June 9, 2025
🐝 You’re Invited: Join The Bee Hive at Redwood Classical Academy
Dear RCA Families,
We’re excited to welcome RCA families to a new learning initiative: The Bee Hive—a weekly co-op day centered on shared learning, rich ideas, and faith-filled fellowship. As homeschooling parents, we recognize the importance of gathering regularly with like-minded families to encourage one another and pursue academic excellence together. With this vision at heart, The Bee Hive was born!
🗓 When & Where:
Wednesdays, 10 AM – 3 PM
30 weeks during the academic year
Hosted at Redwood Classical Academy
(Start date and location details to follow)
🐝 What is The Bee Hive?
A cooperative learning day designed to enrich your homeschool journey through (read full list descriptions here):
Morning Devotion & Scripture
Church History
Math Games & Logic
Grammar & Narration
Inquiry & Imagination (Nature Lore, research, and journaling)
Notebooking & Reflection (Centuries, and Book of Firsts)
Our primary teaching resource will be The Alveary curriculum (by the Charlotte Mason Institute). No specific curriculum is required at home to participate. The courses offered on Wednesdays, give enrolled students a fuller and more complete experience of the Alveary’s "feast" of subjects. Math lessons, written narrations, copywork, dictation lessons, and more poetry are the suggested subjects at home.
For older students, readings and narrations for Ancient History and a second U.S. History selection is suggested. A weekly review of current events—encouraging discussion with their families to connect real-world topics—is highly encouraged to complement in-class learning. Families may also choose to include Architecture lessons and foreign language as part of their home studies.
🙌 Participation Details:
🐝 This is not a drop-off program by an academic work day — parents attend and contribute by serving in some capacity. This is for enrolled RCA families only.
🐝 No tuition required, though some fees may apply to help with insurance, facility costs and or supplies. This is yet to be determined and will be discussed as interest is gauged.
🐝 Minimal to no homework — This is a structured learning school day done together as families. All learning is intended to take place in person, with occasional narration or research projects to be encouraged.
If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, literature-rich, and community-supported day to enhance your homeschool week, we’d love to have you join us!
📩 Do you have questions? Do you like the idea? Check out website: www.redwoodclassicalacademy.com/thebeehive
If interested, please fill out contact form on the website by July 12th.
Redwood Classical Academy – The Bee Hive Team
Dear RCA Families,
We’re excited to welcome RCA families to a new learning initiative: The Bee Hive—a weekly co-op day centered on shared learning, rich ideas, and faith-filled fellowship. As homeschooling parents, we recognize the importance of gathering regularly with like-minded families to encourage one another and pursue academic excellence together. With this vision at heart, The Bee Hive was born!
🗓 When & Where:
Wednesdays, 10 AM – 3 PM
30 weeks during the academic year
Hosted at Redwood Classical Academy
(Start date and location details to follow)
🐝 What is The Bee Hive?
A cooperative learning day designed to enrich your homeschool journey through (read full list descriptions here):
Morning Devotion & Scripture
Church History
Math Games & Logic
Grammar & Narration
Inquiry & Imagination (Nature Lore, research, and journaling)
Notebooking & Reflection (Centuries, and Book of Firsts)
Our primary teaching resource will be The Alveary curriculum (by the Charlotte Mason Institute). No specific curriculum is required at home to participate. The courses offered on Wednesdays, give enrolled students a fuller and more complete experience of the Alveary’s "feast" of subjects. Math lessons, written narrations, copywork, dictation lessons, and more poetry are the suggested subjects at home.
For older students, readings and narrations for Ancient History and a second U.S. History selection is suggested. A weekly review of current events—encouraging discussion with their families to connect real-world topics—is highly encouraged to complement in-class learning. Families may also choose to include Architecture lessons and foreign language as part of their home studies.
🙌 Participation Details:
🐝 This is not a drop-off program by an academic work day — parents attend and contribute by serving in some capacity. This is for enrolled RCA families only.
🐝 No tuition required, though some fees may apply to help with insurance, facility costs and or supplies. This is yet to be determined and will be discussed as interest is gauged.
