Inspire Family Newsletter
News and updates for families of Inspire students
April 30, 2021
Dear Inspire Families,
I’m having a hard time believing that we’re actually in Period 8 of 8! As the school year winds down, I continue to be in awe of our staff, students, and families who flexed to fit the changing conditions of the pandemic, kept student mental and emotional well-being central, rose above petty politics and factions, and stayed unified in the endeavor to support student learning.
We are deep in the midst of planning for next year, and I’m so grateful for the team of parents who met with me this week to help review student outcomes and put solid strategies in place for next year. We’d like to offer an Inspire Parent/Guardian Information Meeting on May 13 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom to discuss:
Schedule and calendar for the 2021-22 school year
Guidance and recommendations for in-person school
COVID vaccines for staff and students
Support for student academic achievement
Support for student mental health and well-being
Q and A
You can join us by clicking on the Zoom link below:
Meeting ID: 925 8435 0566
Passcode: 342665
We will be sure to record the meeting for those who cannot attend, and will post the video to our weekly newsletter, and to the Inspire website.
As always, I welcome your questions, concerns, and good ideas! Feel free to call or email any time.
With gratitude and hope,
Becky Brown
Principal/Superintendent
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
(530) 230-7758
Consider sending a note of appreciation to Inspire Teachers & Staff for all their hard work this last year. Visit the staff page here, to send an email and show your support!
COVID Protocols: Updates and Information
- Physical distancing recommendations reflect a minimum of 3' between students in classrooms (revised from 6')
- Ventilation is a key component of a safe and healthy classroom environment
- Masks are still required at all times for staff and students
- Classrooms cleaned regularly (no longer required to disinfect)
- Students are expected to wash hands frequently, and to use hand sanitizer when entering or leaving the classroom
- Students experiencing symptoms of COVID should not come to school
Don't Forget to Enroll Your Incoming Inspire Students
2021-22 Inspire School Calendar
Messages from the main office:
Office Hours/Scheduling:
- Office Hours 8-4 Mon-Fri
- School Calendar
- The Perch
In-Person Learners: Please report to campus no earlier than 8:15. Class will begin at 8:30 and be excused at 12pm, as they have for most of the year. Please do not linger on campus after class unless you have permission to do so.
- Please have your Covid-19 Parent/Student Agreement Form filled out and turned into the office upon arrival.
Distance Learners: No changes, please log on from 8:30 to noon.
Visitors Need to Sign-In At the Front Office When Coming to Campus.
Inspire is pleased to announce that we will be honoring our 2021 Inspire graduates with a Drive-In Graduation at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Families can attend in their own vehicles and enjoy a celebration of our Seniors' accomplishments with a virtual ceremony on the big screen. Students will have the opportunity to receive their diplomas in person, with a walk across the stage. We are also planning opportunities for families to take photos of their seniors with diplomas.
For questions, contact Becky Brown at bbrown@inspirechico.org
Senior Parents/Guardian Section
Please check HERE regularly for Senior-specific information:
- Graduation
- *Reg2Go*
- Financial Aid
- Cash for College Webinar
- Scholarship Information
- Senior-specific Items
Senior Yard Signs
Here is the link to order your senior signs - all orders must be in by Sunday, May 9, 2021.
Register your seniors for Sober Grad Night, here.
If you ordered graduation announcements through Herff Jones, they should be arriving beginning of May.
Please let Celeste know if you have any questions or would like to help with Sober Grad Night.
Celeste Cramer
Development Director
ccramer@inspirechico.org | 530-999-2882
Yearbook 2020-2021
Last call for Yearbooks! The price is now $90. Please see below for purchasing options.
- Paying with credit card? CLICK HERE and enter school code 16210.
- Paying with cash or check? Fill out the order form and bring exact payment amount (not able to make change) to the front office during office hours.
Email yearbook@inspirechico.org with questions.
Inspire Performing Arts Boosters
People always ask: “How can we/I help?”
Usual response is: “Fill our seats, spread the word to increase our audiences, make a program ad purchase, get goodies at the concessions booth, or donate time and items when called for.”
For ten years, this has been enough, but now these ways to help the Performing Arts have been obliterated by the pandemic. After waiting a year for things to improve, we have decided to form a new plan and WE NEED YOU! We have created an Inspire Performing Arts (IPA) Boosters Program. All donations will go directly to our programming and are tax deductible. We need to get through this and allow our students to have the amazing learning opportunities they deserve even if they look a little different.
Click here to visit our Boosters Website to find out how you can get involved!
More details to come!
The Phantom of the Opera Streaming: May 7, 8, & 9
PA Spring Festival: May 14-15
Senior Awards Night: May 18
Film Festival: May 21
Drive-In Movie Night - Grease: May 22
Graduation: June 1
Alice in Wonderland: June 15-19
ISPA Rock the Musical: July 12-23
Phantom Tickets
Stream the performance for $25 on May 7th & 8th at 7 pm and May 9th at 2 pm. Reserve your spot here.
Counseling Office
Need to talk to about their schedule?
In need of emotional support?
Let us help!
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Counselors:
Tasha Teeter -students last names beginning A-K
Marcus Hopkins – students last names beginning L-Z
Has your student finished selecting their classes for next year? No! Have your student email their counselor to let them know what classes they want, ASAP!
Otherwise, they will be placed in classes by the counselors based on what they need, and the best guess at what your child might like. Help them out!
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
For attendance:
- Call and leave a message at (530) 891-3133 or
- email attendance@inspirechico.org
For general questions, or material appointments:
- Call the front office at (530) 891-3090
For technology assistance:
- Call or email Ken Hardy
- (530) 891-3090 x209 or email khardy@inspirechico.org
To speak with your child's teacher:
- Call or email by visiting the "Staff" page on our Inspire website.
To speak with the Principal/Superintendent:
- Call (530) 230-7758 or email bbrown@inspirechico.org
Contact Us!
Learning, inspired.
Email: outreach@inspirechico.org
Website: www.inspirechico.org
Location: 335 West Sacramento Avenue, Chico, CA, USA
Phone: 530-891-3090
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirechico