Hart-Ransom Charter School

Volume 26; Issue 1

Welcome Back Hart-Ransom Families!

I really enjoyed time off this summer with my family camping, swimming, visiting family members and volunteering at summer camp in the mountains. It is great to be returning to seeing all of you soon on campus. I know our teachers are looking forward to reconnecting with you as well.

A friendly reminder that our on-campus class registration opens tomorrow, August 7 at 9 am. The link is provided in this newsletter. This link is the best way to access the courses to sign up.

The deadline to sign up for on campus and off campus classes is August 16 (3 pm for submitting vouchers.)

This Thursday, August 8 is our Back to School event in the large gym from 9 am to noon for grades TK-8. Our high school Back to School event will be Tuesday, August 13 at the College Campus, 2209 Blue Gum Ave. Modesto from 9-11 am. Both events will allow students to get their photo taken (including for student ID), pick up school supplies, and curriculum for those still needing to pick this up.

We have a large number of new students, and will have 111 students in grades TK/K/1, and I am looking forward to soon hosting some opportunities for our new families (and returning families) to participate in some great meet and greet events with other young families to share ideas, and resources to engage your student and make your time out of the starting gate productive and enjoyable for all of you. More details soon to come...

A hearty welcome to three amazing new Advisory Teachers that have joined our team: Annette Vande Pol and Renae Hugen who will be serving our TK-8 program and Hilary Heinrich, who will be teaching math in our high school program. I am really excited about what these teachers will be bringing to our team. They are all well connected with a history in our community and a strong track record as a teacher and an advocate for students. Please join me and our team in welcoming them!

Scott

Dr. Scott Barlow, Principal

August 2024

Wednesday, Aug 7 - Onsite Class Registration Opens: 9 AM

Thursday, Aug 8

• TK-8 Back to School Event, School Picture Day and Vendor Fair: 9 AM - Noon, Main Campus
• HRUSD Board Meeting: 5 PM, Board Room
  

Tuesday, Aug 13

• First Day of School!
• AWR projections are due
• High School Back to School Event and School Picture Day: 9 - 11 AM, College Campus
• High School New Student Orientation: 10:30 - 11:30 AM, College Campus

Wednesday, Aug 14

• FlexPoint New Student workshop for 6-8th grade: 11:30 - 1 PM, Main Campus

Friday, Aug 16

• All Enrichment Registration Closes: 3 PM
• Offsite Enrichment Vouchers are due: 3 PM

Friday, Aug 23 - Family Picnic Day: 9- 11 AM, Main Campus fields

Friday, Aug 30 - Parent Advisory meeting: 12:30 - 2:30 PM, Main Campus

September 2024

Monday, Sept 2 - Labor Day Holiday - No School

Sept 3 - 6 - AWR Week

Friday, Sept. 6 - Data Confirmation due

Thursday, Sept 12 - HRUSD Board meeting: 5 PM, Board Room

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We need you to update student data in Aeries (also known as Data Confirmation). Please follow these instructions to update family and emergency contact information for all students, including new HRCS families:

1. Login to Aeries Parents Portal Account: https://hartransom.asp.aeries.net/student/

2. Make sure the email address used to login is the one you provided to the school.

1. Hart-Ransom has created a portal account with the family provided email.

2. If you never login or do not remember the password, use the “forget password” button to reset.

3. Once logged in, you will see the reminder shown above.

Or you can find the link under the “Student Info” bar with “Data Confirmation”

1. If no updates are needed, please click the steps to the last page and submit the confirmation.

For families who need assistance with the Data Confirmation process, or if you run into any issues, contact the school office at 209-523-0401 or email Annie at azonligt@hart-ransomcharter.com. The office staff is available to assist you on campus from 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

The deadline for Data Confirmation is September 6, 2024.

The HRCS calendar identifies important dates including AWR dates, trimester and semester dates, as well as holidays and no school dates. Be sure to check the Parent Calendar on our website for Enrichments, school events and field trips.

Check out the flyers below for TK-8 and High School Back to School dates!

Carts will be available in the Gym to collect curriculum and library materials.

HRCS provides a Back to School kit for each student. Please see the flyer below for information on items that will be offered.

Is your 6-8th grade student new to FlexPoint?

New FlexPoint students and parents are required to attend an orientation - Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30 AM on the Main Campus. Please bring your Chromebook.

Is your student new to Hart-Ransom Charter High School?

All new Hart-Ransom students and parents are required to attend High School orientation - Tuesday, August 13 at 10:30 AM. This orientation is also recommended for current HRCS students entering 9th grade, who have not had a sibling previously attend HR High School.

Vouchers must be returned to the Ed Center or emailed to edurrer@hart-ransomcharter.com no later than August 16, in order to participate in Fall Enrichments.

Please review the Enrichment Guidelines prior to participating. Attendance is required, and students may be dropped for missing classes.

HRCS staff present a variety of curricular workshops at the beginning of the school year, to help get you on the road to success! Check out the flyers below for workshops that will be offered at the beginning of the school year. Sign up through the On-Site Enrichment Catalog to reserve your seat.

All HRCS students who are assigned a school issued device - iPad or Chromebook - are highly encouraged to purchase device insurance at the beginning of the school year.

Just $24 per device will cover accidental damage, loss and theft! Replacement costs for damaged or lost devices are $350 each. Protect your school supplies today! Device insurance can only be purchased online through School Device Coverage.

For those using the online AWR format, the online version is not available for direct editing. However, you may opt to save a copy to your device, in order to create a digital file.

Save a copy by clicking FILE then MAKE A COPY. Add your student name and save a copy to your personal device. Please contact your Advisory Teacher with any questions.

HRCS students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate in various Hart-Ransom athletic programs, in conjunction with Hart-Ransom Elementary 6-8 grade students. Details will be shared directly through ParentSquare by the District Athletic Director regarding try-outs, clinics, practices, games and other related information.

Hart-Ransom teams include: Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Co-Ed Soccer and Track & Field. Parents will need to complete consent and release forms before their student may participate in athletics activities.

Check out the Field Trip and Fundraiser lineups our field trip team is planning for the coming school year!

Activities subject to change based on availability.

Get ready for our first event of the year! Let's kick things off in style!

Throughout the school year, HRCS offers a variety of opportunities for fundraising. Fundraisers help support student field trips and a variety of activities and incentive programs on campus. We encourage you to participate in our fundraisers and share them with friends and family!

• School Device Insurance - Just $24 per device for coverage!
• K-2 Packets coming in September
• Internet Resource Guide: quick links, access guides, subscription tools & supports
• Check out the August High School Highlights for HRCS High School announcements!
• HRCS Parent-Student Handbook
• Enrichment Participation Expectations
• Find previous editions of '23-'24 Newsletters

Website: www.hart-ransomcharter.com
Location: 3920 Shoemake Avenue, Modesto, CA, USA
Phone: (209)523-0401
Facebook: http://facebook.com/HRACSchool