PPEA- "Where Information and Experience come TOGETHER!
Jul. 28, 2008
GOING PLACES WITH THE PPEA!
GOING PLACES WITH THE PPEA!
When you become a member of the PPEA you receive many wonderful perks. Two very exciting ones are Exclusive MEMBER ONLY Field Trips and discounted membership to the FPEA enabling you to attend the biggest annual homeschool convention in the nation in Orlando Florida.
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Here are some of the planned PPEA field trips for the 2008-09 school year:
Ringling Musuem and Mansion Tour
Holocaust Museum
Devil Rays Stadium Tour
Bay News 9 Tour
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If you missed the 2007/08 FPEA Homeschool Convention you'll want to join early this year to receive a discounted attendance price. Join the PPEA and the FPEA together for one great low price. For more information visit www.ppea-homeschool.com and come by our information table and pick up a program to learn more about the convention.
2007/08 FPEA HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION
Our very own PPEA Support Group Leader and Chairperson, Mary Arnold spoke with Kim Coley, our District Director at the Leaders Conference. Check out the audio CD of their seminar from the PPEA Lending Library, Accepting Who "I" Am as a Homeschool Leader! (another great PPEA membership priviledge)
The PPEA has a brand new state of the art website. Come by and visit to see all the great things in store for you this new 2008/09 school year. You can join for the the discounted price of $35 until midnight August 12, 2008. Here is what you'll find at your new PPEA:
Calendar: Here you have a printable calendar with all the upcoming PPEA events. Stick it on your fridge, add your own personalized family activities and never miss another support group meeting again. Perspective--Our Newsletter: You not only will receive in your snail mail a monthly newsletter chock full of encouragement for your homeschool journey but it will be stored, right here on your website, for you to view and print anytime. What a blessing if you lose your print copy!
Photo Gallery: This one brings a smile to my face. Here you will find pictures of all our events. If you sign up to receive weekly e-mail updates you will be advised if there have been any additions to the gallery. Stop by now and see what fun we've already had. What a wonderful homeschool community we have!
Forum: This is going to be a favorite for all. It is a central, private place for you to find encouragement, information, friends, and fun. Come ask questions, give answers and just keep in touch until next month?s meeting. Our categories so far are:
Welcome and Intro-This is your first stop! Come and introduce yourself.
Adventures in Homeschooling-Post anything pertinent to curriculum / education / evaluations.
Homeschooling High Schoolers-Do you have a high schooler or soon to be one? This is your special place!
Homeschooling Special Needs-Do you have a child with a learning difference or you suspect the possibility?
Homeschooling "LIFEstyle"-This board is for discussions about homemaking, family, parenting and more.
Graduation Central-This is a closed forum for PPEA graduates and their families.
Field Trip Chatter-This forum is set up specifically for field trip discussions!
Praise and Prayer-This forum is for prayer, devotional shares and Praise!
Special Needs Children: Here you will find many places to get information and help with homeschooling your special needs child.
PPEA Lending Library: This is a great member perk. I believe we may be the only support group in our area that has a lending library for it's members. Here you will not only find information on the library guidelines but also a link to view our entire catalog. From time to time we will post book reviews from our library.
High School/College: Find up to date information to help you during the high school years.
Advertisements: Please come by and visit our advertisers. Those that offer discounts to our members will be noted. We are just starting the year out so this list will be updated as the year rolls on.
Graduation Station: This is a closed forum for PPEA Seniors and their families. Here you will find all the up to date information on graduation and high schooler and Senior events, such as, Grad night, Prom, Graduation, outings, etc.
Educational Resources: A collection of links to help you during your homeschool journey, from vendors to magazines, and every academic subject. This list will be continually updated through out the year.
Support Group Meeting: This is where you can find out what the subject of the support meeting will be. You can also sign up for child care for your children!
Monica's 411: Here you will find Family Friendly information that you may use at your own discretion. This page will be updated seasonally.
Classifieds: buy and sell your curriculum among PPEA members, local no shipping. How cool is that?
