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SCHOOL CLOSED- Winter Break

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EARLY DISMISSAL- 11 AM

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Holiday Virtual Cafe

December 18, 2020/ 7 PM
Enjoy contemporary holiday music of all traditions performed by students of all majors.  This is a FREE event.

A Google Form link will be distributed the week before to RSVP to the event. Once you RSVP, you will receive a Zoom link that you can use to tune in to the live performance.

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Theatre: Children’s Show

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts senior theatre majors present, The Magic Mirrors and the Magic Royale, a fun-filled web series in five installments. In a magical world, four characters work together to defeat the evil dragon keeping them apart. On the journey, they discover that, even in the toughest of times, teamwork and friendship can get them through. Suitable for ages 5 – 9.

December 11, 2020/ 7 PM
Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult

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Literary Arts Lodge Readings Series

The Charter Arts Literary Arts Lodge Readings Series
December 11, 2020/ 6PM
Free. Donations welcome to benefit Café the Lodge.

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School Board Meeting

Board of Directors

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Literary Arts: Grade-Level Readings

Literary Arts: Virtual Grade Level Readings Showcase
December 4, 2020/ 6 PM

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First Friday: Winter Art Exhibit Opening

The Charter Arts Visual Arts Department presents its Winter Exhibition.

It will be available to view online from December 4, 2020- December 30, 2020.

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Virtual Music Festival Performance

December 3, 2020/ 7 PM

The Charter Arts Music Department presents four virtual music festivals instead of the typical fall performance calendar. These Music Festivals will feature recorded performances and projects from across both the Instrumental and Vocal departments!

Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult.

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SCHOOL CLOSED- Thanksgiving Break

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EARLY DISMISSAL- 11 AM

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Ed Camp

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Virtual Dance Soup

Virtual Dance Soup
November 19-21, 2020/ 7 PM
The Charter Arts Dance Department proudly presents its first-ever virtual Dance Soup Concert. This year senior solo themed works will be featured that students developed based on various current events. The show will also include collaborations between dance majors in different class years who worked entirely remotely to create work they recorded from their homes and then became a “dance on camera” through using various editing software.

Dance Soup is a meaningful avenue for students to showcase a diverse array of choreographic expressions, all while exploring the effects of their artistic choices.

Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult

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Virtual Music Festival Performance

Virtual Music Festival Performance
November 18, 2020/ 7 PM

The Charter Arts Music Department presents four virtual music festivals instead of the typical fall performance calendar. These Music Festivals will feature recorded performances and projects from across both the Instrumental and Vocal departments!
Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our SHOW SPONSOR for this event, Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University.

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Family Engagement Session- Mindfulness for Caregivers

Mindfulness for Caregivers by Shanthi Project

Join us for a virtual training session, Mindfulness with Shanti Project – Part 2 on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM. Mindfulness increases focus, builds resilience, and strengthens our ability to respond rather than automatically react to our environment. In this training, we’ll explore simple mindfulness concepts and strategies for coping with stress and connecting with ourselves and others.

Shanthi Project is a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to more than 4,000 children and adults annually across the Greater Lehigh Valley and New Jersey. Committed for more than a decade to education and advocacy, they are an established agency in the Trauma-Informed Education Movement, and the local authority on building resilience in an increasingly complex 21st-century world.

If you were unable to attend Mindfulness with Shanti Project – Part 1, no worries!  We still welcome you to attend Part 2!  To get an idea of why mindfulness is important and the training that Shanti Project offers, watch these two videos:

Why Mindfulness is a Superpower

Introduction to Mindfulness Mondays

To register for this session on November 18th at 6:00 PM,  CLICK HERE.

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Admissions Open House for Prospective Students

This event is designed for prospective students and their families to learn more about Charter Arts.

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Literary Arts Lodge Readings Series- Canceled

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Virtual Cafe

Virtual Café
November 12, 2020/ 7 PM
Enjoy an evening of great music as students of all majors perform contemporary covers and original music.

