Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Inspiration Station Booking REMINDERS!
Happy Planning!
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High School!
Session recordings include:
- The College Application Process
- UC/CSU Application Process
- Common Application Info Session
Our upcoming Info Session is all about FINANCIAL AID!
- Thursday, January 10th, 2019 @ 10 am
Zoom Link - https://zoom.us/j/921643406
- Thursday, January 10th, 2019 @ 5pm
Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.
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2018-2019 Testing Schedule View our tentative testing schedule here. | Lending Library! The Corona Lending Library is stocked with new materials, returns, samples, and more! The Corona Library is located at: 1315 Corona Point Ct. #102 Corona, CA 92881 The operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. You can return INSPIRE purchased items to your HST or at the Lending Library. The online system is NOW LIVE here using your Inspiration Station login information. | Inspire Planners! We're so excited to share this with you! Every Inspire family will receive 1 parent planner (per family) and 1 student planner per enrolled student. You will receive them from your teachers. |
Lending Library!
1315 Corona Point Ct. #102
Corona, CA 92881
The operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm.
You can return INSPIRE purchased items to your HST or at the Lending Library. The online system is NOW LIVE here using your Inspiration Station login information.
Inspire Planners!
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Graber Olive House Tour 1/11/19EVENT WEBSITE: DESCRIPTION: Join us for an educational tour of the historical Graber Olive House! Afterward, you can browse the beautiful gift shop! The Graber Olive House in Ontario, California, is the oldest operating olive packer in the United States and it is still family owned by the third generation, Clifford and Maura Graber. -Tours last about 20-30min -Tours consist of our canning facility, in which you get to see old machinery from the late 1920’s that we still use today. We go through five rooms total where production takes place during our harvest season in the fall. -Our Graber difference is that we wait until the olive is fully mature on the tree to hand pick each and every olive 2-3 at a time by hand. - We know when it’s ready to be picked when the color changes to a reddish/maroon color. -We don’t pit them due to the soft texture when they fully mature but you can pit after they’ve been canned. Contact Candice Zuniga for details. Candicez@Inspireschools.org 714-797-1209 | Friendship Through The Ages 1/9/19 A winter-inspired watercolor activity led by Julie Moses, Artist, and Inspire Vendor. Children of all ages will work side by side with the residents of Brookdale to create one of a kind piece of art. Sign up on Inspiration Station! https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/ae682364-5676-41fd-aea7-fff574ca5330 Organizer: Contact No: | Luv 2 Play - Riverside 1/14/19EVENT WEBSITE: DESCRIPTION: What could be more fun than gathering together with other Inspire families at Luv2Play! Our students can run around and get their exercise on the 3 levels of indoor playground including crawl tubes, slides, tunnels and more! Parents can relax with free WiFi and meet other families who are homeschooling with Inspire. There is a coffee bar and a full pizza cafe with burgers and salads as well as a toddler area for our young ones and a baby crawling area with soft play and sensory play panels & toys. Our Inspire host will be there to greet you from 10:00-1:00, but your ticket gets you in for the day. Remember to bring socks as this is a sock only facility. Sign up on Inspiration Station! https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/ba2118e1-a124-4508-acab-30391f68e198 Organizer: Contact No: |
Graber Olive House Tour 1/11/19
EVENT WEBSITE:
https://www.graberolives.com/Default.asp
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an educational tour of the historical Graber Olive House! Afterward, you can browse the beautiful gift shop!
The Graber Olive House in Ontario, California, is the oldest operating olive packer in the United States and it is still family owned by the third generation, Clifford and Maura Graber.
-Tours last about 20-30min
-Tours consist of our canning facility, in which you get to see old machinery from the late 1920’s that we still use today. We go through five rooms total where production takes place during our harvest season in the fall.
-Our Graber difference is that we wait until the olive is fully mature on the tree to hand pick each and every olive 2-3 at a time by hand.
- We know when it’s ready to be picked when the color changes to a reddish/maroon color.
-We don’t pit them due to the soft texture when they fully mature but you can pit after they’ve been canned.
Contact Candice Zuniga for details.
Candicez@Inspireschools.org 714-797-1209
Friendship Through The Ages 1/9/19
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/ae682364-5676-41fd-aea7-fff574ca5330
Organizer:
Debbie Midcalf
Contact No:
760-799-4787
Luv 2 Play - Riverside 1/14/19
EVENT WEBSITE:
https://luv2play.com/riverside/
DESCRIPTION:
What could be more fun than gathering together with other Inspire families at Luv2Play! Our students can run around and get their exercise on the 3 levels of indoor playground including crawl tubes, slides, tunnels and more!
