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Charter School Connection

Special Points of Interest:

Mon., Jan. 7:

School Resumes

Tues., Jan. 15:

Practice Writing Test

Thurs, Jan. 16:

School Board Meeting

Fri., Jan. 18:

Graduation Meeting 9:00 –10:30 a.m.

Grad TRAK!

Science Lab

Class registration ends

Last day to order test prep materials

Last day to sign up for Leland Snow Trip

Mon., Jan. 21:

NO School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Ed Center closed

Wed., Jan. 23:

AWRs Due

Character First!

Scholastic Orders due

Last day to order yearbook

before price increase

Fri., Jan. 25:

Family Snow Play Field Trip

Mon., Jan. 28:

Spring classes begin

January 2013 Graphics used with permission from Dianne J. Hook Volume 11, Issue 5

Volume 11, Issue 5

January 2013

Ed Center Hours

Monday—Friday

7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

A 2008 California Distinguished School Web Site: www.hart-ransomcharter.com

3920 Shoemake Ave., Modesto, CA 209-523-0401

Sharpen your pencils kids, because the

Practice STAR Writing Test is approaching.

Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Time: 9:00 AM –10:30 AM **

Place: HRCS Rm. 5 (4th graders) & Rm. 4 (7th graders)

*The Official STAR Writing Test will be held on March 5, 2013*

Note: Please have your child bring a book to read. No electronic devices are

allowed. Students may use an Advisory Teacher’s cell phone if necessary. Students will be dismissed after completing the test, beginning at 10:30.

**Writing test is untimed, therefore ending times are estimated.

Attention

All 8th Grade Graduates and Parents!

WHO: All 8th Grade Students and Parents

WHAT: Important Graduation Meeting

WHEN: Friday, January 18th, 2013, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Hart-Ransom Charter School Campus

We will choose the 2013 graduation theme and have other important information to share with

you, so please put this date on your calendar and plan to attend.

SAVE THE DATE!


Are you wondering what to turn in for the December 13–January 23 AWR “Fine

Arts” student work sample? On page 3 of this newsletter, you will find a sheet

that reviews what “Fine Arts” includes. Ideas for projects in each category are

shown. If there was ever a time to be creative, this is it! Think outside the box!

Since limited HRCS filing cabinet space requires a flat 8 1/2 x 11” (or smaller)

student sample, consider bringing in a photo, CD, DVD or program of your

student’s art or performance. Don’t forget to have your child write a description

of his or her sample. Your goal throughout the year should be to have your

student apply the following in each of the four “Arts” categories:

- Observe and respond to that art form

-Apply (DO!) that art form

-Analyze that art form throughout different cultures and time periods

-Assess and derive meaning from that art form

-Relate that art form to other subject areas and careers

*Dance* *Music* *Theatre* *Visual Arts*

Dear Parents, The upcoming standardized STAR (CST) test is scheduled for April 29th - May 3th, 2013 for grades K-8 and April 23-25th, 2013 for High School. Please mark your calendars now. CST released questions for test preparation are available online at:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp If you need a pre-printed copy of the CST released questions, please contact your Advisory Teacher by Friday, January 18, 2013. Orders will be ready by Curriculum Fair, February 25th, 2013. If you choose to order a pre-printed copy, a sample from each subject will be required with your May AWR. Second and Third grade students attending the Test Prep Class will be provided with all the test prep materials.

Save These Dates!

Testing For K-8:

Apr. 29 - May 4, 2012

And

High School: Apr. 23-25

Volume 11, Issue 5

Note: Sample projects were taken from California State Standards, grade 4.

Please tweak them to match the abilities of your child.

Specific K-8th grade level standards and project ideas can be found on our website www.hart-ransomcharter.com under Links (top right bar) then State Stds.

*Keep this page in your binder for future reference.

Artistic Perception Creative Expression

Historical and Cultural Context

Aesthetic Value Connections, Relationships, Applications

What it means ____________

Perceive and respond to each art category (dance, music, etc.) Use specific vocabulary to express observations. ________________

Apply the process and skills within the arts to create and communicate meaning. ____________

Analyze the role and development of the arts in past and present cultures throughout the world. _____________

Analyze, assess, critique and derive meaning from the arts according to elements of art principles. ____________

Apply what was learned in the arts and relate it to other subject areas. Learn about careers in the field of visual and performing arts.__________

Sample projects

For Dance

Explain the principals of variety in a dance sequence.

