TKA ROYAL REMINDERS In This Issue:
VERSE OF THE WEEK KEY CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Aug. 9-20 - Junior High Fall Sports Online Sign-Up Aug. 12 (Th) - Scavenger Hunt for New 9th Graders, Noon-12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (M) - New Student Orientation - 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16 (M) All Student Welcome, Photo Day & BBQ Aug. 24 (Tu) - Parent Back-to-School Knight, 6:15-8:20 p.m. Aug. 25 (W) - 7th Grade Picnic & Games on baseball field, lunchtime (bring own lunch) Sept. 1 (W) - New Student Luncheon Sept. 6 (M) - NO SCHOOL, Labor Day CURRENT NEWS ALL STUDENTS WILL BE TESTED FOR COVID on MONDAY, AUGUST 16, during Welcome & Photo Day. There are no exemptions. Student-athletes must be retested on August 16 as well.
Testing Time - Clarification Please disregard the "scheduled time" you receive when you register.
Offsite Student Covid Testing Parents can choose to test offsite at a facility (not a home test kit) and upload the results. An offsite test must not have been taken any earlier than Tuesday, August 9, and not later than end of day on Monday, August 16. Upload Offsite testing results here. It is critical that parents register their student(s) for testing before 2:00 PM THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 15. Welcome and Photo Day: Monday, August 16 Students do not need to bring anything except a mask and their CAMERA TICKET (on phone or printed) for Welcome & Photo Day.
ALL NEW STUDENTS, please join us in STADIUM (NEW LOCATION - See map at 9:30 a.m. for an orientation program followed by a tour, school photo, and free BBQ lunch with ice cream. All RETURNING students, please go to the Athletic Quad to check-in for photos 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Then, enjoy lunch from 12:00-2:00 p.m. You may bring your yearbooks! ALL 7th GRADE STUDENTS have a special orientation from 11:00-11:30 a.m. in the Theater. PHOTOS: All Students: Pre-register online in order to receive your camera ticket PRIOR to PHOTO DAY.
New Parent Orientation (Parents Only): Wednesday, August 18,
6:00 - Dinner on the Quad (Note: RSVP deadline has passed)
7:00-8:15 p.m. Program. (No RSVP needed for program)
Masks must be worn indoors at all times; food and drink must be consumed outdoors.
Please complete the COVID Screening form which will be emailed the day before the event. Parent Coffee Socials: ALL NEW & RETURNING parents are invited to join us for one of our Parent Coffee Socials. The coffees will take place in the W Building from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Download flyer here and below.
Refreshments will be served outdoors. Masks must be worn indoors at all times.
Please complete the COVID Screening form which will be emailed the day before the event. Welcome New TKA Families and Students!
Currently, we are expecting 203 new students this fall (100 in 6th grade, 20 in 7th grade, 17 in 8th grade, 45 in 9th grade, 9 in 10th grade, 11 in 11th grade, 1 in 12th grade). We look forward to greeting you at New Student and New Parent Orientations (details below)! Important Information for School Start
Knights Café Student Lunch Menu 2021-2022: All of this information is on the Knights Café webpage located on tka.org under "Student Life": tka.org/student-life/knights-cafe Student Lunch Accounts: TKA will continue to use MySchoolBucks.com for student lunch accounts.
Parents, Items to be Completed in Portal by TODAY (Friday, August 13). Details here.
TKA Student/Parent Handbook: Both students and parents need to read the ENTIRE contents of TKA's Student & Parent Handbook as there have been several policy and procedural changes. TKA Forms & Handouts Webpage - Bookmark this page under "Quicklinks" top right corner at tka.org! Find: supply lists, forms, calendars, and more! Student Dress Expectations 2021-2022: Review slides here.
Carpool Sign-Ups for 2021-22: If you are interested in finding a carpool for the next school year, please complete this form. The FINAL carpool list will be published on Wednesday, August 25.
Does Your Student Require Medication? Please download and complete these forms: Medication Authorization Form and On-Campus Medication Administration Log. Each school year a new form needs to be on file in the SAO. Prescribed or over the counter medication require both doctor and parent signatures. Please return form and medication to the SAO before the first day of school on Tuesday, August 17. IMPORTANT Technology Information:
Back-to-School Covid-19 Protocols
Important Back-to-School Message from the Head of School: View here.
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, The King's Academy's plan as we begin the school year is as follows:
Resources:
Covid Screening Form: Students will need to complete this form before coming to school each day. It can be found on the mobile app (see below for download instructions) as "Health Screening Form" (Diagram A) and in the Family Portal-->Web Forms-->Covid Response Form (Diagram B) Diagram A Diagram B "The King's Academy, Sunnyvale" Mobile App from Apple & Google Play App Stores! 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: Covid Screening Form, Report Absences, Homework, Grades, Calendar, Forms, Announcements, Facts Payments, Directories, and more! The mobile app District Code is TKA-CA. Download the app here or use QR Code below. STUDENT CLUBS & CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS TKA Library Menu of Services: Download here. Junior High Homework Club: The Homework Club is every Tuesday and Thursday after school on campus from 3:00-4:30 p.m. It will begin Tuesday, August 24. Informational flyer.
