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No School/Campus Closed on Monday, 5/26
Our Campus will be closed on Monday 5/26 in observance of Memorial Day. We'd like to extend our sincerest Thank you to all of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country so that we may enjoy our freedoms. Field Day on 5/27 We will be holding our annual Field Day on Tuesday 5/27. Studnets will be dropped off at Harvest Ridge during the regular pick up time, and our entire school will walk to Chantry Park to enjoy a day of fun! Please make sure that students are dressed in shoes/clothes that they can play outside in. Pack extra sunscreen and a water bottle too! Note: Our Kindergarten class will be picked up from Chantry Park at the normal 1:00 pick up time. Students grades 1-8 will walk back and be picked up from campus at the normal 2:30 pick up time. For directions to Chantry Park, please click here. Graduation Dance on 5/28 Last Day of School - Bowling! Our last day of school is on Thursday, May 29th! Please note that students will be meeting at the bowling alley that day, and will not be dropped off at Harvest Ridge during the normal drop-off time. If you are paying with Zelle please make sure you add "Bowling" in the description as well as your student's name. Student Portraits If you missed your student's portrait during Art Gala, we have good news- There's still time to get them! Portraits sell for $20 and the proceeds will go toward next years Art Gala! We will have the portraits available in the front office next week, so pop in and pick up your picture! We accept cash, or you can Venmo Lexi Shaeffer @Alexis-Shaeffer. Yearbook Orders There's still time to order yearbooks! If you haven't ordered your yearbook yet, you can still order one and have it delivered directly to your home. Click here to order! Summer Art Camp Mrs. Wallgrean is hosting an art camp this year for grades 2-6. Details are below, and if you have a child outside this age range, feel free to reach out! . Unleash Your Creativity This Summer! Join us for four fun-filled days of art, during which students will explore a variety of artistic mediums and create their masterpieces! Dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Instructor: Mrs. Wallgren Open to students entering grades 2 – 6 What to Expect: Explore different artistic mediums Create unique works of art Learn about famous artists & their techniques Daily snack provided Fun, creativity, and hands-on learning! Cost: $225 per student (Includes all supplies and daily snack) Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 Limited spots available—secure your child’s spot today! To ask questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768 Summer Learning Camp Don’t Let Summer Learning Slip Away! Studies show that kids lose, on average, 30% of what they’ve learned during the school year if they don’t continue practicing over the summer. Keep your child engaged and ready for the next school year with our Summer Learning Camps! Dates:
Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Teachers: Mrs. Wallgren & Mr. Wallgren NOTE: Open to students entering 3rd – 6th grade What We’ll Cover:Each week will focus on building essential skills in: Reading – Fluency & comprehension Writing – Grammar, structure & creativity Math – Problem-solving & foundational skills Daily Art Session – A fun, creative way to end each day! Different activities each week! Sign up for one or both weeks—new themes and lessons will keep learning fresh and exciting! Spots are limited--reserve your child’s place today! Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 For questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768. Thank You!
This past week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, and we sure felt the love! From the decorations, treats, gifts, and kind sentiments from students and families, we wanted to say Thank You for such a wonderful week. Our PTO did a fantastic job in coordinating all of the Teacher Appreciation activities, and the level of detail that they put in did not go unnoticed. Thank you to every family that donated their time and resources into planning such a wonderful week. We appreciate you so much! Site Word Busters Student Recognition Congratulations to Naomi & Max! Naomi & Max were recognized by the Site Word Busters program as outstanding students who embody the mission of the program. As part of this recognition, both gave separate speeches at the appreciation celebration and expressed the impact that they see the Site Word Busters having on our younger students as well as themselves. Our 8th grade students serve as "Buster Buddies" for our Kindergarten class. This requires training from the Site Word Busters program so that they can assist our Kindergartners in learning letters, sounds, and the first site words of the program. Our 1st and 2nd grade students also participate in Site Word Busters, which can't happen without our parent volunteers! A HUGE Thank You to our teachers who implement the program, Mrs. Feickert, Ms. Staton, and Mrs. Silski, as well as our Parent Coordinator, Sarah Moulton! Yearbook Orders There's still time to order yearbooks! If you haven't ordered your yearbook yet, you can still order one and have it delivered directly to your home. Click here to order! Seedling Sale May 19-22 The Harvest Ridge Garden is having a seedling sale next week, May 19 – 22, at the garden entrance. We will have a few herbs and vegetables available so come by and see what’s growing. The table will be largely unmanned so purchases will be managed on the honor system and payment or donations will go to the Harvest Ridge PTO Venmo account. But, if you see Katie Meredith in the garden or watering the seedlings, she can accept cash at that time. Summer Art Camp Mrs. Wallgren is hosting an art camp this year for grades 2-6. Details are below, and if you have a child outside this age range, feel free to reach out! . Unleash Your Creativity This Summer! Join us for four fun-filled days of art, during which students will explore a variety of artistic mediums and create their masterpieces! Dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Instructor: Mrs. Wallgren Open to students entering grades 2 – 6 What to Expect: Explore different artistic mediums Create unique works of art Learn about famous artists & their techniques Daily snack provided Fun, creativity, and hands-on learning! Cost: $225 per student (Includes all supplies and daily snack) Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 Limited spots available—secure your child’s spot today! To ask questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768 Summer Learning Camp Don’t Let Summer Learning Slip Away! Studies show that kids lose, on average, 30% of what they’ve learned during the school year if they don’t continue practicing over the summer. Keep your child engaged and ready for the next school year with our Summer Learning Camps! Dates:
Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Teachers: Mrs. Wallgren & Mr. Wallgren NOTE: Open to students entering 3rd – 6th grade What We’ll Cover:Each week will focus on building essential skills in: Reading – Fluency & comprehension Writing – Grammar, structure & creativity Math – Problem-solving & foundational skills Daily Art Session – A fun, creative way to end each day! Different activities each week! Sign up for one or both weeks—new themes and lessons will keep learning fresh and exciting! Spots are limited--reserve your child’s place today! Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 For questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768. Welcome to our new Interim Executive Director - Kathleen Daugherty!
