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NewsFlash <a title="Kids Kamp 2011 by VOCS, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66577366@N08/6054403871/"> <div align="center"></div> </a> <div align="center"></div> <div align="center"></div> <span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"> <a style="background-image: url("/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Load.ashx?type=image&file=anchor.gif"); text-indent: 20px; width: 20px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 20px;" id="Top" name="Top"></a></span></div> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></span></span></span></span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"></span></span></span></span></span></span> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></span></span></span></span></span> <div align="left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></span></span><span style="COLOR: #008000; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Week of February 10 - 17 </span><br /> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <p><font size="5"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; COLOR: #008000"></span></font></p> </span></span></span></span></span></div> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <div> <div align="center"> <div align="left"> <div align="left"> <div align="left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;">This page is updated weekly on Fridays with important Tehachapi school site information. For questions, please contact your resource teacher directly before calling our office. Teachers' contact information is located on the <a style="COLOR: #0000ff" href="../../../CA/valleyoaks/Tehachapi/apt18.aspx"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;">Contact Us</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;"> web page. To add updates, events, or corrections, please email details to </span><a href="mailto:christyrosander@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;">christyrosander@gmail.com</span></a> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; color: #000000; font-size: 8pt;">.</span><br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS; FONT-SIZE: 8pt">Note: You will need free <a title="Website to download free Acrobat Reader" href="http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html%20"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS; FONT-SIZE: 8pt">Adobe Acrobat Reader</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;"> to view PDF documents on this website<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </span><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Important Bulletin for Yosemite Skiers and Snowboarders!!!</strong><br />It looks like we will have snow at Badger Pass! Paperwork for ski/snowboard equipment is with Nickki at front office. It is necessary for all people wanting equipment and $20 lift tickets to complete paperwork no later than Friday, February 17. Please indicate if you want lift tickets, lessons, and equipment or if a different combination. If you don't yet have accommodations but are interested in skiing, Tenaya Lodge may have a good rate for Sunday and Monday nights so give the reservation desk at Tenaya a call (559) 683-6555. Also, email Linda at <a href="mailto:smith2224@gmail.com">smith2224@gmail.com</a> with confirmation of number of skiers/snowboarders and whether you need equipment for one or two days.<hr size="2" width="100%" /><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Online Enrichment 4 Sign-ups next Thursday, February 16 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM</strong><br />Enrichment 4 is March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Click on Enrichment Online Sign-up from the menu on the left (available on February 16). No late sign-ups. Please contact your resource teacher for questions. <br /><br /><strong>Note: </strong>Constitution and Constitution Research Paper students <strong>are not </strong>required to sign-up online for the second half of the courses. <br /><br /><a href="Enrichment-Session-4-Descriptions-2012.pdf">Enrichment 4 Descriptions</a><br />Enrichment Quick Look Schedule Coming Soon<br /><hr size="2" width="100%" /><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Wednesday Classes Starting<br />6<sup>th</sup> – 8<sup>th</sup> Digital Photography Course - Wednesdays Starting February 29</strong><br />This year Mrs. Rosander will be offering Digital Photography on Wednesdays February 29, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 2:00-3:30 using the Mac lab in classroom B/C. This course will include instruction in basic photography composition, camera operation, photo organization, and enhancement. To enroll, a student must have a working digital camera, flash drive, and a computer at home with Internet access. Weekly photography assignments will be given focusing on the skills taught in class. Please email Mrs. Rosander to sign-up at <a href="mailto:christyrosander@gmail.com">christyrosander@gmail.com</a> . Class size is limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Students are welcome to use their own laptops. <br /><br /><strong>Elegant Evening 4th-8th grade Choir call!