Sep. 4, 2008
Homeschool Days - St. Augustine, FL
Old Florida Museum Announces Annual Home School Program Day
The Old Florida Museum is excited to announce its Third Annual Florida
Timeline Home School Experience on Monday, September 29, 2008. This Hands-On
Home School Experience is designed to expose students to daily living
activities of the Timucua Indians, the Spanish Fort Mose inhabitants, and
Florida Pioneer children. Sessions will be offered from 10 AM to 1 PM, and
from 2 PM to 5 PM. Cost is $9.00 per person, age four and up. Children under
18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Guides will provide history and instruction in the use of tools and games
from each time period. Students will also make a take-home project in each
of the three time periods. Guests can start at any point during the session
time and plan to spend approximately ninety minutes.
The Old Florida Museum is located ion St. Augustine, at 254D San Marco
Avenue at the corner of State Road 16. Entrance is through the Old Florida
General Store, which faces S.R. 16. Please call 904-824-8874 for
reservations.
The museum complex includes a Timucua Indian hut, a Spanish board and batten
house, and a Florida Pioneer homestead with a one-room schoolhouse. The
museum also includes the 1800's style Old Florida General Store, featuring
many unusual and old-fashioned items.
For more information about the Old Florida Museum visit their website at
www.oldfloridamuseum.com <http://www.oldfloridamuseum.com/> ; e-mail:
info@oldfloridamuseum.com
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Aug. 25, 2008
4-H Club in Kissimmee
Come and learn all about 4-H. Our official meeting begins on 9/11 at
10:00 a.m. at the Poinciana Community Center, a new location for our
Encourager's 4-H Club.
The Center is spacious, and easy to travel to.
Among some of our activities: Marine Ecology, Public Speaking, and
Horticulture.
Feel free to contact me at eileenblanco4h@yahoo.com
eileenblanco4h@yahoo.com> for further information. We welcome
all new families --
Address: 395 Marigold Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Aug. 11, 2008
Print Your Own Stationary
Aug. 4, 2008
The 26th Annual EDC Bar-B-Q!
August is here and it is time to start buying your tickets for this
years Industry Appreciation Events hosted by the Economic Development
Council in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce! Remember, these
are open to the public so pass this email along to your email
contacts list.
First up in September is The Awards Luncheon; recognizing an
Outstanding Small Business, as well as a Corporate Employer and don't
forget about Person of the Year! This Luncheon is 11:30am on
September 9th, 2008 at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club and is only
$15.00! Reservations can be made by email, phone or fax… see the
flyer attached for your reservation form. Also attached is the
Nomination form for the categories above and we appreciate your input!
Next up, THE BIG ONE!!! The 26th Annual EDC Bar-B-Q! This event
keeps getting bigger and better so don't miss out! September 25th,
2008, Tickets are only $25.00 this year and your evening includes
Dinner, Live Music by the Mick Sharp Band, Open Bar, Vendor Exhibits
(space still available) and Door Prizes! Whoo hoo! 6:00 – 10:00 pm
located at Holcim Ranch in Crystal River, it is worth the drive! See
flyer attached for more info and reservation form. You wait all year
for something fun to do, well this is it! Get your tickets now!
Call 352-795-2000 or email christi@citrusedc. com
www.citrusedc. com
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jul. 15, 2008
Curriculum Fair's and sales
Homeschool Fair 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
1645 Seminole Blvd in Largo
$3.00 per adult - children 17 and under are always FREE
(Please do not call the church)
Contact person: Mazie Middleton - 727-733-8456
SPEAKERS:
9:00 to 10:00 am - Tara Bertic - "Get Out From Behind That Desk: Teaching
Individual Differences at Home"
10:00 to 12:00 pm - Barb Mesh - "Getting Ready for High School
and Beyond" Session I and II with Q and A time
12:00 to 1:15 pm - Jackie Winner - "Math Manipulatives"
1:15 to 2:30 pm - Felice Gerwitz - Writing and Publishing"
2:30 to 4:00 pm - PPEA and FPEA - New Homeschool Orientation
ROCK Solid, Discovery Toys, Faithfull Books, A.C.C.E.S, Math U See, Sonlight
Curriculum, The Homeschool Place, Homeschool ID, Academy of Science for
Kids, ACE, Winner Math,
Barb Mesh, Media Angels, Tara Gerwitz, Fat Brain, Classical Conversations,
Kumon, Just Tumblin, Homeschool Source Co-op, TGIF, St. Pete Co-op, PLACE,
CHoSEN Co-op,
Lighthouse Christian Homeschool Academy, Home's Cool Co-op, Bright Minds,
Fellowship of Christian Homeschoolers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, PPEA, FPEA,
MOSI, Florida Virtual School, SPC, 4-H and Usborn Books.
