Welcome to Inspire!
2019-2020
Welcome Back 2019-2020 School Year
Hello and Welcome!
I am so honored to continue with you on your homeschool journey. When I look back on where we all started and how far we have come, I am humbled. I have seen tremendous growth in each and every student on my roster. Maybe your student was in TK when you started and now he is reading. Maybe you have a high school student getting ready to graduate. Whatever the age and stage, it is easy to get short-sighted. I encourage you to take a long look back as you start this year and see how far your kids (and you) have come.
It is the greatest gift that you are giving to your children; the gift of time. I know it's not always easy, but when you look back, I doubt you will ever regret the time spent learning and growing together.
As we dive headlong into a new year, there are a few new and exciting things at Inspire, but most things have remained the same. One thing that is still a constant is that I am here for you to help you with whatever you need. It may be choosing curriculum, finding a great vendor, helping to see where your student is academically or something else. Please never hesitate to reach out. No question is too small, I am always here to listen.
Email: maryc@inspireschools.org
Website: https://missionvistaacademy.org/
Phone: 760-468-6202
Highschool
The Riverside county parent resource site has the answers to all your questions. You will find tutorials, the weekly newsletter, and so much more!!
School Calendar
Monthly To-Do List
Monthly LP Meetings
Work Samples
Student work samples are required for each learning period to represent what your child has been working on.
TK-8th Grade: You will select one work sample from either Math, Reading, Science, or Social Studies.
High School: Students will submit one work sample from each course they are currently enrolled in.
Attendance
Submitting your student attendance is very easy here at Inspire! All attendance will be logged through the Parent Portal and archived each learning period. The learning periods (LPs) will be about every 20 school days. Final attendance with signature and date is due on the last day of the learning period. I will send you a separate email with your login information.
2019-2020 Enrichment Adventures
The Enrichment Adventures (EA) is an optional program where students can meet in person once a week in a classroom setting. Ask me for more information and how to sign up.
Each student who enrolls in the Enrichment Adventures program for the 2019-20 school year will have a fee of $125 per semester deducted from their funds for their participation in the Enrichment Adventures program.
Instructional Funds
Instructional Funds Information
- What are instructional funds?
- What can instructional funds be used for?
- What is consumable and non consumable?
- Instructional Funds FAQs
How to Videos
Friendly&Helpful Librarians
Curriculum Samples to Preview
Free shipping Between Locations
15 Convenient Statewide Locations
Drop in or Order Online
Field Trips
- Inspire offers Field Trips all over California
- You can use your instructional funds for field trips
- You may use funds for an Inspire and one chaperone, up to two chaperones per family
- Easy online signups
Technology Orders
Please visit the Tech Centre for all technology purchases. Kindle Fire tablets and Printers may also now be ordered through our EOS. Tech Centre requests are made/accepted year-round.
Please be aware that all non-consumable items are the property of Inspire Charter Schools. If you decide to withdraw from Inspire for any reason, items are due upon the commencement of the checkout process.
Each student will have the option of choosing 5 online subscriptions from the list below for FREE OR receive $400 in additional funding.
HIGHLIGHTS: Over 20 subscriptions to choose from with 7 curriculum options and 14 educational apps and resources -- including a 24/7, live online tutoring subscription for all subjects!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ABC Mouse, Discovery Education Streaming Plus with Science Techbook, and Vocabulary Spelling City
NEW: Beast Academy Online, Rosetta Stone® Foundations (A-G approved for HS - Spanish, French, & German), Dreambox Learning, myON Reader and myON News w/Accelerated Reader, Typing Agent, and TutorMe
I Can Statements
The “I Can How to Guide” document will show how you can use “I Can Statements” to help your child and ensure that they are on track for their grade level. These guides are here to help you if you need direction, or if you merely want to see what other students at the same grade level are learning throughout the year. If you would like to check off the standards you complete with your child, fantastic. If you don’t, that's great too. I am merely presenting you with an awesome tool that could help further your homeschooling goals. This information will be sent at the beginning of the year.
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Homeschool Resources
Curriculum Choices
At Inspire, you are welcome to personalize your own curriculum using textbooks, online programs and other resources. There are so many curricula to choose from, please know that I am here to help you find a perfect curriculum choice for your child. You can begin your journey by taking a
2019-2020
Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes are a wonderful way to supplement your student's curriculum.
There are a lot of great subscription boxes, and no time to list them all. I like to go to this site, Hello Subscription to look at the many different boxes they have. Just search for age and type of box, then have fun comparing them.
Here is a list of some of our favorites:
Educational boxes
Kiwi crate 5-8 with STEM projects,
Doodle Crate 9-16 with creative art crafts, and
Tinker Crate 9-16 with STEM projects
Green Kid Crafts Eco-friendly discovery boxes, Ages 3-10
Groovy Lab in a Box STEAM activities for ages 8 & up.
DIYhappy kits ages 3-11.
Magic School Bus Science Club
Little Passports a global adventure for your kids.
Early Explorers ages 3-5
World edition ages 6-10
USA edition ages 7-12
Cultured Owl
Junior Explorers ages 5-11.
Bramble box
Brainy Kit a Montessori subscription box for ages 4-9,
Girls Can! Crate introduces kids to fearless women who have changed the world!
Food and Cooking boxes
Raddish kids a cooking club for kids ages 4 and up, (no food included)
Kidstir fun cooking kit each month includes recipes, tools and additional items. (no food included)
Books and Literature
Ivy Kids for kids ages 3-8. Excellent bang for your buck!
GiftLit a unique book a month subscription ages range from baby to adult.
Contact me
Email: maryc@inspireschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/inspireschools.org/inspireriverside
Phone: 760-468-6202
I know that this is going to be a GREAT school year!!
I am only a text, call, or email away. Please reach out with any question you may have. No question is too small! I am so excited to be part of your homeschooling journey every step of the way.