Field Trip Details:

📍 Destination: Los Potros Mexican Restaurant 
🕙 Departure from School: 10:55 AM
🍽 Restaurant Opens: 11:00 AM (Reservations are already set)
⏳ Return to School: After recess period
📅 Trip Dates:

• Thursday, May 1st – 8R Homeroom 

• Tuesday, May 6th – 8D Homeroom 

• Thursday, May 8th – 8M Homeroom 

Students will miss 4th period, lunch, and recess during the trip. Students will place their orders in Spanish and have another opportunity to practice the etiquette they learned earlier this school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. On Thursday in Spanish class I will be announcing this field trip to the 8th graders. I appreciate your help in making this a great experience for our students!

Best,

--

Elena Sandoval 
Collegedale Academy 
Technology, 4th - 8th grade
Spanish, middle school

office: 423.396.3020
collegedaleacademy.com

5th-8th CA Band Spring Concert
CA Auditorium 
Call time at 6:00 pm 
Concert at 7:00 pm

• Students should wear all black dress clothes (black and white is acceptable if needed).
• Students may leave instrument cases and personal belongings in the band room when they arrive.

Last, eighth-grade band students will be playing for their graduation on Thursday night, April 15.  They will likely need help remembering their instrument that evening and for practice that morning.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Gregory Lindquist
Collegedale Academy
Director of Bands
603-759-8467 cell

Call time is 6:00 pm
All students must be in proper dress code for performance. Improper dress will reduce grade.
Boys - black dress pants, blank or white collared dress shirt(button down), black socks, and black dress shoes. black tie optional
Girls - (1) Black dress or skirt. Must be modest and come below the knees(when sitting). Black or white dress shirt or blouse that is the proper length, modest, and has sleeves.  Black shoes.  Or (2) Girls may wear black slack(instead of Skirt).

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! 🍎

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make our school so special. We’ve planned a week full of thoughtful gestures, and we’d love for you and your child to join in the fun!

Here’s how you can help us show our appreciation each day:

💳 Monday, 5/5 – Send in $3 or more to Mrs. Quigley at the front office to contribute toward gift cards for our amazing teachers.
💐 Tuesday, 5/6 – Brighten your teacher’s day with a flower – handpicked or store-bought (a vase will be ready in the classroom!).
💌 Wednesday, 5/7 – Have your child create a heartfelt card or note to let their teacher know how much they are loved and appreciated.
🍎 Thursday, 5/8 – Show your sweetness! Bring in a fruit (we’ll have a basket to collect them).
🎁 Friday, 5/9 – We’ll present the gift cards to our beloved teachers!

In addition to these daily surprises, each grade level is providing a special lunch for our staff:

• Monday, 5/5 – 6th Grade

• Tuesday, 5/6 – 7th Grade

• Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade

Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or help supervise students during lunch:

🍽️ Lunch Food Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56498158-camiddle

🧑‍🏫 Student Supervision Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56499701-lunch

Let’s shower our educators with the love, gratitude, and appreciation they so deeply deserve. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
Angella Cho
📞 706-428-4244

Our last field trip to the Air, Space, and Rocket Museum will be in Huntsville, Alabama, this Monday, May 5, 2025. This is an amazing trip, and the kids love it. Pray for good weather because there are rides outside that the kids love. We will leave at 8 AM and arrive home between 4 and 5 PM. We will have a text sent to let you know when we are an hour away. This is a long day for everyone, so a prompt pick-up is greatly appreciated.

I am looking for 10 parents willing to be chaperones for this trip. The museum is large and widespread, so smaller groups are much easier to deal with. If you would be willing to go

Your child may wear jeans/school shorts/skorts and a red school polo shirt. If your child does not have a red one, another school polo is fine. It is helpful to be able to quickly scan for red shirts when we are on field trips. 

Please pack a lunch that CAN BE THROWN AWAY with your child's name on it. The bus is parked far away, and it is too difficult to bring back. 

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! 🍎

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make our school so special. We’ve planned a week full of thoughtful gestures, and we’d love for you and your child to join in the fun!

Here’s how you can help us show our appreciation each day:

💳 Monday, 5/5 – Send in $3 or more to Mrs. Quigley at the front office to contribute toward gift cards for our amazing teachers.
💐 Tuesday, 5/6 – Brighten your teacher’s day with a flower – handpicked or store-bought (a vase will be ready in the classroom!).
💌 Wednesday, 5/7 – Have your child create a heartfelt card or note to let their teacher know how much they are loved and appreciated.
🍎 Thursday, 5/8 – Show your sweetness! Bring in a fruit (we’ll have a basket to collect them).
🎁 Friday, 5/9 – We’ll present the gift cards to our beloved teachers!