********************************************
Used Curriculum Sale in Titusville, August 9th, 9:00am - 12:30pm
The NBHSA will be hosting a used curriculum sale on August 9th in Old
Downtown Titusville. Many of our members were not able to participate in our
last event in May and still have curriculum for sale. Please spread the word
and take advantage of this local event. This is another opportunity for
everyone to save money on curriculum.
Space is VERY limited and will be mainly taken up with tables. PLEASE, NO
STROLLERS.
Location: The Chef Larry Spice Café and Crosswalk Community Church
Old Downtown Titusville on northbound US 1, across from and a few doors
south of Caffé Chocolat
Date: August 9th, 2008
Time: Shopping 9:00-12:30
Parking:
1) The city lot on the south side of Julia Street across from Emma Parrish
Theater
2) The lot on Indian River Drive behind Kloiblers Restaurant, south of the
old downtown post office.
3) Parallel parking on northbound US 1.
We want to thank Chef Larry and Crosswalk Community Church for opening their
facilities to us for this sale.
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jul. 15, 2008
New Homeschooling Group - Florida
Liberty Homeschoolers Support Group& Private School.
Free support group membership!
Liberty Homeschoolers is a non christian-based homeschool support group.
We meet monthly August-May. All are welcome regardless of race and
religion. We also offer a private school covering for homeschoolers
nationwide.
www.freewebs.com/hacademy/
We will be offering co-ops, field trips, socialization of homeschool
students and their families,park days (meetings), and other various
social events.
Serving the following areas: St.Augustine, Green Cove
Springs,Jacksonville, Gainesville, Palatka, Hastings, Mill Creek and
Orange Park.
Group Owner:Natasha Wright
Location: St.Augustine, Florida To Join Our Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LHomeschoolers
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LHomeschoolers>
|
• Comments (1) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jul. 9, 2008
Disney Homeschool Days 2008
Homeschool at Disneyland Sept 08
YES Classes – Homecoming Dance – Talent Show – Park Hopper
Discounts – Hotel Rooms – this is going to be the greatest Not Back
to School Days event ever for homeschoolers!
Southwest Home Educators Association invites you to attend our 2nd
Annual Not Back to School Days event for homeschoolers at Disneyland
September 15-17, 2008. Don't get this confused with any other
group – no one is offering the discounts and activities that we are –
and this is an official event! Already, more than 550 people have
purchased their tickets. There is still time to join us for the
biggest event to be held for homeschoolers at Disneyland in 2008 –
but hurry because space is limited.
Have you wanted to take the YES classes at Disneyland, but your
group just could not pull enough people together to get the
discount? Well, we grabbed all of the YES classes for September 15-
16th just for homeschoolers, including the brand new Leadership in
Action class which is excellent for teens! You can also choose from
Animation, two different Physics classes, or the popular California
History class. Check our reservation page to see how many spots are
open in each class, and look and see who has already registered! To
find out more about these classes, visit our website at:
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Remember that Yahoo sometimes puts spaces into links, so if you
can't click on the above link, try typing it into your browser
without spaces.
We have a group rate of $109 per person for THREE fabulous park
hopper days and that price includes up to two of the YES classes
(not required to get the discount). These rates are huge discounts,
the regular rate for a 3-day park hopper runs about $185 per
person! You must order through our reservation page to get the $109
price, it's a group discount and can't be purchased at the gate or
directly through Disneyland.
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Talent Show – this will be held at the Paradise Pier Hotel on Monday
night (September 15th) from 5-8pm and the ticket price of $33 for
adults, $20 for children (3-9 years), includes a fabulous dinner.
Who is performing in the talent show? HOMESCHOOLERS! So please
consider this dinner and show as a fabulous opportunity to support
homeschooling and to mingle with lots of new friends. There are
only 600 seats available for this event, so hurry before it's sold
out.
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Homecoming Dance – Immediately following the dinner and talent show,
the ballroom will transform into a dance and social for homeschooled
teens (ages 14-17). The cost for this is $21 per person if you
order by June 30th (discounts are available, see the website for
details), $29 at the door. This is so exciting – something special
just for teens – and an excellent opportunity to network and meet
new friends!
