Monday, December 18, 2017
REACH Classes
What is REACH?
REACH stands for Recreation, Enrichment, and Academic Classes for Homeschooling. It is a program for homeschoolers produced by Amador County Recreation Agency. REACH is a Visions Vendor and classes are $15 each
Spring Semester Classes (Register by Jan. 5th):
Art (2nd - 12th grades)
American Sign Language (7th - 12th grades)
Amador and California History (4th - 8th grades)
Spanish (1st - 12th grades)
Robotics with Legos (4th - 8th grades)
Click here for the REACH program flyer.
2018 Ski Days
From the WIRE...
Visions-Sponsored Home School 2018 Ski Days Announced!
Love to ski or snowboard? Interested in learning how?
Visions Home School students and their immediate family members will have the exciting opportunity to ski or snowboard at our annual Ski Day events!
We are partnering with Sierra-at-Tahoe to sponsor multiple Ski Days this winter. Home school students can use student funds for ski/snowboard lessons, and family members/more experienced students can enjoy winter fun at discounted school group-rates.
2018 Ski Days Dates:
To participate, families need to fill out a Ski Days Order Form (one form for every family member) on the Visions-Sponsored Ski Days event page.
*We will have one make-up date, which will happen ONLY if a regular date is canceled due to weather. Please remember that we can’t control the weather and we will do our best to work through its unpredictability!
Payment & Cancellation Policy Highlights (more details on event page linked above)
If you have any questions, please contact the Home School office at 916-971-5518. We hope you’ll join us for some cool winter fun with your family and friends!
Visions-Sponsored Home School 2018 Ski Days Announced!
Love to ski or snowboard? Interested in learning how?
Visions Home School students and their immediate family members will have the exciting opportunity to ski or snowboard at our annual Ski Day events!
We are partnering with Sierra-at-Tahoe to sponsor multiple Ski Days this winter. Home school students can use student funds for ski/snowboard lessons, and family members/more experienced students can enjoy winter fun at discounted school group-rates.
2018 Ski Days Dates:
- Friday, February 9
- Friday, February 23
- Friday, March 9
- Make-Up Date: Friday, March 16*
To participate, families need to fill out a Ski Days Order Form (one form for every family member) on the Visions-Sponsored Ski Days event page.
*We will have one make-up date, which will happen ONLY if a regular date is canceled due to weather. Please remember that we can’t control the weather and we will do our best to work through its unpredictability!
Payment & Cancellation Policy Highlights (more details on event page linked above)
- Only enrolled students taking a lesson can use student funds. Parents and/or non-enrolled family members will need to pay out of pocket prior to the event date.
- To avoid cancellation of your order and in order to allow Sierra-at-Tahoe sufficient time to hire instructors, payment is due no later than the close of business on the Monday before the ski day date. For example, payment for the February 9th Ski Day is due on Monday, February 5th. Orders are also non-refundable after that time.
- For ski days canceled due to weather/safety concerns, student accounts will NOT be charged and all non-student payments will be transferred to another ski date of your choice. If this happens, please fill out the ski form and in the comments notate that you are transferring your payment from a previous cancellation.
If you have any questions, please contact the Home School office at 916-971-5518. We hope you’ll join us for some cool winter fun with your family and friends!
Enjoy Winter Break!
I know it is a little premature, but this is the last blog post before the holidays.
Have a wonderful, fun, and safe winter break everyone!
(Monday 1/25 - Friday 1/5)
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 12/18
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Virtual
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:30
Thursday
Virtual
Wyatt - 11:00
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Virtual
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:30
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35
Virtual
Wyatt - 11:00
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Monday, December 11, 2017
Upcoming & Notable
The Nutcracker Ballet (San Francisco) - Friday, December 15
End of LP4 - Attendance Due - Friday, December 15
LP5 Begins - Monday, December 18
Winter Break - Monday, December 25 through Friday, January 5
**Semester 1 report cards and grades to be collected during LP5 meeting**
Martin Luther King Day (No School) - Monday, January 15
End of LP5 - Attendance Due & Spring Semester Plans Due - Wednesday, January 24LP6 Begins - Monday, January 29
Mondavi Center - Circa's Carnival of Animals - Monday, January 29
**Semester 2 official work samples to be collected during LP6 meeting**
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 12/11
Virtual
Enos - 9:00
Somerset
Tuesday
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 12:30
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 10:30
Jackson Library
Hunter - 12:15
Jackson Library
Emily - 10:30
Emma - 11:30
Connor- 12:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Friday
Virtual
Enos - 9:00
Somerset
Akira - 12:00
Yarrow & Alder - 1:30
Yarrow & Alder - 1:30
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 12:30
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 10:30
Jackson Library
Hunter - 12:15
Lilly - 1:20
Jezreel - 2:45
ThursdayJezreel - 2:45
Jackson Library
Emily - 10:30
Emma - 11:30
Connor- 12:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Friday
Monday, December 4, 2017
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 12/4
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 10:30
Austin - 12:15
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Wednesday
At Gingerbread House Event
Billy - 11:00
Jackson Library
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Jackson Library
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
David - 3:30 ?
