Mrs. McCabe’s Elluminate Writing Class Featured Writers’ Work!
October 29, 2009
In Mrs. McCabe’s Elluminate writing class students have mastered the art of structuring an essay and displayed their knowledge through an activity involving higher levels of critical thinking. In this activity Michael, Luke, and Stone have created a metaphor linking the structure of an essay to cells, sailboats and growing a tree. The class finished off their writing projects by incorporating technology into their presentation. We invite you to open the links and take a peek into this week’s featured writers’ work! Enjoy.
Michael
Luke
Stone
Issue 2 of San Diego Learning Center Times Now Available
October 29, 2009
Mr. Bearchell’s class has published issue two of the SDLC times. Please take a look at the writing our great student journalists are producing.
Murrieta Area Math E- Club: Session 1 Multiplication Fact Strategies for the Unique Learner
October 29, 2009
These events will be designed for students in 3rd – 5th grade who scored Basic or Below or FBB on STAR or if they do not know their X’s facts.
Session 1
I will teach and give out handouts on the following:
- Touch Points for 1-2-5-10 X’s
- Memory Jogger stories for 21 other facts. (Mnemonic tool incorporating pictures, stories, rhymes, etc.)
- Basic division facts and games
When & Where
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. at the Murrieta Meeting Center, 26396 Beckman Court, Murrieta.
Please e-mail Mr. Sims ksims@juliancharterschool.org with your intent to attend.
Ken Sims
K- 8 Educational Facilitator,
Julian Charter School
Get Prepared for the FITNESSGRAM®: Fitness Club Meets Again on November 6 in Riverside
October 29, 2009
Join EF, Erin Doup-Conner and let’s get you ready for the FITNESSGRAM®. Whether you have to participate this year or another, it is never too early to get started. This club is mainly for 4-8 grade students who want to work on running the mile and other activities that are part of the fitnessgram.
Where: Bergmont Park
When: Friday, November 6 from 9:00 – 1O:30 a.m.
Why: To get in shape for the FITNESSGRAM
Who: Students 4 - 8 (Parents must be present)
What do I bring? A bottle of water and endurance
What should I wear? Running shoes and comfortable clothes
Erin will be focusing this on students in grades 4- 8 to prepare them for the mile run at the FITNESSGRAM®. Younger children are welcome (there is a play area) but parents are responsible for supervision.
The group will begin with stretching exercises then walk/jog/run a mile. Afterwards, the group will use the training course to do stretching, pull ups, push-ups and balancing. All skill levels are welcome.
Please be advised there are no restrooms or drinking fountains at this location
There is no need to RSVP.
If you have further questions please contact Erin Doup-Conner at edoup-conner@juliancharterschool.org
San Diego Learning Center School Pictures and Rubio’s Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 28
October 26, 2009
Dear JCS Families and Staff,
Please, mark you calendars because Wednesday, October 28 is School Picture Day in San Diego followed by our SDLC Rubio’s fundraiser from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken in the church basement at our JCS-San Diego Site at 6112 Lorca Dr., SD 92115 and the schedule is as follows:
- San Diego Academy 9:00- 11:30 a.m. (619) 358-9408
- San Diego INSITE 12:00-12:30 p.m. (619) 255-4558
- San Diego Home Study 12:30-2:30p.m. (619) 358-9338
- Last Names “A-M” @ 12:30-1:30p.m.
- Last Names “N-Z” @ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
After smiling for the camera, please join us between 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Rubio’s Mexican Grill located at 3406 College Avenue and support our JCS—San Diego Learning Center Fundraiser. Be sure to print off the flyer below & bring it in with you so that JCS can get credit.
High School Girl’s Book Club Forming in Murrieta/Temecula/Wildomar/Elsinore Area
October 26, 2009
Do you love to read? Are you ready to meet people who share your love of reading? Well, I am starting a girl’s book club where you can socialize, read new books, and share your opinions. We will meet once a month, and each time choose a new book to read. When it is your turn to choose a book, you can suggest your favourite book, or a new book that you want to read. It will be really fun, and I hope you can join!
Regards-
Tori Lavan
JCS Flag Football - Final Week Recap
October 26, 2009
On a perfect fall afternoon for football, the two middle school teams from San Diego battled once again at Chollas Lake Park. After all was said and done, the San Diego Bolts defeated the San Diego Packers by the score of 25 to 19. The victory sealed the series for the Bolts as they ended the season with 4 wins and 2 losses. In this game the Packers showed great poise and heart after battling back from a 19 point deficit.
The high school “JCS Bowl” on Friday saw the heavily favored Murrieta Hawks defeat the San Diego Jaguars by the score of 18 to 6. The Hawks started off the scoring on a 15 yard quarterback sweep. Soon thereafter the Hawks intercepted a Jaguars pass and ran it in for another score. Behind 12 to 0, the Jaguars didn’t give up as they drove down the field and scored on a 25 yard fourth down pass play to end the first half, making the score 12 to 6 in favor of the Hawks. The only scoring in the second half came on another pass interception by the Hawks that was run 50 yards for a touchdown.
