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Isaiah 54:13 "And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."
Oct. 29, 2009
November 2009 Newsletter
November 2009 Newsletter
Coming PCHEA Events:
Friday, November 7th
Skate Day, 10:30-noon
www.Starskate.com
RSVP – Ghislaine W.
Geography Fair, January
~needs a coordinator and helper~
Capitol Day , February
Unofficial PCHEA Lunch
~needs a contact person~
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Repeating Events:
(come as you can, note RSVP)
Moms' Night Out,
second Tuesdays
Nancy Schwab
Keepers of the Faith
third Tuesdays
Teresa Burnett
Skating and bowling,
first Fridays
RSVP Ghislaine Washburn
Physical Education at OBU
every Thursday at noon
Cyndi Seeley
Hello PCHEA Family!
Hope everyone is enjoying Fall, and all the special celebrations that go along with it. Our Fall Social held at the New Hope Baptist Church, and then later at the Akins' home, was a great success, despite the weather. We all enjoyed the hayride throughout the Akin's back pasture, and the hot apple cider afterwards.
We had a fun dessert contest held at the Shawnee Library. The kids had a blast. The dads had the hard job of picking the winners in each category, and we all got to help eat all the beautiful and yummy creations. Thanks kids, for doing such a great job of baking. Everything was delicious!!
So far this year we have had several field trips, and events, and all have gone well. There are no special events planned for November and December, but we are needing some help with events planned for the early part of next year. Please check out our website, homeschoolblogger.com/pchea , and look under "around the blog/2009/10 calendar of events" for details of upcoming events. There are several that are in need of coordinators or helpers. If interested in helping, please contact Jeri Akin or Nancy Schwab.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Will and Nancy Schwab
Skate Day
Nov. 6th, 10:30 - noon
Star Skate, Shawnee
www.starskate.com
Come one, come all – be there!
This is the last one for 2009
$ 5 per skater if we have
at least 40 skaters!!!
IMPORTANT:
RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 4th
gwashburn [at] allegiance [dot] tv
High School food drive to benefit the Shawnee Rescue Mission:
Our PCHEA high school group is collecting non-perishable goods through the month of October. (Ivy Poe, Michael_Poe [at] att [dot] net)
The National Weather Center in Norman will be open to the public on Saturday, November 7th. www.norman.noaa.gov/events/nwf09/
The Oklahoma Homeschool Science Fair entry deadline is Nov. 24th. ou.edu/science
Some PCHEA families brave the drizzle
and have fun getting lost in the Mikles's maze. 10-21-09
Share your event photos. Create an album, or post to an existing one, at our Yahoo PCHEA group. Or, send pictures to Ruth at eightsmiths [at] gmail [dot] com for posting to homeschoolblogger.com/pchea .
   Have you missed the
invitation to our private
group site? Send a note to
groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/pcheagroup .
Challenge! Get to … groups.yahoo.com/group/pcheagroup
save to your favorites, or as an icon on your toolbar.
Here you will have access to our monthly newsletter, current member directory, calendar of events, local resource & family business directories, group event photos, curriculum swap & shop, and an archive of postings from PCHEA friends.
When replying to posts, from site or e-mail, please delete the original message text, and check where your reply will be sent (to the group, or to the person). Likewise, consider editing your membership to control receipt of group activity. Administrative, & informative announcements, will be sent as special notices – this would be the best choice for basic PCHEA news (You can catch the “extras”, at site, on your own time).
