Mariner Report
Volume 10 Issue 2
un-wave-ering dedication
The school year is officially up and running! Through every challenge we have faced, teachers, students, parents, and staff have risen to the occasion and shown the determination and resilience that we Mariners are known for. Thank you for continuing to remain flexible, adaptable, and dedicated to our students!
Keep WAVEing Mariners!
Message from the Principal
Attendance Awareness
Supporting regular attendance and monitoring absenteeism reduces educational inequities.
- A consistent and predictable routine for learning every day gives children are assuring sense of stability which many lost when school buildings closed.
- Chronic absence (missing 10% or more of school) leads to students not reading proficiently by third grade, course failure in middle school and dropout in high school.
- Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules.
AVID Insider
In this time of distance learning, AVID strategies are even more important to help keep our students organized and focused at home. One way to do this is by creating a special space in the home specifically for learning. Creating a home environment for students to learn is very important. We need to encourage students to find a quiet place away from others where they can hear the teachers and they can concentrate. For those having trouble finding an isolated workspace within the home, here is an example of how a parent used a science board to help create a special area for her children to focus and help block out household activities that might be a distraction. Another idea is to create a portable homework station with all the supplies students might need organized and ready for them.
Artist's Easel
Art may seem like fun and games — and it is! — but you may not realize that your child is actually learning a lot through exploring the arts and doing art activities. Your children will gain useful life skills through art, so encourage them to get creative, and you will quickly see that your children are developing communication skills, problem solving skills, social-emotional skills, fine motor skills, and self expression and creativity. The more children are exposed to art, the easier these skills transfer to all areas of their lives, including but not limited to their schooling.
It is important, however, to separate the notion of “talent” from “creativity” — a child does not have to create a masterpiece to have a meaningful artistic experience. Art is a process, not a product. It’s tempting to want our children’s art to turn out “perfect” to prove that they are successful and on track. It’s reassuring to know that we can relax! Where art is concerned, it is the process of creating — exploring, discovering, and experimenting — that has the greatest value. Through self-expression and creativity, children’s skills will develop naturally, and their ability to create will soar.
Source: MaryAnn F. Kohl, Black Light Studios
Thanks and Celebrations
Ricky Canchola has returned to IHCS as the day custodian. IHCS is fortunate to have Ricky and Carlos at the site. They are responsible for more than just mopping the floors, cleaning classrooms, and turning off the lights at the end of the day. These unsung heroes contribute to student learning by creating a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students every day, an important role in helping to create a great school for every student. Thank you Ricky and Carlos for everything you do. Our students are lucky to have you.
Week At a Glance
Monday: September 7
Labor Day Holiday-No School
Tuesday: September 8
Wednesday: September 9
Coffee with the Principal 10:00am (English) 10:15am (Spanish)
Thursday: September 10
Friday: September 11
Staff Meeting 12:30
Resources to Remember
Innovative Horizons Charter School
Website: https://www.perrisesd.org/Domain/10
Location: 1461 North A Street, Perris, CA, USA
Phone: (951) 657-0728
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovativehorizons
Twitter: @innovative_PESD