Shade Canyon

11/02/2026

Last week we were pleased to introduce Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry to Shade Canyon.

Thanks for visiting our school and supporting public education in Lake County!

11/02/2026

Time for another weekly share of student's work from Handwork class! This time from 3rd grade.

Photos #1-4 are called Satin stitches. Beautifully done.

Photo #3 is a complication of Satin, Straight and French Knots! Amazing.

Photo #5 is a very good example of Straight stitches.

Practicing these stitches builds the focus, hand-eye coordination, and patience that support learning across every subject.

10/22/2026

1st and 2nd grade Handwork!

These are based upon the story of ”Summer’s warm and bright green bridge has come to an end and now the cool cozy 'golden' bridge of autumn has come."

Work was completed on the Autumn Equinox!

10/20/2026

Look at some of the 4th/5th grade Handwork student projects! Notice their choice of color, thread pattern & spacing, and other thoughtful design elements!

It's so fun to see the personality and creativity of the students expressed through their work.

09/30/2026

09/15/2026

Canyon Oaks students made an art project for today’s charter renewal public hearing!

09/14/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🌟 We can’t wait to see our Shade Canyon family tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. for the charter renewal hearing.

📍 Location: KVUSD Dr. Peter J. Quartarolo Building, 4410 Konocti Rd, Kelseyville

👕 Wear: Shade Canyon blue, green, or school t-shirts

🤝 Goal: Fill the room with our quiet, supportive community presence!

Remember, to keep the presentation short, sweet, and thorough, our school team has hand-picked a small group of staff, parents, and students to speak on behalf of our entire community. If you haven't been asked to speak, your most powerful role is simply being there! During the presentation, we’ll ask all the Shade Canyon supporters to raise their hands (and art projects our students have prepared).

Whether or not you can attend, you can show your individual support in another way:

Write an email to the KVUSD Board!

Here’s how:

Write a note of 250 words or less.

Share why you support Shade Canyon’s charter renewal (you might share how the school is good for the community or about the impact the school has had on your family).

Please focus on what you love about Shade Canyon. Avoid talking about things you don’t like about district public schools, as we want to keep a spirit of collaboration with KVUSD rather than competition.

Email your note to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM, on the day of the hearing. The board will receive your comments before the hearing.

Thank you for showing up for our school, our students, and our future. See you tonight!

09/12/2026

✨ OUR BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE! ✨

Mark your calendars! We are gathering to show our unified support for Shade Canyon’s charter renewal at the KVUSD Board hearing:

🗓 When: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 PM

📍 Where: KVUSD Board Hearing

To keep our presentation short, sweet, and impactful, our school team is selecting a small group of staff, parents, and students to speak on behalf of our entire community.

How you can show your support in person:
👕 Wear Blue or Green (or your favorite school t-shirt!) to show a strong, quiet, and steady presence.
🖐️ Raise Your Hand: During the presentation, all Shade Canyon supporters will raise their hands (and hold up special art projects our students are making this Monday!).

✉️ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: WRITE TO THE BOARD!

You can also support us by sending a direct message to the KVUSD Board before the meeting.

Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Keep your note brief—250 words or less.
2️⃣ Share why you support Shade Canyon’s charter renewal (e.g., its positive impact on your family or why it’s great for the broader community).
3️⃣ Keep it positive! Focus on what you love about Shade Canyon. We want to foster a spirit of collaboration, not competition, with KVUSD.

📧 Send your email to: [email protected]

⏰ Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM (so the board receives your comments before the hearing starts).

We are so grateful for this incredible Shade Canyon community. Let’s show up and do this together! 💙🌱

09/09/2026

It’s the first week of school, and Shade Canyon’s charter renewal hearing is less than one week away! ⏰ Join us next Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the KVUSD Dr. Peter J. Quartarolo Building (4410 Konocti Road).

Every family, friend, and community supporter in the room helps demonstrate the heart of Shade Canyon School. Grab your school t-shirt or wear blue/green, and bring your positive energy as we support our school together!

09/08/2026

We are ready for the new school year!