Dec. 1, 2008
Miami Heat's Homeschool Night Out!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Miami HEAT's "Homeschool Night Out!"
In case you may not have already heard, the Miami HEAT sent out an
announcement they have changed the date for their "Homeschool Night
Out!"
The new date will be Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 3:30PM.
It will still be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne
Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, and is open to all homeschoolers, virtual
school students and the general public.
The previously announced activities planned for homeschoolers will
still be held.
Also, the HEAT will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers on this new
date.
Please visit www.browardchristianhomeschoolers.org/calendar.html for
detailed information and to obtain the forms required to order
tickets and to participate in the Miami HEAT's essay contest. |
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Oct. 21, 2008
Free Advent Workshop
Sign up online at www.ucumc.net
Tuesday, November 18, 7-9 pm
Presented by Nancy Scheid, children's minister at University Carillon United
Methodist Church
407-588-1702 (Children's Ministry Direct Line)
At this workshop you'll get
. Alternatives to the frantic whirlwind of holiday activities
. Tools to create warm memories and relaxed family times that focus on the
needs of your children
. Help for focusing your celebrations on Christ throughout the entire Advent
season.
. Ideas for putting Christ at the center of your family's celebrations
. Door prizes...great desserts.ideas, ideas, and more ideas!
Registration Form- online at www.ucumc.net
The workshop is FREE, but we would like to know that you are coming.
PLEASE fill out the form by Friday, November 14
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Sep. 22, 2008
Homeschool Family Fall Party & Craft Day
Homeschool Family Fall Party & Craft Day
(This event is open to ALL homeschoolers.
)
Come join us for a fun day at the park with fellowship, games, candy,
desserts... and make a Fall Craft.
We are asking each family to bring a dessert or a bag of candy to
share with all.
Refreshments and fall-themed craft will be provided.
When: Monday, October 27, 2008
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: TY Park (Hollywood, FL) at Pavilion 7
Cost: $3.00 per student to cover the cost of refreshments, paper
goods and craft.
RSVP: Please be sure to register by October 20th with Martha
Kernohan at bchsupportgroup@bellsouth.net or (954) 920-2530.
It is important to RSVP so we can make sure there are enough crafts,
refreshments and paper goods for everyone.
See you there!
This is event is being sponsored by the Broward Christian
Homeschoolers (BCH) and is open to ALL homeschoolers. You do not
need to be a member or join BCH to attend this event.
Please Note: Broward Christian Homeschoolers (BCH) does not provide
child care at any of its meetings, field trips, gatherings, and other
events (collectively or singularly, an "Event"), and each parent is
responsible for the care, control, and conduct of his/her own
children at each Event. By your attendance at an Event, you agree to
assume all risk of injuries and damages of whatever kind, nature or
description that you and/or any of your children may sustain from any
cause whatsoever relating to or in any way associated with such Event.
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Sep. 15, 2008
Free Campus Tour
University of South Florida Campus Tour
Thursday, September, 25, 2008
1:30 pm-4:30 pm
USF St. Petersburg
Residence Hall One
500 Second Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Please meet at the front door of Residence Hall One ( 500 Second Street South) no later than 1:45 pm.
We will be touring the USF-St. Pete campus including the dorms. After our tour, the Director of Prospective Student Outreach and his staff will conduct a seminar on what they look for in a prospective student including:
* transcripts
* dual enrollment
* transferring credits
* required subjects
* and much more!
This event is suitable for students currently in 8th through 12th grade. (remember, if you have a younger student, the requirements will probably change before they enter college). This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. There is a limited amount of physical space for this tour, so please do not bring younger siblings along on the tour itself. To register click HERE.
For more information email Linda
Orientation Coordinator
ppeaorientation@tampabay.rr.com
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FREE ORIENTATION FOR NEW HOMESCHOOLERS
Saturday, October 4, 2008
1:30-3:30 PM
Pinellas Park Library
52nd St. at 78th Ave.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781 US
If you are new to homeschooling or considering homeschooling in the future, come get all your questions answered. This is a fun and encouraging time. Our Orientation Facilitator, Linda Woldridge is not only knowledgable with already having graduated one son but has fun a practical ways to show you how to make your homeschool journey a success. Please make arrangements to have someone watch your children. To register click HERE.
Questions? email Linda at ppeaorientation@tampabay.rr.com
Hope to see you there!