Convey a range of feelings through shape/posture.

Identify a folk dance from California’s history.

List the expectations the audience has for a performance (and vice-versa.)

Describe how dancing develops strength, flexibility and endurance. (PE Standard)

Sample projects

For Music

Describe music according to its elements, using the terminology of music.

Sing or use instruments to play various melodies.

Identify music from a specific culture or time period.

Use a specific criteria when judging the quality of a musical performance.

Graph the improvement in personal music performances after practice. (Math Standard)

Sample projects

For Theatre

Identify a character’s objectives and motives to explain their behavior.

Retell stories in a variety of tones (comic, frightened, joyful, sarcastic, etc.)

Recognize key developments in the entertainment industry (silent movies, etc.)

Describe your response to a production and explain what the scriptwriter did to elicit that response.

Dramatize events in California History. (Social Studies Standard)

Sample projects

For Visual Arts

Identify pairs of complementary colors and how artists use them to create mood.

Use fibers or other materials to create a simple weaving.

Describe how art plays a role in reflecting life (photos, quilts, etc.)

Describe how the individual experiences of an artist may influence his/her work.

Read biographies and stories about artists and summarize in a report. (Language Arts Standard)


The 2012-2013

“Read to Succeed Program” is NOW open!

Read to Succeed is a free educational program sponsored by Six Flags to inspire kids in Grades K-6 to engage in

recreational reading. Students who complete six hours of recreational, non-school-related reading are eligible to

earn a free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags theme park. Just stop by the

Ed Center to pick up a reading log for your child.

All student reading logs must be submitted to: Isabel Harris

By Thursday, February 15, 2013.

Character First! “Enthusiasm”

Date: Wednesday, January 23 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Place: Hart-Ransom Campus Address: 3920 Shoemake Ave Modesto CA 95358 “Expressing joy in each

task as I give it my

best effort. ”

AWRs

Due January 23

Remember:

Samples of

Math, Writing and Fine

Arts; February projections;

and Class Review Forms

are due January 23.


IMPORTANT NOTICE!!

Due to the volume of pictures/CDs received for our yearbook, we ask that if you want pictures RETURNED, you submit them in an addressed envelope, so we can return them to you at the end of the year.

If you DO NOT want pictures returned, please submit pictures/CDs in an envelope with your NAME ONLY.

Please remember, if pictures/CDs are not accompanied by a self- addressed envelope, pictures/CDs will NOT be returned.

Just a reminder...the Ed Center will be closed

from 1 p.m. on Friday, December 21 until

school resumes on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Office Staff and Advisory Teachers will not be

available to take calls during that time.

K-2 Units Learn about January’s special days

for Grades K-2nd

Available in the Ed Center

Calendar activities

New Year’s fun

Martin L. King & Benjamin Franklin worksheets

Snowball Happy


HEARING SCREENING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 9:30 a.m.

Grades K, 1, 2, 5 & 8

Please sign up in the Ed Center by January 30, 2013.

Re-check March 4, 2013

Writing Corner In January, our focus will be on report writing. As you may be aware, report writing is a California State Standard for 2nd-8th grade students.

You may ask, “What type of report should my child do?” Here are a few suggestions: Animal report Country report (6-7th grade focus) Biography Ancient civilizations (6-7th grade) Mission report (4th grade focus) A period in history (7th grade) State report (5th grade focus) US History (8th grade focus)

We love to see students prepared for high school and this is one of the crucial ways to be ready. Older students should include a table of contents and a Bibliography or Works Cited page. Information can come from a variety of sources including books, encyclopedias or the internet.

FYI-A project as large as a report should be spread out over a number of weeks, and would make an excellent Spring Festival project.

If you have concerns or questions, your AT is available to assist you.

Please Note: 2013 Report Writing Packet will be available on our website beginning January 14, 2013.

We would like to thank

each of you who supported

and helped with our

Poinsettia Fundraiser. The

monies that were raised

will be used for

future field trips

and/or assemblies!

