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Welcome to Down Home, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy’s (SLOCA) blog! We are an independent school providing classical education (with a twist) for preschool-high school (+ infant/toddler care) on the Central Coast of California. SLOCA unites a timeless education with small class sizes and a collaborative, integrated learning environment at every level. For over 15 years, SLOCA has been a place where families matter and every child is seen. This blog is meant to support and encourage parents on the home front because, in so many ways, the heart of what happens in education happens Down Home.

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Anticipation has been building on the middle schoo

Anticipation has been building on the middle school track team as they approach their first meet this Saturday! Here’s an update from our MS track coach, Jill Richert, on how our team has been training in preparation for competitions.

“Our team focus is learning fundamental track skills and etiquette, practicing good sportsmanship, and encouraging our teammates. We are having a lot of fun getting to know one another better and bonding as a team. We hope that at the end of the season, each participant will be able to complete a thorough warm-up for track and field, so our bodies are ready to run, jump, and throw with less chance of injury. We also practice the components of good form for running through focused drills, as well as core strengthening as a part of most practices.

We practice on the SLOCA field, at the Cal Poly track, and occasionally at other sites near campus. We have been introducing the various events of middle school track, giving each athlete an opportunity to try them and, as the season goes on, focus on the ones he or she is most interested in entering in the meets. The events available in most middle school meets are: the various running races, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus.”

If you're not already heading to the RUNaissance, come out to support SLOCA MS Track & Field at their meet this Saturday, April 27th, 9am. The meet will take place at the beautiful new track at Morro Bay High School!

Have you heard about our amazing “Heroes and Vil

Have you heard about our amazing “Heroes and Villains” Musical Theater Camp?! This 2-week summer camp is going to be packed with learning opportunities, friendship, and FUN. Open to SLOCA and non-SLOCA families!! Don’t miss out - sign up today (link in bio to 2024 Summer Camps)!

Another wonderful “Bring Your Parent to School D

Another wonderful “Bring Your Parent to School Day” in the books! Head over to the Down Home blog to check out some highlights and a photo dump from these special 🥰 days on campus. Link in bio!

Our families are getting in the 5k spirit by color

Our families are getting in the 5k spirit by coloring their shirts in for race day! The RUNaissance is happening THIS SATURDAY, April 27th! We're so excited to welcome you and see all the fun designs and colors on your shirts. If you haven't had the chance to pick up your shirt, be sure to swing by the front office this week so you can create your masterpiece in time for the big day!

Conga lines, jump-dancing, limbo, and plenty of tr

Conga lines, jump-dancing, limbo, and plenty of treats...our Upper Middle School students had a GREAT time at their dance last Friday! Check out some of the pictures from their Enchanted Forest-themed dance.

Thank you, @slo_eyesonly, for taking all of these awesome pictures!

Our 6th and 7th graders had a great time gathering

Our 6th and 7th graders had a great time gathering for some good old-fashioned KICKBALL last week! As these classes will be together in Upper Middle School this fall, we are attempting to build those connections early on. There's nothing like a little kickball and ice cream sundaes to make some middle school memories!

Looking for daycare or preschool? This event is fo

Looking for daycare or preschool? This event is for you!

Our Tiny + Little Wonders is now enrolling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come and meet our teachers and staff, experience the campus, and learn more about our program. Children are invited to attend with their parents—we will have activities and snacks (including coffee + tea)! RSVP using link in bio.

Fundraising for the RUNaissance is now LIVE! If yo

Fundraising for the RUNaissance is now LIVE! If you signed up to participate, be sure to read through your welcome email from April 8th for helpful tips and inspiration. If you didn't sign up to attend the event on April 27th, you can still make a donation. Check out the link in our bio. This fundraiser benefits SLOCA Athletics, plus your donation counts toward your family fundraising goal. Good luck, and have fun!

SLOCA’s April Character trait is CITIZENSHIP. Do

SLOCA’s April Character trait is CITIZENSHIP. Do your kids understand what it means to be a good citizen? Head over to the Down Home blog where you’ll find some great conversation starters on this topic. We all want to raise our kids to be the kind of people who look outside themselves, for the benefit of their community and their own happiness as well. Link in bio!

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First Day of School: 2021/2022

Happy first day of school! We extend a warm welcome to our new faces and a ‘virtual’ hug to all of our returning families. This year, along with our study

August 30, 2021

SLO Classical Academy Class of 2020 – 2021 College Acceptances

Happy last week of Summer! Hope your preparations for the new school year are going well. Rounding out our Summer Spotlight on our Seniors we are happy to announce the

August 25, 2021

Creating a Classical Home {2021 Edition}

Happy Monday! A brief reminder that the Parent Orientation and Classroom Orientation meetings are this coming Thursday 26th & Friday 27th respectively. Please see your Slate email for more details!

August 23, 2021

Helpful Hacks: Homeschooling

For our final Helpful Hack we saved the best for last… homeschooling! Many thanks to all of our contributors for their tips and tricks that get them through the school

August 20, 2021

Senior Projects: Davis Rey

Good morning and Happy Wednesday! Our final Senior Project for the Class of 2021 is by Davis Rey. Davis Rey: A Glance Through the Lens of Generation Z My

August 18, 2021

Back to School: Workboxes Revisited

As we enjoy the last days of Summer, a friendly reminder that the All School Clean Up + Meet Your Teachers is on next Saturday 21st 9am – noon. Please

August 16, 2021

Helpful Hacks: Life!

Welcome to another post in our Helpful Hacks series. Today is about Life Hacks! Simple habits or tricks from our SLOCA community to make life easier, more time efficient, or

August 13, 2021

Senior Projects: Katherine Hamill and Zachary Rice

As part of our spotlight on our Seniors, this week we are sharing Katherine Hamill and Zachary Rice’s Senior Projects. Katherine Hamill: Authentic Leadership: Using Your Gifts to Inspire Others

August 11, 2021

Summer 2021: Plan and Prep

At this point in the summer, many of us are feeling the itch to get things squared away and ready for both school and home schooling. If you’re new to

August 8, 2021

Helpful Hacks: Household Chores

About this time during the summer I (Wei) am torn between enjoying the long unstructured days and then wanting some sort of structure back so that the house can look

August 6, 2021

Senior Projects: Taya Ambrose and Carla Canestro

Good morning and Happy Wednesday! Today we have two Senior Projects from Taya Ambrose and Carla Canestro. Taya Ambrose: Tashtego: The Underwater ROV For my senior project I built

August 4, 2021

“Black History in America: Opening Hearts & Minds” trip reflection by Rachel Nichols

Happy August! Today we have a guest post from Rachel Nichols, a SLOCA parent who went on our “Black History in America: Opening Hearts & Minds” trip with Simply Culture

August 1, 2021

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