The Weekly BUZZ

Monday, October 14, 2024

10/14/2024-11/8/2024: Learning Period 3

11/11/2024: Veterans Day, School Closed

We’re excited to announce that we are gearing up for our winter intramural soccer season! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to coach teams and help foster a love for the game among our students while earning a little extra cash. If you have a passion for soccer and a desire to mentor young athletes, we would love to hear from you! We welcome anyone who is committed to creating a positive and fun environment for our players.

Soccer Coach Interest Survey

Team sign-ups will not begin until December 1st. Watch for details in the coming month.

Our school has decided to only offer spirit wear options in the fall and in the spring. If you are interested in purchasing this semester, NOW is the time. The store will be open until October 25th. It is critical to read the details of Impressions survey. Erin's contact information for questions is listed in the survey.

They deliver everything to the Fresno Office unless you make specific arrangements to have them shipped and make payment.

Click to SHOP

In this episode of your favorite school podcast, we talk about the importance of work-life balance and ways you can achieve it! How do you focus on that balance?

Link to Podcast

With election season ramping up, this is a great time to discuss the democratic process with your students. We have great resources covering government, elections, and voting for students of all ages. Plus our very own library election! Students cast their ballots for their favorite of two familiar choices (Apples or bananas? Dogs or cats?). Visit the Lending Library and make your voices heard!

Come browse: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11 & 1-3:30. Or place an order on the website, and pick up in the Fresno LL or at a Library Van delivery site. Please check the Library Newsletter page for the upcoming delivery schedule, locations, library hours, and more.

Any questions? Email: library@theaxiagroup.com

Online Library Orders Library Newsletter

Any questions? Email: library@theaxiagroup.com

Please take a look at the Learning Period Three Parent Newsletter to see important dates and information.

LP3 Parent Newsletter

This is a free event and doesn’t count toward a “field trip”.

Register on the Event System https://adventures.centralvcs.org/

Middle School from 3:00-4:30

High School from 5:00-6:30

Please see the flier for all the details Registration closes on 10/18/14 LAST week to register!

High Schoolers & Middle Schoslers, looking forward to dancing the night away at an upcoming formal? Make sure to put your ID request in now! IDs are required for entry to other schools' events and they are a 2-week turnaround so make sure to get your request in ASAP!

ID Card Request

Counseling Corner Fall Newsletter

What's inside…

Spring 2025 Concurrent Enrollment

Can you believe it's time to start planning for the Spring 2025 semester? Look for details in the counseling newsletter.

CVCS Counseling Presents….

Our counselors will present on the following topics during the next few months. Be sure to look in the Newsletter for dates, times, and Zoom links

• Applying to a CSU and UC
• Taking college classes in high school (Concurrent Enrollment)
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CADAA

Can you believe it's time to start planning for the Spring 2025 semester? Some community colleges release course information for Spring 2025 as early as October, although registration for high schoolers won’t happen until November or December.

Review the CVCS Guide to Concurrent Enrollment Programs which includes live links to everything needed to register! See the Important Dates document link for individual colleges’ registration deadlines. The Counseling team will update as information becomes available. Check colleges’ Class Schedule to see Spring offerings and colleges’ CE Guide for the specific college courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements.

Review the Dual/Concurrent Enrollment sample IGP that shows how college courses can meet high school graduation and AG requirements Join us for a live Concurrent Enrollment Information Session presented by the CVCS Counseling Team! Wednesday, October 16th at 6pm here https://zoom.us/j/96458561893

CVCS Guide to Concurrent Enrollment Programs

Learning Period 3 Parent Agenda

The ESVA Journalism Class is busy writing their first edition of a school publication that will be shared with you next week. Come back next week to enjoy!

The ESVA Leadership students are eager to spread love and kindness throughout our community, and they invite you to join them! The class has organized a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get involved. For more details, please check out the flyer, and feel free to reach out to esva@centralvcs.org with any questions. Let’s come together to make a positive impact!

We are so excited to see the interest in our Typing Launchpad!

This drop-in style club began on Monday, 9/30 and run from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Third-Sixth grade students will spend 30 minutes practicing their typing skills alongside their friends! You can sign up for a free account in the typing program HERE.

During the club, students will log into their own accounts and start typing! There will be fun and prizes!

The link to join can be found through students’ SCHOOLOGY accounts. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Take a look at the Padlet for ELA resources. Items vary from sight words, writing lesson videos, reading comprehension strategies and more! Check back often as items will be added regularly.

