Riverside County

Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling

Week of September 2nd, 2019

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Week of September 2nd, 2019

Hello Riverside County!


Lot's of excellent community events are coming up around the county. Make sure you are caught up on all the exciting happenings in this family newsletter

and in the Community Connections newsletter.

Please show us how you homeschool by using the hashtags #AdventuresWithInspire and #HowIHomeschoolWithInspire on social media.

It's fun to see what you are all doing and experiencing!


In this week's newsletter, we spotlight Inspire's

Online Subscription Package option - Reading Eggs and Mathseeds!

Also included are "How to" videos for navigating the Enrichment Ordering System,

and membership information for Inspire's new, non-profit

Parent Organization - California Homeschool Parent Association (CHPA).


Please reach out anytime and get to know us!

We are so happy to answer all of your questions and guide you through

learning about homeschool philosophy, curriculum, and the homeschool lifestyle!

Don't let yourself drown in worry or fear over homeschooling.

If you find yourself there, reach out!


We hope to connect with you soon,

Audrey & Candice

The Adventure of Learning with Inspire Charter School!

Enrollment for the 2019/20 school year is open but LIMITED SPOTS are available!

Click HERE to enroll!

A Night Out to Inspire with Candice and Audrey

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Join your Riverside County Family Liaisons at Panera in Riverside for "A Night Out to Inspire". This monthly event is for homeschool parents (or prospective homeschool parents) to ask questions, gain insight and support for their own personal homeschool journey!

It all happens on Thursday, September 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Panera Bread
3560 Riverside Plaza Dr. #410

Riverside, CA.

***We kindly ask for children to be left at home for this event***

Questions? Please feel free to contact:

Audrey at (951) 541-4809
or Candice at (714) 797-1209

or email:
audreye@inspireschools.org
candicez@inspireschools.org

Inspire's 2019 Back to School Vendor Events!

Riverside (and surrounding area)

Temecula Valley (and surrounding area)

Inspire Families RSVP HERE

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many of our wonderful families will be in attendance for the Riverside and Temecula Valley Events! We can't wait to see you!

Hemet (and surrounding area)

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Desert Area Vendor Fair

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Say Cheese!!


Looking for an opportunity to get your child's Back to School photos taken? Here are the upcoming Picture Days for Riverside County! More details to come for each Picture Day, here are the dates and locations to put in your calendar!



  • September 13th Riverside Area Vendor Event, The Grove Community Church, Riverside
  • September 19th (FULL) Temecula Methodist Church
  • September 25th Temecula Valley Vendor Event, Pins N' Pockets, Lake Elsinore
  • October 2nd Audie Murphy Sports Park, Menifee
  • October 3rd McSweeny Park, Hemet
  • October 8th El Cerrito Sports Park, Corona
  • October 10th Arlington Sports Park, Riverside
  • October 24th Desert Area Vendor Fair, JPL Church, Palm Desert
  • October 30th Orange Terrace Park, Riverside
  • November 5th Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Temecula


There will be detailed info for each date in the community connections newsletter, the Riverside County Newsletter, and on the ”Events” page of the Riverside County Facebook page.

The picture days at the Vendor Events are first-come, first-serve. The photographers will be there during the entire event. There's no RSVP for the photographer.

Our fantastic Community Connections Coordinators host all the other picture days! These events all have RSVPs linked through Inspiration Station. Some are still in the planning stages. Our team wanted to share with you all the dates. As soon as there is an RSVP - that will be linked and you can RSVP.


Questions? Reach out to your Family Liaisons:

Audrey Everson

(951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org


Candice Zuniga

(714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org

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Community Connections!

Let The Adventure Begin: We are excited to announce that the NEW Community Connections is Launching the first week of September in Riverside County. Community Connections is bringing Riverside County amazing events and activities that will create community and enhance the Adventure in Learning.


Community Connection Opportunities Will Include:

*Thematic Adventure Days (Western Theme, Astronomy Theme, Color Run, Earth Day and Much More)

*Teacher Led Field Trips

*Middle School and High School Event and Field Trips

*Special Events (Picture Days, Science Fairs, Community Service Projects and Much More)


Let's Connect!

Parents will join the fun for all events and field trips, and will be able to use this time to connect with other homeschooling families.