PPEA Directory: This is an amazing new perk for our members. With a click of your mouse you can find contact info for all your fellow members. You will also have the ability to upload pictures of your family. Show off what your kids are doing in school and check out what other families are up to. How wonderful to be able to put a face to a name. You may print your directory or just look up a person when needed. Being password protected will keep our directory from falling in the into the wrong hands. We look forward to visiting your family pages.
You will also find information about our History Fair, Science Fair, Annual Used Book Sale, Abstinence Workshop, and other events that we are able to sponsor throughout the year.
We will be at the Homeschool Fair in Largo, Fl. Come by and say hi and join the PPEA for a homeschool year full of fun activities and encouragement!
Camp is supposed to be fun, right? What could be more fun than spending some quality family time with the kids this summer at Camp WannaWatchaMovie.
No poison ivy. No sunburn. No bullies. Sounds like Camp WannaWatchaMovie is every kid's dream.
For a limited time only, all Kids movies – including New Releases – are just $1.99. That means a summer of great movies the family can enjoy together, without calamine lotion. Just head to your local, participating neighborhood BLOCKBUSTER® store.
June 9th – 14th; June 23rd – 28th; July 21st – 26th
9:30 am – 12:30 pm each week
Tour and Reception Saturday 9:45 am
Created in 1984, the Dalí Museum Junior Docent Program is a summer student program offered to children 9 to 13 years of age. The Junior Docents are trained in a one-week mini docent class where they receive personal attention as they learn about the collection. This program concludes with a public reception where the children conduct the tour,sharing their knowledge of Dalí and his paintings with the public. Junior docents are encouraged to put the information in their own words, helping them to appreciate art in new ways. They participate in fun, surreal-inspired activities; and they make new friends.
Ultimately, the Dalí Junior Docent Program benefits students by building self-esteem, enhancing their speaking skills, providing opportunities to verbalize personal choices, and bringing families into the museum to share in the students' accomplishments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/summercamp/
It's summertime and Vacation Bible School's are in full swing! When you visit our Family Calendar, you will find a list of VBS's in your area. This year's themes include VeggieTales, Outrigger Island, Rainforest Adventure, Power Lab and Custom Garage. If you're a church leader, make sure your VBS is listed, too! For fun and lots of adventure, check out what's happening on the Family Calendar... CLICK HERE.
There is always something exciting going on at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo.
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2008 with a series of special events and activities. From daytime events like Enrichment Day to wild nighttime events like Zoofari, there is something for everyone. All fundraising events support animal care and education programs at the Zoo, a nonprofit organization committed to excellence in conservation, education and research.
Summer Safari Night & Gator Falls Sneak Peek
Friday, June 13 from 5-8:30 p.m.
The Zoo stays open late with FREE rides after 5 p.m. Be among the first to ride Gator Falls water flume ride as a special "sneak peek" before the grand opening on Saturday, June 14! Guests can also enjoy special animal encounters, live entertainment and food and beverages from all the Zoo’s restaurants and snack stands. The Summer Safari Nights series is included in regular Zoo admission prices and is free for Zoo Pass holders.
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GATOR FALLS Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Be one of the first to hop in a log and experience the new Gator Falls water flume ride within the Lykes Florida Wildlife Center. Float down the “river” and explore native Florida with a 30-foot drop over a pair of white “albino” alligators. The first 500 guests through the front gate will recieve a commemorative Gator Falls t-shirt and unlimited access to the new ride for the day while wearing the shirt. See below for special admission offers running for Father's Day weekend.
Father’s Day Weekend at the Zoo
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
In honor of Father’s Day, dads receive FREE admission with the purchase of a full-priced child's admission ticket. (Child's ticket must be purchased on June 14 & 15 only. Offer not combinable with other discounts.)
