TKA ROYAL REMINDERS August 26, 2022 |
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NOTE: Email may be "clipped" or truncated on some devices, so click on "View Entire Message" link at end. In This Issue: - Current News
- Student & Grade Specific Announcements
- Parent Volunteer Corner
- Parent Activities & Resources
- Spiritual Life & Service
- College & Academic Counseling
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Athletics
- This Week in Sports
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2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Aug. 26 (F): Last day to add a class to your schedule - see your counselor! Aug. 26-28 (F-Su): Senior Escape 12th Grade Fall Retreat, Details & Packing List Aug, 30 (Tu): All Parent Back to School Knight, 6th–12th Grades, 6:15-8:20 p.m. (parents only) Aug. 31 (W): New Student Lunch Sept. 5 (M): SCHOOL CLOSED - Labor Day Sept. 8 (Th): Senior Parent College Night, 7:00 p.m., W Bldg Sept. 21: 8th Grade East Coast Trip Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Theater Sept. 21-23 (W-F): 10th & 11th Grade Fall Retreats - Details here! Sept. 21-24 (W-Sa): 9th Grade Fall Retreat - Details here! Sept. 28 (W): See You at the Pole (SYATP), prayer before school at flag pole Sept. 28 (W): School Photo Retake Day Sept. 29 (Th): Financial Aid for College Presentation, 7:00 p.m., W Bldg Oct. 1 (Sa): Knights Annual Fundraiser (parents only), 5:00-9:00 p.m., TKA Quad Purchase tickets here! Oct. 10 (M): SCHOOL CLOSED – Mid-Semester Break Oct. 12 (W): PSAT Testing for Grades 8-11; SAT Testing Grade 12 (optional) Oct. 13 (Th): 10th Grade Parent College Night, 7:00 p.m., W Bldg Oct. 14-15: High School Play, Our Town, Fri. 3:30 & 7:00 p.m., Sat. 1:30 & 7:00 p.m. Oct. 15 (Sa): TKA Open House #1 (Prospective Families), 11:00 a.m. Oct. 21 (F): All School Family Carnival, Quad Nov. 4 (F): Homecoming Nov. 11-12: Jr. High Musical, The Music Man JR, Fri. 3:30 & 7:00 p.m., Sat. 1:30 & 7:00 p.m. Family Year-At-A-Glance 2022-2023 |
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Student Attendance Office - Hours: 7:45 a.m.-- 3:15 p.m., M, Tu, Th, F; 9:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (late start day.
- Report Absence/Tardy by Email Preferred: Attendance@tka.org *Please do not expect a response to attendance email.
- Parent Questions or Concerns: SAO@tka.org.*Parents will receive a response to SAO email in a timely manner.
- SAO Phone: 408.481.0159
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| Parents - Back to School Knight! We hope to see EACH OF YOU on Tuesday, August 30! It's a great opportunity to follow your student's schedule, meet your student's teachers, and learn about the curriculum. Please be present by 6:15 p.m. Refreshments will be provided! - Parking Options: You can park at any of the three locations indicated on this parking map
- Please print your student's schedule in advance or plan to view it on your phone in the Portal or on the Mobile App.
- Evening Schedule linked here
- All students should be picked up by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, except if pre-registered for the library (limited to first 40).
