October 2011 Newsletter now available - please read!

The October 2011 newsletter is available online in pdf format. Click here to view it. It is important to read the entire newsletter so that you do not miss out on important dates or announcements. Please let us know if you have any trouble viewing the newsletter. Don't forget that you can get the latest information directly from our website www.mountainhomecharter.org or 'like' us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MountainHomeSchool.

Picture day reminder and new ways to stay informed!

Dear Western Sierra Charter Schools Families,

***REMINDER***

Tomorrow, September 15^th is our last picture day for both Glacier High and Mountain Home School. Pictures will only be taken between 8:30 - 12pm.  Click here for additional details.

***STAY INFORMED***

Don’t miss out on announcements for our schools. There are many ways you can remain informed. By going to www.mountainhomecharter.org or www.glacierhighcharter.org you will find our current calendar of events and classes, important announcements, and our monthly newsletters.

***NEW FEATURE***

If you do not regularly check the school website, we have added a new feature to help you stay better informed. By entering your email address at http://glaciercharter.blogspot.com/ or http://mountainhomeimportant.blogspot.com/ you will be instantly emailed every time there is an important announcement for your school. We highly recommend taking advantage of this feature because there are times when an announcement does not make it into a newsletter.

***FACEBOOK***

Finally, Mountain Home is now on Facebook. In addition to staying informed about important announcements, you can follow discussions, take part in surveys, and respond to events. “Like” our page at:

• http://www.facebook.com/MountainHomeSchool
• Glacier Facebook is coming soon.

As always if you have any questions feel free to contact your charter teacher. Have a wonderful day!

Fresno State Farm Tour Field Trip coming on Friday, September 23rd

This Field Trip to the Fresno State Farm will be a wonderful educational experience geared for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Please sign up at Mountain Home School by Friday, September 16th.

Fresno State has a very strict policy that we need to follow. Please read the following carefully.

*No Children under the age of five years can attend a farm tour. The university has decided that children under the age of five are a safety risk! No strollers are allowed on property!

*Parents are required to park only in the designated farm parking and purchase parking permits to park on campus.

*Students are asked to adhere to the following rules:
-No climbing on or putting heads through fences
-No feeding animals
-No running
-Absolutely No petting, unless instructed to do so by the tour guide
-No throwing anything at any time
-No sandals, visitors MUST wear closed-toe shoes

Cost: $2.oo for each student attending farm tour
Please pay in advanced to Melissa. Parent chaperones are free.
Additional costs will be parking permits ($3.00 required) and ice cream (optional).

Schedule for the day:

8:45 Meet at Fresno State in LOT 'Y' (pick up map and packet at Mountain Home School)Parents MUST purchase a Parking Permit for the day ($3.00).
Permits may be purchased at dispensers or at the Police Department on campus.

9:00 Fresno State Farm Tour

11:00 Bring your own picnic lunch to eat at O'Neill Park

12:00 Visit Fresno State Market. Ice Cream available for purchase

Contact: Sylvia Sloas (ext 18) or Kim Meeks (ext 19)

School Pictures coming September 12th and 15th, 8:30am-12pm, click here to print order form

School pictures are coming next week! Michael Jones Photography will be here on Monday, Sept. 12th and Thursday, Sept. 15th from 8:30-12:00. Other family members are welcome to take pictures, as well. Packets will be available for purchase. Free Student I.D.'s will be available upon request only (see order form). Parents can purchase an I.D. card for $5.00.

Click here to download an order form.

Say Cheese!!

First attendance due this September 9th by 2pm.

Dear Mountain Home and Glacier High School families,

This is just a friendly reminder that our first month of attendance is due this, Friday September 9th by 2pm. Please remember to sign each line of attendance in either a blue or black pen. Please mark the appropriate boxes for subjects covered each day.

If you need a copy of a blank attendance form, you may find it at:

• Attendance for Mountain Home Families
• Attendance for Glacier High School Families

Thank you for turning this in on time, it really benefits the school and all the families we serve. Please contact your charter teacher if there is a problem turning in your attendance.

School Kick-Off Night September 8th at 5pm

Students and Families of Mountain Home & Glacier High School,
We welcome you to our School Kick-Off Night!

Where: Mountain Home School & Glacier High School (Oakhurst Campus)
When: Thursday, September 8th
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We’ll be providing hot-dogs, chips, & drink. Come hear about the school year, meet the staff and our new homeschooling families!

We hope you can join us!

School staff will also host 3, 15-minute “breakout” sessions for parents/students on the following topics: new family question & answer, Internet safety, & school theme start up: “Around the World” showcase days.

**Bring your beach chairs as seating limited.

**Please help us plan by writing your family’s name down on the sign-up sheet with how many will be attending!