RSVP is a MUST!  Use this link to RSVP and then the meeting instructions will be sent to you the day of the event.

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Wednesday Lunch & Learn Arts Series

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First Friday: InVision Photography Festival Exhibit

The Charter Arts Visual Arts Department will launch its virtual exhibition:  InVision Photography Festival.

The exhibit will be available to view through November 30, 2020.

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EARLY DISMISSAL- 11 AM for Students/ Teacher In-Service

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End of Quarter 1

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Virtual Music Festival Performance

 

Virtual Music Festival Performance
November 5-, 2020/ 7 PM

The Charter Arts Music Department presents four virtual music festivals instead of the typical fall performance calendar. These Music Festivals will feature recorded performances and projects from across both the Instrumental and Vocal departments!
Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our SHOW SPONSOR for this event, Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University.

 

 

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Family Engagement Session- Mindfulness for Caregivers

Mindfulness for Caregivers by Shanthi Project

Join us for virtual training sessions on Mindfulness on November 4th and 18th at 6:00 pm, offered by Shanthi Project. Mindfulness increases focus, builds resilience, and strengthens our ability to respond rather than automatically react to our environment. In this training, we’ll explore simple mindfulness concepts and strategies for coping with stress and connecting with ourselves and others.

Shanthi Project is a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to more than 4,000 children and adults annually across the Greater Lehigh Valley and New Jersey. Committed for more than a decade to education and advocacy, they are an established agency in the Trauma-Informed Education Movement, and the local authority on building resilience in an increasingly complex 21st-century world.

To register for the first session on November 4th at 6:00 pm, CLICK HERE.

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“Don’t Look Under the Bed” Virtual Escape Room Launch

“Don’t Look Under the Bed”: Virtual Escape Room

A virtual haunted escape room game details three bedrooms that share the woeful tale of children who once inhabited them. With clues and riddles hidden throughout, you will have to crack the code to escape!

Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult. BUY TICKETS

Launch on October 30, 2020. Available through November 1, 2020.

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IceHouse Tonight: Songwriters Cafe

This FREE event is produced by the Charter Arts Music Department in partnership with FIG Bethlehem and IceHouse Tonight.

Follow the Facebook Event

LINK to the Youtube Premiere Event

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Virtual Music Festival Performance

December 17, 2020/ 7 PM

The Charter Arts Music Department presents four virtual music festivals instead of the typical fall performance calendar. These Music Festivals will feature recorded performances and projects from across both the Instrumental and Vocal departments!

Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult

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Charter Arts Foundation Zombie Fun Run

Charter Arts Foundation's Zombie Fun RunHelp the Charter Arts Foundation reach its 2020/2021 financial finish line by joining the 2nd Annual Zombie Fun Run this fall.

Run or Walk Anywhere, Anytime between October 25-November 11.

This year’s Run will be a virtual event keeping our community’s safety and convenience in mind.

Encourage your family and friends to get outside, exercise, and enjoy some fall foliage before the cold sets in.

Registrants can participate from anywhere so call your relatives out of state and do it “together.” Dress up in the spirit of Halloween, go all out zombie, or just wear your favorite
workout clothes – it’s all up to you!

Registration is $30 per runner, $5 per Charter Arts student, and children under 5 are free.

All proceeds to benefit the Charter Arts Foundation.

Be one of the first 100 registrants to receive a free t-shirt!!

We hope to return next year to our 5K course in South Bethlehem but for now, we are
running the distance at a distance!

Thank you to our event sponsors!

 

 

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Admissions Open House for Prospective Families

Come meet us (virtually)!

We look forward to meeting you at our Virtual Admissions Open House on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 6:00 PM.

This event is designed for prospective students and their families to learn about Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum and to learn about the admissions process.
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The evening will include a General Session with Charter Arts’ Director of Admissions and Assessments, Ann Marie Squerrini, and members of the Charter Arts Administration.  Families can also choose to attend additional breakout sessions with Artistic Directors, Core Chairs, Specialized Services, and more!

Click here to access the itinerary and login information.

