The Adventure of Learning with Inspire Charter School!
Enrollment for the 2019/20 school year is open but LIMITED SPOTS are available!
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Sharing the Homeschool Heart...Testing and Assessments
I have a love-hate relationship with test scores. Testing to me in a traditional sense is useless. I don't believe it benefits the learner most of the time. Believe it or not, though, I LOVE State Testing and the Star 360! Surprised? I love seeing the results. I know that test results can be stressful and anxiety-producing for many families - they don't have to be though. I believe testing can be a useful tool to give you a clear pulse on your own personal homeschool lifestyle. Often it produces sincere satisfaction and validation that what you are doing in your home, for your kids, in regards to education, is working well for your family!
This week, I poured over the results of my children's star 360 test. They were almost exactly what I expected. Please do not be fooled into thinking that all of my children scored perfectly well. I have some who lag behind in certain subjects, some who are right on track, and some who score well above their grade level. Taking a look at the results and being able to compare them with what my assessment of their progress is, is very helpful for me. I don't tend to be discouraged by the results that show they are behind because I have spent so many years watching the progress of my older kids and seeing the enormous growth happen in certain years where their brains were ready to take their knowledge and education to the new level. In those years, they exceeded expectations and jumped up into the above-average category. Those same kids, who are now scoring above-average and in grade levels higher than what they're in, were the same little ones who scored way below their grade level many years ago. I share all this to give you hope and encouragement for your little ones who might not quite meet the standard you had hoped.
Little ones take time. They take extra special attention to detail to know exactly what to give them and when. Their schooling time is unique. One five-year-old may be ready to read and wants more phonics instruction and language arts assignments that build their reading skills and writing skills. On the other hand, another five-year-old may not be ready for that until they're 8 or 9. That's just the beauty of the way the human brain works. Seeing the differences in your students early on and accepting them, is key to successful progress. Learning to let go of expectations and understand each student as an individual will aid you in your confidence in your plans for homeschooling. Learn about their strengths and weaknesses, teach them in a way that meets their individual needs.
It's as if each student has an empty bucket that fills over the course of their adolescence and learning years. Some students' buckets fill very quickly, as though you turned on the faucet and allowed the bucket to fill rapidly spilling over almost instantly. Other students' buckets fill at a drip by drip pace one little piece of information after one small piece of information at a time, until they're full to the brim. That filling process could happen over 10 years. It's our job as homeschool parents to recognize which kind of bucket our students have, and begin accommodating their learning needs based on that. Knowing this early on takes away a lot of pressure from both you and your kids. Experiencing a lifestyle of lifelong learning with your student where together you fill the buckets drip by drip, can produce very successful well-rounded student. The only thing that gets in the way of that is the fear and worry you have of not doing enough or not being enough. That's comparison. Don't get stuck in the comparison game. The comparison will kill the homeschool vibe you've created. Just don't go there!
Keep pressing on homeschool warriors. You're in the fight for the education that best suits your child and their development. Use the tools you have at hand without being afraid. Rise and soar above the fear. You can do this! Remember, we're here for you. Reach out if you need help with a plan to fight hard for the best education you can create for your kiddos. You've got this!
~Candice
Thank you for being a member of the California Homeschool Parent Association!
We are so excited to have our first Election of the Statewide Executive Board. Elections for the Regional Community Councils will take place after this election.
Voting is now open for the Statewide Executive Board! Head here to vote! Deadline for voting is September 30th.
Regional Community Council elections will be in October.
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: Tynker
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!
This week we spotlight Tynker!
"Tynker is a complete learning system that enables everyone from beginners to advanced programmers to code with intuitive, interest-based activities. Tynker's self-paced courses let kids experiment with visual blocks before progressing to intermediate programming and even languages like JavaScript and Python."
If you opt into Tynker you will receive:
- A parent account as well as a student account for each student who opts in
- Everything your child needs to learn computer programming the fun way
- 23 Programming Courses
- 11 iPad Courses
- Minecraft Java Edition server
- 2000+ coding activities
- Advanced Minecraft modding
- Daily coding missions
- Exclusive access to new features
- 5x faster skills mastery
- Monthly skill assessment
FAQ
Q: Will my Tynker account from the 2019-2020 OSP roll-over if I opt my student in again?
A: Yes, your student's account will roll-over and their progress on Tynker will be saved.