🐝 Minimal to no homework — This is a structured learning school day done together as families. All learning is intended to take place in person, with occasional narration or research projects to be encouraged.
If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, literature-rich, and community-supported day to enhance your homeschool week, we’d love to have you join us!
📩 Do you have questions? Do you like the idea? Check out website: www.redwoodclassicalacademy.com/thebeehive
If interested, please fill out contact form on the website by July 12th.
Redwood Classical Academy – The Bee Hive Team
June 6, 2025
Summer Work Day
Saturday, June 14┃9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
There’s still time to sign up to join us for our Summer Work Day! We invite you to lend a hand as we prepare our campus for the upcoming school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve and connect with other families.
We’d love to see you there!
Sign Up Here!
Support RCA with Donated or Wishlist Items
We’re excited to be making over two classrooms this summer—and we need your help! As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of our community. Another practical way to support us is by helping us gather classroom items through your local “Buy Nothing” Facebook groups. These neighborhood-based groups focus on gifting gently used items to others nearby.
We encourage you to check our list of needed items and see if anything can be sourced through your local group. Every donation makes a difference!
You can drop off items at the school between 9:00–11:00 AM on the following dates:
June 14, June 24, or July 8.
Thank you for partnering with us to create beautiful, welcoming spaces for our students!
Donated Items:
Wish List Items:
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team
Saturday, June 14┃9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
There’s still time to sign up to join us for our Summer Work Day! We invite you to lend a hand as we prepare our campus for the upcoming school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve and connect with other families.
We’d love to see you there!
Sign Up Here!
Support RCA with Donated or Wishlist Items
We’re excited to be making over two classrooms this summer—and we need your help! As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of our community. Another practical way to support us is by helping us gather classroom items through your local “Buy Nothing” Facebook groups. These neighborhood-based groups focus on gifting gently used items to others nearby.
We encourage you to check our list of needed items and see if anything can be sourced through your local group. Every donation makes a difference!
You can drop off items at the school between 9:00–11:00 AM on the following dates:
June 14, June 24, or July 8.
Thank you for partnering with us to create beautiful, welcoming spaces for our students!
Donated Items:
- Sofas & or Coffee table
- Antique items
- Old towels (for muddy days)
- Nature items for classroom nature tables
- Decorative rugs and fine art for classrooms
- Sofas or large quilts (for outdoor use)
- Wooden toys, board games,
- Old newspapers
- Birdhouses and bird seed
- Children's clothing (jackets, socks, gloves, hats)
- Playdough
- Yarn!!
- Thread & Bobbins
Wish List Items:
- 9 Square set
- Carpet Ball setup
- Amazon Wish List
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team
May 30, 2025
Dear Redwood Families,
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Redwood App—a powerful tool designed to make school-home communication faster, easier, more consistent, and more effective. We’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure you stay informed and feel connected within our growing community.
Why We’re Excited
The Redwood App brings everything you need into one convenient place:
🗓 Community Calendar & Enrichment Events
📢 Instant Announcements & Alerts
📝 Weekly Classroom Highlights
📊 Important Documents & Resources
💬 Secure Messaging with Mentors
How to Get Started
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play:
👉 Link or use the QR code below.
Sign up using the email or phone number you’ve registered with the school.
Explore the features and customize your settings and preferences.
Note: Our app is brand new, and we’re still building out its features and content. Full functionality and additional resources will be rolled out by Parent Orientation. In the meantime, feel free to download it, explore, and enjoy getting familiar with the platform!
Important Communication Update – Please Read
As Redwood Classical Academy continues to grow, we are refining how we communicate to better serve our families. Our goal is to ensure that every concern is heard, addressed, and resolved in a timely and organized way.
Effective June 1, Redwood staff will no longer use personal phone numbers for communication related to school matters. As texting threads have become too lengthy and fragmented, we’ve found this method no longer reliable for school-related conversations.
Moving forward, the Redwood App will be our primary communication platform, and we encourage all parents to begin using it right away. We will no longer respond to text messages regarding RCA. If you reach out via text, you will receive this standard response:
"Please send this to info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com or use the Redwood App by tapping 'Connect' at the bottom, then selecting 'Contact RCA.'"
