Murrieta - Student Summer Volunteer Opportunity
May 29, 2009
MURRIETA, CA - Are you a student hoping to be productive, have some fun, and read some good books over the summer? The Murrieta Public Library is accepting volunteers for the 2009 Summer Reading Program. Students ages 12 and older are invited to attend one of the two training sessions provided in the Murrieta Public Library’s Community Room: June 2nd at 6:30 p.m. or June 4th at 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students seeking community service credit or looking to have fun while giving to the community.
The Library”s Summer Reading Program is a seven week program beginning on Saturday, June 13, 2009, and ending on Saturday, August 1, 2009. The purpose of the Program is to motivate students and adults to maintain their reading habits or improve their reading skills throughout the summer and have fun while they are reading. The volunteers will assist the Library staff with such tasks as setting up activities, monitoring reading logs, and handing out incentives. Details regarding hours, skills, and other requirements will be shared at the training sessions.
This event is open to the public. The Murrieta Public Library is located at Eight Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street). For more information about the program call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the Library’s web site at www.murrieta.org/services/library.
May 28, 2009
Contact: JoLene Vert
Library Assistant III
Murrieta Public Library
Phone: (951) 461-6142
thanks to http://www.mymurrieta.com
San Diego Learning Center “Early Bird Registration” May 27-June 5
May 26, 2009
As a courtesy to returning families, the San Diego Learning Center is holding an “Early Bird Registration” for fall 2009 classes from May 27, 2009 through June 5, 2009. Click on the links below to view the fall class schedule, class descriptions and registration instructions. Please call or email Katherine Whitcomb with any questions: (619) 358-9338 or kwhitcomb@juliancharterschool.org.
SDLC Early Bird Registration Instructions
Fall 2009 SDLC Course Schedule & Descriptions
San Diego Learning Center Spring Fling May 29, 2009
May 25, 2009
Join us at the San Diego Learning Center for an evening gala showcasing the talent students of JCS. Seating begins at 5:45 p.m. with light refreshments being served afterwards. We hope you’ll join us!
JCS Indoor Soccer - Final Week
May 25, 2009
The Middle School wrapped up their soccer season this week as each team played two games. On Monday, the first place Jaguars (3-1-1) were defeated by the Cougars (3-2) and the Ligers (1-3-1) upended the Panthers (1-2-2). On Thursday, the Cougars (4-2) edged the Panthers (1-3-2) and the Jaguars (3-1-2) tied the Ligers (1-3-2). The final standings have the Cougars (4-2) and Jaguars (3-1-2) tied for first place, followed by the Ligers and Panthers with identical 1-3-2 records.
The final week of play for the high school saw the championship go to the Jaguars of San Diego (5-1) as they defeated the San Diego Riptide (3-2-1). The third place game went to the Murrieta Hawks (4-2) as they beat the Alpine Coyotes (3-3). The San Diego Surf (2-3-1) won the fifth place game as they defeated the Pine Valley Pumas (0-6).
Congratulations to all participants, coaches, and their respective sites. It has been a great year of athletics at Julian Charter School. Have a wonderful summer. We look forward to kicking off another exciting year of sports at Julian Charter School in the fall.
Murrieta Meeting Center Will Be Closed May 26-29 For High School Final Exams
May 19, 2009
The meeting center and high school HUB will both be closed to meetings the week of May 26-29 during high school home study final exams. The exams will be held in the main area of the Meeting Center while the Hub will be used for breaks between final exams.
Resource Center Returns: Please bring all resources to the back door of the Resource Center office Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29.
Thank you in advance for your understanding,
Shawn Glahn
Resource Center Lead
Julian Charter School
(951) 304-3051 ext 116
Pine Valley Academy Student Wins Local Writing Contest!
May 13, 2009
James Goodrich, a Pine Valley Academy 9th grade student recently entered a piece of writing titled “The Sombrero Wearing Iguanas” from his Science & English class into the local newspaper, the Back Country Messenger. As it turns out, James won first place in the contest and second place was awarded to an adult. For winning the contest, James was awarded some prize money and had his writing published in the paper. James has teased his teacher Mrs. Hoody because she only gave him a 93% on the assignment.
The first half of his story was published last month and the second half of the story was printed in this month’s publication along with a brief article about James and his school. You can read the first half online at http://www.backcountrymessenger.com/Edition%20Files/2009/Apr09/BCM.APR.09final.pdf (see page 13). The second half of his story picks up in the May issue on page 14 and concludes on page 23. Congratulations James from all of us at Julian Charter School.
Orange County Students Win Big in 43rd Annual California Student Media Festival
May 12, 2009
Julian Charter School is proud to announce that four home study students in Orange County are winners in their category of the 43rd Annual California Student Media Festival. Winners were Caley McLaughlin, 4th grade (History/Social Studies, Elementary), Zacary Jervis, 5th grade (Independent Student Project, Elementary), Grace Kling, 1st grade (Science/Health, Elementary), and Stone Peterson, 7th grade (History/Social Studies, Secondary). Congratulations are also in order for Nancy Porter, the Orange County Educational Facilitator who helped guide the projects with the students.