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
Hotel rooms – Ever wonder what it would be like to stay at one of
Disneyland's hotels? We have booked their most luxurious hotel
under a group rate – the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa – which
normally runs over $400 a night (sometimes you might get lucky and
get an internet rate but it won't compare to ours). Our rate is
just $219 per night!!! It's a magnificent hotel, full of amenities,
and absolutely the most convenient to everything Disneyland has to
offer. You can walk out one door and be in the California Adventure
theme park; and walk out another door and be in Downtown Disney and
you are closer to the Disneyland main gate than the tram loading
dock that takes people to the parking lot! What a fabulous family
vacation, and what better way to visit Disneyland than with other
homeschoolers? Only 30 rooms left, so hurry!
http://www.southwest-home-education.com
If you have ANY questions, any at all, please don't assume. We
don't want anyone to miss out because they are misinformed, or don't
ask questions. Feel free to contact me directly – no matter how
silly you feel the question is – I'm always ready to help.
fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
Hope to see you at the Mouse House in September!!!
Dianne McLean
Regional Director
Southwest Home Educators Association
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jul. 4, 2008
Winter Park Health & Fitness - new homeschool PE program
Winter Park Health & Fitness - new homeschool PE program
The Winter Park Health & Fitness gymnasium which is located at 1560
Orange Ave, Winter park; Fl 32789 would like to introduce a physical
education program to the districts (6 & 7) of the FPEA home schooled
kids. The program is available for grades 1st thru 6th. The gym
offers several activities which would include but not limited to the
following. Team Sports, tumbling, relay races, obstacle courses and
weight training. The gym will teach the benefits in physical
education and nutrition facts to all students that participate in
the program.
The times available for the program would be as followed.
1. 1st grade thru 3rd grade (1pm-2pm)
2. 4th grade thru 6th grade (2pm-3pm)
The program will be conducted two days a week on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. The number of participates needed for a successful
program is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 per class. The cost of
the program is $96 per month, with two visits per week, eight times
a month. The gym will conduct an open house for all participates on
July 15th thru July 17th and the start date for the program to be
kicked off is August 5th. Invite all of your friends and looking
forward to seeing you all there.
Direction on how to locate the gymnasium from I-4
1. Coming from Daytona take the Fairbanks exit to U.S. 17-92
and take a left on to Orange ave. The building is located on the
corner of Orange Ave. and Orlando Ave. (17-92) In the Merchant tile
bank plaza the lower level.
2. Coming from Tampa take the Princeton St. exit to U.S. 17-92
and take a left on to Orange ave. The building is located on the
corner of Orange Ave. and Orlando Ave. (17-92) In the Merchant tile
bank plaza the lower level.
Winter Park Health & Fitness
1560 Orange Avenue, Lower Level
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(407) 645-2348
www.WinterParkHealthandFitness.com
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jun. 25, 2008
NEW TOS Homeschool Planner - Available now
Jun. 13, 2008
Father's Day Poem for you
The Patriarch
More noble than the valiant deeds of shining knights of yore,
More powerful than earthly plights that make the rich man poor,
More kingly than a royal throne or a lion with his pride,
Is he whose babes sleep well at night sure Daddy will provide.
There is a spirit in this land and Jezebel’s her name.
She’s calling you to leave your home for power, fun, and fame.
She wants your wife, your children too — she’ll never compromise,
Until your house is torn in two by listening to her lies.
But though a hundred thousand million men may fall prey to her lures,
And wives en masse leave home in search of “more fulfilling” chores,
Though preachers praise, and friends embrace, her pagan plan of death,
Stand strong and quit you like a man with every blessed breath.
Stand strong and rise, O man of God, to meet this noble call,
The battle is not new you see, it’s been here since the Fall.
Your wife is your helpmeet, my friend, and not another man’s,
So care for her and keep her far from Mistress Jezi’s plans.
Protect, provide, and give to her your undivided life,
This is the dear one of your youth, your precious bride, your wife.
And rally to those tiny ones who trust you for their care —
A lifetime spent discipling them’s a lifetime pure and rare.
For when they put their hand in yours and know a Daddy’s love,
You’re showing them a picture of the Father from above.
Look not toward worldly goal or gain, or for your liberty,
Look only into their sweet eyes to find your ministry.
Devote your heart and sacrifice and make your manly mark —
There is none so great as he who finds his call as patriarch.
—Douglas W. Phillips
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Jun. 2, 2008
Used Curriculum Sale
Circle Christian School
Used Curriculum Sale Information
The annual Used Curriculum Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7, 8:00-
10:30am in Faith Hall at First Baptist Church Orlando, 3000 S. John
Young Parkway.
Everyone is invited to attend this one-of-a-kind event. This event will
feature the largest selection of used curriculum materials in Florida.
