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VERSE  OF THE WEEK

In This Issue:

• Current News
• Student Club & Specific Class Announcements
• Parent Resources
• Spiritual Life & Service
• College & Academic Counseling
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Athletics

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KEY CALENDAR DATES  

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

 

COHORT ROTATION

• November 2-5 - GOLD COHORT on campus

• November 9-12 - BLUE COHORT on campus

• November 16-19 - GOLD COHORT on campus
• Nov. 30-Dec. 3 - BLUE COHORT on campus

• December 7-10 - GOLD COHORT on campus

• December 14-17- Finals Week - No students on campus

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

STUDENT COHORT ONGOING DAILY CHECKLIST & EXPECTATIONS

 

STUDENTS: BRING TO CAMPUS EACH DAY

• Electronic Device - All junior high students must bring an iPad to school and all high school students must bring a MacBook.
• Lunch - and any snacks for the day, but students cannot share
• Water bottle - filled upon arrival, which can be refilled on campus
• Face covering - must be worn over face and nose upon arrival to campus
• Backup face covering
• Power cord/charger - TKA will not have backups, and students cannot share
• Headphones - these will still be needed for breakout groups
• New Campus Map - download here!

 

STUDENTS:  PRE-ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS

• Complete self-check COVID-19 Response Form daily in Family Portal --> Web Forms--> COVID Response Form.
• Stay home if sick or temperature above 100.0°F within past 3 days.
• Stay home if experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms within past 3 days.
• Bring your own lunch, snacks, and filled personal water bottle.

ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS

• Students arrive wearing a mask.
• Students maintain 6' spacing when waiting for classes to begin.
• Parents remain in cars.
• Parents drop-off after 7:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (9:15 a.m. on Wednesday).

STUDENTS:  ATTENTION WHILE ON-CAMPUS

• No sharing of books, devices, food.
• Keep 6' spacing ALL DAY even during breaks.
• Masks on unless eating, drinking, or engaging in physical activity.
• Wash hands often.
• Adhere to signs for occupancy limits.
• Student Drivers: You may not use your cars as lockers. Please bring all the things you need onto campus at the beginning of the school day.

DEPARTING CAMPUS

• Students maintain 6' spacing while waiting for pick-up.
• Parents ensure students are picked up by 3:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and by 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday and 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!

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: 

• Official Attendance Report by Parents Only to Attendance@tka.org. Students may report an absence to a teacher for assignment coordination only, not to be excused from class
• Reporting Absences: 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.
• Connectivity-Related Absence from Class:  Parents should officially report to Attendance@tka.org any absence from classes due to computer connectivity issues. 
  

Need Help with Tech Issues?? 

• Issue with FACTS or GOOGLE SUITE: Email Help.Desk@tka.org 
• Issue with Webex: Contact Webex support by going to https://help.webex.com
• Issue accessing a class link: Reach out to the specific teacher.
• Note: TKA's IT department is not able to provide support with any issues related to your home network or personal devices including devices released this summer by TKA. 

Reminders from the Business Office:

• TKA Tuition & Fee Payment Policy
• FACTS Payment: Just a reminder that you will now make your tuition payments through the FACTS Family Portal. Instructions here.
• Questions? Contact businessoffice@tka.org

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 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.

• Teaching Positions - Openings for 2020-2021
  • Vocal Music Teacher-Director, Part-time  Hours:
    • Monday 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with lunch between the two classes
    • Tuesday 10:55 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with lunch between the two classes
• Staff Positions - Openings for Current Year
  • Weekend Facilities Staff
  • Human Resource Coordinator, Full-time/Part-time

STUDENT CLUBS & CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

• Clubs formed to date

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.

• Digital Packet and Paper Order Form
• Herff Jones Info Video for Parents
• Order Online Here

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:

• Meet the TikTok Generation of Televangelists (#MakeJesusViral) Christianity Today, 10/20/20
• The Next Mission Field Is a Game, Christianity Today, 9/21/20
• How Things Have Changed: Reflections of a Millennial Pastor in a Gen Z World, The Gospel Coalition, 9/30/20
• End the School Shutdown, Wall Street Journal Opinion 10/20/20
• Digital Citizenship Week Lessons, Daily Planner Templates, Common Sense Education
• Video: 5 Essential Media Literacy Questions for Kids (1:09), Common Sense Education
• Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior, Common Sense Education
• Texting Preferred Over In-PersonTime"...REALLY???, Screenagers 10/20/20
• Friendships During Covid, Screenagers, 10/13/20

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:

• How have you seen technology help people fulfill their calling to be stewards of God's creation?
• Do you have any ideas on how the dangers of technology can be redeemed?
• Which of the three ideas on social media redemption interest you the most and why? Spiritual Growth? Christian community? Ministry?

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

• Local In-Person and Online Service Opportunities(Updated regularly)
• MobileServe: If you can not find your activation email, please download the MobileServe app on your phone or access on your computer browser, click login, and then click forgot password. This will generate another email invitation to join. You must log in with your TKA email address.

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.

• Thursday, November 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom with live Q&A
• You must register in advance here to attend the live webinar event.
• The event will be recorded and available at a later date.
• Program aimed at sophomores and juniors but open to any family.

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

ATHLETICS

High School Sports Sign-Ups Through Monday, November 2:  Sign up at www.tka.org/sportsignup found on TKA homepage under "Athletics."

• We are holding sign-ups for both seasons at the same time so we can get a more accurate picture of how many viable teams we have.
• You may sign up for one sport in each season.
• Season 2 only: If you are interested in playing a second sport during Season 2 (i.e., Basketball and Track), please email Mr. Maemone at Joe.Maemone@tka.org.

The King's Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.

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