The Royal Weekly
AUGUST 12, 2024
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
First Week Schedule
The first week of school will consist of five 8-period days. We will have a late start (9:22 a.m.) on Wednesday, August 14 followed by periods 1-8. There will be no Chapel or House meetings on Thursday. Block periods for Wednesday/Thursday and House/Chapel gatherings will start the second week of school.
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK – DUE TOMORROW AUGUST 13
At least one parent and every student should read the Student/Parent Handbook. Signature pages need to be digitally signed and submitted by tomorrow, August 13. Log in to Family Portal, then go to “School” (on left) and click on “Resource Documents.” You will find the Student/Parent Handbook and Signature Page under “Newsletter Archives” on the right side. Students were sent their signature page via email last week on August 6th. Per our policy: Students will not be permitted to attend classes beginning August 15 if this form remains unsigned. A student is able to return after they have read through the Handbook and signed electronically.
NEW Parent Coffees
Middle school parents and new high school parents are invited to enjoy a beverage on us and socialize at the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. This will be a great time to connect with other families in the CVCA community. We’ll be outside the Fieldhouse, rain location will be by the tennis courts.
- 7th Grade – Tuesday, August 13 – 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- 8th Grade – Thursday, August 15 – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
- New High School Families – Thursday, August 22 – 7:30-9:00 a.m.
retreat week
ALL of our students will be celebrating the return to school with class retreats to Camp Carl. These are great times to grow as a class, have some fun, and welcome new students. For details about each retreat, go to the Middle School and High School sections of this Royal Weekly. Make sure your registration forms are completed today.
Traffic Flow Reminders
As we prepare for the start of school, there are several things to keep in mind as you navigate student drop-off and pick-up times and locations.
- The Steels Corners bridge is closed going eastbound. It will reopen in October.
- We are continuing to partner with Walsh on traffic delays. Walsh has pushed back the start of their school day by 25 minutes in an effort to reduce traffic.
- Be patient as we all work to manage traffic flow. It will improve over the next couple of weeks as everyone falls into a routine.
- Due to the heavy traffic at the Middle School Entrance, middle school students may also utilize the new high school drop off location and enter through the Athletics side entrance.
- Keep in mind the following drop-off and pick-up instructions, and note that the Rasnick Center is not a drop-off or pick up location:
Before School:
- Students may arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m. ALL students arriving between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. should use the Royals Fieldhouse entrance. No other doors will be open before 7:30 a.m.
- If at all possible, students should arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. and proceed directly to their first class of the day. All entrances are open to students at 7:30 a.m.
- Students should be dropped off at the following doors between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m.: Learning Commons, New Entrance, or Middle School Entrance.
- Students who have parked their cars may enter at the Rasnick Center, but cars may not drop students off there.
- Please do not drop off students at the main entrance after 7:25 a.m. as this space is reserved for school buses.
- The same doors used for drop off may be used for pick up.
- For the safety of all students, it is critical that families pick up students as close to the 2:50 p.m. dismissal time as possible. If a student does not have an extracurricular practice, meeting, or rehearsal, they need to leave campus.
- In order for thorough cleaning to occur each afternoon, the building needs to be clear of students by 3:05 p.m.
- Between 2:50 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. students should transition to their after-school practice or leave campus immediately at 2:50 p.m.
- General supervision will not be provided after 2:50 p.m. Students involved in athletics, fine arts, and other after-school activities are under the supervision of coaches, advisors, etc.
Requesting Course Changes
If you need to request a course change or have a problem with your schedule, please contact your guidance counselor. No class additions or drops are permitted after Friday, August 23, 2024. (Due to class balancing concerns, we cannot honor requests to change class periods – but remain in the same course – or change study halls/PRT.)
- Grades 6-8 (Last Name A-K): Mrs. Marosi, 330-929-0575, ext. 305 or emarosi@cvcaroyals.org
- Grades 6-8 (Last Name L-Z): Mr. Baxter, 330-030-0575, ext. 306 or rbaxter@cvcaroyals.org
- All New High School Students: Mrs. Perrow, 330-929-0575, ext. 302 or mperrow@cvcaroyals.org
- Grade 9: Mrs. Tomich, 330-929-0575, ext. 304 or rtomich@cvcaroyals.org
- Grade 10: Mr. Kasiguran, 330-929-0575, ext. 301 or skasiguran@cvcaroyals.org
- Grade 11: Mrs. Knapp, 330-929-0575, ext. 303 or eknapp@cvcaroyals.org
- Grade 12: Mrs. Fridline, 330-929-0575, ext. 308 or sfridline@cvcaroyals.org
SCHOOL EMAILS
Do you feel like you’re missing some school information? Check out the MY CVCA page to find a list of some of the most recent school emails, including back-to-school information, high school retreats, and more.
PARKING PASSES
All student drivers are required to register their car with the Main Office. Permits are available for $120. More Information can be found HERE.
EDCHOICE SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE LETTERS
The state of Ohio has started sending acceptance letters to families for their EdChoice scholarships. CVCA is required to have a signed acceptance letter on hand for each student for the scholarship to be applied to tuition. Upon receipt of their EdChoice acceptance letter(s), families should check the box to accept the scholarship, then sign and return the letter to CVCA’s Business Office using this Submission Form.