Thanks again!


Buy It Today

Early Bird Special

$23*

Before

January 23, 2013

*$25 after 1/23/13

Have you taken class &/or

fieldtrip photos?

Please email or submit on disc monthly as you take them.

Email: [email protected]

Preserve memories for a lifetime

PARENTAL DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Parents, Relatives and Friends

Would you like to say congratulations to your student or graduate in a special

way? Hart-Ransom Charter School will be selling space in our yearbook for

special dedications. Last year, many students were excited to see a

personal “congratulations” in their yearbook.

We will do the layout for you. All you have to do is decide what you want to

say. You may even add a photo if you would like. (No photocopies, please.)

Forms are available in the Ed Center.

Each “Congratulations” is $15.00

Ad Deadline is Thursday, February 5, 2013


You voted, and here are the results:

The Winner of the 2013

T-shirt/Sweatshirt Design (New design coming Spring 2013)

SAVE THESE DATES!

************************************************ 4th & 7th grade Practice Writing Test

Tuesday, January 15, 8:30 a.m.

************************************************ 4th & 7th grade Official Writing Test

Tuesday, March 5, 8:30 a.m.

************************************************ High School Testing

April 23-25

************************************************

2nd-8th Grade STAR Testing

The week of April 29-May 3

************************************************ 5th & 7th grade Fitness Test

Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 a.m.

************************************************ All events will be on campus.

Looking

Ahead

2013 Spring Festival Project Ideas

Our Spring Festival is a special time set aside to showcase our students’ work.

Below is a list of potential ideas for your child’s project. Please note that this is

a small sampling of ideas. If your child has a particular interest, please

encourage your child to choose something that motivates him or her. On the

next page are the project guidelines. Please choose a project that is compatible

with the guidelines.

Music, dance, martial arts, oral presentations and all other performance fields will have no venue at the Festival.

Some of your choices are:

Questions or Clarifications?

Please call your Advisory Teacher

Art project

Make a poster

Hobby Highlight

Photo collage

Minute book or lap book

Web page

Travel brochure

Volcano (flow must be contained)

Writing portfolio

Making a video

Family trip

Rain Forest projects

Construction of a ???

(toolbox, bird house, etc.)

Model with report

Collections display

(bugs, stamps, etc.)

Country report

Sewing project

Mission project

Lego project

State report

Science Olympiad project

Family history tree

Pyramid project and report

Map or relief map

Science project

Cake decorations (for display only)

Color wheel

Pet report with photos

My Story Book album

Time line

Creative story

Book report

Book making

Diorama



2013 Spring Festival Project Display Guidelines

1. Each student may display only one project.

Children may work together on a single display.

2. Labels that include the student's name, grade and AT will be

provided at check in and must be attached to the project

at the top right-hand corner. Display boards should not

exceed 12” deep by 36” wide.

3. All display materials, including electronics, are the sole responsibility of the

participant. Hart-Ransom is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

4. Dangerous chemicals, drugs, open flames, and explosives may not be a

part of the project.

5. While food items may be involved in your project, all food must be covered and no

tasting or sharing of food is permitted.

6. Any project requiring electricity should provide a suitable battery, as electrical outlets may not be available. Electronic displays must be attended at all times.

7. A project cannot involve either the selling of items or the taking of orders at the

Spring Festival. 8. Set up of your display must be conducted and completed between 5:30 - 6:00

p.m., Thursday, April 18. 9. Please be respectful of everyone’s projects. Unless otherwise stated, all student/

family displays are not for touching. 10. Displays need to be removed by 8 p.m., Thursday, April 18. Everyone is

responsible for removing his or her own items and displays. Any displays not removed will be discarded.

For questions, please contact your Advisory Teacher.

36” wide

12” deep


Family Snow Play Day Friday, January 25, 2013

10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 11a.m. Check In

Come enjoy a family day in the snow!

(You must arrive & check in from 10-11 a.m.—you may stay as long as you

want up until the 5 p.m. closing time.)

See Rates on the next page.

