Riverside County
Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling
Week of June 3rd, 2019
Hello Riverside County!
Can you believe this?! Only 9 days left of school! Graduation is this week!
We are so excited to celebrate all the hard work and dedication
of our Inspire students and families!
In this week's newsletter, we spotlight Inspire's
Online Subscription Package option - Time4Learning!
Our 'Vendor Spotlight' The Collective Movements - classes located in Riverside!
Make sure to read about both in this edition as well as
Candice's weekly 'Sharing The Homeschool Heart.'
This week's piece is "The Morning Meeting."
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
The Adventure of Learning with Inspire Charter School!
Enrollment for the 2019/20 school year has opened!
Head HERE to enroll!
Sharing the Homeschool Heart
Sharing the Homeschool Heart....The Morning Meeting.
A veteran homeschool mama trick that was passed to me a long time ago, from a dear friend, is the morning meeting.
The morning meeting is something that all homeschool families can benefit from. It's a way to start your day on the right foot and communicate all the good things that you want your kids to know about your expectations for the day. The morning meeting is going to look very different in everyone's homes. There's no one right way to do it. The concept of starting your day together with eye contact, positive words and instruction, hopes and expectations for the day, hugs, kisses, and anything else that is unique to you and your child or your whole family, is a great way to start any day! Right?
Over the years, in my home, we've modified the morning meeting. I know my strengths, and I know my weaknesses. Organizing 8 children all at the same time in the morning and having a successful morning meeting where everyone attends, there's no arguing, people are listening to me, is impossible. Instead of me trying to force that to happen, I made some changes. Insert individual morning meetings -this has changed my life! I can't stress how valuable an individual, 1 to 2-minute meeting with each of my children is every day!
I have early risers and kids who stroll in an hour or two later. I love that homeschooling gives us flexibility and freedom, on most days, to allow for a natural rhythm of sleep for all of my kids as well. Their brains and bodies are growing at rapid speeds! Sleep is vital. Individual morning meetings allow me to connect with each of them on a one on one level, one by one, as they rise.
The way I conduct the meetings is by sitting down at my desk, and I call them over individually. We make eye contact, hold hands, have back and forth conversation as I lay out expectations and excitement about the day's tasks ahead. It doesn't matter what is planned, eye contact and one-on-one conversation go a long way as I'm sharing my thoughts about what I hope their day looks like. This brings peace and order to the beginning of their day. Nothing is perfect, but I feel that this is an excellent way to start everyone off each day. Practice this technique over the summer and see if it becomes a habit. Maybe we can all start the new school year in August, with a pattern of morning meetings, that set our days and new school year up for success!
-Candice
Website: https://sites.google.com/inspireschools.org/inspireriverside
2019 Riverside County Graduation!
Riverside County Graduation 2019
Inspire Charter Schools Riverside County's 2019 promotion and graduation ceremony!
More details HERE
We are so excited to celebrate all the hard work and dedication
of our Inspire students and families!
Seating:
Seating is first to come, first serve and it is going to be a full house!
The good news is...there is not a bad seat!
Professional Photographer:
We will have two professional photographers at our event to capture the special moments of the day. GradImages will mail, text and/or email each student attendee photo proofs following the ceremony, along with the opportunity to select from a variety of photo packages, with no obligation to purchase. Each 5th, 8th, and 12th grader who participates in the ceremony will receive one free digital image download of their photograph of choice. No flash photography allowed during the ceremony.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
2 pm
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
Inspire Charter Online Subscription Package 2019-2020
2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP)!
We have more exciting news - the OSP options are getting even better! Since our original announcement in April, we were able to add 2 previous options (Kids Discover Online and Prodigy) as well as 2 new options (Adventure Academy and Elephango). You now have 25 options to choose from!
- HIGHLIGHTS: 8 curriculum options and 17 educational apps and resources -- including a 24/7, live online tutoring subscription for all subjects!
- Shmoop and Rosetta Stone® Foundations (Spanish, French, and German) are A-G approved curriculum options for high school
- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ABC Mouse, Discovery Education Streaming Plus with Science Techbook, and Vocabulary Spelling City
- NEW: Adventure Academy, Beast Academy Online, Elephango, Rosetta Stone Foundations, Dreambox Learning, myON Reader & myON News w/Accelerated Reader, Typing Agent, and TutorMe
This year’s OSP options are valued at more than $2,400 *
* value based on the retail value for the 5 most expensive subscriptions. Please visit our OSP Handbook for additional info and FAQ.
