TKA ROYAL REMINDERS August 5, 2022 |
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NOTE: Email may be "clipped" or truncated on some device 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. 5 (F): Schedules in Family Portal by end of day Aug. 8 (M): Back to School items due Aug. 8-9, 11-12: Textbook Pick-up and Schedule-Adjustment Period Aug. 10 (W): TKA Offices Closed for All Staff Retreat Aug. 15 (M): New Student Orientation - 9:30 a.m., All Student Welcome & Photo Day Aug. 16 (Tu): First Day of School, 8:00-2:50 p.m. Aug. 17 (W): Normal late start day - school begins at 10:00 a.m. Rotating Schedule Aug. 17 (W): New Parent Orientation, 7:00-8:00 p.m (optional dinner at 6:00 p.m.-RSVP) Aug. 16, 18, 19: Parent Coffee Socials (6th--Aug. 16, 7th/8th--Aug. 18, 9th-12th--Aug. 19), 8:00-9:00 a.m., W Building Aug. 24-26 (W-F): 7th & 8th Fall Grade Retreat, Register asap (Deadline was 7/27) Aug. 26-28 (F-Su): 12th Grade Fall Retreat, Register asap (Deadline was 7/27) 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. Sept. 21: 8th Grade East Coast Trip Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 21-23 (W-F): 10th & 11th Grade Fall Retreats Sept. 21-24 (W-Sa): 9th Grade Fall Retreat Sept. 28 (W): School Photo Retake Day Sept. 29 (Th): Financial Aid for College Presentation, 7:00 p.m. Oct. 1 (Sa): Knights Annual Fundraiser (parents only), 5:00-9:00 p.m. 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. Oct. 15 (Sa): TKA Open House #1 (Prospective Families) Oct. 21 (F): All School Family Carnival Family Year-At-A-Glance 2022-2023 |
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Welcome New TKA Families and Students! Currently, we are expecting 238 new students this fall (116 in 6th grade, 28 in 7th grade, 17 in 8th grade, 54 in 9th grade, 15 in 10th grade, 6 in 11th grade, 2 in 12th grade). We look forward to greeting you at New Student and New Parent Orientations (details below)! |
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Does My Student Need to Come to Campus on August 8-12? All students are welcome to come to campus during the Week of August 8-12 to set up their lockers and meet others in their grade. However, not all students need to come to campus. Schedule Adjustment and Textbook Pick-Up - Monday (8/8) - Grades 12, 8: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday (8/9) - Grades 11, 7: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday (8/10) - School Closed for Staff Retreat
- Thursday (8/11) - Grade 10, 6: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday (8/12) - Grades 9: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Important Information for School Start Back to School Information:(from email sent Friday, July 22) - Parents: Details here - Please complete the forms in the Family Portal by Monday, August 8
- update emergency contact and medical information
- complete handbook agreement and lunch agreement forms
- select student t-shirt size
- complete student vehicle information for students who drive to school
- Students: Details here
Covid Testing Registration for ALL Students TKA has partnered with Primary Health and BinaxNow for Rapid PCR tests on campus for an as-needed basis. TKA will be testing all students the day before the overnight Fall Retreats and other selective large group activities. All students must be registered in the Primary Health system using this link. A QR code to this link will also be available at the information table in front of the Library. Student/Parent Handbook: Students and parents should review the entire Handbook to ensure all expectations are understood and met. A parent must complete a form in the Family Portal indicating both parents and students have read the handbook. Class Schedules for 2022-2023: Schedules will be available in the portal by the end of the day on Friday, August 5. Student Schedule Changes Digital Certificate: Every new and returning student will need to install the new certificate on any device that will be used on campus in the 2022-23 school year. The certificate must be installed while OFF campus and by August 15. Details here. For questions, email IT at Help.Desk@tka.org. IT Account and Device Information: - All new students must come to campus during textbook pick-up week to get their account information in K-11 lab
- All returning students who have forgotten their passwords can meet with the IT Department in K-11 Lab during textbook pickup week.