ELA Resources for Parents

Hey Buzzing Bees! Hold onto your honey! It's that time again—registration for the 2024-2025 Spelling Bee is officially OPEN!

Monarch River Academy (MRA) December 5th

Students in grades 4th - 6th will spell from 9:00 am-9:45 am

MRA students in grades 7th - 8th will spell from 9:45 am-10:30 am

Yosemite Valley Charter (YVC) December 5th

Students in grades 4th - 6th will spell from 10:30 am- 11:15 am

Yosemite Valley Charter students 7th - 8th spell from 11:15 am-12:00 pm

Only the top two move on to the county bees and the dates are below.

*The annual Fresno County Spell Off will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Clovis Veterans Memorial District.

*Tulare County Spell off will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025. More details to follow.

Please check your calendars before signing up, to make sure your child can attend the County Bees in your area. Two students will move on from each age group and school. Please do not sign up for the school spelling bees if you cannot attend the county bee. The spelling bees cannot accommodate students outside of the listed grade levels.

Sign up HERE

The Club Connect Newsletter is HERE! Check out the opportuntiies for student to participate in online opportunties. There are a variety of options and we hope your student might find one or two to join. Check out the newsletter below for options and the links to join the FUN!

Clubs have started, but are drop in style and you are welcome to join any time!

Club Connect Newsletter

Articulation refers to how clearly a person can produce sounds and words. It’s all about making sure your child’s speech is easy to understand. To support their progress, we encourage you to explore fun activities, videos and exercises designed to improve articulation in a fun and meaningful way.

The attached infographic can be a helpful tool to utilize to make sure our student's are meeting their speech milestones.

For additional information, please visit our Speech Intervention site. Happy speaking!

Articulation Tutorial

Our English Learner newsletter is here to help you with all your questions about English Learners. Click the link to read what is going on this month.

English Learner Newsletter

Are you a hands on learner? Does a Trade seem more of the route you would like to go? Set up a meeting with Jonathan Quijas to discuss the Job Corps program or find out information about our Cohort which will be starting in the Spring! See Details in Handout!

Know an Alumni Who Can Use College & Career Support? Check Out Our Quarterly Newsletter and Learn How to Get Them Connected!

Academic Adventures for the 24-25 school year are available now! Visit adventures.centralvcs.org to review the updated instructional field trip policy, and get a sneak peak of this year’s line up of educational adventures!

https://adventures.centralvcs.org/

Don’t miss the chance to go on your Semester 1 Academic Adventure! Here’s the tutorial on how to sign up - How to Register for Academic Adventures Tutorial

Be sure to register while tickets are still available! adventures.centralvcs.org

The schools are enhancing their academic trips this year to make them more enriching and engaging! With a focus on quality over quantity, there will be fewer school-sponsored trips, but parents can still take advantage of OS funds to explore educational destinations with their students. And with a Big List of ideas available, there are plenty of opportunities for learning and making new friends. Sounds like a fantastic way to make the most of the school year!

🧠The BIG List of IDEAS! 🧭

As we settle into the rhythm of a new school year, we’re filled with excitement and optimism for the journey ahead. The Fall season brings with it a fresh start, new opportunities, and the chance to build upon the foundation we've laid together. Whether you are returning or new to our school community, we are thrilled to have you with us as we continue to nurture and support each student’s unique learning experience.

In this edition of Sierra Soarings, we reflect on the successes of the start of the year, share insights on what’s to come and celebrate the vibrant community we’re building together. We hope you find the content both inspiring and informative as we continue our collaborative efforts to provide an exceptional education for all our students.

Please take a few moments to read through the Fall edition of Sierra Soarings by clicking the link below.

Sierra Soarings Newsletter

Our school urges students to conduct themselves ethically and honorably. It is expected that the grade a student earns is based on work the student has completed. Teachers can use Grammarly or other plagiarism checker websites. Please review the definition of plagiarism as outlined in the 24-25 School Handbook located on our website under Resources.

https://monarchriver.parentstudentportal.com/mod.php/index.php

https://yosemitevalley.parentstudentportal.com/mod.php/index.php

If you have not joined our private Facebook group, you are missing out on some amazing conversations. You must answer the group questions to join and then connect!

Central Support for Families and School Staff

Another awesome group to join is where our approved vendors and school community are able to interact and ask questions or share advice. YVC & MRA Vendors

Monarch River Academy: https://monarchriveracademy.org/
Yosemite Valley Charter Website: https://yosemitevalleycharter.org/
Location: 3610 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 258-0800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralCACharters