Greetings Parents and Students:
Cinderella opens a week from today!!! This is a delightful show, full of fun and energy. The cast can’t wait
to bring our community this story. They have embraced the spirit of their characters, they will be singing
and dancing to live orchestra music, the sets and costumes will be a feast for the eye – this is a show you
do not want to miss!
As with almost all of our major productions, 25% of our students are involved in one way or another. The
collaboration, commitment, dedication, responsibility, problem solving skills and work involved on the
part of all is impressive and have a positive impact on our students in whatever they do.
Let’s support them!!!
Buying tickets in advance is easy and recommended. Go to the web site, www.inspirecusd.org, and you
will see the link on the home page.
Performance Dates for Cinderella:
Friday & Saturday, February 27th & 28th 7:00PM
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, March 5th -7th 7:00PM
Sunday, March 8th 2:00PM
Location: CUSD Center for the Arts | 1475 East Avenue
Thanks to all the parents who have responded to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. If you
have not done so yet, the link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NQJ5L82.
Please take a minute and complete the survey (link below) regarding your priorities in terms of the
allocation of school resources and school spending. Your input will help us to make fiscal decisions that
better reflect your priorities. We value your opinion!
“Sojourn to to the Past” Students Have Returned
It was an amazing journey for all. We are so proud of all our students and anxious to hear their stories.
They represented Inspire and Chico with dignity and integrity. They were thoughtful, asked challenging
questions, participated in discussions and showed great respect for the people who experienced the Civil
Rights movement and shared their stories and perspective. Debbie Travers and Marysol de la Torre sent
a report midway through the trip that will provide you a deeper look. I quote:
Hi Inspire!
We're on day five of our Sojourn and the kids are all fine. The pace of this journey has been
breakneck with highlights including meeting and even singing with Congressman John Lewis in the
basement of Martin Luther King Jr’s Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Congressman Lewis
talked with our kids for two hours, hugged them all and left them with pearls of wisdom gleaned
from his pioneering efforts in the Civil Rights Movement.
Our kids were reminded that only 25% of Americans vote. This whole trip is about the prices
people paid to have a voice in America. Our kids are continually reminded to honor the past
efforts of these activists and participate in the process.
John Lewis reminded our kids that we're not done yet. One of his best quotes to them was a
reminder to 'get in the way' when they see injustice. Many of our kids are now fired up to fight on
behalf of gender identity and LGBTQ+ recognition and rights. No surprise there! But they're
finding the tools of the Civil Rights work to help them in their quest. We'll see what they come up
with.
Our team spent the night in Selma, Alabama earlier and two by two, retraced the steps of 1965's
Bloody Sunday March of which John Lewis was a 23 year old leader. The police blocked the road
as they silently re-crossed that bridge 50 years later. Because Bryce was so moved by John Lewis'
work and story, he wore a tie and neat coat as we got ready to walk. He looked just like John
Lewis did 50 years ago. And because of this, he and JP were asked to walk in THE front of this
march of almost 200 people. Who knows what documentaries they'll show up on
eventually. There were a lot of cameras. As always, combined with Jeff Steinberg's historical
background lectures, it was a stunning experience. Our students very much feel like Selma is the
birthplace of democracy and independence now, as this was the place that reaffirmed the
strength of 1964's Civil Rights Act and led to LBJ's ceiling shattering Voting Rights Act of 1965.
So the first day, we asked Javi how it was going. He said he felt like it was day three already. They
are being worked! Nicholas continues to dazzle with his articulate knowledge of everything one
would hope this group could know. South San Francisco's kids have given him the nickname
'Nicopedia'. He smiled at that...
Inspire is now well known among Sojourn participants. We have by far the largest group of 33,
who continually stand up and speak with every opportunity. They are so knowledgable,
thoughtful and passionate. They really represent our school of arts and sciences so well. So much
of their talent with public speaking must stem from all their classroom experiences. They are
blowing kids away here... They also are making fast friends from around the country as we
learn. And their speakers are urging them to pay attention. Study hard. Participate. Not be
silent witnesses. Be people who are going to make the world a better place. (We particularly
hope the 'study hard' part resonates with some of them as they return to Inspire.)
Today we're celebrating Javier's 18th birthday here. His birthday card states 'The March Goes On'
and was signed by all Inspire as well as Jimmy Webb, a 16 year old leader from Selma, 1965, who
today is with us and on March 7th, has been invited by President Obama to walk across the Pettus
Bridge once more. What a memorable birthday...