If you like constant contact, choose individual e-mail. Or, the daily digest will forward each day's individual posts to you as one. Many of you work PCHEA group from your e-mail because you are not able to log in. Easy site access requires a current Yahoo account (apparently, group communiqué is not account activity). So, … start at one of these for help with this: help.yahoo.com, or groups.yahoo.com
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Sep. 30, 2009
October 2009 Newsletter
2009-2010 PCHEA Leaders
Leaders:
Will and Nancy Schwab
willsouthwest [at] integrity [dot] com
Co-leaders:
Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Teresa Burnett
Secretary:
Donna Snyder
Treasurer:
Dephanie Lilite
Newsletter:
Susan McMullen
Website:
Ruth Smith
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
  
October 2009 Newsletter
Coming PCHEA Events:
Friday Night, October 9th
PCHEA Fall Social - new date and location
Wed. Morning, October 21st,
Shawnee Maze & Pumpkin
RSVP-Susan McMullen
Thursday night, Oct. 22nd,
Dessert Contest
Kim VanBebber
Geography Fair, January
Coordinator? Helpers ?
Capitol Day , February
Unofficial PCHEA Lunch
Point of Contact?
Art Show- March
Night of Presentations
Coordinator? Helpers?
OBU Children’s Theatre
Field Trip, April (TBA)
Point of Contact?
Repeating Events:
(come as you can, note RSVP)
Mom’s Night Out,
second Tuesdays,
Nancy Schwab
Skating and bowling,
first Fridays. RSVP
Ghislaine Washburn
PCHEA Fall Social
Friday, October 9th, 6:30P.M.
at the Akin's home in Tecumseh.
Please bring a main-dish and a dessert or side-dish to share.
Paper goods & drinks are provided.
We plan to have games for the little un's,
volleyball for the big un's,
and a hay ride for every body.
We look forward to meeting new members
and fellowshipping with friends.
Dessert Contest in the works
For Thursday, October 22nd!
Later information via e-mail.
Be an Event Coordinator !
We are in need of some coordinators for up-coming PCHEA events.
Some of the same people have been coordinating these events and they would like a break!!!
Sooooo... If we would like to see these events continue, we will need some volunteers to head them up. Check our Events Volunteer Sign-Up from the September newsletter or online.
Volunteering to coordinate does not mean you are on your own to "make it happen". There is plenty of help for finding locations, how to go about planning, paper goods, etc. Mainly, the job of the coordinator is to send out emails and reminders to the group, secure a location, and plan the activity. The helper is there for you to work with and plan with. It really is not all that scary to coordinate one of these events!!! They have been done before so you don't have to "reinvent the wheel", there is a format in place!! For now we’ll focus on the Geography Fair, sometime in January, and our own Capitol Day family lunch in February. If you would be willing to head up one of these activities please let me or Jeri know ASAP and we can help you with what to do and what is expected.
Thank you,
Will and Nancy Schwab
2009-2010 Member Directory Soon to be released!
Member family information will be available online at our private yahoo site. There is a $3.00 charge to have an actual printed copy sent to your home. A draft will be available at the Fall Social; You are welcome to double check your families information and, if you want, pay for printing and postage at that time. groups.yahoo.com/group/pcheagroup
If you have not yet received an invitation to our private yahoo site, your link has expired or you would like help to figure this out, contact Susan McMullen
THUNDER MAZE
Wednesday, Oct. 21st,
10a.m – 1:30p.m.
Homeschool Day at
Shawnee Maze
& Pumpkin Patch
$5 per person
Ages 3 and under are free.
Group reservation required.
RSVP to Susan McMullen.
The Oklahoma History Center presents
"Home School Day" Monday, October 5, 2009.
This special program will run from
10:00 AM through 2:00 PM.
It is designed for family learners and home school groups to come, experience, and do!
No registration is required and you can join the activities at any time. Best of all it is Free!
There will be activities for students of all ages.
Special living history programs will take place hourly.
