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CAREER ACADEMY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY PRINCIPAL NEWSLETTER 2023-24

12/15/23

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Final Exams are next week. Finals will be on Monday, December 18 for periods 1 – 4. Tuesday, December 19 for periods 5 – 8.

1. NO CASB CLUBS NEXT WEEK. There will be no CASB sponsored clubs next week at CASB. Boys and Girls Club will still run on Monday and Tuesday.
2. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 WILL BE E-LEARNING DAYS!The school will still be open for students that need to come to CASB, buses will still run, and breakfast and lunch will be served. More information can be found, HERE.
3. THE BIG MIGRATION. Parents and Guardians that were able to make it to CASB earlier in the month and last night heard more information regarding movement starting for the 2nd semester in January. Career Academy High School will be spreading out and students will have 3 locations to report to: the current building, Building 3919 (the building to the north of CASB), and downtown to the Career Academy Future Lab/Portage School of Leaders. Important information can be viewed, HERE. High School students have more information that was discussed during Seminar with Mr. Garstka.
4. PICK-UP AFTER SCHOOL. Please make sure your students are going to the correct side of the building for pick up. High School is on the side with the parking lot and Middle School should be on the south side.
5. SUBJECT: PERU 2025 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

 Hello Families,

Due to this busy holiday season and several requests, EF is extending the student discount to Friday, December 22^nd at midnight! Take advantage of this $200 early enrollment discount to ensure you reserve your spot on this trip.

Here’s the link where you can enroll:  www.eftours.com/2692211BH

If you have questions, or if there’s anything else you need, don’t hesitate to contact the EF Traveler Support Team at 800-665-5364

6. ALL THINGS ATHLETICS

 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETICS

Eligibility check in January will be based on your first semester grades.  All athletes must be passing 6 or more credits to be eligible for sports at Career Academy.

GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL – The season starts on January 8th.  Practice at Career from 4-6pm.  Reach out to Coach Isaac Moore for information.  [e-mail].  Get connected to the Band App here.  You must have a physical to participate.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Softball workouts will begin the week of January 10th. Get connected to the Band App here.

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK

Practices this week are Monday & Tuesday from 3:45-5pm.  Get connected to the Band Apphere.  Reach out to Coach Cameron Mester for more information – [e-mail]

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

Mon 12/18 – Middle School Boys Basketball @ Success 5:00pm (last game)

Tue 12/19 – High School Boys Basketball C & JV team @ Success 6:15pm

Thu 1/04 – High School Girls Basketball @ Career 6:00 pm

Thu 1/04 – High School Boys Basketball C, JV, & V @ Success 4:30 pm

Admission Costs:  MS Games $3/$1, HS or Combined Games $5/$2

CAREER ACADEMY GEAR

Looking for cool gear.  Check out the new Trailblazer store through Eventlink.  These options are available at any time.  https://teamstore.frecklesgraphics.com/shop/careeracademysouthbend01/

BROADCASTED GAMES

Watch Home Basketball Games (and some away) online with a subscription to the NFHS Network.  This is available for all basketball at all levels.   https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail

**THE PHYSICAL FORM IS ATTACHED HERE.

See current game schedules here

Have a great weekend! Hopefully your students are studying hard for final exams.

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

12/8/23

 

Happy Friday CASB Families,

 

On Wednesday, CASB was officially approved to change the school calendar. Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21 will be E-Learning Days for CASB middle and high only. Information went out that day, if you didn’t see the full information, you can view it, HERE

. There will be no Career Academy after school clubs that whole week. Students must be picked up at 3:45. Boys and Girls Club is still to be determined.

 

1. The Big Migration. Parents and Guardians that were able to make it to CASB earlier in the month and last night heard more information regarding movement starting for the 2nd semester in January. Career Academy High School will be spreading out and students will have 3 locations to report to: the current building, Building 3919 (the building to the north of CASB), and downtown to the Career Academy Future Lab/Portage School of Leaders. Important information can be viewed, HERE. High School students have more information that was discussed during Seminar last week with Mr. Garstka.
2. Winter School. High School students interested in making up their 1st quarter or 2nd quarter grade over Holiday Break can do so by signing up for Winter School. Students will work through Edmentum to make up a grade they weren’t happy with from 1st or 2nd quarter to be able to obtain a credit in the course. If you are interested, please fill out the link: HERE. If you have any questions, ask Mr. Garstka ([e-mail]) or Dr. Esper ([e-mail]). Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, December 13th.
3. Final Exams. Final Exams at Career Academy will be on Monday, December 18 for periods 1 – 4. And Tuesday, December 19 for periods 5 – 8.
4. Pick-Up After School. Please make sure your students are going to the correct side of the building for pick up. High School is on the side with the parking lot and Middle School should be on the south side.
5. 10 Girls Club. 10 Girls Club will resume in February with a field trip. There will not be any meetings until that time. Thank you.
6. All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

All athletes must be passing 6 or more classes to be eligible for sports at Career Academy.

High School Softball

Softball workouts will begin the week of January 10th. Get connected to the Band App here.

High School Track

Practices this week are Monday & Thursday from 3:45-5pm.  Get connected to the Band App here.  Reach out to Coach Cameron Mester for more information – [e-mail]

Girls Middle School Basketball – Make sure you have your physical on file.  Open gyms are on most Friday’s from 4-5 @ Success Academy.  Reach out to Coach Isaac Moore for information.  Start date is immediately after winter break – [e-mail].  Get connected to the Band App here.

Spring Sport Athletes:

Get your physicals now!  Turn them into the athletic office!  High School track workouts begin after Thanksgiving.  High School Baseball/Softball workouts will begin the week of January 15th.  Middle School track workouts will begin early March.

Upcoming Home Events:

Mon 12/11 – High School Boys Basketball C team @ Success 6:00pm

Mon 12/11 – High School Girls Basketball @ Success 7:30pm

Wed 12/13 – High School Boys Basketball @ Success 6:00pm

Thur 12/14 – High School Girls Basketball @ Success 6:00pm

Thur 12/14 – High School Boys Basketball C team @ Success 7:30pm

Fri 12/15 – High School Girls Basketball @ Success 6:00pm

Admission Costs:  MS Games $3/$1, HS or Combined Games $5/$2

Career Academy Gear

Looking for cool gear.  Check out the new Trailblazer store through Eventlink.  These options are available at any time.  https://teamstore.frecklesgraphics.com/shop/careeracademysouthbend01/

Broadcasted Games

Watch Home Basketball Games (and some away) online with a subscription to the NFHS Network.  This is available for all basketball at all levels.   https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail

**The physical form is attached here.

See current game schedules here

 

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly