Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Academy Transfer and Lottery Information


Academy Transfer Requests (for 8th graders and high schoolers that wish to transfer to the 9-12 Independent Study Academy or the EDGE Academy)

Academy Transfer Requests must be submitted by the family via email to their Principal by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in order to have priority enrollment.

The Lottery
Visions In Education will be conducting our annual Enrollment Lottery on Friday, March 27, 2020. In order to be included in the lottery, applications must be completed with the supporting documents submitted AND verified by our enrollment staff by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.

Continuing Students and Siblings
Continuing students are NOT subject to the lottery.  
Siblings of continuing students must have their applications completed with the supporting documents submitted and verified by our enrollment staff by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in order to bypass the lottery.

Please see the Wire's 2020 Lottery page for more information.

Ordering Reminders

It is getting closer to the deadline for ordering this year and I have a few reminders...




The last day to order curriculum, vouchers and computer equipment for this year is April 3.






You can order vouchers for services through June 30, with this year's funds, but you need to order them by April 3

Voucher Ordering Instructions






You can submit reimbursement requests through Launchpad until June 30, 2020 for community college, enrichment services, parent training, K12 or parent field trip reimbursement.


You can use up to $500 of your school funds to get reimbursed for educational services that are offered from non-Visions vendors.

Enrichment Reimbursement Information

Enrichment Services Approved/Unapproved List

Reimbursement Request Instructions (how to enter in Launchpad)





Family Sponsored Field Trip Policies






Please let me know if you have questions!

Monday, March 2, 2020

Upcoming & Notable

Have an event, activity or deadline (doesn't have to be Visions' sponsored) you think other families would like to know about? Let me know and I will post it here! 



Rescue Project and Performance Fair - Wednesday, March 11
Last Day to Add a New Voucher Vendor - Friday, March 13
Ski Day - Friday, March 13
Alliance Redwoods Environmental Science Camp - Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19
Curriculum Vendor Fair & Lifetouch picture day - Wednesday, March 18 - Carmichael
LP8 Begins - Monday, March 23
Test Practice and PFT Testing - Monday, March 23, Grace Church in Jackson (PFT is for grades 5, 7, and 9) - More info to come.
Ski Day - Friday, March 27


Last Day to Order Curriculum, Computers & Vouchers! - Friday, April 3
Spring Break - April 6 - 10
LP 9 Begins - Monday, April 20
Early Ordering Begins - Curriculum and partner vendors only, and summer vouchers for July and August services - Monday, April 22 (This date was changed because the "new" Launchpad will be up and running for early ordering. More info to come.)
FAME - Wednesday, April 29th, 9:00 lesson on Monet at 9:00.  Families can still  sign up and attend, contact Traci, at 209-217-6538
Break-Out Box - 10:00  Wednesday, April 29th, Break-out Math Box for students in grades 6-8. Free to attend
High School Preparation - Wednesday, April 29th, 2:30.  Very special presentation by our counselor, Deanna Stevenson, to share information about high school requirements, and high school planning information.  Please respond to Deanna's email sent Feb. 11 and RSVP.  



Testing in Jackson - Tuesday, May 5th - Friday, May 8th,
*8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Wednesday, May 6th, 12:30 - 1:30. (Tentative, more info to come.)
*Jackson Field Day - Thursday, May 14, Minnie Provis Park, 71 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA (Possible change to presentation day at the Dalton Center in Jackson!) More info to come.
LP 10 Begins - Monday, May 18
Memorial Day - No School, Monday, May 25

*These dates are tentative.


This Week's Meeting Schedule

LP7 Agenda - Test Prep (grades 3-8 and 11)

Monday 3/2
Office Day

Tuesday 
Virtual
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 11:00
Jasmine, Roxie & Fiona - 2:00

Wednesday 
Virtual
Jacob - 11:00 
Uriah - 12:05
Ella - 2:15

Thursday
Virtual
Leila - 11:00
Jaxon & Sarah - 12:00
Jacob - 2:15?
Charlotte - 2:30

Friday
Office Day
Virtual
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 11:00