Visit www.okhistorycenter.org, or contact Jason Harris,
(405)522-0785, jharris@okhistory.org, for information
  
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Aug. 28, 2009
September 2009 Newsletter
2009-2010 PCHEA Leaders
Leaders:
Will and Nancy Schwab
willsouthwest [at] integrity [dot] com
Co-leaders:
Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Teresa Burnett
Secretary:
Donna Snyder
Treasurer:
Dephanie Lilite
Newsletter:
Susan McMullen
Website:
Ruth Smith
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
September 2009 Newsletter
Coming PCHEA Events:
September 9th-12th
Pott. County Free Fair
Saturday, Sep. 12th,
Mom’s brunch & tea time
Julie Cockroft’s home
RSVP to Nancy Schwab
Tuesday Night, Sep. 15th
Keeper of the Faith
Teresa Burnett, Yvonna Bourlon
Tuesday, Sep. 15th
Deadline: October newsletter
submissions & membership
apps. for PCHEA directory
Susan McMullen
Friday Night, Sep. 25th
PCHEA Fall Social,
planning underway
Repeating Events:
(come as you can, note RSVP)
Mom’s Night Out,
second Tuesdays,
Nancy Schwab
Skating and bowling,
first Fridays. RSVP
Ghislaine Washburn
Saturday, September 12th, 10:30 A.M.
An Old Fashioned Tea Party
Bring your favorite tea cup
& 20 tea sandwiches.
To make 4 tea sandwiches,
simply cut off the crust and quarter
a sandwich made with regular sliced bread.
RSVP to Nancy Schwab by September 4th,
willsouthwest [at] integrity [dot] com
groups.yahoo.com/group/pcheagroup
Wondering what happened to the Yahoo tutorial scheduled for the back to school fair? Could not get the roadband signal at that location. So, please ask for help if PCHEAgroup-Yahoo gives you any trouble. It’s the kind of thing that only has to be figured out once–stay that initial frustration!
NEW! Check out the site menu (page left at PCHEAgroup) for our Business Directory database. Also, a Table of Local Services and Resources; many present at the back to school fair. PCHEA members may add themselves to these lists. PCHEAgroup is a private Yahoo site, homeschoolblogger.com/pchea is open to the public. A calendar with PCHEA events, and other information, is available at either site.
Skate Day in the Works!
Hopefully Friday, September 4th
late-breaking information
will be sent out by e-mail.
contact Ghislaine at gwashburn [at] allegiance [dot] tv
PCHEA Class of 2010
Graduation date, May 27th
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
Stay tuned for announcement of meetings and activities.
Ivy Poe, Michael_Poe [at] att [dot] net
2009-2010 Events Volunteer Sign Up
PCHEA would like to offer the following activities, but we need YOU to help with the events. Please look over the following list and consider coordinating or helping with an activity this year. If you are interested,
contact Will and Nancy Schwab, willsouthwest [at] integrity [dot] com .
Mom’s Tea, Sep. 12th
Coordinator: Nancy Schwab
Helpers: ?
Fall Social, Sep. 25th
Coordinator: Ruth Smith
Helpers: ?
Dessert Contest,
October 22nd
Coordinator: ___________
Helpers: ?
Geography Fair, Jan.
Coordinator: ___________
Helpers: ?
Capitol Day , February
Point of contact- coordinate
a lunch for families not
participating in lunch with
Reps. and Senators.
Coordinator: ___________
(helpers n/a)
Art Show- March
Night of Presentations
An evening where students
can showcase their talents
in art, music, drama,
recitation, etc.
Coordinator: ___________
Helpers: ?
OBU Children’s Theatre
Field Trip, April TBA
contact needed to arrange
a homeschool day and to
purchase tickets with
money from participants.
Coordinator: ___________
Awards & Recognition
Night, May 17 or 24
Coordinator: ___________
Helpers: ?
HighSchool Graduation,
May 27th
Coordinator: ___________
Helpers: ?
