LA/Ventura Weekly Newsletter
4/29/19
Sharing the Homeschool heart
What's Happening in Los Angeles & Ventura Counties???
School Wide News
LP9 4/16-5/17
*attendance due 5/17
Track C
LP9 4/16- 5/17
*attendance due 5/17
High School
High School | ChoicePlus | ChoicePlus Academy | Edgenuity | StrongMind | Textbook
Want to Learn about Some Amazing High School Opportunities?
LINK: Additional HS Opportunities
Important Dates for HS Calendar
Learn about: High School Student Leadership; National HS Honor Society (NHS); Academic Decathlon; High School Enrichment Academy Class; Prom/Banquet next 18-19 School Year
High School Info for Incoming Freshmen
Please view the following informative recording regarding incoming high school freshman. If you have any questions please contact your HST
8th Grade Presentation- OC, LA, Ventura.mp4
Graduation
It’s not too late to sign up for graduation! Please let your HST know if you would like to participate.
If you didn’t upload a photo for the graduation ceremony slideshow when you signed up for graduation it’s not too late! You can send your HST a photo now and they will get you in the slideshow!
Cap and Gown Ordering Instructions
Please reach out to your HST for instructions on how to order your Cap and Gown for graduation or click HERE.
NEW CTE Option!
Introducing Brighton College , an online distance learning college offering Career Tech Education (CTE) certificates in pathways for business, health, cybersecurity, legal medical, and child development.
Click here for more info: Brighton College
Early Assessment Program
Attention all 11th grade students and families. Did you know that you can send your Math and ELA SBAC scores to California Community Colleges and CSU?
Click here for Early Assessment Program flyer and contact your HST for details.
Live Info Session May 2
Meet our High School Experts and get all your High School Questions answered at our live info session (via zoom room) May 2nd. (See Flyer above)
Ventura
Reminder: It’s testing time!
SBAC at our Simi Valley
location starts this week:
Tues 4/30-Thurs 5/2
SBAC at our Thousand Oaks
location starts next week
Tues 5/7-Thurs 5/9
Student Highlight!!
IEA ACADEMY STUDENT AND YUNASA CAMPER WINS VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR
Vendor Spotlight
Antelope Valley
AV and SCV testing location change!!!
State Testing Change of Location! In order to better accommodate our growing number of Inspire students in the AV and surrounding areas, we have had to change our testing location and some of our testing dates.
We will be holding our CA State Testing at our current Enrichment Adventure location (Growing Valley Baptist Church). This location has many classrooms and space for taking a break and stretch if needed, without disturbing those around them.
Tests will now be given on:
Wednesday, May 1st
Thursday, May 2nd
Thursday, May 9th
Friday, May 10th
Monday, May 13th
Wednesday, May 15th
Thursday, May 16th
Your teacher emailed you your new date/time, so please check your email and reach out to your HST if you have questions. Thank you for your help and understanding!
Meet the Authors Event!!!
Come meet two local authors and make a craft! For Potential and Current Inspire Families.
April 24, 1-2:30 pm
Hosted by the Palmdale Lending Library
Contact Fran@inspireschools.org for more info
Meet-n-Greet!!
Do you Have friends that are interested in finding out more about Inspire? Bring them to our April meet and greet.
Rawley Duntley Park
3334 West Avenue K Lancaster, CA
April 30th
Noon-1:30 pm
AV High School Information Session
Come hear all about High School with Inspire!
May 28, 11:30 am -1:30pm
Inspire Lending Library (Resource Center)
Informative presentation by our HS success counselor and HS Success Coordinator!
For questions of more info, please email fran@inspireschools.org
May Meet and Greet and Vendor Fair
Current Inspire Families and future Inspire Families are invited to attend our Vendor Fair and Meet and Greet!
Tuesday, May 21
12-2pm
Rawley Duntley Park
3334 West Ave. K, Lancaster, CA 93536
Come join us and . . .
~ Meet Vendors in the AV area who offer lessons, classes, tutoring, and more...
~ Learn about Inspire’s homeschool program~ Participate in vendor activities
~ Enjoy a day at the park with other homeschool families!
Palmdale Resource Center/Lending Library
Palmdale Resource Center and Lending Library
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00 Phone: (661) 268-4756
If you have any questions please contact: fran@inspireschools.org
Santa Clarita
End of the Year Bash!!!
Come join us ! We'll have a bounce house, an
obstacle course, face painting, and an art show! Popcorn and cotton candy will be for sale, which will help our SCV PTO!
APRIL 25, 2019
HIS WAY CHURCH-SCV EA
10:00-12:00
We would love to invite all students to participate in a presentation of learning. Display an essay, diorama, science project, or anything else you are proud of! Drop it off and allow others to enjoy your work! Ask your teacher for more information.
It's also Entrepreneur Day! If your student is interested in selling their wares, you must RSVP to Kristy@inspireschools.org. You will be asked to bring a table and cash box.
Bring cash if you want to purchase popcorn, cotton candy, and items from our Inspire kids’ entrepreneur tables!