PPEA-Pinellas Parent Educators Association
"Where Experience and Information Come Together"
www.ppea-homeschool
.com
Sincerely,
Monica Guerra
PPEA Public Relations
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Sep. 10, 2008
Homeschool Day
HOMESCHOOL DAY
On Thursday, November 6, 2008 , from 10am to 4pm , the Ponce Inlet
Lighthouse will present its fall Homeschool Day. This is a day of
educational and fun activities designed especially for homeschoolers. This
Homeschool Day will focus on social studies activities.
1. Homeschool Day Events at the Lighthouse
* Five of the six workshops will be brand new, and the sixth is
changed from its previous format. All workshops will center around the
kinds of daily tasks that were done by lighthouse keepers and their families
who lived at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.
o They include: the keeper’s duties in the lighthouse tower; domestic
chores such as laundry, sewing and gardening; and lighthouse kid’s chores
and how they entertained themselves.
o All students will have an opportunity to do laundry, gardening and
sewing, as it was done in the early twentieth century. They will also be
able to do some of the lighthouse keeper’s tasks, and find out the kinds of
chores the lighthouse children were expected to do (and even try one or
two).
o The point is to stress the difference between today’s life and life
at the lighthouse at the turn-of-the-
century.
Optional Activities:
* Identify 1900 Household Items – Examine, touch and guess what some
of these strange looking, yet very common household items were used for in
an early 1900’s household.
* Climb the Lighthouse Tower
2. Length of the Homeschool Day
When you come to Homeschool Day, you will spend 2½ hours, in the morning
session OR the afternoon session. You may give us your preference, in the
Comments/Additional Information box on the “checkout page”, when you
register. But since we are trying to even out the number of students
between the morning and afternoon, we may have to reassign a group.
When arriving at the lighthouse on November 6th, please come to the check-in
table under the tent in front of the Gift Shop.
If you are attending the morning session, please arrive by 9:15am , so we
can start letting groups into the lighthouse at 9:45 for the10:00 start.
You will be here until 12:30 / 1:00pm ; then you are free to have lunch and
enjoy the rest of the day (perhaps at the beach). If you are attending the
afternoon session, please arrive by 12:45pm , so we can start letting groups
into the lighthouse at 1:15 for the 1:30 start. You will be here until 4:00
/ 4:30pm .
We are limiting the total number of students for the day to 200. There will
be 100 students in the morning session and 100 students in the afternoon
session.
3. Registration & Payment
The price is the same for adults and students ($6.00/person) , with children
3 yrs and under admitted free.
Homeschool families must register in advance for this event. Registration
and payment will be done on-line. (To insure that all available slots are
filled and no one is turned away unnecessarily, we require payment be made
at time of registration) .
Registration will begin at 1:00 pm, on Tues., Oct 7, 2008.
Registration will be held in one month, in order to allow Homeschool groups
to contact their members and organize themselves for the event.
Registration Procedure:
Go to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse web site: www.ponceinlet. org
* Click on “Merchandise” in the left column.
You will be taken to: the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Gift Shop (secure) web site
at, www.poncelighthouse store.org
* Click on Home School Day Registration under “Product Categories”,
in the left column
* Follow the prompts.
* Fill in the number of ADULTS and STUDENTS attending
* Order a Homeschool T-Shirt (optional)
* Proceed to Checkout
(Please NOTE: After registering and paying for the Homeschool Day, your
receipt will show an “Order Handling Charge” of $4.00. This $4.00 WILL NOT
be charged to your credit card. Unfortunately, we were unable to remove it
from the printed receipt).
When the limit of 200 students is reached, on-line registration will be
disabled with an appropriate message. Please be advised that due to the
popularity of this event, we usually sell out within 24 to 48 hours, and no
stand-by list will be kept.
4. Admission
On Homeschool Day, please wear your wrist band at all times, this will be
your “admission ticket” to the lighthouse for the event.
We anticipate mailing out the wrist bands during the week of October 13,
marked with either the AM or PM session. On November 6, please arrive at
the lighthouse by 9:15 for admission at 9:45 am, OR by 12:45pm for admission
at 1:15pm. If, for some reason, you do not receive your wrist bands in the
mail, please bring your “order number” to the lighthouse at 9:00am on
November 6 to pick them up.
5. Homeschool T-Shirts
When you pay your admission on-line, you have the option of buying a
Homeschool Day T-Shirt with the lighthouse logo on the front, and the words:
“Ponce Inlet, Homeschool Day, November 6, 2008” with a drawing of the
lighthouse, on the back (see the diagram on the web order page). The shirts
can only be ordered on-line, and will be available for pick-up on November
6th. No shirts will be sold on November 6th.
