TKA ROYAL REMINDERS
April 28, 2023 |
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NOTE: Email may be "clipped" or truncated on some devices, so click on "View Entire Message" link at end. In This Issue: - Current News
- Student & Grade Specific Announcements
- Achievements
- Parent Volunteer Corner
- Parent Activities & Resources
- Spiritual Life
- College & Academic Counseling
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Athletics
- This Week in Sports
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2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Apr. 27-28 (Th-F): Art Show, W Bldg Apr. 28-29: Junior High Play, Anne of Green Gables Apr. 29 : Junior Senior Banquet May 1 (M): College Decision Day! May 1-12: AP Testing May 5 (F): Instrumental Music Spring Concert, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m., Theater May 12-13 (F-Sa): Dance Showcase, 3:30 & 7:00 (May 12); 7:00 p.m. (May 13), Theater May 13 (Sa): New Family Welcome/Math & English Placement, 10:00 a.m., W Bldg May 16 (Tu): Theatre Showcase, 3:30 p.m. May 16 (Tu): "Music of the Knight" Tri-M Honor Society Fundraiser, 6:30-8:30 p.m., W Bldg May 18 (Th): HS & JH Awards Assemblies, Special Schedule May 18 (Th): High School All Sports Awards Night, 7:00 p.m., Theater May 19 (F): Seniors Present All-School Chapel & Yearbook Distribution, Special Schedule May 20-23: Senior Graduation Celebration Trip May 22-25: 2nd Semester Finals, Special Schedule May 25 (Th): 8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal, 12:30 p.m., Gym May 26 (F): 12th Grade Graduation Rehearsal, 12:00 p.m., Kellogg Field May 26 (F): 8th Grade Promotion, 5:00 p.m., Paul Spates Memorial Gym May 27 (Sa): 12th Grade Commencement, 10:00 a.m., Kellogg Field May 27 (Sa): Class of 2023 Grad Night, Long Branch Farms May 29 (M): Memorial Day Holiday, TKA Offices Closed Family Year-At-A-Glance 2022-2023
Next School Year! Family Year-At-A Glance 2023-2024 |
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Seniors: College Decision Day is Monday, May 1! Feel free to wear a T-shirt or sweatshirt announcing your decision of where you will attend college, your GAP year program, or your future occupation!) |
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Parents, We Want to Hear From All of Our Families! Thank you to the 150 families who have completed the survey. Our goal is to have 100% of our families respond by Tuesday, May 9. We request that one person per household complete the survey. |
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May 1-12 AP Testing: The schedule is linked here. - Morning Exams: Students must arrive at the testing location by 7:45 AM.
- Students will be expected to return to their classes after the exam ends.
- Afternoon Exams: Students must arrive at the testing location by 11:45 AM.
- Students will be dismissed from their classes for the exam.
- Required: Students must have to have a picture ID card (TKA ID card or driver's license can be used). No ID = No Admittance
- No Late Admittance: Students will not be allowed to enter the testing room once testing has begun per College Board policies. Please arrive on time.
- Review this full description of what students can and cannot bring to AP testing.
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STUDENT CLUBS & GRADE SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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It's It Ice Cream Sandwiches! The National Junior Honor Society will be selling vanilla and chocolate It's It ice cream sandwiches at lunchtime in the Quad on Wednesday, May 10. Buy your tickets in advance from an NJHS member starting Monday, May 1. Look for Sevvies and Ochos wearing the "I'm Selling It's It! " buttons. You can also buy tickets from Mrs. Ling in D-6. The cost is $3 each. Students, Need a Work Permit for a Summer Job? Students must have a job first, and then you can apply for a work permit using this form. Once you have the job, please fill out your portion of the form, and have your employer fill out their portion of the form. Your parents will need to sign the form as well. When complete, please SCAN & email the application to Registrar@tka.org. Allow 3-5 days for processing. A work permit will be emailed back to you. Are You Looking for some Enrichment this Summer? TKA is offering many fun and challenging summer courses. There is drama, and cooking, and robotics, and writing, and art, and sports, and so much more! Check out the courses and sign up here at www. tka.org/summer. Spaces are limited, so don't delay; sign up today! |
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| Library Makerspace Table: Create an original drawing, painting, digital painting, or collage of an outfit your dad or mom would wear. Turn in your artwork at the library by Friday, May 12 to the Library Staff. Admin Staff will vote between May 15-17. Winners will be announced on May 18. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners. All Library Materials are due to the Library on Monday, May 8. The Library book stacks will not be open for students to check out or look at books and closed until the next school year. |
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6th Grade Event - Save the Date! Wednesday, May 24, 2:15-4:00 p.m. on TKA's Softball Field. Enjoy inflatables, snacks, dessert! FREE! Questions: Stephanie.Huber@tka.org. |
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| 7th Grade End of the Year Party: The 7th grade will be celebrating the completion of the year by having a "Rockin" time at Rockin' Jump San Jose (1901 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95112). The event is Thursday, May 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m. FREE. Parents are responsible for the drop off and pick up of their student. To attend you must: - RSVP Here.
