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Grass Valley Charter School
An Expeditionary Learning Mentor School
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May 1 Earth Day Extravaganza
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May 28 Celebration of Learning
April 17th, 2015 Tech Test
The Sierra Economics and Science
Foundation (SESF) is pleased to announce the
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4 Annual TechTest Jr. competition for 2015. This year it will be held on
May 16th at Nevada Union High School (the date is tentative – pending
approval from NUHS). The competition is an opportunity for middle
school students to demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in math
and science. There is no cost to schools or students to enter the
competition – it is supported by SESF and contributions from local
businesses. Prizes will be awarded to the top performers. More
information is provided in the attached flyer.
Earth Day Extravaganza
Hey, this is happening May 1st after school (that’s 12:30 for those of you
keeping score at home). If you’d like to help out at the day dedicated to
all things Earth email Becca Ivy at beccaivy3@yahoo.com.
The GREAT Summer Youth Academy
The Grass Valley Police Department has invited qualifying Grass Valley
Charter students to apply for this year’s summer day-camp called the
GREAT Summer Youth Academy. Many GVCS students have attended
over the past six years and have positively benefited from this incredible
summer opportunity. The camp is taught by Officer Zack LaFerriere
who will inspire and empower your child with life skills to become a
successful, community-minded youth leader. If you are looking to build
your child’s self-confidence and develop their leadership skills, then this
camp is for you. Students will take part in fun fieldtrips, activities, daily
lessons, games and so much more. If you’d like more information about
this opportunity, or you’d like to submit an application, please
visit www.GreatSummerYouthAcademy.com. Remember, the camp fills
up fast so please submit your application before Friday May 8th 2015.
Tutoring
Does your child have difficulty completing their homework
independently? Do you wish that your child could get tutored in math?
Then sign your child up for Thursday tutoring with Ben Beltrane and
his band of skilled high school tutors. Tutoring club every Thursday for
students in grade 5-8, room 22; contact Saskia for more
info: sgould@gvsd.k12.ca.us.
Outdoor Learning Center
Have you checked out what’s “growing”
next to the garden? It’s pretty amazing.
We are constructing an amazing outdoor
learning center with a pond, fountain,
erosion
tables,
gems and
minerals
wall, and
TONS of other attributes. It’s truly
amazing. We’re definitely still in the
construction phase but it’s well
underway. Check it out sometime, it’s
pretty rad.
You Say You Want a Revolution
Last week the 5th grade classes sported their colonial costumes and
celebrated Living
History Day. Students
participated in several
stations building their
expertise on all things
Revolutionary War.
Students made clay
pots, learned flint and
steel fire making
techniques, practiced marching formations, and
learned quilling. Additionally, students learned
from colonial time and revolutionary war
experts.
In the Garden
A note from Katie Merrill
This week in the garden: spring snow, kindergarteners harvesting and
snacking on carrots, germination lessons, sprouting wild flowers, and of
course weeding. ALSO, if you haven't heard the news or seen the
construction, our Outdoor Learning Center (The OLC) is making great
progress! Teachers and students are excited and are day dreaming
about the wonderful learning that will take place in that space. You can
follow a long and get day to day updates by following the OLC
Instagram! @gvcsolc There are so many great things happening and
we want to share it all with YOU! Also, MARK YOUR CALENDARS, May
1st is an EARTH DAY WORK DAY... come out that day and work in the
garden and celebrate everything good that is happening out there! We
will be doing native plantings, installing irrigation, mulching the
orchard and doing some spring cleaning. Look for more information
from your classroom teachers and the HOWL very soon!
WANTED: Parents with construction experience!! We are so excited to
have been awarded a grant from the Redbud Chapter of the California
Native Plant Society and a grant from the Captain Planet Foundation
which will fund native gardens on site, a propagation area, and
restoration service work for all students. But, we need some help
constructing tables and setting up irrigation and planting systems in the
garden. If you have construction skills or are interested in helping,
please please please email Katie at kduncan@gvsd.k12.ca.us
Optional Picture Day
Important Parent Information Below
Grass Valley Charter School
Optional Spring Picture Day: Wednesday, April 22
It's easy to create your own package
Ordering online is quick, easy, and gives you a wide selection of choices:
1. Go to mylifetouch.com.
2. Create your own package with the sizes and quantities you
want.
3. Pay online and your order is complete!
Summer Camp for Camp on Campus
Flyers Attached – Sign up soon, spaces go fast!