Western Sierra Charter Schools
“Committed to family-centered education”
Glacier High/Mountain Home School - Oakhurst
February 2016-17 Newsletter
ATTENDANCE FORMS!
Month 6 Attendance Due: Friday, January 27th
Month 7 Attendance Due: Friday, February 17th
Mountain Home School attendance forms:
http://www.mountainhomecharter.org/attendance-forms.html
Glacier High School attendance forms:
http://www.glacierhighcharter.org/attendance-forms.html
MHS & GHS will be closed the following dates: 02/20/17 ~ 02/24/17
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL NEWS
(Oakhurst)
Updates & Information
● Tower Theater Field Trip: Please note the time change! The play
will begin promptly at 9:30. Arrive by 9:00 a.m.
● The Spelling Bee is Friday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m.
● Field trip to Fresno County Science Fair March 14th at 10:30 a.m.
● Chick Chat begins Wednesday, February 8th, at 11:00 a.m.
MHSC STEM FAIR
The first MHSC STEM fair was a great success! We had 13 students present a
variety of interesting and informative projects to those in attendance. Thank
you to all of you who participated and think about joining in on the fun next
year!
Field Trip to Fresno County Science Fair
March 14, 2017 at 10:30-12:30 p.m. (or as long as you’d like to stay)
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds
Cost: Free
The Fresno County Science Fair is an annual competition for students in grades 6-12.
The Fair provides an opportunity for discourse among like-minded, high-achieving middle and
high school students across the Central Valley. The Fair fosters an interest in and an excitement
about science, mathematics and engineering while offering a rewarding competitive setting in
which students can showcase their research projects and set the stage for the rest of their
academic careers.
This is a regional fair with winners moving on to the state competition. March 14th is the
only day the public is allowed to view the projects. Sign-ups will be on the board with more
information. If you have any questions, contact Denise Cudd.
5​th​ and 7​th​ Grade PE Testing
Date: ​Tuesday, March 21st​ ​ ​or Thursday, March 23rd
​
Time: ​10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.(testing should take about 20 minutes)
Place: ​Mountain Home School
See your Charter Teacher for more information!
Chick Chat begins February 8​th​!!
All 5​th​ through 12​th​ grade ladies​ are invited to join us ​Wednesdays 9:30
to 10:30 am​ for Chick Chat beginning February 8​th​. ​Through weekly
chapter meetings facilitated by high school leaders, Chick Chat helps middle
school girls learn from their peer mentors and better understand and
address the issues they face. In doing so, the girls develop confidence,
leadership skills and compassion.​ (An adult sponsor will always be present
and assist in the planning and facilitating of Chick Chat meetings.) ​Our
Chick Chat chapter is one of 40,000 Girl Talk chapters.​For more
information, check out www.mygirltalk.org or call Susan Nobles (ext. 124).
Glacier High SCHOOL NEWS
(Oakhurst)
College & Career Information
●
11th & 12th Graders:​ U
​ pcoming SAT Test: March 11th and May 6th
at YHS - Please be aware that there are deadlines for when a student
can register! N
​ ow is the time to create a username & password as this is
the site that you’ll use to sign-up to take SAT and/or ACT college entrance
exams!​ ​www.collegeboard.org​ ​College Board has also partnered with Khan
Academy to create official SAT practice for all students & is free!
● Seniors: ​FAFSA- Free Application for Financial Aid is available! Please
apply ASAP​ ​https://fafsa.ed.gov/
● If you missed the Senior Meeting​ (January 25th) it is important that
you meet with your charter teacher!
Updates & Information
● New 2nd Semester Class: ​Our popular ​Finance​
(​ Dave Ramsey) Course
will be held on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Mr. Boe will be facilitating
this outstanding program. ​Please sign-up with Mr. Boe.1st class begins
Monday, January 30th from 1:00-2:30.
● Reminder: “Academic Lab”​ ​is open every Monday, Wednesday, &
Friday! Come receive extra help or just a quiet space to complete your
work! See school calendar for specific times:
http://www.glacierhighcharter.org/oakhurst-daily-calendar.html
● “Spirit Days”​ ~ If you missed some of the January dress-up days,
there’s still time to show your school spirit! January 25th is Crazy
Hair/Sock/Hat Day​ ~​ January 30th is Cultural Heritage Day ​~​ February
1st is Fandom Day!
