Career Academy Weekly Principal Newsletter 2022-23

3/24/2023

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Next Friday is our school showcase from 3 pm – 7 pm. We will have exhibits for everyone. We would love to see you at the evening and show off the amazing things going on at Career Academy. Conferences will be from 10 am – 1 pm through Zoom only. You can see the High School link that is currently being edited, HERE.We will send out specific instructions the day before conferences so that everyone has the link at the top of their email.

Community Service Opportunity. CASB needs volunteers to help clean out the Temple Beth-El building on March 27^th from 4:30 – 7:30pm. We are looking for kids and adults to help with this task. Anything that is left in the building when we arrive will be trash and needs to be removed to dumpsters and out of the building. Please feel free to come help clear out the building. We have several school groups attending.
Baby Pictures of Seniors for Spirit Club. The Spirit Club is asking for baby pictures from the seniors. Please submit them to Ms. Blackwell at ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.
Prom. Junior/Senior Prom will be on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $35/person. Sophomores are invited by invite only. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.
Sign Up for 3^rd Quarter Replacement Grade School. CASB will be hosting 3^rd quarter make-up school for High School students again. See the message below from Dr. Esper regarding what it is and how to sign up.
1. Did you fall behind in quarter 3? Is there a class or 2 classes you need to correct in order to be able to get your semester credit?
2. If any of these describe you, then 3^rd Quarter Correction School may be for you! Classes will be assigned by 3/29 and you will be able to work at your own pace to complete them by 4/16 at midnight and can vary over a wide range of subjects. There are no required meetings, but an instructor is available via email and over zoom all Spring Break. If you are interested, please fill out the survey link HERE.
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. Grade checks take place approximately every 2 weeks and all eligibility checks are done after each grading period.

Upcoming Home Events

Home baseball & softball will be played at Boland Park this year – 2952 N. Bendix Dr.

Free admission to home baseball and softball events

3/30 – HS Softball 5:30 @ Boland Park – season opener weather permitting

4^th & 5^th Grade Girls Basketball League

The high school girls basketball coaches will be running a 4^th & 5^th grade girls basketball league for Success Academy students. Please see the flyer and sign up sheet attached. Forms can be turned in at Success in the main office to Tracie Day or at Career Academy to Coach Beth Brown. Girls Basketball Flyer

Have a great weekend! Spring Break will start April 1.

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

3/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Friday CASB Families!

The 3^rd quarter has come to an end. Students 3^rd quarter grades will be finalized by Tuesday evening. Please check PowerSchool under the Q3 for students overall grade for the quarter. If you have questions regarding PowerSchool or grades, please let us know.

Parent/Teacher Conference and Showcase Night. CASB conferences are going to look a little different than they have in the past. If you would like to speak to a teacher regarding grades, performance, etc. please sign up to meet virtually. Staff members will meet virtually from 10 am to 1 pm. Staff will then have an hour to each lunch from 1 pm to 2 pm. Staff and students will then be given time to set up for our showcase night. We are inviting everyone – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, community members, etc, etc, etc to come to the showcase night. Students will showcase the amazing things they are doing at CASB. We will have the Hacienda Tattoo Taco truck for families to buy and enjoy dinner.
Community Service Opportunity. CASB needs volunteers to help clean out the Temple Beth-El building on March 27^th from 4:30 – 7:30pm. We are looking for kids and adults to help with this task. Anything that is left in the building when we arrive will be trash and needs to be removed to dumpsters and out of the building. Please feel free to come help clear out the building. We have several school groups attending.
Baby Pictures of Seniors for Spirit Club. The Spirit Club is asking for baby pictures from the seniors. Please submit them to Ms. Blackwell at ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.
Buses Next Week. We will be short buses on Tuesday afternoon. There is a chance we will not be able to run a shuttle that afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update you Monday afternoon to make sure you can make arrangements.
Prom. Junior/Senior Prom will be on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $35/person. Sophomores are invited by invite only. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.
Sign Up for 3^rd Quarter Replacement Grade School. CASB will be hosting 3^rd quarter make-up school for High School students again. See the message below from Mr. Esper regarding what it is and how to sign up.
1. Did you fall behind in quarter 3? Is there a class or 2 classes you need to correct in order to be able to get your semester credit?
2. If any of these describe you, then 3^rd Quarter Correction School may be for you! Classes will be assigned by 3/29 and you will be able to work at your own pace to complete them by 4/16 at midnight and can vary over a wide range of subjects. There are no required meetings, but an instructor is available via email and over zoom all Spring Break. If you are interested, please fill out the survey link next week.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

High School Boys Basketball All-Conference

Congratulations to the following boys basketball players for earning all-conference awards this season.

Academic All-Conference – Anand Ristow

1^st Team All-Conference – Tyvon Henry

2^nd Team All-Conference – Jacary Spates

4^th & 5^th Grade Girls Basketball League

Softball Fundraiser

The softball team is selling World’s Finest Chocolate bars. We are trying to raise money for the portable outfield fence required at the new location where we will play softball . If you see a softball player, please buy chocolate from them or see Mrs. Druyos if you want a whole box!

Track Team Store

Looking for cool Career Academy clothing options? Buys something from the Track Team Store which closes on Monday 3/20! Click here

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

3/10/2023

Happy Friday CASB Families,

The end of the 3^rd quarter is on Friday, March 17. Please make sure students are getting their assignments and missing work turned in. This is the last weekend to get caught up on assignments. Reminder also that there is no school on Monday, March 13. We will see everyone back in the building on Tuesday, March 14.

1) Vaccine Clinic at CASB. CASB will be holding a vaccine clinic on March 21. Please sign up using the link in the flyer, HERE.

2) Senior Speech Survey. A CASB Senior is writing an informative speech and has asked for this survey to go out in the newsletter. If you have time to take the survey, please click HERE.

3) Baby Pictures of Seniors for Spirit Club. The Spirit Club is asking for baby pictures from the seniors. Please submit them to Ms. Blackwell at ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.

4) Buses Next Week. We will be short 1 big yellow bus on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning and afternoon and Friday morning and afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up and drop off students at CASB. Morning route times will adjust and there will NOT be a bus at Success while we make a quick run in the mornings. Bus will leave Success at 6:50 and then return to get the rest of the students. Please make arrangements. Afternoon will have some delays with only the 1 bus. If you can pick up at Career, please pick up at Career. Thank you.

5) Spanish Club Fundraiser

Our Traveling Trailblazers are hosting a dine-in/carry-out fundraiser at Chiptole on March 15th! All proceeds will be used to cover the cost of bus fees and other materials in preparation for our upcoming summer trip. Use the code in the link, HERE.

6) Thank you to all the families that attended the bowling night. We plan to do another family engagement event and hope we see the same number of people attending! Sorry for those of you who weren’t able to bowl.

7) Prom. Junior/Senior Prom will be on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $35/person. Sophomores are invited by invite only. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.

8) All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

High School Boys Sectional Victory!

Congratulations to the high school boys basketball team that won our first school sectional game in history! They defeated Laville in the first game to advance to the sectional championship of the state tournament. Thank you to everyone who attended the game and made the drive out to North Judson!

4^th & 5^th Grade Girls Basketball League

Softball Fundraiser

Have a great 3 day weekend!!! See you back on Tuesday, March 14.

Thanks,

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

3/3/2023

Happy Friday CASB Families!

Our first round of testing at the secondary level has come and gone. All Juniors took the SAT this week. Testing has settled down until after Spring Break. After Spring Break will be all Middle School testing, please be on the lookout for testing schedules starting the week of April 17. All Middle school students will take the ILEARN.

1) Bowling Night. CASB will be hosting a free family bowling night at Chippewa Bowl on Tuesday, March 7. See the flyer, HERE.

2) Dress Code and Handbook Reminder. Please remind students they can have clear water bottles with clear liquids in the building, no bags in classrooms – they must remain in lockers throughout the day, and follow the dress code which includes no graphic t-shirts or external prints on sweatshirts and no leggings.

3) Afternoon Pick Up. If you need to pick up your student before dismissal at 3:45, you MUST pick them up before 3 pm. We have too many cars pulling in through the exit and going the wrong way.

4) Prom. Junior/Senior Prom will be on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $35/person. Sophomores are invited by invite only. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.

5) Spanish Club Fundraiser

6) All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Career & Success staff and students get into HOME games free with their ID’s

Friday 3/3 – HS BBB Sectional @ North Judson 8:00pm

Saturday 3/4 – MS GBB Tournament @ Success 10:00 am (this is the girls last game)

High School Boys Basketball Sectionals

The sectional game was postponed from Friday to Saturday. We now play at 1:00 EST at North Judson High School. We will play Laville. If we win the game at 1:00 then we will play again at 8:00 pm. Good luck boys!

Softball Fundraiser

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

2/24/23

Happy Friday CASB Families!

Next week will be a busy week for the high school. We have ALL JUNIORS taking the SAT on Wednesday morning, March 1. And every high schooler will be attending a field trip. Please make sure you are getting the permission slip back by end of the day on Monday so we can create our groups. Thank you.

