Community Connections -
September Newsletter - Fresno/Clovis
Welcome Back to School!
Our aim is to provide increased opportunities for our local homeschool community to connect, build relationships, and experience the adventure of learning together! This could be through park days, book clubs, field trips, nature hikes, themed parties, PE days... the opportunities are endless!
Our goal is to plan a variety of events each month available for families to participate in. Your job is to read this newsletter, RSVP through Inspiration Station, and participate! It's gonna be a great year!
*Please remember CC Events are not drop-off nor are the CC staff responsible for supervising students at these events. Parents are responsible for providing supervision of their children for every Community Connection activity, event & field trip.
Many Events are live so be sure to RSVP on Inspiration Station!
Back to School Bash!
We hope to see you there!!!
Upcoming September Events - Clovis
LOCATION CHANGE
Life Cathedral Church (6901 N. Maple, Fresno 93710)
Park Day - Young Aviator's Club
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019, 09:30 AM
Sierra Bicentennial Park, North Sunnyside Avenue, Clovis, CA, USA
Upcoming Events - Tuesday Fresno
High School and Jr. High School Only - Roller Skating
Jr. High and High Schoolers! Come join us for a morning of roller skating fun at United Skates of America in Clovis. Parents, we will have a hang out spot for you and younger students in the café area.
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019, 10:00 AM
2881 North Peach Avenue, Clovis, CA, USA
Parent University - and fun centers for kids
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019, 10:00 AM
Northpark Community Church, East Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Upcoming Events - Thursday Fresno
High School Park Day and Potluck
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019, 10:00 AM
Selma Layne Park, North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Parent University - Fun Friendship Outdoor Play and Ice Cream Treats for Kids!
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
Northpark Community Church, East Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Preview some October Events!
Please note the changes to this event!
October 3rd from 2:00-4:00
Cross City Church
Children's Center Conference Room 109
Grandparents' Day Picnic
Wednesday, October 2nd from 11:00am - 1:30pm
Dry Creek Park (855 N. Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93611)
Treat your grandparents to a special day at the park. Bring your lunch and join us at the covered picnic tables. It will be a great time to connect with other families and to celebrate our Inspire grandparents. We will have a photo area and fun activities for all!
ZooTalk with The Bat Lady
Tuesday, October 8th from 12:00 - 2:00pm
WHERE
Woodward Park Library - Large Meeting Room
It’s time to get a little “batty!” Join us for a fun and educational time to learn more about bats! Special guest, Burleigh “The Bat Lady” Lockwood, is a staff biologist at the Chaffee Zoo and will bring her collection of animal artifacts to have on display during her presentation. There will be crafts and activities too!
The Big Fresno Fair
Join us at The Big Fresno Fair to expose our students to the rich and diverse agriculture that powers our region, as well as the history of Fresno County and its talented residents! We will have an amazing day touring the fairgrounds and completing a scavenger hunt if you wish.
The Butler Parking Lot at Butler and Chance Avenues offers FREE PARKING to all Fair Education participants from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Fair gates open at 8:30 a.m. and the buildings open at 9:00 a.m. Inspire teachers will be in front of the entrance to the horse races with scavenger hunt forms from 8:30-9:30.
***IMPORTANT**** Once you have registered via Inspiration Station please use the following link to register as a teacher in order to get your chaperone tickets.
Let's meet for lunch at the Table Mountain Rancheria Park Area at 12:00 to enjoy some lunch together. Please either bring a lunch from home or plan to purchase your own snacks at the fair! Tickets are good all day so stay as long as you like.
CC Events are not drop-off nor are the CC staff responsible for supervising students at these events. Parents are responsible for providing supervision of their children for every Community Connection activity, event & field trip.
Thursday, Oct 10, 2019, 08:30 AM
1121 S. Chance Ave.
High School Only Ropes course: E.D.G.E. at Fresno State University on 10/15/19
Half Day Adventure Program (4 hours) – This is our most popular program and rightfully so! Teams
start with ground level team-building and trust challenges. Through these exercises, groups build a
foundation for working together and individuals learn introspective techniques for leadership and
interpersonal skills. The day is culminated with our high elements and building self-esteem with
individuals all while keeping a team focus.
This event is for High School students only. Chaperones/Adults will not be participating but must stay on the property for the duration of the trip.
In order to participate in this event you will need a signed waiver. Once you have booked your tickets, please go to Fresno E.D.G.E Waiver to complete your waiver.
*CC Events are not drop-off nor are the CC staff responsible for supervising students at these events. Parents are responsible for providing supervision of their children for every Community Connection activity, event and field trip.
Red Ribbon Week Rally
Tuesday, October 22nd from 9:30-12:00
WHERE
Dry Creek Park (855 N. Clovis Ave. Clovis, CA, 93611)
Come out and help us kick off Red Ribbon Week with a rally in the park! The focus will be on keeping our mind, body, and spirit healthy. There will be fun activities that will challenge the mind, exercise the body, and lift your spirits. Don’t forget to wear RED! There will be a “RED Fashion Show”- can you dress in red from head to toe? Prize for the winner!
Pumpkin Day: Tuesday, October 29th at 10:00
Description:
PUMPKIN DAY!
October 29th
Come join us at Dry Creek Park for all things PUMPKIN!
We will have our famous pumpkin contest, pumpkin relays and crafts! You may even come dressed up in your costume if you would like.
Pumpkin Contest directions:
All pumpkins should be completed at home and brought to the park for competition. You may enter in the carved (only carving may be done) or decorated category (these may be creative use a variety of artistic mediums). All students in attendance will be able to vote for their favorite (not their own) pumpkin in each category. The winner in each category will receive a prize!
We look forward to this fun day together!
Pumpkin Day!
Come join us at Selma Layne Park for all things PUMPKIN!
Bring a carved or decorated pumpkin to the park for display. All pumpkin carving or decorating should take place at home. There will be two categories. A pumpkin may be entered in the carved category if only carving has been done. A pumpkin may be entered in the decorated category if there is a combination of carving and decorating or only decorating of any kind. Students will be able to vote for their favorite pumpkin in both categories, and prizes will be given for pumpkins in both categories.
This is such a fun time to enjoy socializing with old friends, make new ones while we have fun with pumpkin relays and games! Since it is Halloween, have the kids dress up if they wish! We also would like to have a station to taste some pumpkin treats. If you would like to bring a pumpkin treat to share with others we would love it. Bite size portions please.
We can't wait to see you on this super fun day!
Event takes place from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with voting to take place at 11:30.
CC Events are not drop-off nor are the CC staff responsible for supervising students at these events. Parents are responsible for providing supervision of their children for every Community Connection activity, event and field trip.
Thursday, Oct 31, 2019, 10:00 AM
Selma Layne Park, East Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Looking forward to a year full of the adventure of learning!
Your CC Coordinators:
Fresno Thursday- Jenn Falco
Fresno Tuesday - Shelly Elrod
Clovis Tuesday - Kristen Karr
Clovis Wednesday - Jenny Plumb