The Weekly BUZZ
August 14, 2023
Monday, October 27, 2025
Schoolwide News
Learning Coach Book Club
Join our Curriculum team to explore books that support your homeschooling journey. We will meet virtually on Mondays at 2 pm on 11/3/25, 11/17/25, 12/1/25, 12/15/25.
Our first book will be Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever by Mem Fox. You can use your student funds to purchase this book through Amazon. Put Parent Education in the order description. Ready to join or have any questions? Fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/nNUGqapofGNTN26S9
This Friday: Connecting with your Supers on Zoom! ๐ฅ๏ธ
Please join us for a parent Zoom meeting with our Superintendents on Friday, October 31st, from 1:30 PM โ 2:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and get to know your superintendents, ask questions, and share your thoughts about our schools.
We hope to see you there!
-Steph, Jenny, and Maria
Details๐
๐ Friday, October 31st, 2025
๐ Zoom
โฐ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
๐ป Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5443257214
Lending Library
Thereโs no need to be scared of reference books this Halloween week here at the library! Whether your student has spooky spelling, monstrous vocabulary, or a mysterious need for a childrenโs encyclopedia, weโve got you covered. Our favorite encyclopedias have full page spreads devoted to a specific topic - look for ones by Britannica, National Geographic, DK/Smithsonian, and Kingfisher. We even have dictionaries that are specific to math and science vocabulary! We recommend getting a dictionary or thesaurus that matches your students' writing needs. If you stop by in person, you can even say hello to our resident skeleton - Sweet Richard.
You can find all this, and more, in the Parent Resource area of the school library.
To request a list of your inventory (OS) items, or your library checkouts, use this request form: click HERE.
The Library Van travels to seven locations around the Central Valley. Please check the Library Newsletter page for the upcoming delivery schedule, locations, library hours, and more.
Come browse: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11 & 1-3:30.
Any questions? library@theaxiagroup.com.
Buzz Into the Bee...Register Today!๐. Itโs time to register for the 2025โ2026 Spelling Bee! Readyโฆ Setโฆ Spell!
Buzz into the 2025โ2026 Spelling Bee! ๐The Spelling Bee is for students in grades 4th-8th.
Register now and get ready to show off your spelling superpowers! LAST day to register is November 10th!
๐New this year: Finalists will enjoy a mock Spelling Bee practice in January to practice, prepare, and perfect their words!
Middle and High School News
Elementary News
๐ Primary Newsletter & Parent Agenda for Learning Period 3 โ๏ธ
Welcome to Learning Period 3! ๐ As the leaves change and the weather cools, our students are diving into a new season of growth and discovery. ๐ป This newsletter is filled with exciting updates and helpful resources to support your childโs learning journey.
Inside, youโll find academic goals and challenges designed to stretch and inspire students ๐ช, along with student supports that encourage continued reading growth ๐. Weโre also sharing ideas for keeping students motivated ๐ as we move into this busy fall season, plus a few other fun surprises along the way! ๐
We hope this edition helps you stay connected and inspired as we celebrate all the learning adventures happening between October 13 and November 3.
Events
Mammoth Bowling!
Itโs time to roll into some fun!
Join us for a Bowling Day on Thursday, November 14th from 12:45โ3:00 PM. Come ready for friendly fun, laughter, and an artsy thankful activity.
Where: Mammoth Rock & Bowl~3029 Chateau Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
When: Thursday, November 14th | 12:45โ3:00 PM
Letโs strike up some fun together!
Get your Game On! (7th-12th Grade Event)
Think youโve mastered Candyland? Conquered Chutes and Ladders? Beat your friends at The Game of Life?
Get ready for the ultimate Board Game Shuffle- The CVCS Game Gauntlet! Every few minutes, the bell rings and players switch tables โ new game, new opponents, new chance to win lots of amazing prizes!
Events happening in both Clovis and Kingsburg!
Itโs fast, funny, and full of surprises. Will you be crowned the Game Gauntlet Champion?
The link below will take you to the EVENT page where you can sign up for the location to you.
โ๏ธ Winter Intramurals: Play, Connect, Cheer!โ๏ธ
Cold weather, warm friendships, and plenty of fun. Winter Intramurals coming soon! Join us this season to connect, compete, and be part of a community where everyone can play and cheer each other on. Preview what's to come!
๐ Don't Miss Our Super Club Options! ๐
๐ Clubs are in FULL swing! Donโt miss your chance to join in, make new friends, and grow your passions.
You can find the options listed in the Club Connect newsletter or on the Google Event Calendar.
๐Club Connect NewsletterNEW NEWS---Club Connect newsletter is also housed in CentralVCS Bookmarks stored on ALL school issued devices. We canโt wait to see you there! ๐
Little Learners DRAW Club
Come join our virtual Little Learners Directed Draw Club, Tuesday at 11:30! We had a BLAST last week! It is exciting to see familiar faces return each week and get to know all your wonderful students!
Last week, we drew some adorable scarecrows! They turned out amazing!
Remember, if you join 5 minutes early you can bring something to show and tell! We won't have time for everyone, but we will do this every week so your students will each have a chance to share at some point this semester! They can bring a favorite toy, favorite piece of art they have created, a pet (yes, we've had lots of pets show up to our classes), or anything they are excited and proud to share with us! I can't wait to see your students next Tuesday!
๐ When: Tuesdays @ 11:30 AM
๐Where: Zoom: https://go.staff.centralvcs.org/event/Jcjnbqk4E9G2
๐ง๐ฝ๐ฆ๐ผ Who: Geared towards our younger students, but anyone is welcome to join!
Ongoing Resources
English Learner Newsletter - October/November
Our English Learner newsletter is here to help you with all your questions about English Learners. Click the link to read what is going on this month.
Physical ID Cards for High School Students
๐ธ Attention High School Students! Do you need a physical ID card?
Fill out this quick survey today: Student ID Survey
๐ Important details for your photo submission:
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Must be clear, in focus, and in color
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Taken within the last month (or new)
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Plain, light-colored background
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No other people or objects in the photo
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Face forward, looking straight at the camera
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No hats, filters, or face coverings
๐ Save your file as:
FirstInitial.LastName_Grade
Field Trips are Live!
Our Events team created a video tutorial to support you in booking field trips this year! Our super backoffice team made this supportive video for you! ๐คฉ
๐ Schoolwide Field Trip Policy (Departments may vary, but schoolwide trips follow this policy)
IMPORTANT: Event Waivers
Parents, please take a moment to be certain you have the appropriate waivers filled out for your student to attend the events they are excited about coming to. If you come to an event without this task done, you will have to step aside to fill it out and take longer in person. This takes just a moment and will be so helpful for shortening our long event lines. Thank you for taking a moment to review these directions and finish up your students waiver(s).
Signing Annual Waivers in GO for parents Video Tutorial
Signing Annual Waivers in GO for parents - Written Directions
CVCS Event Calendar
If you would like to sign up to follow our Google Event Calendar, please fill out this survey. Student emails and all school email addresses have access to the calendar, but if you want to add your personal aemail, you must request access. You will stay up to date with what is happenning around the schools.
Follow Us on Social Media!
Another awesome group to join is where our approved vendors and school community are able to interact and ask questions or share advice. YVC & MRA Vendors
About us
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Yosemite Valley Charter Website: https://yosemitevalleycharter.org/
Location: 3610 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 258-0800