The doors will be open from 8:00-10:30am. Free materials will be
available from 7:15-7:55am. Come early or you'll miss the action.
Because of space limitations and safety considerations, buyers will not
be allowed to bring children under 12 years of age or any type of
rolling cart into the sale. No credit cards accepted.
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
May. 30, 2008
Summer Learning Days Day Camps Available
Our Summer Learning Days Day Camps have been added to
the HIS Kids of Brevard website calendar....
Registration is open to the homeschool community - no
HKBI Family registration is required for students to
participate in the Summer Learning Camps.
Check out the awesome opportunities for learning with
our week long day camp programs:
Marine Science Day Camp - June 9-13
Kit, An American Girl Day Camp - June 23-27
To Be A Princess Day Camp - July 21-25
These camps are $75 for each student per camp for the
week long program.
Our one day American Girl programs include:
Molly's American Adventure - July 1st
Samantha's Victorian Day Camp - July 15th
Felicity's Teatime Day Camp - July 29th
These one-day camps are $40 for each student per
session (you do not need to attend all - pick &
choose)
Note: All Camps must have a minimum of students to
run. If the camp you choose does not meet the minimum,
you will be given the choice of a full refund of your
deposit or switching to a different camp. Deposits are
non-refundable if the camp has the minimum number of
participants.
Space is limited for all camps - register today online
at http://www.hiskidsofbrevard.com/
Information and registration forms are available on
the HKBI website - click on the public calendar link
and then click on the dates for each camp for more
info & forms.
Registration forms must be mailed in - even with
online sign ups and payment through PayPal.
Questions, email:
Marine Science Camp - Teri Zimmerman
terizimm@hiskidsofbrevard.com
American Girls/Princess Camps - Carla Calvert
carlac@hiskidsofbrevard.com
Are you ready to LEARN this summer and have some
fun???
We are!
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
May. 7, 2008
The PPEA Invites you to graduation 2008
You are cordially invited to The PPEA Class of 2008 Graduation
Ceremony
Saturday May 17th 11:00 am
Starkey Road Baptist Church
8800 Starkey Road, Seminole, Florida
http://www.srbc.org/starkeyroad/
Come celebrate Homeschooling Success! Whether you are just starting
homeschooling or almost at the finish line, the graduation ceremony
will be a blessing to you. Please join us as we celebrate the
accomplishments of your PPEA seniors and their families. Invite your
homeschooling skeptical friends and family members, they will be
impressed with our graduates. You will leave encouraged and with a
renewed vision for finishing the task God has set before you.
Graduation Coordinator
Lisa Sweet
graduation@ppea-homeschool.com
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
May. 7, 2008
Home Grown Kids Summer Fun Dates
HOME GROWN KIDS SUMMER FUN!
June
Tuesday, June 3rd - St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 10th - Free Movie @ 10am & Astro Skate @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 17th - Free Movie @ 10am & North Shore Pool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 24th - Free Movie @ 10am & Seminole Lanes Bowling @ 1:30pmJuly
Tuesday, July 1st - Free Movie @ 10am & St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, July 8th - Polynesian Putter Mini-Golf @ 10am & Walter FullerPool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, July 15th - Free Movie @ 10am & Astro Skate @ 1:00pm
The week of July 21st-25th is VBS @ Calvary Chapel
Tuesday, July 29th - Free Movie @ 10am & North Shore Pool @ 1:00pmAugust
Tuesday, August 5th - Free Movie @ 10am & St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 12th - Free Movie @ 10am & Walter Fuller Pool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 19th - St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 26th - Walter Fuller Pool @ 1:00pm
Movies @ Park Place7200 US Highway 19 NorthPinellas Park, FL 33781(I will email the movies that are playing in my Monday reminders)
St. Pete Beach Access4700 Gulf Blvd.St. Pete Beach($.25/hour to park & right across the street from Chickfila)
Astro Skate10001 66th StreetPinellas Park(From 1-4pm $6.00 to skate - includes rental)
Seminole Lanes Bowling8668 Park BlvdPinellas Park($5.50 + tax includes 2 games, shoes & small drink)
Polynesian Putter4999 Gulf BlvdSt. Pete Beach(10am, $5.00 to play)
Walter Fuller Pool7883 26th Avenue NorthSt. Petersburg(Open swim from 1-4pm, $2.50 - Under 12, $3.00 - 13+)
North Shore Pool901 North Shore Drive NESt. Petersburg(Open swim from 1-4pm, $2.50 - Under 12, $3.00 - 13+)This schedule is subject to change so please, please read your emailreminders! If you have any questions, please email me!