Afternoon Pick Up. If you need to pick up your student before dismissal at 3:45, you MUST pick them up before 3 pm. We have too many cars pulling in through the exit and going the wrong way.
High School Field Trip – March 1. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors are going to be invited to go on a field trip on Wednesday, March 1. We are clearing high school side of the building out so we can have a quiet testing environment for the Juniors. More information and permission slips will be sent home as we finalize details and locations. Paper permission forms were sent home today.
1. Students will be visiting places of business in the morning. We have around 10-15 different locations, aligned to student pathways, that they will be visiting.
2. Students will be going on a college visit in the afternoon.
3. Permission Slip can be viewed, HERE. Also, a paper permission slip was sent home with your high school student on Friday. All permission slips must be turned in by Tuesday, February 28.
Indiana University South Bend “Welcome to Campus”. Please see the flyer to IUSB’s visit day on February 25, HERE.
Dress Code and Handbook Reminder. Please remind students they can have clear water bottles with clear liquids in the building, no bags in classrooms – they must remain in lockers throughout the day, and follow the dress code which includes no graphic t-shirts or external prints on sweatshirts and no leggings.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Springs Sports Information

LAST WEEK TO JOIN SPRING SPORTS – BY MARCH 1ST YOU MUST BE GOING TO PRACTICE AND HAVE ALL PAPERWORK SUBMITTED

All athletes will need a physical and 3-strike packet on file to participate in spring sports. All spring sports have started their workouts to prepare for the season. The last day to join is March 1^st for spring sports.

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Career & Success staff and students get into HOME games free with their ID’s

Friday 3/3 – HS BBB Sectional @ North Judson 8:00pm

Saturday 3/4 – MS GBB Tournament @ Success 10:00 am (this is the girls last game)

High School Boys Basketball Sectionals

The sectional game will be played on Friday March 3^rd at approximately 8:00 EST at North Judson High School. We will play the winner of Laville vs. Hebron.

Softball Fundraiser

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

2/17/23

Happy Friday CASB Families!

Morning Drop Off Reminder. Please remember in the mornings when you are dropping off to pull onto Crescent Circle on the entrance farthest away from the school. This is to prevent backups leaving the parking lot and heading back onto Nimtz. Thank you.

Afternoon Pick Up. If you need to pick up your student before dismissal at 3:45, you MUST pick them up before 3 pm. We have too many cars pulling in through the exit and going the wrong way.
Liability Form for Maker Space. Success and Career Academy were fortunate to be the recipients of an E3 grant from the state of Indiana. Part of that grant has allowed us to establish a maker and exploration space at each building. This space is full of an assortment of wonderful equipment from 3D printers to laser engravers. We are super excited to have your student be able to use their respective space and to that end we are asking parents to fill out the liability form below. Please feel free to direct any questions to Dr. Esper at aesper@careeracademysb.com.

https://forms.office.com/r/g6dAr5Uu3G

Junior SAT – Wednesday March 1. All Juniors will take the SAT on March 1. Please see information, HERE.
High School Field Trip – March 1. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors are going to be invited to go on a field trip on Wednesday, March 1. We are clearing high school side of the building out so we can have a quiet testing environment for the Juniors. More information and permission slips will be sent home as we finalize details and locations. Paper permission forms were sent home today.
1. Students will be visiting places of business in the morning. We have around 10-15 different locations, aligned to student pathways, that they will be visiting.
2. Students will be going on a college visit in the afternoon.
3. Permission Slip can be viewed, HERE. Also, a paper permission slip was sent home with your high school student on Friday. All permission slips must be turned in by Tuesday, February 28.
Indiana University South Bend “Welcome to Campus”. Please see the flyer to IUSB’s visit day on February 25, HERE.
Spanish Recruitment Video.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Career & Success staff and students get into HOME games free with their ID’s

Tuesday 2/21 – HS BBB JV/V @ Success 6:30pm (this is the boys last home game)

Thursday 2/23 – MS GBB 1 game @ Career 5:00 pm

Cheer Senior Night & Highlights

The high school cheer team will be honoring its seniors tonight after the JV basketball game. Approximate time is 7-7:30pm @ Success. Come out and support your seniors – Bri’Auna Cutler, Nadia Casarez, Ceyarra Davis, and Shyenne Davis!

*The cheer team competed at the Triton Cheer Competition last week and came back with the 3^rd place trophy in the co-ed division and they earned the Spirit Stick for most spirited team at the competition. Congratulations cheerleaders!

Outside Group Opportunities

See the attached flyer for information on Lacrosse in our area. These teams are looking for more athletes to join and will help teach beginners as well!

South Bend Bears Flyer

See the flyer attached for open gym, basketball, and other activity opportunities at the boys and girls club.

Connect 2 Be the Change Open Gym (4) (2).pdf

Springs Sports Information

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

2/9/23

Happy Thursday CASB families!

Reminder that tomorrow, Friday, February 10 is an E-Learning Day. Students will NOT report to CASB, but they WILL have classwork for all 8 class periods. This is our last scheduled E-Learning Day for the 22/23 school year.

Morning Drop Off Reminder. Please remember in the mornings when you are dropping off to pull onto Crescent Circle on the entrance farthest away from the school. This is to prevent backups leaving the parking lot and heading back onto Nimtz. Thank you.
Liability Form for Maker Space. Success and Career Academy were fortunate to be the recipients of an E3 grant from the state of Indiana. Part of that grant has allowed us to establish a maker and exploration space at each building. This space is full of an assortment of wonderful equipment from 3D printers to laser engravers. We are super excited to have your student be able to use their respective space and to that end we are asking parents to fill out the liability form below. Please feel free to direct any questions to Dr. Esper at aesper@careeracademysb.com.

https://forms.office.com/r/g6dAr5Uu3G

Junior SAT – Wednesday March 1. All Juniors will take the SAT on March 1. Please see information, HERE, that was sent to Juniors and their families on Monday.
High School Field Trip – March 1. All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors are going to be invited to go on a field trip on Wednesday, March 1. We are clearing high school side of the building out so we can have a quiet testing environment for the Juniors. More information and permission slips will be sent home as we finalize details and locations.
8^th Grade to High School Information Night. If you attended the first meeting and wanted to look at that slides from our presentation, you can, HERE. Our next information night is going to be on Thursday, February 23. Please RSVP for the event on February 23 HERE.
Safe School Hotline. Career Academy has a safe school hotline for students/parents/guardians to contact the school. You can read the letter, HERE, for more information. Call line and Text line information. To make a report, students can call from any phone to 1-800-41-VOICE, ext. 359 (418-6423) to share the information. Students also have the option to text the number (614)-426-0240, then type: TIPS.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Career & Success staff and students get into HOME games free with their ID’s

Saturday 2/11 – Senior Night Celebration @ Success (ceremony at 5:45 with varsity game only to follow)

Tuesday 2/14 – MS GBB @ Career 5:30pm

Thursday 2/16 – HS C-Team @ Success 6:00 pm

Friday 2/17 – HS BBB JV/V @ Success 6:00 pm

Boys Basketball Senior Night

The high school boys basketball team will be honoring its seniors on Saturday February 11th. SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 5:45 @ Success with varsity game to follow. Come out and support your seniors – Tony Blackwell, Kevin Carouthers, Eli Costello, Tyvon Henry, Jaren Kenny, Jacary Spates, Andrew Sutherland, Tonjia Wingo, & Eli Winston.

Outside Group Opportunities

See the attached flyer for information on Lacrosse in our area. These teams are looking for more athletes to join and will help teach beginners as well!

South Bend Bears Flyer

See the flyer attached for open gym, basketball, and other activity opportunities at the boys and girls club.

Connect 2 Be the Change Open Gym (4) (2).pdf

Springs Sports Information

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have an amazing weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

2/3/23

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Safe Schools Letter. HERE. Career Academy has a safe school hotline for students/parents/guardians to contact the school. You can read the letter for more information. Call line and Text line information. To make a report, students can call from any phone to 1-800-41-VOICE, ext. 359 (418-6423) to share the information. Students also have the option to text the number (614)-426-0240, then type: TIPS.
CASB PTO. Career Academy is interested in re-starting the PTO. If you have any interest, please fill out the information HERE.
8^th Grade to High School Information Night. Thank you to the 8^th graders and families that attended the Information Night on January 31^st. If you attended the meeting and wanted to look at that slides from our presentation, you can HERE. Our next information night is going to be on Thursday, February 23. Please RSVP for the event on February 23 HERE.
Liability Form for Maker Space. Success and Career Academy were fortunate to be the recipients of an E3 grant from the state of Indiana. Part of that grant has allowed us to establish a maker and exploration space at each building. This space is full of an assortment of wonderful equipment from 3D printers to laser engravers. We are super excited to have your student be able to use their respective space and to that end we are asking parents to fill out the liability form below. Please feel free to direct any questions to Dr. Esper at aesper@careeracademysb.com.

https://forms.office.com/r/g6dAr5Uu3G

All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Monday 2/6 – MS GBB 5:15 @ Career followed by HS C Team BBB @ 7:00 pm

Wednesday 2/8 – HS C Team BBB 6:00 @ Success

Friday 2/10 – MS GBB 5:30 @ Career

Saturday 2/11 – HS BBB JV/V 6:00 @ Success – SENIOR NIGHT FOR BOYS BASKETBALL (

Boys Basketball Senior Night

The high school boys basketball team will be honoring its seniors on Saturday February 11th. Please come congratulate Tony Blackwell, Kevin Carouthers, Tyvon Henry, Jaren Kenny, Jacary Spates, & Eli Winston

Career Academy Track Store

Purchase cool clothing, hats, backpacks, and gear but the store closes Monday 2/6!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ombAtPagRp

Outside Group Opportunities

See the attached flyer for information on Lacrosse in our area. These teams are looking for more athletes to join and will help teach beginners as well!

