WISH Charter Elementary School News

Register Now for the Race for Success

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -7

WISH is currently in first place for the contest to register the most participants for the Race to Success 5K and Kids' 1K at LMU on Saturday, May 19th. You can help by registering to walk/run in this fun community event, or sign up as a "virtual runner" to help our cause!

Toes Beach Clean-A-Thon

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -7

It may have been a foggy morning, but it was clear to our WISH students participating in the beach clean-up, it’s up to us to help protect our beaches and marine life!

WISH Students Get Up Close and Personal with a SEA MONSTER!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -7

The week after returning from Spring Break, WISH students launched into a hands-on learning experience doing an eco-art project called “Plastic: The Real Sea Monster.”

THANK YOU to our Spring Auction Business Donors!

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -7

Our WISH Spring Online Auction was a fantastic success! Click here for links to our very generous donors.

2012 Hart Vision CA Charter School Volunteer of the Year: WISH's very own Erika Higgins Ross!!!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -8

Erika Higgins Ross, a parent from WISH Charter School, has been named the 2012 Hart Vision California Charter School Volunteer of the Year.

Charter School Parents, Students and Leaders from Across California Rally at State Capitol for Funding Equity

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -8

Some 1,500 parents, students, leaders and supporters from charter schools across California rallied on Wednesday afternoon at the State Capitol steps to demand better funding for the state's 982 charter schools. Included among them were WISH's Principal, Shawna Draxton.

WISH Featured on Food Forward TV

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -8

Remember when the crew from Food Forward TV came to visit the WISH campus last year? Read more about them and "School lunch reformers."

WISH Spring Auction

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -8

Our online auction is scheduled for March 26-31, which is rapidly approaching. Please read on to find out how you can donate or volunteer your time to ensure that this event is a huge success. We are counting on the support of all of our WISH families!

THE CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD GOES TO…

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -8

DO THE MATH!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -8

WISH students are using an online program called IXL to learn grade level state standards in math, and having fun while doing it!

SCHOOLED!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -8

"The show was AWESOME! Thanks so much to everyone who made it happen! I’ve spent more and been entertained much less. It was funny and moving and full of heart. Kudos to all the performers!! I would buy a “The Goods” cd in a heartbeat!" -Lynda and Steve

"I went outside the box and thoroughly enjoyed it! What great stories and a fun band." -Jane

"What a fantastic show! We loved the show, the venue, the company... everything! I hope that you will consider doing this again." -Jerry and Amy