This is copied from the Homeschool_QuadCities yahoo group. Thanks Elizabeth.
Overnight Adventures for GIRLS & BOYS in 5-6th grades at the Quad City Botanical Center!
Science Siesta for GIRLS Friday Jan 29, 5:00 pm thru Saturday, January 30, 9:00 am Girls in 5th—6th grades are invited to spend the night exploring science, doing experiments, meeting real -world scientists, touring the tropical Sun Garden at night, watching movies, playing games, eating pizza, snacks & breakfast!
Science Siesta for BOYS, Sat, Jan 30, 5:00 - Sunday, Jan 31, 9:00 am Boys in 5th—6th grades are invited to spend the night exploring science, doing experiments, meeting real-world scientists, touring the tropical Sun Garden at night, watching movies, playing games, eating pizza, snacks and breakfast!
HSLDA: 2008 Art Contest Deadline Approaching (You do NOT have to be an HSLDA member family to participate).
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:
There are about three weeks left for you to submit entries to the art
Contest, so get those paints and pencils flying! The deadline by which
Entries must be postmarked for the preliminary round is February 1.
Students must submit a piece of artwork with a theme inspired by one
Of the following quotes from American authors:
Category 1 (students 7 to 11 years old): "What we have once enjoyed
We can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
--Helen Keller
Category 2 (students 12 to 15 years old): "Humility, like darkness,
Reveals the heavenly lights." --Henry David Thoreau
Category 3 (students 16 to 19 years old): "A moment's insight is
Sometimes worth a life's experience." -Oliver Wendell Holmes
Be sure to check our website for the entry form, rules/guidelines for
The contest, as well as instructions on how to send in your entry: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4631 .
Be a Better Citizen: Learn to Lobby December 11th
Concerned Women for America of Iowa is hosting
a lobbying training day at the Capitol
to help you become comfortable with lobbying our lawmakers.
You will get a tour of the Capitol,
and learn protocol for contacting legislators once you're there.
Lobbying is a excellent way of voicing your values,
and we highly encourage you to learn.
Lobbying training will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon
and then you're invited to join Iowa Family Policy Council
in their weekly prayer time from noon to 1:00 p.m.
"Homeschool Family Day at the Capitol: Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
Mark your calendars and plan on the entire family attending this important
event -- NICHE is sponsoring a Homeschool Day at the Capitol on Feburary 13,
2008. We need a good turnout to imporess our legislators not only with our
numbers, but by our demeanor and interests as well. This affords each of us
an opportunity to model Christians, Christian families, and Christian
homeschoolers. By attending and participating, each family benefits not only
individually, but the overall, collective body of who we are and what we are
about, as well.
Fathers (patriarchs) are asked to take the lead in attending and representing
their repsective families, as the head and leader (Gen 18:19). Please
schedule a vacation day or make whatever arrangements necessary to attend with
your family if at all possible. Patriarchal involvement is a cornerstone of
the Christian family and we need to model and be the salt and light in our
culture (Matt. 5:13-16).
Over the last century, Christians have avoided involvement in politics and
government and the enemy has had a hey-day. As we examine our role as
Christian citizens, we should bear in mind some basic principles.
Discipleship is a life of obedience to Christ in every area of life, including
politics (Matt. 28:20). The substantially Christian character of early
America was, in part, the result of believers applying their faith to the
civil sphere. We must do the same today. A civil ruler is a minister of God
(Rom. 13:4). He lives in a world where Jesus is king (Matt. 28:18).
Christians must submit to and honor civil authorities as a part of their
allegiance to Christ as Lord (Rom. 13:1-7). Christians watch over civil
governments (1 Tim. 2:1-4; 1 Pet. 2:13-14), reminding them that God ordained
them to rule, protect, and keep order.
We need to promote the high test scores and low costs of education when
families homeschool, and also emphasize the students' multifaceted
achievements, social experience and model citizenship. As we show them the
success of homeschooling, we need to lobby for less state regulation and more
freedom to honor God's mandate to train up our children (Prov. 22:6). Pray
God will work in the hearts of the government officials to allow families to
homeschool freely.
Note that the capitol is a place of business, so proper attire and exemplary
behavior of participants of all ages and at all times is required. This is a
parent led event -- not a teen get-together. Please watch for a schedule of
events in the next newsletter and make appointments with your legistlators
well in advance. Please pray; ask for God's direction on how He can use you
specifically for homeschool freedoms and in general in our civil government."