South Bend Bears Flyer

See the flyer attached for open gym, basketball, and other activity opportunities at the boys and girls club.

Connect 2 Be the Change Open Gym (4) (2).pdf

Springs Sports Information

All athletes will need a physical and 3-strike packet on file to participate in spring sports. All spring sports have started their workouts to prepare for the season.

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

1/27/23

Happy Friday CASB Families,

We have quite a few events coming up. Remember that Friday, February 10^th will be an e-Learning Day for all students and that we do not have school on February 20^th.

CASB PTO. Career Academy is interested in re-starting the PTO. If you have any interest, please fill out the information HERE.
8^th Grade to High School Information Night. Any 8^th grade parent/guardian needs to attend one of our 8^th grade to High School information nights. Our first will be Tuesday, January 31. Please RSVP, HERE.
ALL JUNIORS TESTING. All Juniors will take the SAT on March 1, 2023. This is an Indiana Department of Education requirement. Please make sure your junior student is here at CASB on that day!
3^rd Quarter Clubs. Please see the list of clubs HERE.
Dress Code. Please make sure students are following dress code when we return from break. You can see the CASB dress code: HERE.
1. Reminders: No bags carried to classes in the building and no outside coats are to be on.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Monday 1/30 – MS GBB 5:30 @ Career

Saturday 2/4 – HS BBB Varsity only 2:00 @ CAREER

Girls Basketball Sectional Game

The high school girls basketball sectional will be at North Judson on Friday February 3^rd at 6:30 pm EST. Come cheer on your Lady Trailblazers!

LaCrosse Opportunity

Please see the attached flyer for information on Lacrosse in our area. These teams are looking for more athletes to join and will help teach beginners as well!

South Bend Bears Flyer

Springs Sports Information

All athletes will need a physical and 3-strike packet on file to participate in spring sports. All spring sports have started their workouts to prepare for the season.

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

1/13/2023

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Just like that the new semester has started. Reminder that we do not have school on Monday in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Schedules. Student schedules should be all correct at this time. Please reach out to Mrs. Solberg, lsolberg@careeracademysb.com, if you have questions about your students’ schedule.
3^rd Quarter Clubs. Please see the list of clubs HERE.
Dress Code. Please make sure students are following dress code when we return from break. You can see the CASB dress code: HERE.
Spanish Club. Spanish club meetings are starting back up on Tuesday, January 17 in room 1.13 from 4 pm – 5 pm.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Tuesday 1/17 – MS GBB 5:30 @ Success & HS GBB SENIOR NIGHT to follow

Thursday 1/19 – HS BBB C Team 7:30 @ Success

Saturday 1/21 – HS BBB JV/V 5:30 @ Success

Girls Basketball Senior Night

Girls basketball senior night is THIS TUESDAY! Come support Adreania, Gabby, Katelyn, and Da’Nae. Game starts around 7:00.

Other News

Vote for Tyvon Henry to be the MaxPreps player of the week. Click on this link and vote as many times as you want! Voting closes on 1/16.

Springs Sports Information

All athletes will need a physical and 3-strike packet on file to participate in spring sports. All spring sports have started their workouts to prepare for the season.

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

12/22/2022

Happy Thursday CASB Families,

The first semester has flown by, and we are now on our Holiday Break. Students who are enrolled in Winter School have the opportunity to replace a quarter grade to possibly pass the semester and get a credit. Please reach out to Dr. Esper or Mr. Garstka if you have questions, and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Staff members final grades need to be submitted by January 9, so first semester grades will be finalized on January 10. Students return to CASB on January 10. We hope everyone has a wonderful break and we look forward to the start of the 2^nd semester.

3^rd Quarter Clubs. Please see the list of clubs HERE.
Sneaker Ball. High School students will have a sneaker ball on January 14. Semi-formal attire with new / squeaky clean kicks. Tickets will be on sale when we get back from break on January 10.
Dress Code. Please make sure students are following dress code when we return from break. You can see the CASB dress code: HERE.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Tuesday 1/3 – HS BBB JV/V 5:45pm @ Success

Saturday 1/7 – HS BBB JV/V 6:00 @ Success

Middle School Girls Basketball

Middle school girls basketball will officially start on January 9th. Make sure you have a physical and 3-strike packet turned in to participate. Reach out to Coach Isaac Moore for more information imoore@successacademysb.com

Springs Sports Information

Baseball, Softball, and Track will have off season workouts after winter break. If you are interested in any of these sports, please reach out to the coaches or Mrs. Druyos for practice times and information. All athletes will need a physical and 3-strike packet on file to participate.

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a wonderful break and we will see everyone back at CASB on January 10!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

12/16/2022

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Quarter 2 has come to a close! Students and Staff have 4 more days until Holiday break. We have changed the schedule for next week to accommodate for Final Exams. The schedule and updates for the week can be see below.

Monday, December 19	All 8 class periods
Tuesday, December 20	Final Exams periods 5 – 8
Wednesday, December 21	Final Exams periods 1 – 4
Thursday, December 22	All 8 class periods
Friday, December 23	No School, Holiday Break Starts

No Clubs on Wednesday and Thursday Next Week! Please make arrangements to pick up students at 3:45 on Wednesday and Thursday. We will not have clubs those days; the only exception to this is Boys and Girls Club WILL still have their club.
Progressive Jeans Week. CASB Robotics is holding a week long fundraiser. Seniors will be able to wear jeans with a school dress code shirt for $1 on Monday. Juniors and Seniors can wear jeans and a school dress code shirt on Tuesday. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomore, and Freshman can wear jeans and a school dress code shirt on Wednesday. And all the High School can dress down on Thursday. Each Day is $1 to dress down for the week. We appreciate anyone willing to pay and dress in jeans.
Mobile Dentist. We will be doing the mobile dentist here on January 30^th. Here is a link if parents would like to see what it is all about. I will get you more information as I receive it! https://www.mobiledentists.com/for-parents/
1. Paperwork must be turned in by Thursday, December 22 when we leave for break!
3^rd Quarter Clubs. Please see the list of clubs HERE.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Tuesday 1/3 – HS BBB JV/V 5:45pm @ Success

Saturday 1/7 – HS BBB JV/V 6:00 @ Success

Middle School Girls Basketball

Springs Sports Information

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

12/9/2022

Happy Friday CASB Families,

We have 5 days left in the 2^nd quarter. Any work that can be made up by students needs to be made up at this time. Final Exams week will be the following week, December 19 – 22. Please see the information for that week below.

Dress Down Day, Friday December 16. All middle and high school students have earned a dress down day on Friday, December 16. Students can dress down for $1. They will pay the $1 when they enter the building if they chose to dress down. Holiday/Winter Themed dress down is encouraged – please make sure there are No Rips, Tears, Holes, etc in clothing. Clothing should also be school appropriate. All proceeds will go to Spirit club.
Final Exams Week. CASB will have our final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20 and 21. We are CHANGING the weekly schedule that week. All grade levels will meet with ALL 8 CLASS PERIODS (a normal Friday Schedule) on MONDAY and THURSDAY. Final Exams will be normal block day for periods 5 – 8 on Tuesday, December 20. Final Exams for will be normal block day for periods 1 – 4 on Wednesday, December 21. Final Exam Week Schedule is below:

Monday, December 19	All 8 class periods
Tuesday, December 20	Final Exams periods 5 – 8
Wednesday, December 21	Final Exams periods 1 – 4
Thursday, December 22	All 8 class periods
Friday, December 23	No School, Holiday Break Starts

Winter School. High School students interested in making up their 1^st quarter or 2^nd 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 1^st or 2^nd 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 (ngarstka@careeracademysb.com) or Dr. Esper (aesper@careeracademysb.com). Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, December 14.
Mobile Dentist. We will be doing the mobile dentist here on January 30^th. Here is a link if parents would like to see what it is all about. I will get you more information as I receive it! https://www.mobiledentists.com/for-parents/
3^rd Quarter Clubs. Please see the list of clubs HERE.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Monday 12/12 – HS GBB 6:30pm @ Career & HS BBB JV & V 6:00 @ Success

Friday 12/16 – HS BBB JV/V 6:00 @ Success

Middle School Girls Basketball

Springs Sports Information

Baseball – Coach Phil Beasley – pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Softball – Coach Ashley Zielomski – azielomski@successacademysb.com

High School Track – Coach Cameron Mester – cmester@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Track – Coach Josh Marshall – josh.marshall@casbaffiliates.com

Athletic Director – Geriann Druyos – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

12/2/2022

Hello CASB Families,

Happy December! It is hard to believe the semester will end in 14 days. Students have the next 10 days to make up grades from the 2^nd quarter of school and then FINALS week will be upon us. Please see the final exam schedule below and note the change in the weekly calendar below.

