The start of the year has been extremely positive! It has been such a joy melding our crew together. We are establishing strong ethics in the SIERRA Norms and Habits of Work through investigation of the Design Principle of the Month: Responsibility for Learning. This language is unpacked every day and students and I refer [...]
Welcome to a new school year, Crew! Meeting our new team this week was so exciting; we conducted many team building activities, explored topics in math and expedition content, and began establishing our Crew norms. Students are energized and ready to learn, as well as begin building the strong foundation a Crew requires. Our future's [...]
2015-16 Documents are listed and linked below. All documents are available on the left-hand sidebar of the site as well. Family Handbook Manual de la Familia (Español) Commitment to Excellence Comprometida a la Excelencia (Español) Chaperone Code of Conduct Chaperone Código de Conducta (Español) Auto Transport Automovil de Voluntario (Español) Walking Excursion Autorizacion Para Excursióne [...]
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.
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.
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 [...]
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.
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