- Print and Bring this TKA permission slip to the SAO by Friday, May 12.
- Fill out this Rockin' Jump online waiver.
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9th Grade End-of-Year Party! Friday, May 26, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Great America. FREE! RSVP Here. Questions: Stephanie.Huber@tka.org. Are You Going to be in High School Next Year? Would you like to take an entire semester's worth of PE in just 3 weeks? If you answered, "Yes!" to both of those questions, then you should sign up for the summer school PE class that Mrs. Schoch is teaching. Taking this class will mean that you can have a yearlong elective in 10th grade! You and your friends can take this fun summer course together and not have to fit it into your schedule during the school year. Sign up here! Senior Worship Night! As our final year comes to a close, we will have one last Senior Worship Night on Thursday, May 11, 7:00-9:00 pm. Please join us for a fun night of worship and fellowship. This is a great time to relax as the year ends and spend time with our class before we leave for the summer. Snacks and drinks provided! See you there! -Phoebe, Yuna, Will H., Lester |
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Class of 2023 Grad Night - Don't Miss Your Final Class Event! Grad Night will be held at Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, May 27. Put on your favorite jeans and flannel shirt, grab a cowboy hat, and some boots, and get ready for a fun country western-themed send-off. We hope all students will join their friends for the last TKA-sponsored evening of fun and games! You won't want to miss it or the amazing Raffle that is planned. The cost of $125 per student includes transportation, a BBQ dinner, and a variety of activities. Purchase a ticket by Wednesday, May 17. All attendees are required to arrive via the bus transportation provided. Check-in at TKA begins at 3:30 p.m. and students return to TKA at 10:00 p.m. |
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Congratulations and Welcome to the 2023 National Honor Society New Members!! Students are selected to the NHS based on their academic achievements, character, leadership skills, and service. We look forward to their contributions this year as they provide a role model that encourages and inspires others to be the kind of people who God made them to be. |
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| Congratulations to the TKA High School Math Team on their recent success at the Stanford Math Tournament. Kaleb So, Kyle Lei, Jacqueline Shan, Rocky Liu, and Jaewoo Park (from left to right in the picture) competed with 41 other teams from California and earned 9th place in the team round. Additionally, Kaleb achieved 2nd place on the General Test for individuals, Kyle received an Honorable Mention for the Algebra Test (placing in the top 25%), and Jacqueline and Jaewoo won 3rd place in the Estimathon competition. |
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Congratulations Knights! These TKA Athletes Signed With Colleges. |
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Staff Appreciation BBQ Lunch |
| THANK YOU PARENTS FOR YOUR CARE, SUPPORT, & GENEROSITY! TKA Teachers & Staff were treated to delicious food all week and encouraged by your signs and emails. We are grateful for YOU! |
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TKA Parents, Please Help Provide Refreshments or Volunteer for New TKA Family Welcome Event - Saturday, May 13. We are seeking baked goodies and volunteers to help welcome new families to TKA. Help us show our famous TKA hospitality! What you do will truly be a blessing to our guests. The baked goodies can be dropped off in the W building on Friday, May 12. |
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Senior Parents, Please Donate Grad Night Raffle Items! Together, we can create a memorable night for our kids! Please help by signing up to donate items for the raffle that will be held at the Grad Night event. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please drop off your donations at the Front Office no later than Friday, May 5. |
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PARENT ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES |
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TKA Summer Programs - Sign Up By Friday, June 2! Space is limited. Details at www.tka.org/summer. - Academic Courses
- Enrichment Classes
- Jr. High Math Essentials
- Debate Camp
- Robotics Camp
- Sports Camps
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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 Resources: Common Ground Parent Seminar: "Finding Balance in the Age of Addiction": Tuesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m (In Person at Sacred Heart School, Atherton). Dr. Anna, Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist, expert on addiction, and author of Dopamine Nation, details how social media apps become drugs by augmenting the features of human connection that make any substance or behavior addictive: Access, quantity, potency, and novelty. Details and Register Here. Free for educators, $10 for public |