6. Lunch
You may bring your bag lunch and eat it in the Town Park, located next to
the Lighthouse. Rest rooms, picnic tables and playground equipment are
also located in the park.
7. Satisfaction Survey
A “Homeschool Satisfaction Survey” will be put into your information packet.
Before you leave, please take a few minutes to complete this short, but
important, survey, and drop it in the survey box, located on the check-in
table in front of the Gift Shop. Your feedback will enable us to improve
our program in the future.
Please note that the lighthouse prohibits large backpacks, water bottles,
food and drink, games, toys, radios and pets on the grounds.
Where is Ponce Inlet? We are located on the beachside just south of Daytona
Beach. From I-95, take exit # 256 and proceed east on Dunlawton Avenue to
the oceanfront. Turn right on South Atlantic Avenue and travel
approximately 5 miles. Signs will direct you to the lighthouse.
Bob Callister
Programs Manager
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S. Peninsula Dr.
Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
386-761-1821
bobcallister@ponceinlet.org
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Jan. 19, 2008
National Annual Homeschool Hike/Bike Event
The Homeschool Hiking/Biking annual event began in May 2005 as a
way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some
exercise, group involvement, and introducing other homeschooling
families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors and meet
others!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the
last full week in May. We are asking for individuals and groups
involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. You may
make your event in varying skill levels if you would like for
homeschoolers with varying skills. Maybe one person or group in your
area can set up a hiking event and another can set up the biking
event. Or you may want to work with many homeschooling groups to
have one big event. The possibilities are many, and I would love to
hear your ideas. This years dates are the week of May 25th to May
31st. The woods and paths and trails are beautiful in the spring so
please join us.
If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send
your name, email address, phone, City and State, newspaper name
(phone and email also), Tv name and email, radio name and email to
me (Earlene) at:
homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
or call me at 240-727-0675
We can issue a press release to your local newspaper or to you to use everywhere
and please notify the local radio stations as well. Or you may go to our
website and copy the press release for yourself and group to use at:
http://www.freewebs.com/homeschoolhikebike/
You can also access this website to view all the state by state events listed so far
pictures of previous events.
Please
practice safe hiking and biking skills, take plenty of water and
snacks, and dress appropriately. We will assume no liability for any
accidents or injuries that may occur while participating in this event.
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Oct. 15, 2007
Special Program Discounts for Homeschoolers
Very Special Program Offer For Homeschoolers!
In appreciation of the Home School Organizations that constantly support the education programs at the Orlando Opera Company, President and CEO James Ireland, Education Director Roy Clement, and the entire OOC team would like to extend to you a very special offer. Call the OOC Box Office (407.426.1700) and mention “Home School Discount for Concert of Arias” and receive unlimited $5.00 tickets to this exciting evening concert at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. What a great opportunity to dress up (or not if you don’t want to!) and attend the theatre with your family in an accessible evening of Opera Greatest Hits—all in various languages!
We hope you accept this recognition of your ongoing support. You are appreciated at the Orlando Opera Company!
Celebrate our 50th Anniversary with us!
Andy and the OOC Team!
P.S. Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for Billy Goats Gruff (10/26) and mark your calendars for the FREE Behind The Scenes Look-IN (11/17). Need more info? Give us a call!
Contact: Andy Howard
Public Relations Department
Phone: (407) 426-1717, ext. 102
Fax: (407) 426-1705
E-mail: andy@orlandoopera.org
Web Site: www.orlandoopera.org
NEWS RELEASE
Orlando Opera Company Highlights Talented Young American Voices
and Opera’s Greatest Hits in Concert of Arias
ORLANDO – In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Orlando Opera Company has planned an exciting line up of community events during the season’s opening weekend centered around the company’s production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni , November 16 – 20, 2007. A number of special opportunities for celebration will be occurring throughout the day on Saturday, November 17, including a moderated panel discussion at Enzian Theatre investigating “The Performing Arts—Who owns them…Who cares?” and a free Behind The Scenes Look-In for youth, families, and fans to get a closer look at the magical elements of opera. The Look-In will be held at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts (1111 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and will feature live performances, interactive displays, 50 years of history on display, and other surprises.