Watch a video about Tynker HERE
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
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
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CoronaInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Event: Ice Cream Social Book Fair Join us for an Ice Cream Social and a book fair! We will be serving root beer floats, shopping for books, and making new friends! Enrichment will be on location to process book orders. Hope to see you all there! | RiversideInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Ice Cream Social Book Fair Come meet new friends while enjoying some frozen yogurt. Shop for books with Usborne. An Enrichment Specialist will be available to process orders. There is a small water feature if the little kids want to get wet. Frozen Yogurt will be available for purchase out of pocket. | MurrietaInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Epic Roller Skating Come skate with us! Roller Skate while grooving to the 80’s music! ***Past the booking date? Feel free to join us - pay out of pocket at the door!! |
Corona
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Event: Ice Cream Social Book Fair
Join us for an Ice Cream Social and a book fair! We will be serving root beer floats, shopping for books, and making new friends! Enrichment will be on location to process book orders. Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday, September 10th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
El Cerrito Sports Park
7500 El Cerrito Rd. Corona CA 92881
RSVP HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/1daed449-3554-4461-9c2c-26aa54018ed4
Questions? Contact:
Cara Schelling
562-397-1505
cara@inspireschools.org
Riverside
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Ice Cream Social Book Fair
Come meet new friends while enjoying some frozen yogurt. Shop for books with Usborne. An Enrichment Specialist will be available to process orders. There is a small water feature if the little kids want to get wet. Frozen Yogurt will be available for purchase out of pocket.
Wednesday, September 11th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
sweetFrog
5225 Canyon Crest Drive. Ste 90
Riverside 92507
RSVP HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/51452907-e831-47ea-b15c-70d68ab6401b
Questions? Contact:
Sarah Goldstein
714-928-3928
sarahg@inspireschools.org
Murrieta
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Epic Roller Skating
Come skate with us! Roller Skate while grooving to the 80’s music!
*For fun come dressed in your favorite 80’s attire!
Wednesday, September 11th from 12 - 2 pm
Epic Rollertainment
39809 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta CA 92563
Use Instructional Funds to book your ticket HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/5facb325-2dad-4ce3-8039-070a09b19039
Questions? Contact:
Cheryl Johnson
(760) 310-9379
cherylj@inspireschools.org
***Past the booking date? Feel free to join us - pay out of pocket at the door!!
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Palm DesertInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Palm Desert Middle School Meet-up Beach House Frozen Yogurt | HemetInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Hemet Ice Cream Social! Come join us for a sweet treat and a homeschool hangout! | RiversideInspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: West Riverside Ice Cream Social You Scream! We Scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM! Let's come together and enjoy some ice cream, sorbet, or a delicious nutella crepe at Frostbites Frozen Delights! Or drop by and say hi! *Ice Cream will be paid out of pocket. |
Palm Desert
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Palm Desert Middle School Meet-up
Beach House Frozen Yogurt
72363 Hwy 111, Palm Desert
***Please bring money if you'd like to purchase frozen yogurt.
Wednesday, September 11
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Come hang out while we discuss ideas for community events, clubs and service opportunities in the desert! We will be meeting monthly at different locations.
Questions? Contact:
Amy DiGiacomo
(760) 880-8650
adigiacomo@inspireschools.org
Hemet
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVENT: Hemet Ice Cream Social!
Come join us for a sweet treat and a homeschool hangout!
Mickey's Frozen Yogurt has offered to host Inspire homeschool families for a few hours on September 12th.
Please stop by and join the fun!
*Frozen yogurt must be purchased out of pocket.
Mickey's Yogurt
2801 W Florida Ave, Hemet CA 92545
Thursday, September 12th
11 am - 2 pm
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.
Questions? Contact:
Holly Blair
951-663-6116
hblair@inspireschools.org
Riverside
Inspire's COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: West Riverside Ice Cream Social
You Scream! We Scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM! Let's come together and enjoy some ice cream, sorbet, or a delicious nutella crepe at Frostbites Frozen Delights! Or drop by and say hi! *Ice Cream will be paid out of pocket.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Frostbites Frozen Delights
10347 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
RSVP HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/5ea71ccf-cbe3-4986-8f7c-093e01bab898
Questions? Contact:
Christine Jimenez
(951) 858-4655
christinej@inspireschools.org
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RIVERSIDE AREA Back to School Vendor Event It's time! Inspire Charter Schools 2019 Riverside County Back to School Fall Vendor Events are here! Our events will showcase many of the wonderful Inspire vendors that offer enrichment services to our families! Inspire-approved vendors from all over Riverside County from various educational avenues will be showcasing their enrichment services and be able to answer questions regarding their specialties! Inspire's Enrichment Department will be ready onsite for enrichment product purchases - SAME DAY! We look forward to an adventurous year with you! Photographer will be onsite for your Back to School school pictures! Educational funds can not be used for photos. The photographer will have order forms at the event. Riverside Area Fall Vendor Event: Friday, September 13, 2019, from 10 am to 2 pm The Grove Community Church, Riverside, CA. 19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many of our wonderful families will be in attendance! We can't wait to see you! https://forms.gle/pBbYNqPh8KFRyqfh7 Questions? Please feel free to contact Audrey Everson at audreye@inspireschools.org or Candice Zuniga at candicez@inspireschools.org. |
RIVERSIDE AREA Back to School Vendor Event
Inspire-approved vendors from all over Riverside County from various educational avenues will be showcasing their enrichment services and be able to answer questions regarding their specialties! Inspire's Enrichment Department will be ready onsite for enrichment product purchases - SAME DAY! We look forward to an adventurous year with you!
Photographer will be onsite for your Back to School school pictures! Educational funds can not be used for photos. The photographer will have order forms at the event.
Riverside Area Fall Vendor Event:
Friday, September 13, 2019, from 10 am to 2 pm
The Grove Community Church, Riverside, CA.
19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many of our wonderful families will be in attendance! We can't wait to see you!
https://forms.gle/pBbYNqPh8KFRyqfh7
Questions? Please feel free to contact Audrey Everson at audreye@inspireschools.org or Candice Zuniga at candicez@inspireschools.org.
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Lego Park Day! Come to the park and enjoy an afternoon of play with fellow homeschool kids. Students can bring their own Lego creation masterpieces and WOW their new friends. There will be a small prize for the 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place builders. We will have tables set up near the playground. Please RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zMS9AhlnHqvlotrC34RA4RjAlgWpVYuPQmQChkSGSxs/viewform?edit_requested=true Lego Park Day Thursday, Sep. 26th, 1-2pm Temeku Hills Park La Serena Way, Temecula, CA. Contact Connie with any questions at connie.villasenor@inspireschools.org or text (951)208-5933. | Whale Watching! Friday November 1st Newport Landing Whale Watching has served school groups and has provided students with an exceptional whale watching experience for over 20 years. Whale watching cruises not only focus on viewing large whales & dolphins, but we cover the complete marine ecosystem, offering a unique learning environment that many students are exposed to for the very first time on one of our cruises. Newport Landing Whale Watching strives to share our love of marine life with the public with the hope of spreading greater awareness of cetaceans and environmental stewardship of the ocean. Newport Landing provides a year-round comprehensive learning experience with an enjoyable, educational and engaging curriculum designed around the California State Board of Education's standards for learning. Curriculum Packets Available
***Ask your HST for information on the Chaperone policy or refer to your parent handbook. Please sign up on Inspiration Station STARTING OCTOBER 1st! 10 am https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/fc138f33-2501-4dc6-9cf4-d2da07ff8cef |
Lego Park Day!
There will be a small prize for the 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place builders.
We will have tables set up near the playground.
Please RSVP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zMS9AhlnHqvlotrC34RA4RjAlgWpVYuPQmQChkSGSxs/viewform?edit_requested=true
Lego Park Day
Thursday, Sep. 26th, 1-2pm
Temeku Hills Park
La Serena Way, Temecula, CA.
Contact Connie with any questions at
connie.villasenor@inspireschools.org or text (951)208-5933.
Whale Watching! Friday November 1st
Newport Landing Whale Watching strives to share our love of marine life with the public with the hope of spreading greater awareness of cetaceans and environmental stewardship of the ocean. Newport Landing provides a year-round comprehensive learning experience with an enjoyable, educational and engaging curriculum designed around the California State Board of Education's standards for learning.
Curriculum Packets Available
- 9 am check-in time
- 10 am boat departure
- 2- 2 1/2 hours on the boat
- If the family is not on the boat when it departs, no refunds will be available.
- Please see the Important Information section for Release of Liability Waiver
***Ask your HST for information on the Chaperone policy or refer to your parent handbook.
Please sign up on Inspiration Station STARTING OCTOBER 1st! 10 am
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/fc138f33-2501-4dc6-9cf4-d2da07ff8cef
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
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!
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
Candice Zuniga
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!
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