Congratulations to all the players, teams, and sites for participating in the 2009 JCS flag football program. A special thanks goes out to all those who demonstrated the fair play and sportsmanship which is at the heart and soul of the JCS sports program.
2009-2010 Budget Reductions
October 22, 2009
Dear Parents,
As you are probably aware, the effect of California’s budget crises has impacted schools greatly, and Julian Charter School is no exception. Over the last month, the JCS Board and Cabinet have worked diligently to bridge a $1.5 million funding deficit and budget shortfall, while ensuring that the integrity of JCS programs is maintained in the manner in which you have come to expect for your child. Despite the cuts JCS remains strong and viable, however it is with sincere regret and heavy hearts that we announce the effects of our budget reductions.
School Restructuring: As part of the budget reduction process, we have worked on re-organizing the structure of the school to be more efficient and streamlined and less administration heavy. We’ve looked at each ‘tier’ of the school, began cuts at the top and moved our way down. This included reducing benefits, classified support positions, the annual step increase for staff, tightening up the student/teacher ratio, right-sizing positions, and removing an administrative layer of support from site based programs (Academy Advisors and Learning Center Coordinators). Remaining staff will pull together to take on the duties of the positions that were eliminated, and in some instances a more cost-effective lower level position was instituted. We have reduced support staff at sites when students are not present; restructured some of the classified positions to “part-time seasonal” and downsized whenever possible.
In addition, in order to allow JCS to continue serving the majority of our current 2130 students, we are planning to close our North County Academy on October 30th. Due to continued low enrollment it is no longer financially feasible. The majority of students will shift locations to being served at our Murrieta High School and Middle School Academy or move to the home study program.
I am so proud of our staff for their understanding of the current economy, and their willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that Julian Charter School remains strong and healthy, weathers this crisis, and continues to serve students in the manner that our students and families are accustomed.
I would like to once again assure you that JCS is strong and stable, as long as we make the difficult decisions necessary to weather this economic storm.
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or suggestions. We greatly appreciate all of the support that parents have shown through volunteering, donations of supplies and monetary donations, and by trusting us with the education of your children.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Cauzza
Executive Director
Julian Charter School
Susan Steelman Bragato College Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors
October 21, 2009
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 scholarships to high school graduates of Association member schools. Scholarship awards will be payable to the recipient upon proof of his/her enrollment into an accredited four-year or two-year public or private university or college. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Award winners will be notified by January 29, 2010 and featured in the brochure at the California Charter Schools Conference in March and on the CCSA website.
Application information
A. Selection Criteria:
- Scholastic record must reflect a proven ability to succeed at a college or university level
- Student must be a graduating senior from a charter high school that is a member of the California Charter Schools Association. Julian Charter School is a member of CCSA.
- Student must demonstrate need for financial aid
B. On-line Application Includes:
- Applicant Information
- Personal statements
Online application must be completed by Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Please contact Sandy Park, sandyp@charterassociation.org, 415-356-1200 x 433 if you have any questions about the scholarship.
Apply online at: http://www.charterconference.org/ssbscholarship.php
School Picture Schedule for Fall 2009
October 20, 2009
House of Portraits is once again taking school pictures at various locations around the counties. In the event that you did not receive a schedule and pricing information from your educational facilitator or academy advisor, then all the information you’ll need is in the PDF document attached below.
JCS Flag Football- Week 5 Recap
October 19, 2009
On a warm and sunny afternoon at Chollas Lake Park the two middle school teams from San Diego had at it once again This time, the Bolts nipped the Packers by the score of 27 to 26. The Packers demonstrated a fantastic passing game that was outdone by the tremendous running game of the Bolts. The teams will square off for the final time next week with the Bolts leading the series 3 games to 2.
On Friday at Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center the high school division’s Murrieta Hawks finished off an undefeated regular season by beating the Pine Valley Pumas. The Pumas, showing a very good running offense and a stingy defense, ran out of gas in the late second half as the Hawks’ speed was just too much for the Pumas to handle.
Friday’s final had the two San Diego teams battling it out for the second seed and one last shot at the undefeated Murrieta Hawks. In this hard fought affair, the Jaguars upset the once beaten Saints by the score of 12 to 6 to earn a spot in next Friday’s JCS Bowl. The Jaguars defense was stellar as they sacked the Saints quarterback on numerous occasions, thereby derailing a passing attack that had been one of the best in the league.
The final week of flag football looks like this:
Thursday, October 22
San Diego Packers (2-3) vs. the San Diego Bolts (3-2) @ 12:30PM
Friday, October 23 (JCS Bowl)
San Diego Jaguars (3-2) vs. Murrieta Hawks (5-0) @ 1:30PM
Special Governing Board Meeting on Monday, October 19 at North County Academy
October 15, 2009
NOTICE
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
JULIAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009
Closed Session
4:00 p.m.
Open Session:
4:30 p.m.
JCS North County Academy (NCA)
5570 Old Ranch Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 639-3700