Friday
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 10:30
Austin - 12:15
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Wednesday
At Gingerbread House Event
Billy - 11:00
Jackson Library
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Emily - 2:30
ThursdayJackson Library
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
David - 3:30 ?
Office Day
Monday, November 27, 2017
Testing Update
I was provided this info from our testing coordinator, right before Thanksgiving Break. This change really only affects 11th graders as they will now also be taking the California Science Test CAST.
"I also wanted to announce to all a few spring testing details. First, the SBAC will run the same as it has in past years with grades 3-8 and grade 11 being tested. For the California Science Test (CAST) grades 5 and 8 will be tested as well as grades 11 and 12 at the high school level. This year is still a CAST pilot year, so no scores will be provided, but we are required to test all of our 12th graders. We plan on testing all of our 11th graders as well because they will already be at testing sites and if we test them this year then they do not have to test next year as 12th graders. All 12th graders will be scheduled to test on the last day at each test site (typically Friday)."
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*CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (Language Arts and Math)
*CAST - California Science Test (Field Test = no scores provided)
*PFT - Physical Fitness Test
Which Grades Take Which Tests?
PFT - Grades 5, 7 and 9
CAASPP - Grades 3 - 8 and 11
CAST (field test) - Grades 5, 8, 11 and 12
Let me know if you have questions. I will keep you updated as I get new information.
*CAST - California Science Test (Field Test = no scores provided)
*PFT - Physical Fitness Test
Which Grades Take Which Tests?
PFT - Grades 5, 7 and 9
CAASPP - Grades 3 - 8 and 11
CAST (field test) - Grades 5, 8, 11 and 12
Let me know if you have questions. I will keep you updated as I get new information.
Report Cards
Yes! We have new report cards (again) this year!
Here is the timeline:
- At our LP4 meeting, I'll go over the sample report card with you.
- At our LP5 meeting, I'll collect completed report cards/grades.
You can download samples here:
TK/K Sample Report Card
1st Grade Sample Report Card
2nd Grade Sample Report Card
3rd Grade Sample Report Card
4th Grade Sample Report Card
5th Grade Sample Report Card
6th - 8th Grade Sample Report Card
9th - 12th Grade Sample Report Card
Upcoming & Notable
Scholastic Book Fair - Week of December 4 - 8
Gingerbread House Event - Wednesday, December 6
LifeTouch Picture Day - Thursday, December 7
Final Spelling Bee - Friday, December 8
The Nutcracker Ballet (San Francisco) - Friday, December 15
End of LP4 - Attendance Due- Friday, December 15
LP5 Begins - Monday, December 18
Winter Break - Monday, December 25 through Friday, January 5
Martin Luther King Day (No School) - Monday, January 15
End of LP5 - Attendance Due & Spring Semester Plans Due- Wednesday, January 24LP6 Begins - Monday, January 29
Mondavi Center - Circa's Carnival of Animals - Monday, January 29
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 11/27
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00 (12:30?)
Wednesday
Ione
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:15
Thursday
Ione
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00 (12:30?)
Wednesday
Ione
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:15
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35
Ione
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Monday, November 13, 2017
Gingerbread House Event
Coming Soon!
Gingerbread House Decorating and Talent Show
December 6
9:30 - 12:30
Grace Church in Jackson
Enroll in Launchpad using event #24713
***Sign up on or before November 17***
Upcoming & Notable
Parent Meet-Up - Galt - Tuesday, November 14
End of LP3 - Attendance Due- Friday, November 17
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 20 - Friday November 24
Scholastic Book Fair - Week of December 4 - 8
Gingerbread House Event - Wednesday, December 6
LifeTouch Picture Day - Thursday, December 7
Final Spelling Bee - Friday, December 8
End of LP4 - Attendance Due- Friday, December 15
LP5 Begins - Monday, December 18
Winter Break - Monday, December 25 through Friday, January 5
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 11/13
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Ione - Clark's Corner
Khloe & Sadie - 1:30
Leila - 3:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Wyatt - 11:00
Thursday
Office Day
Friday
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Ione - Clark's Corner
Khloe & Sadie - 1:30
Leila - 3:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Wyatt - 11:00
Office Day
Friday
Office Day
Monday, November 6, 2017
Student IDs
Now that the school year is starting to settle down, I've had a few families ask about getting IDs. Here is the info...
