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Golden Triangle Homeschooling
Sep. 16, 2007
Awesome internet resources!
Aug. 23, 2007
YPAS Registration due by Sept 8th
Young People's Artist Series (YPAS), offered by the Columbus Arts Council, is a selection of 3 musical/theatrical shows for a subscription price of $10 per homeschool student (or $4 per show) and $9 per homeschool parent.
The list of shows for the 2007-2008 year and times requested for area homeschool groups (Starkville and Columbus) are as follows:
Jack Spratt & and the Low-Fat World Tour - Oct. 2 - 9:30 a.m.
Junie B. Jones - Nov. 27 - 9:30 a.m.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Feb. 21 - 9:30 a.m.
The Masks & Mimes of Doug Berky - April 8 - 9:30 a.m.
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Aug. 23, 2007
OK, some good stuff to share
As a homeschool mom y'all know I love something FREE! So, here you go:
Go here to register for a free Coke and Chick-fil-a sandwich (link from my bud Dawn in VA!)
This weekend at Lowe's they're having their free kids seminar - from 10:00 to 11:30. Go to lowes.com here - and then on the main dark blue banner go to "Project Center" and then "How to Clinics". A pop-up window will come up and you can register online. This week it's an Herb Planter. I think it's for ages 7 to 11 but I am totally planning on checking out how serious they are about the ages... LOL!
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Aug. 1, 2007
Starkville Library Story Time - Fall 2007
Just got this email from the SPL and wanted to share:
Greetings! I hope that you have all had a fabulous summer full of fun & reading (of course)!
I wanted to let you know that Tiny Tots and Preschool Story Hour will start on September 5th. Little Bit Olders will start the following week on September 12th. Besides a nice rest after a wonderful yet busy summer, the other reason for such a long break between the end of summer reading (the last day to bring your reading sheets is this Friday, August 3rd) and the start of our regular Wednesday programs is that vvvvv is now the Young Adult Librarian, and we are moving books, shelves, etc. to create a new young adult section ! Also, vvvvv will be attending a young adult librarian conference on September 5th and 6th.
Here is the Wednesday schedule:
9:30 a.m. ~ Tiny Tots - for little ones from birth up to 3 years old (starts Sept. 5th)
10 a.m. ~ Preschool Story Hour - for children ages 3 to 6 (starts Sept. 5th)
10 a.m. ~ Little Bit Olders - for children ages 6 up through 2nd grade (starts September 12th)
Looking forward to seeing you all! Please spread the word about the timetable! Thanks!
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Jul. 31, 2007
Get thee to the library!!!
This week closes out the summer reading program at SPL - so finish up your forms and get them to Laura for your prizes, bags, etc. I think she said Friday is the LAST DAY!! And, I will be there today - since I finally found that missing Beethoven's Wig cd... :) Happy day! Do they offer refunds? LOL!
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Jul. 31, 2007
Starkville Youth Soccer
Jul. 31, 2007
CARS being shown free at AMS August 24th
"Cars" begins at sunset on the lawn of Armstrong Middle School. Free admission. Bring your own picnic and lawn chairs. Sponsored by Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation, Armstrong Middle School, Weavexx, Northland Cable, and Video Magic 1.
** I would add that we went to the last one - and the Simpson's was being shown before the movie, which I personally consider to be exceedingly inappropriate for kids. So, please arrive at movie time if you are concerned about pre-show content.
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Jul. 31, 2007
4th Annual Get Swept Up!
Wednesday (tomorrow - the 1st of August) is the final day to sign up for the 4th Annual Get Swept Up. It's a community-wide clean up campaign prior to MSU's first home game. Sponsored by GSDP's Community Appearance Committee. Sign up by August 1 to be on a trash pick-up team. Free T-shirt for each volunteer. Corporate sponsorship available until July 25. Call Mary Kathryn McMillon at 662-323-3322.
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Jul. 29, 2007
Bunch of Cool Stuff
OK, this is a lot of seemingly unrelated stuff - but it's all pretty cool and I wanted to share! Thanks to my friends who alert me and to the other bloggers out there that post this stuff so I can post it and share too!
PIZZA HUT BOOK IT PROGRAM
Pizza Hut sponsors the Book It! Program which is a reading reward program for K-6 graders. Kids get a coupon for a personal pan pizza for meeting their reading goals.
The link below is for the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Reading Incentive program. You can register individually and have the materials mailed to you for free. You used to have to sign up through a support group, but that is no longer the case. Sign up here.
A+ Educational Video Rentals
Here's a cool site that rents educational videos and DVDs.
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Jul. 14, 2007
I A M L A Z Y
OK. WIth the start of the new school year coming up I promise I will do a much better job of posting the comings and goings on here in the Golden Triangle. I LOVE the quiet of the area here in the summer - so consider me the slacker of the century, LOL! I hope y'all are having a great summer - and there will be more here soon - so check back often! :)
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Jun. 15, 2007
I could be a worse blogger...