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This Week in Senior Chapel and End-of-Year Rally (Grades 6-11): On Thursday the Seniors had their own chapel while the rest of the school enjoyed the first ever GLOW-IN-THE-DARK RALLY! The first game was Human Horseshoes, involving L.E.D. inflatable flamingos, and the second was a glow-in-the-dark twist on Bottle-Flip. Students also heard from Student Body President candidates Miles Clarke and Josh Rivers, and were then dismissed to Home Groups to do their civic duty and vote. Lunch with Otaku! TODAY at 12:30 p.m. in Room F-7, bring your lunch and come and chat with Gwen Leong (Gospel Through Anime speaker and TKA alumni) about Anime, God, and how hobbies intersect with faith. Congratulations 2023-2024 Student Council! Josh Rivers, President; Miles Clarke, Vice President Addi Bartell, Lillah Denis, Cynthia Gao, Gordon Jung, Noah Lee, Jesse McIntyre, Linha Park, Thomas Park, Jackie Shan, Joe Waters, Bea Zorzella Congratulations 2023-2024 Class Officers! - 7th Grade: Ethan Toh, Jake Giles, Ashley Takayama, Aiden Yang
- 8th Grade: Micah Tompkins, Connor Dorflinger, Peyton Flaherty, Yeonu Na
- 9th Grade: Jacob Bae, Rachel Leung, Drew Martinez, Gemma Takayama
- 10th Grade: Andrew Lam, Maya Heeren, Erin Nam, Grace Rao
- 11th Grade: Natalie Chamness, Joshua Taylor, Micah Lokensgard, Aiden Chiu
- 12th Grade: Thomas Tasker, Bryce Sherman, Luke Vierra, Jeremiah Lai
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| Second Harvest Food Drive: During TKA's Drive this year, we hope to fill a virtual barrel with $500 in donations to ensure our neighbors counting on Second Harvest will receive the groceries they need. If you are able to give, you can make a donation to TKA's Spring 2023 Food Drive (every $1 goes towards 2 nutritious meals). |
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COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING |
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CodeHS $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in a Computer Science-related field. Details here. Wheaton College (IL) Summer Institute: Wheaton is a Christian college in Illinois. This program is for rising 10th-12th graders. Details here. Your First Year of College: How to Prepare & Be Successful [+ Infographic] by IvyPanda |
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| TKA Art Show TODAY (Friday, April 28), 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a collection of drawings, paintings, photography, tech-inspired art, ceramics, and sculpture. A beautiful gallery of works by students in an inviting setting. Open viewing to parents, family, guests, and friends of TKA artists and students. This event is free of charge. ~ Mark Anderson, Art Teacher ~ Amy Myers, Digital Photography ~ Noah Sanborn, Digital Art Teacher |
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| Junior High Play, Anne of Green Gables: TODAY and TOMORROW only! Parents, we encourage you to send your students to the Friday afternoon show (April 28) at 3:30 p.m. For a great after-school activity, send them with $10 for admission (unless purchased a ticket online here) and money to buy a snack during intermission! You can pick them up at 5:00 p.m. Synopsis: Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert take a chance on Anne Shirley, a girl of boundless imagination with a mouth to match. As Anne comes of age, her curiosity and wonder may get her in trouble, but ultimately, her capacity for love teaches them all what it means to create and commit to a family. - Anne of Green Gables Cast List
- Reserved Seating Ticket Prices: $10.00/Adult, $7.00/Student
- At-the-door Ticket Prices: $15.00/Adult, $10.00/Student
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| TKA Instrumental Music Concert: Friday, May 5, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public! Join us for a musical journey aboard the luxurious Orient Express. The program tells the tale of a murder most foul, set aboard the Orient Express as it traverses the breathtaking European landscape. Our performers hope to immerse you in the atmosphere of Agatha Christie's classic novel, bringing to life the characters and drama through their music. As the story unfolds, keep your wits about you, and remember that every note, every pause, every musical phrase may hold a clue to the identity of the murderer. Enjoy the ride, my dear friends, and let the music carry you away into a world of suspense and intrigue. All aboard! –Mr. Bortz, Director of Instrumental Music |
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| TKA Dance Showcase "Happily Ever After": This event is free and open to the public! Two days only - Friday and Saturday, May 11-12. |
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VPA Auditions! Read details here to audition for: - Dance: Junior High, High School, Advanced/Ignite - Register by Monday, May 15
- Instrumental Music: Jazz Band, Knights Brigade, String Orchestra - Submit all materials by Thursday, May 18.
