The Weekly BUZZ

Monday, November 4, 2024

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

11/11/2024: Veterans Day, School Closed

11/12/24: School Closed, Staff Professional Development

Parents/Guardians – Help us shape the future of Yosemite Valley Charter School & Monarch River Academy by taking a few minutes to complete our Survey. Your input is critical in guiding improvements and making a lasting impact!

Student Survey: Encourage your child to participate by [clicking here].
Parent/Guardian Survey: Share your thoughts by [clicking here].

Deadline: Submit your responses by November 15th.

Together, we can create a better learning experience for all students. Thank you for your support!

The Special Education Department would like to remind you that SAI, Homeroom, and all support services will continue through November 21, 2024. Please ensure your student is attending these important sessions. Thank you for your support!

Amazon PunchOut will be turned off on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11 p.m. for the Thanksgiving break. Approved orders will continue to be processed during the Thanksgiving break. Amazon PunchOut will be turned on for new orders Monday, December 2, 2024, when teachers return.

In this episode of your favorite school podcast, we interview our cohost Jonathan Quijas, who also happens to be an expert on all things Job Corps! Tune in as he shares information about this wonderful opportunity!

Podcast Link

Parents, the school sent out digital ID cards to all students on 8/21 and 8/22. These digital ID cards make check-in at events efficient. We will send them again after winter break, but thought it may be helpful for you to know when they were sent the first time in case you wanted to find it and save it.

t’s Election Day on Tues, Nov.5th! 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!

ELECTION RESULTS Week #3: In a close race, last week’s winner was PLAY OUTSIDE, which squeaked out a victory over PLAY INSIDE, with our library voters.

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

Learning Period 3 Parent Agenda

Take a look at the first edition of the Student Scoop!

It was written by the students in the ESVA Journalism class with the support of their teacher, Mrs.Wallace.

Check out our math padlet for links to fun games and apps, as well as printables, activities, youtube videos, suggestions for using manipulatives, and math coloring sheets.

Math Padlet Resources

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

🏈Below is a glimpse of Friday's Flag Football Game!

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

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

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! 🧭

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

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

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!

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