October 30, 2025
🌲 Redwood Updates – November & December 🌲
📝 Parent Survey
We love your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us.
👕 Redwood Gear Store is OPEN!
Get your RCA gear now through November 24th on the app. Don’t miss out!
🏎️ Last Call for Derby Cars!
Grab your car kit before they’re gone—only a few left! Derby event is November 7th.
📅 Upcoming November Calendar
Nov 4 – Stay & Pray
Nov 6 – Stay & Play
Nov 6 – Picture Day
Nov 7 – Derby Day
Nov 11 – Picture Make-Up Day
Nov 13 – Open House
Nov 14 – Engage with History (Jefferson Barracks – Enrichment Day)
Nov 18 & 20 – Exams (helpers needed!)
Nov 25 & 27 – Thanksgiving Break – No School
🎄 Looking Ahead – December
Dec 2 – Stay & Pray
Dec 2 – Mentor Meeting (bring the staff a snack!)
Dec 4 – Stay & Play
Dec 11 – Open House
Dec 16 – Learning Celebration, 6:30pm
Dec 19 – Jan 5 – Christmas Break
📝 Parent Survey
We love your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us.
👕 Redwood Gear Store is OPEN!
Get your RCA gear now through November 24th on the app. Don’t miss out!
🏎️ Last Call for Derby Cars!
Grab your car kit before they’re gone—only a few left! Derby event is November 7th.
📅 Upcoming November Calendar
Nov 4 – Stay & Pray
Nov 6 – Stay & Play
Nov 6 – Picture Day
Nov 7 – Derby Day
Nov 11 – Picture Make-Up Day
Nov 13 – Open House
Nov 14 – Engage with History (Jefferson Barracks – Enrichment Day)
Nov 18 & 20 – Exams (helpers needed!)
Nov 25 & 27 – Thanksgiving Break – No School
🎄 Looking Ahead – December
Dec 2 – Stay & Pray
Dec 2 – Mentor Meeting (bring the staff a snack!)
Dec 4 – Stay & Play
Dec 11 – Open House
Dec 16 – Learning Celebration, 6:30pm
Dec 19 – Jan 5 – Christmas Break
October 6, 2025
Fall Break
Fall Break is this week — October 7 & 9! 🍂 Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and take some well-deserved time to rest and recharge!
Check Out the Calendar!
🌿 Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!
We’ve added some exciting new opportunities to connect and learn together.
Find full details and registration links on the RCA website or app.
👩👧 Mom & Me Playdate
📅 Date: October 14 | 🕘 Time: 9:45–11:45 AM
Do you have young siblings or know someone interested in homeschooling but not quite school-aged yet? Join us for a morning of play, connection, and encouragement!
👉 Register on app or website calendar
☕ Table Talk (Afternoon Session)
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 3:15–4:30 PM
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse (4200 Ripa Ave, 63125)
Join us for a special opportunity to connect personally with our Executive Director, hear what God is doing at Redwood Classical Academy, and learn about our vision for the future. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a heart for what’s possible!
👉 Register on app or website calendar
🐝 Bees, Pollinators, and Native Plants Class
📅 Date: October 17, 2025 | 🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Discover the beauty of God’s creation through pollinators! Explore the pollination process, learn how Waste Connections supports local ecosystems, and visit the greenhouse and beehives.
🌐 Learn More
👉 Register on app or website calendar
☕ Table Talk (Morning Session)
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 🕘 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse (4200 Ripa Ave, 63125)
If you missed the afternoon session, join us for another opportunity to connect, ask questions, and catch the vision for what’s ahead at RCA.
👉 Register on app or website calendar
Derby Day!
🏁 Get Ready for a Night of Fun and Celebration — DERBY DAY—Remaining Faithful Until the Race Is Won!
Join us for a fun-filled evening full of laughter, excitement, and community!
🍽 Dinner is on us-- bring your family, friends, and grandparents. This is a school-wide celebration, and everyone is welcome--enrolled families, friends, and guests!
🏎 Pinewood Derby Racing:
All RCA will have an opportunity starting October 16th after school to purchase their Derby Car Kit ($5 Venmo or Cash). Pick up your student at the end of the day and head to the pavilion. Grab your winning car!
Not an RCA student? No problem! Friends and family can join the race too!
Simply purchase a derby car through RCA by emailing info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com OR enrolled students can purchase an extra Derby Car Kit to be pick up on their behalf.
It’s going to be a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and sharing of the mission of RCA — we can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Date: November 7th
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse, 4200 Ripa Ave
👉 Register on app or website calendar
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
Do you or someone you know own a business that would love to support RCA and our families? RCA is looking to partner with like-minded businesses through our business sponsorship program. These connections help us strengthen our mission and create lasting impact for our students and families.