The IMAX film, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-11:45 Animals Among Us educational program
Access to Putnam Exhibit Halls until 5:00 p.m. (does not include DaVinci exhibit)
Plan to arrive between 9:30-9:50 to pick-up your tickets and proceed to the IMAX Theatre for this special showing of the IMAX film, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure. Experience the extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914-1916.This expedition has become a larger-than-life testament to heroism and human endurance, with all 28 men surviving nearly two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic when their ship, Endurance, was caught in pack ice and eventually crushed.
Make your way to the Exhibit Hall entrance to meet the Museum Naturalist for the educational program, Animals Among Us. You will get the opportunity to take a close look at LIVE animals!After a discussion to identify the requirements of habitat found in the forest, prairies, and wetlands of our region,smaller groups study turtles, snakes, frogs and salamanders and explore the connections between wildlife and habitat.Each family will receive a "seek-and-find" worksheet that can be then be used in the Black Earth/Big River exhibit hall to reinforce program concepts.
We will reserve tables and chairs in the lunch area for home schooling families from 12:00-1:30 should your family wish to bring sack lunches.You may return to the Exhibit Halls by showing your ticket to the attendant at the entrance.
Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure suggested for ages 8 + up.
Animals Among Us educational program suggested for ages 7-12.
Please Note:This program does not include admission to the DaVinci exhibit.
SPECIAL PRICING:
You may choose to attend the Shackleton IMAX only, Animals education program only
or both IMAX and program (best $ deal).
Both IMAX and Animals Among Us educational program fee:
$6.75/child ages 3 and up (student rate) and one adult at $6.75 for each child paid (chaperone rate).Additional adults $10.00 (group adult rate).The fee includes the IMAX film, educational program, and admission to Putnam Exhibit Halls.
Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure IMAX only:
$4.75/child ages 3 and up (student rate) and one adult at $4.75 for each child paid (chaperone rate).Additional adults $7.50 (group adult rate).This fee includes the IMAX film only.
Animals Among Us Educational Program only:
Fee:$4.00 per person ages 3 and up (student rate).Current members:$2 per person ages 3 and up.
This fee includes the educational program and admission to Putnam Exhibit Halls.
Reservation and pre-payment required in advance. $1 processing fee will be added to phone sales.
Call (563) 324-1054 extension 206 to make a reservation.Mention "Home School".
OFFERED IN JANUARY!
DaVinci exhibit and educational programming
for home school families
January 9th, 2008
Information will be available soon!
Donna L. Murray
Director of Education
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
563-324-1054 ext. 210
DAVINCI - Man, Inventor, Genius
OPENING AT THE PUTNAM NOVEMBER 9TH!
Hi, I am offering art classes for homeschoolers at Morning Star
Academy in Bettendorf.
Elementary homeschoolers (ages 6-11)
November 6 & 13, 2007: Sculpting with Clay, $14.00
November 20 & 27, 2007: Painting with Tempera, $14.00
December 4 & 11, 2007: Printmaking with Ink. $14.00
December 18, 2007: Sculpey Clay Christmas Ornaments. $14.00
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Middle school & high school home schoolers:
November 1, 2007: Watercolor Pencil. A lesson in perspective.$7.00
November 15, 2007: Soft Pastel (chalk). A lesson in layering pastels
to create a "pastel painting" $7.00
November 29, 2007: Charcoal. Students will create a 3-D still life. $7.00
December 6, 2007: Pen & Ink. Students will create texture using a dip
pen & India ink. $7.00
December 13, 2007: Printmaking. Students will draw a picture with
movement and then reproduce their artwork using a brayer and printing
ink. $7.00
December 20, 2007: Sculpey Clay Christmas ornaments workshop. $14.00
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Place: Morning Star Academy art room, 1426 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf Ia.
To sign up, call Angie Hemenway 563-940-8054 or email the names and
ages of your children and class choices (anghemenway@gmail.com).
thanks!
EGYPTIAN ADVENTURE Wednesday, October 17 12:30-2:30pm
Ages: 9 and Up
12:30pm-1:30pm: Passport to Adventure: a series of activities staged in both the Egyptian Gallery and the special exhibition, B.J. & Mabel's Egyptian Adventure.
1:45pm-2:45pm: IMAX film, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Access to all Exhibit Halls until 5:00 p.m.
Pick-up your tickets and proceed to the Exhibit Hall entrance to meet your guide and activate your passport to begin your Egyptian adventure. Completing challenges along your journey will earn stamps on your passport. Learn about animals from Egypt, meet Isis Neferit, write your own name in hieroglyphics, and see authentic mummies and artifacts. This 45-minute program will conclude at 1:30, in time to prepare for the IMAX showing of Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs.
