Just a reminder: once you receive the “Ready for Pick Up” email on an ordered item, you will have 15 days to pick up your items. If you have not picked up your items, they will be put back into the Lending Library system for another family to check out. For more information, feel free to visit the FAQ section of the Lending Library website.

A Message from your High School Counselor:

Come see all that UCI has to offer! Engage with UCI staff and students, tour our lush campus, learn more about our renowned academic programs and comprehensive student services, and get answers to your questions about the admissions process. Register here: https://apply.admissions.uci.edu/register/fallpreviewday2019

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Tegan Thacker, M.S., P.P.S.
High School Counselor
Serving Families in Orange County
Inspire Charter Schools
Ph. 714-794-2060
tegan@inspireschools.org

Please note that Philz has recently changed it's parking hours. You can now park for one hour only in the uncovered area. For an additional hour, please park in the covered structure and get your ticket validated at Philz.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

10am-12pm

9 Truman Street, Irvine, 92620

This is not just a picture day!

The full details and sign ups are here.

Are you a published children's book author? If so, please fill in the form below. Thank you!

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We are excited to share the first issue of the Special Education Newsletter for this school year. We hope you find the information presented in this newsletter, and all future newsletters, meaningful and helpful in providing enriching information to help support you with your child's education. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions on topics to cover. Have a great start to the 2019-2020 school year!

September 2019 Issue Includes:

• Introduction to the InspireCares Website
• What to Expect With Interim IEPs
• Transition Corner
• How to Use Blackboard Collaborate and Zoom
• Helping Your Child Focus and Five Ways to Beat Back-To-School Jitters
• 27 Beloved Rhyming Book Recommendations
• Helping Your Child with Autism Get the Most out of Digital Media
• The Importance of State Testing

Each year NHD frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for its broad application to world, national or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. The theme for 2020 is Breaking Barriers in History. The theme provides a focused way to increase students’ historical understanding and an opportunity to develop perspective and understanding rather than merely being able to cite facts and figures. Through participation in this program, students in grades 4-12 become amateur historians on their journey to discover the significance of their chosen historical topic.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, please visit https://ocde.us/EducationalServices/STEMandHumanities/History/Pages/History-Day.aspx

If your child is interested in participating in this year's contest, please contact Chuck Glowacz: chuck@inspireschools.org

California Homeschool Parent Association Election Update:

We are in the middle of the CHPA Executive Board elections. This is Inspire’s first state-wide PTO! The deadline to vote is 9/30 so don’t wait to be involved! If you are not a member, you can become one anytime here We will be doing the Regional Community Council elections in October. Here’s a link to the Election Form to vote for the Executive Board. But first be sure to check out the Executive Board bios on the CHPA Website.

Are you looking for ways to connect with other homeschooling parents and get the support you long for? How about learning how to strengthen your own homeschooling experience and personal growth? Join the Heart of Homeschooling Community today! Inspire’s NEW Parent Education Program. All are welcome from homeschooling parents, friends, and Inspire staff! Please make sure to sign up if you are joining us so I can send you important updates.

The Heart of Homeschooling begins the last week of September and continues monthly through the end of May with weekly Homeschooling Habit mini-lessons as well! You can watch the webinars live or watch the recordings...whatever works best for you and your schedule. Find out more on the Heart of Homeschooling Website and also join the Heart of Homeschooling Facebook Group.

Looking for a way to earn college credit? You can earn 2 credits per semester or 4 credits for the year through Fresno Pacific University by completing the Heart of Homeschool course. Click here to learn more. (Fees for credit apply).

If you have a heart to serve and help others, please consider signing up to be a Home Group Leader/Host. We about 500 parents signed up already, so we need Hosts in all regions statewide! We still need Hosts specifically in the following areas: Amador, Azusa, Bakersfield, Burbank, El Dorado County, Elk Grove/Galt, Fresno (4+), Kern (5+), Kings, Los Angeles (10+), Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Murrietta, Orange County (5+), Placer County, Riverside (12+), Sacramento (2+), San Bernardino (5+), San Diego (5+), San Luis Obispo (2+), Santa Barbara (2+), Tulare, Tehachapi, and Ventura.