Getting a Visions student ID is easy! All you have to do is take a picture that follows these guidelines, and text, or email it to me. I will take care of the rest. IDs will come in the mail to the address you have on file.
Currently, there is no deadline on ordering a student ID.
Upcoming & Notable
Mondavi MOMIX - Wednesday, November 8
Veterans Day - No School - Friday, November 10
Parent Meet-Up - Galt - Tuesday, November 14
End of LP3 - Attendance Due- Friday, November 17
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 20 - Friday November 24
Scholastic Book Fair - Week of December 4 - 8
Gingerbread House Event - Wednesday, December 6
LifeTouch Picture Day - Thursday, December 7
Final Spelling Bee - Friday, December 8
End of LP4 - Attendance Due- Friday, December 15
LP5 Begins - Monday, December 18
Winter Break - Monday, December 25 through Friday, January 5
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/06
Office Day
Virtual
Yarrow & Alder - 3:30
Tuesday
Virtual
Maya - 10:00
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Akira - 1:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Justin - 11:00
Hunter - 12:15
Thursday
Virtual
Connor- 11:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Emma - 3:00
Friday
Office Day
Virtual
Yarrow & Alder - 3:30
Virtual
Maya - 10:00
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Akira - 1:00
Wednesday
Virtual
Justin - 11:00
Hunter - 12:15
Thursday
Virtual
Connor- 11:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Emma - 3:00
Veteran's Day - No School
Monday, October 30, 2017
Testing Info
Many families have been asking me for information about testing so that they can plan and practice.
Here is what I have. Please keep in mind that things might change:
*CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (Language Arts and Math)
*CAST - California Science Test
*PFT - Physical Fitness Test
Which Grades Take Which Tests?
PFT - Grades 5, 7 and 9
CAASPP - Grades 3 - 8 and 11
CAST (field test) - Grades 5, 8, 11 and 12
Jackson - Grace Church - March 14
Rescue - Foothills Methodist Church - March 7
CAASPP/CAST* Testing
Jackson - Grace Church - April 10 - 13
Rescue - Foothills Methodist Church - April 17 - 20
Make-ups (Carmichael, Concord, Fair Oaks, Lodi, Rescue) - May 8 - 10
PFT*
Tentative Dates and Times
El Dorado Hills - Promontory Comm Park - 3/13 @ 9:00 am
Lodi - Katzakian Park - 3/22 @ 9:00 am
Elk Grove - Derr-Okamoto - 3/22 @ 1:00 pm
Sacramento - Howe Park - 3/21 @ 9:00 am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Park - 3/7 @ 1:00 pm
CAASPP Practice and Training Tests
CAST Info
PFT Info
Virtual Meetings - Repost
Using Zoom has worked pretty well so far! I really enjoyed last week's virtual meetings. I'm just reposting this info for those who have meetings this week.
Zoom has some resources on it's website. One of the best is 53 second video on Joining a Meeting. I highly suggest that you watch this one as it walks you through what will happen when you click on the invitation I'll be sending via email. There are also videos on how to configure your audio, use the meeting controls, and share your screen.
How to prepare for our virtual meetings for parents/guardians:
- Expect some difficulties. The first meeting (or two) may need some trouble shooting. The more we expect this possibility, the less frustrating it will be.
- Gather questions and concerns you might have.
- If possible, fill out your PE log and Progress/Grade tab and log attendance before the meeting. If that is not possible, please have your activities and grades ready so we can input them together. Also, have your Launchpad parent account sign in info on hand so I can walk you though logging attendance if you don't get the chance to do it prior to the meeting.
- Have your phone on hand. The worst that could happen is that we have a phone meeting and I help you log onto Zoom at our next face to face.
How to prepare for our virtual meetings for students:
Have your work ready to share. You can do this a number of ways:
- You can hold work, projects or pictures up to the computer to show me
- You can share your screen if you have work or pictures on your computer
- You can play and instrument, sing a song, or show me a dance or PE move
- You can read a book
- You can demonstrate your math skills (Zoom has a whiteboard that you can write on!)
- You can take over the controls and show me a website that you have been using
- You can even ask for help with any of your school work!
Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. I'm here to help.
