Inspire Charter Schools
Riverside County Families
Week of November 26th to December 2nd
Hello Riverside County,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
There is always something to be thankful for and we are thankful for you,
our amazing families!
Calling all students!
Inspire's Entrepreneur Fair is coming soon with 4 separate fairs that cover Riverside County: December 12th in Riverside, Murrieta, and Palm Springs, and December 14th in Hemet.
Make sure to fill out the survey in this newsletter by December 3rd
to reserve your student's spot at the fair.
Also, be sure to check out Inspiration Station.
It is filled with so many amazing field trips designed by our HSTs and Liaisons just for you!
Remember! If you or anyone you know has delayed registration for this year, please note enrollment is closed for some areas already, and others have limited space on a depreciating funds scale. Check for your area here.
We know you're looking for those holiday get-togethers! We've got many happening all over Riverside County this month. Keep reading in this week's newsletter to find more details!
In this week's newsletter, we have a 'Curriculum Spotlight' on Money Munchkins, a financial literacy curriculum. Our Vendor Spotlight is on one of our field trip vendors, Inspiration Education. Make sure to read about both in this edition.
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
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!
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.
We hope you enjoy our November newsletter here.
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
Enrichment item returns!
Dear Inspire Family,
We are working hard on stocking 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
Online Subscription Package Opt-In Deadline
Online Subscription Package (OSP)
Did you know you that still have time to opt-in to our wonderful Online Subscription Package? Deadline is Decemeber 31, 2018. Please either opt in or opt out. Contact your HST for more information today! Click on the links below to view each of our one year subscription options!
When you opt-in to the OSP, you must select all 5 of your preferences at one time. You are unable to select 1-2 subscriptions and resubmit the remaining preferences at a later date. The system will prompt you if you do not select the full number of subscriptions available for opting in.
If you have opted-in and haven’t received your login information for any of the following subscriptions, please visit the vendor’s website and use the "Forgot password" option to get access.
IXL: https://www.ixl.com/signin/inspirecs
Learn360: https://learn360.infobase.com
MobyMax (select teacher login): https://www.mobymax.com/signin
Prodigy: https://www.prodigygame.com
Shmoop: https://schools.shmoop.com
Time4Learning (select parent login): https://www.time4learning.com/Login/SingleLogin/CustomerLogin.aspx
Tinker (select parent login): https://www.tynker.com/#/forgot-password
TypingClub: https://ics-osp.typingclub.com/
High School!
Topics to be covered in the future:
- UC /CSU Applications
- Common Application
- Community College Applications
- Financial Aid
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
Fall Gratitude Day at the Park
When: Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Arlington Heights Sports Park
Questions? Contact Allison Spence at aspence@inspireschools.org
Inspire's Picnic in the Park!
Join us for a fun-filled day at the park. Please bring food for you and your family and a blanket.
Friday, November 30th from 11 am to 1 pm
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park
37000 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta
Questions? Contact Kallie at kathrynh@inspireschools.org or Caitlin at caitlinm@inspireschools.org
Holiday Park Day at Spirit Park!
Friday, December 7th at 1 pm - 3 pm
Spirit Park
25507 Normandy Rd., Menifee
Let the kids come play, make cards, and participate in an optional cookie exchange (Bring 2 dozen if desired)
Questions? Contact Jessica Peace at jpeace@inspireschools.org or at (951) 237-3597
Fibonacci Math Inspired Art in the Park
Math meets art as Julie Moses, Artist and Inspire parent, leads a Fibonacci inpsired art activity. We'll learn about Fibonacci and his sequence of numbers and create art inspired by his number sequence. All supplies provided, For students in grades K-12 $10 per student maximum of 20 students.
Organizer:
Debbie Midcalf
Contact No:
760-799-4787
Email:
debram@inspireschools.org
Sign up on Inspiration Station HERE!
Friendship through the ages! December 5th
Ceramics led by Inspire vendor, Old Town Artisan Studio. Parents and children of all ages and the residents of Brookdale Senior Living Community will create pinch pots using clay. The clay will then be glazed and fired and ready for pick up within 2-3 weeks.
December 5th at 3:30 pm
Sign up on Inspiration Station HERE!
King Tut Exhibit and IMAX movie "Mysteries of Egypt" 1/3/19
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH–the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! Discover over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s celebrated tomb–60 of which have never traveled outside of Egypt, until now.
We will begin our trip with a viewing of "Mysteries of Egypt" on their 7 story IMAX screen! Movie begins promptly at 10 am. Please arrive for check in by 9:30 am. After the movie, we will be escorted into the King Tut exhibit at 11 am.