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Jul. 31, 2009
August 2009 Newsletter
2009-2010 PCHEA Leaders
Leaders:
Will and Nancy Schwab
willsouthwest [at] integrity [dot] com
Co-leaders:
Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Teresa Burnett
Secretary:
Donna Snyder
Treasurer:
Dephanie Lilite
Newsletter:
Susan McMullen
Website:
Ruth Smith
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
August 2009 Newsletter
Coming PCHEA Events:
Tuesday, Aug. 4th,
Back to School Fair
Saturday , Aug. 8th,
Oklahoma C.R.N. Feile;
Traditional Irish Dance Meet
allaboutirishdanceschool.com
September 9th-12th
Pott. County Free Fair
www.oces.okstate.edu/
Pottawatomie/county-fair
Saturday, Sep. 12th,
Mom’s brunch & tea time
Friday Night, Sep. 25th
PCHEA Fall Social
Repeating Events:
Mom’s Night Out
second Tuesdays
Nancy Schwab
Keepers of the Faith,
third Tuesdays
Teresa Burnett
Skating/bowling,
first Fridays
GhislaineWashburn
Back to School Fair
Tuesday, August 4th
6:00-9:00 P.M.
Lakeview Church of Christ
15301 Highway 102
… we have decided to move the Back to School Fair to
Lakeview Church of Christ (last year we were a little
cramped at he library, and had to be out by 8:30).
We have used this facility for past PCHEA events, and it
has been wonderful. We feel that it will offer need space
and allow more freedom to peruse the tables.
Along with the location change, we are also adding a
PCHEA members used book sale. This has been a
desire for may of us and it seems a good time to
combine it with the fair. If you should like, reserve a
table by Friday, July 31st, the cost is $5.oo.
Thank you,
Will and Nancy Schwab
groups.yahoo.com/group/pcheagroup
This is the address to our member only web-site; a variety of encouragement and information passes
around here that would otherwise be unknown to the group as a whole. For any of you who feel you
have been out of the loop and would like to learn how this works, there will be a Yahoo tutorial given at
the back to school fair, around 7:00.
For the already internet savvy – check online soon for the PCHEA waiver of liability and updated
membership form. These are also at homeschoolblogger.com/pchea (our open site). And, of course,
there will be hard copies available at the Back to School Fair.
NEW PCHEA HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
We are starting a PCHEA high school group which will culminate annually with a senior class graduation, the first being the class of 2010.
The purpose of the group is to allow our 9th-12th grade homeschoolers the opportunity of class identity, the formation of lasting friendships, social activities and an avenue for service in the community and to each other. Members of the senior class will hold offices and serve as the leaders of the group each year with the guidance of parent overseers. A group name, class colors, motto, scripture, etc. will be chosen by the young people. This year Ivy Poe with the help of Pam White will be the parent overseers.
The young people will meet to brainstorm activities and service projects for the upcoming year during the summer, one or two activities per month will be scheduled alternating social and service endeavors. A few meetings and/or activities will be designated senior only for the purpose of
senior class/graduation needs.
Oklahoma History
Check okhistory.org regularly for lesson plans, new exhibits, blog entries, reenactments, and special events. Classes or groups may order the history trunks that contain videos. Artifacts, games and activities. There is no charge if you pick up and return them. Beverly Mosman has Primary Sourceposters from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, with interesting pictures from the Canady collection, to give to anyone. Also, if you would like to have instructions on how to search for and view photos on the OK history website, email her – bmosman [at] okhistory [dot] org
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May. 20, 2009
May 2009 Newsletter
 
May 2009 Newsletter
2008 - 2009 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Donna Snyder
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
MAY-JUNE 2009
The annual PCHEA planning meeting . . .
Monday, June 1st , at the Shawnee Library.
Watch your emails for more information, but put the date on the calendar. This is your opportunity to be a part of planning what PCHEA will be doing next year. I encourage you to participate in the coming email survey and then come to the planning meeting to help get your ideas going. It is of great benefit when we can come up with activities and field trips and then have members who can work together in coordinating that event present to take it on. Remember the more people help out the more the group can offer.