The film follows researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. These relics of the past create a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. In addition to increasing our understanding of the culture, religion, medicine, and daily life thousands of years ago, scientists today are reconstructing mummy DNA and deciphering ancient texts to gain insight into modern human genetics and advance medical treatments. It's a combination of science and social studies sure to provide a fascinating learning experience for your older children.
Each family will receive an educational poster related to the film!
Fee: $6.75/child ages 3 and up (student rate) and one adult at $6.75 for each child paid (chaperone rate). Additional adults $10.00 (group adult rate). The fee includes the IMAX film, educational program, and admission to all Exhibit Halls.
Activities related to Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs are found on the film's web site. Go to www.mummiesfilm.com Click on Resources--then Education, and a prompt to download the Educator's Guide will appear at the bottom of the page.
Super Skate
5100 Northland Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-3767
2007
September 21st
October 19th
November to be announced
December to be announced
2008
January 18th
February 15th
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
Summer dates to be announced
All sessions are 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$4.50 per skater
(Note: a 25 cent increase over last year)
All area homeschooling families are welcome to attend any of the sessions.
An independent homeschooling mom arranges it.
A few Christian Rock songs tossed into the mix. You can bring your own
song on CD from home.
A few parents skate, many moms talk at the tables.
I've met families who homeschool independent, with CR-HSAP, or with
Marion HSAP.
There is also a pool table that charges 50 cents per game. There is a
snack bar.
The Des Moines Art Center is offering fall art classes. The website for
classes can be reached by going to _http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/_
(http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/) , clicking on the education tab on the left , and
then on the fall 2007 brochure. They will not be offering classes only for
home schoolers, but they have need based scholarships available, and are hoping
to find some families to use them. Nicole, at the art center, said that you
only need to put a few sentences about your needs on a form to get the
scholarship. Nicole can be reached at 271-0335.
Calling all teens, ages 12 through high school to join the Homeschool Choir of the QCA for its 5th year. We especially need more male voices to make a great sound! No musical experience required, just a
willing spirit and a decent voice. The professional director, Dr. Page Grubb, is a male (that may help the guys decide to join) and he does an excellent job of directing and playing piano (he is an AWESOME pianist). Music is varied and will change for the second half of the school year. The range has been musicals to Disney, Chrismas season (but not carols) to Christian, patriotic to folk and more.
The choir will meet every-other week on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:3o in Bettendorf (easy I-74 access). The tentative schedule is starting on Sept. 11th and finishing the first sememster on Dec. 4 with an evening concert on Dec. 6th. We will start back on Jan.15th and end in April. (The dates are subject to Dr. Grubb's calendar with another job, but will be decided by next week.)
Tuition cost for the choir is $75 for the school year. A $25 down-payment is due by August 24th with the balance due the first session.
The students will sing at nursing homes or retirement centers during the last class of each semester. Concert attire is a plain white shirt and black pants or skirt.
Contact Sandy Kozol at sandykoz@netins.net for more information or the address to send the down-payment.
Please pass the word about this great-sounding group of singers!
Greetings everyone! Though we are ending one school year, Spring is
the
time of year when we sign up for the Fall choir session that we will
begin in September 2007. A discount applies to those who sign up
early.
Sign up now and pay later.
Anyone 5 years of age and older is welcome to participate in the
Homeschool Bell Choir. My name is Cathy Longoria and I direct the
Homeschool Bell Choir. This Fall we will begin our 3rd year of the
choir. It has been a wonderful success and very enjoyable! This is a
great beginning music class especially because it does not require
any
reading. The children play colored handbells along with pre-recorded
music. I hold up flashcards that designate when to ring certain
colors.
As the cards change, the bells that are ringing change. The kids ages
that have been in the choir range from 5 yrs. - 13 yrs. so far. We
currently have 21 students.
Following is a list of some of the songs we play: O Holy Night, We
Three Kings of Orient Are, Canon in D, Do Re Mi, Somewhere Over The
Rainbow, Jingle Bells, Will The Circle Be Unbroken?, Christ The Lord
is
Risen Today, Amazing Grace, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless
America. We perform about 8 concerts per semester at various places
such as churches, retirement centers, nursing homes, Festival of
Trees,
etc.
Classes last 45 minutes from 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm. We meet generally
twice
a month on Tuesday afternoons currently. Our practices are held at
the
Ridgecrest Retirement Center on Northwest Blvd. in Davenport, Iowa.
Your child is not required to participate in every concert but rather
whatever your schedule will allow.