High School Robotics 2021-2022: Want to be part of a winning team and learn new skills? Apply by Friday, August 20! Teams meet three times/week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-6:00 p.m. The Robotics team fee for this season will be $450, which includes individual tool kits and team shirts for each student and also covers team expenses such registrations, robot parts and materials, equipment and coaches' stipends. Families will be billed through TKA FACTS system. Read all about TKA Robotics here.
Class of 2022 Senior Shirts on Sale (Last Chance!): Last day to order is Friday, September 3, 3:00 p.m. Details here.
Class of 2022 Senior Portraits: Now and Forever Studios, TKA's official yearbook photography studio, is now booking appointments for your senior portrait. Booking details here. Portraits must be completed by October 31 to make it in TKA's Yearbook.
Selective Service Registration: Listen Up! This is an important announcement for all 17 and 18 year old males. We want you to remember that when you turn 18 it is your civic responsibility to register with Selective Service. Registering for Selective Service is a federal law and those who fail to register may be denied student loans, job training, government jobs, and driver's licenses in most states. You can get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office, or you can register online at www.sss.gov. If you have any questions regarding registration, please visit the website or contact the Registrar's Office. PARENT VOLUNTEER CORNER Parent Involvement Opportunities 2021-2022 School Year: Learn how you can get involved at TKA!
Knights Annual Fundraiser Team: Are you a new TKA family? Are looking forward to connecting with the community and looking for volunteer opportunities? Parent volunteers are needed for the Knights Annual Fundraiser Auction (October 2, 2021). Training will be provided. Kindly contact: josephine.loy@tka.org, 408.481.9900 x 4245 PARENT ACTIVITIES & 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 Parents - Back to School Knight! We hope to see EACH OF YOU on Tuesday, August 24! 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 outdoors! Masks will be required indoors at all times. TKA Employment - Student Store Assistant (50% Contract Aug. - May) - Details here.
Moms in Prayer In-Person Meetings on Thursdays, 8:10 - 9:10 a.m. Begins Thursday, August 26, in P-4. 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
TKA Parent Sponsored/Moderated Facebook Groups: You are invited to join; participation is completely optional. These are closed groups for TKA parents only. The pages are moderated by TKA parent volunteers. Please note these pages are NOT an official form of communication from TKA. It is a place for parents to connect, share resources, exchange ideas, collaborate, and build community. Therefore, for official school information, please refer to the school website or the Friday Royal Reminders. For questions or concerns about TKA, please speak to a staff member directly. Also, please note these guidelines. Do not use these Facebook Pages for:
To access, you must be signed in to Facebook to request to join: Knights Annual Fundraiser 2021 - Save the date: Saturday, October 2, 2021 TKA will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall. It is a major milestone and we are celebrating this at the TKA Knights Annual Fundraiser by going "Back To Our Future."
This inspiring evening packed with opportunities to meet other TKA parents, TKA staff and teachers, and school board will include entertainment, an online auction, a live auction, several icebreakers, and a scrumptious gourmet dinner. As one of the most important fundraising events of the year, we are seeking your help to accomplish our procurement goal of 200 items. Seeking Auction Item Donations! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Parents, check out our auction donation wish list here to see how you can help. Questions: josephine.loy@tka.org, 408.481.9900 x 4244 The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of purchases to TKA. Simply select The King's Academy to receive donations and begin shopping. Register at smile.camazon.com/ch/77-0287771 before you do your Back-to-School shopping! SPIRITUAL LIFE & SERVICE Spiritual Life Theme 2021-2022
This year, our spiritual life theme is "Love the Lord your God," taken from Mark 12:30. Here Jesus is asked which is the most important of all God's commandments. His answer, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength," will be what we will reflect on as a school throughout the year. In chapel, we will begin by exploring what it means to "Love the Lord your God." Then, we will examine ways that we can "Love the Lord" with our heart, with our soul, with our mind, and with our strength" in our everyday lives. COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING SAT for Seniors Only at TKA on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Details here. Register by August 27, 2021. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS An Ideal Husband, High School Play High School Play Audition Packet Due: Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. Important Dates:
Performances:
An Ideal Husband Tech Crew Application Packet: A limited number of spots are available for An Ideal Husband Tech Crew. Tech Crew applicants will be selected based on availability, role preferences, and experience. We encourage all applicants to apply for the High School musical, Freaky Friday, next semester as well! All submissions must be made by Tuesday, September 14. Honk! Jr., Junior High Play Junior High Musical Audition Packet Due: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Important Dates:
Theatre Stage Manager Application 2021-2022: Are you interested in serving behind the scenes in next year's theatre productions? If you have enjoyed technical theatre and want to try the next level of leadership, Stage Management may be the answer! Contact Rhonda.Irwin@tka.org with any questions.
ATHLETICS All Students Planning to Participate in Sports at TKA: You must complete and turn in these Athletic Forms (available at www.tka.org/tkaforms) prior to the first official day of tryouts or practice. Turn in physical forms to the Athletic Office or the SAO or scan and email to Head Athletic Trainer Darren.Ngo@tka.org
Junior High Fall Sports Online Sign-Up Closes on Friday, August 20! Note: There will be a $75 late registration fee for any student who does not sign up by Friday, July 30. 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. The sports offered this fall are:
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS The King's Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.
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