If you have a business — or know someone we should connect with — we’d love to hear from you!
💌 Please email info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com with your questions or introductions and make sure to see attached pdf for more information.
Fall Break is this week — October 7 & 9! 🍂 Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and take some well-deserved time to rest and recharge!
Check Out the Calendar!
🌿 Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars!
We’ve added some exciting new opportunities to connect and learn together.
Find full details and registration links on the RCA website or app.
👩👧 Mom & Me Playdate
📅 Date: October 14 | 🕘 Time: 9:45–11:45 AM
Do you have young siblings or know someone interested in homeschooling but not quite school-aged yet? Join us for a morning of play, connection, and encouragement!
👉 Register on app or website calendar
☕ Table Talk (Afternoon Session)
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 3:15–4:30 PM
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse (4200 Ripa Ave, 63125)
Join us for a special opportunity to connect personally with our Executive Director, hear what God is doing at Redwood Classical Academy, and learn about our vision for the future. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a heart for what’s possible!
👉 Register on app or website calendar
🐝 Bees, Pollinators, and Native Plants Class
📅 Date: October 17, 2025 | 🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Discover the beauty of God’s creation through pollinators! Explore the pollination process, learn how Waste Connections supports local ecosystems, and visit the greenhouse and beehives.
🌐 Learn More
👉 Register on app or website calendar
☕ Table Talk (Morning Session)
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 🕘 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse (4200 Ripa Ave, 63125)
If you missed the afternoon session, join us for another opportunity to connect, ask questions, and catch the vision for what’s ahead at RCA.
👉 Register on app or website calendar
Derby Day!
🏁 Get Ready for a Night of Fun and Celebration — DERBY DAY—Remaining Faithful Until the Race Is Won!
Join us for a fun-filled evening full of laughter, excitement, and community!
🍽 Dinner is on us-- bring your family, friends, and grandparents. This is a school-wide celebration, and everyone is welcome--enrolled families, friends, and guests!
🏎 Pinewood Derby Racing:
All RCA will have an opportunity starting October 16th after school to purchase their Derby Car Kit ($5 Venmo or Cash). Pick up your student at the end of the day and head to the pavilion. Grab your winning car!
Not an RCA student? No problem! Friends and family can join the race too!
Simply purchase a derby car through RCA by emailing info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com OR enrolled students can purchase an extra Derby Car Kit to be pick up on their behalf.
It’s going to be a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and sharing of the mission of RCA — we can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Date: November 7th
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: RCA Schoolhouse, 4200 Ripa Ave
👉 Register on app or website calendar
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
Do you or someone you know own a business that would love to support RCA and our families? RCA is looking to partner with like-minded businesses through our business sponsorship program. These connections help us strengthen our mission and create lasting impact for our students and families.
If you have a business — or know someone we should connect with — we’d love to hear from you!
💌 Please email info@redwoodclassicalacademy.com with your questions or introductions and make sure to see attached pdf for more information.
September 2, 2025
What a Great First Week at RCA!
We are so thankful for a wonderful start to the school year. Below are a few important reminders and updates in case you missed them:
📱 RCA App
If you have not yet downloaded the RCA App, please do so!
This is our main source of communication. Through the app you can:
👉 Simply go to the App Store or Play Store and download today!
📖 Family Handbook & Parent Agreement
At Parent Orientation, we discussed the importance of our Family Handbook.
To build clarity and unity, we are asking one parent from each family to sign our Parent Agreement.
🔗 Click here to complete the Parent Agreement (if you haven’t already).
📅 Save the Date: Vision Night
Mark your calendars! Vision Night is November 7th.
It will be a fun and meaningful evening as we celebrate what God is doing at RCA and look ahead together. More details coming soon!
🗣️ Table Talks
Join us for Table Talks, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear firsthand about our mission and plans for the future — and ask questions in an open, family-style setting. Choose to come to one--
Upcoming Dates:
🚫 Allergy Reminder
Please remember that RCA is a nut-free campus.
We ask all families to be mindful of allergies and help us keep our community safe for everyone.
✨ Thank you for partnering with us in making RCA a thriving, Christ-centered community!
🌟 A Special Thank You! 🌟
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for all of your generous donations!
🧶 The students have been finger knitting up a storm thanks to your support. Their joy and creativity have been such a gift to watch!
📦 A special thank you also goes to those who donated through Amazon. Please know that every time we use these supplies in our classrooms, we think of you with gratitude.
Your generosity helps create a rich and joyful learning environment for our students. Thank you for being such a vital part of the RCA community!