Student tickets include:

All Day Pass on the Hill

Tow Rope use for students at

least 44 inches tall

Equipment Rental

Parking (Lunch is available for purchase)

Leland Snow Play Area Information

At 6300 feet, this beautiful and natural setting is another world away. However it is remarkably acces-

sible. Located in Tuolumne County, in the heart of Gold Country, Leland High Sierra is 39 miles east of

Sonora on Highway 108. Check it out yourself at: http://www.snowplay.com/

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

1) Fill out your family name and phone numbers on the Snow Play Day Registration Form. Then list

each person attending and check the appropriate box that describes their level of participation.

Put the amount owed for each person in the money column. Add up the total at the bottom and

check one box for payment method. Remember, you have to purchase a pass to be in the snow play area-this includes toddlers. There is a nice outside observation deck area available at no

charge.

2) Fill out one “Release of Liability” sheet per family listing each child under age 18 attending; 3) Place the completed registration form, the “Release of Liability” form and your payment-either

exact cash or check made out to HRCS-in the white envelope provided on the counter.

4) Write your family name on the outside of that envelope and place it in the envelope in the rack

labeled Family Snow Play Day.

Remember to pick up (or print off from web site) the sheet with driving directions and information.

IMPORTANT: Due to changing weather conditions, you MUST carry tire chains when going into the Sierra Moun-

tains. Depending on the weather, chains may be required. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS FIELD TRIP IF YOU

DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO CHAINS.

Questions?? Call Leslie at 602-3412 or Pam at 602-3967

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE:

You may only use the equipment

supplied by Leland Snow Play.

Remember, you have to purchase a

pass to be in the snow play area-this

includes toddlers.

See registration form for costs.

Vehicle chains are required.

http://www.snowplay.com/


Name

of each person participating or planning to be at the event

PACKAGE #1 Includes:

All Day Pass, Equipment Rental,

Parking, and TOW UP LINE

PACKAGE #2 Includes:

All Day Pass, Equipment Rental

& Parking (NO TOW UP LINE)

LUNCH

Other

HRCS

Student (Must be 44” tall to use tow)

FREE

NOT HRCS

Student Child

44” tall and up OR an Adult

$20.00

HRCS Student (Under 44” tall

thus not able to use the

tow) FREE

NOT HRCS

Student (Under 44” tall not able to use

the tow) $12.00

In-

cludes choice from menu and

drink $6.00

(Not

allowed In

Snow Play Area)

$ 0

Cost

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Total Enclosed: Check Number ________ or Exact Cash

Family Snow Play Day

Leland High Sierra Snow Play Friday, January 25, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(You must arrive & check in from 10-11 a.m.)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS FIELD TRIP IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO

CHAINS/CABLES FOR YOUR VEHICLE.

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

1. Fill out your family name and phone numbers on the Snow Play Day Registration Form. Then list each person

attending and check the appropriate box that describes their level of participation. Put the amount owed

for each person in the money column. Add up the total at the bottom and check one box for payment meth-

od. Remember, you have to purchase a pass to be in the snow play area-this includes toddlers. There is a

nice outside observation deck area available at no charge.

2. Fill out one “Release of Liability” sheet per family listing each child under age 18 who is attending; 3. Place the completed registration form, the “Release of Liability” form and your payment-either exact cash

or check made out to HRCS-in the white envelope provided on the counter.

4. Write your family name on the outside of that envelope and place it in the envelope in the rack labeled

Family Snow Play Day.

Remember to pick up (or print off from web site) the sheet with driving directions and information.

Family Snow Play Day Registration for Friday, January 25, 2013

Last Name _________________ Home #________________Cell # _______________


Parents: You are responsible for your children at all times! For both their safety and an enjoyable day “without squabbles,” keep a close watch on your kids!

Family Snow Play Day~Information Sheet Friday, January 25, 2013

10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 11a.m. check in

(You must arrive & check in from 10-11 a.m.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you arrive after check-in time, you may have to pay for

your HRCS students at the non-group rate. Driving Directions:

Take Highway 108 up through Sonora

For up-to-date road conditions and chain

requirements call:

1-800-427-7623

(When asked to state the highway, say the

number 108. Highway 108 is closed for the

winter seven miles above Strawberry).

Drive 4 miles past Strawberry on Highway 108, Look for the Leland Meadows Road sign on the right.