Final Exams Week. CASB will have our final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20 and 21. We are CHANGING the weekly schedule that week. All grade levels will meet with ALL 8 CLASS PERIODS (a normal Friday Schedule) on MONDAY and THURSDAY. Final Exams will be normal block day for periods 5 – 8 on Tuesday, December 20. Final Exams for will be normal block day for periods 1 – 4 on Wednesday, December 21. Final Exam Week Schedule is below:

Monday, December 19	All 8 class periods
Tuesday, December 20	Final Exams periods 5 – 8
Wednesday, December 21	Final Exams periods 1 – 4
Thursday, December 22	All 8 class periods
Friday, December 23	No School, Holiday Break Starts

Winter School. High School students interested in making up their 1^st quarter or 2^nd 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 1^st or 2^nd 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 (ngarstka@careeracademysb.com) or Dr. Esper (aesper@careeracademysb.com). Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, December 14.
GSA Donation Drive. CASB’s GSA is going to be having a donation drive that will last from November 7 to December 5 for the South Bend Animal Resource Center. Items you can donate include: good condition/new blankets, collars, leashes, small animal bedding, wet cat food, Pedigree wet dog food, Purina dry food, bleach, Dawn dish soap, cat litter, and cat toys. Donations can come to the front office at CASB or be donated to Room 111 or outside the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact s.Anna.Gonzalez@careeracademysb.com.
Mobile Dentist. We will be doing the mobile dentist here on January 30^th. Here is a link if parents would like to see what it is all about. I will get you more information as I receive it! https://www.mobiledentists.com/for-parents/
Traveling Trailblazers

Is adventure calling your name? Do you want to receive high school AND college credit while also traveling abroad? It’s not too late to join our Traveling Trailblazer trip to Spain and Portugal this coming summer! This program is open to all CASB students. Guardians can also enroll as a chaperone with their students for a separate fee! You can go to the enrollment link here (https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2476246JJ ) to see pricing, our itinerary, and other important program information. Contact Ms. K. Garibay (kgaribay@careeracademysb.com), Mrs. Anglin (aaglin@careeracademysb.com), or Ms. J. Garibay (jgaribay@careeracademysb.com) if you have any questions or would like information about fundraising opportunities.

We Need Your Caps. The environmental science program is collecting clean, dry plastic caps for potential benches and tables in our environmental learning center. Types of caps that can be donated are listed in the information, HERE. Any questions about larger donations can be sent to vjones@careeracademysb.com.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Monday 12/5 – HS C Team 6:00pm @ Success

Tuesday 12/6 – MS BBB 5:00pm @ Career

Thursday 12/8 – MS BBB 5:15 followed by HS GBB 6:30pm @ Success

Saturday 12/10 – HS BBB 12:00 @ Success

Baseball Fundraiser – The Skillet Meal

The baseball team is doing a fundraiser by selling tickets for a 4 person meal from The Skillet. A ticket costs $30 and can be redeemed for at least 6 months after purchasing the ticket. Please reach out to Coach Beasley or a baseball player to order! This is the last week to order! pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

E-Sports

Congratulations to our Valorant team and our Mario Kart team for qualifying for the playoff series!

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

11/18/2022

Happy Thanksgiving Break CASB Families!!

We hope everyone has a relaxing Thanksgiving Break. Students who need some time to catch up should spend some time doing it during this week, whether it be through Edmentum- Plato or in your in-person classes, it is a great week to get caught up if you are behind. We return to school on Monday, November 28.

Winter School. High School students interested in making up their 1^st quarter or 2^nd 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 1^st or 2^nd 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 (ngarstka@careeracademysb.com) or Dr. Esper (aesper@careeracademysb.com). Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, December 14.
21^st Century Sign Up. Please see the flyer, HERE, for information regarding 21^st Century Scholar application and movie day for 7^th and 8^th grade students.
GSA Donation Drive. CASB’s GSA is going to be having a donation drive that will last from November 7 to December 5 for the South Bend Animal Resource Center. Items you can donate include: good condition/new blankets, collars, leashes, small animal bedding, wet cat food, Pedigree wet dog food, Purina dry food, bleach, Dawn dish soap, cat litter, and cat toys. Donations can come to the front office at CASB or be donated to Room 111 or outside the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact s.Anna.Gonzalez@careeracademysb.com.
Mobile Dentist. We will be doing the mobile dentist here on January 30^th. Here is a link if parents would like to see what it is all about. I will get you more information as I receive it! https://www.mobiledentists.com/for-parents/
Traveling Trailblazers

We Need Your Caps. The environmental science program is collecting clean, dry plastic caps for potential benches and tables in our environmental learning center. Types of caps that can be donated are listed in the information, HERE. Any questions about larger donations can be sent to vjones@careeracademysb.com.
Final Exams Week. CASB will have our final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20 and 21. We are CHANGING the weekly schedule that week. All grade levels will meet with ALL 8 CLASS PERIODS (a normal Friday Schedule) on MONDAY and THURSDAY. Final Exams will be normal block day for periods 5 – 8 on Tuesday, December 20. Final Exams for will be normal block day for periods 1 – 4 on Wednesday, December 21. Final Exam Week Schedule is below:

Monday, December 19	All 8 class periods
Tuesday, December 20	Final Exams periods 5 – 8
Wednesday, December 21	Final Exams periods 1 – 4
Thursday, December 22	All 8 class periods
Friday, December 23	No School, Holiday Break Starts

All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Saturday 11/19 – HS GBB home vs. Hamilton 12:00 @ Success

Middle School Cheerleading

Anyone interested in middle school cheer should attend the first practice on Monday November 28^th from 4-6pm at Career Academy. Students will need to have a physical and 3-strike packet submitted to participate. Paperwork can be printed from bottom of the athletics website www.careeracademysb.com/athletics

Baseball Fundraiser – The Skillet Meal

The baseball team is doing a fundraiser by selling tickets for a 4 person meal from The Skillet. A ticket costs $30 and can be redeemed for at least 6 months after purchasing the ticket. Please reach out to Coach Beasley or a baseball player to order! Orders end on November 30th. pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Have a wonderful week and an amazing Thanksgiving!!!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

11/10/2022

Happy Thursday CASB Parents and Guardians,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday November 11 is an E-Learning day. Students will not report to CASB. They will work on their work from home and not report to the school. Staff will have assignments posted before 8:30 am. Students are responsible for the work.

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. From all of us at CASB, thank you to all those who have served or are currently serving our country.

Week of Thanksgiving. Reminder, we do NOT have school starting after school on Friday, November 18 until we come back Monday, November 28.
GSA Donation Drive. CASB’s GSA is going to be having a donation drive that will last from November 7 to December 5 for the South Bend Animal Resource Center. Items you can donate include: good condition/new blankets, collars, leashes, small animal bedding, wet cat food, Pedigree wet dog food, Purina dry food, bleach, Dawn dish soap, cat litter, and cat toys. Donations can come to the front office at CASB or be donated to Room 111 or outside the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact s.Anna.Gonzalez@careeracademysb.com.
New School Bathrooms. CASB has opened 2 new individual bathrooms in the building down by the gym. These bathrooms are individual restrooms for 1 person, and only 1 person, at a time.
MindPlay minutes ramping up. High School students are going to begin a competition between English classes for students working through Mindplay. Please check that your student’s Mindplay minutes are being completed and that your student is helping to win the prizes for the top English classes in the High School.
Giving to the YWCA. Please see the link HERE about donations for the YWCA.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

High School Home Event Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students

Middle School Home Events are $3 for adults and $1 for students

Monday 11/14 – MS BBB home vs. Trinity 6:00 @ Career

Tuesday 11/15 – MS BBB home vs. Argos 5:30 @ Career

Thursday 11/17 – HS BBB Scrimmage 6:00 @ Success

Saturday 11/19 – HS GBB home vs. Hamilton 12:00 @ Success

Middle School Cheerleading

Check out the flyer attached here. Middle school cheerleading will have a callout meeting on Monday November 14^th from 4-5pm. Parents are welcome to attend the callout meeting.

High School Cheerleading

Check out the flyer attached here. High school cheerleading will have a clinic/tryout beginning on Monday November 14^th from 4-6pm.

Have a great E-Learning day and a Wonderful Weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

Happy Friday CASB Parents and Guardians,

Have a wonderful weekend, see below for upcoming events at CASB. If you are interested in any CASB sports apparel, please make sure to check the bottom of “all things athletics” bullet point.

Halloween on Monday
1. Middle School will NOT be allowed to dress up for Halloween, they must remain in dress code.
2. High School will be allowed to dress up as a fundraiser for Spirit Club/Prom. In order to dress up, see either Ms. Blackwell or Mr. Garstka on Monday morning. Dress up cost is $1. No face coverings, hats, face cannot be completely covered in paint, or weapons of any kind. Costumes must be school appropriate. Administration has final determination if a costume is school appropriate and student can be asked to remove the costume and would need to be in dress code the rest of the day.
No After-School Clubs on Monday. CASB will not have any afterschool clubs on Monday afternoon from 4 – 5 pm. Please make the necessary adjustment to pick up students from CASB at the 3:45 dismissal. We will still run afternoon shuttles from CASB to Success.
Math Homework Club. Math homework club available Monday – Thursday nights for students to have time in the building to work. Please let us know how we can assist if your student needs help with their work.
Start Up Moxie Survey. One of our CASB students in Start Up Moxie is asking guardians to fill out a survey regarding their potential business: https://surveyking.com/w/7k9sih9
GSA Donation Drive. CASB’s GSA is going to be having a donation drive that will last from November 7 to December 5 for the South Bend Animal Resource Center. Items you can donate include: good condition/new blankets, collars, leashes, small animal bedding, wet cat food, Pedigree wet dog food, Purina dry food, bleach, Dawn dish soap, cat litter, and cat toys. Donations can come to the front office at CASB or be donated to Room 111 or outside the cafeteria. If you have any questions, please contact s.Anna.Gonzalez@careeracademysb.com.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Upcoming Home Events:

Saturday 10/29 – HS GBB scrimmage vs. Tri-Township 2:00 @ Success

Saturday 11/5 – HS GBB First Game vs. Riley 12:00 @ Success

High School Boys Basketball

Tryouts for Sophomores through Seniors are November 7^th @ Success @ 6:30 pm. You must have your physical and 3-strike policy packet turned in beforehand and you must be present to make the team!