International Young Eagles Day. Pilots make dreams of flight come true for young people at this free event open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albert Whitted Park. www.youngeagles.org
Largo Public Library's FREE Summer Reading Program
The Largo Public Library's free summer reading program entitled "Catch the Reading Bug" will begin registration on June 8th. Children will be encouraged to set a reading goal for the summer. Each week that they report their reading they will receive a prize and if they reach their reading goal they will be invited to an end of the summer celebration party. Every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. the library staff will present a program based on the "Catch the Reading Bug" theme and every Friday at 2:00 p.m. programs will feature an professional entertainer. Complete schedules and an online registration form is available online at www.largopubliclibrary.org as well as at the Children's Department of the library. The program is open to all children from birth to age twelve and includes independent readers as well as children being read to by an adult.
The Teen Room at the library will offer a summer reading inventive
program entitled "Metamorphosis". This program is open to teens from
ages thirteen to eighteen and includes weekly programs and prizes.
Details and online registration is also available online as well as in
the Teen Room of the library.
Scrapbook your portfolio, or your regular scrapbook OR just come to celebrate surviving another year!
You must signup EVERYONE who will be attending, so that we have enough chairs
(if there are no spaces left on the signup, that means the class is FULL).
Please remove your name if you find you cannot attend!
Responsible children over the age of 10 are welcome to attend
There is NO cost! EXCEPT
that you will need to purchase any consumable supplies (paper, stickers, etc) that you get at WhimSoDoodle--this includes anything that you or your children damage.
parking fees (parking meters are $.25/hr. with a 2 hour limit & garage parking is $1/hr or $5/day. Don't forget to carpool to save more!)
You can bring your own snack and scrapbooking supplies with you! Don't forget those pictures!
Tuesday, June 10th - Free Movie @ 10am & Astro Skate @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 17th - Free Movie @ 10am & North Shore Pool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 24th - Free Movie @ 10am & Seminole Lanes Bowling @ 1:30pm
July
Tuesday, July 1st - Free Movie @ 10am & St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, July 8th - Polynesian Putter Mini-Golf @ 10am & Walter Fuller
Pool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, July 15th - Free Movie @ 10am & Astro Skate @ 1:00pm
The week of July 21st-25th is VBS @ Calvary Chapel
Tuesday, July 29th - Free Movie @ 10am & North Shore Pool @ 1:00pm
August
Tuesday, August 5th - Free Movie @ 10am & St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 12th - Free Movie @ 10am & Walter Fuller Pool @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 19th - St. Pete Beach @ 1:00pm
Tuesday, August 26th - Walter Fuller Pool @ 1:00pm
When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
Our annual curriculum sale was great success and a lot of fun. If you didn't come and shop make a mental note to join us next year. It is one of the best PPEA member perks. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it sucess. Your PPEA board members are blessed to serve YOU and wish you a wonderful summer. See you at next school year's first PPEA meeting August 12th, 2008.
SCIENCE AND HISTORY ROOM, AND VOLUTEERS
OUR LOVELY EVENT COORDINATOR AND WEB MASTER
VOLUNTEER CASHIERS
UNIT STUDIES, BIBLE, MUSIC, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, GAMES, PARENT HELPS, THIS ROOM WAS PACKED WITH MATERIALS
SORTING OUR MEMBERS MATERIALS INTO DESIGNATED ROOMS
OUR READERS ROOM EVIDENCES THAT HOMESCHOOLERS READ A LOT!
TONS OF FREE STUFF
OUR PRECIOUS REGISTRAR
MATH GALORE
LIKE CLOCKWORK, THE SHOPPERS LINED UP AT OPENING TIME
What aWONDERFUL time we had at the Barb Mesh Workshop!She was cooking with GAS! She always does a good job but, you could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit empowering her! My favorite Barb Quote this time was, "When you see Poop, Look for the Pony"! In other words, something good always comes out of something bad.
We had over 40 in attendance, the largest one thus far. Barb provided each of us with a book chock full of everything you need to know to prepare you’re your high school student for their journey through highschool and beyond.It was so inspiring to have all the information broken down for us with procedures, references, sample pages, and stories. Her stories provided us with encouragement, laughter, and a “how to”.Her sweet humble spirit was evident throughout.
