November Invoices & Announcements

Parents and Students:

Well, it's pumpkin latte season and we are getting out our sweaters to prepare to "fall back" for the end of Daylight Savings time on Sunday. Autumn is officially here, and we are embracing every moment.

A few things to know:

1. Thursday is Halloween. Students are welcome to wear their costumes to tutoring, but please leave masks, gloves, fake teeth, etc in the car. We want the kids to get through their work so they can enjoy their trick or treating after tutoring. 

2. We will be closed for some holidays coming up:

Monday, Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day

Nov 25-29 for Thanksgiving and Fall Break

Dec 20-Jan 7 for Winter Break. *We return Wed, 1/8

3. For Seniors: CSU applications are open, and UC applications open on Friday. Start early, triple check everything, and give yourself plenty of time. You got this!

4. With the sports season changing, there is always some turbulence in the schedule. When you get your new practice schedule, contact us so we can change your tutoring time. We update the Teachworks calendar in real time, so you can always see what is available. 

We are headed into the final grading period of the fall semester. Check your grades and turn in any missing work before 11/7. After that, it is full steam ahead. Start pulling together your study materials for finals and spend time each day reviewing old concepts. A little bit over a long period of time is better than a huge cram session just before finals. 

Thanks for all your hard work and commitment.  We believe in you!

Christie & Team

October Invoices & Announcements

Parents and Students:

The fall weather has been temperamental, but we are full steam ahead in the school year. 

A few things this month:

1. We will be open on Halloween. You are welcome to wear your costume, but please leave any masks, gloves, and accessories in the car. We want you to be able to focus and get all your work done in tutoring so you can have a guilt-free trick or treat time afterward.

2. Seniors: a quick reminder that CSU applications open Oct 1 and UC applications open Nov 1. Get all your transcripts, activities, and sports lists together so you can be concise and accurate. Double check your work before you submit. It is go time!

3. As we sail into the second grading period, it can be tempting to focus on just finishing the homework. Whenever you can, add some review of previous material so you can keep it fresh at the front of your mind. A few minutes every week will pay dividends at finals, and you won't be as stressed or worried because you will know your material.

Keep up the good work. Set your goals and follow through. You got this!

Christie & Team  

September Invoices & Announcements

Parents and Students:

I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend. Whether you are traveling or having a staycation, I hope you can rest and recharge. Soak up the good times to sustain you through the tough times.

Just a few things:

1. This week I will be opening the schedule so you can add yourself to any open session. Just log into Teachworks and follow the guidelines here. 

2. Mary will be out Sept 19-24. Let us know if you would like to work with a different tutor that week or add a session. She will be back on the 25th.

3. A quick reminder for seniors: CSU applications open Oct 1 and UC applications open Nov 1. Check the Common App for deadlines for private schools. If you would like help with your application essays, please email Christie to set up a session.

4. We are still experiencing some delays with our USPS mail. If you mailed in a check and it hasn't posted in Teachworks, please email us. We may ask you to make a payment online and we will return your check to you when it arrives. 

5. I will be running the wallet transactions again this week. If you would like to put your credit card on file, email me so we can arrange a time for a 15 min call to set it up. Email us for more details.

After Labor Day, we are settling right back into the school year. We are establishing our routines and finding ways to make it all come together. Thank you for your hard work and attention as we pursue and achieve our goals. You got this!

Christie & Team