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Dec. 15, 2009

Thank Our Military: XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL!! See Link

Thank you to my cousin, Sue, who sent this.


XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL!!

      

If you go to this web site www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and

Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently

serving in  Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a

member of the armed services.  NOTE THAT A LOT OF THE WORLD IS TAKING ADVANTAGE
OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THANK YOU SO IT’S A LITTLE SLOW SO I RECOMMEND
YOU DO IT FROM HOME.

      

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!!  It

is FREE and it only takes a second.

      

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?  

      

Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know

we are behind them.

      

This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you.

Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to

do.  We can never say enough thank you's.

      

Thanks for taking to time to support our military!

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Dec. 8, 2009

Home School Fridays at YMCA Camp Seymour, Pierce/Kitsap County Areas

Home School Fridays at YMCA Camp Seymour

Winter / Spring 2010

Choose one day each month starting in January

Facilitated by professional Camp Seymour Naturalists

Classes:

Classes change each month, but always mix environmental education and outdoor recreation.  Based on parent feedback, this year we are going to offer two dates each month...a Friday and a Monday.  Please choose only one date to attend as we will do the same program for both days each month.  There wasn’t a second open date in March or May on our calendar, so there is only one option in those months. 

Program Goals and Philosophy:

This program is designed for a home-school student to meet the following goals: 1) develop relationships with other home-school students and camp staff, 2) have fun while experiencing hands-on environmental education taught by professional naturalists, and 3) learn outdoor and recreational skills in a safe setting.  To meet these goals, we have a low student to staff ratio by limiting the number of participants to 30, have the same few naturalists lead every program, and encourage students to attend each month by varying the classes and having a whole lot of fun!      

Spring Dates and Themes[1]:

Jan 25th or 29th: Monster Day! 

Squid & Sasquatch!  We’ll focus on one real life monster and one mythical monster.  In Camp’s famous Squid Dissection class, kids get to learn all about cephalopods through HANDS-ON investigation of wild caught squid.  In our Sasquatch class, students will employ the scientific method to explore Sasquatch habitat and discover what Sasquatch would eat to survive.  Maybe we’ll even see a Sasquatch in Camp’s old forest? 

 

Feb 12th or 15th: Adventure Day! 

Put on your adventure hats and get ready to tackle Camp Seymour’s 37 foot tall climbing wall!  We’ll also take out our 16 passenger “Big Canoes” for a ride around Glen Cove and maybe even venture into Henderson Bay. 

 

March 12: Wildlife Ecology!

Camp Naturalists will lead the students in several fun activities that involve ecological concepts like predator/prey relationships, food chains, skull identification and more!

 

April 19th or 23rd : Wilderness Day! 

What would you do if you became lost in the wilderness?  Students will learn about shelter building, fire building, the 10 essentials, edible plants, and the wilderness ethic.  The plan is to spend the whole four hours in the undeveloped part of Camp Seymour.  Students may even cook part of their lunch over an open fire.  Take only pictures, leave only footprints!

 

May 14th: Recreation Day! 

Waterfront, Archery, low tide beach walk, Marine Science Touch Tanks and Reptiles all will be open on this day.  Go where you like! 

 

Basic Schedule

9:45 -10:00                Arrive at Camp Seymour at the upper parking lot

10:15               Class 1 –

11:45               Lunch

12:45              Class 2 –        

2:00                Head to the upper parking lot to be picked up.

                        We’ll see you next time!!!!!

 

We will accept the first 30 kids per session that sign up.  The $20 daily fee includes program by two Camp Seymour Naturalists, program supplies and lunch.  Please include an additional $4 for a limited YMCA membership, if not a YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties member.  Pre-pay for the entire spring season and receive a 10% discount (no refunds).  Parents can participate for free and eat lunch for $8.00.  $3 per sibling discount.  Five year olds and under with constant parental supervision are welcome for free and can eat lunch for $2.  

 

Please call or e-mail Scott Gjertson, Outdoor and Environmental Education Director at YMCA Camp Seymour to register.

(Note: online registration not available)

 

Scott Gjertson

Outdoor and Environmental Education Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Camp Seymour

9725 Cramer Rd KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

253-460-8890
www.campseymour.org

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

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Dec. 4, 2009

"Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My! - Take Two!", Dec. 5, 2009 Web Seminar ALL OVER

Posted in High School
 I enjoyed listening to this and took notes yesterday. Lee Binz is airing this again Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2009. She recommends listening to this before your students enter the high school years but it's good information if they are already in high school too.
Webinar
Encore on
Saturday!

Webinar Encore!
"Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My! - Take Two!"
 
