Inspire Charter Schools
Riverside County Families
Week of March 11th - 17th
Hello Riverside County!
Homeschooling can be rough when you first start out. The main question we help parents work through at the beginning of their journey is, "Can I actually be a successful educator to my children?" The short answer is a very loud "YES!" Many of you have actually heard us shout that from the rooftops, or possibly the tops of the slide at the park...anyhow, yes, YOU can do this. You were made for this! Confidence is key. Without it, you have a very big uphill battle to climb. Overcome your fear and remember that up until this point, your children have learned to walk, talk, tie their shoes, ride a bike and so much more from YOU, their primary educator! You can and will be successful the moment you believe you will. Your kids will see your confidence too! Stay positive, keep moving forward and adjust your plans as needed. A healthy, thriving homeschool is one that does well to bend and bow with changing needs and desires. Learning to be fluid in your homeschool adventure can aid in creating a continually prospering homeschool experience!
In this week's newsletter, we have a 'Curriculum Spotlight' on My Edu Crate! Our 'Vendor Spotlight' features Charis Equestrian!
Make sure to read about both in this edition.
Also, be sure to check out Inspiration Station.
It is filled with so many amazing field trips designed by our HSTs and Liaisons just for you! Scroll through every so often so that you can see all that is being offered throughout Southern California!
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 are hoping to connect with you soon!
Audrey & Candice
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!
Look how we've grown since August!
Inspire Charter Riverside County College & High School Fair 2019!
Calling all High School and Middle School students!
It's our first annual Riverside County College and High School Fair!
The Riverside County Team has prepared an amazing night of information and preparation for our current and future high school students!
We will have local colleges and vocational schools onsite to answer your questions
as well as many of our amazing high school specific vendors!
We have featured speakers from Inspire sharing all the details of what
high school looks like with Inspire!
You do not want to miss this amazing event!
It all happens on Tuesday, April 2nd at The Grove Community Church in
Riverside from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive
Riverside, Ca 92508
Questions? Contact:
Candice at (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
Audrey at (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
SAVE THE DATE: Riverside County Graduation 2019
Please save the date for our 2019 promotion and graduation ceremony!
We will have many more details coming soon!
Thursday, June 6, 2019
2 pm
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
"A Night in Paris" Inspire Charter School Prom 2019
We anticipate a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, dessert, snacks, raffles and prizes, formal photos, and an all-night photo booth for students to enjoy. High School Inspire students grades 9-12 are eligible to attend and may invite one (9-12th grade) non-Inspire guest to join them at this event, so grab a friend and dance the night away at the historic Mission Inn Hotel in downtown Riverside. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today.
Questions? Summer Davidson summer@inspireschools.org
Thursday, May 16th from 7 - 11 pm
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA
Head HERE for more information
This event is not eligible for use of instructional funds.
Murrieta Vendor Fair
Make sure to RSVP and let us know how many in your family will be attending.
Vendors from all over Southern Riverside County are coming to see YOU!
They want to show YOU what they can offer your students.
Wednesday, March 13th
10 am to 2 pm
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park
Great News for Readers!
Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computer program that helps parents manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child selects a book rather than having one assigned to them and reads it at their own pace. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them. They may also read articles of interest right on the screen. When finished, your child will take a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) In addition, when an LP meeting comes up, you can easily print up the list of books that your child read and share it with your HST.
If you are interested in signing up for Accelerated Reader, please let your HST know. They will be happy to assist you.
Barnes & Noble "My Favorite High School Teacher" Contest - Ends 3/14/19
Inspire Families! Want to publically recognize your amazing HST?!
High School Students can write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter about their favorite teacher!
The student whose teacher wins Teacher of the Year will win a $100 gift card to BNB. The teacher will receive both recognition and a prize.
Go to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/my-favorite-teacher to enter between 2/14 & 3/14.
Inspire Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter!
Dear Inspire Parents,
Inspire Special Education Department is excited to share a new project with you – our Monthly Special Education Website and Newsletters. We hope that you find the information presented in our newsletter meaningful and applicable to your needs. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions on topics to cover.
