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The Weekly BUZZ

August 14, 2023

The Weekly BUZZ August 14, 2023
The WeeklyBUZZAugust 14, 2023

Monday, October 20, 2025

Schoolwide News Schoolwide News

πŸ“’ 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 PM–2:30 PM.


We look forward to connecting with you then, it’s 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 DetailsπŸ‘‡

πŸ“… Friday, October 31st, 2025

πŸ“ Zoom

⏰ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

πŸ’» Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5443257214

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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

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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.

Library Website

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.


Online Library Orders

Library Newsletter

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Buzz Into the Bee...Register Today!🐝. It’s time to register for the 2025–2026 Spelling Bee! Ready… Set… Spell!

Buzz into the 2025–2026 Spelling Bee! 🐝The Spelling Bee is for students in grades 4th-8th.

Register now and get ready to show off your spelling superpowers!


πŸ‘‰New this year: Finalists will enjoy a mock Spelling Bee practice in January to practice, prepare, and perfect their words!

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Middle and High School News Middle and High School News

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Secondary Parent Agenda for Learning Period #3

LP 3 Secondary Agenda

Elementary News Elementary News

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πŸ‚ Primary Newsletter & Parent Agenda for Learning Period 3 ✏️

Welcome to Learning Period 3! πŸ‚ As the leaves change and the weather cools, our students are diving into a new season of growth and discovery. 🌻 This newsletter is filled with exciting updates and helpful resources to support your child’s learning journey.


Inside, you’ll find academic goals and challenges designed to stretch and inspire students πŸ’ͺ, along with student supports that encourage continued reading growth πŸ“š. We’re also sharing ideas for keeping students motivated 🌟 as we move into this busy fall season, plus a few other fun surprises along the way! πŸŽ‰


We hope this edition helps you stay connected and inspired as we celebrate all the learning adventures happening between October 13 and November 3.

Learning Period 3 Agenda

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TK October Newsletter

Events Events

❄️ Winter Intramurals: Play, Connect, Cheer!❄️

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!

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🌟 Don't Miss Our Super Club Options! 🌟

πŸ“… Clubs are in FULL swing! Don’t 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.

πŸ‘‰Club Connect Newsletter


NEW NEWS---Club Connect newsletter is also housed in CentralVCS Bookmarks stored on ALL school issued devices. We can’t wait to see you there! πŸ™Œ

Ongoing Resources Ongoing Resources

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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.

English Learner Newsletter

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Physical ID Cards for High School Students

πŸ“Έ Attention High School Students! Do you need a physical ID card?

Fill out this quick survey today: Student ID Survey


πŸ‘‰ Important details for your photo submission:

  • Must be clear, in focus, and in color

  • Taken within the last month (or new)

  • Plain, light-colored background

  • No other people or objects in the photo

  • Face forward, looking straight at the camera

  • No hats, filters, or face coverings

πŸ“‚ Save your file as:
FirstInitial.LastName_Grade

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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! 🀩

πŸ”—How To Book a Field Trip


πŸ”—Field Trip/Event Website


πŸ”— 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

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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.


Event Calendar Request

CVCS Event Calendar

Follow Us on Social Media! 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

CVCS Facebook Page
CVCS Instagram Page
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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

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