The Weekly BUZZ
August 14, 2023
Monday, October 20, 2025
Schoolwide News
π’ Update: New Date for Our Parent Zoom Meeting!
Our first Parent Zoom Meeting with the Superintendents has been rescheduled to Friday, October 31, from 1:30 PMβ2:30 PM.
We look forward to connecting with you then, itβs a great opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and get to know your superintendents.
We hope to see you there!
-Steph, Jenny, and Maria
Updated Detailsπ
π Friday, October 31st, 2025
π Zoom
β° 1:30 PM β 2:30 PM
π» Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5443257214
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
Lending Library
The Lending Library is filled with resources to help you teach, guide, and grow with your students. The Teen Health & Wellness section features trusted, age-appropriate resources on mental health, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and understanding the changes that come with puberty and growing up. These books help families support adolescents as they learn about themselves and the world around them. You can find all this, and more, in the Parent Resource area of the school library.
UPDATE:
Please notify any Teachers/Students who were expecting the library van in Los Banos (10/17), Marina (10/17), or Oakhurst (10/20) that the delivery days have been rescheduled due to mechanical issue with the van.
The library will be renting a UHAUL and has the following rescheduled delivery days:
Oakhurst: Wednesday, 10/22 - normal time and place.
Los Banos/Marina: Thursday, 10/23 - normal time and place.
All other delivery days should be unaffected.
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!π. Itβs time to register for the 2025β2026 Spelling Bee! Readyβ¦ Setβ¦ Spell!
Buzz into the 2025β2026 Spelling Bee! πThe Spelling Bee is for students in grades 4th-8th.
Register now and get ready to show off your spelling superpowers!
πNew 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
π Primary Newsletter & Parent Agenda for Learning Period 3 βοΈ
Welcome to Learning Period 3! π As the leaves change and the weather cools, our students are diving into a new season of growth and discovery. π» This newsletter is filled with exciting updates and helpful resources to support your childβs learning journey.
Inside, youβll find academic goals and challenges designed to stretch and inspire students πͺ, along with student supports that encourage continued reading growth π. Weβre also sharing ideas for keeping students motivated π as we move into this busy fall season, plus a few other fun surprises along the way! π
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
βοΈ Winter Intramurals: Play, Connect, Cheer!βοΈ
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!
π Don't Miss Our Super Club Options! π
π Clubs are in FULL swing! Donβt 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.
πClub Connect NewsletterNEW NEWS---Club Connect newsletter is also housed in CentralVCS Bookmarks stored on ALL school issued devices. We canβt wait to see you there! π
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
πΈ Attention High School Students! Do you need a physical ID card?
Fill out this quick survey today: Student ID Survey
π 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
π 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! π€©
π 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
Monarch River Academy: https://monarchriveracademy.org/
Yosemite Valley Charter Website: https://yosemitevalleycharter.org/
Location: 3610 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 258-0800