● Parent Networking/Coffee Hour:​ ​Wednesday, Feb. 8th 9:00-10:00 a.m.
●
The GHS 2017 Prom will be Saturday, April 22
at the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse.
● Did you know we have a Glacier High School Charter Facebook
page?​ ​It’s a great source for up to date information and announcements.
INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR TALENT?
A FEW STUDENTS HAVE EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO HAVE A
TALENT SHOW! IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN
PERFORMING FOR A SPRING EVENT, LET YOUR CHARTER
TEACHER KNOW - WE WILL ORGANIZE AN EVENT IF
ENOUGH INTEREST!
Field Trips
(several pages worth… read on!)
San Francisco​ ​
Field Trip ​
Feb 9-10
Contact Matthew Englund 642-1422 x 116​ / ​[email protected]
D.​C .
A sample itinerary may be found at:
https://worldstrides.com/itineraries/washington-d-c-and-new
-york-city/
To apply online, go to​ ​www.worldstrides.com/signup
Enter ID# 139186
A $99 nonrefundable deposit will be required, and total
student cost for the trip will be $2695, to be fully paid by
3/27/17 SEE Matthew Englund!!
~ GHS PARENTS ~
Let’s get to know one another!
Beginning Wednesday, February 8th, I’m hosting a
parent networking/coffee hour! Come share your
parent/teacher successes & helpful ideas with one
another. If struggling, we can offer support &
brainstorm solutions!
Mindy
For questions or comments, please call or email me ([email protected])
If interest, this will continue each month!
Celebrate SNOW!
Put this day on your calendar
and stay tuned
for more information
GHS will have a snow play day
at
Goat Meadow
on ​Friday, Feb. 3​ from about
1:00-3:00 if the weather cooperates.
Playhouse Merced Theater
&
UC Merced Campus Tour
Who: ​Preference given to 11th graders & Parents
(Oakhurst & Fresno Glacier Students)- other grade levels
may be included but only as “space available.”
When: ​Tuesday, March 28th
​Specifics:
1. Meet at ​
​to watch the live production, “Peter &
the Starcatcher” - arrive by 9:15 for the 9:30 show. Cost:
$5/student and $10/adult. This is a more adult version of Peter Pan.
http://www.playhousemerced.com
The Address: 452 W. Main Street, Merced
2. We will then travel to the University of California, Merced for
lunch and a 1 hour campus tour. We will eat lunch in the Dining
Commons of the University and our tour will begin at 1:00 p.m. Cost:
individuals pay for their own lunch.
The Address: 5200 North Lake Road, Merced
For questions, please contact Oakhurst Principal, Mindy Klang at
642-1422 ext. 104 or email: ​[email protected]
Payment Due to Ms. Wilhite or Mrs. Lord b
​ y Tuesday, Feb. 28th​!
WSCS Staff Directory in OKH
Oakhurst Main Number:
Oakhurst Fax Number:
559-642-1422
559-642-1592
Michael Cox, WSCS Director
Jody Jeffers, Chief Business Officer
Cheryl Wilhite, Administrative Secretary
Mindy Klang, WSCS Principal-Oakhurst
Eric Hagen, Technology Administrator
Michele Williams, Librarian/Office Support
Ramon Mendoza, Custodian
Laura Scott, Special Ed Administrator
Sarah Zimmer (Williams), Speech
Ext. 102
Ext. 117
Ext. 100
Ext. 104
Ext. 107
Ext. 112
Ext. 113
Ext. 120
Ext. 123
Charter Teachers, Mountain Home School
Kathi Bales
Ext. 103
Denise Cudd
Ext. 110
April Hill
Ext. 108
Renee Johnson
Ext. 111
Kim Meeks
Ext. 105
Susan Nobles
Ext. 124
John Rumohr
Ext. 106
Joyce Vind
Ext. 109
​Charter Teachers, Glacier High School
Bruce Boe
Ext. 121
Matthew Englund
Ext. 116
Kaylene Friesen
Ext. 122
Support Staff
Elizabeth Govreau, GHS Art Instructor
Barbara Graas, MHSC Art Instructor
Gael Irizarry, GHS Math Instructor
Megan Kilgore, GHS Physics Instructor