Much love from Montgomery, Alabama,
Marysol, Debbie and 33 Inspirates!
Inspire Partnering with CSU, Chico Library
Becky Brown took her junior AP students to the CSU, Chico library to do research with one of their
librarians. We are working with Kevin Klipfel, the head of the Information Literacy Department at the
CSU, Chico library. We are excited about the exposure to college level research and so appreciate the
Chico State’s library’s willingness to partner with us.
Parent Orientation for Butte Community College’s Reg-to-Go – See attachments.
Parents - if your student is attending Butte College, this is the workshop for you, March 25, 2015 from
5:30-8:30 pm. The attachment will give you all the details.
Butte County Immunization Coordinator Provides Measles Information and Resources
The measles outbreak and the potential for measles to reach Butte County has raised questions and
concerns about the MMR vaccination and whether a person needs additional vaccination. There are no
current cases of measles in Butte County, but your efforts to be proactive are appreciated and we would
like to provide information that may assist you in responding to concerns.
Below is information in response to a couple of the most common questions and concerns received from
schools, as well as resources to help answer questions you may receive from parents and/or staff.
·
There is no requirement for schools to screen ALL student immunization records to identify
students who have not been vaccinated against measles, or to determine which students have
only received one dose of MMR vaccine. However, per CCR, schools should keep a list of all
students with PBE’s so that, in the event of an outbreak, students who are not protected can be
quickly identified. These students may be temporarily excluded from attending for their
protection. There is an acknowledgement to this effect on the parent-signed PBE. See
http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-1080.pdf.
·
There is no current recommendation for preschool students who have received only the first
dose of MMR to get boosted early with the second MMR (routinely recommended at 4-6 yrs prior
to Kdg entry). It is not contraindicated to receive the second dose before the 4th
birthday. According to CA school law, two doses are required after the first birthday.
·
For school staff concerned about protection against measles--If you’re unsure whether you’re
immune to measles, you should first try to find your vaccination records or documentation of
measles immunity. If you do not have written documentation of measles immunity, consider
getting vaccinated with MMR vaccine. Another option is to have a doctor test your blood to
determine whether you’re immune.
People who have not received the MMR vaccination should consider getting vaccinated by first
contacting their primary care provider, or pharmacy. If those options are not available, check with the
local health department. Some adults are protected with one dose of MMR, while others may be at
higher risk and be recommended to receive 2 doses.
View more information about Measles on the Public Health website.
View information about Measles Vaccination Recommendations.
Educational Resources:
Measles FAQ http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4209.pdf
Make Sure Your Child Is Vaccinated – English and Spanish
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4314.pdf
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4314-01.pdf
To report a suspect or confirmed measles case in the schools, please call the Communicable Disease
Division of Public Health at 538-2840.
Please feel free to contact me with specific questions concerning vaccination or school law. Thank you
for all you do to protect the health of students and staff in your schools!
Best regards,
Evelyn Jones
IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR, RN, PHN
ejones@buttecounty.net
530-538-6194
Enloe Medical Center Junior Volunteer Program Open to Local High School Students Ages 16-18
The Enloe Medical Center Junior Volunteer Program is open to local high school students ages 16 to
18. Volunteers staff the information desk and perform various non-medical duties. This is a one year
minimum service commitment that begins June 2015 through June 2016. Interested applicants can
complete an online application at enloe.org/volunteers. The application requires two letters of
recommendation, a copy of your immunization records and your high school transcript. If you have any
questions, call Volunteer Services at 332-4575. Applications are due by March 27, 2015.
CSU Preview Dates – See attachment
For students interested in attending any California State University, please see the attachment for dates
for preview of the campus as well as contact information.
Upcoming Events
Campus Tour
AP exam registration
Cinderella Opening Night
Mon, Feb 23
2/23 – 3/6
Fri, Feb 27th
3:30 pm
All day
7:00 pm
Course selections begin in
English classes
Inspire Foundation
Meeting
Frosh physical fitness
testing
Board Meeting
Frosh course selection
Engineering Open House
8th Grade Visitation
3/2 – 3/11
Various
Eric Nilsson
Principal
IC-1
Inspire office
Center for the Arts
PV campus
Inspire campus
3/2
3/5 & 12
advisory
3/9
3/10 or 11
3/12
3/12
7:00 pm
Assigned times
2:30-5:00
8:30 – 12:00
IC-6
IC-21
IC-21
Inspire campus