Here is the linked 19-20 OSP Flyer - The flyer is hyperlinked to allow you to click on each of the subscriptions listed and go to the vendor’s website.
This Week's OSP (Online Subscription Package): Time4Learning
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!
This week we look at Time4Learning! This is geared towards TK through 12th grade.
"Time4Learning’s award-winning, comprehensive curriculum allows parents to be in control of their child’s individual learning path."
Complete curriculum for math, science, social studies, and science for grades TK-8th. High schoolers are able to select 4 different courses at once from the high school courses in math, language arts, history, and science.
Time 4 Learning meets Common Core State Standards. If you want to use this curriculum for high school with Inspire, you can! However, it is not fully standards aligned and you would need to consult the standards checklist to add anything it was missing.
This platform provides engaging animated lessons that are easy to follow. You can view them here. We enjoyed that they added real-life teachers into the animations to give full instruction for the lesson. I was looking for a more independent way for my son to take on the responsibility of school on his own and I believe Time4Learning will be a great gateway to more independent study. Check out Time 4 Learning here!
With Time4Learning through the OSP, your student's account will be set up with their grade level and they will also have access to one grade level above and below theirs.
- For Elementary (K-5th):
- Interactive lessons, printable worksheets, quizzes and tests.
- Access to printable lesson plans, teaching tools, detailed reporting and parental support
- Ability to set each individual subject at the appropriate grade level, making this program great for special needs and gifted students
- For Middle School (6th-8th):
- Complete curriculum for middle school with 220+ chapters, 4300+ activities, worksheets and quizzes
- Chapter lessons with detailed descriptions of the content covered
- Multiple activity types to instill skill mastery including non-scored activities, quizzes and printable quiz answer keys
- Lesson worksheets and answer keys covering the materials presented
- Easy access to additional chapters within each subject
- Access to three grade levels at a time so they can move or review at their own pace
- Animated lessons, instructional videos, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and both online and offline projects
- For High School (9th-12th):
- Curriculum for 4 core subjects
- Language Arts & English: English I, II, III, IV available
- Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus
- Science: Biology, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Social Studies: US History I (pre-1850), World History, US Government / Civics, US History II (post-1850), Geography
- Curriculum for 4 core subjects
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
Website: https://www.time4learning.com/
Inspire Approved Vendor Spotlight!
This Week's Vendor Spotlight: The Collective Movements in Riverside
My Name is Dillon Taitano, Founder and Owner of The Collective Movements. At The Collective Movements, we offer Parkour and Break Dancing Classes in an old school environment. We take it outside and do it where it was originated!
Classes are offered at Andulka Park in Riverside CA (5201 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA.)
We start from basics and learn about the foundations of balance, strength, discipline, speed, focus, agility, hand-eye coordination, and so much more! Students will learn how to navigate the real world with a different outtake on how to move their body. Moving their body in a way that is more efficient, functional, and practical in a real life scenario. Students will also learn how to SAFELY fall, jump, climb, roll, flip, and most importantly..fall! Falling isn't a matter of if you will fall, but when, and when they do, we want to make sure they are safe doing even that!
Email: Info@collectivemovements.com
Website: https://www.collectivemovements.com/
Inspire's Summer Reading Challenge!
This summer, curl up with a good book and play a game of Inspire Bingo for a chance to win prizes!
Each 5 in a row earns a chance to win prizes in our drawing. Return your completed Bingo sheet to the Lending Library by August 15th to submit your entries. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Students can be entered into a prize draw by returning their completed BINGO activity to the Lending Library or their HST by August 15th.
There are many sweet adventures to be had this summer, all in the pages of the nearest book.
Happy Summer Reading!
Inspiring Talks....with Brave Writer's Julie Bogart
Inspiring Talks!
Brave Writer’s Julie Bogart followed up her in person Inspiring Talks with part one of a three-part webinar series The Writer's Jungle: A Survivor's Guide to Writing with Kids.
http://bit.ly/BraveWriterSurviorGuideWritingWithKids_RecordingLink
Copy and paste the link into your web browser or click on the link above to access the recording.