When: Thursday, January 3, 2019
Time: arrive to check in at 9:30 am
Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Cost: $16.45 per person
Bonus! We receive free entry into the Endeavour Exhibit after our tour of the Tut Exhibit.
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
EcoVivarium
Interactive reptile experience. 2 rotations included: hands-on holding and touching the reptiles and fecal lab with microscopes.
This event is specifically for middle school students in grades 6.7.8
***Parents are required to accompany their child and purchase their own ticket for this trip.***
Deadline for booking tickets is December 21st
Use educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
This expedition is an introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils that fits into the NGSS of most grade levels. Begin your expedition in our rock corral with a short presentation about the ways rocks can form and the importance of rocks and minerals as a natural resource. Explorers also meet some fossils up close. At the end of the presentation, Explorers take a short hike up to Dinosaur Mesa learning about a variety of dinosaurs along the way. Once Explorers reach Dino Mesa, each person is given an egg carton to collect twelve rock, mineral or fossil specimens to take home.
Tickets are $9.00 each for Adults and Children. Children ages 2 and under are free but will not participate in the activities and not receive a specimen collection.
Use your educational funds or pay out of pocket HERE
Questions? Contact Cara Schelling at cara@inspireschools.org
2018-2019 Testing Schedule
Lending Library UPDATE!
1315 Corona Point Ct. #102
Corona, CA 92881
The operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm.
You can return INSPIRE purchased items to your HST or at the Lending Library. The online system is NOW LIVE here using your Inspiration Station login information.
Inspire Planners are HERE!
This Week's Vendor Spotlight: Inspiration Education!
This week we are highlighting one of our amazing Field Trip Vendors!
INSPIRATION EDUCATION offers Group Field Trips, Custom Field Trips, Custom Designed Field Trip Printables, Encouragement and Homeschool Tips.
They offer services all over Southern California or the U.S.
Lyvett Chavez builds bridges to help connect a student's education with an experience. She helps families create a learning lifestyle and inspires children to learn with field trips!
Other notes of mention from Lyvett:
- We will be blogging about our RV life at www.onespicybunch.com for families interested in how to Roadschool.
- I also help families with ideas on how to learn at theme parks. This is a service I provide for all families who purchase a field trip package.
Contact info:
Inspiration Education
Website: www.myinspirationeducation.com
Facebook Page: @myinspirationeducation
Email: myinspirationeducation@gmail.com
Field Trip Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fieldtripschooling
If you also wanted to know how we came to be.....here is the link about us. https://www.myinspirationeducation.com/our-story
Here is also our FAQ. https://www.myinspirationeducation.com/faqs
Phone: 909-831-3198
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myinspirationeducation/
This Week's Curriculum Spotlight: Money Munchkids!
Here is what Money Munchkids has to say about their financial literacy curriculum:
Money Munchkids℠ is a company dedicated to teaching kids between K-3rd Grade financial literacy and money management. The goal of Money Munchkids® is to teach children about basic financial terms and principles in order to provide a sound foundation for their lives as adults and the financial responsibilities that await them.
About Money Munchkids℠
Money Munchkids℠ was started in 2013 by Victoria Khaze. After over a year of research and beta testing, she launched the Money Munchkids, starting with the Financial Education Kids Course which has been in several LAUSD schools and recreation centers. Since then we have created educational activity books, educational home kits and a financial education curriculum for school classrooms. Money Munchkids has been featured by CNBC, California Jumpstart for financial education, LA Parent magazine, ADDitude magazine, several parenting websites and radio shows.
Website: https://www.moneymunchkids.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dAHzzzCKybDCWyePVqZ-ji-py7qYh_NxoWUo50BI-CnQPlMBqrGy66Sk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymunchkids/
Educational Website of the Week: TypingClub.com
Some info from their website:
WHAT IS TYPINGCLUB?
TypingClub is the most effective way to learn how to type.
It is web based, and highly effective. TypingClub is (and will always be) free for both individuals and schools.
How Does it Work?
Keep practicing each lesson until you get all five stars. It really doesn't take much to learn, a few minutes a day for one to two weeks and you will be a pro!
Do I need an account?
You do not need to create an account. However, as you go through the lessons, you can create an optional profile in order to save your progress.
Get Started Today HERE
This looks easy peasy and I will be trying this with my 5th grader!
~Audrey
Website: https://www.typingclub.com/
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
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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