Monday, September 30, 2019

Upcoming & Notable


California Scholarship Federation (10th - 12th Graders) - Deadline to apply - Monday, September 30


FAME - Class1: “Sinbad the Sailor" by Paul Klee - Wednesday, October 2
Harvest Festival - Friday, October 11 - Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks
LP 3 Begins - Monday, October 21
Sly Park Environmental Camp - (Grades 5 & 6) October 21 - 25th (sign-ups open now)
Walk for Literacy - Saturday, October 26


Fall Luau Dance (High School) - Friday, November 8
Veteran's Day (No School) - Monday, November 11
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 18
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29


Visions Spelling Bee - Wednesday, December 11
LP 5 Begins - Monday, December 16
Winter Break - Monday, December 23 - Friday January 3

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 9/30
Office Day
Virtual
Billy - 10:30

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

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

Thursday
Ione - Corner Cafe 
Leila - 11:00
Ione - Pizza Factory 
Jaxon & Sarah - 12:00
Ione 
Charlotte - 2:30

Friday
CT Meeting 10:30 - 1:30
Office Day

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Work Samples - Due Next Meeting


What and Why...
Twice per school year, (once each semester) Visions collects official work samples from students. These samples are intended to show our auditors that our enrolled students are actually enrolled, and that they are engaging in the academic activities on their master agreement and semester plan. They are also used to demonstrate that there is a responsible adult who is reviewing and or grading their work.

When..
Semester 1 samples are due at our next meeting. 

How...
Samples must be work from LP1 or LP2. You may submit samples from your own curriculum, use the provided samples (grades K-8), or any combination of the two. (9th - 12th grade courses are so variable that it is impossible to create packets.)

Please provide one written sample from each subject.

Instructions for using provided samples (K-8th grades): 
  • Download and print the work sample packet or individual pages you intend to use.
  • Have your student complete the worksheet(s).
  • Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
  • Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
  • When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for the school's generated label.
  • Match the standard code on your semester plan drop-downs for LP1 or LP2 to the one on the sample. (Change the code if you need to, or we can do it together at the meeting.)
  • Submit to CT at next meeting.
If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum (all 9-12th graders):
  • 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.
  • Match the standard drop-downs on your semester plan for LP1 or LP2 to the samples. You can make your best guess here, and I will help you when I collect the samples.
  • Samples cannot be a test or multiple choice, they must show student work. (Samples where student just matches, underlines, or circles items are not sufficient, there must be some written work on the page.)
  • Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
  • Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
  • When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for label.
  • Submit to CT at next meeting.

Please don't hesitate to call, text, or email with questions about work samples.

Upcoming & Notable


Lifetouch Picture Day - Wednesday, September 25 - Visions in Education Board Room, Carmichael
California Scholarship Federation (10th - 12th Graders) - Deadline to apply - Monday, September 30


FAME - Class1: “Sinbad the Sailor" by Paul Klee - Wednesday, October 2
Harvest Festival - Friday, October 11 - Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks
LP 3 Begins - Monday, October 21
Sly Park Environmental Camp - October 21 - 25th (sign-ups open now)
Walk for Literacy - Saturday, October 26


Fall Luau Dance (High School) - Friday, November 8
Veteran's Day (No School) - Monday, November 11
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 18
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 9/23
Back to School Park Day
CT Lunch Meeting

Tuesday
Jackson Library
10:30 - Billy
12:05 - Sterling
1:10 - Wyatt

Wednesday
Jackson Library
11:00 - Willow H.
12:00 - Lucas & Elias
Jackson Burger King
2:15 - Camryn

Thursday
Somerset - Crossroads Cafe
1:00 - Jette
Virtual
3:30 - Robert

Friday
Office Day 
Virtual
11:00 - Wyatt

Monday, September 16, 2019

Fine Arts Mini Experience


From Traci Muldery (Visions CT)...
Visions Families,

On Wednesday, October 2, we will be having our first FAME (Fine Arts Multi-Experience) meeting at the Amador Center at 9:00.  FAME is a wonderful program which exposes students in grades K-8 to the great artists and their contributions.  We will be learning about the artistic style of Paul Klee.  Students will view a large print of "Sinbad the Sailor", followed by giving each student an opportunity to create their own artistic masterpiece in the same style.

FAME consists of 4 lessons during the year.  The set of lessons is only $20.00 for all 4.  Students will create their own art work at each lesson and be able to take it home.  Last year we had 26 students that enrolled in FAME, and I'm hoping that we can get another great turnout this coming year.

FAME is listed under Event #29734 through Launchpad--->orders---> put in ID number 29734.  

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 209-217-6538, text or call or email.
Traci

See the flyer here.

Upcoming & Notable


Sly Park Parent Meeting - Thursday, September 19, Visions main office, 3:30 - 4:30
Deadline for returning supported curriculum to TextbookX and MBS - Friday, September 20
LP2 Begins - Monday, September 23
Back to School Park/Vendor Day - Monday, September 23
Lifetouch Picture Day - Wednesday, September 25 - Visions in Education Board Room, Carmichael
Deadline to apply for the California Scholarship Federation (10th - 12th Graders) - Monday, September 30




FAME - Class1: “Sinbad the Sailor" by Paul Klee - Wednesday, October 2
Harvest Festival - Friday, October 11 - Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks
LP 3 Begins - Monday, October 21
Sly Park Environmental Camp - October 21 - 25th (sign-ups open now)


Veteran's Day (No School) - Monday, November 11
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 18
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29

This Week's Meeting Schedule

This is the 4th week in a 4 week Learning Period, so there are no regularly scheduled meetings this week.

Monday 9/16
Office Day

Tuesday 
Ms. Bryon out on Personal Leave

Wednesday 
Ms. Bryon out on Personal Leave

Thursday
Office Day 
Lillian - 3:30 - Virtual

Friday
Office Day
Wyatt - 11:45 - Virtual

Monday, September 9, 2019

Student ID Cards




To get your Visions Student ID Card, 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.

Back to School Park Day & Vendor Fair


What: A casual park day event where you can meet other homeschooling families, CTs and administrators, share ideas, and learn about some local vendors.

When: Monday, September 23rd from 10:00-12:00

Where: Minnie Provis Park, 71 Church Street, Sutter Creek (AKA Sutter Creek Park)

Bring your own: Picnic lunch, chairs and games (Visions will provide bottled water)

Please sign up here: Sign Up Form
And download the: Permission Slip to bring to the event

Upcoming & Notable


Deadline to submit back to school pictures for contest - Friday, September 13
Sly Park Parent Meeting - Thursday, September 19, Visions main office, 3:30 - 4:30
LP2 Begins - Monday, September 23
Back to School Park/Vendor Day - Monday, September 23 (See post above)
Picture Day - Wednesday, September 25 - Visions in Education Board Room, Carmichael



Harvest Festival - Friday, October 11 - Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks
LP 3 Begins - Monday, October 21
Sly Park Environmental Camp - October 21 - 25th (sign-ups open now)


Veteran's Day (No School) - Monday, November 11
LP4 Begins - Monday, November 18
Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 9/9
Office Day

Tuesday 
Somerset - Crossroads Cafe
Elijah - 11:00
Akira & Aria - 12:00
Somerset - Pioneer Park
Angel - 2:30

Wednesday 
Jackson Library 
Wyatt - 11:00
McKenna - 12:00
Hunter - 1:00
Ana & Baruch - 2:00

Thursday
Jackson Library 
Skyler - 10:30
Hailee, Cody & Lyla - 11:30
Lilly - 2:30

Friday
Office Day
Vice Principal Meeting - 1:30

Monday, September 2, 2019

Work Samples


What and Why...
Twice per school year, (once each semester) Visions collects official work samples from students. These samples are intended to show our auditors that our enrolled students are actually enrolled, and that they are engaging in the academic activities on their master agreement and semester plan. They are also used to demonstrate that there is a responsible adult who is reviewing and or grading their work.

When..
Semester 1 samples are due at our LP2 meeting. However, if you have them ready at our LP1 meeting, I'm happy to take them then. I will also repost this the first Monday of LP2.

How...
Samples must be work from LP1 or LP2. You may submit samples from your own curriculum, use the provided samples (grades K-8), or any combination of the two. (9th - 12th grade courses are so variable that it is impossible to create packets.)

Please provide one written sample from each subject.

Instructions for using provided samples (K-8th grades): 
  • Download and print the work sample packet or individual pages you intend to use.
  • Have your student complete the worksheet(s).
  • Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
  • Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
  • When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for the school's generated label.
  • Match the standard code on your semester plan drop-downs for LP1 or LP2 to the one on the sample. (Change the code if you need to, or we can do it together at the meeting.)
  • Submit to CT at next meeting.
If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum (all 9-12th graders):
  • 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.
  • Match the standard drop-downs on your semester plan for LP1 or LP2 to the samples. You can make your best guess here, and I will help you when I collect the samples.
  • Samples cannot be a test or multiple choice, they must show student work. (Samples where student just matches, underlines, or circles items are not sufficient, there must be some written work on the page.)
  • Grade and or comment on each sample in a different color than the student worked.
  • Please do not put dates or LP#s on worksheets.
  • When possible, please leave upper right corner blank for label.
  • Submit to CT at next meeting.

Please don't hesitate to call, text, or email with questions about work samples.

Save the Date


Visions is planning a Back to School Park Day!

When:
Monday,  September 23rd from 10:00-12:00

Where:
Minnie Provis Park, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

We are still finalizing the set up and plans and working on getting local vendors to showcase their businesses. 

I'll update you as information comes in.

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 9/2 
Labor Day - No School

Tuesday 
Ione
Tiffany, Madison & Logan - 11:00
Jasmine, Roxie & Fiona - 1:30

Wednesday 
Jackson Library 
Jezreel - 11:00
Uriah - 12:05
Camryn - 1:10
Ella - 2:15

Thursday
Ione - Corner Cafe 
Leila - 11:00
Ione - Pizza Factory 
Jaxon & Sarah - 12:00
Ione 
Charlotte - 2:30

Friday
Placerville Starbucks 
Robert - 11:00

Monday, August 26, 2019

School Starts Tomorrow!


