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A Message from the Executive Director
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Spring is the season of newness and growth. The sun shines a little more, the trees and flowers bloom, and there is a buzz of excitement in the air. Spring is definitely in full swing here at Pivot, and there is much to celebrate.
I am honored and excited to announce that all four of our Pivot schools have been successful in securing new authorizers or a new charter for the upcoming school year. As a result of much hard work from our teachers, staff, board members and families, we prevailed! The Oak Grove Union School District, Chico Unified School District, Riverside County Office of Education and San Marcos Unified School District all said "Yes!" to having Pivot be a part of their communities. We are looking forward to our new partnerships with each of these districts and to being able to continue to provide the very best in education for our students.
I would be remiss if I did not say thank you to all of the dedicated families who showed up to our board meetings to proclaim their support for Pivot. The many parents and students who sat through the meetings to hold up signs or to speak on our behalf were a crucial part of our success, and I am so grateful to all of you. You are the reason we can continue to do what we do best - educate children.
We are nearing the end of the school year, and are excited for graduation. We will celebrate our esteemed Pivot San Diego Class of 2018 on June 7th at 4 pm at the Lakehouse Hotel. Please join us to honor these students at this incredibly special ceremony and reception.
So as we head into the final weeks of the school year, let us celebrate the past year of our successes together - our new charters, our dedicated families, our incredible staff and our successful students. We have much to be proud of at Pivot. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an amazing year. We have grown stronger together, and I cannot wait to see what amazing things we accomplish next.
Onward,
Jayna Gaskell
Executive Director
Pivot Charter Schools
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Enrollment and Re-Enrollment Now Open!
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It's time to enroll or re-enroll for the 2018-2019 school year! Pivot North Bay expects our program to be full, so it is important to get your paperwork in now to reserve your spot. All information and forms are available
HERE
, or you can call Site Coordinator Adrian Heredia to schedule an appointment.
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Pivot Selects New Curriculum for the 2018-19 School Year
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Pivot Charter School has been reviewing and piloting curriculum for grades Tk-8th over the past year. We are excited to announce that the final selections have been made for the upcoming school year.
Lindsey Vining, Systems and Accountability Coordinator, and Meghan Coffey, Pivot North Bay EC and Curriculum Coordinator, began researching curriculum options in October, 2017. Pivot Board members Dr. Tom Halvorsen and Dr. Kevin Harrigan, both retired school superintendents, made up the curriculum selection subcommittee and provided guidance to Ms. Vining and Ms. Coffey. "Their years of experience in education and administration provided us with a good starting point, as well as an overview of the specific needs of our Pivot students and teachers," Ms. Vining said.
To learn more about the new curriculum, click
HERE
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Proud Pivot Parents -
Jordan and Jennifer Burns
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Pivot parents Jordan and Jennifer Burns have a son Cody, who is a sophomore at Pivot North Bay. This is Cody's second year at Pivot, and he has experienced academic success at the school. Jordan believes that Pivot helps students find success when traditional school doesn't work. He says, "There is not a one size fits all school, and there is room for different alternatives and non-traditional school settings to ensure that every child gets the education they need. Standardizing education leaves kids behind, and that is where Pivot leads - by capturing the students who are left behind in traditional schools."
Read more about Jordan, Jennifer, and Cody
HERE
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Teacher Spotlight -
Heather McGuire
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Heather McGuire is an EC at Pivot North Bay. She is new to Pivot this year and teaches middle school. She has a multiple subject teaching credential from Humboldt State University.
Ms. McGuire has enjoyed her first year teaching at Pivot. She appreciates the ability to individualize the curriculum for each student.
Ms. McGuire and her family lost their home in the wildfires last fall, and she is relocating this summer to the Chico area. However, she will remain part of the Pivot family, as she will transition to teaching at Pivot North Valley in Chico.
You can learn more about Heather
HERE
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Board Member Spotlight -
Steve Siegel
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Steve Siegel believes that all students deserve a quality education aimed at empowering each individual to achieve his or her goals. An educational administration professional, he has worked to secure financial resources for public and private colleges and universities for most of his 30-year career.
Steve currently serves as Executive Director for Individual Giving at the University of California, Riverside, where he leads teams of fundraising professionals to achieve the university's priorities through private financial support.
You can read more about Steve and his dedication to quality education
HERE.
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2017-2018 Calendar
Click
here for important academic dates.
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2018 Graduation
Please join us as we honor our graduating seniors!
Thursday, June 7
4:00 p.m.
The Lakehouse Hotel
1025 La Bonita Drive
San Marcos, CA, 92078
Reception to follow
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Pivot Goes to Yosemite!
In April,
all four Pivot schools traveled to
Yosemite
for an overnight camping field trip. The students experienced hiking, fishing, camping and just having fun outdoors together. Pivot believes outdoor education is an important part of the learning experience, and we were excited to give our students this amazing opportunity.
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#ICYMI - Pivot
on Social Media
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#PivotPet Woodford
(@woodford_the_chocolate_lab
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shows off his Pivot jacket! Woodford belongs to Pivot EC Heather McGuire and is very Instagram savvy!
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Miss Judy makes learning fun for the kids at Pivot San Diego!
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Pivot
Southern California Regional Director Craig Hobart showed off his love of cycling in honor of National Bike Month.
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Parent Testimonials
"Pivot saved our son. He was so disillusioned with his traditional public high school that he was ready to quit. I watched my very intelligent, bright son who loved learning disappear before my eyes. To see his love of learning snuffed out broke my heart. Then we found Pivot. He started to love learning again, love school and I began to see his personality change back to what it used to be. He was supported and encouraged by Pivot and the EC's not beaten down. We don't know what we would have done if we hadn't found Pivot Charter School. Thank you so much!"
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"We love Pivot Charter because our girls don't have the excessive peer pressure that exists in traditional school, like trying to fit in. At Pivot they can focus only on their schoolwork, which allows them to really show us what they are capable of achieving."
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"Since coming to Pivot, my son has flourished not only socially, but also educationally. I am ecstatic that he will have peace of mind in regards to having a family to go back to next fall!"
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"Excellent, talented teachers. Excellent high school experiences for both my kids. I give many thanks to Pivot for helping my kids receive a quality education in a supportive and comfortable environment."
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"Pivot and all the staff have been excellent and encouraging and have gone above and beyond any other school my student has attended. The support that I have received and the level of understanding they shown both my student and myself has been very very appreciated. Thank you Pivot!!!"
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