Hello PCHEAs,
I am so excited that Will and Nancy Schwab are interested in becoming the new Coordinators for PCHEA. I have known the Schwabs since shortly after they moved here. They are an energetic couple who are serious about having a godly home and
training their children to serve the Lord. They are dedicated to homeschooling and have been increasing their leadership responsibilities since moving here. This last year, in addition to planning a field trip and putting together the awards
banquet, Nancy has done a fantastic job keeping the Mom’s Night Outs going. She has had topics relative to homeschooling and training our children ready each month. I truly
believe their willingness to take on this role is an answer to prayer. No one else has expressed interest in the role so unless anyone has any objections they will be officially introduced as the new leaders at the awards banquet this Monday, May 18th. Following is their profile for leadership. If anyone has any ideas, questions, or
concerns you can email me.
Many blessings,
Fredrick and Jeri Akin, current coordinators
Hi everyone,
We are the Schwabs and we would like to serve in leadership of PCHEA for the next term. We moved to Oklahoma from California 3 years ago. Will and I have been married for 15 years and have 4 awesome kids. Leah is 9 and loves arts and crafts and every living thing, Olivia is 6 and is an active girl, loves being silly, Dean is 3 and is "all boy" playing cowboys and army man, Audrey is 6 months and is a happy go lucky girl, so far.
We came to Oklahoma to have a lifestyle where Will could be more involved in the kid's lives and do some things he dreamed about, but could never do in California, such as buying rental homes and fixing them up. We are in the midst of fixing up a
home of our own with a little bit of land to start a mini farm on.
PCHEA has been such a blessing in our lives in many ways. We met some of our first friends out here through this group. I have enjoyed the wonderful emails telling me about field trips and book sales and various other interesting goings on. What we love most about PCHEA though, is the people. You all are caring, hardworking, and fun people. It is awesome to see the outpouring of answers to a question on email, how you all gather around hurting families, and how encouraging you all are during the struggles of homeschooling.
Will and I would like to have the opportunity to serve as leaders in PCHEA. We would like to see this group continue to meet needs and challenges as we grow and change. We want PCHEA to be a blessing as it has been to us. It should be a place of encouragement and support so that families can be successful in their homeschool endeavors. With that in mind, we need to hear from you. In the coming weeks we will be asking you for your input via an email survey. Between now and then, please be thinking, praying and talking about how PCHEA could best support your family. Think in terms of activities, resources and events that would enhance your
homeschooling experience.
We look forward to next year and to hearing from you. We'll be in touch.
Will and Nancy
Hello All,
This is really late coming....I have been so busy lately! I know we all are busy,
but I am so ready for summer break!!
As you all know it is that time again to bring new leadership to our group. I
am so excited that we have a wonderful couple like Will and Nancy to take over!
I know they will be great at the job!!
The treasurer job also needs to be replaced. I have been treasurer for two years now and am ready for a break! It is really an easy job! The most difficult part is at the beginning of the year when we have the back to school fair. The treasurer collects the dues. Then you make the deposits and keep the books. Please e-mail us if you think you could help out by taking over this job. I will be glad to help whoever takes over.
Thanks,
Kim VanBebber
Notes:
The Akins team and Teresa B. will work together in the supportive co-leader role for the upcoming year - Anyone interested in group leadership could take over this position next year as training for leader/coordinator.
Susan M. will have worked the newsletter two years this coming January. This is a non-leadership, continuous task with no specific term. If someone else is willing to do this, just say so and it’s yours.
PCHEA friends can order from Scholastic
catalogues during May and June. Call or
email Ivy Poe for a catalogue or info.
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Apr. 3, 2009
April 2009 Newsletter
APRIL 2009 Newsletter
2008 - 2009 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Donna Snyder
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 3rd – final PCHEA Skate Day party! 10:30-noon, RSVP
Tuesday, April 14th, 7:00, Mom’s Night Out,
May 1st,2nd - OCHEC Convention (online registration deadline, April 22)
Monday, May 18th - PCHEA annual Award Banquet
PCHEA annual End of the Year Awards Banquet coming up soon!
Monday, May 18th at 6:00, Lakeview Church of Christ, Shawnee
Please put this date on your calendar now and start thinking about the school year
and what milestones have occurred or what progress has been made. Awards can be given for anything that you deem worthy of acknowledgement, such as graduating kindergarten, learning to play an instrument, success in a particular subject, growing in character...it is up to each family to decide.