Middle School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts have begun! Reach out to Mrs. Druyos if you are interested in playing- gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Track Preseason Workouts

Preseason workouts for track grades 6-12 will begin on November 1st. Athletes should have a physical and 3-strike packet turned in prior to workouts. Reach out to Mrs. Druyos for questions – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Grades 1-6 Lacrosse Clinic

See the flyer attached here if you are interested in learning about lacrosse and are in Grades 1-6.

Trailblazer clothing!

Check out the following cheerleading and basketball stores and see if you want to purchase anything for yourself/family. These stores are a fundraiser for our teams as well but they close soon! Order now!

*High School Girls Basketball Store – Closes October 31^st

https://careeracadgirlsbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*Cheerleading Store – Closes November 6th

https://careercheer.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*High School Boys Basketball Store – Closes November 7th

https://careeracadbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

10/20/2022

Happy Thursday Evening CASB Parents and Guardians,

Parent/Teacher Conferences for the Fall of 2022 have come and gone! Thank you to everyone who came and visited the school and our teachers and staff. Reminder there is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 21^st and we will be back in school on Monday, October 24.

Parent/Guardian Survey. If you attended conferences you already took this survey. We appreciate everyone taking the time to let us know how we are doing as a school. If you did NOT attend conferences, please take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2V6T8XQ
2023 Graduates! Jostens will be here for Cap and Gown and all things 2023 on Wednesday, October 26 from 12:15 – 12:45. They will then come back to pick up your information on Wednesday, November 2^nd. Please be here for Advisory on both Wednesday’s in the auditorium.
Spirit Club Middle School Movie. Spirit Club will be hosting a movie night for middle school only Friday, October 28th. Tickets will be sold for $1, and concessions will be sold at the event. The movie will begin promptly after school and students will be ready for pick up at 6pm. Permission slips will be sent home and must be received to stay. This event is for middle school only, high school siblings will not be allowed to attend.
Halloween.
1. Middle School will NOT be allowed to dress up for Halloween, they must remain in dress code.
2. High School will be allowed to dress up as a fundraiser for Spirit Club. More information for this will come in next weeks newsletter. No face coverings, hats, face paint, or weapons of any kind. Costumes must be school appropriate.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

High School Boys Basketball

Preseason workouts have been underway, and the season begins on November 7th. Reach out to Mrs. Druyos with questions. gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

FRESHMAN TRYOUTS ARE OCTOBER 26^th @ 6:15 at Career

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS TRYOUTS ARE NOVEMBER 7^th @ 6:30 at Success

Middle School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will take place along with the high school girls team. Reach out to Mrs. Druyos if you are interested in playing! gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

Track Preseason Workouts

Grades 1-6 Lacrosse Clinic

See the flyer attached here if you are interested in learning about lacrosse and are in Grades 1-6.

Trailblazer clothing!

*High School Boys Basketball Store

https://careeracadbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*High School Girls Basketball Store

https://careeracadgirlsbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*Cheerleading Store

https://careercheer.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Have a wonderful fall break and extended weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

10/14/22

Happy Friday CASB Parents and Guardians,

We wrapped up the first week of the 2^nd quarter. Quarter 1 grades are locked in and students are now working through the 2^ndquarter. Overall semester grades will be an average of students first and second quarter. Parent/Teacher conferences will be Thursday, October 20 (next week). Virtual Zoom conferences will be from 10 am – 1 pm, parents and guardians can zoom remotely to meet with teachers. No in person conferences will be held during that time. Staff will get a break from 1 pm – 2 pm, and we will open our doors from 2 pm – 7 pm for in person conferences. In person conferences run on a first come, first serve basis for the individual teacher. Let us know if you have any questions. We will send zoom links out to parents/guardians on Tuesday or Wednesday.

PSAT 8/9. All 8^th and 9^th grade students will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 19. Please help to make sure student computers are charged for this event. Students need to be at the school at 8 am in order to test.
FAFSA Night, October 19. FAFSA for the 2023-24 School year OPENED on Saturday, October 1^st!! A meeting to start/complete the FAFSA has been scheduled for October 19, 2022, for all CASB seniors. Followed by parent night that evening from 5pm – 7pm to assist you and your parents with the FAFSA completion process. A complimentary dinner will be served! You are NOT required to wait until October 19^th to start or complete your FAFSA application, however it is highly recommended that all seniors complete the FAFSA as soon as possible, including those who may decide to take a GAP year and/or do not plan to pursue a Post-Secondary education. If you plan to attend the October 19^th FAFSA night here at the school, please follow this link https://forms.gle/epu2LFPHHbg2Uq1r8 and complete the registration. Be sure to bring the following items listed below.
Spirit Club Middle School Movie. Spirit Club will be hosting a movie night for middle school only Friday, October 28th. Tickets will be sold for $1, and concessions will be sold at the event. The movie will begin promptly after school and students will be ready for pick up at 6pm. Permission slips will be sent home and must be received to stay. This event is for middle school only, high school siblings will not be allowed to attend.
Math Homework Club. Math homework club available Monday – Thursday nights for students to have time in the building to work. Please let us know how we can assist if your student needs help with their work.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

High School Cross Country

Good luck to Mason Rhodes who will compete in the Regional Cross Country meet on Saturday 10/15 at Ox Bow Park. Mason is the first Career Academy athlete/team to move forward in the state tournament series. Come support our Trailblazer at 11:15 on Saturday at Ox bow Park!

Hoosier Plains Conference Awards – Fall Sports

Congratulations goes out to the following fall sport award winners from the Hoosier Plains Conference!

1^st Team All-Conference Volleyball – Cierra Taylor

2^nd Team All-Conference Volleyball – Rocio Alvarez

Academic All-Conference Volleyball – Rocio Alvarez

Academic All-Conference Volleyball – Payton Erby

Academic All-Conference Volleyball – Cierra Taylor

Academic All-Conference Volleyball – Neria Gilmore

*Academic All-Conference athletes are Juniors or Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher and are eligible for the state tournament series.

High School Girls Basketball – Season Starting

The high school girls basketball season officially starts on October 17th. Students should reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more information – bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Grades 1-6 Lacrosse Clinic

See the flyer attached here if you are interested in learning about lacrosse and are in Grades 1-6.

Track Preseason Workouts

Trailblazer clothing!

Check out the following basketball stores and see if you want to purchase anything for yourself/family. These stores are a fundraiser for our teams as well!

*High School Boys Basketball Store

https://careeracadbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*High School Girls Basketball Store

https://careeracadgirlsbasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

*Middle School Boys Basketball Store

https://careeracadmiddlebasketball.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

10/7/22

Happy Friday CASB Families,

Today is the last day of Quarter 1. All grades will be finalized by Wednesday next week and we will start the 2nd Quarter on Monday, October 10. Grades toward student records are a combination of Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and the final exam. This quarter is a fresh start student grades.

Mandatory Sophomore/Junior Testing. All Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12. Please have students to the building by 8 am in order to take the test.
Required Screenings. Please see the letter, HERE, from the Nurse regarding Vision and Hearing Screenings.

Fabulous Fibers Event October 15. This is a mini-maker fair with animals, fire department, and police department. It is for anyone in the community, SASB/CASB students get in free, parents will be $5. Please see the flyer HERE.
Boy Scouts Donation. Please help a CASB student with donations for Boy Scouts in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. We are collecting cleaning supplies, dish towels, towels, and washcloths.  All items should be new and/or unopened.  There will be donation boxes set up outside of Mr. Turner’s office from October 10 – October 21.
STEM for Girls. K-12. See the flyer HERE.
Unity Garden October Event Flyer. Please see the flyer for a Unity Garden event, HERE.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, October 20. Breakdown for conferences will be the following:

1. 10 am – 1pm: zoom conferences – more information to follow.
2. 1pm – 2pm: staff break for lunch.
3. 2 pm – 7pm: in person first come first serve conferences.
Grace College Free Tuition. Please see the link, HERE, explaining more about Free tuition at Grace College.
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.  Grade checks take place approximately every 2 weeks and all eligibility checks are done after each grading period.  

High School Cross Country

Good luck to our high school cross country runners who compete in the Sectional meet on Saturday 10/8 at Erskine Golf Course.    

High School Volleyball

Congratulations to our seniors in Volleyball.  Rocio Alvarez, Nadia Casarez, Ariana Huggins, & Morgan Verse.  This team will finish the season with the best winning record of a volleyball team at Career Academy.  Congratulations to your improvements and successes.  The girls will compete in the volleyball sectional at North Judson High School on Thursday October 13th vs. Hebron.  Come out and support the girls!