Come Join the Community!

Our events are just a click away!

Click over to our Community Connections Smore to find all the Community Connections Events in your area coming up in September.

Check back frequently to see all the added events we are bringing to your community!


Click here : Community Connection Events and Field Trip Schedule


See you all soon!



Share your Community Connection event ideas with us!

CLICK HERE for Participant Guidelines

We are so happy you are interested in participating in our upcoming Entrepreneur Fair in early December! Exact dates and details will be coming out soon along with a sign-up survey, but we would like to provide you with some guidelines.

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Dear Families,


We have exciting news! Membership for the 2019-2020 school year is now open to join the California Homeschool Parent Association (CHPA). This is Inspire’s new, non-profit Parent Organization!


(If you previously filled out the paper form to opt-in, we would be so grateful if you would also take a moment to complete the new online membership form below as we added some information. Thank you!)





Kindly,

The CHPA Founders

Interested? Fill out our interest survey!

Heart of Homeschooling Parent Education Program

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OSP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Head here for the most up to date information from the OSP Department regarding subscription processing and how to's!

EXCITING OSP NEWS!


The OSP Portal is now available in the EOS!


* All students who opt-in to the OSP will receive 5 subscriptions (this includes students who sign up for a vendor package)

* Over 25 subscriptions to choose from

* Newly added subscriptions: GradeSlam (online tutoring vendor) and Minecraft Education Edition

* OSP A La Carte - families may purchase individual subscriptions for a discounted price (a la carte pricing is only available within the OSP Portal)

* Families may opt-in at any time (there is NO deadline for opting in this year)

* Subscriptions begin processing on 8/15 for those who opt-in early -- just in time for the start of the school year!

* Opt-in/out instructions, as well as OSP A La Carte instructions, are available on our OSP Handbook

* Instructional video coming soon!


NOTE: We are aware of a few hiccups with the launch of the OSP Portal today; we're sorry for any frustrations this may have caused our families. We are working quickly to get those issues fixed ASAP!


QUESTIONS? Please email the OSP Team -- osp@inspireschools.org


Head over to the OSP Handbook for all information regarding options and instructions.


Watch this INSPIRING PARENTS - OSP PRESENTATION!


We hope you and your students greatly benefit from the wonderful subscription options available this year through the OSP.

OSP WEBINARS


We're excited to offer webinars for our Online Subscription Package (OSP) options!


All OSP webinars are recorded and uploaded to the OSP Handbook: OSP Recorded Webinars


Head over to the OSP Handbook for all information regarding options and instructions.


Questions? Please contact our OSP Team: osp@inspireschools.org

This Week's OSP (Online Subscription Package) SPOTLIGHT: Reading Eggs and Mathseeds

The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!


This week we spotlight Reading Eggs and Mathseeds!


"Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities."

"Mathseeds teaches kids aged 3-9 the core math and problem-solving skills needed to be successful at school with fun, highly interactive and rewarding lessons."


About Reading Eggs/MathSeeds through the OSP:


  • Students will receive access to both the Reading Eggs and MathSeeds programs
    • Makes learning fun for students as it is set up like a game. They go through a map to complete lessons and activities
      • They receive incentives in the game to get reward items in the game
      • They can create their own avatar (online character) that they can customize
  • Mobile access: Reading Eggs and MathSeeds is available on both computers as well as Apple and Andriod devices


FAQ


Q: What kind of access will I have under Reading Eggs/MathSeeds?

A: Your student will receive a student account, and you will be able to set up a parent account to view and monitor their progress. We will send information on setting up the parent account once the student account(s) have been created.



Q: I had Reading Eggs/MathSeeds as part of last year's OSP, will my student's account information be transferred over if I opt-in again?

A: We are currently working on a way to roll over the accounts from the 2018-2019 OSP to the 2019-2020 OSP. We may be able to give the parents access as a teacher; if this is the case, we will not be able to roll the progress over, but parents will have access to change the lesson level for their student(s).



Q: Does access to Reading Eggs also include access to Reading Eggspress?

A: Yes, you will also have access to Reading Eggspress if you opt into Reading Eggs/MathSeeds.



For more details on this OSP option and all the other OSP subscriptions, head over to the OSP Handbook.


