Sharing the Homeschool Heart....Homeschool Styles and Preferences.
So many families start their homeschool journey by pulling away from a traditional public model and then place the exact same expectations on themselves and their child that the public school has. Oftentimes this leads to a lot of frustration for everyone. Let me help you avoid that trap by considering a couple of things before moving forward as a homeschooler.
First, decide where you are going. What is the plan, your goals, hopes, dreams? What are you aiming for with home education? Next, how do you plan to get there?
Just asking yourself these questions and spending some time writing out your answers can prepare you to be better equipped to start this journey.
After you have done your homeschool brainstorm session, consider heading over to our Riverside County Parent Resource Site. In the drop-down menu under Learning Styles, you will find tests to take to help you determine your homeschool style and philosophy of education. Take some tests and marvel at the results!
Once your path is a little clearer, reach out for curriculum suggestions based on your learning preferences from your HST and us, your Family Liaisons! Creating firm foundations and knowing your "why" is an excellent place to start! Let us help you on your journey
-Candice!
This Week's OSP (Online Subscription Package): Elephango
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!
This week we look at Elephango! This is geared towards TK through 12th grade.
Elephango is a TK-12th grade home-school curriculum resource. It caters to students' needs based on their learning style and allows parents to filter and find content based on grade-level, subject, resource type, and even amount of time the lesson will take to complete.
Elephango allows parents to assign lessons based on their student's learning and personality styles. When your student starts Elephango, their learning style and personality type are determined in order to cater to their specific needs and interests.
For more details on this OSP option and all the other OSP subscriptions, head over to the OSP Handbook.
Have a question regarding the Online Subscription Package? Email osp@inspireschools.org
This Week's Vendor Spotlight: Fingerprints Youth Museum
You Can . . .
* Plan a Field Trip * Attend a Day Camp *
* Have a Birthday Party * Attend One of Our Many Special Events *
* Rent the Museum * Volunteer *
WE BELIEVE that children are born curious and eager to learn about their environment and their world. They aggressively seek sensory input in an effort to understand how things work. A well-rounded approach to learning must address this natural drive by providing our children opportunities to satisfy their need to play with, touch, and experience the world around them.
Fingerprints Youth Museum advocates this enriched method of teaching and learning by ensuring each child has the opportunity to physically manipulate objects in a controlled learning environment as a means of enhancing learning and retention.
Exhibits at Fingerprints Youth Museum are aligned with state standards and can be used to support lesson plans taught in the classroom. In addition, our exhibits are highly interactive and offer hours of fun for your children.
Fingerprints is a fun and safe environment for your children to explore and discover all this world has to offer:
Television Station, Doctors Office, Paleo Pit, Bank, Rock Wall, Veterinarian Office and Pet Adoption Center, Police, and Fire, Book Nook, Motion Machine, Craft Room, & Trash Truck & Waste Management, Walmart, MaxV02.
Inspiring Talks!
Brave Writer’s Julie Bogart followed up her in person Inspiring Talks with part one of a three-part webinar series The Writer's Jungle: A Survivor's Guide to Writing with Kids.
http://bit.ly/BraveWriterSurviorGuideWritingWithKids_RecordingLink
Copy and paste the link into your web browser or click on the link above to access the recording.
Want to Join a Brave Learner Book Club?
Many of you were inspired by Julie Bogart's online, or in person Inspiring Talks and asked about forming a The Brave Learner Book Club. We want to help facilitate bringing Brave Writer fans together. If you're interested, please take a minute to let us know what works best for you by clicking on the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/BraveLearnerBookClub-Interest
Coming soon! Brave Writer webinar series: Writing Across the Curriculum on Wednesday, June 5 at 1 p.m.
High School!
Session recordings include:
- The College Application Process
- UC/CSU Application Process
- Common Application Info Session
Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.
Inspire Preferred Vendor Programs Weekly Info Sessions!
Learn more about Inspire's unique enrichment opportunities!
Next info session is Thursday, May 30th at 4:30 pm
Join by computer:
Utilizing Enrichment Certificates for Service Orders
Inspiration Station Booking REMINDERS!
Happy Planning!