⚽ There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Soccer! ⚽
We’re excited to kick off the soccer season and would love for your student to join!
Program Details:
👉 Register here: 2025 South City Community School Soccer – CYC K–8th
Don’t miss out — sign up today and join us for a great season of fun, teamwork, and growth!
We are so thankful for a wonderful start to the school year. Below are a few important reminders and updates in case you missed them:
📱 RCA App
If you have not yet downloaded the RCA App, please do so!
This is our main source of communication. Through the app you can:
- Contact us directly
- Receive updates for your student’s classroom
- Access the community calendar
👉 Simply go to the App Store or Play Store and download today!
📖 Family Handbook & Parent Agreement
At Parent Orientation, we discussed the importance of our Family Handbook.
To build clarity and unity, we are asking one parent from each family to sign our Parent Agreement.
🔗 Click here to complete the Parent Agreement (if you haven’t already).
📅 Save the Date: Vision Night
Mark your calendars! Vision Night is November 7th.
It will be a fun and meaningful evening as we celebrate what God is doing at RCA and look ahead together. More details coming soon!
🗣️ Table Talks
Join us for Table Talks, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear firsthand about our mission and plans for the future — and ask questions in an open, family-style setting. Choose to come to one--
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, September 29 | 7:00–8:30 PM
- Saturday, October 4 | 8:30–10:00 AM
🚫 Allergy Reminder
Please remember that RCA is a nut-free campus.
We ask all families to be mindful of allergies and help us keep our community safe for everyone.
✨ Thank you for partnering with us in making RCA a thriving, Christ-centered community!
🌟 A Special Thank You! 🌟
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for all of your generous donations!
🧶 The students have been finger knitting up a storm thanks to your support. Their joy and creativity have been such a gift to watch!
📦 A special thank you also goes to those who donated through Amazon. Please know that every time we use these supplies in our classrooms, we think of you with gratitude.
Your generosity helps create a rich and joyful learning environment for our students. Thank you for being such a vital part of the RCA community!
⚽ There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Soccer! ⚽
We’re excited to kick off the soccer season and would love for your student to join!
Program Details:
- Who: Boys K–8th & Girls K–5th
- Cost: $115 (Jersey is a $30 add-on)
- Practices: Tuesdays at 4:30 or 5:30 PM at Berra Park
- Games: Saturdays beginning 8/23 or 9/6
- No games on Labor Day Weekend or October 11th
👉 Register here: 2025 South City Community School Soccer – CYC K–8th
Don’t miss out — sign up today and join us for a great season of fun, teamwork, and growth!
August 22, 2025
Dear RCA Parents,
If you’d like to learn more about how to use and enrich the Alveary curriculum at home, we invite you to attend our upcoming Parent Training session. This will be a valuable opportunity to gain practical tools and insight into supporting your child’s learning beyond the classroom.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30
⏰ Time: 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 Location: Redwood Classical Academy
4200 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
✅ Register Here
We hope you’ll join us for this time of encouragement and equipping as we partner together in cultivating a learning environment where students grow in wisdom according to God’s ways, delight in His creation, and serve others with joy.
Warmly,
The RCA Team
If you’d like to learn more about how to use and enrich the Alveary curriculum at home, we invite you to attend our upcoming Parent Training session. This will be a valuable opportunity to gain practical tools and insight into supporting your child’s learning beyond the classroom.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30
⏰ Time: 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 Location: Redwood Classical Academy
4200 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
✅ Register Here
We hope you’ll join us for this time of encouragement and equipping as we partner together in cultivating a learning environment where students grow in wisdom according to God’s ways, delight in His creation, and serve others with joy.
Warmly,
The RCA Team
August 20, 2025
Dear Redwood Families,
Join us for an important evening created to equip and encourage our parent community as we begin the new school year.
Please take a moment to review the RCA Parent Agreement at the end of this email. We look forward to connecting with each of you on Thursday evening!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍Location: 4200 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
Sign-up to attend here
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA Team
Redwood Parent Agreement
Join us for an important evening created to equip and encourage our parent community as we begin the new school year.
Please take a moment to review the RCA Parent Agreement at the end of this email. We look forward to connecting with each of you on Thursday evening!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍Location: 4200 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
Sign-up to attend here
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA Team
Redwood Parent Agreement
August 11, 2025
Dear Redwood Families,
As we prepare to embark on a new school year, our hearts are filled with gratitude and anticipation for all that God will do in and through our community. This week, our faculty and staff will gather for employee orientation—a time of preparation, vision casting, and prayerful focus as we seek to serve your children with joy and faithfulness.