Inspire Special Education Department Parent and Teacher Newsletter March 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
Enrichment item returns!
Dear Inspire Families,
We are continuing to stock the Corona Lending Library and need your help! If you have any enrichment items, including curriculum, please let your teacher know as soon as possible.
Thank you for all of your help!
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Inspiration Station Booking REMINDERS!
Happy Planning!
Utilizing Enrichment Certificates for Service Orders
High School!
Session recordings include:
- The College Application Process
- UC/CSU Application Process
- Common Application Info Session
Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.
Website: https://sites.google.com/inspireschools.org/highschool/home?authuser=0
HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS!
Want to know what high school looks like with Inspire? Hang out with Amy Edwards, an Inspire Teacher, Teacher Trainer for High School, and Homeschool Mom! In her Virtual Info Sessions, she will cover:
What are California's high school grad requirements?
What makes Inspire unique?
~Program & Curriculum options
~Online classes, live classes, vendors, parent-created & led curriculum, community college classes, and MORE!
Next session is on Tuesday, March 12th at 2 pm
Slide presentation followed by live question-answer time.
Zoom Room Link: https://zoom.us/j/2433924197
Every Kid in a Park!
To help engage and create our next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates, Federal Land Management agencies, launched the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for each and every 4th-grade student across the country to experience their federal public lands and waters in person throughout the school year.
Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid in a Park pass at www.everykidinapark.gov. This pass provides free access to national parks across the country.
The Every Kid in a Park pass is good for the 4th grade school year, until August 31, 2019. Information on obtaining the pass is available by visiting www.everykidinapark.gov.
2018-2019 Testing Schedule
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 School Planner Feedback Survey
Let us know your favorite (or least favorite) things about this year's planners, and what you'd like to see in your planners next school year! Follow the link below to give your feedback.
Inspire Info Session in Eastvale!
Monday, March 11th at 6 pm
Panera Bread
12376 Limonite Ave., Eastvale
Questions? Contact Debbie Holm at (949) 278-2483 or deborahh@inspireschools.org
Lake Elsinore Info Session!
Tuesday, March 12th at 5:30 pm
Starbucks
31800 Grape St.
Lake Elsinore
Questions? Contact Brandi Neal at (951) 523-7541 or brandin@inspireschools.org
Murrieta Vendor Fair
It's happening Wednesday, March 13th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Los Alamos Hills Sports Park.
We will have vendors from all over Southern Riverside County and some product vendors! Enrichment will be onsite! Make sure you fill out our RSVP so we have an idea of how many of our wonderful Inspire families will be attending!
RSVP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPzWjQYZq0fgr3-wVZrKpydyb0YjYWllSTr618S0pTq_Eekw/viewform?usp=sf_link
We can't wait to see you there!
Pi Day Art in the Park
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/91f69487-db29-4756-a3d2-985f10065c73
Desert Info Session!
Come for Pi Day Art in the Park at 10 am with Julie Moses and stay for a Spring planting activity with your child hosted by Inspire teachers. All families are welcome to join!
It's a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about homeschooling with Inspire Charter.
Thursday, March 14th
Pi Day Art - 10 to 11 am
Planting Activity & Info Session - 11 to 12 pm
Question? Contact Kari Arnson at kari@inspireschools.org or at (760) 485-2134
Leprechaun Hunt
Come join us for a scavenger hunt and a St. Patrick's Day craft. Optional: Participate in the Leprechaun Trap Contest (which is made at home) for a chance to win a prize!
Citrus Community Park
1250 Santana Way
Corona, CA
Friday, March 15th
10 - 11:30 am
Questions? Contact Amber Chambers at (747) 217-3771 or at amberc@inspireschools.org
100 Mile Club - Run 4 Kids Event!
*earn miles
*games
*vendors
*Entertainment
*raffles
*food
*music
Saturday, March 16th at 9 am - 3 pm
Auburndale Intermediate School
1255 River Road
Corona, CA
Questions? Contact: Noreen Mohiuddin (909) 529-2424 or at noreen@inspireschools.org
Hemet Info Session!
