Riverside County
Delivering the Heart of Homeschooling
Week of July 29th 2019
Hello Riverside County!
There are a few more summer splash pad park days and beach days left this summer break! Consider joining in on the fun with us! Come on out and introduce yourself at one of the remaining events.
Share with us on social media what you're planning for this upcoming year!
Use the hashtag #HowIHomeschoolWithInspire
In this week's newsletter, we spotlight Inspire's
Online Subscription Package option Kids Discover Online - Also included are "How to" videos for navigating the Enrichment Ordering System, membership information for Inspire's new, non-profit Parent Organization - California Homeschool Parent Association (CHPA)
and upcoming virtual info sessions for all!
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 hope to connect with you soon,
Audrey & Candice
Don't be a stranger...
Summer break is here! We want to keep in contact with all of our amazing Inspire families this summer. Make sure you subscribe to our weekly Riverside County Newsletter. You can do this by scrolling to the bottom of this newsletter and selecting the "Follow Riverside County" orange button. After entering your email at the prompts, you will receive a "confirmation" email from Smore. Follow the directions in that email to ensure your name and email are on that
mailing list for Riverside County's weekly newsletter!
This is the way to continue to receive the newsletter every week.
Other ways to stay connected:
Facebook - Join our Inspire Charter Riverside County Facebook Page!
Instagram - Follow Inspire Charter Riverside County on Instagram! @inspire_homeschoolcommunity_ie
Make sure to use the hashtag #HowIHomeschoolWithInspire
to share what you are doing this summer!
Contact us! Your Riverside County Family Liaisons!
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
The Adventure of Learning with Inspire Charter School!
Enrollment for the 2019/20 school year is OPEN!
Click HERE to enroll!
Sharing The Homeschool Heart...How do you plan to use the OSP?
For my middle grades, I am unsure. I am still in the phase of building independence into their routine. I am not quite sure they are ready for a free-for-all of the online content. I do like fun learning games and apps, though, so I may decide to opt them in for some fun math practice!
My youngest learners who are still fine-tuning their reading skills will have access to Reading Eggs and ABC Mouse! We have used Starfall in the past accompanied by a lot of reading great literature to them in the learning-to-read phase, and I think that just a bit more fun with phonics from these apps could do the trick.
What are your plans with our Online Subscription Package? Do you know that if you decided to opt-out, you would receive an additional $400 in instructional funds in February of 2020? Those funds can be used for classes and curriculum as well! If you want to know more about the OSP options, be sure to catch the upcoming webinars. Recordings of past webinars will be posted on the OSP Handbook site. Keep in mind that you can utilize the opt-in or opt-out feature with all of your children; your decision doesn't have to be the same for each child.
Your Homeschool Teacher will be back in the office on August 1st and will soon send out more info for the OSP. In the meantime, you can reach out to Audrey or me with questions about how to incorporate our OSP options into your daily homeschool routine!
~Candice
Dear Families,
We have exciting news! Membership for the 2019-2020 school year is now open to join the California Homeschool Parent Association (CHPA). This is Inspire’s new, non-profit Parent Organization!
(If you previously filled out the paper form to opt-in, we would be so grateful if you would also take a moment to complete the new online membership form below as we added some information. Thank you!)
- Got Questions? Watch This Video!
- More Questions? Read our FAQ’s!
- Ready to Become a Member? Fill Out The Membership Form
- Join CHPA on Facebook! HERE
Kindly,
The CHPA Founders
Community Connections!
Adventure Awaits!
We are excited to announce the new Community Connections Team! Community Coordinators (CCs) throughout the state will plan exciting events and activities to encourage and facilitate connections, inspire community, and enhance the Adventure of Learning!
Community Connection Opportunities Will Include:
• Thematic Park Days
• Teacher-Led Field Trips
• Special Events (Picture Day, Spelling Bee, Art and Science Fairs,
Community Service Projects, and Much More!)
• Events for All Ages and Interests
Let’s Connect!
Parents will join in the fun for all events and field trips and will be able to use this time to connect with other homeschooling families. Families will be informed of planned events through a regional newsletter. We look forward to launching these events starting in September. Watch out for specific event details coming in early August.
Inspiring Parents Live @ 5 is BACK!
Mondays in July & August - NEXT: Monday, July 29th @ 5 pm
Topic for the July 29th - High School!
Use this link to join us!
Questions? Contact Arlene at arlene@inspireschools.org
Want to receive the recordings of previous Inspiring Parents webinar recording links and resources? As well as let you know about upcoming webinars? Head over HERE!
A Night Out to Inspire with Candice and Audrey
It all happens Thursday, August 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Panera Bread
3013 W. Florida Ave.
Hemet, CA.