- Vocal Music: Junior High Choir, Concert Choir, Knightshine Show Choir - Register to audition by Friday, May 12.
- Yearbook Staff: Applications due Friday, May 12.
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| Music of the Knight Event: Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the W Building. The Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting a semi-formal event featuring performances by students from Knights Brigade, Knightshine, and Knight Club Jazz Band! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and live music as the school year draws to a close. This is a ticketed event, and ticket sales will go towards honoring our seniors during the upcoming graduation ceremony and building up the brand-new Tri-M Music Honor Society. Tickets will also be sold in the Quad on Tuesdays, April 25, May 2, and May 9 (both cash and card/Apple Pay accepted) |
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High School All Sports Awards Night is Thursday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m., Theater. We will be celebrating our amazing high school varsity athletes and their accomplishments over the past year. Awards given out will include Athletes of the Year, Scholar Athletes and our All Knights Team. Please note this is for high school only. TKA Track & Field: Congratulations to the Track & Field Team on a great performance at recent meets! Some highlights are: Sophomore Joshua Taylor placed 5th in the discus (135'-03") and 4th in the shotput (47'-09"). Joshua is the top 15-year-old thrower in all of CCS! Junior Marin Heeren placed 4th in the Long Jump (16'-9.5") is now ranked 5th on the TKA record board. Junior Thomas Tasker broke the TKA school record in the 800 m (1:59.01) and placed 10th overall. The girl's 4x100, made up of Marin Heeren (11th), Juliane Drake (12th), Estella Wu (11th), and Tatyana Robles (11th) grade ran the third fastest time in school history (51.13). Up next on the TKA Track and Field schedule: - TKA Junior High Invitational (15 teams) TODAY, 4:00-8:00 p.m., TKA
- WBAL League Championships at Henry M. Gunn High School on Tuesday, May 2, and Friday, May 5.
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| Mia Bennette (Grade 9) Nominated for Bay Area News Group Athlete of the Week. Mia, a PSP select freshman softball player, came in an impressive second by a small margin to a softball player from a school of over 2000. Congratulations, Mia! |
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Friday, April 28, 2023 4:00 PM TKA - Track 4:00 PM TKA - Tennis Courts 4:00 PM Sacred Heart Preparatory School 4:00 PM Homestead High School 4:00 PM Capuchino High School 4:00 PM TKA - Baseball Field Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00 AM Sacred Heart Preparatory School 11:00 AM TKA - Baseball Field Monday, May 1, 2023 4:00 PM Carlmont High School Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:00 PM TKA - Track 4:00 PM TKA - Tennis Courts 4:15 PM JLS Middle School 5:00 PM JLS Middle School Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:00 PM TKA - GYM 4:00 PM TKA - Baseball Field 4:30 PM Menlo-Atherton High School 4:45 PM Castilleja School 5:30 PM Fremont High School 6:45 PM Fremont High School Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:00 PM TKA - GYM 4:00 PM TKA - Tennis Courts 4:00 PM TKA - Softball Field |
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