The Weekly Update #4

vWe are excited to announce that our BRAND NEW Spiritwear Online Store is officially OPEN—but only for a limited time! Check out our fresh YVC & MRA designs across new hats, shirts, and sweatshirts!

🛒 Shop the store here: https://print-theory.printavo.com/merch/Central-Valley-Charter

Important Details:

⏰ Order Window: Open now through Monday, 11/2 at 11:59 PM.

📦 Shipping: All orders will ship directly to your home address after 11/2.

Note: Lending Library pickup is not available this year.

Don't miss out—grab your gear before the window closes!

Calling all students who will be in High School the summer of 2028 or 2029 (7th through 11th graders). We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for upcoming trips to England & France in summer 2028 and Japan in summer 2029 through EF tours, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and a global perspective that no classroom can replicate. We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know - and spots on this trip are limited:

Parent meeting: Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm

👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here:https://rsvp.eftours.com/p8u93ak

(Can't make it? RSVP to get all the information emailed)

We’ll cover:

• How to save $$ with early enrollment

• Full itinerary highlights and what's included

• Safety, supervision, and EF’s 24/7 support

• Payment plans, fundraising, and scholarship options

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably. I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

****Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip and school funds may not be used.

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!

Newsletter

LP3 is flying by, and we are snuggling into November quickly! As your student finishes up their narrative writing, take some time to practice reading it out loud together so they can share it with their IST at your next meeting. We love celebrating all of their work and watching them reach their goals!

Click here to learn more about Academic Support and Challenges

October has finally arrived and fall is in full swing! The cooler days and evenings, changing leaves, pumpkins, and Friday night lights just make for a happy heart. And what a perfect time of year to be outside in nature. Whether you prefer to spend your school days tromping through the woods or curled up with a book and a blanket, let us help you with some fun, free, fall-themed activities! Happy October everyone!

October TK Newsletter

Learning Period THREE Agenda and Information

Join your High School Counselors for live information sessions offered this Fall!

Applying to college: The CSU/UC application

Tuesday October 13th at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/91661159490

Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA

Tuesday October 20th at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/97793068902

Bulldog Bound

Friday October 23th at 12pm Zoom link https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/8349701924

Scholarship Search

Tuesday November 3rd at 6pm Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/97259431908

Did you know you can take college classes while you're in high school? And it's FREE!

That's right, you can start your college journey while still in high school and use those classes to meet high school graduation requirements, earn a career certificate while still in high school, or simply explore your interests.

Planning for the Spring 2027 semester that begins in January starts NOW! Go to our website and click on High School>Academics>College Courses. You'll see an overview of the process to get started. Don't forget to click on our CVCS Guide to Concurrent Enrollment while you're there. This document has plenty of resources to get you started, including the slides to the Concurrent Enrollment 101 information session held last week.

Questions? Reach out to your teacher or high school counselor!

Bulldog Bound is a great way to become familiar with Fresno State and the college process in general! Fresno State Bulldog Bound ensures that qualified students have a clear, tangible path to college by supporting students and their families with admission preparation as early as ninth grade.

Want to learn more? Go to https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/bound/index.html to learn more or attend a live information session:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6 PM

*Friday October 23, 2026 at 12pm Noon*

*our very own Bulldog Bound Ambassador will be presenting for our CVCS families*

Go to our Counseling Corner newsletters for zoom links to the meetings!

https://app.smore.com/n/47y21

High School students may request a physical ID card using the Secondary Education ID Card Request Form.

Calling all Wordsmiths! Ready to create a B-U-Z-Z? 🐝If you're in 4th–8th grade and eager to compete in our school spelling bee (and potentially advance to the county bee!), complete this quick survey: https://forms.gle/Zud5Ym3bQaZMnHfC8

Please review all schedule requirements carefully prior to signing up. Hope to see you there!

Clubs have started and we want to see you!

Here's how to attend:

1) Sign in to your student's School-Issued Google Account

2) Click CVCS Bookmarks.

3) Open Club Connect from the dropdown list.

4) Find the club you want, then click the join link.

Click this link to see all of our clubs: 👉👉Club Connect Newsletter 👈👈

We cannot wait to see you!

Into design, video, or music? Come create with us!

Together, we'll build creative projects, explore new technology, and turn our ideas into content that gets noticed.

Got an idea? Let's make it happen. Join the Multimedia Club! https://go.staff.centralvcs.org/event/2m09Hv11xkD

Get ready to squish, shape, sculpt, and create! Ready for some MONSTROUS fun? Join me this Tuesday at 3:00 PM for Clay Creations Lab, where we’ll be sculpting our very own Monster Mouths using air-dry clay!

Will your monster have giant fangs, crooked teeth, a silly tongue, or a spooky grin? The possibilities are endless as we shape, sculpt, and bring our crazy creations to life!

No experience needed—just bring your clay, your imagination, and get ready for some fang-tastic fun!

We are painting Pumpkin Buddies this week! Watercolors will give our paintings a soft effect, and you can make a jack-o'-lantern face if you want. Or, you can paint your pumpkins in fun colors! We end each club with the Artists Spotlight - an opportunity to share your art with your peers!

Art Club is set up for students in Grades 2-12, but is open to all students. TK-1st-grade students may only attend with a parent nearby to assist them. Any parent who attends Art Club with their child may create art with us!

Try to log in by 11:25 for inspirational photos and some groovy music!

DiMarco Portraits will offer several more options for school photos! See the graphic below for dates and locations.

DiMarco Portraits CVCS Webpage

Questions can be directed to dimarcoportraits@gmail.com