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
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Inspire Park Day Lego Contest! Bring your picnic and a Lego creation to participate in our Lego Contest at Arlington Heights Sports Park on May 29th at 10 a.m. Photo Booth! Mini Games! Prizes! Lego creation must be original Lego creation must fit in a 12"x12"x12" space One entry per participant Arlington Heights Sports Park 9401 Cleveland Ave. Riverside, CA. Questions? Contact: annab@inspireschools.org | Inspire's End of Year Luau Celebration! MURRIETA It's a Luau Celebration! Thursday, May 30th from 9 - 11 am Los Alamos Hills Sports Park ~ Hula Dancing ~ Obstacle Course ~ Limbo ~ Hula Hoops ~ Best Luau wear contest ~ Freeze Pops ~ Watermelon ~ Kindergarten Promotion Bring your picnic blankets or beach chairs and let's celebrate our school year success! Wear your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and be there on time! Promotion starts promptly at 9:15 am. Questions: Contact Cheryl Johnson at cherylj@inspireschools.org | Inspire's Summer Corona Beach Party! Join us for the Summer Corona Beach Party! Thursday, May 30th from 9:45 - 11:45 am Kinder Promotion begins at 10 am |
Inspire Park Day Lego Contest!
Photo Booth!
Mini Games!
Prizes!
Lego creation must be original
Lego creation must fit in a 12"x12"x12" space
One entry per participant
Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Ave.
Riverside, CA.
Questions? Contact:
annab@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Luau Celebration! MURRIETA
Thursday, May 30th from 9 - 11 am
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park
~ Hula Dancing
~ Obstacle Course
~ Limbo
~ Hula Hoops
~ Best Luau wear contest
~ Freeze Pops
~ Watermelon
~ Kindergarten Promotion
Bring your picnic blankets or beach chairs and let's celebrate our school year success!
Wear your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and be there on time! Promotion starts promptly at 9:15 am.
Questions: Contact Cheryl Johnson at cherylj@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Summer Corona Beach Party!
Thursday, May 30th from 9:45 - 11:45 am
Kinder Promotion begins at 10 am
Citrus Park Splash Pad
1250 Santana Way, Corona
Don't forget your bathing suits, sunscreen, chairs, and towels!
Please be sure to RSVP with your HST (Homeschool Teacher).
Kona Ice will be there for you to purchase.
Questions? Contact Katie at katiec@inspireschools.org or Brooke at brooket@inspireschools.org
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Berry Picking with Friends! Berry picking with friends! Monday, June 3rd, 10 - 11:30 am Temecula Berry Co. 39700 Cantrell Rd., Temecula You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only) Limited Parking - Carpool if you can! Open to all! No entrance fee This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY, pick your berries, then pay market prices per pound, and pay the cashier. We won't be collecting any money and the field trip won't sell out. Temecula Berry Co. states their pricing is $6/pint (no educational funds may be used - OUT OF POCKET PAYMENT ONLY) Book your FREE ticket HERE Organizer: Shayla McLaughlin Contact No: 7607107535 Email: shayla@inspireschools.org | Splash Pad End of School Year Celebration!Come enjoy the splash pad and playground while celebrating the end of the school year! Bring your swimsuit, towel, & smile! | Inspire Info Session NORCOInspire Charter Schools Information Session |
Berry Picking with Friends!
Monday, June 3rd, 10 - 11:30 am
Temecula Berry Co.
39700 Cantrell Rd., Temecula
You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only)
Limited Parking - Carpool if you can!
Open to all!
No entrance fee
This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY, pick your berries, then pay market prices per pound, and pay the cashier. We won't be collecting any money and the field trip won't sell out.
Temecula Berry Co. states their pricing is $6/pint (no educational funds may be used - OUT OF POCKET PAYMENT ONLY)
Book your FREE ticket HERE
Organizer:
Shayla McLaughlin
Contact No:
7607107535
Email:
shayla@inspireschools.org
Splash Pad End of School Year Celebration!
Come enjoy the splash pad and playground while celebrating the end of the school year! Bring your swimsuit, towel, & smile!
