Inspiring San Diego

Weekly Newsletter with Rachel & Karmen

February 10th - 14th

Here is what you will find in this week's Newsletter.


We have field trips to theater productions and outdoor events. Math Day will be on March 2nd, sign up your math student below.


Did you miss the writing webinar last week? Don't worry, the recording is below. You can also sign up to get information on future webinars.


Did you know February is San Diego Museum Month? This month get half-priced admission at over 40 museums. Scroll down for all of the details!


Have a wonderful week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the Date - Spring Picture Day

Save the Date - Spring Picture Day

We will be holding a Spring Picture Day at our San Diego Park Day in Coronado on Thursday, April 3! More details to come.
Save the Date - Spring Picture Day

Kindergarten Graduation

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Do you have an amazing little kindergartener that would be interested in participating in a kinder graduation? Please click the button below and let us know!
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San Diego Museum Month

San Diego Museum Month

San Diego area residents and visitors are in for a special treat in February! Present your pass to receive 50% off the cost of admission at more than 40 San Diego Museum Council member museums. The San Diego Museum Month pass is free; one pass can be used at several museums* throughout the month of February.

Click on the picture for all the details.

San Diego Museum Month
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UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS

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Please note ALL San Diego field trips open on Tuesdays at 10 am. We recommend looking through the Weekly Newsletters for upcoming trips you may want to attend, then logging in to your account on Tuesday mornings to reserve your family's spot.
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Click on the pictures below for all the details!

Open for Booking Tuesday, February 11th at 10am!

Currently Open for Booking

FIELD TRIP TIP

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It can be difficult to remember the dates and times of field trips we've booked, but you can find all the details on Inspiration Station by following these steps:


1. Log in to www.icsinspirationstation.net and you will see “Hi (your name)” on the top right, with a little drop down arrow next to it. *Tip: if you're on your phone, just turn it horizontally and this will show.

2. Press the arrow and it will offer the option of viewing “My Account.”

3. Click on "My Account" and it will list all of the field trips you have signed up for. This includes all the links to the pages where you signed up, so you can find the lead teacher's name, email address and phone number!

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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Be sure to check out all of the amazing opportunities our Community Connections offer! You can click here to check out their website! You can also click the button below to check out their monthly newsletter.
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PARENT RESOURCES

Academic Video Library

Academic Video Library

Did you know you have access to Inspire's academic video library? These videos are available to support students in reading, math, and speech and can be accessed through the EOS!



Instructions to access Academic Video Library can be found here.

Academic Video Library
Parent Testing Resources Website

Parent Testing Resources Website

The Parent Testing Resources website is complete and ready for you to check out! Here you can find information about the assessments that Inspire offers to its students. Inspire hopes to partner with parents to help students be as successful as possible. We hope you find the resources on this website helpful to increase your understanding of the assessments we give and empower you to prepare your child as they come upon these tests during their educational career.

Parent Testing Resources Website
Did you miss the Writing Webinar last week?

Did you miss the Writing Webinar last week?

Our featured guest speaker and Student Services writing specialist, Genieva Davidson, provided a close-up tour of the Writing Interventions website she developed. If your student is working at grade level, or above, then in your mind, change the title of this website to Writing Resources because everyone can benefit from the treasure trove of free lessons and how-to videos found here. Missed the live webcast? Sign up here to receive the February 5th recording link via email. Click this link to view the clickable topics which will transport you to the free writing resources and how-to video web page. On the site, you can scroll down to view the grade level and resources you need.

Inspiring Parents meets the first Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. In March, we will focus on Elementary Writing Strategies from 1-2 p.m. and Middle to High School Writing Strategies from 2-3 p.m. Bookmark this link to join the online session each month. Come and grow your teaching toolkit with us.

Did you miss the Writing Webinar last week?
California Homeschool Parent Association

California Homeschool Parent Association

CHPA is a nonprofit organization consisting of Inspire homeschool parents who support Inspire Charter Schools’ mission and vision of parent choice and personalized learning for each unique child. CHPA strives to enhance and support the homeschool experience of each child, develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and increase options and improve the environment at Inspire Charter Schools through volunteer and financial support.


Here are ways to get connected -

The Facebook page link is here and the website is here.


Find your home group location and get connected to families in your community today!

California Homeschool Parent Association
Karmen & Rachel

Karmen & Rachel

We are your local Family Liaisons.

Please let us know how we can help you!

karmen@inspireschools.org / rachelr@inspireschools.org

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