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 30 – Rescue, 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

Semester Plans

Returning Families: I have created and shared your semester plans. If you are a returning family and didn't get yours, please let me know.

New Families: I plan to share and explain your semester plan at our first meeting. If you would like it earlier, just send me an email and I'll get it out to you.


Reminder: We want to have the Fall plan complete by the end of LP1, and the Spring plan complete by the end of LP5.

Our First Meeting

Thank you to everyone who has had the chance to reply to the proposed meeting schedule!
If you haven't had the chance, please take a minute to do so now: Meeting Schedule

Once I get everyone set, I'll begin to pencil in the dates for the rest of the year.

A Few Things to Note:

• Testing dates and some activities and events that I am required to attend have not been scheduled yet, and they often cause some rescheduling issues
• LP 10 is only 12 days. Yep, 12 DAYS! We are going to have to figure out what to do about that, maybe hold our own Park Day or do a drop off. There is no way to have a full, regular meeting schedule in 12 days :) 

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 8/22
Ms. Bryon in Carmichael for Professional Development

Tuesday
Office Day 
Available for questions and support

Wednesday
Anywhere
Available for before school meetings.
Call, text, or email to schedule

Thursday
Ione
Charlotte - 11:00
Clark's Corner
Drop in Meet and Greet - 12:30

Friday
Office Day
Available for questions and support

Welcome Back to School

I hope your summer was splendid, and I look forward to catching up with you and hearing all about it!  For the most part, I spent time with friends and family and rode my horses. I even began taking Cowboy Dressage lessons! It was a super few months, but I am ready for the Fall and the cooler temperatures.

I’m anticipating a great year, and it starts NOW! Well, almost ;-) You don’t begin for another two weeks...the first OFFICIAL day of school for you is the 29th, which is a Monday.   I, however, am officially back to work today.  I will start the day off making phone calls, beginning with families who are brand-new to Visions, followed closely by those who have an urgent need to speak with me, so holler if that is you!  On Tuesday the 16th, I have Teacher Inservice/Professional Development all day down in Carmichael.  I will continue my calls on Wednesday and Thursday, and anticipate getting to everyone by the end of the day on the 18th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know, so that I can add you to my more “urgent” list for this week's calls. When we speak, we’ll discuss curriculum, lesson plans, meeting dates and times, and anything else you have on your mind.

Until then, I want to welcome you back and let you know I’m excited to see you guys again soon!

All my best,
Tamsen

Back to School Park Day

Bring your family and a picnic lunch.

Check out the new Enrichment Activities, meet and network with other Visions Families, CTs and Local Area Vendors.

Tuesday, August 30
10:30 to 12:30
Detert Park, Jackson
560 North Highway 49/88, Jackson, 95642
No Registration Required.

Back to School Resources

Here is a list of links you might find helpful:

• 2016/17 School Year Calendar
• Home School Academy Parent Training Videos
• Helpful Home School Documents Quick Links (Learning Units and Standards on second and third page)
• Ordering Reference Guide
• Instructional Materials & Services Purchasing Policies
• Home School Academy Purchasing Matrix

2016-17 School Calendars

2016-17 School Year Calendar

2016-17 Learning Period Calendar

Happy Summer!

Thank you all for a great year. I had a wonderful time being part of your educational experience this year and am looking forward to working with those of you who are returning next year. For all of you who are leaving Visions, I will miss you :)

Have a wonderful summer!

Dates to Note...