On the evening of November 17, the Orlando Opera Company is presenting Concert of Arias, sponsored by Sumner G. Rand Foundation, highlighting young and vibrant American voices, the highly-praised Orlando Opera Chorus , and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Orlando Opera Company’s Director of Music Robin Andrew Stamper . The repertoire for the evening offers a broad sampling of opera favorites such as “Verdi’s Ernani involomi” from Ernani , Gounod’s “Le veau d’or” from Faust , Bizet’s “Dans l’air nous suivons” from Carmen , and Donizetti’s “Una furtiva lagrima” from L’Elisir d’amore . Performing artists include soprano Janette Zilioli , soprano and current Orlando Opera Studio artist Angela Mortellaro , mezzo soprano Meredith Woodend , mezzo soprano and current Orlando Opera Studio artist Sarah Limper , tenor David Logan , baritone Grant Youngblood , and bass Craig Irvin .
CONCERT OF ARIAS
EVENING REPERTOIRE
Strauss, Johann, Die Fledermaus , Overture
Leoncavallo, Ruggero, I Pagliacci , Prologo
Donizetti, Gaetano, L’Elisir d’amore , Una furtiva lagrima
Verdi, Giuseppe, Ernani , Ernani involami
Rossini, Gioacchino, Il Barbiere di Siviglia , La Calunnia
Bizet, Georges Les Pecheurs de Perles , Au fond du temple saint
Delibes, Leo, Lakme , Sous le Dome Epais
Donizetti, Gaetano, Don Pasquale , Cheti, Cheti, immantinente
Bizet, Georges, Carmen , Dans l'air nous suivons
Verdi, Giuseppe, Macbeth , Che faceste
Verdi, Giuseppe, Nabucco , Va, pensiero
Verdi, Giuseppe, Il Trovatore , The Anvil Chorus/Stride la vampa
Gounod, Charles, Faust , Le veau d'or
Donizetti, Gaetano, Lucia di Lammermoor, Chi mi frena
Strauss, Johann, Die Fledermaus , Act II Finale
The event, to be held at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre (401 W. Livingston Street; Orlando), offers very reasonable ticket prices ranging from $10 - $50. Reservations can be made by calling the Orlando Opera Company box office: 407-426-1700, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or in person during business hours at 1111 North Orange Avenue (Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts) in Orlando.
Concert of Arias
Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7:00 pm
Presented by Orlando Opera Company, in celebration of its 50th Anniversary
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre; 401 W. Livingston Street (Orlando, FL)
Ticket Reservations: ( 407) 426-1700 or www.orlandoopera.org
Tickets: $50, $25, $10
ABOUT ORLANDO OPERA COMPANY
Orlando Opera Company is celebrating its 50th Anniversary season in 2007-2008, having produced the magic and grandeur of live opera in Central Florida since the company’s first performances at the Orlando Municipal Auditorium in 1958. Through the years the company has built a national reputation for presenting first-class singers and producing vivid theatrical productions.
Orlando Opera Company is a non-profit organization, with productions that are made possible, in part, by generous funding from our patrons, Darden Restaurants Foundation, Lockheed Martin, The National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and United Arts of Central Florida.
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Sep. 25, 2007
Scott's Corn Maze Adventures
http://www.longandscottfarms.com/Corn_Maze.htm
Join us for our 2007 Corn Maze - Space Exploration - and the Grand
Opening of Scott's Maze Adventures, October 6, 2007.
We are taking group reservations online now! See tab above for
'Schools and Groups'. We have new procedures for reservations, so get your
reservations in now!!
General Public Hours
Saturday 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday 1:00 to 5:00
We cater to large groups Tuesdays through Fridays.
Included in the price of admission:
a.. Six acre Live Corn Maze
b.. Half acre Live Mini Corn Maze
c.. Labyrinth/Rock Maze
d.. Mist Maze
e.. Picnic area
f.. First level of Maze Tower
g.. Scott's 60 foot Super Slide - New for 2007!
h.. Nature Trail - New for 2007!
