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On many devices, this email is truncated. To view in entirety, open here in web browser. KEY CALENDAR DATES 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
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Oct. 15- Nov. 2 - High School Sports Sign-Ups October 19 (M) - NO SCHOOL October 21 (W) - TKA Parent Seminar "Grief, Anxiety, and Self Care: Addressing Issues Caused by the Pandemic", 7:00 p.m. via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96134191509 October 23 (F) - Progress reports released in Family Portal by end of day. October 24 (Sa) - Virtual Open House #1 for Prospective Families, 11:00 a.m. October 26 (M) - Hybrid Learning Begins November 13-14 - (F-Sa) - Virtual Performances of the Jr. High Musical, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break December 4-5 (F-Sa) - Virtual Performances of the High School Play, The Merchant of Venice December 5 (Sa) - Virtual Open House #2 for Prospective Families, 11:00 a.m. December 15-17 (Tu-Th) - Semester 1 Final Exams December 18-January 3 - NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break January 4 - School Resumes, Semester 2
TKA 2020-2021 School Year-at-a-Glance *All school events subject to change due to public health orders to prevent the spread of COVID19. Please check here and the Family Portal for all correct dates. CURRENT NEWS NEW! The King's Subjects Blog, "Civil War Rap": 11th grader, Denzel Chin, writes and performs a Civil War rap song for an U.S. History assignment! Watch here!
Hybrid Cohort Assignments: You should receive your cohort assignment email by the end of day today, October 16. Any questions regarding cohort assignments can be directed to Matt Nisbet, Operations Director, at matt.nisbet@tka.org.
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Parents, Please Consider a Gift to the Knights Annual Fund! Until now, you have not seen how TKA has improved and delivered the remote learning experience. Join us as we take you behind the scenes and into your student's classrooms to see first hand how we deliver this enhanced experience. In this pandemic, learning and teaching continue to fulfill the mission of The King's Academy: to inspire academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships. Please enjoy this short video to see how remote teaching continues at TKA. Our annual Knights Annual Fundraiser event was scheduled for October 10, 2020. We are postponing the event until the spring when we hope to be able to gather together safely. In the meantime, we still have many families who count on the tuition assistance we raise each year at the Knights Annual Fundraiser (KAF)
Each school year, we aim to raise $1.5 million for the Knights Annual Fund. With many more people impacted by COVID-19, the need for financial aid is even greater this year. If you are in a position to help at this time, please consider a gift to the Knights Annual Fund. All gifts this year will go towards helping students receive a Christ-centered education at The King's Academy. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT!
Praying for Our Students and Families! Send your prayer requests to prayer@tka.org and TKA staff and Moms in Prayer will pray for you! Does Your Student Require Medication? Plan now so you'll have these forms complete before TKA transitions to the hybrid on-campus model. Please download and complete these forms: Medication Authorization Form and Medication Administration Log. Each school year, a new form needs to be on file in the SAO. Any prescribed or over-the-counter medication brought to school, either carried by the student or stored in TKA's First Aid room, require both doctor and parent signatures. Please return these forms when complete so we'll be ready to go! Questions? Email SAO@tka.org. Attendance:
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Reminders from the Business Office:
Who Do You Want to See at TKA Next Year? YOU Are Our Best Advertising! Please Tell Your Friends About TKA!
TKA Virtual Open Houses for Prospective Families - Saturdays, October 24 and December 5, 11:00 a.m.
Kindly support The King's Academy and... Forward this Open House Flyer to friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc.
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TKA Employment Opportunities: Please pass this information along to any friends of yours whom you think might be qualified and interested. We would appreciate your prayers as we seek to find the best candidates for TKA.
Are You a Fan of TKA? Consider Writing an Online Review: Online reviews can be very useful in helping prospective families learn more about our school. During this admissions season, please consider sharing your experience at one of the review sites below. Spirit Gear Ordering Window Open Through Friday, October 30! This is the time to show your school spirit, order Christmas gifts, and get cozy gear for the fall. Orders will be delivered beginning November 16. We will also be offering masks (no logo) for $8.25. Go to www.tka.org/spirit for details and to order. It's Not Too Late to Order School Photos! Order here.
Students & Parents: Yearbook Needs These Photos From You---Please Help!
STUDENT CLUBS & CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS TKA Virtual Club Day: Students, view the club page here. We invite you to browse around and get connected with peers that share your interests. Joining a club is a great way to enrich your academic experience at TKA and make new friends. We currently have almost 20 student-run clubs from a range of interests and more being added each week. For any questions, please email Mr. Yu at david.yu@tka.org.