Email shannon@inspireschools.org if you have any questions.

We’re so excited to welcome Academic Decathlon to CPA. Days and times of class meetings will be on the upcoming Fall 2019-20 CPA Course Catalog! See Academic Decathlon flyer for more information!

We had such an awesome few weeks during our “Adventures in Flight” month. Be sure to check out the monthly newsletters to see what else is happening in and around your area. Here are the newsletters for September and October:

September is “Adventures in Flight” month:

September OC Community Connections Newsletter

October is “Adventures in the Great Outdoors” month:

October OC Community Connections Newsletter

Please RSVP to all events, whether they are free or not, through the Field Trips & Events section in Inspiration Station so the Community Coordinators can plan and have enough supplies prepared. The newsletters have direct links, but they can also be found directly in the Field Trip & Events tab in our own Community Connections section. If a link is not “live” yet, you can check back on Monday’s at 8:00 a.m. when all CC events are published.

If you would like to know what is going on in other regions or simply want more information about Community Connections, you can find this information in our CC Parent Website where all our newsletters and events throughout the state are found.

If you need any assistance, please reach out to your local Community Coordinator (contact info found in newsletters). We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

A companion to the bestselling book The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, this beautiful photographic card deck features all 118 elements in the periodic table. One element per card appears as a full-size image on the front and fascinating information about the element on the back.

The Photographic Card Deck of The Elements is the most detailed, lush, and beautiful set of cards ever produced on the subject of the periodic table. With 126, 5"X5" cards in all, it includes one card for every one of the 118 elements, plus additional cards that explain the arrangement of the periodic table, present the elements sorted by various properties, and suggest activities and uses for the cards.

The front side of each card shows a full-size, photographic image of the element, while the back gives scientific information including atomic weight, density, melting and boiling point, valence, and the percent of the element found in the universe, in the Earth's crust, in oceans, and in humans. Graphics show melting/boiling points, density, electron configuration, and atomic radius. A fascinating fact about the element, as well as the date of its discovery, is also included.

Available on Amazon here

There’s no place like Boo-uena Park for the Halloween season! Kick-off this spooktacular time with the City and Buena Park Historical Society at the Olde Tyme Festival, featuring live performances, free crafting, vendors, a costume parade, and much more! Bring the whole family and join the fun!

When: Saturday, September 28, 2019

Time: 12pm - 5pm

Where: Buena Park Historial Society, 6631 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621

Cost: FREE

Learn & Grow Expo is a FREE FAMILY EVENT at Discovery Cube OC, where families can find over 60 exhibitors focusing on all aspects of healthy living. There will be free health screenings, nutrition and fitness demonstrations, and lots of family fun, including the exciting Bubble-Dash obstacle course competition.

When: Saturday, October 5, 2019

Time: 10am - 3pm

Where: 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Cost: Event included with admission to the Cube.

You don't want to miss this fun family event! The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is in its 16th year! There were over 125 authors, more than 25 illustrators, dozens of storytellers and great family-oriented entertainers last year.

The Festival features over 135 exhibitors, featuring booksellers, education providers, literacy organizations and related vendors. More than 33,000 people attend the Festival each year.

When: Sunday, October 6, 2019

Time: 9.30am - 4pm

Where: 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost: FREE

Have a friend who asks about Inspire's amazing team and benefits? Do your friends ask you about homeschooling? We'd love to meet them at one of our upcoming Information Sessions!

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 year is open here now!

Below you'll find some of our upcoming Information Sessions! To view our complete list of Information Sessions, please click here.

"Wishing you and your families all the best for a happy and adventurous school year!"

~ The Orange County Inspire Team

Did you know we have an Orange County Facebook page? We have new parents in the group who would love to hear from you! We also advertise our field trips here, and upload the newsletter there every week.

If you are on instagram, we'd love to hear from you! Join our page, learn about our upcoming events and field trips, and tag us in your homeschooling photos!

Have you visited Inspire's Orange County Parent Resource Site yet? If not, head on over to meet our regional team, stay current on school events, and find general school information. This website is a great resource and one you'll want to bookmark!

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