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Pivot Charter School Pivot Charter School, North Valley is a public charter school serving students in Grades 6 – 12. They provide a blended learning program using an online curriculum coupled with classes and teacher support in a safe, caring environment. Schoolwork can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection, and the site in Chico is open daily for students who need one-on-one and small group tutoring, hands-on project experience or social interaction. The school also offers field trips for education and socialization outside the classroom, as well as clubs like drone coding, music and art.
Butte County Office of Education ExpandEd LEarning program Serving students and families throughout Butte County. aFTEr SCHooL programS learns the same way. Pivot is providing an alternative for students who need to learn a little differently, and she finds great joy in watching a student who previously struggled in school find success at Pivot.
The Expanded Learning Program provides no and low-cost after school programs at 24 school sites. Each site provides a safe nurturing environment, where students receive academic assistance and an array of enrichment opportunities. SUmmEr LEarning We are committed to keeping students active and engaged during the summer month. Sixteen of our after school programs provide no-cost summer camps during the month of June.
Executive Director Jayna Gaskell is passionate about education and very proud of the work Pivot is doing in the community. She has worked in education for over 30 years, and understands that while every child is capable of learning, not every child
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Butte County offiCe of eduCation • 1859 Bird Street oroville • 530.532.3051 • www.BCoe.org
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Wings of Eagles “Wings of Eagles” has been financially and emotionally assisting families with seriously ill children in our community for over 26 years. For more information on “Wings of Eagles”, or if you would like to apply for assistance, please visit www.wingsofeagles.org. To apply for assistance on the “Wings” website, click on the Application for Financial Assistance. For more about Chico Velo and its efforts visit: chicovelo.org
John Pearson, Chico Velo’s new Executive Director, is committed to our communities and the environment through collaboration and building relationships.
125 W. 3rd Street, Suite 210 • ChiCo, CA 95928 ChiCoVelo.org • 530.343.8356 FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Please visit our website for detailed information regarding all of our programs and enrichment opportunities. Google - BCOE Expanded Learning - to reach our site.
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Chico Velo is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote bicycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation and a healthy recreational activity. Chico Velo focuses on education and advocacy for safe bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and produces bicycling events that draw people to our community. Proceeds from Chico Velo’s events, along with support from its members, donors, and sponsors, help fund their advocacy efforts. Through the creation of their TrailWorks program, Chico Velo helps with the maintenance of sustainable trails throughout Northern California. Other programs like KidsPedal, Safe Routes to School, and Bike Valet have contributed to the City of Chico’s recognition as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.
The BCOE Expanded Learning Program, provides an intensive week of VEX IQ Robotics in June. VEX campers spend four days engaged in an actual robotics build followed by a day of friendly competition.
Our full-day, week-long summer camps keep youth engaged in a variety of theme areas ranging from technology to art exploration. Camps run during June and July at the Hearthstone Campus in Oroville.
1350 E 9th St #150 • ChiCo • 530.636.4479 www.pivotnorthvallEy.Com
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Jersey Mike’s Chico has chosen “Wings of Eagles” as their charity of choice for their annual month of giving in March, financially benefiting “Wings”! Also in March is the “Wings” Annual Bowl-A-Thon! “Wings of Eagles” is looking for teams of four to participate. Sign your team up today by calling 530-893-9231. Money raised local, stays local. Proceeds will fund our Emergency Hospital Care Kit Program which assists local families with out of area extended hospital stays.
p.o. box 4031 • ChiCo • 530.893.9231 www.wingsofeagles.org