We humbly ask you to join us in prayer as we begin this new season. Please pray for:
We are so grateful for your partnership and your prayers. May the Lord guide us all as we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of truth, beauty, and goodness, rooted in Christ.
With hope and gratitude,
The RCA Staff
As we prepare to embark on a new school year, our hearts are filled with gratitude and anticipation for all that God will do in and through our community. This week, our faculty and staff will gather for employee orientation—a time of preparation, vision casting, and prayerful focus as we seek to serve your children with joy and faithfulness.
We humbly ask you to join us in prayer as we begin this new season. Please pray for:
- Unity and wisdom as our team prepares to welcome students
- Joy and peace in the hearts of teachers and staff
- Protection and health over our campus and community
- The presence of Christ to be evident in all we do
We are so grateful for your partnership and your prayers. May the Lord guide us all as we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of truth, beauty, and goodness, rooted in Christ.
With hope and gratitude,
The RCA Staff
August 6, 2025
Dear Redwood Families,
As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we wanted to share some important dates and events coming up. There's a lot to look forward to, and we’re so grateful to be partnering with you in nurturing your student's academic, social, and spiritual growth.
Here’s what’s ahead – be sure to mark your calendars and sign up where needed!
🏫 Back to School Open House
Come visit classrooms, meet teachers, and reconnect with our school community!
Date: August 19
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
RSVP here
👨👩👧 Parent Orientation
Join us for an important evening designed to equip and encourage our parent community as we begin the new school year.
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
View the Supplies List and Sign-up to attend here
🥐 Newcomers Brunch – First-Time Families
If you’re new to our school, we can’t wait to meet you! Join us for a casual brunch to get to know our team and other new families.
Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Let us know you're coming here
🌿 Parent Training
If you’d like to learn more about how to use or enrich the Alveary curriculum at home, we invite you to attend the parent training.
Date: August 30
Time: 9:00AM-11:30AM
Register here
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions – we’re here to help.
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA Team
As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we wanted to share some important dates and events coming up. There's a lot to look forward to, and we’re so grateful to be partnering with you in nurturing your student's academic, social, and spiritual growth.
Here’s what’s ahead – be sure to mark your calendars and sign up where needed!
🏫 Back to School Open House
Come visit classrooms, meet teachers, and reconnect with our school community!
Date: August 19
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
RSVP here
👨👩👧 Parent Orientation
Join us for an important evening designed to equip and encourage our parent community as we begin the new school year.
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
View the Supplies List and Sign-up to attend here
🥐 Newcomers Brunch – First-Time Families
If you’re new to our school, we can’t wait to meet you! Join us for a casual brunch to get to know our team and other new families.
Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Let us know you're coming here
🌿 Parent Training
If you’d like to learn more about how to use or enrich the Alveary curriculum at home, we invite you to attend the parent training.
Date: August 30
Time: 9:00AM-11:30AM
Register here
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions – we’re here to help.
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA Team
August 2, 2025
Summer Work Day
Saturday, August 9┃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 August 9.
Thank you for partnering with us to create beautiful, welcoming spaces for our students!
Donated Items:
Amazon Wish List
With joy and gratitude,
The RCA team
Saturday, August 9┃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 August 9.
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
July 28, 2025
Dear Redwood Parents,
We hope you’re enjoying a safe and restful summer! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that each student’s medical form be completed and returned by August 11. Having this information in advance allows us to establish appropriate health protocols and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
🩺 What We Need
Please complete the medical form linked below for your child, including details such as:
- Allergies or chronic conditions
- Medications or health needs at school
- Emergency contact information
🗓 Why the August 11 Deadline
This gives our health and school staff enough time to:
- Review each student’s medical requirements
- Make arrangements for medication storage and emergency plans
Have Questions?
If you’re unsure about any section—or if your child has recently experienced medical changes—please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Your cooperation ensures your child’s comfort and safety from day one. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Best regards,
The RCA team
Student Medical Form
We hope you’re enjoying a safe and restful summer! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that each student’s medical form be completed and returned by August 11. Having this information in advance allows us to establish appropriate health protocols and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
🩺 What We Need
Please complete the medical form linked below for your child, including details such as:
- Allergies or chronic conditions
- Medications or health needs at school
- Emergency contact information
🗓 Why the August 11 Deadline
This gives our health and school staff enough time to:
- Review each student’s medical requirements
- Make arrangements for medication storage and emergency plans
Have Questions?
If you’re unsure about any section—or if your child has recently experienced medical changes—please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Your cooperation ensures your child’s comfort and safety from day one. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Best regards,
The RCA team
Student Medical Form
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