NOTE: On many devices, this email is truncated. TKA ROYAL REMINDERS October 30, 2020 VERSE OF THE WEEK In This Issue:
On many devices, this email is truncated. To view in entirety, open here in web browser. KEY CALENDAR DATES 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
COHORT ROTATION
November 5 (Th)- "Navigating College Admissions Tests" 7:00 p.m. Register here. 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 Sunday, November 1: Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00 a.m., marking the time when clocks "fall back," and we gain an extra hour of sleep. Enjoy!
Mid-Semester Report Cards: Now in Family Portal and on TKA's mobile app! Hybrid Learning Rotating Schedule. The rotating schedule has been modified slightly to allow time for classroom cleaning between classes, and to allow longer times for bathroom use since occupancy restrictions are now in place.
NOVEMBER 2-5: GOLD COHORT ON CAMPUS
STUDENTS: BRING TO CAMPUS EACH DAY
STUDENTS: PRE-ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS
ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS
STUDENTS: ATTENTION WHILE ON-CAMPUS
DEPARTING CAMPUS
Hybrid Training Video: Parents, this is the video that students participating in a cohort were sent and are required to view before returning to campus. Produced by Director of Operations, Matt Nisbet. A short public service announcement (1:12) from Mr. Nisbet to students during chapel time on Thursday. The Library is Open! Library hours during hybrid learning are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m..; and Friday (for book checkout/returns only) 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Library capacity is limited so plan ahead! We can't wait to see you! TKA Mobile App Now Available in Apple & Google Play: This app is FREE to TKA parents and students and will make it easier to access most of the features in the FACTS Family Portal: Report Absences, Health Screening Form (only students have access to the daily COVID Response form), Homework, Grades, Report Cards, Calendar, Announcements, Directories and more!
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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Spirit Gear Ordering Window Open Through TODAY, October 30! This is the last order with delivery during the school year. 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. 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. TKA Rated #1 Best Christian School in Bay Area and #7 in California by Niche Rankings
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.
Final TKA Virtual Open Houses for Prospective Families - Saturday, December 5, 11:00 a.m.
Kindly support The King's Academy and... Forward this Open House Flyer to friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc.
STUDENT CLUBS & CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Aperture Student Literary Magazine Holding Writing/Art Contest. Submit a short story, poem, photo, or art piece by Friday, November 6 for a chance to win bragging rights. This contest's theme is "What if?". More details coming soon on Aperture's website.
Aperture is also accepting submissions for the Autumn Edition of their literary magazine until Friday, November 20. Submit artwork, photography, poetry, or prose through the Aperture website to be published. 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. 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!
Class of 2021 - Deadline Extended for Senior Quotes to Friday, November 6: Details here.
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 Parent Resources:
SPIRITUAL LIFE & SERVICE This Week in Chapel: We heard a wonderful message on Redeeming Technology from Paul Taylor, a pastor from Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto and TKA parent. Paul encouraged students to take a look at God's desire for the use of created things and spoke on 2 Corinthians 9:15. He challenged students to think about their use of technology, looking specifically at social media, and how God could use technology as a tool for His purposes. We also enjoyed some worship and our third installment of the ToKnight Show with Student Council. Students joined their homegroups following chapel for a time of discussion. 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.Please send photos of your service activities to the yearbook staff--email to chrissy.mata@tka.org
COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING "Navigating College Admissions Tests" - A Presentation for TKA Families. Please join us for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike. Details here.
Virtual Christian College Fair: Register for this free event. The event will be live on Thursday, November 5, starting at 3:00 PDT. The 125 college booths will be open along with their videos, docs, links, hundreds of presentations. Note: Recorded sessions from an earlier event are also available now through November 6 so check them out on your own time and save the date of November 5 when we are live again! VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Register to See Junior High Theatre's Virtual Musical: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: You must register to receive the link to view the show. Due to licensing restrictions, the show is only available at these times. Please join us online and encourage these young performers who have worked hard to bring you this adorable and fun online performance. The performance is approximately 30 minutes. Virtual Performances Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 7:00 p.m. Knights Brigade Preparing for November Virtual Competitions! 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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