Turn right and go two miles up that road, and you will be there.

If the weather is severe, the event will be cancelled. IMPORTANT: You must carry car chains.

Depending on the weather, chains may be required. Weather conditions can change rapidly.

Snow Play Tips

Prepare for the cold; carry warm clothing; dress in layers in case it warms up. Dry boots and extra

dry socks are important assets, as is sunscreen for the many sunny days.

You may only use the equipment supplied by Leland Snow Play

Preserve the memories. Don’t forget the cameras & camcorders. Snow Play is sure to provide some of

those “Funniest Home Video” moments. Questions?? Problems??

Call Pam at 602-3967 or Leslie at 602-3412 Liability Statement:

Tubing, sledding, sliding, snow play, and other recreational activities involve inherent and other risk of INJURY and/or DEATH.

Trail conditions can vary constantly because of weather changes and use. Bare spots, ice, variations in terrain, moguls, forest

growth, rocks, debris, tow-towers, grooming equipment, and other natural and man-made obstacles and hazards may exist

throughout the area. The user of this ticket assumes the risk of personal injury and death related to participation in recreational

activities within the snow play area. ALWAYS stay in control. You are responsible for avoiding collisions with others. The per-

son downhill ALWAYS has the right of way. Conduct that poses an increased risk of injury to you or others may result in the im-

mediate revocation of use of privileges at the sole discretion of the snow play management. Management is NOT responsible for

lost tickets. This ticket is VOID and WILL NOT be honored if the wicket is broken. THE TICKET MUST BE WORN IN A VISI-

BLE LOCATION ON YOUR PERSON. By purchasing this ticket you release rights to your image, for marketing stock or resale

purposes, which may be taken while visiting Leland High Sierra Snowplay. We reserve the right to reproduce or distribute any

photographs taken of guests while visiting Leland High Sierra Snowplay. Leland High Sierra Snowplay does not agree to release

photos to individuals unless we deem it necessary to do so.

IMPORTANT WEATHER INFORMATION If the weather Friday morning is questionable, call

the school, at 523-0401 AFTER 8:00 am Friday

morning to verify whether the Snow Play Day is still

on. If it is cancelled due to weather, your money will

be refunded. Allow 2 hours driving time to Leland

High Sierra Snow Play Area.


Leland High Sierra Snowplay Inc. Group Rental and Liability Release Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

Name of user of the equipment: 1)________________________ 4)_________________________

2)________________________ 5)_________________________

3)________________________ 6)_________________________

Group or Organization: HART-RANSOM ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL I hereby give permission to the above named person(s) ("User of the equipment") to rent Snow Play equipment from Leland High Sierra Snowplay Inc.

As parent or legal guardian for the User of the Equipment, I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of snow play for which this equipment is to be used, and that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence of this sport.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USER OF THE EQUIPMENT FREELY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF IN-JURY ASSOCIATED WITH TUBING. (________) Initial

I HEREBY RELEASE from any legal liability and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Leland High Sierra Snowplay Inc., its owners, agents and employees from any and all liability for damage or injury to the User of the Equipment, any person or property arising from the maintenance, selection, adjust-ment or use of the equipment. I assume the full responsibility and risk of any and such damage or in-jury of any kind which may result from the use of this equipment. (________) Initial

I accept for use AS IS the equipment that is rented, and accept full responsibility for its care while it is in the above named person's possession. I will be responsible for the replacement, at full retail value, of any equipment rented from Leland High Sierra Snowplay Inc. under this agreement, which is not returned. I agree to reimburse, and hold harmless Leland High Sierra Snowplay Inc. for any loss or damage of any kind, other than reasonable wear and tear which may result from the use of this equip-ment. I agree to return or have returned all equipment by the agreed date, in clean condition to avoid any additional charges. (________) Initial

I ACKNOWLEDGE that there is an inherent risk of injury in the sport of tubing, and use of any equip-ment, and expressly assume the risk for any damage or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of the equipment. (________) Initial

I UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THE ABOVE RENTAL AND RELEASE AGREEMENT. (________) Initial

Parent or Guardian: __________________________________ Date: Friday, January 25, 2013

List only those under age 18 in your family attending this

field trip

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