Where Learning Meets Adventure
--- SEPTEMBER 2019 ---
Community Connections Gatherings
Welcome to the Orange County Community Connections Monthly Newsletter. Here you will find information about the special gatherings we have planned for September. You will also find all our events in the Field Trip and Events (FTE) Inspire page where you will sign-up and RSVP for each event. Some of the field trips may have a cost. The price will listed in the FTE.
We will always keep the teenagers in mind at these events as well as plan some special gatherings just for them (see High School Hangout info near the bottom of this newsletter).
We look forward to facilitating connections, inspiring community, and enhancing the Adventure of Learning!
What is Community Connections?
Each month we will have at least 3 activities, one per week, for families to participate in*. There will be an Adventure Day, usually at a park, with themed activities for all ages the same day and hours each month so you can schedule and plan accordingly. Another week will be an event such as a book fair, Fall/Spring festivals, wax museum, science fair, college and career day, picture day etc.. Lastly, there will be a field trip.
These have all been designed and created with suggestions from YOU, the Community Coordinators, and with geographic areas in mind. Currently we have communities in the Irvine, Yorba Linda/Brea, and Garden Grove areas and hope to expand to other areas in the future.
*Please keep in mind that 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. Families may work together to carpool, but an adult must be present at all activities.
September Events
{Scroll to end to find High School Hang Out info}
-------- Irvine Area --------
September 4th: BACK TO SCHOOL BEACH BASH 11 am-1 pm
Corona del Mar State Beach:3001 Ocean Blvd, CDM
Please come join us at our Back to School Beach Bash as we kick off our school year! Meet your CC coordinators and connect with friends! We will meet at Lifeguard station 4! Bring your beach gear and have fun in the sun!
September 11th: ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT 10 am-12 pm
Oak Creek Community Park: 15616 Valley Oak Drive, Irvine
--> Science of Flight activities for all ages!
--> Design, build, and fly paper airplanes
--> Paper airplane contests
September 18th: LYON AIR MUSEUM 10:00 am
Lyon Air Museum: 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana,92707
Please join us as we go on a walk through Aviation History with a guided tour and time to explore!
Kirsten Ayulo
Email: kirsten.ayulo@inspireschools.org
Phone: 714-299-4448
Maricka Parker
Email: maricka@inspireschools.org
Phone: 714.408.6185
-------- Garden Grove Area --------
September 10: “NOT" BACK TO SCHOOL DAY Field Trip 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet your new Community Coordinators, Michelle and Anita, and see all your Community Connections friends! Fly kites at HB Pier with Kite Connection!
We will meet on the north side of the pier and walk together to see the kite demonstration.
Please bring beach gear and a lunch and we can hang out after.
September 17: ADVENTURE DAY 10:00-12:00 pm
Paper Airplane Contest, Rockets, Scavenger Hunt, and Ice Breaker
September 24: PICTURE DAY AND MAD SCIENCE 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Beach Point Church, Fountain Valley- 17415 Magnolia Street, Fountain Valley
Come get your school picture taken, get a student ID card, & meet new friends.
Up, Up and Away show w/ Mad Science and a fun STEM activity (Boink).
Anita LeMonnier
Email: anita@inspireschools.org
Phone: 562.505.3953
Michelle Eschenburg
Email: meschenburg@inspireschools.org
Phone: 714.458.1704
-------- Yorba Linda/Brea Area --------
SEPTEMBER 11: “SMILE” PICTURE DAY 10:30-1 pm
Tri City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Come meet your new Community Coordinators, Sarah and Allison, and Community Connections friends!
Play at the park and do some fun “smile” activities
ID Card - $5
Digital Image Emailed to You - $5
Individual Portraits Only
SEPTEMBER 18: AIRPLANE EXPLORATION ADVENTURE DAY 9:30-11:30 am
Tri City Park: 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd, Placentia
--> The science of flight activities
--> Paper airplane distance contest
--> Wooden airplanes
--> Stories and snacks
SEPTEMBER 25: FULLERTON AIRPORT Field Trip 10:30 am
Fullerton Airport: 4011 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
--> Tour the Airport (1 hour & free)
--> See planes land and take off
--> Optional lunch @ “WINGS” on site cafe
Allison Gaddis
Community Coordinator, Yorba Linda area
Email: allisong@inspireschools.org
Phone: 714.501.8161
Sarah Lucey
Email: slucey@inspireschools.org
Phone: 714.318.4371
----- HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUTS -----
Calling all High School Students!!! Each month we will have a hangout just for you!
SEPTEMBER IS…. ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT!
Come join us this month as we “take off” into the new school year!
SEPTEMBER 10
Build Community with your High School Peers
Meet people, make friends, make plans
You get your coffee we’ll bring the Donuts!!
Starbucks, Fullerton - 3:00 - 4:30 pm
1390 N. Harbor Blvd
Contact: Sarah Lucey - slucey@inspireschools.org
SEPTEMBER 13
We can meet up and talk about the upcoming year’s events- there’s shopping and fun places to take pictures too- so bring a friend! Can’t wait to meet you!
Nook Coffee Bar- The LAB Anti-Mall - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
2930 Bristol St., B105 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Contact: Michelle Eschenburg - meschenburg@inspireschools.org
SEPTEMBER 25
Meet your Irvine friends
Drink some Boba!
7 Leaves Cafe - 2:00 - 3:30 pm
14845 Jeffrey Rd. Irvine, CA 92618
Contact: Kirsten Ayulo - kirsten.ayulo@inspireschools.org
Erin McStay
Email: emcstay@inspireschools.org
Phone: 949.228.2501
Reminders
- Parents - 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.
- Nut Aware - Please be aware we may have students with allergies - please bring nut-free snacks and food with you.
- Sick Children - We know no one wants to miss our gatherings, but keeping ill students at home protects everyone, including those with fragile immune systems. Thank you for not spreading germs.
Gina Garland, M.Ed
Email: ggarland@inspireschools.org
Phone: 626.488.9388