Downtown Deli
113 N. Harvard St., Hemet
Monday, March 18th
@ 5:30 pm
Questions? Contact Jamie Corcoran at (951) 260-7803 or jamiec@inspireschools.org
Temecula Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, March 20th at 10 am
Corner Bakery
32435 Temecula Pkwy.
Temecula, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Park Day in Rancho Mirage!
Play and share your homeschool successes, tips, and favorite resources. Feel free to bring sack lunches!
Thursday, March 21st 10 - 12 pm
Address:
71560 San Jacinto Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
Questions? Contact: Louise at louise@inspireschools.org
Inspire LEGO Park Day
Come to the park and enjoy an afternoon of play with other homeschoolers. Students can bring their Lego creation and WOW their new friends. There will be a small prize for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place builders.
When: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 12:30-2pm
Where: Temeku Hills Park, in Temecula. (park is on the corner of La Serena Way and Meadows Parkway) we will be near the
playground & white gazebo.
Please RSVP to: Connie Villasenor at conniev@inspireschools.org or text (951)208-5933.
Hike To Mt. Rubidoux!
Friday, March 22 at 12:15 pm
Meet at the playground at Ryan Bonaminio Park at 12:15 pm and we will head up the mountain together.
A 100 Mile Club Rep will be at the top at 1:00 pm handing out slips! Wear comfortable shoes and don't forget your water!
Contact: alessandra@inspireschools.org to RSVP
Questions? Feel free to call (951) 415-4722
iFly Ontario Indoor Skydiving!
Please join us for an amazing indoor skydiving experience to iFly Ontario!
See details below! Geared toward ages 3 and up! There is no minimum weight requirement or height requirements. Maximum weight limit is 300lbs.
• Date: March 27, 2019
• Arrival Time: 9:00am (Shift 1) / 12:30pm (Shift 2)
THERE WILL BE TWO SETS OF TICKETS: SHIFT ONE AND SHIFT TWO. IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND WITH FRIENDS MAKE SURE TO PICK THE SAME SHIFT. ONCE YOU ARE SIGNED UP WE CANNOT SWITCH SHIFTS.
• Flight Option: STEM Program & 2 Flights
*This field trip is $40 per person and is open to all students
Location
4510 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario CA 91764
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Organizer:
Candice Zuniga
Contact No:
7147971209
Email:
candicez@inspireschools.org
Virtual Info Session with Candice & Audrey
Thursday, March 28th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Zoom Room:
https://zoom.us/j/963050369
Questions:
Call or email:
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209
candicez@inspireschools.org
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809
audreye@inspireschools.org
Hiking at the Oak Glen Preserve
Let's go hiking at the Oak Glen Preserve! There is a duck pond, waterfall, and nature trails. Bring your sack lunch and enjoy spring in the mountains.
Monday, April 1st at 10 a.m. - 1p.m.
Oak Glen Preserve
39611 Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, CA
Contact: Mindy Martin at mmartin@inspireschools.org or at (717) 827-6445
California Citrus State Historic Park Field Trip
When: April 2nd at 10:00am (please meet at 9:30 in front of the building)
Where: 9400 Dufferin Ave. Riverside, Ca 92503
(Please bring $5 for parking, field trip is free)
What: We will take a 90min. tour that includes a tour of the Visitor Center Museum, the groves, and a citrus tasting.
Who: 40 spots are available.
(They recommend 3rd and 4th graders, but it is open to all grade levels)
RSVP: By March 19th at inspirationstation.org
Kristin Bacon
kbacon@inspireschools.org
Sign up on Inspiration station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/6546aa28-aa90-4420-87e2-ad7427b0a03e
Inspire Charter Riverside County College & High School Fair 2019
Calling all High Schoolers and Middle School students! It's our first annual Riverside County College and High School Fair!
The Riverside County Team has prepared an amazing night of information and preparation for our current and future high school students! We will have local colleges and vocational schools onsite to answer your questions as well as many of our amazing high school specific vendors!
