November Newsletter

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Our Special Guest Adam Lang will lead our club session on DRUMS!

Students: you will find the club meeting on your Launchpad Calendar

Staff: if you'd like to join, please let me know and I will add you to the course

"Before you ever receive the wonderful treasures of a happy life, you must first give. Give of yourself. Be of service to others. Only what you give can be multiplied back into your own life." -MARY KAY ASH

The We Are Connected mindset helps us to understand that everyone who comes into our lives can help us live our dreams. Through this mindset, we learn to constantly explore synergies with others, embrace diversity, and relish competition that will allow us to maximize our potential with and through others.

Cougar Kindness Award Nomination Form

DECEMBER OUTINGS COMING SOON!

For more details please go to the ACTIVITIES PAGE and SIGN-UP!

Email aguevara@k12insightca.org with completed permission slips.

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Meets Every Other Monday @3PM

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Counselors

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Kelly Mortensen Last Names Rp-Z kemortensen@k12insightca.org

Attention Insight Potential Graduates: If you plan to attend college OR a trade school after graduation, make sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career/trade school.

• The earlier you file, the more grant money you are likely to receive (up to twice as much).

Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are FREE money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based.

• Need Based means they are awarded to students with financial need.

• Merit Based means they are awarded to students with particular skills or qualities: a good student, great basketball player, member of a certain church, etc....

Grants and scholarships can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants or scholarships you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!

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• Congratulations to our first fall course Dual Enrollment Program completers of the year! 24 Insight Students completed an 8-week course at Irvine Valley College on Oct. 11, 2026. Each student that passed the course- Intro to College Study Skills- earned 3 college credits and 10 Insight credits! We are so proud!

  If you are interested in the Dual Enrollment program at Insight, please contact Monica Chatfield at mchatfield@k12insightca.org

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• Briette Peterson: Director of Engagement (951) 389-4877 bripeterson@k12insightca.org
• Tricia Altman: Student and Family Champion (760) 383-0586 taltman@k12insightca.org

• Carmen Cardenas: Student Champion Clerk (781)649-3940 cacardenas@k12insightca.org
• Leahndrah Carrillo: Student Champion Clerk (805) 792-8904 lecarrillo@k12insightca.org
• Anica Garcia: Academic Growth Advocate (ISCA) (559) 900-1781 agarcia@k12insightca.org
• Jade Fries: Academic Growth Advocate (SD/SJ) (559) 797-1040 jafries@k12insightca.org
• Jeannie Sheffield: Retention Specialist (ISCA) (559) 549-4309 jsheffield@k12insightca.org
• Ruby Magana : Retention Specialist (ISSD & ISSJ) (559) 623-7012 rmagana@k12insightca.org
• Lyla Rodriguez: Bilingual Engagement Coach (951) 484-0886 lrodriguez@k12insightca.org
• Alyssia Guevara: Media and Community Liaison (408) 459-8223 aguevara@k12insight.org

  
  

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Our Navigating K12 webinars are designed to empower you with the tools, resources, and confidence you need to thrive in this new learning adventure. During the session, you’ll:

- Discover how to navigate the online learning platform with ease.

- Explore two amazing tools designed to support you and your student.

- Gain practical tips for setting up a productive at-home learning space.

- Learn about key resources and contacts to help you throughout the year.

- Get answers to your questions about schedules, extracurriculars, and more.

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• Connect with one another
• Enjoy Interactive discussions
• Receive and share advice, ideas and encouragement

Learning Coach University #1 - Parent/Learning Coach Resources. We cover how to support your student in the New OLS, and to gain the ability to seek answers to your questions, plus so much more! Learn about: Learning Coach Community, ParentGuidance.org & events, One Stop Shop, Newsletters, LCs FAQ and connecting with Insight!

Media and Community Liaison

phone (408) 459-8223

email aguevara@k12insight.org

ISCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access educational programs and activities. As required by Title IX, ISCA does not discriminate on the basis of gender, in its educational programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Title IX non-discrimination matters:

Morgan Vincent , ISCA Title IX Coordinator, 50 Moreland Road Simi Valley, CA 93065. movincent@k12insightca.org (951) 894-9089

Additionally, you may contact the Office of Civil Rights by calling 1-800-421-3481.