i.. Play area
j.. Game area
k.. FREE parking
Every Saturday has a different theme this year! We kick off with Scott's
Fall Festival, a fun-filled day that will feature our 2007 corn maze "Space
Exploration", pumpkin patch and local arts and crafts vendors. Scott's
Country Market will be open with the one and only Scott's Zellwood
Triple-Sweet Gourmet Corn, as well as locally-grown produce. Our 2007
themes include:
October 13 - Scott's Zellwood Corn Fest & Farmer's Market
October 20 - Scott's Salute to NASA
October 27 - Scott's Food at the Farm
November 3 - Scott's Country Western Festival
November 10 - Scott's Salute to the Troops
November 17 - Scott's Salute to Healthy Living
November 24 - Scott's Classic Car Cruise-In
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Aug. 29, 2007
FIRST Lego League spots available
Aug. 20, 2007
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Classes
This is a great opportunity for your homeschooled daughter to take
ballet, tap and jazz during the day. Joy Christian Arts in Oviedo is
offering a HS class on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3:45. The kids need
to be from ages 8-12. Prior dance is good, but I don't know if it is
mandatory. Please call them at 407-365-5531 to find out more
information. They are just a couple of minutes from 417 off the SR434
exit.
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Aug. 20, 2007
Zoo Classes offered
We are excited to announce our new 2007-2008 Homeschool ZOOventure
Class lineup! For a complete list of available classes please visit
our website at www.centralfloridazoo.org. If you have any questions,
or prefer to register over the phone, please feel free to contact me
directly at 407-323-4450, ext. 123 or email
education@centralfloridazoo.org.
Sincerly,
Dawn Danzi
Education Registrar
Central Florida Zoo
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Aug. 18, 2007
The Florida State Homeschool Ballroom Team Performing
The Fl State HS Ballroom Team will be performing for
the St Pete Jr Women's Clubs Pumpkin Palooza. The
event is the first Sat in Oct ...Oct the 7th.
This is a free event and I hope to get the "new" kids
out there along with the competitive kids from last
year.
The featured performers will be the solos that where
danced the weekend before at the competition that most
of them will be attending. This will be a great time
to see this kids in action...they'll make you proud!!!
St Pete Women's Club
40 Snell Island Blvd NE
ST Pete,Fl
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Aug. 18, 2007
Space Coast Homeschool Band
The Space Coast Homeschool Band is ready for another exciting year!
Classes meet Monday afternoons at Sovereign Grace Church of
Titusville 6750 South Washington Street, Titusville FL 32780.
Classes available this year are:
Beginning Band 1-2pm ages 8-adult No experience needed!
Concert Band 2:15-3:15pm You must have at least one year of
experience on your instrument.
Low weekly cost, inexpensive instrument rentals available.
We start classes this coming Monday. If you would like to
join the beginning band, please contact me as soon as possible
so you can get an instrument and be ready for the first class.
For more information, please email pickle@cfl.rr.com or call
321-806-2228 |
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Aug. 11, 2007
Dual Enrollment Information Session
Seminole Community College's Admissions Office will host a dual
enrollment information session Wednesday, August 15, 2007 from 6-7:30
p.m. in room J-100 (building J) on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.
This event is free and open to all parents and students from Seminole
County Public Schools who are interested in participating in the Dual
Enrollment Program for the 2007-08 school year.
For more information, please contact Cassandra Reed, dual enrollment
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Feb. 14, 2007
Classical Conversations is coming to Orlando!
Dear Homeschooling Family,
Classical Conversations is coming to Orlando in the fall of 2007!
Classical Conversations is a systematic approach of teaching the
tools of learning classically. The purpose of our study together is
to know God and make Him known. Our goal is to create a classical
Christian home schooling community.
Have you considered joining a group of families who are learning
classically? In the morning session, we use memorization skills for
K4-6th grade in multiple subjects (including history, geography,
Latin, English grammar, math and science). Additionally, the
children do science experiments and an art/music project each week.
Also we have plans to offer an optional afternoon enrichment program
for our 3rd-6th graders to meet in a special program of writing
(Institute for Excellence in Writing), English grammar and friendly
math slam competition.
Our 7th through 12th grade students participate in a Challenge
Program to develop their dialectic and rhetorical skills. All our
students meet with a trained tutor once a week during the school
year. In order to get more information, check out Classical
Conversations' website at www.classicalconver
sations.com.
A free Information Meeting for parents will be held on Thursday,
Mar. 1 at 7 pm in the Wilshire Plaza, behind the Hess station on SR
436 in Casselberry. If you would like more information, you can
email Kim Allen at allenmomma@earthlink.net or call 407.671.2778.
Map quest this address if you need directions:
Wilshire Plaza
184 Wilshire Blvd.
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Jan. 8, 2007
Geneva Athletics
Geneva School has some great athletic programs and is very homeschooler-friendly. Schedules are below the news release.