Want to Join a Brave Learner Book Club?
Many of you were inspired by Julie Bogart's online, or in person Inspiring Talks and asked about forming a The Brave Learner Book Club. We want to help facilitate bringing Brave Writer fans together. If you're interested, please take a minute to let us know what works best for you by clicking on the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/BraveLearnerBookClub-Interest
Coming soon! Brave Writer webinar series: Writing Across the Curriculum on Wednesday, June 5 at 1 p.m.
Inspire Charter Resources
New Middle School Program - ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway
Spaces will be limited! If interested, please click here http://bit.ly/choiceplusinterest. Ordering will be available starting the first week of June.
More details and pricing can be found in our ChoicePlus Bridge Flier or our 19-20 TK-8 Curriculum Options Flier.
ChoicePlus Bridge Info Sessions
We announced our exciting new Middle School offering last week called ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway. Many people have reached out to us with questions, which is fantastic! If you also have questions, or you or one of your families simply want more info, please check out our Info Sessions available below:
Please click the link next to the date and time you wish to attend to register:
June 5 at 3pm - Register Here
June 7 at 11am - Register Here
June 10 at 1pm - Register Here
June 11 at 9am - Register Here
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
Academic Decathlon joining ChoicePlus Academy this Fall!
High School Info Session Recordings
Want to know what high school looks like with Inspire? Amy Edwards, an Inspire teacher, Teacher Trainer for High School, and Homeschool Mom shares her expertise in this recorded High School Info Session! In her Virtual Info Sessions, she covers:
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!
On the first slide is a link to the recorded video. You can find the slide show HERE (Select "View" and "Present" and then click "Here" on the first slide to view the recording.)
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 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
ENRICHMENT ITEMS!
Enrichment item returns!
Dear Inspire Families,
Do you have enrichment items that you are looking to return this year? Please see the graphic for a list of locations and special events where you can drop off your non-consumables you no longer want or need. 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.
Utilizing Enrichment Certificates for Service Orders
Inspiration Station Booking REMINDERS!
Happy Planning!
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
Berry Picking with Friends!
Monday, June 3rd, 10 - 11:30 am
Temecula Berry Co.
39700 Cantrell Rd., Temecula
You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only)
Limited Parking - Carpool if you can!
Open to all!
No entrance fee
This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY, pick your berries, then pay market prices per pound, and pay the cashier. We won't be collecting any money and the field trip won't sell out.
Temecula Berry Co. states their pricing is $6/pint (no educational funds may be used - OUT OF POCKET PAYMENT ONLY)
Book your FREE ticket HERE
Organizer:
Shayla McLaughlin
Contact No:
7607107535
Email:
shayla@inspireschools.org
Splash Pad End of School Year Celebration!
Come enjoy the splash pad and playground while celebrating the end of the school year! Bring your swimsuit, towel, & smile!
Tuesday, June 4th from 10 - 12 noon
Dairyland Park
14520 San Remo
Eastvale, CA
Questions? Contact:
Sarah Herman
sarahh@inspireschools.org
Inspire Info Session NORCO
Inspire Charter Schools Information Session
Please join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Tuesday, June 4th at 5 pm
Starbucks
2410 River Rd., Norco
Questions? Contact Debbie Holm at 949-278-2483 or deborahh@inspireschools.org
Inspire Lego Park Day CORONA
Wednesday, June 5th at 10 - 11:30 am
Santana Park in Corona
598 Santana Way
Rules for the Lego Contest:
> Lego creation must be built at home and brought ready for the judges.
> Must use your own Lego plastic blocks (supplies not provided).
> Your creation must fit within a space of 6x6 inches and no more than 8 inches tall.
> Entries must be your own creation, not a Lego designed kit.
> One entry per participant.
***1st Place Winner will receive a Lego Book and play set***
***2nd Place Winner will receive a Lego Book***
Snacks and Drinks will be available
RSVP with maren@inspireschools.org or with your HST
Riverside County Graduation 2019
We are so excited to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our Inspire students and families!