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| Please Consider Dropping Your Student Off in the Back Parking Lot to relieve congestion in the front. There are two lanes for drop-off. The back parking lot drop-off is easy and fast! Give it a try! In Front Lot: Please Split into 2 Lanes Before Entering Lot to Help Speed Up Drop Off! |
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| Order TKA Spirit Gear Here! Support The King's Academy by wearing blue & gold. Order sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts and more by Monday, August 29. The Spirit Gear webpage is located on homepage under "Student Life." Spirit gear will be available for pick up the week of September 19. |
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STUDENT & GRADE SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Free Lunch for New Students! 7th through 12th grade NEW students are invited to the New Student Lunch on Wednesday, August 31, in the W building. Yes, lunch IS provided - Don't forget to email admissions@tka.org for any special dietary needs |
Students, Interested in Forming a Club? Fill out the charter application or renewal application below. Check out the list of clubs from 2021-2022 for ideas! Submit your application prior to September 16, 2022. All Grades - Admissions Shadow Hosts: Calling all students who love meeting new people! Show a prospective student what it's like to be a student here at TKA! To volunteer please fill out the google form found in your homeroom Google Classroom or email Mrs. Marandino, in the Admissions Office for any questions at grace.marandino@tka.org |
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| STOPit App is an online reporting tool that TKA is using for anonymous reporting of harassment in all forms, including bullying, cyber abuse, racism, and discrimination. Students can also use STOPit to reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or otherwise in need of assistance. Our goal with STOPit is to create safer, kinder, school communities both online and off. Students may download the STOPit app. TKA Access Code is 562NBRITTONTKA. Details here. |
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TKA Junior High Math Team Season Kicks Off in September! All junior high students interested in joining the TKA Math Team should submit this application by Wednesday, September 7, at 10:00 p.m. After completing this application, you will receive more information and an invitation to take the diagnostic test on Friday, September 9, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. If students are accepted to the team, a fee of $250 for books, competition fees, and team shirts will be billed on FACTS Portal. The Math Team will meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:15 p.m. If you have any questions, contact tkamathteam@gmail.com. |
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Jr. High or High School Students Interested in Speech and Debate: Attend the first meeting every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in C-11. It is open to all grades! Register for the 2023 USA Biolympiad! Do you have a passion for Biology? Are you interested in competing in biology at the national level? Have you registered or finished your Biology or Biology honors course? School and Student Registration for the 2023 USA Biolympiad opened just now, and the online open exam will take place on February 2, 2023. To register for the exam, please join the Biolympiad Club by emailing ryan.lee@students.tka.org (President of the Biolympiad Club). To All Incoming Sevvies and Seniors: Would you like to earn extra money while at school? The Student Store is now hiring for workers to work before school, during brunch, lunch or after school. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Bell at cora.bell@tka.org. Register to Vote (18-year-olds): Exercise your voting rights.....please register to vote HERE! |
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Still Seeking a Few More Snacks for Back to School Knight on Tuesday, August 30: We will be providing finger foods but would appreciate some fruit, dessert, and salty snack donations to supplement. We feed a lot of hungry parents at this special event (many come from work) and your goodies are welcome additions! |
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PARENT ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES |
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Mandatory Parent Volunteer Requirements: Any parent intending to volunteer or chaperone for TKA events on or off campus or drive students (other than your own) to TKA activities and athletics, please complete this form by Tuesday, August 16. For questions, contact Gabrielle.Babin@tka.org. Last Carpool Sign Up: To all those who sign up here by Wednesday, September 7, 3:00 p.m., the next carpool interest list will be emailed on Thursday, September 8. It will be organized by zip code and include a map, so you can contact those parents in your area who are interested and negotiate the days and times you would like to carpool. This is the last carpool list as most interested families have already organized carpools for the year. Optional Daily/Weekly Progress Reports and Google Classroom Email Summaries: Parents can choose to receive these reports/summaries. Details here. |
Junior High Homework Club: The Homework Club is every Tuesday and Thursday after school on campus from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Informational flyer. Join Moms in Prayer - Every Thursday: Join in prayer for the needs of our TKA Community. Weekly meetings are 8:10-9:10 a.m. in C-9. You can join at any time and attend regularly or periodically. Details here! For more information, please contact Theresa Lester, lester.family@comcast.net. Parent-Sponsored/Moderated Facebook & Google Groups: Details for joining here. You are invited to join; participation is completely optional. These are closed groups for TKA parents only. |
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| The Kings Academy has partnered with Axis to give you an Axis Membership! Axis Membership delivers trustworthy, gospel-centered resources on the topics that make parenting such a challenge in this smartphone, social media world. Culture, technology, faith, identity, and hundreds of other challenging topics are covered through a Gospel-centered lens, making life's tough conversations just a bit easer. TKA Parents! Fill out the form to claim your free membership! |