Parents can relax with free WiFi and meet other families who are homeschooling with Inspire. There is a coffee bar and a full pizza cafe with burgers and salads as well as a toddler area for our young ones and a baby crawling area with soft play and sensory play panels & toys.
Our Inspire host will be there to greet you from 10:00-1:00, but your ticket gets you in for the day. Remember to bring socks as this is a sock only facility.
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/ba2118e1-a124-4508-acab-30391f68e198
Organizer:
Lauriann Ferguson
Contact No:
714.585.7613
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A Night Out to Inspire! with Candice and Audrey They're Back! Please join us for another night out!!!! As always we will be there to answer your questions about curriculum choice, homeschool styles, out-of-the-box ideas and offer you encouragement and support! This is a night for homeschool parents to ask questions and gain insight and support for their own personal homeschool journey. It's a safe place to talk about our fears as homeschoolers and to receive much-needed praise for our efforts. If you have a friend considering homeschooling please bring them along! Come join us! RSVP here so we know to look out for you! Questions? Contact Audrey Everson at (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org or Candice Zuniga at (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org We kindly ask you to leave your children at home as this is a parents only event. (babies in arms are the exception) | In-N-Out Burger TourWhen: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 9 AM – 10 AM Where: In-N-Out 2885 W. Florida Ave., Hemet Lori Gillis lori.gillis@inspireschools.org 951-708-1364 Important Details: Registration Deadline: January 8th 2019 If you need to cancel for any reason, please contact Lori Gillis by January 8, 2019. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of In-N-Out Burger! Come and see how your favorite burgers, fries, and shakes are made! - We will hear about the history of the company, how a store is operated, and how the food is prepared. - Tour is available for students 1st - 8th grade students. - There are 30 available spots. - Participants are given a meal at the end of the tour. - Because of space, only 5 chaperones are allowed on the tour. (Other parents may wait in the dining area, and may purchase food at the conclusion.) - All tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes. - Filming and videotaping are not allowed inside In-N-Out Burger restaurants. Photographs are allowed in the dining room only. - This is a free tour! Thank you In-N-Out Burger! RSVP: Please reserve your spot by emailing the number of people that will be attending, their names, their grades, and best contact information to: Lori Gillis lori.gillis@inspireschools.org 951-708-1364 | EcoVivarium 1/31/19 Living Museum exclusively featuring reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. They offer numerous hands-on experiences with the Animal Ambassadors throughout your visit. Come see what makes EcoVivarium the best thing to do in Escondido, CA! Student Tickets include a Tour and Lab $18 Parent Tickets include only the tour $7.50 Lab is art/cultural. Students will make jeweled Scarab Beetles - Egyptian Deadline for signups is January 17, 2019, or until this trip sells out. Student Tickets (includes Tour and Lab) = TK - 12th Grade. Child Tickets (includes only the Tour) = 3 & 4 year olds. Parent Tickets (includes only the Tour) = Adults. Only Children 2 & under are FREE. ***Parents/Guardians are required to attend Inspire field trips with their children; therefore, an Adult ticket is required*** Questions? Contact Amy Afont at amya@inspireschools.org Use educational funds or pay out of pocket on Inspiration Station! |
A Night Out to Inspire! with Candice and Audrey
Please join us for another night out!!!! As always we will be there to answer your questions about curriculum choice, homeschool styles, out-of-the-box ideas and offer you encouragement and support! This is a night for homeschool parents to ask questions and gain insight and support for their own personal homeschool journey. It's a safe place to talk about our fears as homeschoolers and to receive much-needed praise for our efforts. If you have a friend considering homeschooling please bring them along! Come join us!
RSVP here so we know to look out for you!
Questions? Contact
Audrey Everson at (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
or
Candice Zuniga at (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
We kindly ask you to leave your children at home as this is a parents only event. (babies in arms are the exception)
In-N-Out Burger Tour
When: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 9 AM – 10 AM
Where: In-N-Out 2885 W. Florida Ave., Hemet
Lori Gillis
lori.gillis@inspireschools.org
951-708-1364
Important Details:
Registration Deadline: January 8th 2019
If you need to cancel for any reason, please contact Lori Gillis by January 8, 2019.
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of In-N-Out Burger!
Come and see how your favorite burgers, fries, and shakes are made!
- We will hear about the history of the company, how a store is operated, and how the food is prepared.
- Tour is available for students 1st - 8th grade students.
- There are 30 available spots.