Upper School Athletics:
NEWS RELEASE!
The Geneva School Selects Coach for Inaugural Baseball Program
The Geneva School has selected Veteran Coach Don Moreau to guide the first baseball team. No stranger to building a successful baseball program, Moreau played a major role in rebuilding Athletics at Loyola University , New Orleans , becoming Winningest Coach in the history of Loyola Baseball. Leading Loyola for 12 years Moreauâ teams won the right to the Conference Tournament for 7 consecutive years and the Conference Championship in 2002, in addition to garnering Coach of the Year honors. Other honors include American Legion District Coach of the Year on two occasions, state finalist Coach of the Year by U.S. Baseball Federation and in 1996 College Baseball Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sport Foundation.
After two years in retirement, Moreau returned to coaching at Belle Chasse High School leading the Cardinals to the State Playoffs. Hurricane Katrina prompted a move to the Leesburg, Florida area.
Spring Sports Update:
Schedules for Softball, Baseball & Tennis
have now been posted to the Geneva School web site: http://www.genevaschool.org/base/athletics.htm
Baseball
Conditioning for all baseball hopefuls (not currently playing basketball) set to begin this Monday, Jan. 8 at Ward Park. Official try outs / practices for 6th - 12th grade boys begin Jan. 22 at 3:15 AT:
Ward Field (baseball complex) 250 S. Perth Lane , Winter Park , Fl. 32792
Directions
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=2029+S.R.+436&taddr=250+S.+Perth+Lane&csz=Winter+Park%2C+fl.+32792&country=us&tcsz=Winter+Park%2C+Fl.+32792&tcountry=us&oerr=4004
Softball
Try outs for 6th - 12th grade girls begin Jan. 15 at 3:15 AT:
Cady Way Park , 2525 Cady Way, Winter Park , Fl. 32792
Directions:
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=2029+S.R.+436&taddr=2525+Cady+Way&csz=Winter+Park%2C+fl.+32792&country=us&tcsz=Winter+Park%2C+Fl.+32792&tcountry=us&oerr=4004
Tennis-girls
Try outs for 6th -12th grade girls begin Jan. 29 at 3:15 AT:
Cady Way Park , 2525 Cady Way, Winter Park , Fl. 32792
Directions
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=2029+S.R.+436&taddr=2525+Cady+Way&csz=Winter+Park%2C+fl.+32792&country=us&tcsz=Winter+Park%2C+Fl.+32792&tcountry=us&oerr=4004
Tennis-boys
Try outs for 6th -12th grade boys begin Jan. 29 at 3:15 AT:
Azalea Tennis Center, 1054 Azalea Lane , Winter Park , Fl. 32789
Directions
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=2029+S.R.+436&taddr=1054+Azalea+Lane&csz=Winter+Park%2C+fl.+32792&country=us&tcsz=Winter+Park%2C+Fl.+32789&tcountry=us&oerr=4004
a.. Parent Meetings:
Parents Please plan to attend a team / parents meeting with your softball, baseball or tennis coach during the first or second week of practice. Day & time TBA.
a.. Attention Basketball Players:
You will be excused from softball, baseball and tennis practices until the conclusion of basketball season. However, at least one parent will be required to attend your softball, baseball or tennis parent meeting (date TBA).
a.. Sports Physicals
Must be on file in the athletic office before a student in grades 6 - 12 may officially try out or practice for any upper school team. (Open gym and conditioning sessions prior to try-outs are excluded from this rule). This form is specifically for athletics and is required by the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) each calendar year. You can access this form on the athletics page of The Geneva School web site: http://www.genevaschool.org/base/athletics.htm, Click on Physical Form
a.. Sports Information Hotline
Will we be updated every Monday morning. To call the hotline, dial the school's # 407-332-6363. Then dial ext. 302 for upper school schedules, 303 for directions to games, and 304 for weather updates. Weather-related cancellations will be updated at 2:30 pm. (If this message is not current, the event has not been canceled)
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Dec. 30, 2006
Free Purity Workshop for all ages
We have the privilege of Mrs. Jennie Bishop, author of Princess and the Kiss,
Squire and the Scroll and The Garden Wall speaking at First Baptist of Oviedo
on Friday, January 12, 2007 from 10am-12noon. PLEASE tell your friends and
forward this email to anyone who is interested, whether or not they homeschool.
