Ridgecrest Thinking Maps: The Apple-tastic Way!- Heartland Charter School

Registration window August 25, 10:00 a.m. -September 1, 7:00 p.m.

THINKING MAPS IN ACTION

We invite you to join us for a live, apple-themed writing lesson!

Watch as our HSTs model how Thinking Maps help students organize their ideas, strengthen their writing, and build confidence. You'll see the questions teachers ask, the strategies they use, and how students apply Thinking Maps throughout the lesson.

When you sign up, you'll choose the writing level that best fits your child, and your child will participate in that lesson. As a parent, you're welcome to visit and observe any of the writing levels throughout the event to see how Thinking Maps are used across different stages of writing development.

Our hope is that by seeing these strategies in action, you'll feel confident using the same language and techniques to support your child's writing at home with our thinking map journals.

What you'll experience:

● 🍏Watch your child participate in a live, apple-themed writing lesson.

● 🍎See Thinking Maps modeled step by step.

● ✏️Learn practical strategies you can use at home.

● 🧠Explore multiple writing levels and see how instruction grows with students.

We look forward to partnering with you as we help your child grow as a confident writer. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Younger siblings are welcome to participate, but parents must stay with them to help them participate fully; they are also welcome to tag along from class to class and watch.

Choose the Writing Level That Best Fits Your Child

-️️Kinesthetic Writers (All Ages)

Perfect for children who are not yet writing or are reluctant to trace, hold a pencil, or write. This hands-on, movement-based lesson builds early writing concepts in a fun and engaging way. Open to all ages.

-Tracers & Copiers

For children learning to trace letters, words, and simple sentences while building confidence in pencil control.

-Beginning Writers

For children who are ready to write simple words and sentences with support, using Thinking Maps.

-Independent Writers

For students who can write independently and are ready to expand and organize their ideas into complete paragraphs.

-Advanced Writers

For students who are ready to strengthen their writing by adding details, using richer vocabulary, and developing more complex ideas.

Parents: When you register, you'll select the writing level that best matches your child. During the event, you're welcome to visit and observe any of the writing levels to see how Thinking Maps support writers at every stage of development.

May I pay using my funds? This event is FREE!

What are the check-in procedures? Check in at the fellowship hall to get your assigned classroom.

Who may attend? All ages are welcome. Every attendee needs a ticket. This includes infants.

Is there on-site parking available? Please park in the church parking lot.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Only water is allowed.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Alicia Ornelas

Phone number: 310.809.9074

Email address: [email protected]

You must have a student enrolled at Heartland Charter School to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees.

How to Reserve Your Spot

To officially join us on this field trip, you must complete both steps of our registration process. Please follow these directions carefully:

Step 1: Check out on Ticketbud

Complete the checkout process here on Ticketbud. This initiates your reservation.

• Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation from Ticketbud once your order is complete.
• Tip: If you do not see the email within a few minutes, please check your Spam/Junk folder. If you cannot find a confirmation email from Ticketbud, you did not successfully reserve tickets.
• Action: Once you have your confirmation, move immediately to Step 2.

Step 2: Place your Order in Procurify

Your spot is not confirmed until an order is placed in the Procurify system for students who are enrolled in Heartland and their chaperones. You do NOT need to place an order in Procurify for siblings who are not enrolled.

• Search: Log in to Procurify, search the name of this field trip in the catalog, and complete your order as you would for any other educational resource.
• Note: Do NOT place a Procurify order for siblings who are not enrolled in Heartland.
• Deadline: You must place your Procurify order within 3 days of your Ticketbud registration.
• IMPORTANT! Registration Requirement: To avoid losing your spot, both steps must be completed. Failure to place an order in Procurify within the three-day window will result in removal from the attendee list, and funds will be manually deducted from your account.

Heartland events are designed for families to attend together. Students need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If your student will be attending with another family, please email the field trip host to let them know once you complete your registration. Chaperones must be the legal parent or 25 years and older. All chaperones must be healthy, ethical people with the skills to be responsible adult chaperones.

Please review our Field Trip Refund & Attendance Policy!

To ensure we can provide these experiences to as many students as possible, please review our commitment and refund guidelines before registering.

All Sales are Final

• No Refunds: Once a ticket is reserved or purchased, we cannot offer a refund for any reason, including illness, scheduling conflicts, or a change of plans.
• Non-Transferable: Tickets are tied specifically to the student account used at registration. They cannot be sold, gifted, or transferred to another family.

The "No-Show" Policy

Because Heartland pre-pays many venues based on Ticketbud headcounts, an unused ticket is a direct loss of school resources.

• Loss of Access: Families who are frequent "no-shows" may lose access to future field trip registrations. We track attendance to ensure that limited spots go to families who are committed to attending.

Professional Courtesy

If an emergency arises and you truly cannot make it:

• Notify the Lead Teacher: Please email the organizing teacher as soon as possible.
• Why it matters: This prevents the entire group from waiting at the venue entrance for your arrival, keeping the educational program on schedule for everyone else.

Our Goal: By only registering for events you are fully committed to, you help us keep our field trip program sustainable and open to all students.