Middle School Boys Basketball Tryouts

Middle School boys basketball tryouts will begin on October 10th.  Students must be academically eligible and have their physical and 3-strike packet turned in.  Email Mrs. Druyos with questions – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

High School Girls Basketball – Season Starting

The high school girls basketball season officially starts on October 17th.  Students should reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more information – bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

9/30/2022

Happy Friday and Last Day of September,

Next week is the last week of the quarter. This means Quarter 1 grades will be locked in on Friday, October 7. Spirit week/College Go! Week is over. Dress code will be enforced on Monday. Please make sure your students come back from the weekend ready to finish the quarter out strong.

1) Homecoming Dance. High School students can participate in the homecoming dance on Saturday, October 8. Tickets have already been sold, but they will go on sale again starting October 3. Any questions you can reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.

2) Unity Garden October Event Flyer. Please see the flyer for a Unity Garden event, HERE.

3) All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

Monday – Middle school volleyball @ Career 5:30

Tuesday – Middle School Volleyball @ Career 5:30

Friday – Senior Night! – Middle School & High School Volleyball 5:30 @ Career. Senior Night celebration expected at approximately 7-7:30

Saturday – High School Boys Sectional Cross Country Meert at Ersking Golf Course 9:00 am

Students who wish to attend home games are expected to go home and return for the games. Students who stay for home games will be expected to go to homework club until 5:00.

High School Cross Country

Good luck to our high school cross country runners who compete in the Sectional meet on Saturday 10/8 at Erskine Golf Course.

Middle School Boys Basketball Tryouts

Middle School boys basketball tryouts will begin on October 10th. Students must be academically eligible and have their physical and 3-strike packet turned in. Email Mrs. Druyos with questions – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

High School Girls Basketball – Season Starting

The high school girls basketball season officially starts on October 17th. Students should reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more information – bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly.

9/23/2022

Happy Friday CASB Parents and Guardians,

Next week is College Go Week!! Please see the themed days below and instructions below.

Spirit Week/College Go Week Next Week – 9/26-9/30. Please see the days for spirit week/college go week next week. HERE.
1. The document says High School, this is false, the whole building is participating in the spirit week.
2. Students must follow the dress code for the day or they are subject to ISD or changing clothes or going home. Students CANNOT have holes, rips, tears in their jeans. This includes patches underneath where holes are visible. Please follow these rules so we can continue to have spirit weeks and events like this. Students also CANNOT wear leggings, show midriffs, etc.
Homecoming Dance. High School students can participate in the homecoming dance on Saturday, October 8. Tickets have already been sold, but they will go on sale again starting October 3. Any questions you can reach out to Ms. Blackwell, ablackwell@careeracademysb.com.
Unity Garden October Event Flyer. Please see the flyer for a Unity Garden event, HERE
8:00am class starts – you are tardy if you are arriving at 8:00am.
Middle School Car Line (Afternoon). Please make sure when you get around the building that you are in the left lane as you come around the building. If there were ever to be an emergency in the shop and we need to get an emergency vehicle in, we need the right lane open.
All Things Athletics

Senior Night for Volleyball

Senior night for our Volleyball team will be Friday, October 7 at 7:00 pm.

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

Monday – Middle school and high school volleyball @ Career 5:00

Tuesday – High School Volleyball 7 pm @ Career -1 game varsity only

Wednesday – Middle School Volleyball 5 pm @ Career

Thursday – Middle School Volleyball 5:30 @ Career. High School volleyball 6:00 @ Success

Students who wish to attend home games are expected to go home and return for the games. Students who stay for home games will be expected to go to homework club until 5:00.

High School Cross Country

Good luck to our high school cross country runners who compete in the Hoosier Plains Conference meet on Friday 9/30 in elkhart. The high school runners have increased their speeds throughout the season and are performing well as a group!

Middle School Boys Basketball Tryouts

Middle School boys basketball tryouts will begin on October 10th. Students must be academically eligible and have their physical and 3-strike packet turned in. Email Mrs. Druyos with questions – gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

High School Girls Basketball – Season Starting

The high school girls basketball season officially starts on October 17th. Students should reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more information – bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!!

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

Happy Friday CASB Families,

We are rapidly approaching the end of the 1^st quarter. We only have 3 weeks left remaining in the 1^st quarter. Students need to make sure they are getting assignments turned in and making up work when they are absent from class. Remember that we have homework club and Math homework club available Monday – Thursday nights for students to have time in the building to work. Please let us know how we can assist if your student needs help with their work.

Picture Retakes THIS MONDAY. Picture retakes will be at CASB this Monday from 8:30 – 12. Students who did not get their initial picture take or students that need to retake their picture will come down to the front office when their grade level is called. If you would like to pay for pictures online, you can do so at lifetouch.com using picture ID: EVTM6NKFD
Please Check PowerSchool. Make sure you are checking Powerschool for the most up to date grades for your student.
Upcoming Testing. We have some tests coming up we would like for you to be aware of.
1. PSAT 8/9. All 8^th and 9^th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 during the 3^rd week of October.
2. PSAT/NMSQT. All 10^th and 11^th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12. Please make sure students are on time in order to take the exam. This is the National Merit Scholarship exam for students to earn scholarships to college.
African American History Challenge Club. CASB has a new club available to high school students. This is the African American History Challenge club. Students will learn about Black History and then compete against other schools in a competition. This competition will take place in March and the winning team will qualify for the National Competition in April. Students can see Officer Ross or Mr. Dukes to sign up. Meetings will take place on Thursday afternoons during Club time.
ID’s. All students are required to have ID’s. ID’s must be worn around the neck at all times. If a student loses their ID, one can be purchased for $5. Students must have their ID’s to ride the afternoon bus.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

Tuesday – High School Volleyball 6pm @ Career – THIS IS A WHITE OUT – Wear all white or a white shirt to the game

Students who wish to attend home games are expected to go home and return for the games. Students who stay for home games will be expected to go to homework club or the boys and girls club until at least 5:00.

Middle School & High School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will be at Success Academy from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more details. bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

9/9/2022

Happy Friday CASB Families,

High School students have been working to complete their Knowledge Assessment to be able to obtain Dual Credits through Ivy Tech. This exam must be completed by September 14; however, due to our field trip, we are requesting that students complete this by September 13.

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High School Field Trips on Wednesday, September 14. If you missed the email sent home, you can view the email HERE.
Picture Retakes. Picture retakes will be Monday, September 19.
FINAL ENROLLMENT MEETING. Are you interested in having your student be a Traveling Trailblazer? If so, there’s still time to enroll in our Summer 2023 trip to Spain and Portugal! There will be a final enrollment meeting where we will give in-depth information about the program, upcoming fundraising opportunities, Spanish Club, and more on September 16th. It will run from 4 pm-5 pm in room 113. Please contact Ms. Garibay (kgaribay@careeracademysb.com) and/or Mrs. Anglin (aanglin@careeracademysb.com) to RSVP beforehand.
African American History Challenge Club. CASB has a new club available to high school students. This is the African American History Challenge club. Students will learn about Black History and then compete against other schools in a competition. We will have more information next week.
Clubs. New Clubs to CASB include: D&D club meeting on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school in Mr. Kytta’s room. Please see the club list, HERE.
Upcoming Testing. We have some tests coming up we would like for you to be aware of.
1. PSAT 8/9. All 8^th and 9^th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 during the first week of October.
2. PSAT/NMSQT. All 10^th and 11^th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12. Please make sure students are on time in order to take the exam. This is the National Merit Scholarship exam for students to earn scholarships to college.
Slow Down After School. If students run through the hallways at dismissal for the bus, they will be held for next bus.
ID’s. All students are required to have ID’s. ID’s must be worn around the neck at all times. If a student loses their ID, one can be purchased for $5. Students must have their ID’s to ride the afternoon bus.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

None

Middle School & High School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will be at Success Academy from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more details. bbrown@careeracademysb.com

High School E-Sports

High School E-sports have begun. Wednesdays until 6:30pm will be Valorant (5v5) and Super Smash (3v3). Thursdays until 6:30pm will be Rocket League (3v3) and Mario Kart (4v4). Students interested in e-sports must complete the 3-strike packet for the athletics department and should reach out to Nick Bernhard nbernhard@careeracademysb.com or Kristen Elkington kelkington@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

9/2/22

Happy Friday CASB Families!!

Please enjoy the last “unofficial” weekend of Summer! Reminder that we do not have school on Monday due to Labor Day and we will see everyone on Tuesday starting with 5^th period.

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Tutoring. Please see the news article, HERE, highlighting a new tutoring service available at St. Joseph County Library.

No dropping off at Door A. Door A will remain locked until 8:00. Drop off for the high school is at Door D and for the middle school is at Door L. We appreciate everyone getting students to school on time (before 8 am) and so they can be in classes. Students release from our holding areas at 7:50 am and need to be in class at 8 am when instruction is starting.
A la carte at lunch. CASB will be starting a la carte items at lunch soon. Some notes for students purchasing a la carte:
1. Students must have their ID or know their ID number to purchase a la carte.
2. Students must have money on their account to purchase a la carte (no change will be given at the register)
3. Excess funds will be applied to the students lunch account. This also means that if there is a negative balance on the account, the balance will be applied toward the negative balance.
Slow Down After School. If students run through the hallways at dismissal for the bus, they will be held for next bus.
ID’s. All students are required to have ID’s. ID’s must be worn around the neck at all times. If a student loses their ID, one can be purchased for $5.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

MS Vball on Tuesday (5:00) and Thursday 5:15 start 🙁

High School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will begin on August 30th at Success Academy from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more details. bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Boys Basketball

Preseason practices continue this week at Career Academy from 6:15-8 on Monday’s & Thursday’s. Students MUST go home and come back for practice they cannot stay after school. Reach out to Coach Noel Easton for more details noeleaston222@gmail.com

High School Boys Basketball

Preseason practices continue this week at Success Academy from 6:30 – 8:30pm on Monday’s and Thursday’s. Students MUST go home and come back for practice they cannot stay after school. Reach out to Coach Leon Johnson for more details ljohnson1@careeracademysb.com. Freshman practices are at Career on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30.