Dear Homeschool Parent,
 
Our Thursday webinar was a HUGE hit, but a number of you wrote to say you were unable to attend because of last minute interruptions.  

Good news!  We have decided to hold this webinar again on Saturday from 9 - 10 AM (Pacific Time).   "Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My!"  will be repeated this weekend at this time:

9:00-10:00 Pacific
10:00 - 11:00 Mountain
11:00 - 12:00 Central
12:00 - 1:00 Eastern
Find your time zone

Register for the Webinar here
Registration

The HomeScholar Total Transcript Solution is now available for purchase online!


http://www.thehomescholar.com/easy-truth.php

PS.  If you missed out on our launch event on Thursday, but are still thinking about getting the Total Transcript Solution, make sure you tune into the webinar on Saturday.  We are cooking up a big surprise!
Blessings,
Lee
The HomeScholar
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Dec. 3, 2009

Camp Seymour YMCA Pierce and Kitsap Counties News, Dec. 2009

Hello Camp Seymour H.S. families!

 

Tomorrow is our last H.S. Friday of 2009.  For the last two years, our December date had been cancelled because of snow!   So I moved it from mid-December (when we have a greater chance of seeing spawning chum salmon and also a greater chance of snow) to December 4th (when it’s less likely we’ll see actual salmon spawning or snow).  Nonetheless, our salmon class is fun and interactive and will go on tomorrow.  Sarah and James will also teach our newly re-charged marine invertebrates class in our newly renovated marine science center.    Be prepared to spend some, but not all of the day outside.

 

If you want to expand your day a bit and continue with the educational theme, we have a great local salmon hatchery.  Look for the Minter Creek hatchery on the state website http://wdfw.wa.gov/hat/hat-main.htm

 

FYI:  There is a school of 100 6th graders that has been at Camp Seymour since Tuesday.  We’ll overlap lunch with them a bit.  The H.S. lunch will start at 11:30 and the school’s lunch will start at 12:00.  So about the time we’re wrapping up, the school will just be starting.  It should work out ok, but we’d love your help if you can keep your kids at the tables until you’re whole family is ready to go outside…with 180 people in the dining hall it’s important to limit the traffic.  We also will not be serving hot chocolate tomorrow.  I know it’s become quite a H.S. tradition and something the kids look forward to, but we don’t allow the school kids to have it…so in the interest of not upsetting a lot of 6th graders who need fairness in their lives, we’re shutting down the hot coco tomorrow.  If you’d like to bring your own hot coco packets and use our hot water, that’s fine.  Please just make sure that it’s an adult getting the hot water not a child.  Thanks for your understanding. 

 

You only need to respond to this e-mail if you reserved a spot and can’t make it.

 

Finally, I have not set 2010 dates and themes yet.  I would love to hear your feedback tomorrow.  What do you want to see more of…less of?  Any new activities / concepts you’d like us to cover? 

Scott Gjertson
Outdoor and Environmental Education Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Camp Seymour

9725 Cramer Rd KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

253-460-8890
www.campseymour.org

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

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Nov. 30, 2009

Do Real Things Workshops Schedule & Contest, Western WA Areas

 
 

Do Real Things

http://dorealthings.com/

 

·        This month we are giving away free workshop tuition to 2 students through our December Contest.

·        Free Youth Condensed Workshops are now offered for school or co-op groups of 20 or more students at their location.

·        A Free “How to Create a Science Fair Project” Workshop will be held in Keyport and another is being planned in Federal Way.

·        New Youth Workshops have been added and include one Saturday workshop.

 

See below for more details……

 

December Contest

Free tuition to any January workshop will be given to 2 students!

To enter the contest students simply e-mail a description of something that they are doing, creating, or inventing.

The description can be written by the student or their parent  (include pictures if possible) or the description can be a 1-3 minute video. 

Entries must be e-mailed by Dec. 15th to larry@dorealthings.com

 

 

Free Youth Condensed Workshops

We will travel to your school or co-op in Renton, Kent, Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way or Maple Valley to provide a free 1-hour Condensed Workshop to groups of 20 or more students.

This workshop covers Small Engine Basics and Electrical Basics. We schedule 2 free Condensed Workshops per month and are available Tuesdays - Thursdays.

http://dorealthings.com/Free_Workshops.html

 

 

Free “How to Create a Science Fair Project” Workshop

Tuesday, Jan. 19th, 2010 7 p.m.