Summer Reading Challenge & AP/Honor Summer Assignments: We encourage you to write up a review of the books you've read during the summer on this Summer Reading Response form and submit up to 5 reviews to enter a raffle drawing. Raffle prizes will be drawn at the first Club for Middle and High School winners. Student Dress Expectations 2022-2023: Review slides here. 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. TKA Forms & Handouts Page (Under "Quicklinks" at tka.org): Find fall supply lists, school calendar, all forms, and much more. Please bookmark for future! Library Important Information - Please Read New 7th-12th Graders - Your Student Library Orientation (Lunch Time): Please come to your assigned date to the library at lunch for Library Orientation. Pizza lunch will be provided. Bring your MacBooks and FACTS ID# to set up your library account. - Wednesday, August 17, 9th grade A-L
- Thursday, August 18, 9th grade M-Z
- Friday, August 19, 10th-12th grades
- Monday, August 22, 7th-8th grades
Carpool Sign-Up Form for 2022-23: The first carpool interest list will be emailed to those who sign-up. An update will be sent every two weeks. It will be organized by zip code, so you can contact those parents in your area who are interested and negotiate the days and times you would like to carpool. Does Your Student Require Medication? Please complete this Medication at School Authorization Form. Before ANY medication can be taken during school hours, it is necessary to have specific written orders from your student's physician as well as written authorization from you. If your student has an EpiPen or equivalent, a separate Epipen at School Authorization Form is required as well. For questions, contact Nurse Jen, jennifer.kau@tka.org. School Device Minimum Requirements for 2022-2022: Students will be limited to only one device on TKA's network. The minimum specifications make sure all devices are compatible with classroom applications and other Apple products at TKA, including the Apple TVs. Buying a higher or newer configuration is recommended. For questions, email IT at Help.Desk@tka.org. |
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| Welcome and Photo Day: Monday, August 15 ALL NEW STUDENTS, please join us at Kellogg Stadium for an orientation program followed by a tour, school photo, and free BBQ lunch with ice cream. Arrive at 9:15 a.m. (Pick-up times are 12:15 p.m. for 6th grade and 1:00 p.m. for Grades 7-12) 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 12:00-1:30 p.m.
ALL New & Returning 7th GRADE STUDENTS have a special orientation from 11:00-11:30 a.m. in the Theater.
PHOTOS: All students must have a school photo taken for student ID cards. Information to pre-register for photo and receive QR code will be sent in early August. |
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| New Parent Orientation (Parents Only): Wednesday, August 17, Dinner at 6:00 on Quad; Program from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Program. Hard deadline: Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, August 10, if attending dinner so we can plan accordingly. |
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| Welcome Back Care Packages: Calling All Parents and Students! Send a warm back-to-school treat to your student or to a friend with a personalized note! You can give a Welcome Back Care Package & Note to any student(s) of any grade! The package includes your special message, a premium custom-designed decal, and a variety of sweets! Students will receive this package in their home groups Friday, August 19. Packages can be purchased for $5.00 each through this link. Last day to order is Wednesday, August 17. Packages are made by students of the Sophomore Class. Proceeds will go to the class of 2025. Contents: Personalized note, premium custom decal, fun sticker, Hershey's Kisses, Dum Dums, Tic Tacs, Nerds, Chex Mix, Kit Kat |
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"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: Report Absences, Homework, Grades, Calendar, Forms, Announcements, Facts Payments, Directories, and more! The mobile app District Code is TKA-CA. |
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STUDENT & GRADE SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Certified Lifeguards Needed for Ochevviefest August 24-25. Are you lifeguard certified? Would you love to help provide swimming for our 7th and 8th graders at Ochevvifest? Our TKA Spiritual Life department is looking for two certified lifeguards for: - Wednesday, August 24, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Redwood Glen (You would miss C this block day.)
- Thursday, August 25, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Redwood Glen (You would miss F & G this block day.)
