Inspire School of Arts & Sciences

Our School-Wide Virtual Gala is coming up, January 9th and we’re so excited to share the Inspire experience with you! Don’t forget to order your dinner and dessert to take home with you before you tune in. Our drive-thru dinner is a fundraiser for Inspire School of Arts & Sciences and includes dinner and dessert provided by Roots Catering and Blue Sugar Bake Shop. Your contribution will help fund our collaborative productions this year such as Phantom of the Opera, our origin...al adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, and student showcases. Order dinner and dessert TODAY, before it's too late! The deadline for dessert orders is December 21st, and the deadline for dinner is December 31st. https://support.inspirechicofoundation.com//gala-d/e312435 Learn more about the upcoming virtual gala: https://www.inspirechico.org/event/inspire-gala/ #WeGotThis #LearningInspired #InspireChico

We’ve told you all about our Technical Theatre Major, but there’s nothing like seeing it in action! Did you know that Inspire students played a key role in making the iconic A Very Chico Nutcracker performance come to life last year? They were involved in lighting for the show, doing hair and makeup, quick changes, deck crew, and fly rail. This Sunday, you can catch this annual production on film at the Meriam Park Drive-In, and enjoy a tri-tip dinner while you’re at it! Purchase tickets for the movie and dinner here: https://www.meriampark.com/events-calendar/chiconutcracker

Join us NOW for an informational session about Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, facilitated by the students and alumni who have participated in and benefited from Inspire programs. Our panel of current and former students will share their firsthand experience of an Inspire education, their learning experiences both before and during COVID-19, the range of hands-on opportunities Inspire offers to students, and the majors and pathways they've chosen as part of their high school education. Enrollment for Inspire School of Arts & Sciences is open from December 1 to January 31. Learn more, apply, or schedule a socially distanced tour at www.InspireChico.org/enrollment.

We are proud of Inspire Alumnus, Anna Lenaker, for writing her first book, Able to Be Otherwise. Anna graduated from Inspire School of Arts & Sciences in 2015. We had the chance to talk with her about her experience writing Able to Be Otherwise, and invite you to learn more about her inspiration as well as how you can support the publication of her book. Please join us in celebrating Anna’s work! Also, if you are able to support her in covering the costs of publishing her boo...k, please consider contributing to her Indiegogo campaign at https://igg.me/at/able-to-be-otherwise/x/25172768#. Learn more about Anna’s accomplishments: https://www.inspirechico.org/alumnus-in-literature-anna-le/ Bonus! Anna will be joining us for tomorrow’s Inspire Info Session: Student & Alumni Panel at 6:00pm! Tune in to learn more about how Inspire prepares its students for careers in the arts and sciences: https://www.facebook.com/events/211294320345879. #LearningInspired #InspireChico #WeGotThis

"This generation of students is much more politically engaged and active than mine was, and they give me hope for positive change to come. Across the aisles, we adults are feeling anxious about Tuesday's election. But in these uncertain times, this quote from Terry Tempest Williams give me comfort: 'The human heart is the first home of democracy.... Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinions? And do we have enough... resolve in our hearts to act courageously, relentlessly, without giving up--ever-trusting our fellow citizens to join with us in our determined pursuit of a living democracy?' We have to keep believing, together, that the answer can be 'yes.' So, on Tuesday, November 3, don't forget to VOTE!" Read this week's newsletter to catch updates about how we are building the next generation of civically engaged young people in our communities: https://www.smore.com/8xfz2

We often share that Inspire School of Arts & Sciences offers an award-winning education, but what does that look like in action? We are proud to offer a high school experience that leads to positive outcomes for students and families, and that makes our communities better. Enrollment is open. Learn more about getting involved: https://inspirechico.news/enroll #LearningInspired #InspireChico #WeGotThis

Today, we’re sharing an Inspire major for students who love to go behind the scenes: Technical Theatre! Technical Theatre includes all aspects of theatre that make productions come to life -- including set and costume design, makeup and hair, lighting, property design, scenery construction, sound design, and more! Students who choose this major will have the opportunity for both fundamental exploration in all of these areas (and more) and advanced, in-depth coursework with m...entoring from professional designers and technicians. Our Technical Theatre students also get hands-on experiences year-round, playing leading roles as designers and technicians for Inspire productions. Enrollment at Inspire School of Arts & Sciences is open. If you’re looking for a new approach to education, learn more and apply today: https://inspirechico.news/enroll #WeGotThis #InspireChico #LearningInspired

The Dales, a band based in Los Angeles, plays a concert for Inspire School of Arts & Sciences - featuring their award-winning song, "Jar of Hearts." The Dales are a band carried by three-part harmonies and a deep appreciation for classic songwriting. They are a genre twist between Americana and vintage rock. To learn more about The Dales, visit: http://www.thedalesband.com/ To donate, please visit www.SupportInspire.com - thank you for supporting the school, the staff and the hundreds of students who benefit from the program. #SupportInspire #InspireChico

TONIGHT is the night! Join us at 7:00pm for a live musical premiere from The Dales, Americana and vintage rock band based in Los Angeles, CA. We are grateful to all of the artists and performers who are joining our effort to raise awareness and funds for Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, while providing digital entertainment to our communities during COVID-19. Grab a loved one and a snack, sit back, and enjoy a beautiful show by an award-winning band this evening. And, if y...ou’re able, head on over to www.SupportInspire.com to donate to the bright futures of young people! #WeGotThis Click "Get Reminder" below to receive a notification when the show is about to start. We can't wait to share the evening with you! https://www.facebook.com/inspirechico/posts/10158385074322928