15270 Washington Ave NE, Keyport, WA

http://dorealthings.com/Free_Workshops.html

 

 

Youth Workshops

Monday Workshops

     12/7/09 Digital Electronics – Five Openings Left

     1/11/10 Electrical Circuits and Home Wiring

     1/18/10 Home Repair

     1/25/10 Car Maintenance

Saturday Workshop

     1/30/10 Small Engine Maintenance & Repair

http://dorealthings.com/Youth_Workshops.html

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Nov. 25, 2009

Let It Snow Ball and Swing Dance, Dec. 4th, South Bay Grange, WA

Let It Snow Ball and Swing Dance 
Friday Dec 4th  7-10 pm
South Bay Grange  at South Bay & Sleater-Kinney Road Lacey
 casual attire-not  a formal or costume dance
admission:
      a new or gently used toy per person -  
donated to Capitol Kids Connection foster kids program or
the Mixx 96.1 Wrapping Up the Holidays Toys  for Tots program.
Please consider if you would like the item your giving as the only gift  you receive for the holidays, 
also if donating Dollar store toys please bring 5 .
     or $5 per person ($2 goes towards rental fees - $3 goes to wish list gifts for foster children)
please contact Deann at dablefty@gmail for specific wish list gifts ideas
 or bring an unwrapped gift of your choice 
***gift cards and movie or I-tunes cards are always always appreciated ****
 
contact Dance committee members for info:  Scott B. 704-9784, Misha C. 791-6197,
Sydney and Jordan G. 753-5717, Max M. 866-0228, or Abbey P. 456-4693
 
punch and water provided,  please bring a snack to share

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Nov. 25, 2009

Celebrate His Birth, A Nativity Ballet, Tacoma, WA

M E T R O P O L I T A N B A L L E T O F T A C O M A
5435 SOUTH TACOMA WAY TACOMA, WA 98409
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DAMARIS CAUGHLAN
November 10, 2009
Greetings!
Please join us in inviting others to our free Nativity Ballet,
Celebrate His Birth, choreographed to tell of the Savior’s
birth. There will be three performances at Curtis High
School Theatre, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m., and December 6th at 2:00 p.m.
MBT will gratefully accept good will donations for
theatre costs at the performances, but our true intention
s to gift others with this special performance. My hope
and desire is to not only have family and friends come
to see our dancers, but to use this ballet to reach out
to the community and touch those that do not
know the Lord.
Tickets are available now. We ask that you come to the
studio to get your tickets. If you have a large group of 20
or more, MBT will mail them to you.
My hopes for this year’s production of Celebrate His Birth
John 3:30 says, "He must increase, I must decrease."
This is a passage in the Bible where John the Baptist
was speaking of himself decreasing and Jesus increasing.
Disciples of John the Baptist were going over to Jesus and
they were jealous. John the Baptist knew his position and
that it was to be a light pointing to Christ.
Have you ever lost focus of what you were doing, or been
so focused on something else that your true aim gets lost?
My aim for Celebrate His Birth is that it is a ballet that brings
glory to God, and is done so with grace and humility.
Everyday, I should be remembering that I need God to
get me and MBT there. My hope is that this Nativity Ballet
helps others come to know God and hear of the Good News.
Please pray: that I and MBT are like a candle decreasing as
God's light increases, that my aim and focus stay true, and
that God will use the ballet in a powerful way.
Please pass this letter on to friends, family and church!
Sincerely,
Damaris Caughlan
Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma
Artistic Director
253.318.3888
mbtballet.damaris@earthlink.net
MBT supports artistic growth and nurtures physical,
emotional and spiritual well being through dance.
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Nov. 23, 2009

Black Friday Sale, The Old Schoolhouse Store, November 2009

Special Announcement-Our biggest gift pack is coming. Click Here.
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Nov. 21, 2009

Christian Heritage Newsletter, November 2009

Wanted: 2010 CH Conference Performers

 


Overman Family-08 CH Conf

 


CHRISTIAN HERITAGE invites home educated students & families to perform

  • at its annual state conference, April 22-24, 2010.
  • for general sessions and Friday evening’s Family Night

If you know talented young people or families who could bless us at the conference, please urge them to apply.

Those interested can submit an audition tape by February 19, 2010.

For more information click here:

 


D Pollock-09 CH Conf (2)

 


It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High;
To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,
And Thy faithfulness by night,
With the ten-stringed lute, and with the harp;
With resounding music upon the lyre.
For Thou, O LORD, hast made me glad by what Thou hast done,
I will sing for joy at the works of Thy hands.
How great are Thy works, O LORD!

(Psalms 92:1-5)

 


 


November 19, 2009

Calendar at a Glance

H-S Day at the Capitol

FEBRUARY 25, 2010 – Thursday
Register Now!
And sign up NOW to make HOME MADE PIES for our legislators!