Baseball

Baseball practices for grades 6-12 will begin on August 29th. Reach out to Coach Phil Beasley for more information. pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

High School E-Sports

High School E-sports will begin soon, and we now have more gaming computers which means we can have a larger team! Wednesdays until 6:30pm will be Valorant (5v5) and Super Smash (3v3). Thursdays until 6:30pm will be Rocket League (3v3) and Mario Kart (4v4). Students interested in e-sports must complete the 3-strike packet for the athletics department and should reach out to Nick Bernhard nbernhard@careeracademysb.com or Kristen Elkington kelkington@careeracademysb.com

Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

8/26/22

Happy Friday CASB Families,

We hope everyone is having a great E-Learning Day! Please see the email regarding our E-Learning, HERE, if you missed it on Thursday evening. Have a great weekend and we will see everyone back at CASB on Monday!

ID’s. All students will be required to have ID’s on starting on Monday. If you student does not have an ID or did not receive their ID they need to get them. Middle School teachers have middle school student ID’s. Mr. Garstka has high school student ID’s. ID’s must be worn around the neck at all times.
No dropping off at Door A. Door A will remain locked until 8:00. Drop off for the high school is at Door D and for the middle school is at Door L. We appreciate everyone getting students to school on time (before 8 am) and so they can be in classes. Students release from our holding areas at 7:50 am and need to be in class at 8 am when instruction is starting.
Dismissal – Parking Lot. Please make sure you are following dismissal procedures for CASB.
1. High School in the lane closest to the building. Middle School in the lane furthest away from the building and closest to the curb on Crescent.
2. Students need to stay up by the building and not walk across the parking lot to get into a car. If a student drove to the building, they need to walk across where a teacher is helping direct traffic.
3. Students are not to get into cars out on Crescent Circle!
4. When in the parking lot, please take your time and move slowly.
5. Any questions about dismissal, please let us know.
Dismissal – Bus. CASB provided courtesy shuttle only have 100 seats at our first run at 3:45, when school releases. Please note, students will NOT be allowed to leave class early to get to that first bus. This is bus operates on a first come, first served basis. If your student is routinely late to the bus, please schedule for them to just go straight to the cafeteria and you can pick up your student when we make the second run at 4:15 (ish). We currently have about 170 students we are transporting to Success daily. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.

1. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.

Additions – any solid color fleece full zip jacket can be worn with dress code shirt underneath. Professional black jeans may be worn also. Black jeans CANNOT have tears, rips, fading, holes, etc. Must be solid in color and black only. No Blue Jeans.

Clubs. You can view the list of clubs, HERE.
1. We have added a special mathematics club for students who need math help. It will be in Mrs. Kytta’s room in 123B off the 8^th grade flex. Please send students who need math specific help! No need to sign up, just show up with Math questions.
All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

MS Vball on Tuesday (5:15) and Thursday 5:30 start 🙁

HS Vball on Wednesday at 6:30

High School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will begin on August 30th at Success Academy from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more details. bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Boys Basketball

High School Boys Basketball

Baseball

Baseball practices for grades 6-12 will begin on August 29th. Reach out to Coach Phil Beasley for more information. pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

8/19/22

Happy Friday CASB Parent, Guardians, and Students,

The first FULL week of school is complete! Computers have been handed out to students and we believe all the Canvas issues have been resolved. Please keep emailing us and letting us know if your student is having issues with their computer.

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1. E-Learning Friday, August 26. CASB will have their 1st E-Learning day on Friday. Students will not report to the building but will have an assignment in all 8 of their classes.

2. Dismissal – Parking Lot. Please make sure you are following dismissal procedures for CASB.

a. High School in the lane closest to the building. Middle School in the lane furthest away from the building and closest to the curb on Crescent.

b. Students need to stay up by the building and not walk across the parking lot to get into a car. If a student drove to the building, they need to walk across where a teacher is helping direct traffic.

c. Students are not to get into cars out on Crescent Circle!

d. When in the parking lot, please take your time and move slowly.

e. Any questions about dismissal, please let us know.

3. Dismissal – Bus. CASB provided courtesy shuttle only have 100 seats at our first run at 3:45, when school releases. Please note, students will NOT be allowed to leave class early to get to that first bus. This is bus operates on a first come, first served basis. If your student is routinely late to the bus, please schedule for them to just go straight to the cafeteria and you can pick up your student when we make the second run at 4:15 (ish). We currently have about 170 students we are transporting to Success daily. We apologize for any inconvenience.

4. Clubs. Clubs at CASB start on Monday, August 15. You can view the list of clubs, HERE.

a. We have added a special mathematics club for students who need math help. It will be in Mrs. Kytta’s room in 123B off the 8th grade flex. Please sent students who need math specific help! No need to sign up, just show up with Math questions.

5. Picture Re-Takes. Our picture retake day will be on Monday, September 19.

6. Yearbooks from 2021/22 are in! We have a LIMITED number of extra 2021-2022 yearbooks. Please contact Mrs. Jolly to place your order. (kjolly@careeracademysb.com)

7. Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.

a. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.

i. Additions – any solid color fleece full zip jacket can be worn with dress code shirt underneath. Professional black jeans may be worn also. Black jeans CANNOT have tears, rips, fading, holes, etc. Must be solid in color and black only. No Blue Jeans.

8. Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Help support our Traveling Trailblazer students while also treating yourself this year! We’re hosting our monthly Double Good Popcorn fundraiser; 50% of all sales will go towards covering the cost of supplies, club materials, and bus rental fees for our Summer 2023 trip to Spain and Portugal. The best part is that it’s virtual: there’s a wide variety of flavors to pick from and all products will be shipped directly to you, our wonderful CASB supporters! The Pop-Up Store will open on August 22 at 5 pm and end on August 26 at 5 pm. Click on the link below to check it out before it starts next week:

https://popup.doublegood.com/s/c93ese09

9. Computer Chargers. Students will no longer be given chargers, every student got a charger when they got their laptop. If a student loses their charger, they can purchase one from tech bay for $25.

10. All Things Athletics

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

Home Games This Coming Week:

None 🙁

Cross Country Help Needed

We are looking for an assistant coach for the cross country team. This team includes middle school & high school as well as boys and girls. Please reach out to the Athletic Director, Geriann Druyos, if you are interested. gdruyos@careeracademysb.com

High School Girls Basketball

Preseason workouts will begin on August 30th at Success Academy from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Reach out to Coach Beth Brown for more details. bbrown@careeracademysb.com

Middle School Boys Basketball

Preseason practices begin this week at Career Academy from 6:15-8 on Monday’s & Thursday’s. Students MUST go home and come back for practice they cannot stay after school. Reach out to Coach Noel Easton for more details noeleaston222@gmail.com

High School Boys Basketball

Preseason practices begin this week at Success Academy from 6:30 – 8:30pm on Monday’s and Thursday’s. Students MUST go home and come back for practice they cannot stay after school. Reach out to Coach Leon Johnson for more details ljohnson1@careeracademysb.com. Freshman practices are at Career on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30.

Baseball

Baseball practices for grades 6-12 will begin on August 29th. Reach out to Coach Phil Beasley for more information. pbeasley@careeracademysb.com

High School Cheer

Congratulations to those that made the cheerleading squad! We look forward to hearing your cheers at our home games.

Osceola Eagles Football

Middle school or high school students interested in playing football can reach out to the Osceola Eagles Coach at Collegeboundclass15@gmail.com

The Osceola Eagles are a group we partner with for an opportunity to play football and the head coach is a former Career Academy Student. The game schedule can be found here.

Have a great weekend!!

Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Garstka

8/12/22

Happy Friday CASB Parents, Guardians, and Students,

We have started off strong this first week of school. Please remember in the car line that high school is on the left and middle school is on the right (outside lane when you enter the parking lot). Everyone is to enter through the 2nd entrance onto Crescent Circle. There is no LEFT turn onto Crescent until after the police have left. Please go down to Blackthorn at the stop sign and turn around to make your turn a right turn toward the school. Once clubs start and Boys and Girls club starts next week, the lines will speed up. From Wednesday to Thursday, we lost 8 minutes.

12. Clubs. Clubs at CASB start on Monday, August 15. You can view the list of clubs, HERE.

13. Parent Nutrition Information. Please see information regarding lunches. HERE.

14. Transportation Link. If your student is going to ride the shuttle between Career Academy and Success Academy, please fill out the information via the link, HERE.