Have a question regarding the Online Subscription Package? Email osp@inspireschools.org

Enrichment Ordering System (EOS) "How to..." Videos

Hi Inspire families!


It's that time of year! Your funds have arrived, and you're ready to order - but maybe you need some assistance inputting those orders. Here are some helpful videos to assist you with getting to know the EOS and how to input your orders.


1st "How to" Video...Account Navigation


2nd "How to" Video...Product Order Request


Please feel free to reach out to your Family Liaisons or HST for assistance; we are here to help!


Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org

Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org

This Week's Inspire Riverside County Events!

Inspire Riverside County Hosted Field Trips & Events!

Field Trip Booking Tutorial

Want a step by step tutorial for booking your next field trip tickets on Inspiration Station? Watch this tutorial!

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Inspire Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter!

Dear Inspire Parents,


Another successful school year has come to an end! Reflecting on the past school year makes us realize how fortunate we are at Inspire Charter Schools. Our school has been successful due to the wonderful collaborative partnership between staff members, and families. We would like to thank all the parents for their involvement, dedication and continued support. Please be safe and well until we meet again in the fall. Have a wonderful summer!


Inspire Special Education Department Parent and Teacher Newsletter May/June 2019


You can also access our Inspire Cares website to support you in your homeschooling journey and view all of our newsletters!



Sincerely,

Anna Lindahl

Statewide Parent Outreach Coordinator

Inspire Charter Schools

Ph: (619) 627-9623

E: annalindahl@inspireschools.org

Inspire Charter Resources

Natural History Club!

We're excited to announce the all new Natural History Club. This club is designed for all members of the family to explore nature together. We hope to gather at least once a month for nature outings, guest speakers, nature lessons, and FUN! If you are interested in getting more information or joining this club, please complete the interest survey HERE and Glenna Heustis will send you information about becoming a member of this fantastic club.


Want to get an idea of what this club entails? View this recording of our first meeting.


Questions? Contact:

Glenna Heustis at glennah@inspireschools.org

New Middle School Program - ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway

BRIDGEWAY is teaming up with INSPIRE to offer Inspire Students a Live Online Middle School Bundle for all core subjects in the fall bridgewayacademy.com/inspire. This program will offer 4-core classes with Bridgeway Academy instructors offering support, weekly live online classes, office hours, and more.


Spaces will be limited!


More details and pricing can be found in our ChoicePlus Bridge Flier or our 19-20 TK-8 Curriculum Options Flier.


Want to learn more about ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway? View an informational session HERE.

Academic Decathlon joining ChoicePlus Academy this Fall!

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!

ENRICHMENT ITEMS!

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Enrichment item returns!

Dear Inspire Families,


Do you have enrichment items that you are looking to return this year? You can return items to a Lending Library or to your HST. Please note, non-consumables do not need to be returned until you withdraw from our school, so this is purely voluntary.

Here is the Enrichment Return Item Form for your convenience.

Riverside County Library System EVENTS!

Make sure you're in the "know" for all the events happening at the Riverside County Libraries!


Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARENT RESOURCE SITE

Your go-to spot for homeschool help!

Riverside County Facebook Group

Join us on Facebook for lively discussion and homeschool support.

Riverside County Parent Feedback

Our goal is to provide you with the best homeschool program in Riverside County...so we want your feedback! If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please let us know!

Your Inspire Riverside County Team!

Your Riverside County Homeschool Teachers and Family Liaisons are always here for you! Reach out to your HST or Family Liaison for support, advice, and connections with the homeschool community around you!

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Look how we've grown since last August!

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Candice Zuniga

I am starting my twelfth year of homeschooling my big group! I have eight kids and six are enrolled in Inspire! I love to help families discover their perfect homeschool lifestyle based on the needs of each child and the family! We homeschool in a very eclectic and flexible way and always have. I desire to bring a deep understanding of the importance and enjoyment of home education to our awesome Riverside County Community of Homeschoolers! As always, reach out at any time for all your homeschool needs and concerns. I am always happy to help!

Audrey Everson

Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 11 to 7 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 7 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!

We want to hear from you!

What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!

We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling with Inspire

and what the homeschool lifestyle looks like!

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