Jul. 28, 2008
Quad Cities - Extension 4-H afternoons scheduled.
Jul. 20, 2008
Contest from Dr. Gary Chapman
Drawing to Win: "Love As a Way of Life" by Dr. Gary Chapman
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Interested in a chance to win a copy of Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book,
"Love As a Way of Life"? Visit Pam's Private Reflections
(www.hip2bhomeschooling.blogspot.com) between today and Friday, July 18th, 2008
to enter the giveaway. Two winners will receive a copy of the book.
Just leave a comment and a way that you can be reached.
The contest is open to everyone (even if you do not have a blog),
but please leave an email address where you can be contacted if you win.
Sorry, but the contest is open to US residents only.
Enter the contest by leaving a comment after the post about
Dr. Gary Chapman's exciting new book, "Love As a Way of Life".
Click on the words 'Thoughts Shared' and it will open to where
you may comment. Be sure to include your e mail so Pam has
a way to contact you if you win.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/WashingtonState/
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May. 24, 2008
Iowa Aviation Missions camp for teens 14-18 coming up in August.
This was sent to me by NICHE. It sounds like a great opportunity, too bad my son is only 13. - Nancy
A unique opportunity for homeschoolers age 14 - 18 is taking place in Bloomfield, IA the week of August 12 - 16. You must respond soon as space is limited.
A Christian camp, Forest Lake Camp, is hosting the Brigade Air program for youth with interest in aviation and in missions aviation.
Campers have actual flight time each day weather permitting, ground school sessions, many DVD videos of stories from the mission aviation field. Each day they travel to and from the local airport, and back at the camp ground are the usual fun activities like swimming and campfires at night. They are challenged to get involved with world missions.
Over 1,300 teens at 74 week-long Brigade Air camps have had this wonderful experience over the past seven years.
Brigade Air, Inc. networks with over 40 missionary aviation organizations. Our camps have been operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship, JAARS, LeTourneau University, and Prarie Bible College to name a few.
Go to our web site, www.brigadeair.org and listen to the 2-minute video introduction to our ministry by Steve Saint, son of the missionary martyr, Nate Saint.
You can register your youth right there on the web site by clicking on the "Camper Registration" button.After you do, a follow-up contact will be made by Forest Lake.
Don't miss out on this new and unique opportunity for your homeschooled youth in Iowa!
Best Regards,
Bruce E. Wolff Executive Director Brigade Air, Inc. dba: Mission Aviation Adventure Camps 6968 N. Starshine Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741 bruce@brigadeair.org www.brigadeair.org (520) 408-2359
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Apr. 15, 2008
New monthly e-magazine from TOS
Did you know there is a new monthly e-magazine from TOS available to all subscribers for free? It's called "The Teacher's Toolbox." Here is some more information about this from Nancy Carter, Director of Marketing. I'm afraid there isn't an episode to peek at, but if you are a subscriber already, check it out and pass the word on to your friends what they are missing by not subscribing.
Nancy
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Well our first Teacher's Toolbox was a fantastic hit! Now, we're getting ready to send out our second issue on April 24th.
If you haven't heard of the Teacher's Toolbox yet, here are a few things you'll want to know.
Each edition, we'll focus on a different topic giving you words of encouragement, hands-on teaching ideas, book recommendations, field trip suggestions, and then some type of bonus download item.
This online mini-supplement to TOS is a FREE resource only for our subscribers! If you're a TOS reader, but have been buying your copies at a bookstore, now would be a great time to subscribe.
We're all really excited about this month's topic - it is perfect for the weather right now, has some great science ideas, and the freebie gift itself, practically covers the price of your subscription!
So, here's what you need to know.
If you are a current TOS subscriber, you'll want to make sure that we have a correct phone number on file for you. Your phone number will serve as your subscriber number and will be how you retrieve your online free gift. Email customer service if you have any questions or need to update your number.
If you haven't subscribed yet, NOW is your chance. This month's toolbox is scheduled for April 24th so you need to subscribe to TOS by midnight, April 23rd in order to be on the list.
You won't want to miss out on all of the great resources. Just click one of the appropriate links on the side to become a TOS subscriber and make sure that you don't miss out on this month's Teacher's Toolbox.
