from home) time and scheduled interventions on campus. Oregon Department of Education requires students to work Monday through Friday within their course work. Attendance will be taken on Friday based on the Canvas Advisory Attendance assignment and completing assigned work.

Attendance -

**Students are required to have ACADEMIC PROGRESS (work submitted daily) and COMMUNICATION (Advisory Attendance assignment) every day for daily attendance.**. CLA High School students are also required to attend their Advisory session in person each week. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOUR STUDENT IS SICK OR UNABLE TO COMPLETE COURSEWORK. This information will allow us to code the absence correctly and will prevent an attendance letter from being automatically generated from the student profile.

"Scholars, join us for an engaging assembly that promises to be both informative and entertaining. Your presence will make it even more memorable!"

The CLA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is looking to recruit for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you to those who have volunteered with our PTO in the past few years and for the time you have dedicated to our scholars!

As we move into the new year, our hope is to expand the PTO with the K-12 lens and support the Community/Family/School Relationship across our system.

Crater Lake Academy PTO Sign Up (K-12) 23-24

Our CLA Apparel Store has been available for families to purchase items for the school year! With that, the first round of ordering is now closed and the second round is now open! This means the store is open for a couple weeks for ordering, will close on 9/22/23 and the orders will be fulfilled after that date.

Round #2 Purchasing & Ordering:

Please check out the CLA Spirit Gear Store Link that will now be open September 1st through September 22nd.

SAVE THE DATE

September 26, 2023

Seven Feathers Convention Center, Canyonville

Use SOTCE’s exhibitors’ links to opportunities at

http://www.empowerthepossible.org/exhibitors-

https://www.facebook.com/southernoregontradecareers/

Has your scholar received an award, scholarship, or recognition for an accomplishment for a sport, club, or involvement in the community?

Let us know!!! We would love to celebrate our scholars here in the future.

Parent support is invaluable! Although they may not always act like it, your high school student needs you now more than ever. CLA wants to help you keep that connection. Parents have found great success using the Canvas Parent App and the Crater Lake Academy App.

We encourage our parents to download the Canvas Parent App to stay connected to student assignments, grades, and announcements.

For a step-by-step tutorial watch this video "Canvas LMS for Parents."

• View upcoming events and social media posts.
• Users can add an event to their calendar to share with friends and family with one tap.
• Receive custom notifications to ensure you do not miss a message.
• View the Live Feed to access student celebrations and school-wide reminders.
• Connect with Staff