During the board meeting yesterday afternoon, the board approved the contract for the Interim Executive Director- Kathleen Daugherty! Kathleen is no stranger to Harvest Ridge as she has previously served on our board of directors and was an essential figure in the creation/foundation of our school. Kathleen Daugherty is a retired superintendent with more than 34 years of experience in educational administration at all levels and 47 years of overall experience in education. She brings a background in charter school development, oversight and leadership, working with underperforming schools, school site leadership, public relations, and community involvement through membership and leadership in the International Lions Clubs, the National Cancer Society, the International Soroptimist Club, and local non-profit organizations. Kathleen is a firm believer that it “Takes a Village” and involves the community to support the schools. In 2009 she was named the Superintendent/Principal of the year for California by the Association of California School Administrators. She also received the key to the City of Napa in 1999 for her work with the city as part of Leadership Napa Valley; was named the Citizen of the Year by the Newcastle Community Association; was named Lion of the Year by District 4C-5; and received the Leadership Award from the Newcastle Business Association. Her unique background and experiences cover both district and charter organization and school site leadership, instructional technology, PBL and 21st Century learning, and organizational management/Board development. Welcome to Kathleen! Yearbook Orders There's still time to order yearbooks! If you haven't ordered your yearbook yet, you can still order one and have it delivered directly to your home. Click here to order! Art Week 5/12-5/15 Art Week is just around the corner! During the week of 5/12-5/15, all students K-8 will be participating in Art Week. This means that during their school day, the only two subjects they will have is Art & PE. This allows our students to dive deep into different art projects and formats that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to explore. Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities from your teachers. Students are encouraged to show up to school with a "can-do" attitude as they try new art! Save the Date - Art Gala 5/22 Lost and Found Our lost and found collection is getting too big! Next week we'll have the lost and found items out front. If you suspect that your student has left some things behind at school, please come take a look so that you can collect what is yours. Thank you! Summer Art Camp Mrs. Wallgrean is hosting an art camp this year for grades 2-6. Details are below, and if you have a child outside this age range, feel free to reach out! . Unleash Your Creativity This Summer! Join us for four fun-filled days of art, during which students will explore a variety of artistic mediums and create their masterpieces! Dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Instructor: Mrs. Wallgren Open to students entering grades 2 – 6 What to Expect: Explore different artistic mediums Create unique works of art Learn about famous artists & their techniques Daily snack provided Fun, creativity, and hands-on learning! Cost: $225 per student (Includes all supplies and daily snack) Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 Limited spots available—secure your child’s spot today! To ask questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768 Summer Learning Camp Don’t Let Summer Learning Slip Away! Studies show that kids lose, on average, 30% of what they’ve learned during the school year if they don’t continue practicing over the summer. Keep your child engaged and ready for the next school year with our Summer Learning Camps! Dates:
Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Teachers: Mrs. Wallgren & Mr. Wallgren NOTE: Open to students entering 3rd – 6th grade What We’ll Cover:Each week will focus on building essential skills in: Reading – Fluency & comprehension Writing – Grammar, structure & creativity Math – Problem-solving & foundational skills Daily Art Session – A fun, creative way to end each day! Different activities each week! Sign up for one or both weeks—new themes and lessons will keep learning fresh and exciting! Spots are limited--reserve your child’s place today! Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 For questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768. 2025 Rotary Teacher & Student of the Year