In addition to these daily surprises, each grade level is providing a special lunch for our staff:

• Monday, 5/5 – 6th Grade

• Tuesday, 5/6 – 7th Grade

• Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade

Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or help supervise students during lunch:

🍽️ Lunch Food Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56498158-camiddle

🧑‍🏫 Student Supervision Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56499701-lunch

Let’s shower our educators with the love, gratitude, and appreciation they so deeply deserve. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
Angella Cho
📞 706-428-4244

Field Trip Details:

📍 Destination: Los Potros Mexican Restaurant 
🕙 Departure from School: 10:55 AM
🍽 Restaurant Opens: 11:00 AM (Reservations are already set)
⏳ Return to School: After recess period
📅 Trip Dates:

• Thursday, May 1st – 8R Homeroom 

• Tuesday, May 6th – 8D Homeroom 

• Thursday, May 8th – 8M Homeroom 

Students will miss 4th period, lunch, and recess during the trip. Students will place their orders in Spanish and have another opportunity to practice the etiquette they learned earlier this school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. On Thursday in Spanish class I will be announcing this field trip to the 8th graders. I appreciate your help in making this a great experience for our students!

Best,

--

Elena Sandoval 
Collegedale Academy 
Technology, 4th - 8th grade
Spanish, middle school

office: 423.396.3020
collegedaleacademy.com

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! 🍎

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make our school so special. We’ve planned a week full of thoughtful gestures, and we’d love for you and your child to join in the fun!

Here’s how you can help us show our appreciation each day:

💳 Monday, 5/5 – Send in $3 or more to Mrs. Quigley at the front office to contribute toward gift cards for our amazing teachers.
💐 Tuesday, 5/6 – Brighten your teacher’s day with a flower – handpicked or store-bought (a vase will be ready in the classroom!).
💌 Wednesday, 5/7 – Have your child create a heartfelt card or note to let their teacher know how much they are loved and appreciated.
🍎 Thursday, 5/8 – Show your sweetness! Bring in a fruit (we’ll have a basket to collect them).
🎁 Friday, 5/9 – We’ll present the gift cards to our beloved teachers!

In addition to these daily surprises, each grade level is providing a special lunch for our staff:

• Monday, 5/5 – 6th Grade

• Tuesday, 5/6 – 7th Grade

• Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade

Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or help supervise students during lunch:

🍽️ Lunch Food Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56498158-camiddle

🧑‍🏫 Student Supervision Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56499701-lunch

Let’s shower our educators with the love, gratitude, and appreciation they so deeply deserve. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
Angella Cho
📞 706-428-4244

Ackerman Auditorium
Call Time 6:15 pm 
Start Time 7:00 pm 

CAE Dress: Concert Black & White
CAM Dress: Formal Concert Attire
Suzuki Class: Dress Clothes of Choice (Church Attire Appropriate)

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! 🍎

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make our school so special. We’ve planned a week full of thoughtful gestures, and we’d love for you and your child to join in the fun!

Here’s how you can help us show our appreciation each day:

💳 Monday, 5/5 – Send in $3 or more to Mrs. Quigley at the front office to contribute toward gift cards for our amazing teachers.
💐 Tuesday, 5/6 – Brighten your teacher’s day with a flower – handpicked or store-bought (a vase will be ready in the classroom!).
💌 Wednesday, 5/7 – Have your child create a heartfelt card or note to let their teacher know how much they are loved and appreciated.
🍎 Thursday, 5/8 – Show your sweetness! Bring in a fruit (we’ll have a basket to collect them).
🎁 Friday, 5/9 – We’ll present the gift cards to our beloved teachers!