***We kindly ask for children to be left at home for this event***
Questions? Please feel free to contact
Audrey at (951) 541-4809
or Candice at (714) 797-1209
or email:
audreye@inspireschools.org
candicez@inspireschools.org
OSP WEBINARS
Hello Inspire Families,
We're excited to offer webinars for our Online Subscription Package (OSP) options!
NOTE: Some webinars require the attendees to register prior to the webinar - please refer to the additional information below.
OSP Webinars: Round 2
Following is the schedule for next week, July 29th - August 2nd
Additional webinars will be announced next week. All OSP webinars will be recorded and uploaded to the OSP Handbook: OSP Recorded Webinars
WEEK OF JULY 15th-19th:
Monday, July 29th @ 10:00 am - Elephango
All attendees must register before at: http://bit.ly/elephango
Monday, July 29th @ 1:00 pm - GradeSlam
GradeSlam is a new tutoring option that features 24/7 unlimited tutoring
Webinar Link: Pending; please check the OSP Handbook Upcoming Webinars for link
Wednesday, July 31st @ 11:00 am - Tynker
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/808042539
Questions? Please contact our OSP Team: osp@inspireschools.org
Enrichment Ordering System (EOS) "How to..." Videos
It's that time of year! Your funds have arrived, and you're ready to order - but maybe you need some assistance inputting those orders. Here are some helpful videos to assist you with getting to know the EOS and how to input your orders.
1st "How to" Video...Account Navigation
2nd "How to" Video...Product Order Request
Please feel free to reach out to your Family Liaisons or HST for assistance; we are here to help!
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUMMER SPLASH PAD DAYS!
Inspire's Summer Splash Pad Day! CORONA
Bring the kiddos, towels, swimsuits, and your own lunch!
Friday, August 2nd at 11 am
Citrus Park in Corona
1250 Santana Way, Corona
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Summer Splash Pad Day! TEMECULA
Bring the kiddos, towels, swimsuits, and your own lunch!
Friday, August 16th at 11 am
Margarita Community Park
29199 Margarita Rd., Temecula
Questions? Contact:
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
INSPIRE SUMMER BEACH DAYS!
Inspire's Summer Beach Days! CRYSTAL COVE
Keep the summer vibes going with another Inspire Summer Beach Day--We'll be hanging out in Crystal Cove for an afternoon of fun in the sun!
Parking is $15 out of pocket, or free with the CA Explorer Pass, in the Los Trancos parking lot (on the inland side of PCH). Take the path that leads from the parking lot, through the tunnel under PCH, to the sands of the cove. You'll find us near the Historic District with the blue EZ Up with an Inspire banner. Make sure to bring your picnic, swimsuits, towels, and beach toys!
Tuesday, July 30th, 10 am - 2 pm
Crystal Cove, PCH and Los Trancos
(Google Maps: Los Trancos Parking) Beach access tunnel is south of parking lot.
Contact for more info:
Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Candice Zuniga (714) 797-1209 or candicez@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Summer Beach Days! OCEANSIDE
Look for us with a blue EZ up with an Inspire Banner! We will set up close to the roundabout at Surfrider and Strand. Make sure to bring your picnic, swimsuits, towels, and beach toys!
Parking is paid out of pocket. Street parking and a paid lot 2 blocks from the roundabout on Surfrider (next to the train tracks) are available.
Wednesday, August 14th, 10 am - 2 pm
Oceanside Beach (Surfrider Way & Strand)
Questions? Contact Audrey Everson (951) 541-4809 or audreye@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Summer Reading Challenge!
This summer, curl up with a good book and play a game of Inspire Bingo for a chance to win prizes!
Each 5 in a row earns a chance to win prizes in our drawing. Return your completed Bingo sheet to the Lending Library by August 15th to submit your entries. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Students can be entered into a prize draw by returning their completed BINGO activity to the Lending Library or their HST by August 15th.
There are many sweet adventures to be had this summer, all in the pages of the nearest book.
Happy Summer Reading!
RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFO SESSIONS!
Inspiring Parents! - HIGH SCHOOL!
Mondays in July & August
Next Inspiring Parents is Monday, July 29th @ 5 pm
Use this link to join us!
http://bit.ly/InspiringLink
Questions? Contact Arlene at arlene@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Monday Fun Days in the Corona Area!
Inspire's Monday Fun Day in the Corona Area!
Monday, July 29th from 11 am to 12:30 pm
Cedar Creek Park Splash Pad
6709 Cedar Creek Rd., Eastvale
Questions? Contact Debbie Holm at (949) 278-2483 or at deborahh@inspireschools.org
Info Session in BEAUMONT
Wednesday, July 31st
6 - 7:30 pm
Panera Bread
1620 E. 1st Street, #100
Beaumont
Questions? Contact: Jamie Corcoran
(951) 260-7803 or jamiec@inspireschools.org
Inspire Charter Info Session PALM SPRINGS
Thursday, August 1st
9:30 to 10:30 am
Koffi
1700 S. Camino Real
Palm Springs, CA.