Tuesday, June 4th from 10 - 12 noon
Dairyland Park
14520 San Remo
Eastvale, CA
Questions? Contact:
Sarah Herman
sarahh@inspireschools.org
Inspire Info Session NORCO
Inspire Charter Schools Information Session
Please join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Tuesday, June 4th at 5 pm
Starbucks
2410 River Rd., Norco
Questions? Contact Debbie Holm at 949-278-2483 or deborahh@inspireschools.org
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Inspire Lego Park Day CORONA Join us for a Lego Park Day! Wednesday, June 5th at 10 - 11:30 am Santana Park in Corona 598 Santana Way Rules for the Lego Contest: > Lego creation must be built at home and brought ready for the judges. > Must use your own Lego plastic blocks (supplies not provided). > Your creation must fit within a space of 6x6 inches and no more than 8 inches tall. > Entries must be your own creation, not a Lego designed kit. > One entry per participant. ***1st Place Winner will receive a Lego Book and play set*** ***2nd Place Winner will receive a Lego Book*** Snacks and Drinks will be available RSVP with maren@inspireschools.org or with your HST | Riverside County Graduation 2019 Riverside County 2019 Promotion and Graduation Ceremony! We are so excited to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our Inspire students and families! 1:15-1:45 Student Check-in 2:00-4:00 Ceremony Refreshments immediately following the ceremony Sandals Church Hunter Park 150 Palmyrita Avenue Riverside Head over HERE for more Graduation Ceremony Details! | Inspire End of the Year Party in RIVERSIDE Inspire's End of the Year Party in RIVERSIDE! Summer Beach Party at the Park! End of the Year Park Day Splash Pad and Kindergarten Graduation! Arlington Heights Sports Park 9401 Cleveland Ave. Riverside, CA. Bring your beach chairs, towels, and picnic lunches! Cool treats and crafts will be provided! Friday, June 7th from 10 am - 12 noon RSVP HERE Questions? Contact: kbacon@inspireschools.org heathera@inspireschools.org |
Inspire Lego Park Day CORONA
Wednesday, June 5th at 10 - 11:30 am
Santana Park in Corona
598 Santana Way
Rules for the Lego Contest:
> Lego creation must be built at home and brought ready for the judges.
> Must use your own Lego plastic blocks (supplies not provided).
> Your creation must fit within a space of 6x6 inches and no more than 8 inches tall.
> Entries must be your own creation, not a Lego designed kit.
> One entry per participant.
***1st Place Winner will receive a Lego Book and play set***
***2nd Place Winner will receive a Lego Book***
Snacks and Drinks will be available
RSVP with maren@inspireschools.org or with your HST
Riverside County Graduation 2019
We are so excited to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our Inspire students and families!
5th & 8th Grade Promotion
12th Grade Graduation
Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 2 pm
1:15-1:45 Student Check-in
2:00-4:00 Ceremony
Refreshments immediately following the ceremony
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
Head over HERE for more Graduation Ceremony Details!
Inspire End of the Year Party in RIVERSIDE
Summer Beach Party at the Park! End of the Year Park Day Splash Pad and Kindergarten Graduation!
Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Ave.
Riverside, CA.
Bring your beach chairs, towels, and picnic lunches!
Cool treats and crafts will be provided!
Friday, June 7th from 10 am - 12 noon
RSVP HERE
Questions? Contact:
kbacon@inspireschools.org
heathera@inspireschools.org
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Root Beer Float Party! HEMET Root Beer Float Party! Join us for our end of the year park day in Hemet and the Kindergarten Graduation afterward! 9 - 11 am: Park Day Fun! 11 - 11:30 am: Kindergarten Graduation Friday, June 7th McSweeny Park, McSweeny Parkway, Hemet, CA. 92543 Questions? Contact: Holly Blair at hblair@inspireschools.org Angela Meger at angelam@inspireschools.org Claudia Alvarez at claudiaa@inspireschools.org | Inspire's Hemet 2019 Kinder Graduation! Join us as we celebrate our Kindergarten students! Friday, June 7th 11 - 11:30 am McSweeney Park in Hemet We will have a diploma, photo opportunities, a light snack, and lots of fun! If you plan on attending, please fill out the Hemet Kindergarten Graduation Survey by May 20th. This allows us time to make the diplomas for your Kindergarten Graduate. RSVP for Hemet Kinder Graduation Please contact Claudia Alvarez for more information claudiaa@inspireschools.org | RIVERSIDE COUNTY YEAR END CELEBRATION AT MULLIGAN'S Join us for the second annual Riverside County Year End Celebration at Mulligans! Monday, June 10th 10 am to 3 pm $11.99 per person for unlimited use of: ~ Go-Karts (minimum 56" to drive) ~ Rookie Go-Karts (40" to drive) ~ Miniature Golf ~ Rock Wall ~ Extreme Air Jumper ~ Kiddie Rides (Train, Tea Cups, & Frog Hopper) ***Unlimited Water Slides may be purchased at the door - out of pocket for $3.99 - Instructional Funds may NOT be used*** Use educational funds or pay out of pocket here. Questions? Contact: Aaron Holbrook Contact No: (951) 294-0220 Email: aaron@inspireschools.org |
Root Beer Float Party! HEMET
Join us for our end of the year park day in Hemet and the Kindergarten Graduation afterward!