In addition to these daily surprises, each grade level is providing a special lunch for our staff:

• Monday, 5/5 – 6th Grade

• Tuesday, 5/6 – 7th Grade

• Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade

Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or help supervise students during lunch:

🍽️ Lunch Food Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56498158-camiddle

🧑‍🏫 Student Supervision Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56499701-lunch

Let’s shower our educators with the love, gratitude, and appreciation they so deeply deserve. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
Angella Cho
📞 706-428-4244

Field Trip Details:

📍 Destination: Los Potros Mexican Restaurant 
🕙 Departure from School: 10:55 AM
🍽 Restaurant Opens: 11:00 AM (Reservations are already set)
⏳ Return to School: After recess period
📅 Trip Dates:

• Thursday, May 1st – 8R Homeroom 

• Tuesday, May 6th – 8D Homeroom 

• Thursday, May 8th – 8M Homeroom 

Students will miss 4th period, lunch, and recess during the trip. Students will place their orders in Spanish and have another opportunity to practice the etiquette they learned earlier this school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. On Thursday in Spanish class I will be announcing this field trip to the 8th graders. I appreciate your help in making this a great experience for our students!

Best,

--

Elena Sandoval 
Collegedale Academy 
Technology, 4th - 8th grade
Spanish, middle school

office: 423.396.3020
collegedaleacademy.com

Spring Concert Information!

It’s hard to believe that Spring Concert is this Thursday, but it is!  Please read through the following information carefully, and text or call if you have any questions.

When:  Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m.  

Where:  Collegedale Academy Auditorium (high school)

Call Time for students:  5:15 p.m. at CA Middle.  We will have a pizza supper together and then begin transporting the equipment over to the high school.  If you are not planning to eat pizza with us, you need to arrive at 5:30 p.m. at CA Middle.  

What to wear:  Wear your black performing arts polo shirts with jeans.  Make sure they are nice jeans, without holes and rips.  Wear whatever shoes are comfortable for you.  

Packing Up:  Plan to stay after the concert to pack up all the equipment and help transport it back to the school.  We will need to take it all the way up to our room since there is no class on Friday.  EVERYONE is required to stay and help with pack and transport.  

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! 🍎

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make our school so special. We’ve planned a week full of thoughtful gestures, and we’d love for you and your child to join in the fun!

Here’s how you can help us show our appreciation each day:

💳 Monday, 5/5 – Send in $3 or more to Mrs. Quigley at the front office to contribute toward gift cards for our amazing teachers.
💐 Tuesday, 5/6 – Brighten your teacher’s day with a flower – handpicked or store-bought (a vase will be ready in the classroom!).
💌 Wednesday, 5/7 – Have your child create a heartfelt card or note to let their teacher know how much they are loved and appreciated.
🍎 Thursday, 5/8 – Show your sweetness! Bring in a fruit (we’ll have a basket to collect them).
🎁 Friday, 5/9 – We’ll present the gift cards to our beloved teachers!

In addition to these daily surprises, each grade level is providing a special lunch for our staff:

• Monday, 5/5 – 6th Grade

• Tuesday, 5/6 – 7th Grade

• Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade

Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or help supervise students during lunch:

🍽️ Lunch Food Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56498158-camiddle

🧑‍🏫 Student Supervision Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45AAAD2BA6F58-56499701-lunch

Let’s shower our educators with the love, gratitude, and appreciation they so deeply deserve. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
Angella Cho
📞 706-428-4244

Caroliers Friday Concert 
This is a Free, Ticketed Event
Start: 1:15 pm
Formal Concert Attire & 
Musical Theatre Costume from the 1700's-1800's

This is a Free, Ticketed Event
Call Time: 6:30 pm 
Concert Time: 8:00 pm

Formal Concert Attire & 
Musical Theatre Costume from the 1700's-1800's

WHAT TO BRING for 8th GRADE CLASS TRIP –

The following is a guideline for the class trip. Please try not to bring too many extra items with you. We will have limited cargo space. Besides, who wants to carry a whole bunch of stuff around?

DRESS CODE:
Dress comfortably. Make sure that your shoes are right for walking. Remember, we will be walking a lot, so make smart choices. Flip-flops may be great for the bus ride, but will not be a good idea for roller coasters, volleyball, etc. You must wear shoes with a closed toe for King’s Island amusement park. Clothing with inappropriate or offensive wording is not acceptable. Bring socks to wear with bowling shoes. Girls’ shorts MUST have an inseam of at least 5 inches. They cannot cut up higher on the side, but must be the same length all the way around the leg. (Female chaperones will have a ruler so that length can be verified before girls leave their hotel rooms.) Tennis skirts with built-in shorts are not approved. Girls may wear sleeveless tops with straps at least 1 inch wide on the shoulder – no spaghetti straps allowed. Crop top shirts are not acceptable. You should be able to raise your arms without your bare tummy showing. Girls may wear yoga pants as long as their shirt comes down to the top of their legs. These rules apply on the bus ride as well as all daily activities. Concerning swimwear, boys and girls alike may want to wear shorts and shirts made for water sports when we go to the water park. Sometimes, water slides can be rough on the skin. All swimsuits must be modest. All students, please bring a swimsuit cover-up to wear as you walk through the hotel to and from the water park. Ladies should be careful about swimwear with high-cut legs, and low-cut backs and necklines. Two-piece suits are fine as long as girls wear a dark colored tank-top or other shirt over them. No bare tummies, please. All chaperones have the authority to ask students to change clothes if your choice appears not to follow the guidelines. Check with one of the teachers if you need clarification at any time.

