Posted in August 2006
Ice skating
Friday August 4, 2006
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Ice Sports Forum
Street: 10222 Elizabth Place
City, State, Zip: Tampa, Fl, 33619
Phone: 813-684-7825
Notes:
Mention you are there for the homeschool ice skating and your ticket and skate rental is only $6/per person. Adults too.
From 60 turn north on Faulkenburg, follow signs to Forum. (Elizabeth place is on your right just a few streets in)
Posted in August 2006
Annual Homeschool Orientation Meeting
The Broward Christian Homeschoolers (BCH) will once again be hosting its
annual South-Florida Homeschool Orientation Meeting*, which is intended for
families new to homeschooling, veteran homeschoolers and those interested in
learning more about home education. This year's theme is "Getting Started
and Staying on Track".
The annual South-Florida Homeschool Orientation Meeting* is scheduled for
Saturday, August 5, 2006, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, and will be held at First Baptist
Church of West Hollywood, 1708 North 60th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021
(the intersection of State Road 7 and Taft Street).
* Note: Please see below for this year's program.
This year's orientation meeting will feature recognized home education
experts, authors, speakers and homeschool leaders such as Valerie Bendt,
Doreen Morgan, Bryan Davis, Robin Martin, Jan Prentice and John Kernohan.
Individual workshops will be provided on the laws to homeschooling,
portfolios, record keeping, high school, curriculum, and much more.
Information and representatives of the Christian Homeschool Athletic
Association (CHAA SAINTS), South-Florida Home Education Athletic Team (SF
HEAT), the HIS Players Drama Troupe, the Sunshine Learning Center, the
Kiwanis' South-Florida Homeschool Key Club, and the Florida Parent Educators
Association (FPEA) will be on hand.
Various curriculum vendors and resource companies, including Bright Minds,
Faithful Book Shop and others, will be in attendance and displaying their
materials and services geared towards homeschooling.
Various door prizes have been donated by Rock Solid, Bonnet House, Bright
Minds, Flamingo Gardens, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Bright Ideas Press and
others.
There is no cost to attend this orientation, which is open to the public.
Also, the South-Florida Christian Homeschool Prom Committee will be selling
lunch as a fund raiser for this year's homeschool prom.
For more information about the Annual South-Florida Homeschool Orientation
Meeting, please see below or contact Martha Kernohan at
info@browardchristianhomeschoolers.org, (954) 920-2530 or by visiting
www.browardchristianhomeschoolers.org/meetings.html.
Posted in August 2006
We are beginning a new Homeschooling Co-op at First Baptist Church of
Poinciana. Organizational meeting will be held on August 1 at 11am.
Open to all.
Sandy E. 407-870-0129
Posted in August 2006
Hands-on Ancient History Class
Based on Susan Wise Bauer's History of the World
This interactive hands-on class is for 5th and 6th graders and will be
held at 8835 Larwin Lane, Orlando (off of University Blvd.). It will
meet on Wednesday mornings, mid-August through December and January
through April. Cost is $30 month and a one-time materials fee of $50.
Tammi Lanzi will be teaching the class. She has taught numerous classes
through Circle Christian School and has shown herself to be passionate,
interesting and motivating in the area of history. If you are
interested, please e-mail Ruthie Delk at ruthdelk@earthlink.net ASAP for more details. There are a limited number of spaces available.
Posted in August 2006
Broward Christian Homeschoolers - BCH
Homeschool Orientation - Getting Started & Staying on Course
Saturday, August 5th
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Whether you are new to homeschooling or veteran home educator you
will enjoy a day of encouragement, informative speakers, door
prizes & vendors.
Being Held at - First Baptist Church of West Hollywood in Baptist
Towers - 1708 North 60th Avenue - Hollywood, Florida
We will be covering the law to homeschooling, FPEA, portfolios &
record keeping, high school, and much more.
This event is free, a love offering will be taken .Complimentary
Coffee & Lemonade.
Lunch will be available for purchase at a reasonable cost.
A few of the companies / programs attending are, SAINTS, South
Florida HEAT, His Players Drama Troupe, Sunshine Learning Center,
Bright Minds,Dance & Music, and Faithful Book Shop.
Featured Speakers
Valerie Bendt - Valerie and her husband, Bruce, have homeschooled
their six children all of their school lives. Valerie has written
the following books of interest to homeschoolers: How to Create Your
Own Unit Study, The Unit Study Idea Book, Success with Unit Studies,
For the Love of Reading, Creating Books with Children, The Frances
Study Guide, Successful Puppet Making, Reading Made Easy, and Making
the Most of the Preschool Years. Valerie and Bruce's four oldest
children have graduated from homeschooling, and the Bendt's continue
to homeschool their other children. For more information on
Valerie's books please visit www.valeriebendt.
com.
Valerie Bendt will be having two workshops:Homeschooling or
Schooling at Home & Making the Most of Preschool Years .
Doreen Morgan - By His grace, Doreen Morgan has been home educating
for over 14 years. Their family includes 3 children, two that are
already adults with a fabulous son-in-law and 3 precious
grandchildren. The last one to be home schooled is Faith Mae who is
perfecting her talents as a speaker as well as helping run the
family business. Owners of the Faithful Bookshop, a home school
store in Orlando, FL. the Morgans continue to serve hundreds of home
educators each year. By being exposed to thousands of home school
materials, both Doreen and her husband, Jeff, have learned that
sometimes the answers aren't always in a book! Their goal as a
family is to help parents share matters that speaks to the heart of
their children and encourage them in the pursuit of home education.
Doreen Morgan will share with us, "Is their a Right Curriculum?"
You may find out more information on Faithful Bookshop at
www.faithfulbookshop.com
Bryan Davis - Bryan Davis is the author of the best-selling
Christian fantasy series, Dragons in our Midst, and several other
books for children and adults. He is a graduate of the University of
Florida, was valedictorian of his high school class, and was a
computer professional for over 20 years before becoming a full-time
author. Now living in Winter Park, Florida, with his wife, Susie,
and five of his seven children, Bryan enjoys running, tennis,
hiking, and Bible study. When he's not writing, he speaks to
thousands of students in schools all across the country, hoping to
inspire youth of all ages to become heroes and heroines for Christ.
Bryan Davis will discussing - "Fantasy and the Heart of the
Child". Please visit www.dragonsinourmidst.com for more
information on all his books.
For more information please call Martha Kernohan - 954 920-2530 or
email info@browardchristianhomeschoolers.org
If you would like more information on our support group please visit
www.browardchristianhomeschoolers.org
Posted in August 2006
We're trying to start a homeschool dance class at University Performing Arts
Centre in Oviedo. Beginning in August.
The class is an Intermediate combination of Tap, Jazz and Ballet for ages 5 to
7.
Day & Time: Tuesday at 11:00am
Cost is $38.00 / month
Registration fee: $15.00
Any questions??
jmj32817@yahoo.com Militza
www.universityperformingartscentre.com/ Dance Studio
Phone: (407) 366-5779