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Christian Counseling on Campus: TKA is pleased to provide access to Christian Counseling on campus. We have partnered with the Christian Counseling Centers and will offer counseling this fall on Wednesday and Thursdays after school. The sessions are slated for 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Students are offered 6 free sessions and spaces are limited. If your student is in need of professional counseling please email or call Stephanie Huber, Assistant Dean of Students, stephanie.huber@tka.org. TKA Website: Where to Find... |
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Note: These resources and organizations do not necessarily represent the views or values of TKA. Our hope is they may be helpful or informative for parents. Send resources to Director of Marketing & Communications, Kriss.Hayward@tka.org Resource Articles |
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Tickets are $50 per person; starting Thursday, September 1, price increases to $60. |
Knights Annual Fundraiser 2022 Saturday, October 1, 2022 This is our most important fundraising event and biggest party of the school year for parents! 100% of auction proceeds will go towards financial aid and the endowment fund. Our theme this year is Ohana Knight. Ohana means family. Family means no one is left behind or forgotten. Help us to make sure that no one is left behind but that every qualified student from every socio-economic background can attend TKA. This festive evening, packed with opportunities to meet other TKA parents, TKA staff and teachers, and the school board, will include inspiring musical and dance performances, a live auction, an online auction, and a Hawaiian style dinner. Unable to attend? Consider a donation to the Knights Annual Fund. |
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| This Week in Chapel: With the 7th and 8th graders away at Ochevviefest, the 6th grade Home Groups had the run of the campus doing their own games while the high school Home Groups paired up and battled it out in team-building Home Group Competitions. The goal was to fellowship together in an attempt to aid the spiritual growth of each student while also helping them to be more socially confident and concerned. |
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COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING |
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High School Students: Your College Counselors Have Been Assigned! Please come to the College & Academic Counseling Office, room P-2, if your counselor's name does not appear on the top left on your schedule in the Family Portal. SAT for Seniors Only at TKA on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The test administration is limited to 12th-grade students only. The scores are official SAT results. Registration is handled through the school. Students do not need to register through the College Board to take the test. TKA seniors who would like to take the SAT at TKA on this date must complete this registration form by TODAY, Friday, August 26..The SAT fee of $55 will be charged to the student's FACTS account. The fees are nonrefundable. Details about the test administration arrival time and specific instructions will be sent closer to the test date. Contact Cari Bruzelius with questions about test registration or administration at cari.bruzelius@tka.org.
College Night for Senior Parents: On Thursday, September 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the W Building, all parents of seniors are invited for a presentation by TKA College Counseling on the application process. If this is your first time with student applying to college, we will cover the basics as well as offer suggestions as to how best to navigate the UC, CSU, and Common Application and come alongside your student. Students are welcome, but this event is especially for mom and dad. |
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Tech Crew Training Wednesdays: Interested in learning more about Tech Crew? Like to serve behind the scenes? Bring your lunch and join us in the Theater during lunch on: - Wednesday, September 7 (Sound Crew)
- Wednesday, September 14 (Stage Crew)
- Wednesday, September 28 (Lighting Crew)
Come to one or all three to learn more about the inner workings of VPA productions! Open to Junior High and High School students with any level of experience. Questions? Contact Mrs. Irwin |
Technical Theatre Crew: Interested in being behind the scenes for Theatre productions? Technical Theater may be the right place for you! We'll need students to help with costumes, props, hair & make up, lighting, sound and more! Students in all grades needed to help with the productions and VPA concerts. Sign up for more information: VPA Tech Crew Interest form. |
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| The Music Man JR., Junior High Musical: Junior High Audition Packet due Thursday, September 1. - Audition in person: Tuesday, September 6 OR Wednesday, September 7
- Callbacks: Thursday, September 8, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- First Rehearsal: Monday, September 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Performances: November 11, 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. and November 12, 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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| Jr. High Early Winter Sports Sign-Ups Begin Tuesday, August 30, and End Friday, September 9. Simply go to Athletics at www.tka.org, click on Sports Sign-Up, select your sport and fill out the form. The form is to be filled out by the student participating, not the parent. Note: There will be a $75 late registration fee for any student who does not sign up during the allotted time period. The sports offered are: - Boys Basketball
- Girls Soccer
- Wrestling
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| FREE FCA All Ability Multi-Sport Camp for campers with special needs and disabilities ages 5 - 25 Saturday, October 15, 2022 The King's Academy TKA is thrilled to partner with FCA for this event and would love to have members of the TKA family participate in it! Details here. Helpers Needed: Contact Executive Athletic Director, Joe Maemone, joe.maemone@tka.org.
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| Knights Football Tickets: TKA is using GoFan digital ticketing this upcoming football season. The cost is $10 per ticket (General Admission). All students and children are free. There is a $1.00 service fee per ticket added by GoFan. |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:00 PM TKA - GYM 4:00 PM TKA - Tennis Courts 4:00 PM Wilcox High School 5:30 PM TKA - Football/Soccer Field Friday, September 2, 2022 3:30 PM TKA - GYM Saturday, September 3, 2022 11:00 AM Menlo School |
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