KOCE, in partnership with Computer Using Educators (CUE) and Wells Fargo is the sponsor of our nation’s oldest student media festival. Over the past fifteen years, the California Media Festival has awarded more than $100,000 to California schools. It has expanded to include the work of more than 6,000 student contestants from schools across the state. The festival exists to celebrate the amazing media and multimedia projects produced by California’s best and brightest students and teachers — rewarding and acknowledging their successful classroom work at two separate awards events Saturday, May 30th, 2009. The Festival showcases what can be accomplished when talented students and dedicated teachers work together integrating media and multimedia into education. Congratulations not only to these winners but to other Orange County students that submitted amazing projects! ). http://www.mediafestival.org/43video.shtml
Science Field Day On May 15! Everyone Is Welcome
May 5, 2009
WHERE AND WHEN
Murrieta Meeting Center
26396 Beckman Court Suite A
Murrieta, CA 92562
Friday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PARTICIPATION
All Julian Charter School students, grades 3-8 are eligible to compete, even if you haven’t come to a practice club! Younger children are welcome, as long as parent stays involved in the club.
Goal
To have fun with science! We have practiced many field day events this year. It’s time for the final event! Are you ready to show off what you’ve learned?
To have fun with science!
We have practiced many field day events this year.
It’s time for the final event! Are you ready to show off what you’ve learned?
THE PROJECTS
- Egg Drop
Bring your packaged egg, ready to drop! - Paper Airplane Flight
Bring your best airplane design. You will build your airplane at the Meeting Center using standard 8 ½ x 11” copy paper. No additional weight will be used. - Straw Towers
You will have 45 minutes to build your tower of straws and tape. You can practice at home, but need to build the tower ‘from scratch’ at the Meeting Center. Teams can be up to three students Adult help not allowed at the Meeting Center! - Mystery Event (no at-home preparation required!)
To RSVP and/or write for more information: pgoalwin@juliancharterschool.org
Additional Information:
Straw Towers:
Great website that might help you can be found at http://www.technologystudent.com/struct1/twmod1.htm
- You will use: 7” straws and scotch tape.
- Tower must be at least 50 cm tall to qualify
- The top of the tower must be able to hold a Styrofoam bowl, to which pennies will be added.
- The winner is the tower that can hold the most pennies!
Egg Drop:
- Design a package that will protect your RAW egg using materials you find around the house (no metal or glass, please).
- See the Teacher Tube video, posted at http://www.juliancharterschool.org/k8/k8-clubs/k8-science-club-eggdrop-challenge-2008/ for a live action video demonstration.
- Maximum size 12 cm x 12 cm
Paper Airplanes
- Use only 20 lb, 8” x 11” copy paper
- All designs are eligible!
- The plane that flies the farthest, wins!
Additional sources of information
- This one has lots of detailed directions: http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/
(Note: This site accepts commercials on the left side. Like all commercials, they are trying to sell you something. Please don’t click on them even if they look interesting!)
- This one is a bit more technical, for those who want to really get into it http://www.paperplane.org/
Please be sure to have your parent’s supervision whenever you go online. Safety first!
JCS Soccer Review - Week 3
May 5, 2009
On Thursday at the San Diego Indoor Soccer facility, fun and excitement defined both middle school games. On the West Field defense was king as the Ligers (0-2-1) and Panthers (1-1-1) played themselves to a 1 to1 tie. On the East Field the undefeated Jaguars (3-0) continued their winning ways as they edged the Cougars by the score of 6 to 5.
In the high school division, the first game went down to the wire as the Murrieta Hawks (2-1) defeated the Alpine Coyotes (2-1) by the score of 7 to 6. The second game saw the San Diego Jaguars (2-1) defeat the Pine Valley Pumas (0-3). The final game of the day had the San Diego Surf (0-2-1) come back from a 3 goal deficit in the second half to tie the San Diego Riptide (2-0-1) by the score of 5 to 5.
High School Standings
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Ties |
Games Behind |
|
San Diego Riptide |
2 |
0 |
1 |
- |
|
Alpine Coyotes |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0.5 |
|
Murrieta Hawks |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0.5 |
|
San Diego Jaguars |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0.5 |
|
San Diego Surf |
0 |
2 |
1 |
2.0 |
|
Pine Valley Pumas |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2.5 |
Next week’s schedule is as follows:
Middle School
Thursday, May 7
Panthers vs. Jaguars @ 2:00 PM
Cougars vs. Ligers @ 2:00 PM
High School
Friday, May 8
Murrieta Hawks vs. San Diego Riptide @ 1:00PM
Pine Valley Pumas vs. San Diego Surf @ 2:00PM
Alpine Coyotes vs. San Diego Jaguars @ 3:00PM