It is never too early to begin teaching our children to be pure at
heart, and it is never too late to instill these values, either! These books
are virtuous, wholesome and appropriate for anyone. Children of all ages are
welcome, and Mrs. Bishop will have a book table available and can sign books as
well. No rsvp is required, though I would love to see a great turnout! Invite
your friends, and encourage other parents to come! I have a beautiful color
flyer from Purityworks advertising the event, it is too big to go out on the
email list but I can email it to you individually if you would like. Let me
know, and then you can hand out flyers to anyone who is interested! They look
great in color or black & white.
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Sep. 27, 2006
NEA Resolution
I am forwarding this for your information. I received this email from a
family that is on Brenda Dickinson's board of directors. Their concern
is getting the word out to homeschoolers so that they don't relax their
guard, and to continue to support Brenda, the only home education
lobbyist in Tallahassee, in whatever ways we can. Kim Coley
From the NEA website 2006-2007 Resolutions. This is a NEA resolution, their agenda, not proposed legislation.
B-75. Home Schooling
The National Education Association believes that home schooling
programs based on parental choice cannot provide the student with a
comprehensive education experience. When home schooling occurs,
students enrolled must meet all state curricular requirements,
including the taking and passing of assessments to ensure adequate
academic progress. Home schooling should be limited to the children of
the immediate family, with all expenses being borne by the
parents/guardians. Instruction should be by persons who are licensed by
the appropriate state education licensure agency, and a curriculum
approved by the state department of education should be used.
The Association also believes that home-schooled students should not
participate in any extracurricular activities in the public schools.
The Association further believes that local public school systems
should have the authority to determine grade placement and/or credits
earned toward graduation for students entering or re-entering the
public school setting from a home school setting. (1988, 2006)
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Sep. 19, 2006
SS American Victory Education Programs
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS visit www.americanvictory .org
SS American Victory Education Programs Provide `Hands-On History' for
Students of All Ages The SS American Victory's Education Program
launches its fourth year as Tampa Bay area youngsters settle into the
2006-2007 school term. The ship's unique educational programs bring
history to life for students in an unparalleled fashion aboard an
authentic, working World War II era merchant cargo vessel. The
programs enhance elementary, middle or high school students'
knowledge of American and world history and social studies themes.
Themes and topics that can be presented include Florida and Tampa Bay
maritime history, local geographical, economic and cultural
characteristics that have made the region and state important players
in global economics, Cold War era political, economic and social
conditions that shaped modern-day America and the critical role
played by women, minorities and other groups on the home front during
World War II. American Victory educational program content coincides
with Florida Sunshine State Standards for social studies curricula
and can be tailored to fit lesson plans. Pre- and post-visit material
is available to plan for and reinforce a shipboard educational
experience. Program details are available by visiting
www.americanvictory .org and using the `Education' link on the home
page, by calling Tom Ringate, (813) 228-8766 or by email:
educator@americanvi ctory.org In addition, special interactive
activities can also be developed, allowing young learners to
experience what it was like to live and work aboard a merchant cargo
ship which served during America's wars. Docent-led Restoration Tours
for organizations of any type and individual self-guided tours are
also offered. The ship is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 AM- 5 PM and
Sundays, 12 Noon - 5 PM (last tours begin at 4 PM). If planning a
visit, visitors should check the ship's availability by calling (813)
228-8766, as the schedule can change. The ship is berthed at 705
Channelside Drive in Tampa's Channelside District, adjacent to the
Florida Aquarium. Parking is available in the Florida Aquarium
Parking Lot. Plenty of seating is available on board for students or
groups to enjoy brown-bag lunches. A ship of the famous Victory Class
of cargo vessel launched in June 1945, the American Victory served
during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, carrying `guns,
gear, grub and gas' to GIs. Following World War II, she carried food,
clothing and machinery to war-ravaged European countries for the
Untied Nations. Since opening in April 2000, thousands of visitors
have viewed the on-going restoration of the American Victory into a
world-class museum and cruising ship through education programs,
Restoration Tours, holiday celebrations and other activities. And,
more than 2,000 passengers have enjoyed day cruises on Tampa Bay. on
five `ReLive History' cruises. The ship has hosted scores of social
events, military unit reunions, concerts and other events.
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Sep. 19, 2006
Lifeguard Training at Tampa Parks
Lifeguards: The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is offering
training for anyone 15 and older interested in joining its aquatic team
as a lifeguard this summer. Call Karla Kipi or Barry Thomas at (813)
274-8615
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