Monday, August 22, 2016

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

Monday, August 15, 2016

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:



Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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

Monday, May 23, 2016

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

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 4/17
Ms. Bryon at Professional Development in Carmichael

Tuesday
Ms. Bryon proctoring Make-Up testing in Rescue

Wednesday
Ms. Bryon proctoring Make-Up testing in Rescue

Thursday
Pioneer Library
Connor - 11:30
Xanett - 12:30
Emma - 1:10

Friday
Office Day

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Report Card Time

Can you believe that Monday is the beginning of LP10? Only four weeks left in the school year. Wow, this one went fast!

Don't forget that during this coming meeting, I will be collecting report card grades.

K-5
Do you have your semester 1 report card? The draft copy you used to record grades for semester 1? If so, just fill in your child's semester 2 grades in the second column and I will record them on my computer at our meeting. If you can't find your report card, let me know asap and I can email you another copy.

6-12
Just record your LP10 grades as you normally do, and I will average your cumulative grade at our meeting so you know what your final grades will be. Visions will mail your report card during the summer break.

Upcoming...



  • LP 10 Begins - Monday, May 9th
  • Curriculum Vendor Fair in Carmichael - Monday, May 9th, 10:00 to 12:00
  • Jackson Field Day - Thursday, May 26th, 9:30 to 12:30 (Info on Field Days)
  • Memorial Day - No School - Monday, May 30th

  • Last Day of School - 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

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 5/9
Ms. Bryon in Carmichael for Vendor Fair

Tuesday
Plymouth
Jezreel - 10:00
Somerset
Yarrow - 11:30
Plymouth
David - 3:30

Wednesday
Ione
Grace - 11:00
Luke & Alex - 12:30
Jasmine & Roxie - 12:30

Thursday
Camino
Alex M. - 11:00
Somerset
Teran - 1:00

Friday
Office Day