Email kelley.miller@tka.org if you are interested or know anyone who is a certified lifeguard that we could pay. We are hoping to book people soon! |
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. AP & Honors Course Summer Academic Assignments: Details at tka.org/academics/summer. Returning Students ALL Grades - Still Seeking Shadow Hosts: Details here! Sign up by August 30. Incoming 7th Grade Students Need Proof of Tdap Booster: 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. Register to Vote (18-year-olds): Exercise your voting rights.....please register to vote HERE! |
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| Class of 2023 - Time to Book Your Senior Portrait! Now & Forever Studios is are official yearbook photographer. Go to NF-Studios.com and make your appointment today! Yearbook Deadline October 31. |
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Seeking Parent Helpers for Textbook Distribution Week, ` August 8-12: Many shifts are available and all hands help make this process go smoothly! Also, the library would appreciate a few volunteers to help with library orientation August 17-22. |
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Parents, Can You Help at Back-to-School BBQ & Photo Day on Monday, August 15? This is such a great day for our students and an even better way for parents to be on campus, see the students, and meet other TKA parents. No experience is necessary! |
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Returning Parents, Help Us Show TKA's Hospitality to New Parents! We are seeking a few volunteers for Wednesday, August 17, and dessert and fruit donations. |
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PARENT ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES |
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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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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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| 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. **Note: issues with the vendor's website have been resolved! |
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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.amazon.com/ch/77-0287771 before you do your Back-to-School shopping! |
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Knights Annual Fundraiser 2022 Save the Date: 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. |
Seeking Auction Item Donations! Parents, we are seeking your help to donate auction items for the live and online auction. Check out our auction donation wish list here to see how you can help. Donate an auction item here. Questions: josephine.loy@tka.org, 408.481.9900 x 4245 2 More Auction Volunteers (Writing & Procurement) Needed! Volunteers augment the work of paid staff and expand our fundraising capabilities. Parent volunteers are needed for the Knights Annual Fundraiser Auction, which will be held on October 1, 2022. Areas we need parent help include: - Procurement: Secure donations/sponsorships for the auction by visiting or calling local businesses.
- Writing: Write and describe auction packages for online promotion.
- Interested? Kindly contact: josephine.loy@tka.org, 408.481.9900 x 4245
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| 2022-2023 Spiritual Life Theme "Who do YOU say I am?" This year, our Spiritual Life theme is "Who do you say I am?" taken from Luke 9:20. This is the story where Peter proclaims who Christ is. We will use this theme to explore who Christ is, using His "I am" statements in John, as well as looking at statements and stories of who God is elsewhere in Scripture. Our hope is to encourage Christian students to own their faith and to challenge non-Christian students to consider the claims of Christ. Luke 9:20 (NIV) "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "God's Messiah." |
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COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING |
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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 Friday, August 26, 2022.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.
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Knightshine Pianist Need- Not too late to apply! Do you like to play piano? Knightshine needs a second pianist next year and would like to invite anyone interested to contact Mrs. Tuijt at Mariel.Tuijt@tka.org to schedule an appointment. Knightshine is a UC-approved course that fulfills the VPA graduation requirement if you add it as a class in your schedule. |
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| Our Town, High School Play: High School Play Audition Packet due Sunday, August 21, 10:00 p.m. - Video Audition: Sunday, August 21, upload by 10:00 p.m.
- Callbacks: Tuesday, August 23, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- First Rehearsal: Thursday, August 25, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Performances: October 14, 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. and October 15, 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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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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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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High School Fall Sports --- Concussion ImPACT Testing To participate in high school athletics at TKA, a baseline ImPACT Concussion test is needed. The test is taken every other year, so if you have taken it any time AFTER May 2021, then you will not need to take it again. If you have sustained a concussion last year, then you will need to retake it. The computerized test will take 30-40 minutes. After completing it, the test will be valid for 2 years. Some information for those who have never taken the test: - You do not need to prepare for the test by studying or anything.
- This is a baseline test that we keep on record. It's here for the Athletic Trainer's knowledge in the event that you sustain a concussion. With the baseline test, we can compare how your brain is functioning while it's concussed versus when it's at a normal (baseline) level.
Fall Season: High School Sports ImPACT Testing Dates
TODAY: Friday, August 5, 2022: - Football: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
- Girls Volleyball: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
Monday, August 8, 2022: - Cross Country: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
- Girls Tennis: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
- Girls Golf: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
Tuesday, August 9, 2022: - Make-up testing (for all): 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Rooms K-10 and K-11
Please contact Athletic Trainer, Lee.Weaver@tka.org, for any questions regarding Pre-Participation Physicals or ImPACT testing. |
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