Reminder: Household Data Survey Due Today
Here is a copy of the email Visions sent out:
Hello Visions Family -
Hello Visions Family -
We need your help. The State of California requires all schools to collect Household Income Data from families each year. In previous years, Visions collected this data via a Supplemental Student Home Survey Form. This form was a manual process and was always a difficult task to complete. This process has now been greatly improved.
Visions uses this information to qualify for funding that is used for tutoring, field trips, and more. This funding is very significant to our school. By submitting the electronic form, you ensure that Visions continues to provide the following resources and benefits:
- Student budgets
- Tutoring
- Curriculum
- Technology/computers
- Teacher support
- Field trips, field days, and other academic enrichments activities
- College course reimbursement
To qualify for this funding, Visions needs to receive a completed electronic form by a parent/guardian for each student. Please know that this data is kept confidential and is only used to report data to the State for school funding purposes.
We know that you want every resource possible available for your child’s education. Please review the following instructions and complete the following steps explained below prior to October 24th, so that we can meet the State's deadline of October 31st.
YOUR ACTION:
First, you will need to login to your parent account via Launchpad and then click on the School Pathways icon (as shown below) to take you into the parent portal. Please note that this will only work via the parent portal. It will not work via the student portal.
If you need your Launchpad login information, please contact your CT for username information.
If you have forgotten your password, you can use the "Forgot Password" link on the Launchpad login screen.
After logging in, this is a FOUR step process. It should only take a few minutes of your time.
1. If you haven't already logged into your parent portal as explained in the steps above, here is a link that takes you directly into the School Pathways Parent Portal.
However, for the link to work you already need to be logged into Launchpad as mentioned above.
2. Click on the Household Data Collection Link in the parent portal. Please note that students will not have access to this via the student portal.
3. If the Sign Status shows "Yes"- no further action is needed. If the Sign Status shows "No", then please click on the "Sign Document" line. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE STUDENTS, YOU WILL NEED TO FILL OUT, SIGN AND SUBMIT FOR EACH STUDENT.
4. The parent then indicates the number of household members(1) and the income level on the form(2)and then signs the form and types their name in the box(3), and clicks SUBMIT AGREEMENT(4).
Then you are finished. Remember - if you have multiple students at Visions In Education, a form needs to be filled out for each student.
If you have any questions or concerns, please talk with your CT. Thank you so much for your time and participation.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/30
Office Day
Tuesday
Virtual Meetings
Billy - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Virtual Meetings
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Thursday
Virtual Meetings
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Office Day
Tuesday
Virtual Meetings
Billy - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Virtual Meetings
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Thursday
Virtual Meetings
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Monday, October 23, 2017
LP2 Attendance
Please take a minute to verify your LP2 attendance. All you have to do is check that you logged attendance for LP2 and that it is accurate.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Zoom Room Meetings
After some challenges with Google Hangouts during our initial virtual meetings last week, I've decided to try something new. It's called Zoom. It has some benefits over Google Hangouts, so we're going to give it a try.
Zoom has some resources on it's website. One of the best is 53 second video on Joining a Meeting. I highly suggest that you watch this one as it walks you through what will happen when you click on the invitation I'll be sending via email. There are also videos on how to configure your audio, use the meeting controls, and share your screen.
How to prepare for our virtual meetings for parents/guardians:
- Expect some difficulties. The first meeting (or two) may need some trouble shooting. The more we expect this possibility, the less frustrating it will be.
- Gather questions and concerns you might have.
- If possible, fill out your PE log and Progress/Grade tab and log attendance before the meeting. If that is not possible, please have your activities and grades ready so we can input them together. Also, have your Launchpad parent account sign in info on hand so I can walk you though logging attendance if you don't get the chance to do it prior to the meeting.
- Have your phone on hand. The worst that could happen is that we have a phone meeting and I help you log onto Zoom at our next face to face.
How to prepare for our virtual meetings for students:
Have your work ready to share. You can do this a number of ways:
- You can hold work, projects or pictures up to the computer to show me
- You can share your screen if you have work or pictures on your computer
- You can play and instrument, sing a song, or show me a dance or PE move
- You can read a book
- You can demonstrate your math skills (Zoom has a whiteboard that you can write on!)
- You can take over the controls and show me a website that you have been using
- You can even ask for help with any of your school work!
Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. I'm here to help.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/23
Pine Grove
Billy - 10:30
Office Day
Tuesday
Zoom Room
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Zoom Room
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:15
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35
Thursday
Zoom Room
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Pine Grove
Office Day
Tuesday
Zoom Room
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Zoom Room
Jaxon - 12
Charlotte - 1:15
Zoom Room
Jasmine & Roxy - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Monday, October 16, 2017
Upcoming & Notable
LP3 Begins - Monday, October 23
Sly Park Environmental Camp - Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
Visions Blood Drive - Tuesday, October 31
Fame - Wednesday, November 1
Preliminary Spelling Bee - Carmichael - Friday, November 3
Mondavi MOMIX - Wednesday, November 8
Veterans Day - No School - Friday, November 10
Parent Meet-Up - Galt - Tuesday, November 14
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 20 - Friday November 24
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 27
LP3 Virtual Meetings - Reminder
This year Visions has allowed all CTs to hold two meetings, per semester, virtually. In order to ease any nervousness about this process and iron out some inevitable issues, I have decided to hold all LP3 meetings virtually. This way we get to try out the process early in the year and get a feel for how it will work for us.
At this point, I'm thinking we will hold the meetings using Google Hangouts. Although if FaceTime or Skype, or even another service seems better, we may change over.
What to expect:
- We will plan to hold your LP3 meeting at the regularly scheduled time (unless it is inconvenient and you would like to change. Just let me know! It is much easier to reschedule virtual meetings than face-to-face meetings.)
- You will need access to a computer or tablet, with a camera and audio capabilities, that is connected to the internet. Although you could use a smart phone if it is the only option you have.
- You will receive an invitation to a Google Hangout via email. All you should need to do is follow the link and the instructions provided. (Hopefully!) If you have never attended a Google Hangout before, you may need to download the app.
- You can expect your invitation email no later than the evening before our scheduled meeting date. Let me know if you would like it further in advance so you can practice accessing the room.
- Let's try to use the first 20 to 30 minutes for parent/guardian connecting, navigating and troubleshooting as well as other school business (attendance, semester plans, questions, work samples, etc.)
- Let's try to have the rest of the meeting for student show and tell. They show work and talk about what they have been doing.
- Have your phone ready in case we need to troubleshoot.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/16
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Virtual
Leila - 11:00
Connor - 12:30
Wednesday
Office Day
Thursday
Office Day
Friday
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Virtual
Leila - 11:00
Connor - 12:30
Wednesday
Office Day
Office Day
Friday
Virtual
Khloe & Sadie - 10:00 - Pending reschedule
Monday, October 9, 2017
Share of the Week
Have something cool to share? A resource, a field trip, a class, activity or vendor to recommend? Email me, and I'll post it on the blog under Share of the Week.
This week's share is from Shelly Zabawa.
It is a super cool (and free) calendar binder pack produced by motherhoodonadime.com
There are 38 printable pages included in the calendar binder pack. Just print what you need!
• 2017-2018 Calendar with dates for tracing (12 pages)
• 2017 – 2018 Calendar without dates (so your child can fill them in)
• Fix the Sentence
• Number of the Day Math and Calendar page
• 100 Days of School
• Today’s Date
• Days of School Tally
• Weather Graph
• Word of the Day Form
• Place Value Words
• Phone and Address Sheet
• Months and Days of the Week Sheet
• Weekly Calendar
• Goal Sheet
• Idea List
• Reading List
This week's share is from Shelly Zabawa.
It is a super cool (and free) calendar binder pack produced by motherhoodonadime.com
There are 38 printable pages included in the calendar binder pack. Just print what you need!
• 2017-2018 Calendar with dates for tracing (12 pages)
• 2017 – 2018 Calendar without dates (so your child can fill them in)
• Fix the Sentence
• Number of the Day Math and Calendar page
• 100 Days of School
• Today’s Date
• Days of School Tally
• Weather Graph
• Word of the Day Form
• Place Value Words
• Phone and Address Sheet
• Months and Days of the Week Sheet
• Weekly Calendar
• Goal Sheet
• Idea List
• Reading List
Suitable for K-3, some pages suitable for grades 4 & 5 as well.
Thank you Shelly!
Student IDs
Getting a Visions student ID is easy! All you have to do is take a picture that follows these guidelines, and text or email it to me. I will take care of the rest. IDs will come in the mail to the address you have on file.
Currently, there is no deadline on ordering a student ID.
Harvest Festival This Friday!
From the Wire...(edited)
Visions is excited to invite Home School families to join us for autumn fun and harvest games at our biggest event of year.
To be held in Sacramento on October 13, the Harvest Festival gives kids the opportunity to participate in a multitude of games and activities that include tossing games, fishing booth, cake walk, face painting, crafts, bowling, and a whole bunch more. Kids will receive tickets at each booth to exchange for prizes at the end of the event.