Jun. 4, 2007
I found this neat link online and wanted to share it. I love my ipod and use it a lot for downloading stories for the kids - and these look like lots of fun. From one blog I read they reported that you will only receive one email a week and they do not release email addresses.
Here's the information about Home School Radio Shows:
Our "Living Books for the Ears" newsletter brings you wonderful "old time radio" adaptations of great books and historic stories, chosen especially for homeschooling families, each and every week -- and it's absolutely free.
These fully dramatized half hour audio programs are a terrific way to introduce your kids to classic "living books" and make history "come to life" in a whole new way. And there's no worries about what they are listening to -- these classic stories originally aired on the radio back in the good old days of the 1940's and 1950's, so there's no bad language or other objectionable stuff... just exciting adventures, fascinating history, wholesome lessons and timeless values... all in great sound quality.
Sign up below and join our FREE weekly newsletter -- you'll receive a FREE "Living Books for the Ears" audio program each and every week. (Yes, it's really, really free - no kidding, no strings attached!) In fact, sign up today, and you'll INSTANTLY get a download link to your first "Living Book for the Ears" program -- HANS BRINKER AND THE SILVER SKATES! Give it a listen and see (or rather "hear") for yourself what wonderful shows these really are.
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Jun. 2, 2007
A phonics plug...
While I don't really want my blog to become a big fat add, I am feeling indulgent tonight. A friend in VA and I were emailing and she recommended this online phonics program - ClickN Read. Her son uses it and loves it, and I have decided to give it a try with my reader-to-be. We're using the trusty 100 EZ Lessons, but I really want my kids to have a strong phonics base as well as being a competent reader and it looks like it'll be perfect for that. I think it'll fit my child's learning style perfectly and I am really excited about giving it a try. I also read through some reviews and was very impressed:
Top Ten Reviews
Academic Superstore
Power to Learn (software reviews for teachers)
So, I took the plunge and bought it tonight. I won't wakte the kids up and make them start it tonight - but definately tomorrow... Anyway, since I recently purchased it I can earn a discount by adding a link to my oft-read blog. If you've read more than 3 of my blog entries you know how I feel about a deal - so I figured you wouldn't mind my indulgence. If you have any questions about how it's working for us - leave me a comment and an email address - or email me (I think my address is on the sidebar) - and I'll be happy to let you know how it's going. If you decide to buy it - let me know and I can refer you and you get a good discount.
Visit ClickN READ Phonics for more infromation.
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May. 31, 2007
Starkville Library Summer Reading Program
Here's the information on the Summer Reading Program at the Starkville Public Library
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June 5 & 6, 10 AM & 1:30 PM* - Find the Registration Clues, Gumshoes!
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June 12, 10 AM ONLY, Greensboro Center - Magician Steve Thomas
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June 13, 10 AM & 1:30 PM, Greensboro Center - Puppet Arts Theatre presents Bremen Town Musicians. Made possible by a grant from the Greater Jackson Arts Council, & in part by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission & the National Endowment for the Arts.
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June 19, 10 AM ONLY - A Literary Museum ~ Book Characters come alive!
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June 20, 10 AM ONLY - Myths & Storytelling with Dr. Bob Wolverton
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June 26th, 10 AM (preschoolers to age 7) & 1:30 PM (ages 8 & up) - Chemical Demonstration with Dr. Bill Henry
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June 27th, 10 AM ONLY, Greensboro Center - African Folktale with Starkville Children’s Theater
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July 3, 10 AM & 1:30 PM, Blast Off in a Space-Craft - Daycares & Dayschools are asked NOT to attend this program due to space constraints. All others are asked to sign up for this program by June 28th to help ensure ample materials for all.
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July 4 - NO PROGRAM - LIBRARY CLOSED - Have a happy 4th
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July 10, 10 AM ONLY - Dig into Archeology with Dr. James Hardin
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July 11, 10 AM & 1:30 PM (2nd through 6th graders ONLY) - Be a Family Detective with genealogy librarian Carolyn Reed
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July 17, 10 AM - Let’s Get Moving with Corey Martin, fitness instructor & author of Go, Mommy, Go.
Please wear comfortable clothing for moving around!
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July 18 - To Be Announced
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July 24, 1:30 PM ONLY - The Mystery of Drums with Dr. Robert Damm
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July 25, 1:30 PM ONLY - DAYCARES ONLY - The Mystery of Drums with Dr. Robert Damm
* All programs not held at the Greensboro Center will take place at the Starkville Public Library.
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May. 31, 2007
Anyone actually read this thing??
