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Monarch Waystation Planting Event

Monarch Waystation Planting Event

  • April 2, 2025
“We can help endangered pollinators and their habitats” is the YES First Grade students’ project based learning (PBL) theme. They learned that Western Monarchs are endangered by habitat loss and that Monarchs lay their eggs only on Milkweed plants. Milkweed leaves are food for Monarch larvae! The First Grade students’ goal is to plant 500 Milkweed plants! This will create a Monarch Waystation.Let’s show the YES First Grade students that their community supports their efforts to help Monarch butterflies. The event is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Keep California Beautiful, Yuba Watershed Protection & Fire Safe Council, SayLove, and the Yuba Resource Conservation District.You are invited to come and help plant Milkweed.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: YES Charter 9841 Texas Hill Road, Oregon House
Come and support the First Grade Project to save Monarchs!
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YES teachers participate in AI Learning Community

YES teachers participate in AI Learning Community

  • March 19, 2025
Four YES Charter Academy teachers demonstrated their AI pilot project at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA on March 18, 2025. Samira Jahani, 3rd grade teacher, Pippa Fuschich, middle school English teacher, Remi Santiago, middle and high school math teacher, and Leeta-Rose Ballester, 5th grade teacher participated in the AI Exploration Community hosted by Silicon Schools. As part of this learning community they were able to share their AI project and engage in learning about pilot projects from other school teams.

The YES team piloted a Magic School program that empowers students to receive immediate feedback on their writing. YES principal/superintendent, Louise Miller said, “YES teachers are at the cutting edge of integrating technology into their instruction. They are preparing YES students for success in college and career.”

Participants took part in a session led by Alison Lee from The Rithim Project that explored AI and Human Connection. The Rithm Project works to equip the next generation to navigate the evolving AI landscape with awareness, discernment, and agency. Their focus is the empowerment of youth to prioritize meaningful human connection in an age of AI. Read the full post on ParentSquare

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Monarch Waystation Planned!

Monarch Waystation Planned!

  • March 5, 2025


You are invited to help plant a Monarch Waystation! DJ Baker from the Yuba County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Juan Jose Domingo, the YES Farmer, checked the dormant milkweed plants that will be ready to plant later this spring. They mapped the planting beds and trails that will be installed by volunteers on the community action day. Morning coffee and pastries as well as lunch will be provided. Join the community to create a 500 milkweed plant garden to support endangered Monarch butterflies.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: 9:00 to noon

Location: YES Charter, 9841 Texas Hill Road, Oregon House

For More Information and to RSVP please call: (530) 692-2210


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SAYLOVE SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2024

  • October 25, 2024
 

Mobilize people and resources to promote positive impacts and change within our communities

Join Us for SAYLOVE Saturday October 26, 2024

 

 

 

This Saturday, we invite all SAYLOVE volunteers and community members to join us for a day of giving back and beautifying our community. We have exciting projects lined up, along with various community initiatives to make a positive impact. And let’s not forget the delicious donuts to kick off the morning and lunch to end the afternoon!

Join hands with us to make our community a better place for all! The Yuba County Resource Conservation District, Yuba Watershed Protection & Fire Safe Council, and SayLove have partnered with California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, Keep America Beautiful and Keep California Beautiful Community Climate Action Day on October 26, 2024!

Join us at YES Charter Academy where volunteers will increase wildfire resiliency at the Academy by removing fire fuel and preparing the space for its future transformation into a vibrant native garden! Participate in this day of service while learning more about local initiatives, followed by a free lunch for volunteers.

Community Climate Action Days give Californians the chance to support projects that protect our communities from climate change while enhancing our quality of life and green spaces. These events are more than service projects—they celebrate what makes our community unique: our food, culture and commitment to a safer, greener and more resilient future.

Come ready to get your hands dirty and help our community thrive. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

 

Yuba City Residents are welcome to utilize this day to remove unwanted trash. Volunteers needed to assist in this event.

 
 
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