Carnival-style cotton candy and popcorn will also be available for the day that is topped off with a barbecue lunch of hot dogs and chips.
How to Register
The Sacramento-area festival will be held at First Baptist Church, 4401 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a no-fee event, but we need a people-count to help us plan for games, food, and staffing. Register your family by filling out the registration form on the Harvest Festival – Sacramento page.
Don't forget to bring a completed Field Trip Permission Form to the event.
We Need Help - Student Volunteers Needed
To make this a fun and successful event for kids, we’re calling on 8-12 grade students to volunteer. Students will get to be a part of the excitement of the day with duties that include running a game booth or activity (with CT supervision), craft oversight or face painting, and helping with event set up and tear down.
This is the best kind of community service because it helps put a smile on kids’ faces. This is also a great opportunity to meet other students from your area with a free lunch and snacks provided. AND volunteers will be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize!
To sign up to volunteer, fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form here.
Visions is excited to invite Home School families to join us for autumn fun and harvest games at our biggest event of year.
To be held in Sacramento on October 13, the Harvest Festival gives kids the opportunity to participate in a multitude of games and activities that include tossing games, fishing booth, cake walk, face painting, crafts, bowling, and a whole bunch more. Kids will receive tickets at each booth to exchange for prizes at the end of the event.
Carnival-style cotton candy and popcorn will also be available for the day that is topped off with a barbecue lunch of hot dogs and chips.
How to Register
The Sacramento-area festival will be held at First Baptist Church, 4401 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a no-fee event, but we need a people-count to help us plan for games, food, and staffing. Register your family by filling out the registration form on the Harvest Festival – Sacramento page.
Don't forget to bring a completed Field Trip Permission Form to the event.
We Need Help - Student Volunteers Needed
To make this a fun and successful event for kids, we’re calling on 8-12 grade students to volunteer. Students will get to be a part of the excitement of the day with duties that include running a game booth or activity (with CT supervision), craft oversight or face painting, and helping with event set up and tear down.
This is the best kind of community service because it helps put a smile on kids’ faces. This is also a great opportunity to meet other students from your area with a free lunch and snacks provided. AND volunteers will be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize!
To sign up to volunteer, fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form here.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/09
Office Day
Somerset
Yarrow & Alder - 3:30
Tuesday
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 1:30
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Jackson Library
Emma - 11:30
Austin - 12:30
Connor - 12:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Somerset
Yarrow & Alder - 3:30
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 1:30
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Hunter - 12:15
Lilly - 1:20
Jezreel - 2:30
ThursdayLilly - 1:20
Jezreel - 2:30
Jackson Library
Emma - 11:30
Austin - 12:30
Friday
Harvest Festival
Monday, October 2, 2017
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 10/2
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Plymouth
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Jackson Library
Billy - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Leila - 11
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Office Day
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Plymouth
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Jackson Library
Billy - 11:00
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Emily - 2:30
ThursdayEmily - 2:30
Ione - Clark's
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Office Day - Available for questions!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
FAME
Fine Arts Mini Experience
Join us at the Amador Center (Grace Fellowship – 8040 S. Hwy 49, Jackson, 95642) for fun and informative sessions about music and art. This event is open to grades K - 8+. Each FAME session includes a lesson about an artist and a musician, which will be followed by a hands-on art lesson with materials provided for each student. This is a relaxed atmosphere where students and parents can come together to meet other families. Kirstin Leggett will be sharing her talents with us for this event.
Class Time: 9:30 - 10:45
Cost for four classes: $20 – Enroll in Launchpad Event ID #24715
Each lesson consists of:
- Introductory segment (skit, presentation, etc.)
- Information about a selected composer and artist of same genre, timeline
- References to elements of art (line, texture, composition, etc.)
- Large reproductions of featured art, featured music, pictures of artist/composer
- Individual student art projects emphasizing the same featured concepts
Class #1 – October 4:
(FAME IV "St. Louis Blues" by W.C Hardy, and "Marilyn Monroe"
by Andy Warhol Lunch provided (open to all students.)
Class#2 – November 1:
(FAME IV) "The Four Seasons: Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, and
"Woman in Blue" by Jan Vermeer
Gingerbread Houses December 6: Additional Fee - $15.00 - **Please enroll in Launchpad - Event ID #24713
- Gingerbread Houses from 9:30 – 11:30
- Party & Talent Event following at 11:30
- Refreshments provided
Class #3 – April 4:
(FAME IV) "Ritual Fire Dance" from El Amor Brujo by Manuel
de Falla, and "Portrait of a Woman" by Pablo Picasso
Class #4 – May 9:
(FAME V): "Air" from the "Water Music Suite" by
Frederich Handel, and "Breezing Up by Winslow Homer
Lunch provided (open to all students)
If you have any questions, please contact Traci Muldery, CT (209) 217-6538.
