Monday, August 29, 2016

Amador Homeschooling Co-op Field Trip to Apple Hill


The field trip consists of a hayride overlooking the apple orchard. The students will get to watch the process of making apple cider, caramel apples and an apple pie. Everyone who participates will receive an Apple for a snack.

Where: High Hill Ranch, 2901 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
When: Tuesday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person

If you would like to go:
RSVP to Cindy Tilton at maycricket72@ gmail.com by September 15th.

Enrichment Activities


Enrollment begins tomorrow! New classes in Folsom and Lodi!

Here is just a taste of what is available:
Cooking, Designing Roller Coasters, Wind Power, Exploring the World, Soccer Training, Dance, Mad Science, Volleyball, First Aid, Japanese Art, Basketball, Engineering Fundamentals with Lego...there is way too much to list!

Helpful links:
Events and activities hub page 
How to order activities video

Classes will be open for registration:
  1. Tuesday, August 30Rescue, Folsom, Concord
  2. Wednesday, August 31 – Carmichael, Fairfield
  3. Thursday, September 1 Lodi, Galt, Roseville, Brentwood/Antioch, Benicia
Activities will be opened one at a time beginning at 8:00 am on these dates. Email with any questions: James Mayo: jmayo@viedu.org or Christina Jonsson: cjonsson@viedu.org.

The Jackson Lego classes are a slightly different because they are the ONLY enrichment class located in Jackson. Here is the information for enrollment on Launchpad:

​Registration will open Friday morning, Sept 2nd.​ Classes are held at Grace Fellowship 8040 S. Hwy 49, Jackson.

Dates: 9/28, 10/19, 11/2, and 12/14
Grades K-4 -  12:10-1:30   LP​#20911
Grades 5 - 10 - 1:40-3pm   LP​#20912
Price:  $66



Do You Need a Laptop?


To rent a new Visions HP Laptop:
  1. Place an order for a new laptop computer in Launchpad, which will be approved by CT. (New Order > More ordering options > Computer Services)
  2. Once the order is approved, skyQ will call the family to set an appointment to return their old desktop or laptop computer (if they have one) and pick up the new one. The Resource Center staff will reverse the retention fee for the returned computer, if the return occurs by Friday, September 2, 2016.

FYI...
Laptop rental is $300 for the year.
Printers are $75 for the year.
Monitors are $90 for the year.
If you need internet service, you can rent a MIFI for $500 for the year. ($50/mo)

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 8/29
Office Day
Available for questions and support

Tuesday
Jackson
Back to School Park Day
Charlotte - 12:30

Wednesday
Ione
Grace - 11:00
Bonnie - 12:05
Khloe & Sadie - 1:10 (Drop in)

Thursday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Leila - 12:05
Jasmine & Roxie - 1:30

Friday
Office Day


Available for questions and support