Military Guest Speaker, David Lemire, presented to HomeTech's College and Career class today. Students learned about military options after graduating high school. Thank you for your service, David!
HomeTech's Elementary Students had a blast at the pumpkin patch despite the wet weather last week!
Power is back on at HomeTech! Classes will resume at 12:00 noon today.
HomeTech and parts of lower Paradise are without power this morning. Class will be cancelled this morning with hopes of resuming by 12:00 noon (per PG&E estimated time of restoration). I will update you as soon as more information becomes available.
HomeTech will be open for classes today. Our power is on as of 6:15 8/18/21 and our PSPS has been cancelled for 8/17 - 8/19.
Please note that elementary and middle school ceramics will begin on Wednesday, September 8.
HomeTech's New Elective Teacher - Danielle DiPietro-Hawkins
Danielle, who grew up in Paradise, currently lives in Chico with her husband and two children. With 20 years of teaching experience, including one year of teaching electives at HomeTech, she’s excited to return, and to connect with students in a variety of disciplines. Her specialties include world languages, specifically Spanish and Italian, as well as dance, fitness, and promoting Social Emotional Learning in the classroom.
Danielle will be teaching Introduction to Spanish, Culinary Essentials, and Fitness as well as the Middle School Electives and Elementary Enrichment. Welcome to HomeTech Danielle!
HomeTech Welcomes School Counselor, Aquina Seher.
Aquina spent her earliest years on the East Coast. She then lived in Japan until she moved to Southern California. After graduation, she spent most of her time in the Central Valley.
Her diverse experiences with K-12 students include several years of tutoring, substitute teaching, and school counseling. She loves supporting students through counseling most. She is excited to work with HomeTech students in tandem with the wonderful staff and to begin counseling in a new city and small school environment!
Welcome to HomeTech, Aquina!!!!
AB 104 now provides options to families such as:
*redoing a grade level
*Pass/No Pass grading
*Exempting some graduation requirements
To learn more, visit https://www.hometech.org/page/ab-104
Good morning, this is Julie Crandall, the new Principal of HomeTech Charter School. I wanted to let you know about an exciting opportunity for parents. We currently have two parent openings on our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of HomeTech. I would like to invite any parent who may be interested in serving on our Board to complete a Statement of Interest. This one page form can be found on our website or picked up in our office. Once completed, please return it to Danielle in the office by Tuesday, July 13th.
Once candidates are identified, ballots will be available on Thursday, July 15th. Ballots must be received in our office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30th. Parents should vote for the candidate of their choice. The parents who are elected will be seated on our Board during the August 9th board meeting.
If you have any questions, please call Danielle or myself at 872-1171. Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your summer!
HomeTech is excited to introduce its new Principal/Superintendent, Julie Crandall! Julie brings to HomeTech her many years of teaching and administrative experience as well as a bright vision and innovative and collaborative goals for the future of HomeTech. Welcome, Julie!
Hello HomeTech Families,
I'd like to let you know that power was restored to the school this afternoon; therefore, elementary testing and secondary classes will resume as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, May 6th.
Thank you.
Gail
Good Morning, HomeTech elementary testing is canceled today due to a power outage throughout much of Paradise. Without power, air exchange systems do not work and septic pumps are limited. The office will remain open until 4 PM. We will keep you updated for tomorrow's testing.
Good Morning,
HomeTech classes are canceled today due to a power outage throughout much of Paradise. Without power, air exchange systems do not work and septic pumps are limited. The office is will be open if a student needs to drop off or pick up work. We will keep you updated for tomorrow's classes.
Good Morning, this is Gail Kemp, Principal of HomeTech Charter School. I am contacting families to invite any parent who may be interested in serving on our board of directors to complete a statement of interest and return it to Danielle in the office by Friday, May 7th. The statement of interest form can be downloaded from our website or picked up in our office. Ballots will be available next week beginning May 10th through May 14th. Parents should vote for the candidate of their choice and return their ballots to the office by 4:00 P.M. Monday, May 17th. The parent who is elected for this position will be seated on our board during the June 7th board meeting. If you have any questions, please call 872-1171. Thank you, and I hope you have a good week.
Any senior who would like to attend Butte College in the Fall of 2021, should participate in their early registration program called Reg2Go. HomeTech has created a flyer for seniors to guide them through the process. Please access the flyer and the links under the "Parent Resources" tab.
Good Afternoon HomeTech Families,
I’m contacting you with several announcements:
First, signed green attendance sheets are due this week. Also, we would like to let you know that school will be closed this Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 15th in honor of Presidents’ Day. Lastly, just a reminder that all teachers have their own grading/late work policy so please check with your individual teachers. Most teachers will not be accepting late work after the end of the first grading period which ends on Friday, February 19th. If you have any questions, please call (530) 872-1171.
Thank you! ~Gail Kemp
All classes for grades 7-12 are cancelled today, Wednesday, January 27th. Stay safe!
Hello HomeTech Families! Picture Re-take Day is THIS Wednesday, the 13th! Please come by the school between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. if you have not already taken your school picture. Call the office if you any questions. Thank you and see you then!
Good Morning Families! The HomeTech office will be closed for Winter Break from December 19th - January 3rd. We hope you all enjoy the holidays and stay safe! We will see you again on January 4th.
Good Afternoon,
This is a reminder that HomeTech will be closed next week for Thanksgiving Break (November 23rd-27th). Classes will resume on Monday, November 30th. The HomeTech Staff wishes you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