Homework Help for Grades 6-12
Visions Offers FREE Virtual or Phone Homework Help for All Students in Grades 6 -12!
This hotline allows students to receive tutoring if they are unable to travel to one of our sites for face-to-face tutoring.
INSTRUCTIONS
Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Homework Hotline for both telephone and virtual tutoring.
REQUEST TUTORING
Please submit a request through the form below and you will get a call back (usually within 30 minutes) to schedule your tutoring session.
Homework Help Form
Policy for use of this service:
This service is to help students who encounter difficulties working through their homework. This service is not for students who need extensive help with their homework; students who need additional help must contact their CT and arrange for other support.
This service is only for students in grades 6-12. Students in grades 6-8 must have a parent present in the room to speak with the tutor.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 9/25
Ione
Luke, Alex & Jacob - 11:00
Jasmine & Roxie - 2:00
Tuesday
Ione
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Ione - Clark's
Jaxon - 12
Ione - Home
Thursday
Personal Day - I will be available for help and questions, but responses may be delayed.
Friday
CT Meeting
Ione
Luke, Alex & Jacob - 11:00
Jasmine & Roxie - 2:00
Tuesday
Ione
Joseph & Alex - 11:00
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 1:00
Wednesday
Ione - Clark's
Jaxon - 12
Ione - Home
Charlotte - 1:15
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35
Personal Day - I will be available for help and questions, but responses may be delayed.
Friday
CT Meeting
Monday, September 18, 2017
Amador County Farm Day
Each year, Amador County Farm Day hosts nearly 400 students to teach and show them the diversity of products that are made from agriculture. Students spend the day learning about farms, ranches, and how food gets to the table. They also learn about the biodiversity of Amador’s regions, from timber forests to croplands. There are several interactive stations that satisfy state curriculum standards, demonstrating to the children how agriculture gets from the farm to their forks.
http://ucanr.edu/sites/AmadorFarmDay/
Sutter's Fort Registration Now Open
From the WIRE...
Up for an Unforgettable Experience: Sutter’s Fort Registration Now Open
Experience what life in early-California felt like at the historically immersive Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program.
For 24 hours, students and parents will have the unique opportunity to portray characters of 1840s California while partaking in various trade activities and entertainment. Open to K-8 students and hosted by Sacramento’s Sutter’s Fort, the overnight program will make the era that defines California history come to life!
One parent per family is required to attend with their student and to work at a station assigned by the group coordinator. In order to fully capture the Gold Rush experience, families are invited to come dressed in period clothing.
The cost to participate is $140, payable with student funds. There is also an opportunity for 9-12th grade Home School students to attend as an apprentice who works at a station, the cost of which is $80, also payable with student funds. There is no fee for participating parents.
To learn more and to register, fill out the enrollment form on the Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program page (note: do not register on the living history website!).
Up for an Unforgettable Experience: Sutter’s Fort Registration Now Open
Experience what life in early-California felt like at the historically immersive Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program.
For 24 hours, students and parents will have the unique opportunity to portray characters of 1840s California while partaking in various trade activities and entertainment. Open to K-8 students and hosted by Sacramento’s Sutter’s Fort, the overnight program will make the era that defines California history come to life!
One parent per family is required to attend with their student and to work at a station assigned by the group coordinator. In order to fully capture the Gold Rush experience, families are invited to come dressed in period clothing.
The cost to participate is $140, payable with student funds. There is also an opportunity for 9-12th grade Home School students to attend as an apprentice who works at a station, the cost of which is $80, also payable with student funds. There is no fee for participating parents.
To learn more and to register, fill out the enrollment form on the Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program page (note: do not register on the living history website!).
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 9/18
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Ione
Charlotte - 11:00
Khloe & Sadie - 12:00
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Wednesday
Office Day
Thursday
Office Day
Friday
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael
Tuesday
Ione
Charlotte - 11:00
Khloe & Sadie - 12:00
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Wednesday
Office Day
Office Day
Friday
Office Day
Monday, September 11, 2017
Enrichment Activities
Visions enrichment activities in Galt, Fairfield and Carmichael are now open for registration. Theatre and concert events often have their own dates for registration. See the HUB for more information.
Remember, if there are no activities or events near you, you can purchase a voucher for enrichment vendors in your area.