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Apr. 28, 2008
PPEA Annual Curriculum Sale
You are invited to the PPEA Annual Curriculum Sale
Shop for books, teaching materials and educational toys
Saturday, May 3rd
First Baptist Church
5495 Park Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Please note that we only accept checks for payment; no cash or credit.
As a PPEA member benefit the first 2 hours of the sale, beginning at 12:30 pm, is for members only. The sale is open to the general public beginning at 2:30 pm. till 4:30 pm. No children under the age of 14 will be allowed to enter the sale. Many tables full of materials.
DON'T MISS OUT!
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Apr. 21, 2008
Homeschool Community!
Classical Conversations is a homeschool community that is experiencing
explosive growth in the Orlando area. Would your family benefit from
joining one of our Classical, Christian Communities? We are adding
additional programs in our area and wanted you to know.
We would like to invite you to attend one of our upcoming Parent Information
Meetings.
Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm
River of Life Church
8323 W Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32819
Tuesday, April 29 at 7pm.
Colonial Church of the Nazarene
2209 Walnut St
Orlando, FL 32806
Last year in our Foundations program (PK-6th) here is just a sample of what
our students learned:
* 160 events & people in a chronological timeline
* 24 history sentences to "put some flesh" on our timeline
(Charlemagne,Reformation, Renaissance, World Wars, . )43 U.S. presidents
* Over 100 locations and geographic features in Europe, Asia and
select parts of the World.
* 24 science facts (biomes, planets, laws of motion, laws of
thermodynamics, . )
* Latin verbs the first conjugation
* English Grammar facts (including pronouns, adjectives,adverbs, .)
* Multiplication tables up to 15x15, common squares and cubes, as well
as basic geometry formulas and unit conversions
That's over 500 pieces of information and doesn't even include...
. Exposure to drawing techniques
. Music theory and tin whistle
. 6 Great Artists and related projects
. Introduction to orchestra and 3 classical composers
. Weekly science experiments or hands-onprojects.
. The practicing and refinement of oral presentation skills!
We would love to partner with your family in the awesome privilege and
journey of homeschooling. The attached flier contains information about
Classical Conversations and the upcoming meetings. Please feel free to
circulate this among your homeschooling friends.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love
to share with you about CC and help you determine whether or not it is a
good fit for your family!
Ruthie Delk
CC Orlando Director
ruthdelk@gmail.com
Visit our website at:
http.//www.ClassicalConversations.com
Visit our Online bookstore at: http.//www.ClassicalConversationsBooks.com
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Apr. 12, 2008
Blog to win! WIn a $50.00 gift certificate to the TOS
The HSB Front Porch is having a contest and you can win a $50 gift certificate just for blogging about The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo before midnight April 30, 2008. Subscribe now to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and receive 25 BONUS gifts valued at over $550! The Winter Promo sold out, don't miss out on the free gifts this time!
They are also giving away a $150 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. All print subscribers (new or renewing) between April 3 - 30, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing. No purchase neccessary to win. To enter without subscribing, please send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to:
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo Contest
PO BOX 8426
Gray, TN 37615
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Apr. 11, 2008
Make a Wish and win a $50.00 gift certifcate
A Friend of mine is having the following contest on her blog. Why don't you jump over and enter!
The Sparrows Nest
Want to find clothing that is fun, stylish, and modest? Make a wish and you could win a $50 gift certificate to Christa-Taylor! To enter, all you need to do is visit the Christa-Taylor website and make a "wish list" of 2-3 pieces you like. Ask yourself "What product defines Christa-Taylor?" Then, post it in a comment under this post! It's that easy!
The first prize will be a $50 gift certificate to spend on your wish list, and the second prize will be a $25 gift certificate to use. The winners will be drawn on Monday, April 14, so stop by today, grab a cup of tea, and do some window shopping! Can't wait to see your "wish list"! :o)
In case you want to know, mine is (and this is a way abbreviated list!): |
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
Mar. 31, 2008
Free Refill for Print Cartridge at Wal-Greens
Mar. 25, 2008
Spring Break? Anyone!
Well.. I don't know about you, but I sure needed Spring Break this year.
It seemed like I was on input overload. I couldn't catch my breath!
Have you ever felt like that? We took a few days off and just spent it leisurely. The girls got a brand new swing set from their Poppa and they've really enjoyed it.
We went to the new Sea World water park and animal park it was so cool you really get to interact much more with the animals and the girls loved that.
We also went to the Jacksonville Zoo together and I think, I enjoyed this more than they did. Of course the girls liked all the gooey treats.
I hope everyone had a blessed Easter with family and friends.
|
• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link
|
|
