Week-16 (12\/18\/2022) \u2013 Circular<\/b><\/p>\n
\u0b85\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd<\/span> \u0bb5\u0ba3\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>,<\/span><\/p>\n We are at the halfway point [16th week] of the 2022-23 academic year. It has been an exciting first half of the school year especially after we returned to the in-person curriculum.\u00a0 We wish you and your loved ones a joyful winter break and a prosperous new year, 2023! Thank you all for your wonderful support and we look forward to a strong finish to the 2nd half of 2023!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Upcoming important dates\/events:<\/b><\/p>\n December 18, 2022:<\/span> Test-4\/Project (Adv KG, Grades 2-8)<\/span><\/p>\n December 25, 2022, January 01, 2023: Winter Holidays<\/span><\/p>\n COVID-19 case rates have been on the rise.\u00a0 Winter break and holiday celebrations mean gathering with friends and family, sharing air, and exchanging germs.\u00a0 As we all prepare for the break, now is a great time to take steps to stay healthy and safe:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TVA (Tamil Virtual Academy): <\/b>2023 examination application window is open now. Application along with instructions can be found in the form in the link <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. The last day to apply is Jan 08th, 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For any questions, please contact Mr. Chakara by email [<\/span>link<\/span><\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n Assembly: <\/b>The school will start with an assembly session at <\/span>9:45 AM<\/b> behind the building if weather permits or else it may be postponed to another week.<\/span><\/p>\n Upcoming assembly performance schedule:<\/b><\/p>\n Jan 08, 2023:<\/span> Grade 4, section A (2nd group)<\/span><\/p>\n Jan 15, 2023:<\/span> Grade 3, section A<\/span><\/p>\n Jan 22, 2023:<\/span> Grade 2, section A (1st group)<\/span><\/p>\n Full assembly performance calendar schedule: <\/span>URL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Attendance:<\/b> Attendance is a critical component of our grading system as you all should know. The attendance officer will mark attendance during the live classroom session. Arriving after the assembly or leaving before 11.15 am will be marked as tardy. Don\u2019t forget that 100% attendance for the academic year is recognized at the year’s end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Health Check:<\/b> We\u2019d like to remind you to perform a daily symptom check on your child before sending them to school and keep them at home if they feel ill for any reason. With your support, we can reduce exposure to COVID-19 and other illnesses to protect our school community. Face coverings are suggested for students & individuals on the school campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At-home COVID-19 tests:<\/b> All should have received a free at-home CoVID-19 test kit. We still have a few left and if anyone wants them, feel free to stop by our front office. FDA has extended the expiration dates for these COVID-19 test kits. See here: <\/span>iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (9-to-12-month extension)<\/span><\/a>. The lot code we supplied, 221CO20214, is valid till Feb 13, 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your student (or the volunteer) receives a positive test result, please do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Important links:<\/b><\/p>\n School calendar: <\/span>https:\/\/www.catamilacademy.org\/FolsomSchedule.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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