</strong> <br /> If you'd like to perform at Elegant Evening with a 4th-8th grade choir, please join us on Wednesdays beginning February 29th through March 28th. We will be practicing from 1:45-2:45 in Classroom F. Please email Mrs. Hayes at cmhayes317@gmail.com to sign up for this class. There will be one or two extra practices in April before the Elegant Evening performance date of April 27th. <br /><br /><hr size="2" width="100%" /><p><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="58" /><strong>Tehachapi News Features: VOCS Tehachapi Lego Robotics Team<br />Check it out on page 20: </strong><a href="http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/TehachapiNews/">http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/TehachapiNews/</a><br /></p><hr size="2" width="100%" /><p><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Project Ideas for Authentic Learning</strong><br />Parent Workshop<br />Wednesday, February 22<br />11:30-12:15<br />With the pressure of testing, it is sometimes easy to forget that our children's most memorable learning is experiential. As a home schooling parent, you have the opportunity to tailor your curriculum to the interests of your child(ren). Project-based learning will allow your child(ren) to research and develop a memorable project about any topic of interest. Many examples will be shown and discussed. These projects can be displayed at our Open House / Student Showcase on May 16th in Tehachapi.<strong><br /></strong></p><hr size="2" width="100%" /><p><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Attention All 4th and 7th Graders Writing Test on March 7th</strong><br />The STAR Standardized Writing test for all 4th and 7th graders only is March 7th at 10:00 at our school in Tehachapi. <br /></p><hr size="2" width="100%" /><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" /><strong>Check out the new <a href="http://www.valleyoakscharterschool.org/newsletter">February ACORN Newsletter</a></strong><br /><hr size="2" width="100%" /><img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="24" width="57" />See's Candy will be available to be picked up on Wednesday morning. Students who sold candy may pick up the candy and distribute the candy to their buyers as soon as possible. Don't forget Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14th. Make your deliveries right way!!<br /><hr size="2" width="100%" /><strong>Winter Robotics Workshop!</strong><br /> What do light and motion sensors and robots have in common? How many degrees does it take to turn a Tri-bot in a complete circle? Come to the Winter Robotics workshop to find the answers to these questions and many more. This workshop is intended to teach you about engineering, robotics, computer programming, math, and FLL competition. It will be structured like a class with lectures, lab activities, mini-competitions, and lots of homework. Because the number of robots are limited, class size will also be limited. Please complete the application and submit to Mrs. Prestage or to Miss Nickki. Admission will be on a first come, first served.<br /> <br /> Workshops will be held on Thursday evenings in classroom B/C starting February 16, 2012 and ending March 29, 2012 from 6 pm to 8 pm. <br /> <br /> <a href="2012-Winter-Robotics-Workshop-Application.pdf">Winter Robotics Workshop Application</a><br /> <br /> <hr size="2" width="100%" /> <strong>Announcing "Elegant Evening of the Arts 2012" Auditions! </strong><br /> It's time to start practicing and polishing for excellence if you would like to be a performer at our annual "Elegant Evening of the Arts". We will be looking for performances in the following categories: instrumental, vocal, vocal & instrumental, dance, oral language. The auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 3:30pm in Classroom BC. Vocalists and oral language speakers need to submit a copy of their piece at the audition; please make sure words and lyrics are appropriate for a school/family atmosphere. If you would like to audition, please email Margo Hayes at cmhayes317@gmail.com by Friday, March 2nd to be put on the audition list.<strong></strong><br /> <hr size="2" width="100%" /> <a href="http://teacherweb.com/CA/valleyoaks/Tehachapi/apt11.aspx">Enrichment Assignments</a><br /> Be sure to check weekly the <a href="http://teacherweb.com/CA/valleyoaks/Tehachapi/apt11.aspx">Enrichment 3 Assignments</a> web page to access what your student is learning, homework assignments, and important web links. <br /> <hr size="2" width="100%" /> <div align="center"></div> <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 10pt;"></span> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Optimist International Essay Contest</span></strong><br /> <div align="center"> <div align="left">All interested writers! There is an opportunity for you to enter the 2011-2012 Optimist International Essay Contest, The topic this year is "How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community". The essay must be between 700 and 800 words, and entry deadline is Feb. 16th to the front office for Mrs. Hayes. High Schoolers - Mrs. Page will have entry forms for you. K8 students - your resource teacher will have applications for you. Be sure to follow the directions