• 9/30/26 Community Service Initiative

    Mary Vagle Nature Center - 11501 Cypress Avenue E - Fontana, 92337
  • Hello Wonderful Trailblazers!

    We are excited to have you join us for our first Community Service Initiative of the 26/27 school year as we partner with the Mary Vagle Nature Center Inland Empire. As part of this project, students will be helping to clean both the inside and outside of the Nature Center, as well as painting over graffiti to help restore and beautify this important local resource. This experience will not only make a tangible impact on our environment, but also help students grow in teamwork, collaboration, and foster a lasting attitude of service. 

    Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

    Location: Mary Vagle Nature Center

    11501 Cypress Ave E Fontana, CA 92337

     

    Important Notes:

    Please be sure to bring water and a snack if needed. Closed toe shoes are required for this event. Hat and sunscreen are always recommended. Weather will be between 80s-90s so please plan to dress accordingly.

    Parking is free and available on a first come, first served basis. Please park in designated areas only and follow all parking signs, rules, and regulations as posted on the premises. 


    What is the Mary Vagle Nature Center?

    Mary Vagle Nature Center is a tranquil natural refuge nestled at the base of Fontana’s Jurupa Hills. It provides a peaceful escape amid an urban environment, offering visitors a scenic pond, native gardens, and trails that wind through the landscape. Inside the center, you’ll find both live and static displays showcasing local flora, fauna, geology, and even history fontanaca.govmuseumsusa.org.

    The center also hosts various educational and exploratory programs. From hands-on wildlife education and plant/animal investigations to geological studies encouraging visitors of all ages to connect with the natural world. You are able to read more about them here.

     

    As always, please reach out to Christina McGuigan if you have any questions at:

    christina.mcguigan@granitemountainschool.com

     

     

     

    We look forward to seeing you!

     

     

     

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  • Community Engagement Waiver

  • Dear Parent/Guardian:

    The mission of Granite Mountain Charter School is to develop the individual gifts of our students.  Our students will become proficient in Common Core State Standards and become critical thinkers, responsible citizens and innovative leaders prepared for academic and real-life achievement in the 21st Century. The mission will be accomplished in a personalized environment that fosters successful achievement through quality, personalized, standards-based education, which could include online coursework, offline textbook work, and unique hands-on and experiential learning experiences facilitated in partnership with students, parents, staff, and community.

    Our Community Engagement live and in person opportunities are designed around our school mission. During the school year, we will be recording our live virtual classes for reference and taking pictures of what is happening at our in person events. These videos and images may capture your child's participation, directly or indirectly. You may see your child’s image, name, and/or hear their voice in these recordings and/or images. These images and/or videos could potentially be shared in our school's yearbook and/or in our weekly family newsletter, The Trailblazer. A completed waiver is required to participate in both our live virtual classes and our in person opporunities being provided through the Community Engagement Department and must be signed before the start of these classes. 

    In addition to giving permission for recordings and images, we are asking that the policies within Granite Mountain’s Parent/Student Handbook.


    By signing below, I hereby agree to the code of conduct and give permission for images, audio, and/or video of my child captured during live virtual classes to be used solely for the purposes of the Student Life Program.

     

    ASSUMPTION OF RISK GENERALLY: By signature hereon, parent/guardian waives liability against and holds harmless the school and its board members, staff, volunteers, vendors, agents; the school district; and State of California; and further acknowledges that this voluntary activity and/or transportation to and from (as applicable) and/or access to and use of a dangerous product (such as sharp tools, chemistry kits, knives, paints, etc.) may expose the student to potential harm including injury or death. If student believes that an unsafe condition or circumstance exists with respect to the activity(ies), student will discontinue participation and immediately notify school staff. Student shall not further participate until the unsafe circumstance is remedied. Parent/guardian hereby agrees to remain responsible at all times for supervising the student(s).


    I,  (parent and/or legal guardian), have reviewed and read (venue name’s) rules, regulations, and liability waivers. I understand that the GMCS purchasing team will sign on my behalf. I agree that GMCS has my express permission to sign on my behalf any and all liability waivers for my child’s participation at said vendor. I agree that these liability waivers will be binding on my child(ren) and my family.

     

    COVID-19 RISKS: I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the business providing the enrichment services identified above is following all local, state and federal health guidelines required in order for the business to provide said services. I understand that my child(ren)’s participation with in-person services during a health pandemic may result in my child contracting COVID-19, which may be spread to me and my family, which may result in severe illness, hospitalization and/or death. By signing hereon, parent/guardian waives liability against and holds harmless the school and its board members, staff, volunteers, vendors, agents, the school district, and the State of California relating to the contraction of COVID-19 to the student or his/her family. If the student/parent/guardian believes that an unsafe condition or circumstance exists with respect to the activity(ies), student will discontinue participation and immediately notify school staff. Student shall not further participate until the unsafe circumstance is remedied.

    By signing below: (1) I am giving up substantial actual or potential rights in order to allow the student to voluntarily participate in this activity(s); (2) I have signed this agreement with full appreciation and understanding of the risks inherent in the activity(s) or use of the product; (3) I have no question regarding the intent of this agreement; (4) I, as parent or guardian, have the right to bind myself, the student and any other family member, representative, assign, heir, trustee or guardian to the terms of this agreement; and (6) I have explained this agreement to the student, who understands his/her/their obligations hereunder.

     

     

  • Media Waiver

    Dear Parent/Guardian:

    Please complete this survey if you are interested in showcasing your student in our Granite Mountain yearbook, newsletters, and/or mass media.

    Granite Mountain Charter School requests your permission to reproduce through printed, audio, visual, or electronic means activities in which your student has participated in his/her education program. Your authorization will enable us to use specially prepared materials to (1) train teachers, (2) create a yearbook, and/or (3) promote our school and education programs through the use of mass media, displays, brochures, websites, Yearbook, Newsletters etc.

     

    a. I, as a parent or guardian, of the aboved named student(s) fully authorize and grant Granite Mountain Charter School and its authorized representatives, the right to print, photograph, record, and edit as desired, the biological information, name, image, likeness, and/or voice of the above named student(s) on audio, video, film, slide, or any other electronic and printed formats, currently developed, (known as "Recordings"), for the purposes stated or related to the above. 

    b. I understand and agree that use of such Recordings will be without any compensation to the student or the student's parent or guardian.

    c. I understand and agree that Granite Mountain Charter School and/or its authorized representatives shall have the exclusive right, title, and interest, including copyright, in the Recordings. 

    d. I understand and agree that the Granite Mountain Charter School and its authorized representatives shall have the unlimited right to use the Recordings for any purposes stated or related to the above.

    e. I hereby waive all rights, release and hold harmless GMCS and its authorized representatives and shall neither sue nor bring any proceedings against any such parties for any claim, demand, actions, damages, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, whether now known or unknown, for defamation, invasion of right to privacy, publicity or personality, copyright ownership, compensation related to the use of the Recordings, or any similar matter, or based upon or relating to the use and exploitation of the Recordings.

    f. I agree that there is no time-limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic specification of where these materials may be distributed or used.

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