Sincerely,
Nancy Carter,
Director of Marketing
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
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Feb. 3, 2008
Des Moines - Play on 4/16/08 - Laura Ingalls wilder
This one still has the 12:30 p.m. show available.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 . 10 am Sold Out & 12:30 pm
Stephens Auditorium, Ames . $4
Recommended for grade levels 2 - 6
Curriculum Connections: Music, History, Culture, Literature, Family, Communication Skills
Adventure and curiosity drives the Ingalls family westward, searching for a place to call home. Laura Ingalls Wilder: Growing Up on the Prairie follows the Ingalls family - Pa, Ma, Mary, and Laura - as they travel in a covered wagon through America's frontier in the 1870's and 80's. Facing obstacles such as scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested but never broken. Laura loves to fish and catch gophers, but feels she isn't as skilled as her older sister, Mary, when it comes to reading or writing. As Laura grows up, she seeks to discover what she can do well and soon learns that she, too, has special talents. This uplifting story of one of America's most beloved authors comes to life in ArtsPower's popular musical.
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Feb. 3, 2008
Des Moiens - 2/17/08 Play - American Girl: Abby
Addy Walker is a hopeful 9-year-old girl growing up in slavery during the Civil War. Her life changes forever the day her father and brother are sold from their North Carolina plantation. Addy and her mother realize they must run before they lose each other, too. When they finally arrive in Philadelphia, her mother finds work and Addy attends school for the first time. Addy is thrilled to learn how to read and write, and she is grateful to find a true friend, but is hurt by the snubs of sought-after friends. Building a new life in freedom isn't easy, and Addy desperately misses her family. Addy and her mother hold fast to their dream of re-uniting their beloved family. Based on the books by Connie Porter.
Event times: 17 Feb 2008 (Sun)
2:15 PM Door Time
3:00 PM Curtain Ticket Information: Ticket Prices: $24.50; Youth $13.50; ISU Students $10
Groups of 15 or more receive a $4 per ticket discount and one complimentary ticket. Reserved seat tickets are on sale now! Tickets available at the Stephens Ticket Office Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM and day of show or through all Ticketmaster Ticket Outlets (Hy-Vee), by telephone at 515-233-1888 (Ames), 515-243-1888 (Des Moines) or at www.ticketmaster.com. Order three or more performances and receive a 15% discount on ticket purchases.
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Jan. 16, 2008
Science Project Homeschoolers can get involved in - Tomatosphere
Our homeschool group participated this last year and it was great fun. Check it out. US groups are also allowed to participate even though this is in Canada. - Nancy
Fun science project to get involved in...Tomatosphere
Posted in Special Offers
The basics of Tomatosphere is a "blind" test in which you and your
students will not know the treatment of the seeds until completion of
the germination process and submission of results. Students will
learn how to conduct a scientific experiment and compare the
germination rates of the seeds. They may also report on the growth
and development of their plants... and may be inspired to pursue
further education in science and technology.
The partners in Tomatosphere are working to develop new optional
units for teachers and students - new components which are science-
related but also linked to other areas in the curriculum:
Grades 3 - 4 - nutrition focus for astronauts for long trips
Grade 6 - life support for astronauts (other than food)
Grades 7 - 8 - the Mars environment
Grades 9 - 10 - chemistry and biology of food and nutrition
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We are getting ready for the first mailing of 2008. As someone who is
already registered, your seeds will be mailed out in the third week
of February. If you are doing some planning for early March, you
will, in all probability, have your seeds by about the 3rd of March,
if not sooner. IF YOUR SEEDS DO NOT ARRIVE by the 7th of March,
please let us know.
As we move into phase three of Tomatosphere with plans for seeds
being sent to the International Space Station for distribution in
2010, please encourage any of your colleagues who would like to be
involved in the program for 2008 - 2009 - 2010, to register soon.
Although we will have ample seed available for 08 and 09, we are, of
course, limited by the number of seeds that we can actually send up
and retrieve for the 2010 edition. Teachers can register at
www.tomatosphere.org.
Our web site has been undergoing some visual changes. The basic
organization will not change, but the visual impact will improve
greatly. Watch for these changes to be implemented in the next few
weeks. We think you will like the new look to the Tomatosphere web
sit.
I have been cleaning up the data base and would ask that, if you are
NOT interested in continuing with Tomatosphere to let us know by
sending an e-mail to projectmanager@tomatosphere.org.
As always, if you have questions, please feel free to call (905-627-
3685) or send an e-mail to the above address. Except for some times
on vacation (e.g. from January 25 - February 3), responses are
usually within 48 hours.
