Riverside County
Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling
Week of May 20th, 2019
Hello Riverside County!
How have you been spending your beautiful Spring in Riverside County? Have you made summer plans yet? Check out the link to our Summer Camp Newsletter and start planning out all of the fun things your kids can do through some of our amazing vendors! In the Summer Camp Newsletter, You will find art and music camps, horse and zoo camps,
language camps, STEM and sports camps! So many options for the whole family! Click on the link in this newsletter!
In this week's newsletter, we spotlight Inspire's
Online Subscription Package option - Shmoop!
Our 'Vendor Spotlight' NLAB Sports!
Make sure to read about both in this edition as well as
Candice's weekly 'Sharing The Homeschool Heart.'
This week's piece is "Preparing for your future in home education."
Also, be sure to check out Inspiration Station.
It is filled with many fantastic field trips designed by our HSTs and Liaisons just for you!
Scroll through often and see all that is offered throughout Southern California!
Please reach out anytime and get to know us!
We are so happy to answer all of your questions and guide you through
learning about homeschool philosophy, curriculum, and the homeschool lifestyle!
Don't let yourself drown in worry or fear over homeschooling.
If you find yourself there, reach out!
We are hoping to connect with you soon!
Audrey & Candice
The Adventure of Learning with Inspire Charter School!
Enrollment for the 2019/20 school year has opened!
Head HERE to enroll!
Your Inspire Riverside County Team!
Your Riverside County Homeschool Teachers and Family Liaisons are always here for you! Reach out to your HST or Family Liaison for support, advice, and connections with the homeschool community around you!
Look how we've grown since August!
Test Prep!
Melissa Webb's FREE Test Prep for Writing Success Webinar!
You're in luck! It was recorded! Here is the information below...
Tonight I hosted my LAST live, online event for the Test Prep for Writing Success 2019 parent webinar. And, what a special and wonderful group we had. THANK YOU to all who gave of their time and energy.
If you missed it, no worries! We remembered to record it. And, as promised, before my head hits the pillow, here is all you requested.
TEST PREP for WRITING SUCCESS WEBINAR - VIDEO RECORDING (90 Minutes)
Also, when you are done watching the video, no doubt you'll be ready to dive into the FREE sets of lessons I have created for you. To access those:
==> Go to writeonwebb.teachable.com
==> Choose the Test Prep for Writing Success Course toward the bottom of the page
==> Click on "Enroll in Course for $39"
==> On the Order Summary page, enter TP2019 where you see "Add Coupon"
==> Complete the registration
==> Access the three courses. Feel free to start with any of the three bundled options. My recommendation is to start with your child's "weakest link."
Finally, some of you shared an interest in having me save you a spot for my ONLINE WRITING PROGRAM for the FALL of 2019. I would LOVE to have you and your kiddo join our community. Sign up if you are interested.
Fall 2019 Writing Course Registration Form
Did you want to join our PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP? It may offer a little extra support and we'd love to have you connect with us. Homeschooling is a journey to share with like-minded, positive, family-first kind of friends. That's us!
And, of course, if you have any questions, please let me know. I'm here to support you.
Have a lovely weekend.
Melissa
Write on!
SAVE THE DATE: Riverside County Graduation 2019
Please save the date for our 2019 promotion and graduation ceremony!
We will have many more details coming soon!
Thursday, June 6, 2019
2 pm
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP)!
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options have been finalized and we’re excited to announce our new package options!
HIGHLIGHTS: Over 23 subscriptions to choose from with 7 curriculum options and 14 educational apps and resources -- including a 24/7, live online tutoring subscription for all subjects!
16 options for grades TK-3 .. 17-20 options for grades 3-8 .. 12-13 options for grades 9-12
Shmoop and Rosetta Stone® Foundations (Spanish, French, and German) are A-G approved curriculum options for high school
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Prodigy, Kids Discover Online, ABC Mouse, Discovery Education Streaming Plus with Science Techbook, and Vocabulary Spelling City
NEW: Beast Academy Online, Rosetta Stone Foundations, Dreambox Learning, myON Reader & myON News w/Accelerated Reader, Typing Agent, and TutorMe
This year’s OSP options are valued at more than $2,400 *
* value based on the retail value for the 5 most expensive subscriptions
Here is the linked 19-20 OSP Flyer - The flyer is hyperlinked to allow you to click on each of the subscriptions listed and go to the vendor’s website.
