News & Announcement

Dear Charter Families,


We hope  that all of you have a relaxing three day weekend; with time for sufficient sleep so that your health is restored during this time of weather and time change transition, time for family playtime, and time to give appreciation to those veteran’, know and unknown who held true to the conviction that our democracy is one to commit one’s life to. May your days be free of stress, have time without screens, and with plenty of shared smiles.

Thank you to all of you who...
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WHAT WE DO IN OUR PROGRAMS: Lifeskills in Action: Recently all of our programs have deepened their focus on discussing Lifeskills in their classrooms. The Nature Academy established these Lifeskills as an integral part of their program, linking them into their academic studies and student self-reflections since the program’s inception over 20 years ago.  There is sound research that verifies the benefits of incorporating Lifeskills into students learning.
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We are seven weeks in the school year and our middle and high school students progress assessments are just around the corner. Our programs are encouraging students to find their passions and help their classmates to do the same. ..

...Please read on to hear from our counselor about Identifying emotions, emergency procedures, our Parent Advisory needs, news from our gardens and bits from our programs.
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Due to the Public Safety Power Shutoff that is scheduled by PG&E, ALL schools in the San Lorenzo Valley School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, October 10th.

Please read on for more information.
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...We know that for academics to stick, students need to feel Safe, Seen and Supported. They also need to have resilience, to have that ‘I Can’ capacity. That’s where the importance of having a Growth Mindset comes in.

I am sure that many of you have heard about Growth Mindset. It was brought into the limelight with research done by Carol Dweck’s research in 2006.  The Charter staff encourages students in the Growth versus Fixed Mindset in their classes. It is important that parents, too, understand the importance of supporting a growth mindset throughout your child’s life. If we all use the same language with our students, the messages are definitely more able to stick! 

Sometimes we forget that the teens and pre-teens need this message as much....
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A big Thank You to all the parents who attended Back to School Night or initial Orientation Meetings to start your student’s year off. ...
olunteerism is a huge aspect of every single one of our programs. We couldn’t do what we do without it!  It is a strong teacher who...

Please read on to learn more about • volunteering, • an article from our Mental Health counselor with ideas to try at home, • various reminders, • as well as what is coming up in our programs.
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We have had a week of school under our belts, the rhythm and routine of the school year is underway, mornings getting off and ready are smoother, and students and teachers alike are gaining excitement for the wonderful learning that is yet to come!  Thank you for supporting your students learning by sending them off well slept, coming to classes on time, with a healthy breakfast and lunch (with protein) to help keep their brains and bodies alert.




Please continue reading to learn about: • special events • our mental health component • VAPA opportunities, • your students CAASPP scores • parking on campus, as well as • highlights from each of our programs.  You will receive my (All) Charter New
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Welcome to another great school year of learning together!

School begins Monday, August 19, and on behalf of the Charter administration and extended staff, I want to welcome you to a new school year with the SLVUSD Charter programs. Teachers get back to school on August 13 and will have their first week full of Professional Development and preparing their classrooms for the first day of school.

You will soon receive...
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The first day of school is Monday, August 19th. You will be sent an email or letter notification with instructions on how to complete the Annual Online Registration, which will open August 6th to our continuing/returning student families as well as new families who have completed our pre-enrollment process.


PLEASE NOTE: If you have more than one student attending school in our district, you will receive a separate notification and unique SnapCode for each respective child.
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Another fabulous year has come to a close. I know that each of you holds special memories of the days and months your students shared with their friends and teachers.  Each student made great strides in their academic achievements, each added to their creative explorations, built stronger friendships, and pushed their limits in physical and social-emotional skills.
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