The Weekly BUZZ

Monday, September 30, 2024

9/16/24-10/11/24: Learning Period 2

10/4/24 - Adventure Days

10/18/24 - Hangouts!

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 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

Take a closer look at the Lending Library. Come check out a microscope! We have microscopes for students of all ages. The Lending Library is filled with wonderful educational resources available to our families. Browse our shelves, or order from the online library website.

Come browse: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11 & 1-3:30.

Place an order on the website, and pick up in the Fresno Lending Library or at a Library Van delivery site. Please check the Library Newsletter 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

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test administered by the College Board during October that closely mirrors the SAT. College-bound 11th graders are encouraged to take the test. The PSAT/NMSQT can qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. Please see the Parents Guide to PSAT/NMSQT for more information and to see if your student would benefit from taking the test.

Central Valley Charter Schools do not provide a testing site, however, some local private and public schools have allowed our students to test with them in the past. You can search and find a school here. Email your interest to the school along with the student's first and last name, and grade level as soon as possible. The test fee is $18. It is required that the students have a student ID to identify them on the test day.

*A reminder to submit all parts of the application, including the NHS and NJHS Registration form, by the 4th of October to michele.crews@yosemitevalleycharter.org.

Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to our excelling students. The Central Valley NHS and NJHS chapters strive to give practical meaning to the Society’s standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These ideals are considered the basis for selection.

Membership, however, is more than an honor. It is an ongoing responsibility and an obligation to continue to demonstrate those outstanding qualities that result in a student’s selection. Students will participate in group service projects, attend monthly meetings, and continue individual community service projects.

NHS and NJHS are eager to accept New Member Applications! Eligible students in grades 10-12 with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above for NHS or grades 7-9 and a GPA of 3.0 and above for NJHS can apply. Our faculty council will be evaluating applications in October. The deadline for applications is October 4th.

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

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

This drop-in style club will begin 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

Primary Grades Learning Period 2 Parent Agenda

Join us for Pumpkin Patch Season! Register at adventures.centralvcs.org

October Adventure Day is this Friday, the 4th! Join us at 11:00 a.m., bring your water bottle and enjoy learning about a new artist, creating new art, playing with and meeting new friends!

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

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

Has your student joined an Academic Adventure yet?! Now is the time to sign up! Join our school community at United Skates or Sequoia Riverlands Trust on October 11th, 2024! Register while tickets are still available - adventures.centralvcs.org

We want to serve our E-Sports students in the Fresno area again this school year. Do you have a student in grades 4th and above that loves to game? Please fill out this survey and let us know if you are interested in particiapting in E-Sports. If you played last year, we still need your information new for this year. We are looking for a coach, but hoping this all comes together quickly. Thank you!

E-Sports Interest Survey

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

Your favorite school podcast has its first interview of the school year with the talented Erika Wurz! She's one of our amazing Speech Language Pathologists involved with our Student Support+ Team! Tune in to hear about how she helps in our programs with pragmatics, and more! You won't want to miss this one!

YouTube 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!

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/

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! 🧭

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