Hart-Ransom Charter School

Volume 26; Issue 5

A Merry December to You All!

It’s hard to believe there are less than three school weeks remaining in 2024!

Adventure Club

On November 14, fifteen or so of our families with TK and K students (who had joined our HRCS Adventure Club this fall) met me on the trail at the San Joaquin River Preserve for a nature walk mid-day. It was a fantastic time for families and I to take in nature, get our young learners engaged in observing and interpreting their environment and using their new explorer kits to identify interesting things, complete a scavenger hunt and gather or observe interesting things. We recently learned about how to use classical children's literature to engage students in learning and develop a love for reading. This includes time in nature, of course.

As many of these students in kinder cubs learned all about the five senses, we put many of them to work on the trail!

I will soon be contacting our families of grades 1 and 2 to invite you to come meet with me in January for a brief overview of our Adventure Club, and learn about a great opportunity to access and use some great materials we purchased for your use to engage and excite your young learners. Attached are two photos of our families on the trail.

Dos Rios

I am also attaching two photos to share from Dos Rios, California's newest State Park with a beautiful picnic area along the river with lunch tables and BBQs! It is free to use and open on Friday through Sunday, 7 am to 5 pm:

3559 Shiloh Road

Modesto, CA 95358

Click this link for more information on Dos Rios.

Thank you, and Enjoy!

Scott

Dr. Scott Barlow, Principal

December 2024

Dec 2 - 6 - AWR Week

Friday, Dec 6:

• TK-5 Report Cards Due
• SCOE Hearing Van: 8 AM, Main Campus See flyer below to sign up.
• Spring Enrichment sign ups close; Vouchers Due!
• HRCS T-Shirt order payments due See flyer below.
• Parent Advisory: Main Campus, 12:30 PM
• Fall Enrichment Survey due See flyer below.

Wednesday, Dec 11 - Field Trip: The Nutcracker

Thursday, Dec 12 - Music & Choir Program: Gym, 6:30 PM

Friday, Dec 13 - Field Trip: Polar Express movie

Weds & Thurs, Dec 18 & 19 - Boys Basketball Tryouts - Watch Parent Square for more info.

Thursday, Dec 19 - HRUSD Board Meeting: Board Room, 5 PM

Friday, Dec 20 - End of Semester 1

December 23 - 31 - Winter Break - No School

January 2025

January 1 - 10 - Winter Break - No school

Monday, Jan 13

• First day back to school
• Sibling registration opens
• Registration for 8th graders continuing to HRCS High School opens

Monday, Jan 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school

Jan 21-24 - AWR Week

Thursday, Jan 23 - HRUSD Board Meeting: Board Room, 5 PM

Monday, Jan 27

• 8th grade Promotion & High School Graduation meeting: Main Campus Gym, 12:30 PM
• High School Information Meeting: Main Campus, 1:30 PM

Friday, Jan 31 - Field Trip: High Sierra Snow Play

Check out Important Links at the bottom of this page!

There is one more chance for HRCS students to receive a free hearing test. This Friday, December 6 at 8 AM. Please check the flyer below for information and click the flyer to sign up.

It is time to register for Spring Enrichments. Check out the enrichment catalogs on our website for:

Spring On-Site Classes

and

Off-Site Vendor Activities

Off-site enrichment registration will close Friday, December 6. Please register with vendors directly, be sure to follow the registration instructions on the vendor's catalog page. Vouchers must be received by the December 6 deadline in order to participate in spring activities - January through April.

Does your student participate in an offsite enrichment activity or an onsite music class? Your feedback helps us identify what areas of our program are working well, and what areas could use some improvement. Please take a few moments to complete a feedback survey for each activity for each of your students. Your response by December 6 would be appreciated!

We highly suggest adding your student's name to the file name when saving. Please contact your Advisory Teacher with any questions. NOTE: Clicking "Request Edit Access" will not make a copy for yourself and the request will be denied - granting access would open access to the original file and everyone would see your edits.

HRCS Shirts are now available to order! Click the flyer below to place your order. All payments are due in the Ed Center by Friday, December 6.

Last chance to place See's Candies orders for the holidays! Click the flyer below to have orders shipped directly to you and support our seasonal fundraiser!

Check out the field trip lineup for the remainder of the school year. Sign ups for December's movie event are now open!

Click the flyer below to sign up for the movie event of the season!

Join us for a fun day of Snow Play at Leland Meadows! Please see the flyer below for all details. Click HERE or the flyer below to sign up!

Check out the Leland Meadows website for information on the snow park.

Download and complete a Waiver Form before your trip and bring it with you to Leland.

Mountain Mike's coupon books have been restocked. $25 gets you over $600 in savings! Pick yours up in the Ed Center today. Coupons good through December 2026.

To share photos, click the flyer below, enter an email address and agree to the terms of service. Photos can also be uploaded directly from your phone. We want pictures from field trips, school events, enrichments, schooling at home, and anything else school related.

Check out the guidelines for Spring Festival projects and download a Project Proposal form below. Forms will also be available in the Ed Center.

• Device Insurance: Purchase device insurance online today!
• December K-2 Packets are now available for pickup in the Ed Center
• Internet Resource Guide: quick links, access guides, subscription tools & supports
• Check out the December High School Highlights for HRCS High School announcements!
• HRCS Student Handbook Revised June 2023
• Enrichment Participation Expectations
• Find previous editions of '24-'25 Newsletters

Events listed below are not school sponsored events and are subject to change.

The Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival hosts fun classroom events and math festivals, creates math puzzles, and trains educators how to inspire kids with joyful math. Sign ups are now open for this February 1 event. Click the link below for an informational flyer.

Bring your whole family and join us for a magical evening!

Free Event. Click the flyer below for more information.

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