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Bus Passes & Free-Reduced Lunch Sign ups
TTUSD is holding workshops for families to sign up for the Free-Reduced Lunch Program and to purchase bus passes. Please see info in Sierra Sun article.
substitute teachers needed
Currently hiring substitute teachers for 2015-16. SELS is a K-8 program with class sizes from 22-24. Please contact David Manahan if interested: dmanahan@truckeecharterschool.org or call 530-414-5326.
Board Meeting, Aug 3 2015
Please see agenda for the Aug 3, 2015 Board Meeting in M-7 from 6-7:30 pm. SELS Agenda 8.3.15
Welcome to The Akers Crew!
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! I hope your summer has been wonderful, full of exploration, play, and good family and friend time. As we relish in the long summer days and warm summer nights, please begin looking forward to our journey back in time as our fall expedition, Gold Dust and Gunsmoke kicks off. Below are some important fieldwork & school dates that we have put on our fall calendar: September 1- Back to School Night, 5:30 September 4- Walking fieldwork to Meadow Park, Building Background Knowledge Event September 22 – Akers Crew – Walking tour/ Gold Rush Museum at Presidio September 23 – Akers- San Francisco Maritime National Park October 7-8 Akers and Brisbin to Coloma and Gold Rush Live October 22- Akers- Empire State Mine Tour (to be confirmed) & Reclaiming the Sierra Expert, Gold Mining Historic Markers, and Deer Creek Historic Mining Trail –Nevada City * August 29- Saturday- is the 120th annual Miners Picnic at Empire State Mine. Optional event for students, just wanted to let you know in case you want to join in on the fun! November 19- Teichert Tour (local ) – Akers Also, I wanted to check in with you to see if you have begun reading our required reading this summer […]
DN June 10, 2015
Director’s Notes June 10, 2015 Hi all, What a fantastic last week of events! 8th grade art show at Moody’s, Celebration of Learning, and the Great Skate were all incredibly successful. Many thanks to the many hours of work it took to make all the events successful; big effort from students, staff, and parents. All of you should be proud of the accomplishments. First round of Passages on Tues were very successful. Students presented with poise and clarity, highlighting and reflecting on their achievements. Round two is tomorrow (Thurs) so if on campus please be respectful of noise levels; ideally keep things quiet from 8-9 am and 12:30-2 pm. Thanks. […]
First planting complete
May was a wet, cold month with lots of thunderstorms and variable weather. Getting all the rain was lovely and we so desperately needed it - believe me, there are no complaints here. But, the cool temps and heavy rainfall delayed planting in the bales. Seedlings are tender and delicate and needed a span of [...]
Board Meeting, June 8, 6-9 pm
Hi all, Please see agenda for the final meeting of the '14-15 school year. Next meeting will be in August. SELS 6.8.15 Agenda Thanks.
DN June 3, 2015
Director’s Notes June 3, 2015 Hi all, Lots going on in our final week and a half. Seems like a fast year. Been some great fieldwork lately at Lava Beds, Monterey, and Donner Lake. Sadly, we had to cancel some due to weather. Huge thanks to all you Fieldwork Coordinators, drivers, chaperones, and food shoppers. We are all very appreciative. SCHOOL EVENTS / INFO Celebration of Learning tomorrow night. Classrooms open from 6-7:30 pm. McMains Crew has the first annual Ancient World Summit from 5-6 pm in the gym. All parent volunteers please stop by the Appreciation Table at Celebration of Learning. We would like to let you know how important you are to our program’s success. Passages next week, Tues/Thurs, June 9/11: 8th graders presenting from 8-9 pm; 3Rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders presenting from 12:30-2 pm. You must be on time for these. Since students are presenting, we do not admit late-comers. Teachers will have notified you which room your child(ren) will be in; if you have not heard, please contact them. Final day of school, June 12. From 9:15-10ish we have our End-of-year-Ceremony in the Courtyard; families welcome. Beginning at 12:45 we will have a “carnival” style afternoon. We have a full day of school, though feel free to pick up (sign out) your students if you like; after 11:45 for middle school and after 12:45 for elementary students. […]
DN May 27, 2015
Director’s Notes May 27, 2015 Hi all, Our last big push before Celebration of Learning next week. Students are working really hard to prepare. Also lots of fieldwork as we have three crews out: Connolly at Lava Beds NM and Brisbin/Akers in Monterey. Thanks to all those parents giving so much time and energy to ensure these great trips. Reminder: If anyone is need, Tiffany Connolly will be offering fee-based tutoring this summer. If interested, please contact her directly: tconnolly@truckeecharterschool.org SCHOOL EVENTS / INFO Reminders: McMains Crew 6th graders have created an ancient Egypt display for KidZone. Stop in anytime to see their great work. An article about it was in today’s Sierra Sun. Connolly Crew 8th graders have a cartoon art show at Moody’s on June 2 from 5-7 pm. They have been diligently working on discrimination and race, and have developed political cartoons to represent their learning. Positively Rolling art show at Coffeebar on Friday, June 5th from 6-8 pm. SELS, ACMS, and Forest Charter student work will be showcased. […]
DN May 20, 2015
Director’s Notes May 20, 2015 Hi all, Big, big thank you to all who made staff appreciation week so wonderful. Great job as well to the student leadership crew, who took much of their free time to help organize and run activities. And loved the first Staff Olympics! If anyone is need, Tiffany Connolly will be offering fee-based tutoring this summer. If interested, please contact her directly: tconnolly@truckeecharterschool.org SCHOOL EVENTS / INFO Positively Rolling art show at Coffeebar on Friday, June 5th from 6-8 pm. SELS, ACMS, and Forest Charter student work will be showcased. Reminders: TEDx event scheduled for May 21 at the Tahoe Haus and Cinema (in Tahoe City) from 4-6 pm. During winter electives, a dozen students of various ages created presentations of their own ideas. This event has limited seating (approx 50 tickets for general public). If you would like to attend, stop in the office Thursday to pick up tickets. McMains Crew 6th graders have created an ancient Egypt display for KidZone. Stop in anytime to see their great work. Connolly Crew 8th graders have a cartoon art show at Moody’s on June 2 from 5-7 pm. They have been diligently working on discrimination and race, and have developed political cartoons to represent their learning. […]