Inspire students continually amaze us, and our goal has always been to support young people in expanding their dreams and pushing the boundaries of what they believe is possible. Today, we’re sharing the gorgeous animation work of Inspire alum, Isabella McMurry. Our students in visual arts get hands-on experience in their chosen craft, and graduate Inspire with a portfolio of work that can then be used as they pursue careers in the arts or sciences. This is learning, inspired. #WeGotThis

There is no shortage of Inspire students and alum making a difference in their communities, and alum Emma Maness (Class of 2013) is sharing her story with us today. Emma teaches at an elementary school in San Luis Obispo, where she is carrying on our tradition of offering unique and creative learning opportunities to her students so that they can expand and achieve their dreams. We are energized by Emma’s passion and dedication to her work, and honored to learn how the Inspir...e experience shaped her career path and approach to teaching. Thank you for sharing with us, Emma! As a reminder, our October Pledge Drive is still going on, and if you would like to support our work to build the next generation of dedicated community leaders, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to the Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Foundation at www.InspirePledgeDrive.com. #WeGotThis #LearningInspired https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vLSkN--zoA&feature=youtu.be

This year we are taking our annual gala to a whole new level by offering attendance virtually and in-person (hopefully!). However, to make this a success we need about 20 volunteers. Tomorrow night (Monday) we will be holding a virtual meeting for everyone who would like to give back to Inspire by helping with this event. Please RSVP to the volunteer meeting here: https://inspirechicofoundation.com//neverland-ball-planni/ See you soon!

At Inspire, we work with some of the best arts and sciences educators in the North State, who not only teach with passion and determination, but are also experts in their field and their craft. Congratulations to Ms. Smith, who has been displaying her art at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) for the Those Who Teach...Can! exhibition. Those Who Teach...Can! features work from art teachers throughout the North State, and we are proud to see Ms. Smith’s pottery pieces as a part of the exhibition. Check them out below, consider a visit to monca to see the work of our North State educators, and join us in celebrating Ms. Smith and all of the other teachers and artists who are sharing their craft with us! #WeGotThis

THANK YOU On October 16th, our community came together for An Evening With Inspire, a student-driven production featuring the best of Inspire School of Arts & Sciences. We cannot tell you how grateful we are to have been able to not only share this work with you, but to celebrate the last decade of our school alongside our Inspire family. Thank you to the students who drove the creative process behind this event, to the staff who helped facilitate and who participated, an...d to every community member who joined us and contributed to our Pledge Drive. You can still catch An Evening With Inspire online, via Facebook or YouTube, and we would be delighted to have you relive the night with us. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/246595487927/videos/841399256687267 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8MNEAfbrleM If you feel inspired to take part in our mission, please consider a one-time or monthly contribution to our October pledge drive at www.InspirePledgeDrive.com. #WeGotThis #InspireChico

Last week, Inspire Principal Becky Brown hosted an informational meeting with parents and community members regarding the reopening of schools and the impacts of COVID-19. Using your vital input about educating our Inspire students in a way that works for them, we are moving forward with a science-informed approach that prioritizes safety, well-being, and a high-quality learning experience for our Inspire family. Please review our proposed plans by watching the informational session, and learn more about our goals for moving forward with this school year. As always, we are grateful to partner with you to support our students and families during this challenging time. Thank you for continuing to provide input and share your stories with us. #WeGotThis

TONIGHT we are hosting another New Campus Update Meeting at 6 pm with our Development Director. Register to hear about the site plan, budget, naming opportunities and more! Learn more about the Capital Campaign here: https://inspirechicofoundation.com/capital-campaign/ Update: We are having technical difficulties and can't access who signed up for our New Campus Update Tonight, so please use this log on at 6 pm: ... Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87873180392 Meeting ID: 878 7318 0392 Passcode: 6Ys7Yx

Welcome back, Inspire Family! In case you missed last week's newsletter, we're sharing important updates about reopening with you. We appreciate the feedback we have and continue to receive from parents and guardians, students, staff, and our Board. Check out last week's newsletter for more information about our plans. "In addition to revisiting our plans for reopening to ensure they were aligned with the most current federal and state guidelines for schools, we gathered input from staff, students, parents and guardians, and our school Board. With discussion centered on the most current research regarding COVID-19 and in-person learning, we revised our plan accordingly." https://www.smore.com/ucvwn-inspire-family-newsletter

It's time for An Evening With Inspire! Join Inspire School of Arts & Sciences for a student-driven production and pledge drive, where we are sharing the best of the best in performances, projects, and stories about our award-winning high school. As we share a look behind the curtain of our work, please consider donating to our Pledge Drive, so that we can raise the funds we need to continue building the next generation of do-ers, challenge-seekers, and leaders in the North S...tate and beyond. To donate, visit www.InspirePledgeDrive.com. You can also call in your contribution at 530-999-2882, and lines are open all day long. Every dollar you share will be matched by a state grant, and will go toward helping young people achieve and expand their vision of what's possible -- getting an exceptional, hands-on education, and pursuing careers in the arts and sciences. Learn more about the programs and projects we fund at www.SupportInspire.com. Jump into the world of learning, inspired with us. It all starts at 7:00pm on October 16, 2020. Thank you to each and every Inspire student and staff member who worked to create a beautiful digital event. #WeGotThis #InspireChico #LearningInspired NOTE: COVID/distancing measures were taken during the filming.

One. Hour. Away. Grab your snacks, get your screen set up, and prepare to be entertained and delighted at An Evening With Inspire. Tune in at 7:00pm, and let's make this a night to remember. Set your reminder for our Facebook Live premiere at 7:00pm: https://www.facebook.com/inspirechico/posts/10158359001787928... Join us via YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNEAfbrleM Donate to our pledge drive: www.InspirePledgeDrive.com We cannot wait to share our story with you.