Best wishes from the Tomatosphere Project Team and sponsors -
Canadian Space Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Stokes
Seeds, H.J. Heinz, Ontario Centres of Excellence, and the University
of Guelph.
Robert Morrow
Project Manager
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Nov. 28, 2007
Des Moines - State Historical Museum Spring events.
History through the arts
Live on stage at the state historical museum
all shows $4/seat
Jan. 7 and 14: Mammoth Mondays, grades 2 - 5. includes bill Johnson,
curator of natural history, tracks and tools, actual mammoth bones,
and a dance that teaches the gait of the mammoth.
Feb. 11 - 15: Voices of the Civil War, grades 5 - 10
performance including leaders, warriors, patriots, zealots, and
ordinary men and women with words and music, including letters,
diaries, observations, poetry, and songs.
March 3 (grades 4 - 6) and mARCH 4 (grades 7 - 9): Storytelling camp.
story tellers from around the world tell myths, legends, cultural
tales, historical anecdotes of historical significance. kids will
learn to prepare, write, adapt, research, and perform stories.
Jan. 25, and May 2: grades 5 and 6 Overnight at the museum
May 9: grades 7 and 8. tuition undecided the time of printing.
programming designed around the schools reserving.
April 14 - 18: Iowans of Importance, grades 5 - 8. student-submitted
stories of well-known Iowans and everyday heroes will be compiled by
Old Creamery Theatre into a play. Submissions should be received by
Dec. 15. free on-site writing workshop available.
Maureen Korte is the contact. Maureen.Korte@iowa.gov or 281-4132
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Nov. 21, 2007
Homeschool grad suits up for ISU Basketball
Nov. 14, 2007
The Old Schoolhouse Survey
It's NOT too late to take the survery from The Old Schoolhouse. In return for giving your opinion, there are TWO FREE E-BOOKS to download.
The first is "Homeschool Dialogues." It is packed with interviews of homeschool greats such as Dr. Raymond Moore, Lisa Welchel, Karen Andreola, and other persons important to homeschooling such as John Tayler Gotto, Dr. Bruce Shortt, "Little Bear" Wheeler, John MacArthur, Josh McDowell, and many more.
The second free e-book is "20 Homemade Games for Learning." Included are games for reading and phonics, games for spelling and writing, math games, games for geography, and memory games. There is also a section on John Tayler Gotto.
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Oct. 17, 2007
Flat Stanley Internet Adventures - Free Project
This info is thanks to "the Homeschool Minute," a TOS e-newsletter. To receive a weekly newsletter full of neat ideas and topics, check out www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com and sign up for your own copy of this and/or many other e-newsletters for free.
Here is a fun FREE project you can do within the homeschool community!
Flat Stanley is a book written by Jeff Brown. In the book the main character Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning flattened by a bulletin board! The next logical step is to go on some amazing adventures- including being mailed! LOL
Through the years we have been involved in several Flat Stanley projects where we have mailed a paper Flat Stanley all over the Country. This is a great geography projects for kids!
Now Flat Stanley has found the internet! First off you will need to get the book (free at the library of course!), read it to your kids, then download and print out the free virtual Stanley from the website. Then the fun begins!
Take Flat Stanley on an adventure! Take pictures and post about it on your blog. (If you do not have a blog you can still participate. There are directions on how to submit a your adventure in a Word document.) At the end of the project all the adventures will go in to an e-book and each participant will receive a copy. There are currently 42 families signed up for this project, so head on over and add your family to the list! We are already signed up, so we will see you there!
HERE is a link where you can sign up to participate in a Flat Stanley online project.
~Jamin
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Oct. 16, 2007
Free e-book with free subscription
During the month of October, all new subscribers to the Knowledge House newsletter will get a free “Costumes for All Seasons” e-book. This colorfully illustrated six-page e-book contains hundreds of costume ideas including suggestions for educational costumes, how to outfit boys’ and girls’ costume trunks, easy-to make sweat suit costumes, how to throw together last-minute costumes, host a masquerade ball, and more. Go to www.knowledgehouse.info and scroll down for more info on this offer and to subscribe to the Knowledge House Newsletter. This free e-newsletter features original articles, unit studies, holiday ideas, teaching tips, quotations, book reviews, experiments, biographies of famous homeschoolers, learning links, etc. Each issue contains a freebie or bargain, too! |
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Oct. 14, 2007
Quad Cities - Charlotte's Web performance - Nov 28-30
Quad City area homeschoolers.
The Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University invites your school to attend the live theatrical performance of "Charlotte's Web."
Dates available:
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2007
10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007
1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007
10:00 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2007
1:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2007
The tickets are $3.00 for each student/adult.
Checks are to be made out to "Galvin Fine Arts Center."
The presentation will be 50 minutes to one hour.
Please secure your reservation(s) and forward your check to Janet by November 1, 2007.
NOTE: The 10:00 a.m. spots fill up quickly!
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Oct. 10, 2007
Two free ebooks in exchange for TOS Homeschool 2007 survey
The Old Schoolhouse magazine has TWO free ebooks for you if you're willing to take our Homeschool 2007 survey. They want to get a really good picture of what the homeschooling community looks like today and how they can serve us all better. So set aside a few minutes to participate in the survey and pick up your ebooks.
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Oct. 7, 2007
Skywarn Spotters Program - online opportunity
Hi all,
This link is curtesy of Tricia M., a fellow TOS blogger:
Sharing this link for the National Weather Service "Skywarn Spotters" program.? It's open to kids 16 and older.? All around the country they have training programs for Skywarn volunteers.? The kids work as volunteers for the NWS and report climate happenings in their neck of the woods.? Really cool!? The spotters have their own website and yahoogroup.? Thought some of you may be interested in this opportunity.
http://www.skywarn.org/default.htm
Blessings
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Oct. 3, 2007
Contest for a free year's worth of Writing Instruction and SAT Prep Pack
Sep. 23, 2007
Freebie Fridays
For more of this Freebie Friday post, be sure to sign up to receive them youself at http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/E_News/
Are you still struggling with getting the homeschool year started? Our friends over at LightOfFaith.com are offering Freebie Fridays readers a free e-book called "Lesson Planning With the Card File System." All you have to do is visit this link, add the book to your cart and then sign up for a username. This booklet gives step-by-step instructions with diagrams on how to use file cards to plan lessons. It tells how a student can work independently using the system and also gives a few other organizational tips. Very helpful for those who want to be organized and yet flexible at the same time.
Anyone who signs up for the free newsletter offered by www.AdornedWithModesty.com will receive a free ebooklet of "A Word to Parents" by A.W. Pink.
Enter the contest sponsored by Dunlop Ministries and you could win the complete Terrestria Chronicles allegory series of seven books or the first book in the series called "The Sword, The Ring, and The Parchment." Contest ends September 24th! Click HERE for more details! |
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Sep. 15, 2007
Indianola - Young Writers Club for 4th grade students.
This was posted on the Dash-2 homeschool Yahoo e-group. Thanks to the unknown poster.
A Special Invitation to Fourth Grade Students (9- and 10-year-olds). (Parents, too, for the first meeting)
to join a Young Writers’ Club. You will enjoy writing activities and snacks, and share your writing
with the Club’s mascot, a specially trained dog. We will meet at the Indianola Public Library, 207 North B Street from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. One Thursday evening each month October 25, November 29, January 10, February 28, March 13, & April 24. (No meeting in December)
How do I find out more? Come to the first Club Meeting on October 25 at 7:00 p.m. For questions, please contact Jane Carlson, Children’s Services Librarian, at the Indianola Public Library: 515-961-9418. Sponsored by the Indianola Monday Club and the Indianola Public Library
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Sep. 11, 2007
Bloggers needed for several states/provinces at The Old Schoolhouse
Several state blogs are in need of someone to post to them. When last checked, people were needed to post for the states of Deleware, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.
The provinces that still need someone to to cover them are Alberta, Newfoundland/Labrador, NW Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory.
Last but not least, United Kingdom needs bloggers to cover the areas of Scotland, London, North England, and South England.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested, have them contact me and I will forward the information on to the correct person who will get in touch with them and explain what this involves.
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Sep. 1, 2007
Iowa City - Spanish Immersion Playgroups for Pre-Schoolers
I am a certified K-12 Spanish teacher and I will be offering Spanish
immersion playgroups at my home in Iowa City on Monday and Tuesday
mornings for preschoolers ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. The playgroups run
from 9am-12noon. Parents may drop their children off, or may stay for
all or part of the playgroup. Check out my website for more info:
www.MyLittleFriendsSpanish.com or call me at 319-512-1580.
The first session's theme is "Jungle Animals" and starts on September
17th.
If you know of anyone else who may be interested, and not part of this
group, feel free to pass along the website!
Darcie McGee
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