New this year - you can get reimbursed for up to $500 in non-vendor educational activities.
What will be approvable?
Sservices provided by vendors not contracted with Visions In Education (not in Launchpad or on the Vision’s website). Services will be reimbursed only AFTER the completion of services. Eligible services must meet these criteria:
- Service is an enrichment activity (may supplement a core academic class).
- Service is provided by an individual directly to the student.
- Service must be in support of a course on student’s MA.
- Exclusions - non-instructionally related services, religious services, or services provided by family members or Vision’s employees. In addition, expenditures are not allowed for team sports fees, enrollment and/or registration fees of any type, or for materials or equipment fees.
Not Sure?? - If you want to confirm that your request will be approved prior to the service being provided, please submit an email to voucherquestions@viedu.org listing the following:
- Student name, student ID #
- Vendor name, phone # and vendor website
- Complete description of the service being provided and services dates
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 9/11
Office Day
Tuesday
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 12:45
Yarrow & Alder - 2:00
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Jackson Library
Emma - 11:30
Connor - 12:30
Emily - 1:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Tuesday
Pollock Pines
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Maya - 12:45
Yarrow & Alder - 2:00
Wednesday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Hunter - 12:15
Lilly - 1:20
Jezreel - 2:30
ThursdayLilly - 1:20
Jezreel - 2:30
Jackson Library
Emma - 11:30
Connor - 12:30
Emily - 1:30
Wyatt - 2:00
Friday
Office Day
Sunday, September 3, 2017
School Work Sample Packets
To simplify the submission of the "official" fall and spring work samples, I have created/compiled work sample packets. You can download and print these to submit to me at our LP2 meeting, or earlier if it is convenient.
School Work Sample Packet Instructions:
1. Download and print the appropriate work sample packet below*
2. Have your student complete the worksheets
3. Grade/comment in a different color than the student worked
4. Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets
5. Please leave upper right corner blank for label
6. Submit to me at LP2 meeting or earlier if it is convenient
*If you can’t download and print, let me know and I will print and mail the packet to you. Color printing is not necessary.
If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum, feel free! Just remember:
- Samples cannot be from a religious publisher (handouts, worksheets with publisher’s name on them), handwritten work on blank or lined paper that is from religious curriculum but is not addressing religious themes is fine
- Samples must be of the same state standards as listed on your semester plan
- Samples cannot be a test or multiple choice, they must show student work (Samples where student just matches, underlines, circles items is not sufficient, there must be some written work on the page)
- All instructions above apply
TK/K Work Sample Packet
1st Grade Work Sample Packet
2nd Grade Work Sample Packet
3rd Grade Work Sample Packet
4th Grade Work Sample Packet
5th Grade Work Sample Packet
6th Grade Work Sample Packet
7th Grade Work Sample Packet
8th Grade Work Sample Packet
9-12 Work Sample Folder
Please let me know if you have questions, comments or see any errors. Thanks!
Online Attendance
Attendance is now handled online. Try it now, it's easy!
How to record your attendance:
1) Sign in to Launchpad.
The information on the top of the activity log page defaults to the LP we are in. You won't need to change anything here unless you are reporting attendance for a different LP. (For example: We are in LP2 but you are recording attendance for the last few days of LP1) And even then, you would just change the "Select a Learning Period" drop down menu.
Check the boxes to record attendance. Or even easier, click on the "Check All" box at the bottom!
How to record your attendance:
1) Sign in to Launchpad.
2) Click on the School Pathways icon.
3) Click on "Activity Log"
The information on the top of the activity log page defaults to the LP we are in. You won't need to change anything here unless you are reporting attendance for a different LP. (For example: We are in LP2 but you are recording attendance for the last few days of LP1) And even then, you would just change the "Select a Learning Period" drop down menu.
4) Scroll down to the calendar
5) Scroll back up a little to find the "Save Changes" button. Click it and voila, you are done!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help.
This Week's Meeting Schedule
Monday 9/4
Labor Day - School Closed
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
Grace & Faith - 1:30
Plymouth
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Jackson Library
Billy - 11:00
Ione - Clark's
Leila - 11
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Labor Day - School Closed
Tuesday
Ione
Wesley - 11:00
Austin - 12:15
Plymouth
David - 3:30
Wednesday
Jackson Library
Billy - 11:00
Isabeau & McKenna - 12:05
Emily - 2:30
ThursdayEmily - 2:30
Ione - Clark's
Leila - 11
Lucas - 12:05
Charles & Ella - 1:30
Friday
Office Day - Available for questions!
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