on the application very carefully. You may email Margo Hayes with questions at </div> <a href="cmhayes317@gmail.com"> <div align="left">cmhayes317@gmail.com</div> </a></div> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Comic Sans MS;"></span></strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 8pt;"></span> <p> </p> <strong></strong> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><strong></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><hr size="2" width="100%" /> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span> </div> <a href="http://alertline.kern.org/"><strong>Snow and Fog Delays</strong></a><br /> Tehachapi is well known for sudden changes in weather. VOCS follows the Tehachapi Unified School District for all snow delays or snow days. Also, <a href="http://alertline.kern.org/">Kern County Schools Alert Line </a> is an excellent place to visit for the latest updates during inclement weather. However, if there is a school closure, VOCS will not be holding classes on campus. If there is a two hour delay, the first two classes will be canceled and workshops will start at 10:30. Also, if classes are already in session and the snow begins to fall then please feel free to pick up your child. If you have any questions, please contact your Resource Teacher.<br /> <hr size="2" width="100%" /> <em><span style="font-style: normal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: #006600; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: blue; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: #006600; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: blue; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></span></span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"></span><u><strong>Upcoming Field Trips</strong></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span><br /> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Yosemite: Ski Trip</span> - February 27-28<br /> Camp KEEP - April 23-27<br /> <br /> Please visit the <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/valleyoaks/Tehachapi/apt21.aspx">Field Trip web page </a>for dates, sign-up, and contact info.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="bkshelf.gif" alt="bkshelf.gif" border="0" /><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;">Curriculum Corner</span><br /> <span style="color: #000000;">Welcome to a new section of our NewsFlash page. Each week will feature something new that will enhance your homeschooling experience.<br /> </span><br /> <img src="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" alt="red_new_text_with_a_yellow_boarder_0515-1007-0904-5619_SMU.jpg" border="0" height="48" width="114" /><br /><br />February 10<br /><a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/The-History-of-Sweetheart-Candies.html"><br />Smithsonian: History of Sweetheart Candies</a><br />Age Range: All<br />The Smithsonian recognizes "Sweetheart Candies" as a cultural icon and offers a terrific article on the history of the little Valentine confections. When you've finished reading, be sure to click on the link near the top of the page that says, "Ten Out-of-the-Ordinary Valentine's Day Customs." It's sure to ignite a family discussion! <br /><br />Then, take a virtual field trip to the Necco's Candy factory to see how their conversational sweethearts are made. Here's the link:<br /><a href="http://www.necco.com/FunLearning/VirtualTour.asp">Necco: Virtual Plant Tour of Sweetheart Candy Factory</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/">Science News for Kids</a><br />Age Range: 9-14 <br />The Society for Science & The Public in Washington, D.C., sponsors this free, ad-free, award-winning online publication for kids. It offers current and interesting science news stories accompanied by suggestions for hands-on activities and resources for further learning. When you get to the site, you'll see some featured science news stories. Use the horizontal menu at the top of the screen to explore:<br />Atoms & Forces - Read an assortment of fascinating articles that teach about chemistry, physics, and light and radiation. Topics cover: Self-cleaning clothes, why DEET confuses mosquitoes, the speed of neutrinos, and much more! <br />Earth & Sky - Learn about the Earth, environment, pollution, space, and weather. Discover a "ghost lake," find out how scientists are mapping dark matter, and learn about the link between air pollution and rainfall.<br />Humans & Health - Find out how genes help to explain the loss of ancient civilizations, learn about brain behavior and how babies "read" lips, and discover why fats encourage overeating.<br />Life - Discover urban agriculture, learn about the amazing things animals do, explore dinosaurs and fossils, enter the weird world of microbes, fungi and algae, and find out how plants "talk". <br />Tech & Math - Be amazed at the science game-changers in computers and electronics, find out how many times to shuffle a deck to improve the odds of winning "Old Maid," discover how lasers can identify the country where a gemstone was mined, and see the cars of the future.<br /><br />Don't' miss the mini vertical menu on the top right side of the home page. 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