The Second Annual QUEST Research Poster Session / Gallery Walk at CCA is on January 24, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This is like a science fair, where students from research courses present their proposals and research, answering questions and gathering feedback from those attending. Robotics will also be bringing robots and projects to share.

The Poster Session / Gallery Walk will be held at the Canyon Crest Academy QUEST Research facility, room C204, on the CCA Campus. This affair is the crowning event of a semester-long course in research methods and techniques. Students will present both research proposals and competed research projects in science fields including biology, physics, and engineering.

This event is open to all: peers and family can see what these students have been working on all semester; local community members or industry professionals can check out the program and consider donating time, resources or money; students in the 8th and 9th grades interested in QUEST can learn about research and engineering programs at CCA. Come see our amazing students! Light refreshments will be provided.

The popular Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Raven Wishes Nights kick off the 2012 year with a focus on Academics, Counseling, and Technology Wednesday, January 11 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Del Mar Hilton (Jimmy Durante Blvd and Via de la Valle).

All parents and supporters of CCA are invited to meet with teachers and administrators one-on-one, learn what is needed to keep CCA’s award-winning programs on top, and make a donation to the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation for needed items and programs.

Academics/Counseling/Technology Raven Wishes Boards will be on display. These boards feature items supported by Foundation donations that are needed to provide faculty support and supplement Academics, Counseling, and Technology needs. You may view the needs lists for Counseling, English, Math, PE, Science & QUEST, Social Sciences, Special Ed, Technology and World Languages.

Admission is free to the January 11 event and complimentary hors d'oeuvres and parking will be provided. Also note that upcoming Raven Wishes Nights are Athletics (February 22) and Envision (March 6).

Join the Grad Nite Team at our January meetings for more exciting Grad Nite news! Choose the time that works best for you: Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 9:15-10:30am in the Cage OR Monday, Jan. 9th, 7-8:30pm in the Media Center. Also, Save the Date: Senior Parent Information Night (SPIN) January 23rd, 7-8:00pm Proscenium Theatre!

Grad Nite is an all-night party held on the CCA campus where seniors safely celebrate graduation with all their classmates. This all-volunteer effort by parents provides a safe and sober environment where seniors can relax and celebrate the night of their high school graduation. For additional information, see the 2012 CCA Grad Nite Page. If you cannot attend the upcoming meetings, but are interested in being a part of Grad Nite 2012, please email us at: ccagradnite@yahoo.com.

High school teens can learn how to prepare for a college interview at a seminar to be held at Canyon Crest Academy, Thursday January 19 January 18 (corrected date) at 7:00pm in the CCA Media Center. Peggy Wallace of Making Conversation, LLC will lead teens in learning how to create an interview opportunity, craft personal talking points, tell memorable strength stories, and make the college admissions interviewer their advocate. All parents and students from the community are welcome to attend. Teens (and their parents) will receive preparation tools and a content-rich handout.

Tickets are $5.00, payable at the door, with proceeds to benefit CCA Counseling, College & Career Services. For additional information, contact Peggy Wallace at Making Conversations, LLC at (760) 803-2641 (or peggy@makingconversation.com).

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) and Canyon Crest Academy Foundation (CCAF) do not endorse or recommend any particular company, service or individual. Conducting this event on CCA's campus does not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by CCA, CCAF or anyone else. This event is being held as a fundraiser by the CCAF.
 

Envision, the Arts at CCA and the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation present the annual Envision: Festival of the Arts celebration, to be held on the CCA campus on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This arts extravaganza is open to the entire community and will feature musical and theatrical performances, film screenings, and showcase student work in digital and fine arts. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this fantastic arts evening!

Go to the Envision Ticket Page
Download the Festival of the Arts Postcard
Download the Festival of the Arts Schedule

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased at the door or online at cca-envision.org. The schedule of events is now available on the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation website — canyoncrestfoundation.org.

Among the many highlights of FOTA, you can enjoy:

• Art & Media — Drawings, paintings, images, photography, and sculpture by Envision Department of Fine Arts Students. Student art and hand-printed T-shirts will be available for purchase.
• Cinema Screening - Original documentaries, dramas, and animated shorts by Envision Film Students. Also appearing are Envision Day class projects from Video/Film, Advanced Video/Film, and ROP Media Production, including CCA-TV reports, documentaries, public service announcements, music videos, and commercials.
• Dance — performances to the music of Muse, Bjork, Freestylers, Underworld, and more.
• Instrumental Music — Grammy Signature School award winning Javanese Gamelan orchestra, Winter concert selections, Jazz Band, and Samba Corvo performances by Envision Instrumental and Vocal Students.
• Vocal Music — Selections from Swedish vocal jazz, The Real Group, holiday favorites, classical, theater and contemporary solo performances by Music Students.
• On Stage — Performances of STOMP!, projects, and selections from the upcoming musical Kiss Me Kate by Envision Theater and Dance Students.
• The Nest — Great drinks and entertainment in this student-run venue. And plan to enjoy dinner or a snack from the latest trend in culinary delights — the SuperQ curbside food truck!

Don’t miss the chance to see the impressive talent of students enrolled in CCA's visual, performing, and digital arts. Meet them and their Envision teachers, and check the Raven Wishes Boards to see the latest items needed by the teachers to keep CCA’s spectacular programs on top! We hope you will take the opportunity to make a gift which will benefit the student's classroom!

December 2011

The next Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:45 AM in the Canyon Crest Academy Faculty Workroom. The agenda is attached.

November 2011

Welcome to the November 2011 issue of the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Newsletter, where we keep you up-to-date on all the activities and events that help us reach CCA's educational programs and priorities through your financial support. In this issue, we recognize your support and highlight Fall activities in counseling, athletics, and Envision.

Workshops to Learn About Athletics & College Admissions

Hosted by the CCA Foundation

October 2011

A series of workshops for the college-bound athlete interested in playing a collegiate sport will be held at Canyon Crest Academy on October 22, October 29, November 5, and November 12, 2011. A parent workshop will be held on November 19, 2011. Cost for the workshops is $175.00, which includes four student-athlete workshops and one parent workshop. To register, visit www.futurecollegeathlete.com and click on the “College Counseling” tab. Space is limited and registration must be completed by October 17, 2011.

The workshops, presented by Future College Athlete, are open to all high school students from any school playing at any level – Divisions I, II, III and Junior College. Grade-specific workshop sessions will be available for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students will receive valuable insights into college admissions and college athletics with presentations by current and former college coaches on the timelines different sports and divisions operate under. Learn about NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College rules and how they may affect the student. Get educated on what coaches are looking for in a student’s resume, emails, and recruiting videos. Listen to guest speakers talk about admissions, SATs, ACTs, scholarships, academic support, strength and conditioning, and much more.

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) and Canyon Crest Academy Foundation (CCAF) do not endorse or recommend any particular company, service or individual. Conducting this event on CCA's campus does not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by CCA, CCAF or anyone else. This event is being held as a fundraiser by the CCAF. A portion of the fees for these programs are donated to CCAF, although, additional time with College Bound Athletes (outside of the on-campus workshop) do not benefit CCAF.

October 2011

The ENVISION Guest Artist Showcase is on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6pm in the Proscenium Theater. This is an opportunity for you to see performances and exhibits by the guest artists who work with your students on a daily basis, as well as some of their ENVISION day teachers. There will be a reception starting at 5:30pm prior to the show to mingle with the artists and see artwork on display. Come check out this FREE presentation from some of the finest teachers/artists in San Diego County and beyond!

October 2011

The next Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM in the Canyon Crest Academy Faculty Workroom. The agenda is attached.