Inspiring Talks!
Brave Writer’s Julie Bogart followed up her in person Inspiring Talks with part one of a three-part webinar series The Writer's Jungle: A Survivor's Guide to Writing with Kids.
http://bit.ly/BraveWriterSurviorGuideWritingWithKids_RecordingLink
Copy and paste the link into your web browser or click on the link above to access the recording.
Want to Join a Brave Learner Book Club?
Many of you were inspired by Julie Bogart's online, or in person Inspiring Talks and asked about forming a The Brave Learner Book Club. We want to help facilitate bringing Brave Writer fans together. If you're interested, please take a minute to let us know what works best for you by clicking on the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/BraveLearnerBookClub-Interest
Coming soon! Brave Writer webinar series: Writing Across the Curriculum on Wednesday, June 5 at 1 p.m.
High School!
Session recordings include:
- The College Application Process
- UC/CSU Application Process
- Common Application Info Session
Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.
Website: https://sites.google.com/inspireschools.org/highschool/home?authuser=0
Inspire Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter!
Dear Inspire Parents,
Inspire Special Education Department is excited to share a new project with you – our Monthly Special Education Website and Newsletters. We hope that you find the information presented in our newsletter meaningful and applicable to your needs. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions on topics to cover.
Inspire Special Education Department Parent and Teacher Newsletter May/June 2019
You can also access our Inspire Cares website to support you in your homeschooling journey and view all of our newsletters!
Sincerely,
Anna Lindahl
Statewide Parent Outreach Coordinator
Inspire Charter Schools
Ph: (619) 627-9623
Inspire Preferred Vendor Programs Weekly Info Sessions!
Learn more about Inspire's unique enrichment opportunities!
Next info session is Thursday, May 23rd at 10 am
Join by computer:
Website: https://tinyurl.com/inspirepv
Enrichment item returns!
Dear Inspire Families,
We are continuing to stock the Corona Lending Library and need your help! If you have any enrichment items, including curriculum, please let your teacher know as soon as possible.
Thank you for all of your help!
Utilizing Enrichment Certificates for Service Orders
Inspiration Station Booking REMINDERS!
Happy Planning!
Engineering for Kids UPLAND Open House!
Come and see a Drones demo and what Engineering For Kids is all about!
Where: 800 W. Arrow, Upland, CA. 91786
When: Tuesday, May 21st from 10 am - 12 pm
For more information contact:
Marcia Paulson
marcia@inspireschools.org
(626) 506-8271
Inspire's Father's Day Craft Event!
Tuesday, May 21st
11 am to 1 pm
Mountain Pottery
54716 N. Circle Drive
Idyllwild, CA.
A great opportunity to bring a friend or if you have a friend interested in homeschooling with Inspire Charter Schools.
Questions: Contact Mary LaMont
mary.lamont@inspireschools.org
(602) 405-4688
Menifee Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, May 22nd at 10 am
Starbucks
29121 Newport Rd.
Menifee, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
San Jacinto Info Session!
Our credentialed teachers will be at Starbucks to share what Inspire has to offer!
Wednesday, May 22nd
6 - 7:30 pm
San Jacinto Starbucks
1211 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA.
Questions: Please contact Jamie Corcoran
jamiec@inspireschools.org or (951) 260-7803
Inspire's End of Year Luau Celebration! MURRIETA
Thursday, May 30th from 9 - 11 am
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park
~ Hula Dancing
~ Obstacle Course
~ Limbo
~ Hula Hoops
~ Best Luau wear contest
~ Freeze Pops
~ Watermelon
~ Kindergarten Promotion
Bring your picnic blankets or beach chairs and let's celebrate our school year success!
Wear your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and be there on time! Promotion starts promptly at 9:15 am.
Questions: Contact Cheryl Johnson at cherylj@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Summer Corona Beach Party!