CHAPERONES: We appreciate your willingness to take an active role in this trip. This means that all adults are also agreeing to abide by the rules established for the students such as dress code, curfew, etc. Thank you!

OTHER ITEMS: Medications should be checked with your chaperone. Parents, please give any special instructions to the adult who will be in charge of your child’s group. Incidentals like sunscreen, sunglasses, ball cap, and fun games for the bus like Rook, Apples to Apples, UNO, might be good to bring along.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: With the safety and privacy of students in mind, no cell phones, computers, iPads or their equivalents will be allowed on this trip. Every student will be with an adult at all times. Chaperones will have a phone and will gladly allow students to call home to check in with parents when they feel the need. Adults will also be taking lots of pictures to document the trip. These photos will be shared with your historian. If any unapproved electronics are found – even if they are not being used – they will be confiscated. There will be a $50 fine for each confiscated item. Personal music players may be used with earbuds, but content must be appropriate for a CA school function. Money. You may want to bring a little cash in case you decide to play an arcade game or buy a personal item. Remember, though, that all your expenses will be covered. The school is not responsible for any lost or missing property.

WHAT TO BRING for 8th GRADE CLASS TRIP –

The following is a guideline for the class trip. Please try not to bring too many extra items with you. We will have limited cargo space. Besides, who wants to carry a whole bunch of stuff around?

DRESS CODE:
Dress comfortably. Make sure that your shoes are right for walking. Remember, we will be walking a lot, so make smart choices. Flip-flops may be great for the bus ride, but will not be a good idea for roller coasters, volleyball, etc. You must wear shoes with a closed toe for King’s Island amusement park. Clothing with inappropriate or offensive wording is not acceptable. Bring socks to wear with bowling shoes. Girls’ shorts MUST have an inseam of at least 5 inches. They cannot cut up higher on the side, but must be the same length all the way around the leg. (Female chaperones will have a ruler so that length can be verified before girls leave their hotel rooms.) Tennis skirts with built-in shorts are not approved. Girls may wear sleeveless tops with straps at least 1 inch wide on the shoulder – no spaghetti straps allowed. Crop top shirts are not acceptable. You should be able to raise your arms without your bare tummy showing. Girls may wear yoga pants as long as their shirt comes down to the top of their legs. These rules apply on the bus ride as well as all daily activities. Concerning swimwear, boys and girls alike may want to wear shorts and shirts made for water sports when we go to the water park. Sometimes, water slides can be rough on the skin. All swimsuits must be modest. All students, please bring a swimsuit cover-up to wear as you walk through the hotel to and from the water park. Ladies should be careful about swimwear with high-cut legs, and low-cut backs and necklines. Two-piece suits are fine as long as girls wear a dark colored tank-top or other shirt over them. No bare tummies, please. All chaperones have the authority to ask students to change clothes if your choice appears not to follow the guidelines. Check with one of the teachers if you need clarification at any time.

CHAPERONES: We appreciate your willingness to take an active role in this trip. This means that all adults are also agreeing to abide by the rules established for the students such as dress code, curfew, etc. Thank you!

OTHER ITEMS: Medications should be checked with your chaperone. Parents, please give any special instructions to the adult who will be in charge of your child’s group. Incidentals like sunscreen, sunglasses, ball cap, and fun games for the bus like Rook, Apples to Apples, UNO, might be good to bring along.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: With the safety and privacy of students in mind, no cell phones, computers, iPads or their equivalents will be allowed on this trip. Every student will be with an adult at all times. Chaperones will have a phone and will gladly allow students to call home to check in with parents when they feel the need. Adults will also be taking lots of pictures to document the trip. These photos will be shared with your historian. If any unapproved electronics are found – even if they are not being used – they will be confiscated. There will be a $50 fine for each confiscated item. Personal music players may be used with earbuds, but content must be appropriate for a CA school function. Money. You may want to bring a little cash in case you decide to play an arcade game or buy a personal item. Remember, though, that all your expenses will be covered. The school is not responsible for any lost or missing property.