📞 Note: Redwood Classical Academy does have a main phone number: 314-200-5784. This will be used primarily for Community Day needs (e.g., notifying the school of an absence or early pickup).and for communication from those outside our enrolled families.
Need Help?
We’re here to support you! If you need help setting up the app or have any questions, please contact us at info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re excited for all the ways the Redwood App will strengthen our connection with you!
With joy,
The Redwood Classical Academy Team
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Redwood App—a powerful tool designed to make school-home communication faster, easier, more consistent, and more effective. We’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure you stay informed and feel connected within our growing community.
Why We’re Excited
The Redwood App brings everything you need into one convenient place:
🗓 Community Calendar & Enrichment Events
📢 Instant Announcements & Alerts
📝 Weekly Classroom Highlights
📊 Important Documents & Resources
💬 Secure Messaging with Mentors
How to Get Started
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play:
👉 Link or use the QR code below.
Sign up using the email or phone number you’ve registered with the school.
Explore the features and customize your settings and preferences.
Note: Our app is brand new, and we’re still building out its features and content. Full functionality and additional resources will be rolled out by Parent Orientation. In the meantime, feel free to download it, explore, and enjoy getting familiar with the platform!
Important Communication Update – Please Read
As Redwood Classical Academy continues to grow, we are refining how we communicate to better serve our families. Our goal is to ensure that every concern is heard, addressed, and resolved in a timely and organized way.
Effective June 1, Redwood staff will no longer use personal phone numbers for communication related to school matters. As texting threads have become too lengthy and fragmented, we’ve found this method no longer reliable for school-related conversations.
Moving forward, the Redwood App will be our primary communication platform, and we encourage all parents to begin using it right away. We will no longer respond to text messages regarding RCA. If you reach out via text, you will receive this standard response:
"Please send this to info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com or use the Redwood App by tapping 'Connect' at the bottom, then selecting 'Contact RCA.'"
📞 Note: Redwood Classical Academy does have a main phone number: 314-200-5784. This will be used primarily for Community Day needs (e.g., notifying the school of an absence or early pickup).and for communication from those outside our enrolled families.
Need Help?
We’re here to support you! If you need help setting up the app or have any questions, please contact us at info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re excited for all the ways the Redwood App will strengthen our connection with you!
With joy,
The Redwood Classical Academy Team
May 23, 2025
Dear Redwood Families,
Welcome to a new academic year at Redwood Classical Academy! We are so grateful for your partnership as we continue to cultivate a learning environment where we can be wise in God's ways, delight in His world and serve others with joy. It is a privilege to walk alongside your family as we train hearts and minds in the rich tradition of Christian education.
We are excited to begin the 2025–2026 school year on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To help you prepare for a smooth and meaningful start, please take note of the following important dates:
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
We are currently transitioning to a new financial management system called FACTS, which will allow you to log in and view your account balance along with other features. More information will be provided soon. We thank you for your patience. Please note that your first tuition payment is due in July.
👕 Uniforms & Supplies
To ensure classrooms are ready by the first day, each student will need a uniform t-shirt and classroom supplies. Uniform shirts will be available for purchase at the Back-to-School event or online through Lands’ End (School ID: 900202847).
Family School Supplies (please bring these to Parent Orientation):
We invite you to join us for our Summer Work Day as we prepare the campus for the year ahead. It’s a wonderful opportunity to serve and connect with other families. Sign-up here!
🎁 Support RCA with Donated or Wishlist Items
We’re excited to be making over two classrooms this summer—and we need your help! As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of our community. One practical way to support us is by helping us gather classroom items through your local “Buy Nothing” Facebook groups. These neighborhood-based groups focus on gifting gently used items to others nearby.
We encourage you to check our list of needed items and see if anything can be sourced through your local group. Every donation makes a difference!
If you'd like to help in a hands-on way, you can drop off items at the school between 9:00–11:00 AM on the following dates:
June 14, June 24, or July 8.
Thank you for partnering with us to create beautiful, welcoming spaces for our students!
Donated Items:
We are thrilled to announce that RCA is partnering with South City Community School to join their Fall CYC Soccer Team!