Thursday, May 30th from 9:45 - 11:45 am
Kinder Promotion begins at 10 am
Citrus Park Splash Pad
1250 Santana Way, Corona
Don't forget your bathing suits, sunscreen, chairs, and towels!
Please be sure to RSVP with your HST (Homeschool Teacher).
Kona Ice will be there for you to purchase.
Questions? Contact Katie at katiec@inspireschools.org or Brooke at brooket@inspireschools.org
Berry Picking with Friends!
Monday, June 3rd, 10 - 11:30 am
Temecula Berry Co.
39700 Cantrell Rd., Temecula
You Pick & Pay (out of pocket - cash/check only)
Limited Parking - Carpool if you can!
Open to all!
No entrance fee
This is a U-pick & pay event. So bring your cash or check ONLY, pick your berries, then pay market prices per pound, and pay the cashier. We won't be collecting any money and the field trip won't sell out.
Temecula Berry Co. states their pricing is $6/pint (no educational funds may be used - OUT OF POCKET PAYMENT ONLY)
Book your FREE ticket HERE
Organizer:
Shayla McLaughlin
Contact No:
7607107535
Email:
shayla@inspireschools.org
Splash Pad End of School Year Celebration!
Come enjoy the splash pad and playground while celebrating the end of the school year! Bring your swimsuit, towel, & smile!
Tuesday, June 4th from 10 - 12 noon
Dairyland Park
14520 San Remo
Eastvale, CA
Questions? Contact:
Sarah Herman
sarahh@inspireschools.org
SAVE THE DATE: Riverside County Graduation 2019
Please save the date for our 2019 promotion and graduation ceremony!
5th & 8th Grade Promotion
12th Grade Graduation
We will have many more details coming soon!
Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 2 pm
Sandals Church Hunter Park
150 Palmyrita Avenue
Riverside
Root Beer Float Party! HEMET
Join us for our end of the year park day in Hemet and the Kindergarten Graduation afterward!
9 - 11 am: Park Day Fun!
11 - 11:30 am: Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, June 7th
McSweeny Park, McSweeny Parkway, Hemet, CA. 92543
Questions? Contact:
Holly Blair at hblair@inspireschools.org
Angela Meger at angelam@inspireschools.org
Claudia Alvarez at claudiaa@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Hemet 2019 Kinder Graduation!
Friday, June 7th
11 - 11:30 am
McSweeney Park in Hemet
We will have a diploma, photo opportunities, a light snack, and lots of fun!
If you plan on attending, please fill out the Hemet Kindergarten Graduation Survey by May 20th. This allows us time to make the diplomas for your Kindergarten Graduate.
RSVP for Hemet Kinder Graduation
Please contact Claudia Alvarez for more information claudiaa@inspireschools.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY YEAR END CELEBRATION AT MULLIGAN'S
Monday, June 10th
10 am to 3 pm
$11.99 per person for unlimited use of:
~ Go-Karts (minimum 56" to drive)
~ Rookie Go-Karts (40" to drive)
~ Miniature Golf
~ Rock Wall
~ Extreme Air Jumper
~ Kiddie Rides (Train, Tea Cups, & Frog Hopper)
***Unlimited Water Slides may be purchased at the door - out of pocket for $3.99 - Instructional Funds may NOT be used***
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket here.
Questions? Contact:
Aaron Holbrook
Contact No: (951) 294-0220
Email: aaron@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Ice Cream Social in IDYLLWILD
Monday, June 10th from 1 - 3 pm
Atomic Cow Creamery
54245 N Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Come and meet local vendors, visit with families, enjoy discounted ice cream from Atomic Cow Creamery, return curriculum and non-consumables to Inspire Enrichment Specialists onsite and make a craft!
Questions? Contact: Mary LaMont at mary.lamont@inspireschools.org
The Alpaca Hacienda
Monday, June 10th at 2 pm
The Alpaca Hacienda
31755 Rancho Vista Rd.
Temecula, CA.