Are you ready?

Beginning of year checklist:

  • I know when I'm meeting with my CT
  • I have my curriculum
  • I've planned my year (or at least the first semester)
  • My semester plan is updated with books and materials and at least the LP1 assignments
  • I know where to find the state standards
  • I know what I'm doing for PE and Exploration (and/or other electives)
If you have all this, you are READY for a fantastic start to the school year. Reach out if you need help!

LP1 Meetings


Thank you to everyone who responded with meeting restrictions and desires. I tried to accommodate as best as I could.

Here is the current meeting plan.

Please check it out and make sure that our meeting time and place will work for you. Get back to me ASAP if there is any issue.

If you don't see your name on the schedule, please choose an AVAILABLE spot and let me know your choice.

Thanks!

Semester Plans



I shared out your semester plans last week. You should be able to access and edit them. If not, please let me know ASAP.

I will populate semester plans for LP1 for all new families.

All that is required (by Visions) for Tuesday is that at least something is set for books and materials, assignments and standards for LP1.

I will be checking all semester plans tonight to make sure they are Visions ready for Tuesday morning. If there isn't anything in there, I will put in a placeholder and check with you at our first meeting. (You can change this.)

Things to remember about semester plans:
  • One book or material per row. Assignments from that book or material in the same row.
  • If you are using multiple resources (library books, projects, field trips, online resources), please just put "Teacher Generated Activities" in the Books and Materials section and use the assignments columns to define what you will be addressing that learning period.
  • You do not need to choose the standard drop downs, I will do that. But you CAN. If you do not choose the standard you will address each LP, I will need some info on the topics you will be teaching beyond "Chapter 2, Unit 3, etc."
Here are some Semester Plan samples if you are looking for ideas:

Enrichment


Looking for activities and field trips to enrich your child's education?

Check out the Vision's vendors in your area here:

https://www.viedu.org/home-school/enrichment-vendors/

Also, these Facebook pages are an AMAZING resource for activities and events going on in our area:

Amador homeschool events/field trips
https://www.facebook.com/groups/255180118334587/

Amador County Homeschool Connection: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/383355335052927/
This is a Facebook Group for Amador County homeschool families to post abouthomeschool specific classes, activities, and field trips. Join the group to post, see the discussion, and comment.

Calaveras Homeschoolers:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/calaverashomeschoolers/info
Calaveras Homeschoolers is a group of homeschooling families, both private and charter. This is a Christian group, but you do not have to be a Christian homeschooler; all are welcome. All topics and activities of interest to homeschoolers are discussed. Field-trips, weekly park days, and other activities are available.

Big Oak Homeschoolers:
http://bigoakhomeschoolers.com
info@bigoakhomeschoolers.org
Big Oak Homeschoolers is a diverse group of fun, friendly, welcoming unschoolers and gentle homeschoolers.  Does not endorse any one resource, method or philosophy. Goal is to establish friendships amongst members, organize activities, share resources and create liaisons with other groups, and provide information to those considering or new to homeschool.

Amador County Homeschool Meetup:
localhomeschoolmeetup@gmail.com
Open to and welcome any and all types of homeschooling. Generally meet up the first and third Tuesday of each Month, from around 12:00-3:00, but are flexible, depending on the activity planned (hours open) and people’s schedules. We also welcome new ideas for fun. Some of the fun activities planned are: bowling, biking, tours, pool, museums, parks, picnics, and more! Please use the above email address to contact the meetup to find out about their group.

Visions Home School Group - Amador County
https://www.facebook.com/groups/289038597790927/
Serves students across the region in cities like Jackson, Ione, Volcano, Amador City, Sutter Creek, Fiddletown, Drytown, Pine Grove, Martell, and River Pines.

El Dorado Homeschoolers Network:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/360517857351491/

Homeschoolers of the Foothills:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoothillHomeschoolers/

Foothill Learning Academy
https://www.foothilllearningacademy.com/
Our mission is to support parent participation in education by organizing superior enrichment and supplemental classes for homeschool and charter school families. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, California public benefit corporation, Foothill Learning Academy collaborates with independent instructors to offer high quality classes to home study students in El Dorado Hills and Placerville, California.  Foothill Learning Academy is not a school or a charter school. Our classes are taught by qualified  independent contractors, known as vendors, who are paid directly by the students' parent or charter school.

*Links not working? Have a resource to add? Please contact me and I will update!

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 8/26
Office Day

Tuesday
Jackson Library
11:00 - Billy
12:05 - Sterling
1:10 - AVAILABLE
2:15 - AVAILABLE

Wednesday
Ione - Corner Cafe
11:00 - Willow H.
12:00 - Lucas & Elias
2:00 - AVAILABLE

Thursday
Somerset - Crossroads Cafe
11:00 - Jette
12: 00 - AVAILABLE
1:00 - *Virtual - Uriah

Friday
Office Day