Summer Orientations
Monday through Thursday 10:00am
August 9-12 New and Returning Families
Get your curriculum and learn about the upcoming year!
Ventura County Fair
Thursday, August 12th Main Gate at 10 a.m.
This year’s theme is Western Nights and Carnival Lights. I hope that you will be able to join us for a fun-fair filled day! Come see how our students’ books do and enjoy a day with the family.
www.venturacountyfair.org/pages/3441/
Interdistrict Transfer Requests
This request must be made annually. It is best to request your transfer as early as possible from your home district. If you need more instructions or advice on how to obtain one, just give us a call!
Facebook Fan Page
I have to admit it….I love this time trap! So much, in fact, that I made a fan page for Somis Home Study. My hope is to communicate and highlight activities here at the program and inform members on important happenings, discussions and meetings. For all the Facebookers out there just search Somis Home Study and become a fan or you can view the page through a link from our website (for those who don’t want to join FB)! Let me know what you think and add me as a friend while you’re at it!
www.facebook.com/pages/Somis-CA/Somis-Home-Study/139952405368
Discounts Galore
Heidi has discount tickets available for almost any amusement park in Southern California-advance purchase is required. Inquire with Heidi for one discount ticket or multiples! Get discounts from Knotts, Seaworld, Disneyland, Monica Pier, Medieval Times, museums and more. Just another benefit of being a part of our group! These will not be fieldtrips or school sponsored trips!
Apex Learning Class Tools
Apex Learning Math Class Tools is a math tutorial online that is interactive, provides practice and gives quizzes and tests.
www.apexvs.com/ApexUI/default.aspx
EdHelper
Comprehensive database of lesson plans in all subjects, thematic units, and worksheets.
www.edhelper.com
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning is a great resource for worksheets in all subjects, craft ideas, books to make, art and artists. Check what's new each day!
www.enchantedlearning.com
McGraw Hill Mathematics
Online Activities that sharpen math skills and vocabulary from each chapter in the McGraw Hill Math Series. The math game Fact Dash challenges all levels from beginners to fast fact fanatics. Other resources include Cool Math Links, Web Linked Activities and Technology Links that apply to chapter content.
www.macmillanmh.com/math/2002/student
Houghton Mifflin Reading Resources
Bibliographies, Internet Links, and Extension Activities for each theme of the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series. Other resources at this site are Meet the Authors and Illustrators, Additional Spelling Words and Weekly Reader Articles.
www.eduplace.com/rdg/tnc
Prentice Hall Literature
Their Resource Center has Author Biographies, Milestones in Lit, Reference Links, Writing Prompts and Internet Activities.
www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=eik&wcsuffix=0000
Harcourt Science Resources
The Harcourt School Publishers' web site for science has links to lessons that correspond to content from the Harcourt Science books.
www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science2000/menu_ca.html
Glencoe Science Resources
Chapter-specific activities including: web links, online study tools, vocabulary puzzlemaker, quizzes, worksheets and Internet Activities. Visit the Teacher Forum, Science Fair Ideas and NASA's Picture of the Day.
www.glencoe.com/sec/science/ca/index.html
Scott Foresman Social Studies
The Digital Path for the Scott Foresman Social Study Series is now available. Log in and access all
grade level content, planning and teacher resources. Stream video that corresponds to content from the textbooks. See us for user name and password.
http://ca-hss.com
McDougal Littel's Social Studies Components
McDougal Littel's online resources for students and parents provide activities links and a quiz for each chapter. Other resources that motivate instruction, encourage practice and extend learning support are Current events, Test Practice, Geography Game, challenging Crossword Puzzles, NetSimulation: Decisions in American History and Social Studies Links.
www.classzone.com
Interested in Somis Home Study?
Please call to find out more information about our continuing enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year. We offer enrichment classes, field trips and activities, curriculum, and experienced support. Call for an orientation or more information to sign-up. You will need:
1. An inter-district transfer form (from your local school district)
2. Birth Certificate
3. Immunization records (or waiver)
4. Two hours for orientation/enrollment process
Somis Home Study
Learning Together as a Family
P.O. Box 900
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066
Phone: (805) 386-4372
Fax: (805) 386-4596
kmcdonald@somis.k12.ca.us
hmoon@somis.k12.ca.us
lpalma@somis.k12.ca.us