Contact mturk-delger@inspireschools.org for more information.
May Curriculum Sale and Meet and Greet!
Historical Field Trips
Sign up for some hands-on adventure!
FT. TEJON STUDENT LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM (GRADE 4 AND UP) Overnight trip
June Meet and Greet!
Are you interested in knowing more about Inspire Charter Schools? Come to our June 7th Meet and Greet at Jamba Juice in the Valencia Marketplace from 10-12. Contact Barrie@inspireschools.org or Nina@inspireschools.org for more information.
Attention All SCV High Schoolers!!! Earn Credit for 2019-2020 school year!
Santa Clarita EA is offering a 2.5 credit yearbook course and 2.5 credit Leadership course each semester beginning Fall 2019. Please ask your HST for details!
Burbank/Pasadena
Pasadena/Burbank/ Northridge SBAC Testing
*Students must be pre-registered. Please contact your teacher for more info.*
Pasadena
April 30 & May 1 & 3
9:30-1:30
Burbank May 7, 8 AM: 9:00-12:00 PM: 12:30-3:30 May 9 9:00-12:00 PM Northridge May 14 & 15 AM: 9:00-12:00 PM: 12:30-3:30 May 16 9:00-12:00 PM
San Gabriel Valley
SBAC/CAST Testing: Glendora
When: Sessions on April 22-26
Who: students 3rd-12th grade
*Contact your HST today for details!
South Bay/Los Angeles
SBAC and CAST Testing
Culver City: April 23-25 Four Points Sheraton
AM Session 9:30AM - 12:30 PM Session 1:00 to 4:00
Torrance: April 29-May 1 Coast Christian
High School Info Session
Meet-n-Greet
This Friday, May 3! It’s a Meet and Greet at Glen Alla Park!
Come meet some Inspire teachers on the West Side and play at a fun local park!
Torrance Lending Library
Come visit the Torrance Lending Library!
Contact your teacher for the location!
Hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm
Order online at www.inspirationstation.org then “Lending Library” to have your books and materials delivered here. You can order from any location and pick up in Torrance. Poway has a large inventory right now!
Return non-consumables when you are finished with them
Donate educational materials taking up space at home
Don Quixote Ballet - Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Field Trip Opportunity
Learn to Ski-One Day Snow Summit- Sign up here: https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/e5ce36d8-6839-4fc9-b773-96af1ef8eda1
Vendor Spotlight: The Learning Boulevard
The Learning Boulevard is an inclusive elementary school and learning center that offers classes, educational therapy, and tutoring to students of all abilities in Santa Monica, California. Our highly educated and gifted teachers provide academic and social support through differentiated instruction in a nurturing, non-judgmental, and flexible environment.
FREE consultation: Contact us today at www.thelearningblvd.com
Private School Services:
✔ Open enrollment (full-time or classes)
✔ Low student-to-teacher ratio (3:1)
✔ Academic, social, and life skills
✔ Customized curriculum for each student
Learning Center Services:
✔ 1:1 instruction
✔ Holistic academics: Ed. therapy, tutoring, and enrichment
✔ Assessments: Common core math and ELA
Whittier
Meet & Greet Day!
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens
1500 N. College Ave
Claremont CA 91711
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Contact Carole Shaw (714) 504-5329 or email carole@inspireschools.org
Hope to see you meet other Inspire families and learn more about our awesome programs!
Field Trip Opportunity
May Field Trip!
Centennial Farm Discovery Day Tour
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Date: 5-17-19
Time: Meet at 9:30 a.m.
Click here to sign up
Contact Dawnel at dawnel@inspireschools.orgLong Beach
SBAC/CAST Testing: Long Beach
When: Sessions on May 6-10
Who: students 3rd-12th grade
For practice tests go to http://www.caaspp.org/ and click Practice & Training Tests
*Contact your HST today for details!
Lets POP into Summer!
Long Beach End of the Year Celebration!
Come join us on Tuesday, June 11th @ 11:00 a.m. at Mother’s Beach near the play area. Contact Mindy with questions….mindyd@inspireschools.org
Enrichment Adventures
Ventura
Thousand Oaks
Simi Valley
April 2- Adventure Day at Moorpark Zoo. No regular EA.
April 9- Inspiration Fair
April 16- Last Day for EA for the School Year.
May 21st- Simi EA Park Day/ Yearbook Signing Party.
Antelope Valley
April 11-STEAM Showcase
April 18-Last day of EA
April 18-Kindergarten Promotion at 10 am
May 23-EA Park potluck
We have limited openings in some of our classes.. Contact Maribeth Gillespie at maribeth@inspireschools.org if you would like to sign up for the Antelope Valley EA.
Santa Clarita
Our latest SCV EA Newsletter can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2GyOGrAedEnj4hMy7oZcN-cVrOJoE8pi4aaJMyJaZg/edit
Please contact Kristy Robinson, kristy@inspireschools.org,
for more info.
Glendora
Burbank
Pasadena
West Covina
Please contact Tricia Bulmer, tricia@inspireschools.org, for more info.