1. Current Updates From Our School Administration
2. 2020/21 School Calendar
3. Our Goals: Mission and Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
4. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS! Virtual Clubs Info!!
5. TK-8 Curriculum Showcase Recordings Now Available
6. Mission Vista Academy Superstar!
7. NEW Mission Vista Academy Facebook Group!
8. MVA High School Curriculum Roadshow Slides
9. 2020/21 OSP (Online Subscription Package)
10. FREEBIE! Evernote.com
11. Hello from MVA Leadership and Staff
12. School Resource Websites to Bookmark
13. FREE Teaching Resources
14. Your Mission Vista Academy Team

Hello Wonderful Families,

Welcome to the 2020/21 School Year!

We are so happy to have you as part of the Mission Vista Academy Family. We're excited to be on this incredible learning adventure with you and your students. Please see below the school-wide letter from our Principal.

Our Mission

The mission of Mission Vista Academy is to develop the individual gifts of students in Riverside County and adjacent counties to become critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and innovative leaders prepared for academic and real-life achievement in the 21st Century. The mission will be accomplished through quality, personalized, standards-based education, which could include online coursework, offline textbook work, and unique hands-on and experiential learning experiences facilitated in partnership with students, parents, staff, and community.

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes

At Mission Vista Academy, we have goals for our students that are known as Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs). SLOs are a part of our school culture: they reflect our school vision, the College and Career Readiness Standards, and the education of the whole child.

Mission Vista Students Are:

Navigators of the Digital World – Navigators of the digital world who are proficient in the use of technology, media, and online resources.

Self-Directed – Self-directed and motivated students who are able to set attainable goals to achieve academic success.

Personalized Learners – Personalized learners who are able to thrive in the style of education that best fits their individual needs.

Independent Critical Thinkers – Independent critical thinkers who have the ability to problem-solve, take ownership, and apply their knowledge to a variety of problems.

Responsible Citizens – Responsible citizens who demonstrate integrity and respect while actively seeking knowledge of local and global issues.

Effective Communicators – Effective communicators who can thoughtfully articulate their thinking with confidence while collaborating with peers.

Thank you for partnering with us to achieve our goals!

Light those fires this week by introducing your students to new ideas and concepts offered up by our amazing homeschool teachers.

There is no need to preregister your students; just show up. Make sure to check out the details regarding each club, so you know whether to gather any needed supplies. However, we have been reassured that if you do not have those supplies on hand, your student can still attend and will still be able to learn and enjoy.

Questions? Reach out to the MVA Community Connections Coordinator at stacy.beasley@missionvistaacademy.org or your HST

Join your Family Liaisons for another Curriculum Webinar. This week we have GeoMatters joining us to share about their curriculum.

The award-winning Trail Guide to Learning series is a complete K-8th grade curriculum that teaches every subject except for math, using an integrated approach to develop thinking skills. It weaves together aspects from Charlotte Mason’s methods of natural education, and incorporates the ideas of Dr. Benjamin Bloom’s research on thinking skills, while fully utilizing the time-tested approach developed by noted author and educator, Dr. Ruth Beechick.

This curriculum covers each subject, and every subject in the Trail Guide relates. It is a natural way of learning as topics flow from one to the other. Children learn best when subjects overlap and build upon a main concept.

Webinar information:

Date: Monday, August 31st at 12:00pm

Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/93029989280

Over the summer, our South Schools' Family Liaisons joined together to bring our families 'Themed Curriculum Weeks!' Each week had its theme: All-In-One Curriculum, Math, Language Arts, History, Science, and Subscription Boxes. Your Liaisons kicked off each week with a webinar highlighting popular curriculum choices. Additionally, throughout each themed week, webinars were scheduled with curriculum companies to share more about their products. If you missed any of these or if you just want to check them out again, here are the links to the recordings:

We are here to encourage and support you on this exciting adventure! Let's build a strong community of homeschool families!

Feel free to follow Mission Vista Academy's Instagram Page.

*Access to this page is granted after enrollment has been verified.

Contact us! Your Mission Vista Academy Family Liaisons!

Audrey Everson audrey.everson@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 541-4809

Robi Frederick robi.frederick@missionvistaacademy.org (760) 455-0343

Andrea Hart andrea.hart@missionvistaacademy.org (951) 378-6144

We’d like to introduce the all-new Online Subscription Package for the 20/21 school year. There is no need to opt-in or opt-out this year; all students will receive subscriptions based on their grade level.

TK-4th grade: MobyMax, BrainPOP/BrainPOP Jr., and Touch-type Read & Spell

5-8th grade: MobyMax, Grammarly, and Touch-type Read & Spell

9-12th grade: Shmoop

*Additional subscription options are available via OSP A LA CARTE.

August 10 - OSP A LA CARTE ordering became available in the Enrichment Ordering System (EOS). Click here for instructions on the new ordering process this year.

OSP A LA CARTE orders will begin processing on August 31st (with the exception of A LA CARTE Shmoop requests for grades 6-8 - these subscriptions began processing on August 17th).

August 17 - MobyMax and Shmoop subscriptions began processing for all enrolled students with signed Master Agreements. Confirmation emails with detailed instructions will be sent once the subscription has been set-up/activated; please be sure to check your spam folder or contact your HST for assistance.

NOTE: Students with incomplete Master Agreements and/or late-enrolling students can expect to receive access within 5 business days of their signed Master Agreement. Sorry, we are not able to expedite or process individual subscriptions sooner than the usual processing days/times.

August 31 - All remaining OSP grade-level subscriptions (BrainPOP, Grammarly, and Touch-type Read & Spell) and OSP A LA CARTE order requests will begin processing.

Please visit our OSP Handbook for more detailed information as well as updates & answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you need assistance, please contact your Homeschool Teacher (HST).

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OSP HANDBOOK

The OSP Handbook is your one-stop-shop for all information regarding the OSP. The handbook includes detailed information as well as updates & answers to our most frequently asked questions. Please be sure to visit the OSP Handbook before contacting us first.

OSP HANDBOOK DIRECT LINKS:

Overview page - provides general information

Announcements page - provides up-to-date important/need-to-know information

General FAQ - provides answers to FAQ about the OSP in general (NOT subscription specific)

OSP Subscriptions - provides more detailed information regarding the OSP (packaged) subscriptions

A LA CARTE Subscriptions - provides more detailed information regarding the A LA CARTE subscriptions

Webinars - provides links to the webinars available for each subscription

OSP OFFICE HOURS - If you need additional help, please consider joining our weekly office hours. Every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm beginning this Wednesday, 8/26. https://zoom.us/j/96453949454

Please enjoy this message from your MVA leadership and teachers!

Your child's education is a top priority for you. That's why you homeschool! You can do this, and we have lots of free resources to help. Visit our Intervention Website. Here you will find tons of FREE teaching videos and resources.

Don’t let the name of this website make you think it is just for students that struggle…it’s definitely just a resource for great teaching!

Whether you are looking for some tips in Early Literacy, Math, Writing, or even Speech, you will find some help!

We have added our fabulous Online Direct Instruction (ODI) recordings! Make sure to check it out with your student!

What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!

We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling

and learn more about what your homeschool lifestyle looks like!