9 - 11 am: Park Day Fun!
11 - 11:30 am: Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, June 7th
McSweeny Park, McSweeny Parkway, Hemet, CA. 92543
Questions? Contact:
Holly Blair at hblair@inspireschools.org
Angela Meger at angelam@inspireschools.org
Claudia Alvarez at claudiaa@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Hemet 2019 Kinder Graduation!
Friday, June 7th
11 - 11:30 am
McSweeney Park in Hemet
We will have a diploma, photo opportunities, a light snack, and lots of fun!
If you plan on attending, please fill out the Hemet Kindergarten Graduation Survey by May 20th. This allows us time to make the diplomas for your Kindergarten Graduate.
RSVP for Hemet Kinder Graduation
Please contact Claudia Alvarez for more information claudiaa@inspireschools.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY YEAR END CELEBRATION AT MULLIGAN'S
Monday, June 10th
10 am to 3 pm
$11.99 per person for unlimited use of:
~ Go-Karts (minimum 56" to drive)
~ Rookie Go-Karts (40" to drive)
~ Miniature Golf
~ Rock Wall
~ Extreme Air Jumper
~ Kiddie Rides (Train, Tea Cups, & Frog Hopper)
***Unlimited Water Slides may be purchased at the door - out of pocket for $3.99 - Instructional Funds may NOT be used***
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket here.
Questions? Contact:
Aaron Holbrook
Contact No: (951) 294-0220
Email: aaron@inspireschools.org
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Inspire's End of Year Ice Cream Social in IDYLLWILD Inspire's Ice Cream Social to celebrate the end of the year!! Monday, June 10th from 1 - 3 pm Atomic Cow Creamery 54245 N Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549 Come and meet local vendors, visit with families, enjoy discounted ice cream from Atomic Cow Creamery, return curriculum and non-consumables to Inspire Enrichment Specialists onsite and make a craft! Questions? Contact: Mary LaMont at mary.lamont@inspireschools.org | Storytime and Berry Picking at the Temecula Berry Company! Join us for Story time and Blueberry picking! The Blueberry Farm owner comes down at 9:30 to read a story to the kids. Following story time will be blueberry picking. Blueberry picking is $6 for a pint of blueberries. Instructional funds cannot be used. Blueberries can be purchased out of pocket. It is a u-pick style that kids love! ~ You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only) ~ Limited Parking - Carpool if you can! ~ Open to all! ~ No entrance fee This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY. No instructional funds can be used. Tuesday, June 11th at 9:15 am Book your FREE tickets HERE Questions? Contact: Ellie Clark Contact No: 562-325-1040 Email: ellie@inspireschools.org | Inspire's End of Year Party & Kinder Graduation in PALM DESERT! Inspire's Desert Region End of Year Party and Kindergarten Graduation! Come join us at Get Air Trampoline Park in Palm Desert to celebrate the end of a wonderful school year! Jumping will be from 10 to noon, all ages welcome! We will be meeting a half hour early for a brief kindergarten recognition ceremony (9:30-10am). Contact Kari Arnson with any questions kari@inspireschools.org Tickets are $25 each (for all ages) Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30 am - 12 pm Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 am to 10 am Jumping Party Time! 10 am - 12 pm Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE Please make sure to complete the Get Air waiver before attending: https://palmdesert.getairmanagement.com/Waiver2.html Questions? Contact Kari Arnson at (760) 485-2134 or at kari@inspireschools.org |
Inspire's End of Year Ice Cream Social in IDYLLWILD
Monday, June 10th from 1 - 3 pm
Atomic Cow Creamery
54245 N Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Come and meet local vendors, visit with families, enjoy discounted ice cream from Atomic Cow Creamery, return curriculum and non-consumables to Inspire Enrichment Specialists onsite and make a craft!