• Last Day of School - Friday, June 3rd - THIS FRIDAY!
• Last Day of Pre-Ordering - Friday, June 3rd
• Remote Book Return - Thursday June 9th - Jackson 9:00 to 11:00; Rescue 1:00 to 3:00
• Book Sale in Carmichael - Thursday, June 16th

• Regular Ordering Begins (including vouchers) - Thursday, July 7th

• CTs to Contact Families - Friday, August 19th
• First Day of School - Monday, August 29th

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 5/30
Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday
Ione
Khloe & Sadie - 11:00
Alexis and Tyler - 1:00
Leila - 2:30

Wednesday
Visions Graduation Ceremony in Sacramento

Thursday
Jackson Library
William - 11:30
Wyatt - 12:30
Matthew & Marie - 2:00
Emily - 3:30

Friday - Last Day of School!
Ione
Zora - 12:00
Lilly - 1:00
Gage - 3:00

Field Day This Thursday

One of the highlights of Visions’ annual events is Spring Field Days, a fun day of field games and activities organized by Visions staff and held at a variety of parks throughout our service area. This is a great opportunity for students and families to get to know and network with other home school families. And for kids to expend some energy!

Games are supervised by Visions CTs and staff, and the day ends with a family barbecue of hot dogs, chips, and lemonade. You won’t want to miss this day of fun and activities!

Important Details
Where: Detert Park, Jackson
When: Thursday, May 26, from 9:30 to 12:30

Come Prepared to Play
•WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES! Students will compete in a variety of field games, so it’s important they come prepared to play. All participating children must wear closed-toe, sports shoes.
•Adults are also asked to wear athletic shoes for a planned child-parent activity.
•Visions will provide water and snacks for participating students.

Networking & Family Barbecue
•While your kids are playing, take advantage of the opportunity to network with CTs, Administrators and other Visions home school families.
•A family barbecue will be offered from 12-12:30. Vegetarian option is available. Please RSVP your food choice in Registration Form below.
Home School Curriculum Preview
•Visit with a Visions curriculum expert and preview some of the newest Home School curriculum for 2016-17.

How to Enroll
The Spring Field Days are FREE for all students, siblings, and family members to attend.
So that we may appropriately plan for food and staffing, please register your student(s) by filling out the Field Day Registration Form.
To save time on the day of the event, bring a completed permission slip (one per household).

Interested in attending a Field Day in another location? See the WIRE post for information on all Field Day locations and dates.

Annual Book Sale

Information copied from the WIRE...

When: Thursday, June 16 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm (entry tickets handed out starting @ 11:00 am)

Where: Visions Carmichael Resource Center @ 5030 El Camino Avenue

Why: In an effort to reduce excess inventory resulting from returns, withdrawn students, etc., Visions will make available (at reduced pricing) various instructional materials

Who: Open to all students currently enrolled in the 2015/2016 school year who will be continuing with Visions for the 2016/2017 school year.

Student(s) must have completed and signed a 2016/2017 Master Agreement or confirmation of enrollment to receive your ticket for entry. (Please bring a copy of your signed MA or be prepared to work with staff to confirm enrollment for the new year)

What: All items are “as is” with no returns or support.  There will be a wide variety of consumable (no textbooks) items for sale:

• Manipulative materials
• Instructional materials, workbooks and resource books
• Chapter books and novels
• Miscellaneous software and DVDs

How: Families will fill out curriculum order forms on site for the items they select and check out with Visions staff.  The amounts spent will be charged to the student’s 2016/17 budget.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 5/23
Office Day

Tuesday
Ione
Luke & Alex - 12:30
Jaye - 2:30

Wednesday
Jackson - Grace Church
Ana & Baruch - 12:30
Emily - 2:30

Thursday
Field Day

Friday
Office Day

Next Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 5/30
Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday
Ione
Khloe & Sadie - 11:00
Alexis and Tyler - 1:00
Leila - 2:30

Wednesday
Visions Graduation Ceremony in Sacramento

Thursday
Jackson Library
William - 11:30
Wyatt - 12:30
Matthew & Marie - 2:00

Friday - Last Day of School!
Ione
Zora - 12:00
Lilly - 1:00
Gage - 3:00

2016 - 2017 Semester Plans

Would you like your 2016 - 2017 semester plan early, so you can plan during the summer?

If so, please fill out this form and I will create it for you.

2016 - 17 School Year Calendar

School Year Calendar:
2016-17 School Calendar

School starts on Monday, August 29.
CTs will begin contacting returning families on Friday, August 19.