Questions? Contact Mariella Newton (925) 899-1313 or mariella.newton@inspireschools.org
A Night Out to Inspire with Candice and Audrey
It all happens Thursday, August 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Panera Bread
3013 W. Florida Ave.
Hemet, CA.
***We kindly ask for children to be left at home for this event***
Questions? Please feel free to contact:
Audrey at (951) 541-4809
or Candice at (714) 797-1209
or email:
audreye@inspireschools.org
candicez@inspireschools.org
Inspire Info Session RIVERSIDE
Monday, August 19th from 10 am - 12 pm
Canyon Crest Towne Centre Splash Pad
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, CA.
Questions? Contact Amy Holmes at (951) 355-5371 or at aholmes@inspireschools.org
Note: You will be able to opt-in or opt-out through your Enrichment Ordering System account beginning August 1st.
We have more exciting news - the OSP options are getting even better! Since our original announcement in April, we were able to add 2 previous options (Kids Discover Online and Prodigy) as well as 2 new options (Adventure Academy and Elephango). You now have 25 options to choose from!
- HIGHLIGHTS: 8 curriculum options and 17 educational apps and resources -- including a 24/7, live online tutoring subscription for all subjects!
- Shmoop and Rosetta Stone® Foundations (Spanish, French, and German) are A-G approved curriculum options for high school
- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ABC Mouse, Discovery Education Streaming Plus with Science Techbook, and Vocabulary Spelling City
- NEW: Adventure Academy, Beast Academy Online, Elephango, 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. Please visit our OSP Handbook for additional info and FAQ.
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.
This Week's OSP (Online Subscription Package): Kids Discover Online
The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!
This week we take a look at Kids Discover Online!
"For over 25 years, we've been creating beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids. With our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and artists, and subject experts from leading institutions, we set out to build our most ambitious product to date: Kids Discover Online. "
By opting into Kids Discover Online you will receive the following:
- Access over 150 Units and 1,500 Topics
- Discover Mode & Search
- 3 Lexile® Reading Levels
- Virtual Classroom with Educator Account
- Desk and Lesson Planner
- Assessments
About Kids Discover Online
- Science and Social Studies curriculum for 3rd-8th grade
- Can be used to create custom curriculum using the content from Kids Discover
- Click here for more information including a webinar from Kids Discover made specifically for Inspire families!
FAQ
Q: Will my account from the 2019-2020 OSP roll over?
A: Yes, you will not lose any of your account's information. The account will be turned to a free account at the end of August, but if you opt-into the OSP again, you will receive paid access to the same account for free.
Watch more about Kids Discover Online HERE
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://online.kidsdiscover.com/
Inspire Special Education Department Monthly Newsletter!
Dear Inspire Parents,
Another successful school year has come to an end! Reflecting on the past school year makes us realize how fortunate we are at Inspire Charter Schools. Our school has been successful due to the wonderful collaborative partnership between staff members, and families. We would like to thank all the parents for their involvement, dedication and continued support. Please be safe and well until we meet again in the fall. Have a wonderful summer!
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 Charter Resources
Natural History Club!
We're excited to announce the all new Natural History Club. This club is designed for all members of the family to explore nature together. We hope to gather at least once a month for nature outings, guest speakers, nature lessons, and FUN! If you are interested in getting more information or joining this club, please complete the interest survey HERE and Glenna Heustis will send you information about the first meet up in August.
Questions? Contact:
Glenna Heustis at glennah@inspireschools.org
New Middle School Program - ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway
Spaces will be limited!
More details and pricing can be found in our ChoicePlus Bridge Flier or our 19-20 TK-8 Curriculum Options Flier.
Want to learn more about ChoicePlus Bridge powered by Bridgeway? View an informational session HERE.
High School Info Session Recordings
Want to know what high school looks like with Inspire? Amy Edwards, an Inspire teacher, Teacher Trainer for High School, and Homeschool Mom shares her expertise in this recorded High School Info Session! In her Virtual Info Sessions, she covers:
What are California's high school grad requirements?
What makes Inspire unique?
~Program & Curriculum options
~Online classes, live classes, vendors, parent-created & led curriculum, community college classes, and MORE!
On the first slide is a link to the recorded video. You can find the slide show HERE (Select "View" and "Present" and then click "Here" on the first slide to view the recording.)
Academic Decathlon joining ChoicePlus Academy this Fall!
ENRICHMENT ITEMS!
Enrichment item returns!
Dear Inspire Families,
Do you have enrichment items that you are looking to return this year? You can return items to a Lending Library or to your HST. Please note, non-consumables do not need to be returned until you withdraw from our school, so this is purely voluntary.
Here is the Enrichment Return Item Form for your convenience.
Riverside County Library System EVENTS!
Head over to http://rivlib.info/website/events
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!
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 11 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 7 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!
What do you want to hear more about? Drop us an email!
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