Questions? Contact: Mary LaMont at mary.lamont@inspireschools.org
Storytime and Berry Picking at the Temecula Berry Company!
~ You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only)
~ Limited Parking - Carpool if you can!
~ Open to all!
~ No entrance fee
This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY. No instructional funds can be used.
Tuesday, June 11th at 9:15 am
Book your FREE tickets HERE
Questions? Contact:
Ellie Clark
Contact No:
562-325-1040
Email:
ellie@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Party & Kinder Graduation in PALM DESERT!
Tickets are $25 each (for all ages)
Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30 am - 12 pm
Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 am to 10 am
Jumping Party Time! 10 am - 12 pm
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Please make sure to complete the Get Air waiver before attending:
https://palmdesert.getairmanagement.com/Waiver2.html
Questions? Contact Kari Arnson at (760) 485-2134 or at kari@inspireschools.org
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Inspire Info Session RIVERSIDECome learn more about Inspire Charter Schools, a family of tuition free, personalized learning, public charter schools serving TK - 12th grade home schooled students. | Info Session in Temecula! Inspire Charter Schools Information Session Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer. Wednesday, June 12th at 6 pm Ryan Bros. Coffee 40573 Margarita Rd. Temecula, CA Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org | Lake Elsinore Splash Pad Info Session! Inspire Charter Schools Information Session Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer. Wednesday, June 26th at 10 am Canyon Hills Park Splash Pad 34360 Canyon Hills Rd. Lake Elsinore, CA Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org |
Inspire Info Session RIVERSIDE
Come learn more about Inspire Charter Schools, a family of tuition free, personalized learning, public charter schools serving TK - 12th grade home schooled students.
Monday, August 19th from 10 am - 12 pm
Canyon Crest Towne Centre Splash Pad
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA.
Questions? Contact Amy Holmes at (951) 355-5371 or at aholmes@inspireschools.org
Info Session in Temecula!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 12th at 6 pm
Ryan Bros. Coffee
40573 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Lake Elsinore Splash Pad Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 26th at 10 am
Canyon Hills Park Splash Pad
34360 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
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BOSTON RED SOX AT ANAHEIM ANGELS BASEBALL GAME It's Inspire Charter Schools Night! Saturday, August 31st at 6:07 pm Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox Cap off your summer with America's favorite past time! Come sit with fellow Inspire families at the Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox game on Saturday, August 31st! Stick around after for a Fireworks show! Ticket price includes a ticket to this game and a complimentary educational worksheet for our students - Baseball is a numbers game! Use instructional funds or pay out of pocket for Inspire Angels Night HERE Questions? Contact: Audrey Everson audreye@inspireschools.org (951) 541-4809 Candice Zuniga candicez@inspireschools.org (714) 797-1209 |
BOSTON RED SOX AT ANAHEIM ANGELS BASEBALL GAME
Saturday, August 31st at 6:07 pm
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox
Cap off your summer with America's favorite past time! Come sit with fellow Inspire families at the Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox game on Saturday, August 31st! Stick around after for a Fireworks show! Ticket price includes a ticket to this game and a complimentary educational worksheet for our students - Baseball is a numbers game!
Use instructional funds or pay out of pocket for Inspire Angels Night HERE
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson
audreye@inspireschools.org
(951) 541-4809
Candice Zuniga
candicez@inspireschools.org
(714) 797-1209
Candice Zuniga
Audrey Everson
Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 10 to 6 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 6 years in 3 different states, I've found homeschooling here in California, especially with Inspire Charter, has been a great fit for our homeschool journey. I am grateful for our ability to homeschool so freely and I aspire to assist other families with their own homeschool adventures!
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