The fee is $25.00 per student for the entire school year. For those
who
sign up by July 1st, 2007 there will be a $5.00 discount offered per
student off of the $25.00 regular fee. Money does not have to be paid
until August 1, 2007. However, to receive the discount you must be
signed up before July 1st, 2007. Anyone signing up after July 1, 2007
will pay the regular fee of $25.00.
I also offer a fee per semester for those who may not be able to sign
up for the entire year or just want to try one semester. That fee is
$15.00 per student for one semester.
You may just visit a class, if you like, to see what it is all about.
Our next practice is this coming Tuesday, April 17th at 3:15 pm at
Ridgecrest Retirement Center. Our last two practices for this year
will be held May 8th and May 22nd at the same time and place. Let
your child participate during any of these practices and see if they
like it!
Please call me at 563-343-0531 for any questions or to sign up.
Thank you to all who have participated and support the choir. We hope
new members will join us and discover the fun that bells are!
Junior Theatre is offering a Homeschool Theatre Class. Tuesday 1:45 - 2:45. The session lasts 9 week and is $65.00. The classes are held at Annie Wittenmyer, cottage 15. If you are interested call Kathy at 1-563-888-2216.
Below is the information for the homeschool Bowling Days I've set up with Warrior Lanes (smoke free) in Waukee. Please be sure to read ALL information below including info about amenities & RSVP requirements. Since the facility can accommodate only 80 bowlers at once, RSVP's will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. See deadline for RSVP's below.
Please note that the manager has asked that I give her a "head count" 1 week before each bowling day so she knows about how many people to expect. We may not have to continue w/ this "head count" if the first few months are pretty consistent. However, she wants to be able to book another group or "walk ins" if there is a small homeschool turnout; but she doesn't want to overbook her facility if our turnout is large.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
When: Generally the 4th Monday of the Month (please note any exceptions in the below schedule) 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (approx. end time) (1 hour should allow for 2 games if 2-3 people are on a lane; if more people are on a lane, they may only have time for one game. Plan for more time if you want to bowl more than 1 game w/ a large group of people -- as long as lanes are available).
Where: Warrior Lanes (always a smoke-free bowling alley) 190 Laurel Ave., Waukee, IA 987-4840
(It is on the "main drag" into Waukee from Hickman Ave. heading west; heading west it is on the left side of the road in a strip mall. A few similar-looking strip malls will appear on the left before you reach the one where the bowling alley is located. If you pass through the lights at Warrior Rd., you've gone too far!)
Cost: $2.00/game/child; free shoes
*If they don't have your shoe size or if they run out of shoes, bowlers can wear their own WHITE-soled shoes ONLY. No other shoes will be allowed on the lanes. Also ----> NO SOCK or BARE FEET WILL BE ALLOWED for the safety of the bowlers!
Payment required at check-in time; Warrior Lanes accepts CASH, MC, VISA & DISCOVER
Bowlers: Any age (moms and dads, too) Maximum: 80 bowlers at a time
Amenities: 1) Bumpers are available (electronically-operated) for ANY bowler; and do not have to remain "up" for each bowler on that lane! The bumpers option can be chosen for a particular name on the alley roster.
2) Vending machines are available for your convenience.
3) Snack Bar available: If high traffic in the snack bar, the manager will staff the snack bar for us each time. If there is not high traffic in the snack bar (due to our using vending machines instead), she will not staff the snack bar during our bowling days. The manager will get an idea of our snack bar use at the first few bowling days.
FYI: There is a sign on the front door that prohibits outside FOOD & DRINK to enter the facility.
4) Warrior Lanes is ALWAYS a smoke-free bowling alley; no lingering smoke from league play, etc.
RSVP Requirements:
Please *RSVP* by *emailing* (or calling if you DO NOT have email capability) me the *number of people* * and names* you are signing up for *EACH **bowling day*. I need this information *1 week prior to the* * bowling day*. *Specify *(next to name)* if **bumpers are** desired.*
Having this information will enable me to submit the names (and bumper needs) to the manager so she can type in everyone's names on each lane's display board before we arrive. In this way, once the bowlers pay for their game, they simply find the lane with their name on it!
In theory, this is a nice feature that the manager has offered to do for us. However, it means names will be assigned to lanes at random. I realize that some of our kids will want to bowl with a friend, sibling, etc. Therefore, if submitting names becomes a hassle, I will simply ask that you email me the number of persons to attend. I will let you know if we change to that RSVP requirement.
Note: At the time of my confirming this information with the manager, she was flexible in our starting time (between 12:30 & 1:00 p.m.) as early afternoons on Mondays are their slowest time. I selected 12:45 p.m. as a happy medium. If a different starting time is more convenient for you, please let me know, and I will be happy to discuss it with the manager. In any event, I am sure they will be happy to accommodate late arrivals (approx. 1 p.m. or so) as long as 1) there is an open lane and 2) your expected ending time does not inconvenience another group's starting time.