We have featured speakers from Inspire sharing all the details of what high school looks like with Inspire!
Please RSVP for the College and High School Fair HERE:
https://goo.gl/forms/nwbUDRtdZzXh1XXw1
You do not want to miss this amazing event!
It all happens on Tuesday, April 2nd at The Grove Community Church in Riverside from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive
Riverside, Ca 92508
Questions? Contact:
Candice at (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
Audrey at (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Test Prep Day! Temecula
Join us for Test Prep Day!
Hosted by Inspire Teachers!
Wednesday, April 3rd @ 10 AM - 12 PM
Learn:
~ Test-taking skills
~ Test prep fun games
~ Craft to take home
Grace Presbyterian Church
31143 Nicolas Rd.
Temecula, CA.
Please RSVP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNelcUnhnOBYih50Vs32kce2XgWdbaKxdmhVbRJH2Qq-0rbw/viewform
GET A CLUE ROOM ESCAPE
Can You Escape?
Test your wits in a live-adventure game to find clues and solve puzzles for 60 minutes of mind-challenging and excitement-filled fun! A toy shop owner has locked you in with a curse that will turn you into a toy and add you to the collection. Before your time runs out, you must find all the clues and solve all the puzzles that the previous toy shop guests who have failed to escape have left for you...
- This event is for students 5th through 12th grades.
- There will be 2 separate rooms. One room for 5th through 7th graders and one room for 8th through 12th graders.
- Cost: $28 per person.
- There are 10 players in a room.
- This experience is an hour and a half.
- You may leave the room, but you may not reenter. There are no refunds.
- A Game Master is available for hints IF the entire group votes in favor of receiving help.
- The last day to sign up for or cancel this event is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/96bcc426-c575-41d5-b2d2-10fb031a48aa
Questions? Contact: Lori Gillis at 951-708-1364 or at lori.gillis@inspireschools.org
Freedom in Motion Parkour Gym Day!
Come on out and experience a 90-minute introduction to Parkour training with some time for guided exploration.
First Session - 10 to 11:30 am: for Elementary aged students (6 years through 5th grade)
Second Session - 12:00 - 1:30 pm: for Middle and High School Students.
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket here:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/a1be1f9d-2e1a-4134-845b-c3f2bc6442a3
Questions?
Contact: Autumn Nichols at 951-532-7859
or autumn@inspireschools.org
Friendship Through the Ages
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/0629133a-68b0-4d10-9611-256a6c964697
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
Thursday, April 11th at 11 am - 3 pm
1 and under are free.
Ages 2 and older (including all adults) are $24.00 each
Use Educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/22a8eead-2d3d-4aa0-ab62-9bf454a18d13
Questions? Contact: Audrey Everson at (951) 541-4809 or at audreye@inspireschools.org
Disney Nature: Penguins
Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Penguins” is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after.
Follow up with your students after the movie with these educational resources:
https://nature.disney.com/educators-guides
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/79b842d6-b250-444b-a349-2a1d8f226a23
Coachella Valley Vendor and Student Entrepreneur Fair!
Come and explore vendors! Many Inspire approved vendors will be there including Usborne and Discovery Toys.
Curriculum Share!
Many curricula and subscription box samples for you to browse and plan for the summer and next school year!
High School Specialist on Site!
Schedule a one on one appointment with our high school specialist Liz Palmiter. This is open to all families! Presentation starts at 9 am with appointments to immediately follow.
Student Entrepreneurs!
Shop student creations & their efforts!
Where:
JPL Church
39001 Monterey Ave.
Rancho Mirage
When:
April 17th
10 am - Noon
Questions? Heather Siani at (760) 848-0953 or heathers@inspireschools.org
Wildomar Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm
Bean Coffee Roasters
32395 Clinton Keith Rd.
Wildomar, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Idyllwild Nature Center Field Trip
Sign up on Inspiration Station!
Parents and Children will need to sign up for tickets on this trip.
