Board Meeting on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Innovation Centre Encinitas
December 10, 2008
NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
JULIAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008
Open Session:
9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Closed Session
Innovation Centre Encinitas
609 S. Vulcan Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-230-2870
Governing Board Meeting Agenda 12.12.08
Fall 2008 High School Home Study Final Exam Schedule
December 9, 2008
Final exams for home study students in grades 9-12 will be held from Thursday, January 8, 2009 through Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at various locations. Please be sure to check with your EF if you have any questions regarding where you should be testing at. More information will be posted as the dates approach.
December’s Service Learning Theme is “Responsibility”
December 8, 2008
Responsibility: Able to be trusted or depended upon to carry out duties in a timely manner. A responsible person is accountable, dependable and trustworthy.
“Provision for others is the fundamental responsibility of human life.” Woodrow Wilson, 28th US President
Practical Applications of Responsibility:
- Complete homework
- Complete work around home without prompting
- Be helpful before you are asked
- Take care of possessions
- Be accountable to friends and family
For activities and ideas on incorporating this month’s theme into your student’s curriculum, please visit http://www.juliancharterschool.org/resources/service-learning/responsibility.
SMART Card-It’s a Great Holiday Present and a Way to Support JCS!
December 7, 2008
Looking for a great holiday present to give friends and family? If you’re looking for a gift that will last an entire year and provide numerous discounts to many restaurants, movies and much more, JCS has a great idea! Purchase a SMART CARD at www.shopsmartcard.com for only $30 and our school will get back $15! That way everyone will be excited this season! Make sure to click on “join now” and click on Julian Charter and it is that easy. Your card will come to your door within a few days. Thanks for helping our school!
Scholastic Book Fair at the Murrieta Meeting Center Through December 11
December 4, 2008
Holiday Book Fair
Thursday, December 4 - Thursday, December 11, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Murrieta Meeting Center
26396 Beckman Court
Murrieta, 92562
(951) 304-3051
From easy readers, to picture books to best sellers and more, the Scholastic Book Fair connects kids with books they want to read!
See a sample of some of the hottest new books that will be at our upcoming Book Fair.
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books/
Scholarship Opportunities from the American Planning Association and Discover Financial
December 3, 2008
Discover® Scholarship Program
The Discover® Scholarship Program awards diverse high school juniors on their exemplary achievements in leadership and community service while overcoming an obstacle. Scholarships may be applied towards costs for college, university, specialized training or education beyond high school in any career path the winner chooses. Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded for $30,000 each.
For information, please visit http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml. The application deadline is January 31, 2009 so get started now!
American Planning Association Scholarship
What: American Planning Association High School Essay Contest
Topic: Develop a Historic Preservation Plan for Your Community
Deadline: Jan 15, 2009
Award: $5000.00
Who: High School Juniors and Seniors
For information: www.planning.org/essay
Upcoming Homeschool Events for December 1-5
December 1, 2008
- North OC Learning Center Registration Opens
- Ramona Writing Enrichment Club for Students in Grades 4-7
- K-8 Parent Support Group in San Diego
JCS Science Club-Tin Can Racers Competition
December 1, 2008
The JCS Science Clubs will be holding their Tin Can Racers Competition this week on various dates and locations across the counties. For detailed competition requirements and instructions, please visit the K-8 Science page in the JCS Parent Wiki http://parents.jcs.wiki.juliancharterschool.org/Tin+Can+Racer. For additional information, please be sure to contact your local science club coordinators.
Locations:
- (CANCELLED) December 3, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
North San Diego County Science Club - December 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
South Orange County Science Club - December 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Murrieta Science Club - December 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Desert Science Club at the Community Center - December 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Murrieta Meeting & Resource Center
This Friday! Park Day in Temecula
December 1, 2008
Friday Park Days will be happening again on Friday, December 5 at 1:30 p.m. We hope you’ll join us!
Future Dates
- Friday January 9, 2009
- Friday February 13, 2009
- Friday March 6, 2009
- Friday April TBD
- Friday May 1, 2009
Where?: Temeku Hills Park (La Serena and Meadows Dr).
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What Time?: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (or later)
Why?:
- Get to know fellow homeschoolers
- Make new friends
- Play games
- Have Fun!
Park day will be cancelled on rainy days
Wear a Julian Charter School Shirt if you have one! Any questions–contact Lori Orrell @ lorrell@juliancharterschool.org
Save the dates and join us at the Park!