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SCHOOL CLOSED- Fall Break for Students/ PD for Teachers

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Literary Arts Lodge Readings Series

For the past five years, the Charter Arts Literary Arts Department has partnered with
Café the Lodge for its monthly Readings Series. The department continues this tradition in the virtual world.Students will present a variety of original work.

To attend the event, use the following meeting link: meet.google.com/brp-cnfe-qbs

Attendees can also continue to support Café the Lodge through donation or by placing an order from the restaurant’s terrific menu:  https://www.rhd.org/program/cafe-the-lodge/
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School Board Meeting

Board of Directors

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Family Engagement Session

Charter Arts is partnering with the Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) to share strategies with families to support students during remote learning and beyond.

Each CHC session will be 45 minutes in length and will be offered at two different times (12:00pm or 7:00pm) to allow for flexibility in viewing these sessions.

The session on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, will focus on Managing Emotions: techniques and resources to use during crisis situations.

UPCOMING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Family Engagement Event Schedule

Family Engagement Policies:

Title I Family Engagement Policy
Title I Right to Know Letter
Title I School/Family Compact
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Admissions Event- Transfer Tuesday

Charter Arts is still seeking candidates in certain grade levels and artistic majors for the current 2020-2021 school year. Therefore, the Admissions Office has set aside time on Tuesdays for virtual admissions events that are designed for parents/guardians of prospective students who are interested in auditioning for the current 2020-2021 school year.
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The 45-minute session conducted by Charter Arts’ Director of Admissions and Assessments, Ann Marie Squerrini, provides a great opportunity to learn more about Charter Arts’ curriculum and admissions process. In addition, attendees will learn about the process of transferring to Charter Arts from a child’s current school if he/she is accepted after audition.  The session will include a valuable Q & A session.
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Session Dates:Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6 PM

Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 10 AM

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 10 AM

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 6 PM

To RSVP, please email communications@charterarts.org.  Please provide the names of those who would like to attend.

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First Friday: Visual Arts Fall Exhibition

Charter Arts participates in South Bethlehem’s First Friday celebrations throughout the school year.

OCTOBER 2020 FIRST FRIDAY

The Charter Arts Visual Arts Department presents its Virtual Fall Exhibition, with a kick-off on October 2, 2020. This Back to School showing of the department’s Spring 2020 includes examples of in-class and personal series work from grades 10-12 plus alumni.

The virtual exhibit will be available to view through October 31, 2020.

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Financial Aid Seminar for Seniors

“An Evening About the FAFSA, Institution Granted Financial Assistance, and Scholarships”

Thursday, September 24, 2020
5:30 PM
Virtual Event
Use the RSVP Link provided in the letter below
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The School Counseling Department is hosting a two-part seminar series this fall designed specifically to prepare the Class of 2021 for their lives after graduation from Charter Arts.
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Admissions: Transfer Tuesday Session

Charter Arts is still seeking candidates in certain grade levels and artistic majors for the current 2020-2021 school year. Therefore, the Admissions Office has set aside time on Tuesdays for virtual admissions events that are designed for parents/guardians of prospective students who are interested in auditioning for the current 2020-2021 school year.
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The 45-minute session conducted by Charter Arts’ Director of Admissions and Assessments, Ann Marie Squerrini, provides a great opportunity to learn more about Charter Arts’ curriculum and admissions process. In addition, attendees will learn about the process of transferring to Charter Arts from a child’s current school if he/she is accepted after audition. The session will include a valuable Q & A session.

To RSVP, please email communications@charterarts.org. Please provide the names of those who would like to attend.

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Vocalist/Songwriter’s Cafe

Join the Charter Arts Music Department for its first Virtual Cafe of the 2020-2021 Season.  The department has been producing Vocalist and Songwriter’s Cafe events for over ten years.  The events are usually held at Godfrey Daniels, one of the nation’s most legendary listening rooms.  Charter Arts is grateful to Godfrey Daniels for their steadfast support of these events over the years, and students look forward to performing there again soon!

Reservations are a MUST!

