Each year NHD frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for its broad application to world, national or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. The theme for 2020 is Breaking Barriers in History. The theme provides a focused way to increase students’ historical understanding and an opportunity to develop perspective and understanding rather than merely being able to cite facts and figures. Through participation in this program, students in grades 4-12 become amateur historians on their journey to discover the significance of their chosen historical topic.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, please visit https://ocde.us/EducationalServices/STEMandHumanities/History/Pages/History-Day.aspx

If your child is interested in participating in this year's contest, please contact Chuck Glowacz: chuck@inspireschools.org

If you are still deciding which Online Subscriptions would suit your family, be sure to check out Inspire's OSP Handbook! If you have any additional questions, please email our wonderful OSP team here: OSP@inspireschools.org

We’re so excited to welcome Academic Decathlon to CPA. Days and times of class meetings will be on the upcoming Fall 2019-20 CPA Course Catalog! See Academic Decathlon flyer for more information!

Please click on the flyer to let the teacher know if you're bringing a Lego model!

Click on the flyers to sign up to field trips!

We are excited to finally get the Community Connections (CC) events and trips off and running this month. Please be sure to check out our monthly newsletters to see what is happening in and around your area. Here are the newsletters for September and October with all events listed:

September OC Community Connections Newsletter

October OC Community Connections Newsletter

Please note that families need to RSVP to all events, whether they are free or not, through the Field Trips & Events section in Inspiration Station. The newsletters have direct links, but they can also be found directly in the Field Trip & Events tab in our own Community Connections section. If a link is not “live” yet, that means it is not published yet. You can check back on Monday’s at 8:00 a.m. when all CC events are published.

If you would like to know what is going on in other regions or simply want more information about Community Connections, you can find this information in our CC Parent Website where all our newsletters and events throughout the state are found.

If you need any assistance, please reach out to your local Community Coordinator (contact info found in newsletters). We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

Kids learn to tell the time with this specially designed analog kids wall clock that lets them see what time it is using colored numbers. With each quarter broken down into a specific color, it’s easier than ever for kids to remember and retain where each minute is. Telling time on the timepiece is easy and fun and teaching children is a breeze thanks to helpful references like “o’clock,” “quarter past,” “half past,” and “quarter to.”

Children get all the information they need on this educational clock. For kids to learn time efficiently this design had to be easy to understand, labeling each quarter with a different color would provide an easy way for your child to quickly create an association between the numbers and where they are. Each hand is also labeled in order to avoid any possible confusion, every minute is represented on the clock, meaning children will always be able to see the exact time.

The Owlconic Time Game is also available. The game helps kids understand time using hands-on learning. Giving children the opportunity to make sense of their day, for example the times when they do daily activities in their routine.The are lots of different ways to use the 128-piece game set to play a variety of time based games. The set is fully adjustable for all learning abilities and gives kids lots of ways to explore time.

Telling Time Teaching Clock is currently available on Amazon for $24.97.

Time Game is currently available on Amazon for $23.47

Learn & Grow Expo is a FREE FAMILY EVENT at Discovery Cube OC, where families can find over 60 exhibitors focusing on all aspects of healthy living. There will be free health screenings, nutrition and fitness demonstrations, and lots of family fun, including the exciting Bubble-Dash obstacle course competition.

When: Saturday, October 5, 2019

Time: 10am - 3pm

Where: 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Cost: Event included with admission to the Cube.

You don't want to miss this fun family event! The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is in its 16th year! There were over 125 authors, more than 25 illustrators, dozens of storytellers and great family-oriented entertainers last year.

The Festival features over 135 exhibitors, featuring booksellers, education providers, literacy organizations and related vendors. More than 33,000 people attend the Festival each year.

When: Sunday, October 6, 2019

Time: 9.30am - 4pm

Where: 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost: FREE

Have a friend who asks about Inspire's amazing team and benefits? Do your friends ask you about homeschooling? We'd love to meet them at one of our upcoming Information Sessions!

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 year is open here now!

Below you'll find some of our upcoming Information Sessions! To view our complete list of Information Sessions, please click here.

"Wishing you and your families all the best for a happy and adventurous school year!"

~ The Orange County Inspire Team

Did you know we have an Orange County Facebook page? We have new parents in the group who would love to hear from you! We also advertise our field trips here, and upload the newsletter there every week.

If you are on instagram, we'd love to hear from you! Join our page, learn about our upcoming events and field trips, and tag us in your homeschooling photos!

Have you visited Inspire's Orange County Parent Resource Site yet? If not, head on over to meet our regional team, stay current on school events, and find general school information. This website is a great resource and one you'll want to bookmark!

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