Do you want to learn about establishing college credit, graduation requirements, dual enrollment, record keeping, transcripts and portfolios? The PPEA will be sponsoring another “Getting Through Highschool and Beyond” Workshop in the future. Join the PPEA for this and more great events coming exclusively for the PPEA 2008/2009 school year!
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to make this event a success.
Neoka, you did such an amazing job putting it together. Thank you for all the time you invested in this while finishing up your school. It went flawlessly.
Thank you Joe and Lynn Sowers for all your hard work setting up, tearing down tables, doing sound, etc..., not to mention hosting at your church, Grace Brethren!
Once again, just like every other event..., We are Better Together!
You are invited to the PPEA Annual Curriculum Sale
Shop for books, teaching materials and educational toys
Saturday, May 3rd
First Baptist Church
5495 Park Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Please note that we only accept checks for payment; no cash or credit.
As a PPEA member benefit the first 2 hours of the sale, beginning at 12:30 pm, is for members only. The sale is open to the general public beginning at 2:30 pm. till 4:30 pm. No children under the age of 14 will be allowed to enter the sale. Many tables full of materials.
It was a night to remember. What great fun we all had. There was laughter, music, some tears (from proud parents). It was an incredible blessing to see the Lord manisfest Himself so creatively through His children. I long to see where these first steps will take them as they continue to take baby steps in honoring their parents and the Lord with their gifts.
We will have a short video presentation of the event put together by two of our teen volunteers to showcase their talent as they hold on to a vision of filmaking for christ Glory.
As we closed out our year with the "ANNUAL PPEA TALENT SHOW" we hope and pray that you and your family have a peaceful and relaxing summer.
Remember to check out our website and blog from time to time to find out the new location of our South County Meetings! Mark your calendars now for our first meeting of next year....., Tuesday August 12th!
COMING SOON:
PPEA Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony
The PPEA member e-group will be having upcoming information on a homeschool portfolio scrapbook day.
Come celebrate Homeschooling Success! Whether you are just starting homeschooling or almost at the finish line, the graduation ceremony will be a blessing to you. Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of your PPEA seniors and their families.
Invite your homeschooling skeptical friends and family members, they will be impressed with our graduates. You will leave encouraged and with a renewed vision for finishing the task God has set before you.
Our Big Annual Talent Show and Exhibit in Just Three Days!
Our Big Annual Talent Show and Exhibit
In Just Three Days!
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
7-9 PM
Glad Tidings Church
4200 17th Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
What a great way to end the school year at PPEA's Talent Show and Exhibit. A night where our kids will showcase their gifts and talents for their friends and family's delight. Please join other fellow homeschool families in our community.
Talent Portion is closed, but we still want you to come and support our homeschoolers!
Please contact Sharon Lewis rexandsharon@clearsurfusa.com ASAP if you would like to have your child's work displayed..., (art projects/history fair/ science fair/ Lego)
Stop by our registration table where you will be able to register for the Barb Mesh Highschool and Beyond Workshop.
You will also be able to sign up for the
Home Grown Kids Summer Fun Events and Park Days.
PPEA LENDING LIBRARY:
Please return all borrowed books at this meeting. If you would like to pick up the books you so graciously donated, you must pick them up at this meeting. If you will not be able to attend please contact Lynn Sowers stpete@ppea-homeschool.com to make arrangements for pick up.
What great ideas were shared in our round table discussion. Being we are all homeschoolers at the meeting we understand the unexpected and this meeting was full of the unexpected. From forgetting the meeting was happening, to the door not getting opened on time and to the list of ideas being left at home, it still went on. With all that said, it still was still a GREAT meeting. Full of ideas with small cost and many that were free. Thank you to all those who came and made this meeting a success.
This blog is dedicated to the Pinellas Parents Education Association, One of the oldest and largest Support Groups in the State of Florida! This blog is meant to be an informative experience to aid and encourage families in their homeschool journey.
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