Use the RSVP button below and the login link for the event will be sent to you.

 

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“It’s Time: Applying to College” Seminar for Seniors

“It’s Time: Applying to College” – Seminar

Thursday, September 24, 2020
7 PM
Virtual Event
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The School Counseling Department is hosting a two-part seminar series this fall designed specifically to prepare the Class of 2021 for their lives after graduation from Charter Arts.

READ MORE & RSVP

 

 

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Back to School Family Engagement Night

Check back for more information coming soon.

This is a virtual event.

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Transfer Tuesday Admissions Event

This virtual admissions event is designed for parents of prospective students who are interested in auditioning for the current 2020-2021 school year.  This 45-minute session is a great opportunity to learn more about Charter Arts and to ask questions.

The session is conducted by Charter Arts’ Director of Admisssions and Assessments, Ann Marie Squerrini.

If you would like to RSVP, please email communications@charterarts.org.

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Charter Arts’ ArtsWalk Fundraiser

This event has been extended through September 13, 2020.   You can still participate on a walk on your own time in your community on your own time through Sunday, or if you would prefer to just make a donation, there is a donation button on the race site.  Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, and we appreciate those who can still jump on board to help us reach our fundraising goal.

Join us for the first fundraiser of the 2020-2021 school year.  Sign up to walk in your local community and support Charter Arts.  Enjoy local art and share your pics with the hashtag #chartswalk.

Share the above link with your community and family members. When they commit to Walk for the Arts – remind them to register on behalf of a Charter Arts student! Students will be entered into a raffle for top prizes for every $100 earned! Sign up is free, click the DONATE button at the top of the screen to sign up and make a donation in your student’s name.

Raffle Prizes include:

First Prize: Apple AirPods
Second Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card
Third Prize & Fourth Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Cards
Any registered walker who raises $50.00 or more by September 4, 2020, will receive an ArtsWalk T-shirt!

Prizes and T-shirts will be distributed directly to each walker in late-September. Raffle chances will be awarded to each registered walker who raises $100.00 or more. Prize winners will be announced on the Charter Arts Facebook Page and Instagram the week of September 15, 2020. Prizes will be distributed by mail in late September to the respective winners.

 

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SCHOOL CLOSED- Labor Day

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SCHOOL CLOSED

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Student Orientations/Meetings

Please check your grade-level Google classrooms or your charterarts student email addresses.

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Student Supply Pick Up (cont.)

Student Schedule Disbursement & Supply Pick-up

Monday, August 31st
8:00 – 11:00 am Students last names A-E
Noon – 3:00 pm Students last names F-L

Tuesday, September 1st
8:00 – 11:00 am Students last names M-R
Noon – 3:00pm Students last names S-Z

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First Day of School/Student Supply Pick Up

Student Schedule Disbursement & Supply Pick-up

Monday, August 31st
8:00 – 11:00 am Students last names A-E
Noon – 3:00 pm Students last names F-L

Tuesday, September 1st
8:00 – 11:00 am Students last names M-R
Noon – 3:00pm Students last names S-Z

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Board of Directors Meeting

Click on the Board of Directors link below to access the meeting login information and the meeting agenda.

Board of Directors

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Teacher In-Service

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Music Department Virtual Meet & Greet for Incoming Students & Parents

Welcome to the Family: A Virtual Meet and Greet for Incoming Music Students and Parents 
 
Please join students and faculty from the Music Department on Tuesday, August 18th at 7 PM for a Virtual Meet and Greet/Q&A Session for incoming music students.  Hosted by some of our most dedicated students, this session will be a great opportunity for new music students to see and hear from current students and faculty.  Attendees will receive an overview of life as a successful music major at Charter Arts.   
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You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of both students and faculty.  Vocal and Instrumental Majors welcome. Please note, this event is nonmandatory and unrelated to the official school-run orientation meetings. The event will be hosted on Google Meet, and a link will be emailed to all families of incoming students the day before the event.  Please reach out to Tom Maher, tmaher@charterarts.org for questions or more information.
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