- Participants are given a meal at the end of the tour.
- Because of space, only 5 chaperones are allowed on the tour.
(Other parents may wait in the dining area, and may purchase food at the conclusion.)
- All tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
- Filming and videotaping are not allowed inside In-N-Out Burger restaurants. Photographs are allowed in the dining room only.
- This is a free tour! Thank you In-N-Out Burger!
RSVP:
Please reserve your spot by emailing the number of people that will be attending, their names, their grades, and best contact information to:
Lori Gillis
lori.gillis@inspireschools.org
951-708-1364
EcoVivarium 1/31/19
They offer numerous hands-on experiences with the Animal Ambassadors throughout your visit.
Come see what makes EcoVivarium the best thing to do in Escondido, CA!
Student Tickets include a Tour and Lab $18
Parent Tickets include only the tour $7.50
Lab is art/cultural. Students will make jeweled Scarab Beetles - Egyptian
Deadline for signups is January 17, 2019, or until this trip sells out.
Student Tickets (includes Tour and Lab) = TK - 12th Grade.
Child Tickets (includes only the Tour) = 3 & 4 year olds.
Parent Tickets (includes only the Tour) = Adults. Only
Children 2 & under are FREE.
***Parents/Guardians are required to attend Inspire field trips with their children; therefore, an Adult ticket is required***
Questions? Contact Amy Afont at amya@inspireschools.org
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket on Inspiration Station!
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Inspire Homeschool Gymnastics Day at Charlot GymnasticsCome for an hour and let your kids work with gymnasts to try out the equipment and tumble on the gym floor! Tickets only $5! 3 separate age groups:
***If you have a child (3 or older) that will need to be accompanied by a parent, you will need to purchase a Parent Ticket along with the Child Ticket. ALL children 2 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent. This means you will need to purchase a Parent Ticket along with your 2 and under child ticket.*** | Chino Creek Wetlands Educational Tour Wed Feb 13 from 9:30am-12pm 4th-12th grade students will participate in a FREE guided nature walk and three additional programs led by the Chino Creek Staff Naturalists: Guided Nature Walk: Students will be guided through the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park to observe plants and wildlife. Students will utilize their senses as they explore, and using checklists, students will observe and monitor the wetlands’ habitat. Students will engage in discussions about wetlands, habitat loss, the impact of human interference with nature, and develop an appreciation of wetlands and natural resources. Microscopic Pond life study: Following a brief introduction and discussion on pond life, students will use microscopes to view pond samples. Students will view pre-assembled slides and write their findings on an activity sheet. A discussion on their findings will follow. Edible Aquifers: Students will learn about aquifers, groundwater and pollutants. The students will create an edible model of an aquifer, which includes groundwater (clear soda), sand and gravel (cookie crumbs), rocks (gummy bears), and clay (ice cream). Students will then simulate how “pollutants” (sprinkles) enter an aquifer. Then, using a straw, students will “drill” a well in the middle of their aquifer to simulate how water is pumped from the aquifer. A discussion on pollution sources will be included. Wetlands Metaphors: Students will learn the value and role of wetlands and make comparisons between objects through metaphors. Each object represents a function of the wetlands. Students will explain how the object is a metaphor for a wetland’s function (ex. A sponge would represent the function of water retention in a wetland). Activity Guides linking the programs to state standards: https://www.ieua.org/facilities/chino-creek-wetlands-educational-park/water-discovery-program/water-discovery-program-activity-guide/ Younger siblings and parents may walk the preserve grounds during the program and can meet at the picnic tables for lunch at 12pm. There may be a need for parent chaperones. Parent chaperones cannot have non-participating siblings with them. If you are interested, please email Glenna Heustis at glennah@inspireschools.org. Sign up on Inspiration Station! | McCoy Rigby Presents Oliver! 1/19/19DESCRIPTION: Based on the Charles Dickons Classic, Oliver Twist, the streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. With a Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart songs such as "Consider Yourself," "As long as he needs me," "Pick a pocket or Two," and "Where is love," Oliver is sure to please audiences young and old and shows you that hope can always get you through. Sign up on Inspiration Station! https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/f84b4480-d5d6-4fcc-ade9-e817366a97bd Organizer: Contact No: Email: |
Inspire Homeschool Gymnastics Day at Charlot Gymnastics
Come for an hour and let your kids work with gymnasts to try out the equipment and tumble on the gym floor!
Tickets only $5!