Royal Theatre Kick-off – August 21
The Royal Theatre will hold its season announcement meeting after school on Wednesday, August 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to come learn about The Royal Theatre, what we do, students involvement opportunities, and what shows we’ll be doing this year!
Robotics Introduction Meeting– August 22
The Royal Robotics introduction meeting will be Thursday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 122. Robotics is a STEM program and is available to students in grades 6-12. The team competes as a part of the BEST Robotics program. Parents and students are welcome to attend the introduction meeting. If you have questions please contact head coach Megan Oyster at moyster@cvcaroyals.org.
Parent Back-to-School Night & NEW PARENT MEETING – August 29
All parents are invited to attend this informative evening to meet your student’s teachers who will present overviews of their curriculum and procedures. Although there will not be time for lengthy individual conversations, teachers will answer general questions regarding their objectives and goals. You will follow an abbreviated version of your student’s class schedule. Please have your student fill out his/her Monday class schedule or download a copy from the Family Portal and bring it with you. We will start with first period at 7:00 p.m.
All parents who are new to CVCA are invited to meet beforehand in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. for an optional session with our new student counselors and administrative team. We will share strategies for supporting students and answer the most frequently asked questions of first-year families.
Junior Royals Big Tent Event – August 30
Junior Royals and CVCA Summer Camp families are invited to the Big Tent Event on Friday, August 30 in the Royals Fieldhouse. Enjoy an evening of fun and football with carnival games, inflatables, treats, face painting, and more. Register HERE.
Not already a Junior Royal. Join today to take advantage of all the offerings for our youngest Royals! Learn more HERE.
New Family Tailgate – September 20
Families of new students are invited to the New Family Tailgate event on Friday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. Come meet other new families and CVCA staff. Game tickets are included. Bring the whole family! Register HERE.
- 4:30 p.m. – Food Trucks available for dinner purchases ($5.00 off food tickets will be provided to all new students and their families.).
- 5:30 p.m. – Royals Stadium opens. Mingle, take part in the pre-game fun, and enjoy FREE sweet and salty snacks in your exclusive end zone area.
- 7:00 p.m. – Kickoff! Get FREE entrance to the CVCA vs. Tuslaw football game and cheer on the Royals!
Please Check and Update Your Contact Information
Parents, please be sure your contact information is up to date in the Family Portal so we can be sure to keep you informed.
MIDDLE-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
retreat week
Details and forms for the middle school retreat pages can be found at cvcaroyals.org/middle-school. More information is available below.
PLEASE NOTE: Sixth and seventh grades do not have any classes this week and will start on Monday, August 19. Eighth grade has classes Monday through Wednesday, but none on Thursday or Friday.
Grade 7 – JumpStart
Grade 8 – Launch Point
Middle School Show Choir
Sixth and seventh graders are invited to join the Middle School Royal Rhythm Show Choir. No audition is necessary. The choir rehearses on Mondays, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The first rehearsal will be Monday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m. Come meet the directors and get more information about the Middle School Royal Rhythm Show Choir.
HIGH-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Student Brown Bag Luncheon – August 14
All new high school students are invited to an optional lunch get-together with Mrs. Perrow on August 14 in Room 109. Bring your packed or bought lunch to connect with other new high school students, share about the first few days of school, and receive an overview of Canvas.
High School Retreats - registrations due today
We are excited to celebrate the new year with all of our high schoolers during retreat week at Camp Carl.
- Seniors: August 18-20
- Freshmen: August 19
- Sophomores: August 20
- Juniors: August 20
STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
How to Get Involved
Volunteers are a vital part of the CVCA community. There are some great ways you can get involved while getting to know faculty, staff, and other parents. We have opportunities for both men and women in many different areas and varying time commitments. To find your fit, simply complete this Volunteer Form today, then watch this section of the Royal Weekly for exciting volunteer opportunities!
Ways to support the Mission
There are many easy ways to support the important work being done at CVCA. Check some of them out HERE.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Royals Football “Save My Seat” Program
You have the opportunity to reserve your own assigned and installed premium chairback in a prime location on the 50-yard line for the entire home varsity football season. Leave your gear at home, save time bypassing the ticket booth, ensure you always sit in your favorite spot, and in the process, help support CVCA Football. With a strong renewal response from last year, new seat opportunities are limited. Reserve your seats and regular season home game tickets today with a $120 (per seat) contribution to “Friends of Royals Football.” All proceeds support the Royals Football program. Confirm your order today by sending an email to seats@forfb.org to ensure availability for the first home game on August 30.
Athletic Yard Signs
The CVCA Booster Club has partnered with Signs 330 to offer yard signs for CVCA families. Signs will cost $30 and can be purchased HERE. The order window will close at 11:45 p.m. on August 15. If you have any questions, contact Ben Miller at bmiller@cvcaroyals.org.
Football Game Themes
Dress up and join the fun to cheer on the Royals! 2024 Football Game Student Section Themes:
- August 23 at Streetsboro – Hawaiian Night
- August 30 vs. Lake Catholic – USA
- September 6 at Woodridge – Black-Out
- September 13 at Tuslaw – White-Out
- September 20 vs. Canton South – Country
- September 27 at Triway – Camo
- October 4 vs. Fairless – Jerseys
- October 11 at Northwest – Decades
- October 18 vs. Orrville – Pink Out
- October 25 vs. Manchester – Neon