Virtual Academy families and staff took a field trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and had an “unforgettable adventure,” reported Lanise Goosby, Virtual Village principal. Highlights included a tram ride through the parks’ wildlife and park exhibits.
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The Temecula Student Center observed Cancer Awareness Day, reported Program Facilitator Melissa Targos, “a time to reflect on how many of us have witnessed the strength and resilience of loved ones facing this difficult journey.”
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The girls volleyball team from Springs’ Magnolia Student Center is headed to CIF playoffs after a successful 8-3 season and placing third in their league. The 12-girl team is heading to CIF playoffs for the 6th year in a row.
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Journey Homeschool High School students enjoyed a visit from animation screenwriters and Emmy award winners Doug and Candie Langdale whose credits include Scooby-Doo, Book of Life, and Darkwing Duck. They talked about their careers, obstacles, and how to become a screenwriter. Doug said, “The main goal is to practice writing if you want to become a writer.
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Mia Harris, 5, a Kindergarten student at Springs’ Rancho Cucamonga Student Center who lives in Ontario, is the November 2024 Student Artist of the Month. She likes to draw fictional characters such as unicorns and cartoons as well as her parents. She also likes playing piano and singing, dancing, T-ball, Minecraft, and Roblox. She hopes one day to be a professional ballerina or police officer.
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Springs Venture Online sophomore Leonardo Lopez aspires to be a commercial pilot. He started his aviation career at age 8 taking simulator classes and today flies alongside instructors. He is a member of the Civilian Air Patrol and has the rank of Cadet Airman First Class.
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Students at Springs’ Rancho Cucamonga Personalized Learning Center “soared into the new school year with excitement and purpose,” reported Principal Monica Lopez, as students raised funds for the school’s S.T.E.A.M. initiative and “embarked on a journey to develop leadership skills that will guide them as future leaders.”
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Learning Center programs are “booming,” reported Homeschool Director Lori Loucks, with 1,800 Homeschool students taking classes, the highest amount ever. Center staff was able to increase class offerings at six sites and “the year has been off to a great start with successful meet & greet events and a month of great hands-on learning.” Class offerings include Oceanography, Legion of Legos, Celebration of Books, Magnificent Mathematicians, Guitar, and Sign Language.
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Springs Homeschool held its annual math extravaganza with 179 students and 113 parents participating, reported Nikkole McAdoo, Springs’ events and community engagement coordinator. This interactive event, facilitated by the Homeschool staff, focused on play-based learning and encouraged students to explore math concepts through creativity and perseverance rather than relying on memorized formulas or procedures.
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Hudson Downen is a 1st grade student with Springs’ Venture Online program whose flexible schedule allows him the opportunity to follow his passion—desert racing. He began racing at age two, following the example of his father, who is also a desert racer.
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