3 separate age groups:
- 6 years to 18 years old
- 3 years to 5 years old
- 2 years and under ***Must be accompanied by a parent***
***If you have a child (3 or older) that will need to be accompanied by a parent, you will need to purchase a Parent Ticket along with the Child Ticket. ALL children 2 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent. This means you will need to purchase a Parent Ticket along with your 2 and under child ticket.***
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/3909056d-2e0b-47c2-a7aa-87f56badcade
Chino Creek Wetlands Educational Tour
4th-12th grade students will participate in a FREE guided nature walk and three additional programs led by the Chino Creek Staff Naturalists:
Guided Nature Walk: Students will be guided through the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park to observe plants and wildlife. Students will utilize their senses as they explore, and using checklists, students will observe and monitor the wetlands’ habitat. Students will engage in discussions about wetlands, habitat loss, the impact of human interference with nature, and develop an appreciation of wetlands and natural resources.
Microscopic Pond life study: Following a brief introduction and discussion on pond life, students will use microscopes to view pond samples. Students will view pre-assembled slides and write their findings on an activity sheet. A discussion on their findings will follow.
Edible Aquifers: Students will learn about aquifers, groundwater and pollutants. The students will create an edible model of an aquifer, which includes groundwater (clear soda), sand and gravel (cookie crumbs), rocks (gummy bears), and clay (ice cream). Students will then simulate how “pollutants” (sprinkles) enter an aquifer. Then, using a straw, students will “drill” a well in the middle of their aquifer to simulate how water is pumped from the aquifer. A discussion on pollution sources will be included.
Wetlands Metaphors: Students will learn the value and role of wetlands and make comparisons between objects through metaphors. Each object represents a function of the wetlands. Students will explain how the object is a metaphor for a wetland’s function (ex. A sponge would represent the function of water retention in a wetland).
Activity Guides linking the programs to state standards: https://www.ieua.org/facilities/chino-creek-wetlands-educational-park/water-discovery-program/water-discovery-program-activity-guide/
Younger siblings and parents may walk the preserve grounds during the program and can meet at the picnic tables for lunch at 12pm.
There may be a need for parent chaperones. Parent chaperones cannot have non-participating siblings with them. If you are interested, please email Glenna Heustis at glennah@inspireschools.org.
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
McCoy Rigby Presents Oliver! 1/19/19
DESCRIPTION:
Based on the Charles Dickons Classic, Oliver Twist, the streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. With a Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart songs such as "Consider Yourself," "As long as he needs me," "Pick a pocket or Two," and "Where is love," Oliver is sure to please audiences young and old and shows you that hope can always get you through.
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/f84b4480-d5d6-4fcc-ade9-e817366a97bd
Organizer:
Maren Coles
Contact No:
951-415-0189
Email:
maren@inspireschools.org
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Parents Night Out with the Holbrooks! 1/31/19 Parents' Night Out ~For Moms and Dads~ Bring a coat and enjoy a brisk Southern California winter evening around a fire with other Inspire parents. Indoor seating will be available as well for those who prefer it. Coffee and Dessert will be provided. $3.00 per person. (Out of pocket only ~ Please pay at the door) Hosted by Inspire teachers and parents Aaron and Annette Holbrook. Get away from the hectic life and enjoy a laid-back evening in the rural community of Nuevo (It's an easy drive from Menifee, Murrieta, Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, Moreno Valley or even parts of Riverside.) Babies up to a year old are always welcome to stay with mommy, but please make other arrangements for older children. You may feel like you are driving to the middle of nowhere, but we do it every day and haven't gotten lost yet! When: Thursday, Jan. 31st 2019 at 6-8pm Where: Nuevo, CA Please RSVP by January 25 to aaron@inspireschools.org and Aaron will send you the address. | Corona Park Day! 1/23/19Join us for crafts and fun at the park! Contact Kelly Plewe with questions. kplewe@inspireschools.org | Inspire Valentine's Day Event - 2/13/19 We are going to have a wonderful time creating valentines and decorating sugar cookies. If you wish, you may also bring your own valentines to exchange. If you'd like to participate in the exchange, please bring a box or a bag to put them in. We hope to see you there! Wednesday, February 13th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm Ronald Reagan Sports Park (at the picnic tables by the playground) Questions or Concerns? Contact Cheryl Johnson at (760) 310-9379 or email Cheryl at cherylj@inspireschools.org or Tricia Kovely at (949) 351-8026 or email Tricia at tkovely@inspireschools.org |
Parents Night Out with the Holbrooks! 1/31/19
Bring a coat and enjoy a brisk Southern California winter evening around a fire with other Inspire parents. Indoor seating will be available as well for those who prefer it.