Seriously - anyone read this thing?!?! LOL!! I've been pretty slackery on the blog - I've been totally enjoying the summer, the heat, water, etc. I love summer here with the students (MSU types) gone and the freedom to eat anywhere after church and actually get a table. :)
Anyway - here are some cool things going on this summer that I would recommend looking into---
Pizza Hut Book It
Read books (you set and manage the goals as a homeschool mom) and get free pizzas. Very easy. Very fun. You can sign up online now so it's very easy. Only K+ for the homeschool program.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading
Read 8 books, fill out a few forms, get a free book. I will bet the "local" B&N won't participate - but take it to another and you'll get the hook up. While you are there (at another one - not here) get an educator's card for 20% off home school purchases. They honor the card here - they just won't give you one.
Also - Office Depot will give you a discount card as a HS mom - 5% off, which is minimal, but you also get good coupons. :) And - take in your old ink cartridges and you get a coupon for $3 off your next buy.
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May. 13, 2007
Scholastic Online Book Sale
Please don't send me emails about this... y'all know I will spend money...
Scholastic is having it's anual sale - and there is an awesome online component if you cannot get to the sale in person...
Here is the link (I liked K-2, but surf around and you'll find all that you need. Shipping was very reasonable - $4.64 for the pile of books that I ordered...)
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May. 13, 2007
Mus Opportunities
MUSIC EDUCATION:
Angie Riffell recently met with the MSU music faculty and a tentative schedule was created. Please read the options carefully and then respond by May 16. The faculty need to nail down their schedules and room availabilities as soon as possible.
Classes will begin September 10 and end November 26. A final performance for all classes will be held in the evening of November 26 at Starkville Community Church.
Music Methodology
ages: 4-6
taught by: Dr. Bob Damm
an Orff methodology classed that encompasses rhythm, ear training, movement, and other artistic expressions. This class will only be taught one semester per year.
time: 11:00 am Monday mornings
cost: $60 per child
World Drumming
ages: 7-12
taught by: Dr. Bob Damm
rhythm, ear training, exposure to music from many different cultures
class will perform pieces with choir at November performance
time: 9:45 am Monday mornings
cost: $60 per child
Choir
ages:7-14
taught by: Ms. Eleanor McClelland
traditional choir experience
class will perform pieces with World Drumming at November performance
time: 10:00 am Monday mornings
cost: $60 per child
Beginning Band
ages:10-15 (exceptions can be made for 9 year olds)
taught by: Dr. Clifton Taylor
traditional beginning band instruction with the goal of creating a sustaining performing group
time: 11:00 am Mondays and Wednesday or Thursday mornings (second meeting time can be flexible)
cost: $100 per child for class, about $30 per month for instrument rental
band orientation class: the week of August 6. This one-time class will be mandatory and Dr. Taylor will help you choose your beginning instrument.
We do not need your checks at this time, but we do need your commitments. We must average 20 students in each class for this to fly. Please email your verbal commitments to Angie at angieriffelldc@yahoo.com no later than May 16.
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May. 13, 2007
If you give a homeschooling mom a cookie
From the Well Trained Mind Message Boards:
If you give a homeschooling mom a cookie
By: Sher Birmingham
If you give a Homeschooling Mom a cookie, she'll want the recipe.
She will plan a complete unit study on the History of Cookies.
The family will take a field to a farm and see where we get eggs, milk and grain.
At home they will make butter out of milk.
The children will want to start grinding their own grain.
Mom will purchase a Bosch Universal Kitchen System.
She will remember she will need a new list of cookbooks.
So she will order An Introduction To Whole Grain Baking w/ CD, Desserts, The Cooking With Children CD, and Lunches & Snacks Cookbook by Sue Gregg, also Whole Foods for Kids to Cook.
Mom orders a 100 lb bag of wheat berries.
Now she will grind her own wheat grain into flour.
The children remember the farm field trip and knowing they can't possibly get a cow they beg for a few chickens.
So they take a trip to the library to research how to build a chicken coop and to how to care for chickens.
On the way out the door Mom sees the book, Chicken Tractor, by Andy Lee & Pat Foreman.
They stop by the Feed and Seed to pick up materials and ask where to purchase the chicks.
There the clerk tells them about eggs that can be incubated.
He sells them a book on hatching eggs, eggs, and incubator.
At home Mom and the younger children set up the incubator while Dad and the older children build the chicken tractor.
Back to the library to pick up gardening books and more books on chickens.
The oldest daughter now starts a business grinding flour for the her friend's families.
While her younger sisters are selling homemade cookies to their neighbors.
The boys have started building a new chicken tractor because they want more eggs for breakfast.
What about the cookie that started all this? The homeschooling mom's three year old ate it.
Happy Mothers Day!
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May. 7, 2007
Nothing new to report
May. 2, 2007
Baskin Robbins Promotion Wed 2 May 2007
OK, let's hope our local BR is participating, because here is a promotion you don't want to pass up!
On Wednesday May 2, from 5pm-10pm, ice cream scoops will be just 31 cents. That's right, a 2.5 oz scoop for such a cheap price. What's the catch? The money raised from the sale of these scoops will go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Baskin-Robbins will make a $100,000 donation to help families of fallen firefighters. Check out the link below for more details.
Enjoy!
Get the whole scoop here.
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