Congratulations to our 2025 Rotary Teacher of the Year and Student of the Year recipients: Ms. Paige Staton & Adalynn!Ms. Staton works with our Kindergarten students and teaches math to our 1st-grade students. Her presence sets the tone for our younger students who will be at our school for years to come. Ms. Staton sets high expectations while being able to create a safe, encouraging environment for students to explore and grow. Our students are lucky to be able to share in her ethic and enthusiasm! Congratulations to Paige! Adalynn is a 7th-grade student who brings a shining personality to school every day. She has demonstrated confidence and responsibility in a way that has made her one of the most responsible students on campus. Whether it's academics, student council, or volleyball, Adalynn always gives her best effort while celebrating other students' success as well. Congratulations to Adalynn- we're so proud of you! Key to Success - Integrity Can you believe we have reached the final Key to Success for this school year? For the month of May, our Key to Success is Integrity. We explained to students that integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody is watching. We provided examples to students how what integrity looks like in school, including listening to teachers/instructional aides the first time, working together in things like group projects, and telling the truth even if it means admitting you made a mistake. PTO Meeting on Wednesday 5/7 We will have our final PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday. 5/7 at 2:45 pm! Come and see how you can help out with our end-of-the-year campus events, including Teacher Appreciation Week and Field Day! See you there! CAASPP Testing Schedule Continues Next Week We have had a great start to CAASPP testing! The students have showed tremendous preparation, focus, and persistence during this CAASPP testing week. Next week, we will continue with our CAASPP testing schedule to ensure that all students grades 3-8 complete their work and to to any make up testing for students who were absent this week. The CAASPP assessments help us better understand how your child is progressing, including where they may need extra support, as well as help us with renewing our Charter. We kindly ask for your help in making sure your child gets a good night’s rest and comes to school ready to do their best. Encouraging a positive mindset and consistent effort can make a big difference. Thank you for your support! Art Week 5/12-5/15 Art Week is just around the corner! During the week of 5/12-5/15, all students K-8 will be participating in Art Week. This means that during their school day, the only two subjects they will have is Art & PE. This allows our students to dive deep into different art projects and formats that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to explore. Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities from your teachers. Students are encouraged to show up to school with a "can-do" attitude as they try new art! Save the Date - Art Gala 5/22 Save the date! Our Art Gala/Open House is scheduled for 5/22 at 6pm. This is the perfect opportunity to come and see the amazing work that your students have been working on during Art Week, get a chance to talk to your teacher, and join the Harvest Ridge community in celebrating another school year! More info on the Art Gala to come! Lost and Found Our lost and found collection is getting too big! Next week we'll have the lost and found items out front. If you suspect that your student has left some things behind at school, please come take a look so that you can collect what is yours. Thank you! Summer Art Camp Mrs. Wallgrean is hosting an art camp this year for grades 2-6. Details are below, and if you have a child outside this age range, feel free to reach out! . Unleash Your Creativity This Summer! Join us for four fun-filled days of art, during which students will explore a variety of artistic mediums and create their masterpieces! Dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, June 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Instructor: Mrs. Wallgren Open to students entering grades 2 – 6 What to Expect: Explore different artistic mediums Create unique works of art Learn about famous artists & their techniques Daily snack provided Fun, creativity, and hands-on learning! Cost: $225 per student (Includes all supplies and daily snack) Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 Limited spots available—secure your child’s spot today! To ask questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768 Summer Learning Camp Don’t Let Summer Learning Slip Away! Studies show that kids lose, on average, 30% of what they’ve learned during the school year if they don’t continue practicing over the summer. Keep your child engaged and ready for the next school year with our Summer Learning Camps! Dates:
Location: Harvest Ridge, Mrs. Wallgren’s Classroom Teachers: Mrs. Wallgren & Mr. Wallgren NOTE: Open to students entering 3rd – 6th grade What We’ll Cover:Each week will focus on building essential skills in: Reading – Fluency & comprehension Writing – Grammar, structure & creativity Math – Problem-solving & foundational skills Daily Art Session – A fun, creative way to end each day! Different activities each week! Sign up for one or both weeks—new themes and lessons will keep learning fresh and exciting! Spots are limited--reserve your child’s place today! Venmo- @Tina-Wallgren-1 For questions, contact Mrs. Wallgren at 916-205-7768. |
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Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School Independent Study, Classroom Hybrid, Home Study
Harvest Ridge Cooperative is a tuition-free, hybrid, and homeschool, public charter school, TK-8, serving students in Placer County and the surrounding communities. Located in Newcastle, CA. homeschool independent study charter school K-8 transitional kindergarten tuition-free https://www.harvestridgeschool.org/ |
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