Coffee and Dessert will be provided.
$3.00 per person. (Out of pocket only ~ Please pay at the door)
Hosted by Inspire teachers and parents Aaron and Annette Holbrook. Get away from the hectic life and enjoy a laid-back evening in the rural community of Nuevo (It's an easy drive from Menifee, Murrieta, Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, Moreno Valley or even parts of Riverside.)
Babies up to a year old are always welcome to stay with mommy, but please make other arrangements for older children.
You may feel like you are driving to the middle of nowhere, but we do it every day and haven't gotten lost yet!
When:
Thursday, Jan. 31st 2019 at 6-8pm
Where:
Nuevo, CA
Please RSVP by January 25 to aaron@inspireschools.org and Aaron will send you the address.
Corona Park Day! 1/23/19
Join us for crafts and fun at the park!
Contact Kelly Plewe with questions. kplewe@inspireschools.org
Inspire Valentine's Day Event - 2/13/19
Wednesday, February 13th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Sports Park
(at the picnic tables by the playground)
Questions or Concerns?
Contact Cheryl Johnson at (760) 310-9379 or email Cheryl at cherylj@inspireschools.org
or
Tricia Kovely at (949) 351-8026 or email Tricia at tkovely@inspireschools.org
This Week's Vendor Spotlight: Tinkergarten with Nicole Cloeren
This week we are spotlighting a vendor in the Riverside area! Here is a little about Tinkergarten from Nicole:
"My name is Nicole Cloeren and I am a local Tinkergarten leader in Riverside, CA. I love playing and learning in nature with kids and their caregivers! In our classes, kids enjoy the freedom of independent exploration through well-designed play-based activities. We love to make mud and make believe with our nature treasures!
Tinkergarten’s expert-designed curriculum helps kids ages 1-8 years old develop, grow, and gain confidence, while they enjoy fun, engaging experiences in the physical freedom of their local green space. Our curriculum is based in research and best practice to promote the development of critical capabilities, including self-reliance, creativity, persistence and problem-solving. The child's parent or caregiver attends class with their little explorer, nurturing their bond, observing and supporting their growth, and sharing in the fun activities together. Classes are 75 minutes long and take place once/week in sessions of varying length, from one to twelve weeks.
To join a free trial class, or learn more about Tinkergarten, please visit: https://tinkergarten.com
You may also contact me directly at nicole@tinkergarten.com If no free trials are currently being offered, I am happy to have you attend one of my paid sessions for free. Currently, I offer classes on Tuesdays for 6-8 year olds from 9:00-10:15 am; and on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 18 month - 5 years old from 9:00-10:15 am. Classes are in the 92506 area. I look forward to meeting you!"
This Week's Curriculum Spotlight: All About Spelling
There is a reason why this program is used by so many in the homeschooling world. Many families have found success in its teaching method. A method that focuses on teaching the “why” of spelling and it uses a multi-sensory approach to teach that “why”, for easier teaching and better retention.
The program begins with teaching sounds. Next, the child learns how to segment words.
The hands-on part of the method comes in the form of letter tiles. “All About Spelling” comes with letter tiles for each of the 26 letters and also for common letter blends. The children use these letter tiles to identify sounds and to segment and spell words. This is a great program for children who have difficulty with fine motor skills because the children initially learn to spell with the tiles. If your child really has difficulty with writing, you can teach “All About Spelling” using the tiles exclusively.
Here is a review from a homeschool mom:
“All About Spelling” gives many different options for teaching the concepts and gives teaching tips for when a child makes mistakes or doesn’t understand something. It also includes additional practice words for children who grasp things more slowly. This makes the program very easy to implement no matter who you are teaching or what their learning style.
- Multi-sensory teaching style
- Logical, incremental approach with lots of built-in review
- Time intensive for the teacher – This isn’t a “go study your spelling words” program. Each day the teacher sits down and works on spelling with the child.
Educational Website and Teaching Tip of the Week: Using Lapbooks in your Homeschooling!
We LOVE using lapbooks in our studies. It helps keep all the information together in one spot and the children are able to refer back to one spot when wanting to look up a subject.
Show us your lapbook creations on Social Media! We'd love to see them!
Candice Zuniga
Audrey Everson
Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 10 to 6 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 6 years in 3 different states, I've found homeschooling here in California, especially with Inspire Charter, has been a great fit for our homeschool journey. I am grateful for our ability to homeschool so freely and I aspire to assist other families with their own homeschool adventures!
Inspire Charter Schools Contact Info
