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Linda Holm and Cassandra Ventura's fifth and sixth graders will be appearing on KZFR 90.1 Wednesday evening, November 4, 6 pm on the "Real Issue" public affairs program. They will be reenacting the Senneca Falls Convention of 1848, where Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others protested the unequal treatment of women and launched the women's right to vote movement. The students have studied that history in depth and assume the roles of both supporters and opponents of the movement. Tune in: KZFR 90.1, 6 pm Wednesday.

Steve and some 1st & 2nd graders, making rainbows with light and water.

One of Wildflower's amazing Board members, Steve Tchudi, volunteering time in class.

Wildflower friends and families, do you know of anyone interested in learning about Kindergarten at Wildflower for this year or next? If so, please share this post! Chico Charter Schools Kindergarten Open House is this Tuesday, November 12 from 5-7PM. Kali, Wildflower's Kindergarten teacher and Victoria, one of our 1st & 2nd grade teachers, will be there to represent our wonderful school!

The Almond Bowl 5K was fun! Wildflower had 3 students, and one teacher place in the top 10 of their age brackets! Way to go Linda Holm 3rd place, Annie Winslow 7th of 27, Nola Meekins 4th of 27, and Joren Solece 4th of 41!

Reminder, this week is SEED Week, student's in Kindergarten through 6th grade get out early, at 11:30, all week! Check in with your child's teacher to make sure you have a conference scheduled.

Wildflower's 5th & 6th graders will be running the 5K in Chico's annual Almond Bowl Sunday (tomorrow) morning, they've been practicing for weeks for the big race day! Good luck runners!

The 5th and 6th grade classes time-traveled back to 1848 today to recreate the first women's rights convention at Seneca Falls. Students became historical figures like Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, debated women's rights, gave impassioned speeches, and signed our own Declaration of Sentiments.

Wildflower student and alumni featured in the Chico News & Review, check out their work! High school winners 2019 Fiction 59 contest (1st place Wildflower Alumni) https://www.newsreview.com/chico/high-school-winners/content?oid=29086728 Junior high winners 2019 Fiction 59 contest (Wildflower student won 2nd Place) https://www.newsreview.com/chico/junior-high-winners/content?oid=29086729

A few glimpses of Wildflower Adolescent program's Immersion trip!

Way to go Wildflower Music Festival Team!!! Wildflower's Music Festival was voted SECOND PLACE in The Best of Chico's Best Community Event!!! https://www.newsreview.com/chico/community/content?oid=28935088

Ice Cream Social this Thursday!!!

Wildflower Kindergarteners took a field trip to Bidwell Park's Cedar Grove last week, where they learned about Summer in the park: poison oak, oak galls, grasses, and goats!

Due to the unpredictable weather predicted for this evening, we are postponing the Ice Cream Social for a later date.

We are looking forward to seeing all of the WOC community at the Ice Cream Social next Wednesday! Please plan on checking in at the main gate to get your ice cream tickets and event "passport". Complete this special checklist to be entered into the raffle for a $50 Pour House Gift Card! In addition to enjoying ice cream, the kids can play games, get their face painted, or join the scavenger hunt to earn tickets for a special kids-only raffle!

Kindergarteners went on a Field Trip to visit the Farmer's Market for seasonal summer foods. Students shopped for tomatoes in a variety of colors, then got to taste and vote on their favorites!

Wildflower Adolescent Program students enjoying team building adventures at Camp Augusta!

There are three positions open for the fall at Wildflower Open Classroom, an innovative charter school that invites children, teachers and parents to collaborate as a community to inspire and celebrate the adventure of learning. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead our after-school program. The after-school program coordinator works directly with a diverse group of students ranging from five to twelve years of age. This position's daily hours are from approximately 2:15-6:15pm and it operates according to the school calendar. Planning and preparation begin in August and the program will open to students when our school year begins on August 21, 2019. ---------------------------------------------------------- PART-TIME PHYSICAL EDUCATION & MOVEMENT INSTRUCTOR We are also looking for an energetic leader who is excited to work with students in kindergarten through eighth grade to provide an engaging, age appropriate physical education and movement program. This position is part time with daily hours that operates according to the school calendar. Planning and preparation begin in August and the program will open to students when our school year begins on August 21, 2019. Teacher certification is not required for this position. ----------------------------------------------------------- PART-TIME ELEMENTARY MUSIC INSTRUCTOR We also have an opening for a part-time music instructor. We are looking for an instructor to provide innovative and inspiring music instruction for our students. This position is part time with daily hours. The program operates according to the school calendar. Planning and preparation begin in August and the program will open to students when our school year begins on August 21, 2019. Teacher certification is not required for this position. All applicants will be paper-screened. Those selected for an interview will be interviewed by a committee that will be comprised of a cross-section of community stakeholders. The person selected for the position must pass a criminal background check and TB test. To apply, please email the following documents to thicks@wildflowerschool.com: 1. Cover letter 2. A detailed resume 3. Letters of recommendation WE WILL BEGIN ASSESSING CANDIDATES IMMEDIATELY AND WILL SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS FOR EARLY JUNE.

The Wildflower Music Festival this year was outstanding! Everything flowed smoothly thanks to the committee and our hard working volunteers! The bands were sensational! An amazing $30k was raised from our 7th annual Wildflower Music Festival! Huge shout out to the hardworking committee who makes it all happen: Colleen Taylor Sheryl Manies Andy Taylor Doug Churchill Kelly Laugenour Jimerfield Lindsay Hoffa Joshua Jimerfield Shawn Kanning Ron Penne Adam Cox Caroline Beth Roady Mary Cox Michelle Swope Jonas Herzog Grant Sautner Julie Skinner Laura Malloy Greene Gary Smith Krista Jean Knecht Amanii Luper Erin Lipski Kim Heywood Amanda Lavin Tom Hicks Patrick Lavin Special thanks to Charlene Edwards for her hard work keeping the festival clean all day! We are looking for more Music Fest committee members to help plan the 2020 Wildflower Music Festival. If interested please email Colleen @cslater4@yahoo.com

The Wildflower music festival is going on right now! https://www.facebook.com/WildflowerMusicFestival/videos/298670257749521/