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Hello friends, We hope this edition of The Wednesday Weekly finds you well and thriving on your educational journey. Today, we delve into a significant important topic: finding your tribe when homeschooling. This newsletter contains all the ways to plug in and connect...

Over the past several weeks our students have been learning about embracing the moment, getting in the zone, being vulnerable, taking action toward goals and staying motivated. Having a growth mindset can help students be successful in all of these areas. This week...

Dear Cottonwood Community, As we near the end of another fantastic academic year, it's time to start looking ahead and preparing for the upcoming school year. In the coming newsletters, we'll provide you with valuable insights, resources, and guidance to help you get...

The El Dorado Charter SELPA Governance Council hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held as follows: TOPIC OF HEARING: Annual Budget and Service Plan for 2023-24 Copies of these Plans may be inspected at: 1. El Dorado County Office of Education 6767 Green...

Last week our students learned about the importance of acting with purpose by taking steps and actions towards their dreams and goals. Motivation is essential to taking action and achieving goals, but it is not always easy to find or maintain; especially near the end...

It's May! Can you believe how quickly the school year has gone by? I hope you're all feeling proud of the progress you've made and excited for the summer months ahead. We aren’t quite done with the year yet, but we do tend to mix in more fun and activity into the end...

This week our students will be learning about how they can Act with Purpose. While all action is significant, the actions we take that align with our dreams are the most powerful. First, they’re part of who we are and matter to us more, so we try harder and work to...

My name is Kara Tupy. I’m the Associate Director of Instruction, TK-8, at The Cottonwood School, and just as importantly, I’m a homeschooling mom. About two months ago, my thirteen-year-old son and I hit the proverbial wall. It seemed like every lesson, every...

This week our students will be learning about the benefits of letting themselves be vulnerable when faced with new experiences and challenges. Fear is a common response in these situations. Children may feel uncertain, vulnerable, and anxious. When they allow...