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/731f6ec4-797b-41a7-b109-1eb9531b245a
Spring Egg Hunt & Egg Drop Challenge in Riverside!
Friday, April 19th at 10 am
***Hunt will begin at 10 am near the playground with the drop beginning soon after the hunt.***
~ Bring 12 pre-filled plastic eggs with NUT FREE ONLY treats per child participating in the egg hunt.
~ Bring a protected raw egg for an Inspire Teacher to drop from a 12 ft. ladder. Please DO NOT USE metal, glass, or any other material that can shatter.
~ Apparatus must free fall. No slides, parachutes, etc.
~ Multiple trials permitted if time allows.
~ Only Inspire Staff allowed on the ladder.
Contact: Christine Cole at christine@inspireschools.org
Spring Egg Hunt & Egg Drop Challenge in Palm Desert!!
Friday, April 19th
Palm Desert Civic Center Park by the playground
Egg Hunt begins at 10 am
Egg Drop Challenge begins at 10:30 am
Egg Hunt Info:
Bring 12 pre-filled plastic eggs with Nut-Free Only per participating child in the egg hunt.
Egg Drop Challenge Info:
Bring a protected raw egg for an Inspire teacher to drop from a 12 ft. ladder. ***DO NOT use metal, glass, or any material that can shatter. Apparatus must free fall. No slides, parachutes, etc.***
Questions? Contact Kari Arnson at kari@inspireschools.org
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
This Week's Vendor Spotlight: CHARIS EQUESTRIAN
Looking for a way to add educational and athletic enrichment, not to mention character development to your child’s life? Try Charis Equestrian!
Charis Equestrian is a full-service equestrian center, offering a riding academy, Pony Club, horse boarding and training in the Temecula Valley focused on providing educational enrichment opportunities for students. Did we mention we are a registered vendor with Inspire?
Why add Charis Equestrian to your homeschool program?
Did you know that through horseback riding, students develop coordination, balance, fine motor skills, core strength and endurance, joint mobility and flexibility while improving their posture and cardiovascular health? Not only that, but it also helps improve self-esteem, confidence, self-control & discipline. Riders develop a sense of responsibility, empathy, and compassion - important life skills. All through the Charis Equestrian Riding Academy!
There are opportunities for everyone! Don’t own your own horse, but want to be around horses and ponies? Charis Equestrian is a recognized United States
Pony Club Riding Center offering the national Pony Club curriculum for those who don’t yet own a horse as well as for horse owners. All riders are welcome, all you need is a love for horses, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn.
For more information, visit our website www.chariseventing.com or email us at charisequestrian@gmail.com. Join us today!
Email: charisequestrian@gmail.com
Website: www.chariseventing.com
This Week's Curriculum Spotlight: My Edu Crate!
About Us
As parents and teachers we have spent over 30 years combined designing lessons and activities to best meet the needs of our students. Our areas of expertise include; a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.E. in Curriculum Instruction and Technology Integration, Human Resources and Educational Psychology, Certified k-6, ESOL endorsed and Gifted Certified.
The mission of MyEduCrate is to provide children diverse opportunities that promote creativity, innovation, exploration and the motivation needed to continue to grow as a learner. The MyEduCrate team works with parents and the community to share our expertise in developing your child’s skill set and provide advice that fosters learning outside the classroom in ways that will have your child excited about learning.
Feel free to email me anytime. We’re here for you now.support@myeducrate.org
Email: support@myeducrate.org
Website: https://www.myeducrate.org/
Location: PO BOX 679553 Orlando, FL 32867-9553
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyEduCrate/
Teaching Tip of the Week: Let them be the teachers!
Have so much fun learning together!
-Candice
Candice Zuniga
Email: Candicez@Inspireschools.org
Phone: 714-797-1209
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!
Email: audreye@inspireschools.org
Phone: 951-541-4809
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!
Inspire Charter Schools Contact Info
Website: https://www.inspireschools.org/
Location: 1740 East Huntington Drive #205, Duarte, CA, USA
Phone: (888) 215-3040