WHAT TO BRING for 8th GRADE CLASS TRIP –

The following is a guideline for the class trip. Please try not to bring too many extra items with you. We will have limited cargo space. Besides, who wants to carry a whole bunch of stuff around?

DRESS CODE:
Dress comfortably. Make sure that your shoes are right for walking. Remember, we will be walking a lot, so make smart choices. Flip-flops may be great for the bus ride, but will not be a good idea for roller coasters, volleyball, etc. You must wear shoes with a closed toe for King’s Island amusement park. Clothing with inappropriate or offensive wording is not acceptable. Bring socks to wear with bowling shoes. Girls’ shorts MUST have an inseam of at least 5 inches. They cannot cut up higher on the side, but must be the same length all the way around the leg. (Female chaperones will have a ruler so that length can be verified before girls leave their hotel rooms.) Tennis skirts with built-in shorts are not approved. Girls may wear sleeveless tops with straps at least 1 inch wide on the shoulder – no spaghetti straps allowed. Crop top shirts are not acceptable. You should be able to raise your arms without your bare tummy showing. Girls may wear yoga pants as long as their shirt comes down to the top of their legs. These rules apply on the bus ride as well as all daily activities. Concerning swimwear, boys and girls alike may want to wear shorts and shirts made for water sports when we go to the water park. Sometimes, water slides can be rough on the skin. All swimsuits must be modest. All students, please bring a swimsuit cover-up to wear as you walk through the hotel to and from the water park. Ladies should be careful about swimwear with high-cut legs, and low-cut backs and necklines. Two-piece suits are fine as long as girls wear a dark colored tank-top or other shirt over them. No bare tummies, please. All chaperones have the authority to ask students to change clothes if your choice appears not to follow the guidelines. Check with one of the teachers if you need clarification at any time.

CHAPERONES: We appreciate your willingness to take an active role in this trip. This means that all adults are also agreeing to abide by the rules established for the students such as dress code, curfew, etc. Thank you!

OTHER ITEMS: Medications should be checked with your chaperone. Parents, please give any special instructions to the adult who will be in charge of your child’s group. Incidentals like sunscreen, sunglasses, ball cap, and fun games for the bus like Rook, Apples to Apples, UNO, might be good to bring along.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: With the safety and privacy of students in mind, no cell phones, computers, iPads or their equivalents will be allowed on this trip. Every student will be with an adult at all times. Chaperones will have a phone and will gladly allow students to call home to check in with parents when they feel the need. Adults will also be taking lots of pictures to document the trip. These photos will be shared with your historian. If any unapproved electronics are found – even if they are not being used – they will be confiscated. There will be a $50 fine for each confiscated item. Personal music players may be used with earbuds, but content must be appropriate for a CA school function. Money. You may want to bring a little cash in case you decide to play an arcade game or buy a personal item. Remember, though, that all your expenses will be covered. The school is not responsible for any lost or missing property.

Graduates, please arrive at 6 pm to line up 
Parents may sit in the sanctuary to reserve seats

🎓Dear 8th Grade Graduates and Families,

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special celebration in honor of our amazing 8th Grade Class of 2025!

Let’s come together to celebrate this exciting milestone with an evening full of fun, games, and great company. Get ready for glow-in-the-dark games, volleyball, corn hole, an obstacle course, and more!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 15th
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📍 Location: Farrow Farm, 5767 Tallent Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363

🎉 What to Bring:

• Casual Clothes to Play 

• A $10 contribution (Please drop off with Mrs. Quigley at the CA Middle Front Desk)

• A willingness to jump in and help—we’d love volunteers to make the night a success!

🎓Dear 8th Grade Graduates and Families,

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special celebration in honor of our amazing 8th Grade Class of 2025!

Let’s come together to celebrate this exciting milestone with an evening full of fun, games, and great company. Get ready for glow-in-the-dark games, volleyball, corn hole, an obstacle course, and more!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 15th
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📍 Location: Farrow Farm, 5767 Tallent Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363

🎉 What to Bring:

• Casual Clothes to Play 

• A $10 contribution (Please drop off with Mrs. Quigley at the CA Middle Front Desk)

• A willingness to jump in and help—we’d love volunteers to make the night a success!