Let me know if you have a graduating kindergartner, we have hats if needed. Also let me know if there are any high school graduates.
Just come ready with your awards and a brief description for each. We will provide
tables for setting up a sample of the children's work and projects. It is really nice for
the children to see what others have done and to show off their hard work as well.
PCHEA will provide sandwiches, drinks and cake. You bring a side dish to share.
Please direct any questions to Nancy Schwab.
April P.E. at the OBU Wellness Center
Contact Cyndi Seeley.
Tuesday, April 14th, 7:00, is mom's night at Starbucks!
Contact Nancy Schwab
Final Skate Day for 08-09 School Year
Friday, April 3rd . . . Let's make it a party!!
Bring snacks and we will have a great time.
Please put it on your calendar now!
Watch your email for more details . . .
Star Skate in Shawnee (just southwest of 177 on 45th street)
10:30 am -12 noon, $5 per skater
Please RSVP for April 3rd:
Contact Ghislaine Washburn for more information.
Home-school Baseball
When: Starting on Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-8:00
and every Tuesday during the months of April and May.
Who: Open to all home-school boys and girls ages 6 and older.
Where: At Teresa Burnett’s home. Call for directions.
What to bring: All you need is a baseball glove. We will provide bats,
balls, and helmets. If you have a helmet that you like please bring it.
Cost: $10 (1 child); $20 (2 children); $25 (3 children); $30 (4 or more children)
All fees will be used to help purchase food for the end of the season family cookout.
If we decide to buy new team shirts you will be asked to pay for them separately.
If you have any questions please call Yvonna Bourlon.
Please leave a message and I’ll get back with you as soon as I can.
Hope to see you there!
2009 OCHEC Convention
1-2 May 2009, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City
Pre Register: $35.00/person, spouse free*; online deadline April 22.
(At-the-door registration is $45/person, spouse free*)
To register by mail, payment & registration form must be postmarked by April 18.
Name tags and convention information will NOT be mailed,
but will be available at the designated tables on site.
Registration confirmation will be sent electronically.
Pre-registration includes a two-day, all-access pass for one person
PLUS a two-day, all-access pass for spouse at no additional charge.
*Free pass not transferable — NO exceptions.
$1 Parking Coupons will be available on this website after April 1. Look for a link on the homepage after that date. ochec.com
Manhattan Masquerade: 2009 Junior/ Senior Banquet & Masquerade Ball
Home educated Juniors, Seniors, and their guests are invited to enjoy a delicious dinner, live DJ, and dancing! April 17th, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. – Midnight, at
The Beacon Club, 210 Park Av. (24th Floor of the Oklahoma Tower) Downtown OKC Tickets will not be available after April 10th.
Tickets: $50 for dinner/ball, and $45 for ball only. Guests are welcome, but tickets must be purchased by a home educated Junior or Senior. To purchase tickets, contact Anna Geary at anna_geary@mac.com or 405-315-2084.
8th Annual Home School Spring Formal: "Romeo & Juliet: A Love Story"
The Dominion House, 602 East College Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044.
Friday May 8th, 2009: Doors open at 7:30 p.m., Dance 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
$25 per person (through April 17th) $35 (after April 17th)
This is a prepaid event. No money will be taken at the door! Space is limited.
All payments must be sent by May 1st. This is a Closed event. If you leave, re-entry will not be permitted. Send checks payable to "Home School Spring Formal" with names of those attending, e-mail, and phone number to: Mrs. Lisa Rice, 6209 N. Midwest Blvd., Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
"High School Only" Event. . . Alumni Welcome. Formal Attire Required. If you are
interested in serving in any way please contact: Mrs. Debra Crow: 405-260-0791 or Mrs. Lisa Rice: 405-340-0069, lisa@ 6rices.com
Adult chaperones are asked to pre-pay $10 per couple to help offset costs.
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