Mission: To create a positive and nurturing environment for soccer players of all levels to enhance their skills and cultivate teamwork.
Registration Info:
📧 Questions? Email Robert Bruns at rbruns@sccommunityschool.org
🌞 Summer Events
We’re currently planning some exciting summer events for our families. Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are eager to see all that God will do in and through our community this year. If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team
Welcome to a new academic year at Redwood Classical Academy! We are so grateful for your partnership as we continue to cultivate a learning environment where we can be wise in God's ways, delight in His world and serve others with joy. It is a privilege to walk alongside your family as we train hearts and minds in the rich tradition of Christian education.
We are excited to begin the 2025–2026 school year on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To help you prepare for a smooth and meaningful start, please take note of the following important dates:
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
- Back-to-School Open House: Tuesday, August 19, 10-12 PM
- Parent Orientation: Thursday, August 21, 6:30–8:00 PM
(At least one parent must attend) - Intro to Charlotte Mason Parent Training: Saturday, August 30, 9:00–11:30 AM
We are currently transitioning to a new financial management system called FACTS, which will allow you to log in and view your account balance along with other features. More information will be provided soon. We thank you for your patience. Please note that your first tuition payment is due in July.
👕 Uniforms & Supplies
To ensure classrooms are ready by the first day, each student will need a uniform t-shirt and classroom supplies. Uniform shirts will be available for purchase at the Back-to-School event or online through Lands’ End (School ID: 900202847).
Family School Supplies (please bring these to Parent Orientation):
- 1 package of paper towels
- 1 package of thin black dry-erase markers
- 1 package of glue sticks
- 1 box of tissues
- 3 skeins of yarn
We invite you to join us for our Summer Work Day as we prepare the campus for the year ahead. It’s a wonderful opportunity to serve and connect with other families. Sign-up here!
🎁 Support RCA with Donated or Wishlist Items
We’re excited to be making over two classrooms this summer—and we need your help! As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of our community. One practical way to support us is by helping us gather classroom items through your local “Buy Nothing” Facebook groups. These neighborhood-based groups focus on gifting gently used items to others nearby.
We encourage you to check our list of needed items and see if anything can be sourced through your local group. Every donation makes a difference!
If you'd like to help in a hands-on way, you can drop off items at the school between 9:00–11:00 AM on the following dates:
June 14, June 24, or July 8.
Thank you for partnering with us to create beautiful, welcoming spaces for our students!
Donated Items:
- Sofas & or Coffee table
- Antique items
- Old towels (for muddy days)
- Nature items for classroom nature tables
- Decorative rugs and fine art for classrooms
- Sofas or large quilts (for outdoor use)
- Wooden toys, board games,
- Old newspapers
- Birdhouses and bird seed
- Children's clothing (jackets, socks, gloves, hats)
- Playdough
- Yarn!!
- Thread & Bobbins
- 9 Square set
- Carpet Ball setup
- Amazon Wish List
We are thrilled to announce that RCA is partnering with South City Community School to join their Fall CYC Soccer Team!
Mission: To create a positive and nurturing environment for soccer players of all levels to enhance their skills and cultivate teamwork.
Registration Info:
- Regular Registration: Now – June 9
- Cost: K–1st: $85 | 2nd–8th: $95
- Jersey Add-on: $30
- Late Registration Fee: +$15 after June 9
- Offerings: Girls K–6th, Boys K–8th
- Season Start: Week of August 18
- Season End: Usually last weekend of October
- K–5th: once a week
- 6th–8th: twice a week
- Last year’s practices were on Tuesdays at Tilles Park. The hope is to replicate that (TBD).
- Mostly Saturdays (some Friday evenings possible)
- Locations vary: South City, Kirkwood/Webster Groves/Brentwood, South County
- Part of the CYC League (primarily Catholic schools/parishes, but open to all)
- Non-South City Community School students welcome
- CYC players must request a change of assigned parish/school to play with SCCS
📧 Questions? Email Robert Bruns at rbruns@sccommunityschool.org
🌞 Summer Events
We’re currently planning some exciting summer events for our families. Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are eager to see all that God will do in and through our community this year. If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team