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE:
https://www.icsinspirationstation.net/#/fieldtrip/all/aff316f8-e8c2-48a9-8a11-bc2850f83aa9
Questions? Contact Michelle Walsh
mwalsh@inspireschools.org
951-746-4261
Riverside End of Year Party and Kinder Promotion
Our Enrichment Staff will be onsite for purchases from attending vendors:
Usborne Books
Constitution Quest
Money Munchkids
Guitar Center
Discovery Toys
We will have a photo booth and cool treats!
Friday, June 7th 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
Kinder Promotion begins at 10:30 a.m.
Splash pad opens at 11 a.m.
Please RSVP - Riverside EOY Park Day so we can best prepare.
Questions? Contact Kristin Bacon kbacon@inspireschools.org or Heather Anderson heathera@inspireschools.org
Inspire's End of Year Party & Kinder Graduation in PALM DESERT!
Tickets are $25 each (for all ages)
Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30 am - 12 pm
Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 am to 10 am
Jumping Party Time! 10 am - 12 pm
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Please make sure to complete the Get Air waiver before attending:
https://palmdesert.getairmanagement.com/Waiver2.html
Questions? Contact Kari Arnson at (760) 485-2134 or at kari@inspireschools.org
Info Session in Temecula!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 12th at 6 pm
Ryan Bros. Coffee
40573 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
Lake Elsinore Splash Pad Info Session!
Please come and join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Wednesday, June 26th at 10 am
Canyon Hills Park Splash Pad
34360 Canyon Hills Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA
Questions? Contact Katie Bock at (951) 733-2088 or kathryn@inspireschools.org
BOSTON RED SOX AT ANAHEIM ANGELS BASEBALL GAME
Saturday, August 31st at 6:07 pm
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox
Cap off your summer with America's favorite past time! Come sit with fellow Inspire families at the Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox game on Saturday, August 31st! Stick around after for a Fireworks show! Ticket price includes a ticket to this game and a complimentary educational worksheet for our students - Baseball is a numbers game!
Use instructional funds or pay out of pocket for Inspire Angels Night HERE
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson
audreye@inspireschools.org
(951) 541-4809
Candice Zuniga
candicez@inspireschools.org
(714) 797-1209
Inspire Info Session NORCO
Please join a group of our credentialed teachers to learn more about what our program has to offer.
Tuesday, June 4th at 5 pm
Starbucks
2410 River Rd., Norco
Questions? Contact Debbie Holm at 949-278-2483 or deborahh@inspireschools.org
LEGO Contest / Park Day - Riverside
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park, 9401 Cleveland Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
Details: Creation must be original, fit in a 12" x 12" x 12" space. One entry per participant.
We will also have mini-games, prizes, and a photo booth.
Questions? Contact Anna Barioni annab@inspireschools.org
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
This Week's Vendor Spotlight:! NLAB Sports!
Hello, my name is Gibran Carter and I run NLAB Sports. We are a youth sports training and development organization based in San Bernardino. We train athletes ages 7-17 in basketball, soccer and girls volleyball. We also have a juniors program for kids ages 4-6 years old. All details can be found on www.nlabsports.org.
Thank you!
Gibran
This Week's OSP (Online Subscription Package): Shmoop
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!
This week we look at Shmoop! This is geared towards 6th through 12th grade.
Shmoop's full-semester courses for grades 6th through 8th grade in English, math, social studies, and science as well as novel studies. High school courses include English, math, history, and science and many more. It also includes Shmoop’s Response to Intervention and College Readiness Test Prep.
By opting into Shmoop, you will receive:
- A Shmoop student account for each student who opts in as well as a teacher account for parent use.
- Access to: Shmoop College Readiness Test Prep, Shmoop Full-Semester Courses, and Shmoop Response to Intervention Courseware
- College Readiness Test Prep: SBAC 6, 7, 8, 11th; AP Test Prep; ACT, ACCUPLACER, ASPIRE; SAT/PSAT; SAT Subject Tests; ASVAB
- Full-Semester Courses which include:
- Shmoop's Online Courses: 6-12 Core Curriculum, Credit Recovery, ACE - College Credit Courses, Life Skills, College and Career Prep Courses, Electives/CTE/Business Skills, All Online Courses (excluding PBIS)
- Shmoop's Teaching Guides: Teaching tools for Math, ELA, Econ, Digital Literacy, and more
- Response to Intervention Courseware: Diagnostic exams and unlimited, individualized practice allow for remediation in math and language arts at any level.