15. Transportation Times. The CASB/SASB shuttle is changing times from the 21/22 school year. The shuttle will leave Success Academy at 7:00 and 7:15 every morning. THERE WILL NO LONGER BE A BUS LEAVING AT 7:30 FROM SUCCESS TO CAREER. Last Bus leaves at 7:15. Success students that ride the shuttle from Career to Success in the morning will leave at 7:45, no longer 8 am. These times will be effective Monday, 8/15.

16. Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.

b. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.

17. Great news! The 2021-2022 yearbook is in! We will begin distributing yearbooks Monday, August 15th in room 153. Graduates can email Mrs. Jolly (kjolly@careeracademysb.com) to collect their yearbooks from the front office.

18. All Things Athletics

New Assistant Athletic Director – Welcome Mr. Jerry Miller! He will be the assistant athletic director helping Mrs. Druyos and comes to us with a wealth of experience in the field of athletics. We are happy to have you here!

New Coaches – We are welcoming several new head coaches this school year. You will see these new faces around the buildings and at games. We are proud of our new hires and looking forward to continued improvement on the courts!

High School Volleyball – Jacinda Unger

Middle School Volleyball – Kimberly Dirst

Middle School Boys Basketball – Noel Easton

High School Boys Basketball – Leon Johnson

High School Track – Cameron Mester

Have a phenomenal weekend!

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Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

Home Games This Coming Week:

Thursday August 18th – High School Volleyball 6:00pm

Middle School Boys Basketball Callout – Wednesday

We will have a callout for any boys interested in playing basketball grades 6-8. You will meet Coach Easton and learn about the paperwork requirements and behavior requirements necessary to play basketball at Career Academy. This will take place on Wednesday August 17th during your WIN period. Students will be called over the loudspeaker to meet up. Preseason practices will begin after labor Day and the season will begin officially on October 10th.

Cross Country

Cross country will accept new athletes this week. You must have a physical in order to participate.

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

8/5/2022

Happy Friday CASB Families!

Welcome to the 22/23 Parent/Guardian newsletter. This letter will go out with important school information every Friday afternoon. Please see the information below regarding the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to email and we will attempt to answer your questions ASAP. We will see everyone back at school on Wednesday, August 10. Doors open at 7:15 AM.

19. First Week. CASB will not have clubs the first 3 days of school. Please pick up students at dismissal time of 3:45. There will be no supervision after school hours those first 3 days. Clubs will start on August 15.

20. Picture Day. CASB will have school pictures on Thursday, August 11. If you are a virtual student, please come in and get your picture taken. If you are in the building, we will call students down by classroom. Parents/Guardians that want to order pictures can do so online by going to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/, and typing in school code: EVTBRDW7K

21. Transportation Link. If your student is going to ride the shuttle between Career Academy and Success Academy, please fill out the information via the link, HERE.

22. Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.

a. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.

23. 22/23 School Calendar. HERE.

24. 22/23 Bell Schedule. We have a change to the bell schedule for next year. CASB will dismiss at 3:45. Doors will still open at 7:15 and school will officially start at 8 am. Please see the new schedule, HERE.

25. Title 1. Career Academy is a Title 1 school. If you missed our Title 1 meeting, please view the slides, HERE, to understand what Title 1 means for your student.

26. Lunches. The free school lunch program through the USDA has ended; however, CASB has been approved for CEP which means all student lunches will be free!

27. Cross Country. If you are interested in running cross country, please contact gdruyos@careeracademysb.com; this is for any middle school or high school student.

28. Middle School Volleyball. Middle School volleyball will begin on Wednesday, August 10th right after school to 6 pm. Any questions, please email gdruyos@careeracademysb.com.

Have a wonderful final weekend of summer!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

6/30/2022

Happy Thursday CASB Parents and Guardians,

Happy End of Summer School! Our official first day of school is Wednesday, August 10. We wanted to update you with some changes, dates, and excitement for Career Academy.

Last reminder, there is no summer school tomorrow, we will see everyone back at the Back-to-School nights in July.

29. Meet the New Middle School Principal, Maria Reilly. HERE.

30. 22/23 Bell Schedule. We have a change to the bell schedule for next year. CASB will dismiss at 3:45. Doors will still open at 7:15 and school will officially start at 8 am. Please see the new schedule, HERE.

31. Back to School Nights. Career Academy will be hosting our back-to-school nights on Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. Both nights will be 4 pm – 7 pm.

a. Wednesday, July 27 will be ALL 6th graders and NEW students to CASB.

b. Thursday, July 28 will be all returning students.

c. If you can’t make one but can make the other, please attend when you can.

d. Topics Included: Principal meeting, transportation, athletics, MySchoolApp sign up, PowerSchool assistance, Clubs and Specials presentations, Pay School Fees (Insurance MUST be paid for computers), and received class schedules, etc.

32. 6th Grade Orientation. Mandatory orientation for 6th grade students will beWednesday, July 27 from 11 am – 3:30 pm. This will be for 6th grade STUDENTS.

33. 9th Grade/Freshmen Orientation. Mandatory orientation for 9th grade students will be Thursday, July 28 from 11 am – 3:30 pm. This will be for 9th grade STUDENTS. We will go through freshmen expectations, students will receive their computers, lunch, access to schedule and PowerSchool, freshman organization tips, student panel discussions, and more!

34. 22/23 School Calendar. HERE.

Sincerely,

Nick Garstka and Maria Reilly

8/10/22

Happy Friday CASB Parents, Guardians, and Students,

We have started off strong this first week of school. Please remember in the car line that high school is on the left and middle school is on the right (outside lane when you enter the parking lot). Everyone is to enter through the 2^nd entrance onto Crescent Circle. There is no LEFT turn onto Crescent until after the police have left. Please go down to Blackthorn at the stop sign and turn around to make your turn a right turn toward the school. Once clubs start and Boys and Girls club starts next week, the lines will speed up. From Wednesday to Thursday, we lost 8 minutes.

Clubs. Clubs at CASB start on Monday, August 15. You can view the list of clubs, HERE.
Parent Nutrition Information. Please see information regarding lunches. HERE.
Transportation Link. If your student is going to ride the shuttle between Career Academy and Success Academy, please fill out the information via the link, HERE.
Transportation Times. The CASB/SASB shuttle is changing times from the 21/22 school year. The shuttle will leave Success Academy at 7:00 and 7:15 every morning. THERE WILL NO LONGER BE A BUS LEAVING AT 7:30 FROM SUCCESS TO CAREER. Last Bus leaves at 7:15. Success students that ride the shuttle from Career to Success in the morning will leave at 7:45, no longer 8 am. These times will be effective Monday, 8/15.
Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.
1. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.
  1. Additions – any solid color fleece full zip jacket can be worn with dress code shirt underneath. Professional black jeans may be worn also. Black jeans CANNOT have tears, rips, fading, holes, etc. Must be solid in color and black only. No Blue Jeans.
Great news! The 2021-2022 yearbook is in! We will begin distributing yearbooks Monday, August 15th in room 153. Graduates can email Mrs. Jolly (kjolly@careeracademysb.com) to collect their yearbooks from the front office.
All Things Athletics

New Assistant Athletic Director – Welcome Mr. Jerry Miller! He will be the assistant athletic director helping Mrs. Druyos and comes to us with a wealth of experience in the field of athletics. We are happy to have you here!

New Coaches – We are welcoming several new head coaches this school year. You will see these new faces around the buildings and at games. We are proud of our new hires and looking forward to continued improvement on the courts!

High School Volleyball – Jacinda Unger

Middle School Volleyball – Kimberly Dirst

Middle School Boys Basketball – Noel Easton

High School Boys Basketball – Leon Johnson

High School Track – Cameron Mester

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Have a phenomenal weekend!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly

8/5/2022

Happy Friday CASB Families!

First Week. CASB will not have clubs the first 3 days of school. Please pick up students at dismissal time of 3:45. There will be no supervision after school hours those first 3 days. Clubs will start on August 15.
Picture Day. CASB will have school pictures on Thursday, August 11. If you are a virtual student, please come in and get your picture taken. If you are in the building, we will call students down by classroom. Parents/Guardians that want to order pictures can do so online by going to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/, and typing in school code: EVTBRDW7K
Transportation Link. If your student is going to ride the shuttle between Career Academy and Success Academy, please fill out the information via the link, HERE.
Dress Code. Please view the full CASB dress code HERE.
1. High level dress code. Same as last year – collared or CASB shirt, docker style pants, closed toe shoes.

Additions – any solid color fleece full zip jacket can be worn with dress code shirt underneath. Professional black jeans may be worn also. Black jeans CANNOT have tears, rips, fading, holes, etc. Must be solid in color and black only. No Blue Jeans.

22/23 School Calendar. HERE.
22/23 Bell Schedule. We have a change to the bell schedule for next year. CASB will dismiss at 3:45. Doors will still open at 7:15 and school will officially start at 8 am. Please see the new schedule, HERE.
Title 1. Career Academy is a Title 1 school. If you missed our Title 1 meeting, please view the slides, HERE, to understand what Title 1 means for your student.
Lunches. The free school lunch program through the USDA has ended; however, CASB has been approved for CEP which means all student lunches will be free!
Cross Country. If you are interested in running cross country, please contact gdruyos@careeracademysb.com; this is for any middle school or high school student.
Middle School Volleyball. Middle School volleyball will begin on Wednesday, August 10^th right after school to 6 pm. Any questions, please email gdruyos@careeracademysb.com.

Have a wonderful final weekend of summer!

Mr. Garstka and Mrs. Reilly