The Weekly BUZZ
August 14, 2023
Star Assessments
The Fall Star Window opens today! Login information will be sent today via email. If you don't receive anything today, check your SPAM folder and then reach out to your teacher. By respecting your teacher’s assigned deadline for the test, teachers can support all of their students before the window closes. To learn more about computer adaptive tests, you can watch this message from the Testing Coordinator.
Back to School Packet 2024-2025
The annual Back to School Packet was distributed last week. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the annual Back to School Packet.
Only one form is required per household. You do not need to complete this form for each student.
Please complete this packet by September 6, 2024.
This form includes the following annual school items:
*Proof of Residence (upload required) or Housing Questionnaire for Special Circumstances.
*Parent-Student Handbook *Parent Compact (Title 1)
*Media Release Form
*Household Data Collection instructions to complete the form in the Parent Portal.
The Enrollment Department may contact you via email, phone, and text message for the following reasons.
*Remind you about the deadline if you have not completed the packet.
ELAC Meeting
Do you want a say in how your student's EL services occur? If so, please join our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings! Currently, Yosemite Valley Charter is our only Charter with an ELAC meeting. Our meeting is scheduled for September 5th @ noon via Zoom. Those families that are a part of Monarch River Academy are welcome to attend. Look for more information to come via email regarding this very important meeting. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/kellypettitzoomroom
National Honors Society and National Junior Honors Society News - Apply for Membership
Now that we are back to school, that means that NJHS and NHS will soon be back in session as well.
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. If your student is eligible and would like to apply, please reach out to Michele Crews at michele.crews@yosemitevalleycharter.org, representing both Central schools. She is eager to send you the new membership application and tell you more about this wonderful leadership opportunity for your students.
Welcome Back To School
Welcome to Central Valley Charter Schools! We are delighted to extend a warm greeting as you embark on this exciting educational journey with us. At Yosemite Valley Charter and Monarch River Academy, we believe in the power of collaboration between home and school, and we are thrilled to partner with you in fostering your child's academic and personal growth. Your teacher will be reaching out to you to ensure you set up for a successful start to the school year. In the meantime please feel free to get started reading our Welcome Newsletter.
Academic Challenges for Primary Students
Dive deeper into learning with our Academic Challenges! Central Valley Charter Schools want to encourage our students to take pride and ownership in their educational journey. We are offering opportunities and incentives for our students as they work towards mastery of essential skills, such as Sight Words, Math Facts, Writing, and Reading. Please refer to our newsletter for more information and participation details. If you have any questions please email our Curriculum and Instruction team at curriculum@centralvcs.org.
"Sweet" Incentive - Nothing Bundt Cakes is inviting our students to join their "Books & Bundts" youth reading program. This is a great opportunity for our students to receive double the reward for reading. Please refer to our Academic Challenges newsletter for the delicious details.
Learning Launchpad is Taking Off!
We're building friendships through fostering social skills, empathy, and communication in a supportive environment for students TK-8th! Check out our website for more information!
The purpose of Launchpad is to provide daily live interaction within specific grade-band communities, taught by the same teachers. Our mission is to nurture and develop positive friendships among young children through teacher-led, engaging virtual online activities, games, and interactive sessions. Focused on fostering social skills, empathy, and communication, our program provides a supportive environment where kids can build lasting bonds while having fun.
Zearn Math
Zearn Math is an engaging and comprehensive curriculum designed to help students build a strong foundation in math while fostering a love for learning. With its interactive digital lessons, students can work at their own pace, receiving immediate feedback and support to ensure understanding of key concepts. By using Zearn, parents can support their child’s math education with a program that adapts to individual learning needs, reinforces core curriculum, and cultivates confidence and enthusiasm for math. Learn more about Zearn by reading our Zearn Newsletter.
Achieve 3000
Take a moment to look at the great opportunities for reading comprehension provided via Achieve 3000. This is a great way to unlock student potential and accelerate learning growth.
Adventure Days start THIS Friday!
Are you ready to go have some fun outside? All CVCS families are invited to our Adventure Days THIS Friday at 11am! Hopefully you have all received a newsletter from your neighboring area Community ARts Educator. If you didn't and you would like to be included please email community@centralvcs.org, letting us know which city you live in so we can get you on a list!
Don't forget to bring a water bottle and your ID card, digital or physical.
Make sure you also fill out the waiver prior to save time. You can do so here https://adventures.centralvcs.org/. You can also watch this video to help. We have a lot of fun things planned for Adventure Day! We hope to see you there!
Club Connect Newsletter
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.
Clubs do not start for about three weeks, but we wanted you to get a preview and see what might fit in your schedule. They begin the week of September 23rd and run through April 7th.
The BIG List of Academic Adventure Ideas
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!
English Learner Newsletter - Fall 2024
Our EL newsletter is here to help you with all your questions about English Learners. Click the link to read what is going on this month.
About us
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