FAQ
Q: Will my student receive A-G or AP credit for the Shmoop courses that he/she completes?
A: Inspire does not have approval for offering Shmoop courses as AP credit. AP courses may be taken for elective non “a-g” credit and in preparation of taking the AP exam, but will not be designated as such on the student’s Inspire transcript.
There are Shmoop courses that are approved for A-G credit, however, some may require the student to also complete the Inspire A-G standards-based course. Here is the Shmoop Course Catalog for Inspire High School students; it has additional information on A-G credit using Shmoop.
Q: Is there a full list of resources I will receive if I opt-into Shmoop?
A: Yes, please click here for a full list of the Shmoop resources you will receive access to by opting-in!
Please click here for the Inspire Shmoop Course Catalog for high school students.
For more details on this OSP option and all the other OSP subscriptions, head over to the OSP Handbook.
Have a question regarding the Online Subscription Package? Email osp@inspireschools.org
Website: https://www.shmoop.com/
Sharing The Homeschool Heart.... Preparing for your future in home education.
When it comes to the homeschool lifestyle, I like to help parents think about the whole journey. Even if you have young TK, Kindergarten, first or second-grade students, it's helpful to think about the kinds of milestones you may want to hit each step of the way. For some, that looks like our “I can” statements; for others, it can look like personal goals that one sets for one's own children, individually, based on their individual needs and own learning styles and ability.
When I initially set out to homeschool, my long-term vision was to create an atmosphere where learning was fun and my children could be self educators and independent learners. For the first five to seven years I was researching and learning all that I could about how others homeschool through mom-to-mom conversations, studying other countries' methods for schooling their elementary-aged children, and learning whatever I could from blogs and websites I found on the internet from experienced homeschool parents. Reading testimonies from others about successful methods of home education and typical trials and common hurdles was so encouraging and allowed me to think differently about what we were doing. Educating myself in that way gave me the freedom to be the type of homeschool parent I knew I wanted to be. My instincts were telling me that a freer, more eclectic education would provide my children with better opportunities to learn more things and to expand their ability to educate themselves.
I love experiencing education with my little ones. Learning alongside them and watching them delight in new things is a joy. Once they hit 6th grade, I start to prepare them to be a little more independent. I encourage them to try more things on their own for enjoyment and create in any way they would like to create. I also explain to them that we are going to take the middle school years to practice a higher level of learning and more independent learning. There's no pressure; it's just practice time for them and us together to get ready for high school.
I like to introduce a little more structure inside our home as well with my kids' chores. During the middle school years, the responsibility level kicks up a notch, just like schooling does. Growing them to be independent, capable self-led young adults is very important to me. Using the middle school years as a practice ground for all those essential things has so far been very successful for our first two teenagers. I encourage you to develop the type of plan you think might work for your family. Think about where you want your middle schoolers to be when they reach that level. Think about what you want your high school homeschool experience to look like. It's all about what your goals are for your family. Take some time this summer to plan the next year. Then loosely plan the 5-year goals and 10-year goals. Sometimes, just a small timeline of goals can take the pressure off and give you a plan to look forward to. Reach out if you need help planning. Audrey and I are always here for you!
Candice Zuniga
Email: Candicez@Inspireschools.org
Phone: 714-797-1209
Audrey Everson
Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 10 to 6 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 6 years in 3 different states, I've found homeschooling here in California, especially with Inspire Charter, has been a great fit for our homeschool journey. I am grateful for our ability to homeschool so freely and I aspire to assist other families with their own homeschool adventures!
Email: audreye@inspireschools.org
Phone: 951-541-4809
We want to hear from you!
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We'd love to answer all of your questions in regards to homeschooling with Inspire
and what the homeschool lifestyle looks like!
Inspire Charter Schools Contact Info
Website: https://www.inspireschools.org/
Location: 1740 East Huntington Drive #205, Duarte, CA, USA
Phone: (888) 215-3040