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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, CSA will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed on Tuesday January 21st]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Given the anticipated inclement weather, CSA will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st.
Please stay safe , warm and tuned in for further developments.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday 01/16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chaparral Star Academy will observe a late start time of 10:00am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Students go directly to 4th period class.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:29:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Afternoon Session Cancelled 09/08/2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a local water main break and water shut off to school, CSA has cancelled the afternoon session for September 8, 2023. Parents of morning students can come pick students up early. Personnel will be stationed outside to help retrieve students while parents can wait in the car.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Closed Friday, February 3, 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA classes are cancelled for Friday, February 3, 2023.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:40:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Earns an A!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY 21-22 SCHOOL REPORT CARD 

Our standing:
Overall Rating    A (95 of 100)
Student Achievement            A (91 of a 100)
School Progress           A (93 of a 100)
Closing the Gap A (100 of a 100)

We garnered ALL seven available distinction]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:36:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Social Media Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching and a great way to get the word out about our wonderful school is to increase our social media presence. Here's how you can help and possibly win a $25 Target Gift Card!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:18:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOSB (National Ocean Sciences Bowl) Returns]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[NOSB is looking for new sharks to join our amazing team. If you are in 9th-12th grade and interested in learning about oceanography and more ocean facts please attend an informational meeting during crossover (11:50am-12:05pm) in Ms. Carter's room (126) on Tuesday, November 8th. Hope to see anyone interested there.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:48:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veteran's Day at CSA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA will return to our time-honored tradition of honoring our veterans.  Our program is scheduled for November 11th, at 11:20 in Kelly Drake Hall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:47:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dodgeball Lives!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After 2 years without one, the CSA Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament is back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:20:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Computer Science & Robotics Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA’s computer science and robotics club has officially started again this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Day at Altitude Trampoline Park]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our CSA PTSO has a fun-filled Spirit Day planned for all Sharks.  October 20th is designated as CSA Day at Altitude Trampoline Park in Round Rock.
Please join your friends from 12:00--3:00 PM or 4:30-7:30 PM for a great time.  Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:28:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Niche ranks CSA as #5 Best in Texas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Niche.com ranks CSA as #5 in a list of 2023 Best Charter High Schools in Texas]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:02:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2022]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:58:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vision Screening This Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1666284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA will conduct vision screening on October 5th-7th for students in grades K, 1, 3, 5 and 7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:50:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Passes Intruder Audit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1666281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An auditor with the Texas School Safety Center evaluated all exterior CSA doors and gave us an outstanding rating.  We are commended on being a safe school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:49:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA To Release Early at 2:10pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1588026</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dues to impending severe weather, CSA will release students early at 2:10pm (after 9th period) on March 21, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:45:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Closed Friday, February 4, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1563562</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, CSA will be closed Thursday & Friday, February 3 & 4, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:57:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Support for 2021-22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1484770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the learning loss experienced by so many, CSA staff stands ready to provide additional support for our students.  K-3 teachers will team teach to catch needy students at those grades.  Students in grades 4-12 have two options.  They may receive remote assistance from staff members listed in blue or PM students may come to sixth period in person and AM students may do the same during seventh period.  Please see the linked schedule, which also includes a detailed description of offers for 9-12 .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA on 2-hour delay for February 24, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1575239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA will operate on a 2-hour delay on February 24, 2022. Staff will begin taking temperatures for morning students at 9:30 with classes to begin at 4th period (starting at 9:50am). Afternoon schedule will operate as normal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:40:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Ranks Among Nation's Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1435760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[US News & World Report recently ranked Chaparral Star Academy 4th out of Austin-area high schools along with various additional rankings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 10:55:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Reverts to Full-Time In-Person for 2021-22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1422586</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chaparral Star Academy will revert to full time in-person pursuits for 2021-2022 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:25:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Computer Science Club]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1404731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The CompSci club meets every other Wednesday in Mr. Hance's computer lab (and also on Zoom).  The club encourages learning, competition and interest in Computer Science, technology and innovation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[More Students Needed to Report On Campus Last Six-Weeks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1404729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA administration is asking parents to please consider sending students in-person during the last grading cycle and assist in protecting the funding we so vitally need to keep our doors open.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:09:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Students Expected to Report On-Campus for STAAR]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1404727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The mandate has come down that ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO CAMPUS IN PERSON FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE STAAR EXAMS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:07:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Closed Monday, February 22 & No Students on Tuesday, February 23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1391599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA will remain closed Monday, February 22, conduct on campus professional development on Tuesday, February 23 and return to regular instruction on Wednesday, February 24.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:36:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Emergency Closure, Tuesday-Thursday,  February 16 -18, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1387310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chaparral Star Academy is officially closed for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (no remote learning...just closed) - February 16 -18, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:34:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA 100% remote Friday, February 12, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1386116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No in-person classes will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:15:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Remote Only for rest of week, Monday - Thursday, December 14 - 17, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1354805</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No in-person/on-campus activity at CSA for rest of week, Monday - Thursday, December 14 - 17, 2020.  