*_HOMESCHOOL BOWLING DAYS SCHEDULE for 2006/07_:*
Monday, November 27 Monday, January 22 Monday, February 19 (this is the 3rd Monday of the month) Monday, March 26 Monday, April 23
* Due to my daughter's class schedule, it does not appear that we will be able to attend any of the 2007 bowling days. Therefore, if you have any questions for me you will need to contact me directly as opposed to catching me at bowling days in 2007!
Exploring Our Region's Native American History Through artifacts and hands-on corn grinding activity, learn about the native tribes of our area: the Fox, the Sauk and the Meskwaki. Then visit with Sacagawea and learn of her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This program includes a guided tour of Native American artifacts on display in the Exhibit Halls.
Program developed for ages 8 and up. Your program ticket includes access to all Exhibit Halls including the special exhibitions, A Celebration of Birds and Quad Cities Collects. Exhibit Halls open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $4.00 per person ages 3 and up. Current members: $2 per person ages 3 and up.
Barry Stebbing's How Great Thou Art classes. Registration ends on Friday, October 19th.
We are so excited to bring Mr. Barry Stebbing and wife Sandra to the Omaha Metro Area Homeschoolers.
If you have put off registering for these exciting classes, do so now. We have 40 seats available for the afternoon session. 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Oct. 23rd-Oct. 25th. Three days worth of classes is $30.00 per student. You child will receive excellent instruction from Mr. and Mrs. Stebbing and receive curriculum recommendations from their How Great Thou Art curriculum line.
If you have homeschooling friends that live outside of our metro area, please forward this information to them as well. The afternoon class would be perfect for folks who would have to travel an hour to get to these classes.
Our website address includes all the information about the class and a printable registration form. Click on the link below.
Meet with other Homeschooling parents, see Homeschooling materials, make suggestions for books and materials you would like the library to have, enjoy some refreshments, pick up some door prizes, and hear veteran homeschooler Patty McCrae speak on things she has found valuable.
Bring your children along and let them do some simple crafts, or make it a mom-and-dads night out! Its up to you!
For more information, call Betty or Tina at 263-3065. See you there!
The Family Museum in Bettendorf offers homeschool classes for students Kindergarten through 6th grade and will take place in September, October, and November.
Available classes are Art SAmpler Camp ($75.00)
Chemistry for Kids ($32.50),
Patterns are Everywhere ($32.50).
Please call Kathy at (563) 344-4171 for further details and for class dates and times.
The student's museum entrance fee is included in the cost of the classes so enjoy the exhibits before or after class. Parents and other siblings not attending class can expore at the $2.00 per person group rate. Call Julie Klein at (563) 344-4170 or email at jklein@bettendorf.org to register your student.
These math teams are open to *any* home-schooled students in the area who would like to learn and practice problem-solving techniques. They are run using volunteer coaches and parent assistance. Participation in competitions will be encouraged but not required, and the scores of those students who choose to compete will be kept confidential. Classes begin September 11 and run through March. There will be a mandatory *parent meeting on September 11*. All classes are held at the Marion Home School Assistance Program building, 2301 3rd AVE, Marion Iowa.
*_MATH OLYMPIADS_* (*Grades 4-8*)
Students will learn to solve fun and interesting math problems. Five times a year there will be a five-problem contest, given in class. Awards will be given to high scorers on a national basis, but the emphasis is on fun and learning, not on competition.
*3:45-4:45p.m. Mondays*
*_MATHCOUNTS_* (*Grades 6-9+* or any age in Algebra ½ or higher)
Students will enjoy learning to solve challenging math problems outside the standard curriculum. Students in grades 6-8 may participate in the AMC-8 exam in November and the *MathCounts* competition in February. Students in upper grades may participate in competitions listed below. High scorers in all of these exams and competitions will have the opportunity to advance to state and national level competitions.
*1:30-2:30p.m. Mondays*
*_GREAT PLAINS MATH LEAGUE (GPML)_* (*Grades 9-12*)
High school students interested in learning problem solving for state and national competitions will meet once a week to study Great Plains Math League and American Math Competition material. Team members may attend GPML competitions on Saturdays, at various locations around the state, about eight times during the year. Those who wish will also participate in the AMC-10 and AMC-12 exams in February, advancing to higher levels if qualified. This class runs September through May.
*2:40-3:40p.m. Mondays*
Contact Heidi Haney (warhamster@mchsi.com) with questions about the various activities or to register.
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