5th & 8th Grade Promotion
12th Grade Graduation
Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 2 pm
1:15-1:45 Student Check-in
2:00-4:00 Ceremony
Refreshments immediately following the ceremony
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
Head over HERE for more Graduation Ceremony Details!
Inspire End of the Year Party in RIVERSIDE
Summer Beach Party at the Park! End of the Year Park Day Splash Pad and Kindergarten Graduation!
Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Ave.
Riverside, CA.
Bring your beach chairs, towels, and picnic lunches!
Cool treats and crafts will be provided!
Friday, June 7th from 10 am - 12 noon
RSVP HERE
Questions? Contact:
kbacon@inspireschools.org
heathera@inspireschools.org
Root Beer Float Party! HEMET
Join us for our end of the year park day in Hemet and the Kindergarten Graduation afterward!
9 - 11 am: Park Day Fun!
11 - 11:30 am: Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, June 7th
McSweeny Park, McSweeny Parkway, Hemet, CA. 92543
Questions? Contact:
Holly Blair at hblair@inspireschools.org
Angela Meger at angelam@inspireschools.org
Claudia Alvarez at claudiaa@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Hemet 2019 Kinder Graduation!
Friday, June 7th
11 - 11:30 am
McSweeney Park in Hemet
We will have a diploma, photo opportunities, a light snack, and lots of fun!
If you plan on attending, please fill out the Hemet Kindergarten Graduation Survey by May 20th. This allows us time to make the diplomas for your Kindergarten Graduate.
RSVP for Hemet Kinder Graduation
Please contact Claudia Alvarez for more information claudiaa@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Ice Cream Social in IDYLLWILD
Monday, June 10th from 1 - 3 pm
Atomic Cow Creamery
54245 N Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Come and meet local vendors, visit with families, enjoy discounted ice cream from Atomic Cow Creamery, return curriculum and non-consumables to Inspire Enrichment Specialists onsite and make a craft!
Questions? Contact: Mary LaMont at mary.lamont@inspireschools.org
Storytime and Berry Picking at the Temecula Berry Company!
~ You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only)
~ Limited Parking - Carpool if you can!
~ Open to all!
~ No entrance fee
This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY. No instructional funds can be used.
Tuesday, June 11th at 9:15 am
Book your FREE tickets HERE
Questions? Contact:
Ellie Clark
Contact No:
562-325-1040
Email:
ellie@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Party & Kinder Graduation in PALM DESERT!
Tickets are $25 each (for all ages)
Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30 am - 12 pm
Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 am to 10 am
Jumping Party Time! 10 am - 12 pm
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Please make sure to complete the Get Air waiver before attending:
https://palmdesert.getairmanagement.com/Waiver2.html
Questions? Contact Kari Arnson at (760) 485-2134 or at kari@inspireschools.org
Info Session in Temecula!
Inspire Charter Schools Information Session
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 12th at 6 pm
Ryan Bros. Coffee
40573 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Splash Pad Info Session TEMECULA
It's the LAST DAY of school!!!
Let's kick off the summer with a trip to a splash pad. This will also serve as an info session for interested families, so feel free to bring any friends.
Thursday, June 13th at 11 am
Margarita Community Park
29119 Margarita Rd., Temecula
Questions? Contact Mary Collier at (760) 468-6202
Lake Elsinore Splash Pad Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 26th at 10 am
Canyon Hills Park Splash Pad
34360 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Inspire Info Session RIVERSIDE
Monday, August 19th from 10 am - 12 pm
Canyon Crest Towne Centre Splash Pad
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA.
Questions? Contact Amy Holmes at (951) 355-5371 or at aholmes@inspireschools.org
BOSTON RED SOX AT ANAHEIM ANGELS BASEBALL GAME
Saturday, August 31st at 6:07 pm
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox
Cap off your summer with America's favorite past time! Come sit with fellow Inspire families at the Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox game on Saturday, August 31st! Stick around after for a Fireworks show! Ticket price includes a ticket to this game and a complimentary educational worksheet for our students - Baseball is a numbers game!
Use instructional funds or pay out of pocket for Inspire Angels Night HERE
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson
audreye@inspireschools.org
(951) 541-4809
Candice Zuniga
candicez@inspireschools.org
(714) 797-1209
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!
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