Remote instruction only.  Friday, December 18, 2020 is a student holiday and begins Winter Break.  On-Campus instruction to resume on January 5, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:49:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Editorial Club Publishes First Edition of "Blue Sails"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1350520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Editorial Club published their first edition of “Blue Sails” earlier this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:19:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Honors Society Welcomes New Inductees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1330581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sponsors Mrs. Ellis and Ms. Lyftogt staged a lovely virtual ceremony for new inductees, current members and officers on October 25th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:50:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Cancelled for Monday, January 11, 2021 due to weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1364596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chaparral Star Academy will be closed for all instruction on Monday, Jan. 11.
Stay safe.  Snow Day!  No in-person or zoom.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:24:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kimber Hageman for Speech Award!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1326699</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kimber Hageman has earned the National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:47:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sophia Tenreirro recognized in the College Board National Recognition Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1323644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sophia Tenrreiro has been recognized in the College Board National Recognition Program because she scored in the top 2.5% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:18:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drop-Off & Pick-Up]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Given our new year and the challenges it poses, our procedure for drop off and pick up has changed.  We will begin the morning procedure at 7:25 AM and parents are encouraged to take advantage of the early opportunity to avoid the 7:40 rush and possible tardies.  Read more for an explanation and diagram about the procedure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:53:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New School Magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some students from our high school have started our very first editorial club! The editorial club will be producing new issues of their magazine: Blue Sails throughout the year. This magazine will showcase written works (such as articles or poetry), artwork, photos, or other creative projects submitted by students from all grades.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:36:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA is 10/10 on GreatSchools!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1313359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great Schools is an entity that rates schools on measures such as student progress, advanced courses, college readiness, equity, student demographics, discipline & attendance, and teachers & staff.  Chaparral Star Academy currently has the highest rating possible….10.  Check it out https://www.greatschools.org/texas/austin/99-Chaparral-Star-Academy/]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:39:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congrats to Commended Students on PSAT]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kimber Hageman, Batul Mabruk & Ammaar Siddiqui have been named as Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.  Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:42:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Spanish Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spanish Club will meet virtually every Wednesday, from 4:15 to 4:45 P.M. We play games, listen to music, and have cooking demonstrations! All are welcome to join no matter your level of Spanish! Speaking Spanish is not required; you just need to have a love for the Spanish language! Please contact Mrs. van Steijn for the Zoom link and Google Classroom code.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:05:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Plan Moving Forward]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our initial four-week stint of virtual instruction will end on Thursday, September 17th.  Our Governing Board approved and we submitted a TEA waiver for a second four-week period to run from September 18th-October 16th.  A pivotal piece of TEA’s requirement for the second four-week virtual platform is that “some on-campus instruction must be provided each day” during the extended period.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:15:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distinguished Students 2019-20]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CONGRATULATIONS!
Staff has made selection of “Distinguished Students” 2019-20:
Kimber Hageman
Batul Mabruk
Sophia Tenrreiro]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Support]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1273776</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eve Margolis, our ELL Parent Liaison/Student Support will be on hand remotely and in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her primary function is to provide support for any CSA student in need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:08:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Meet Staff]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our annual “Meet Staff” event will go virtual this year.  Within the next few days parents will receive staff-made videos that cover everything from daily routine to homework requirements.  If any questions or concerns arise following the presentations, please email the teacher for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:45:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Board Position Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1169669</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA governing board is seeking a member to fill upcoming vacant spot.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:46:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Kits Need Help!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1178141</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chaparral Star Academy & PTSO are looking for contributions to increase the safety and security of students on campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:05:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[In compliance with Austin's Shelter-In-Place, students will not return to school for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1187308</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the interest of safety for students and staff, Chaparral Star Academy will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. For more COVID-19 information, please visit the link in the full story. 

Front Office Staff will return on June 1, 2020 with summer office hours of M-Th, 9-2.  Please call (512.989.2672) or email (veronicanavarro@chaparralstaracademy.com) to schedule an appointment to ensure social distancing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:38:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1209591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Lyftogt, the student support counselor, has compiled a list of resources (mental health, food, financial assistance, etc) for families]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:40:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Health Update - Coronavirus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1172905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CSA put out some information regarding how families can help against the spread of the Coronavirus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:11:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Heart Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1170203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students are participating in physical and emotional health activities, learning about how their hearts work and how to keep them healthy, and hearing from kids with special hearts and raining funds to help kids like them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:51:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSA Welcomes Officer on Campus!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1132416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Travis County Sheriff’s Office will send a school resource officer to monitor on a weekly basis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:05:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Enrollment Starts January 27, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.chaparralstaracademy.com/apps/news/article/1132415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open Enrollment applications for the 2020-21 school year will be accepted starting on January 27, 2020.  Spread the word to have interested students apply!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:59:52 -0600</pubDate>
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