All Students - You Can Charter a TKA Club! Clubs at TKA are initiated by students, with the support of a staff sponsor. The list of clubs for the current school year will be published later this fall, as clubs must be renewed each school year based on interest. Complete a Club Charter Application or Club Renewal Application, also located in the Student Portal under "Resources." Clubs for 2020-2021 are forming now! You can see a list of clubs that formed last school year at www.tka.org/clubs. Questions? Contact Tonya.Pegram@tka.org. Quiz Bowl Team is Recruiting New Members: When did Pepsi own a navy? What are the six flavors of quarks? Who was the Wife of Bath? Join Quiz Bowl and you might find out. Answer questions using facts you never knew you needed to remember and get some high quality entertainment while you're at it. Practices are held Mondays after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Discord. Join our server here to see what we're all about, or contact ryan.cheng@students.tka.org for more information. Big Sister Little Sister Club: If you would like to participate in Big Sister Little Sister club this year, please fill out this form! If you are in grades 6-8, you are going to be a "Little Sister". We will pair you with a "Big Sister" who is in grades 9-12. Your answers here are going to be shared with your Big/Little Sister, so please write down whatever you want your sister(s) to know! Please fill out this form by Wednesday, October 21. 8th Grade & 12th Grade Yearbook Celebration Ads: This is one way you can commemorate this special occasion for them. These ads have come to be a much-cherished tradition here at TKA and fill the final pages of each yearbook. Graduating students, the student body, and the faculty and staff all look forward to perusing these pages. We hope you will take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your student. Ads submitted before October 31 receive the discount price. Details here!
High School AI Scholars Live Online: AI Scholars Live Online, developed and taught by a team of Stanford Ph students, exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful AI project where they apply math to real world problems through machine learning. Students attend live online classes where we teach them the mathematical principles behind AI algorithms in small groups with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Brochure linked here. Students of all levels may apply here for our winter break program by October 31st. We would be thrilled to work with them
Class of 2021 - Orders for Graduation Announcements and Cap & Gown: Orders due by Friday, December 18. Our vendor is Herff Jones. You may order on the paper form linked below or online. PARENT RESOURCES 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 Moms in Prayer Zoom Meetings on Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Consider joining in prayer for the needs of our TKA community! "Cast all your worries upon Him because He cares for you." I Peter 5:7. Details here
Back to School Night Teacher Videos: We hope you enjoy this new format in place of Back to School Night. You can now watch the videos and see all your students' teachers at a convenient time from home. (The page below will remain live through Monday, November 9.) TKA Parent Seminar "Grief, Anxiety, and Self Care: Addressing the Issues Caused by the Pandemic" on Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation by Gary Quan, MFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices at Christian Counseling Center. Gary's focus is on supporting Christian families and individuals in coping with a variety of negative outcomes from this period of uncertainty. From Gary: "I intend to start off the evening by talking about the various types of grief that are currently going on and the negative effects that those could have on not only academic performance but family and personal mental wellness.We will end the evening talking about when our plate is too full and offer some pragmatic, yet meaningful ways to combat those things in the context of our kids' development and recovery along with our own journey." His presentation will be followed by Q& A with Gary and TKA staff members: Rob Starke, Campus Pastor; George Parsons, Dean of Students; Stephanie Huber, Assistant Dean of Students; Brenda Rosé, Spiritual Life Parent Resources:
SPIRITUAL LIFE & SERVICE This Week in Chapel: We had the privilege of hearing from Aaron Daly. Mr. Daly works for Rock N Water, the organization that we traditionally work with for the 9th grade class retreat in the fall. Mr. Daly gave an encouraging message on what it means to renew our faith in Christ from Ephesians 2:19. He challenged students to be ambassadors for Christ and to be intentional in their faith. We also had a reflective time of worship, some announcements and a silly game to virtually participate in. Home Group Chapel Discussion Questions:
2020-2021 Service: Service is a critical component of TKA's educational experience, and all high school students at The King's Academy are required to complete service hours annually as part of their graduation requirements. We find ourselves in a unique situation for the 2020-2021 school year with regard to service. The experience will be different this year for many but no less valuable. Details found at www.tka.org/service2020
COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING Mock ACT for TKA Juniors: This opportunity to take a mock ACT is provided through Compass Education Group. The test will be virtually proctored, and students will be given the option to print a test or view digitally. After the test, students can expect an interactive score report that will be valuable for helping families determine future college admissions testing plans. Results will be returned within 5 business days of the test administration. Please register for the exam here by Wednesday, October 21 to secure a spot at this event. The mock exam will be hosted on Saturday, October 24, at 9:00 a.m. PST. Registered students will receive a detailed email the week leading up to the exam that will include all materials and links necessary to participate. You may reach out to Compass at practicetests@compassprep.com with any questions that arise.
The October Edition of College Connection Newsletter Focuses on the FAFSA! It also features timelines and to-do lists for Juniors and Seniors.
Financial Aid Presentation: If you missed the Financial Aid presentation, you may view it here.
UC Application & Personal Insight Questions: Presentation linked here.
JUNIORS and SENIORS, Did You Know College Rep Visits Are for Your Benefit?
Changes to this list happen daily: new visits scheduled or time changes, so the best source of information is your Naviance Student account homepage. Look under What's New for a quick view. NOTE: Some visits may indicate a start time that overlaps with the last 5 minutes of class time. As long as you register in advance, you may join the meeting as soon as you are able!
UC Admissions Night, Thursday, October 29, from 7:00- 8:30 p.m.: UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, and UC San Diego are joining together for an overview presentation of the UC System following by a live Q & A. Families can register here.
StriveScan Virtual Visits Featuring Over 500 Colleges. Hear from admissions officers and gain important knowledge for the admissions process.
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ATHLETICS High School Sports Sign-Ups Through Monday, November 2: Sign up at www.tka.org/sportsignup found on TKA homepage under "Athletics."
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