2010 State Conference

April 22-24th, 2010
Overlake Christian Church
Redmond, WA
SPEAKERS:
Ken Ham, Kevin Swanson, Brian & Betsy Ray, Wade Myers, Douglas Bond, CollegePlus!, Cyndi Ringoen, Mary Craig,
CH Chorale … and more!

Support Group Support

Support Group Workshops
at April 22-24, 2010
Annual CH Conference

Open to All Interested

2010 Father-Son Retreat

4:00 p.m. Sept. 9, 2010
1:00 p.m. Sept. 11, 2010
Camp Gilead – Carnation, WA
Check back for Details!
Past Retreat CD’s Available!

2010 Mother-Daughter Teas

October 9, 2010 at the Tacoma Landmark Convention Center
October 16, 2010 at the Spokane Athletic Club
Check back for Details!

Past M-D Tea CD’s Available

Contact Us

Contact Info

Christian Heritage
25 Geissler Rd.
Montesano, WA 98563


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Nov. 18, 2009

Annual Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol & Celebration “Under the Dome”, February 25th, 2010

Annual Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol & 
 Celebration “Under the Dome” 

Thursday February 25, 2010
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 Hosted by the Christian Homeschool Network & Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington

 Pre-registration is now open: http://www.chnow.org/page68.aspx.   

 
 Come and celebrate with us “Under the Dome” 

 


 

Thursday February 25, 2010
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 Hosted by the Christian Homeschool Network & Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington

 Pre-registration is now open: http://www.chnow.org/page68.aspx.   

 

 
 Come and celebrate with us “Under the Dome” 

 

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Nov. 13, 2009

King County 4-H Tack Sale, November 21, 2009, Enumclaw, WA


 

King County 4-H Tack Sale is just over a week away.
Clean out your tack room or stuck up for Christmas!
· Saddles
· Bridles
· Blankets
· Show Clothes
· Eng/West
· And More!

The sale is on Saturday, November 21.
The sale will be at Enumclaw Middle School,
located at 550 Semanski Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022.
(The school is just off Highway 410 near Buckley.)
This event will be the only major fundraiser for the
King County horse program during the 2009-2010 4-H year.
Please come support 4-H youth development by joining us
as a buyer or a seller (or both!)

We anticipate having consignments to fit all price ranges.
Whether you're looking for an inexpensive show outfit or
preparing for national-level breed shows,
make this sale your first stop.

For the best deals, buy a $10 early bird pass and get in
at 7:30 a.m. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.
Anyone can buy or sell.
Checks, debit cards, and credit cards will be accepted.

Consignments will be taken on Friday beginning at 4 p.m.
(See consignment guidelines on our website www.kc4-hhorse.com)
If you plan to consign more than 75 items, please schedule an
appointment with Sheilla Hagedorn at 253-630-5353.
The consignment fee for sold items is 18%.
Unsold items will need to be picked up after the
sale from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

You can download a flyer with more details at www.kc4-hhorse.com.
Or, you can contact me with questions.
Carina Davis 253-569-2994

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Nov. 13, 2009

Circle C Adventures, BOOKS TO GIVEAWAY


 
 

NEWS FROM THE "RANCH" FOR NOVEMBER 2009:

From Susan Marlow, author of wholesome books for kids,
teacher and veteran homeschooling mom in
Washington State!

 A giveaway for E-zine subscribers only!

HOWDY!

It's been three months and I’ve decided it’s time for another
giveaway. A Journey Through Learning sent me a number
of their fantastic lapbooks to use in a few “gift sets” of
Circle C Adventures books. I thought a drawing would be a
nice idea as we get closer to Christmas. And speaking of
Christmas, CBD offers a great deal on the set of four CCA books,
even better than what I can offer on my website.
If you’re interested, go here:
CBD

Also, I just created a book trailer previewing
Book 5, Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure.
The book is due to be released in February.
I’d love it if you took a peek at the trailer.
Just click here: 

TROUBLE WITH TREASURE TRAILER
.

 

 


OK, now on to the drawing! I have books and lapbooks available

for these three books:

Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home

Andrea Carter and the Dangerous Decision

Andrea Carter and the Family Secret

(Sorry, I don’t have any lapbooks left
for Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers).

To enter the drawing, all you have to do is reply to this e-zine,
telling me which book/lapbook set you’d like to win.

I’ll draw the winning email “reply” next Friday, November 20th.
I will then contact the winner for their mailing address.
If you would like to know who won, you can email me for
the winner’s name after next Friday.

Good luck and hope to hear from you soon! 

From: "Susan Marlow" <susankmarlow@comcast.net>


Susan

 

 From: "Susan Marlow" <susankmarlow@comcast.net>

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Nov. 12, 2009

Mock Trial and Youth Legislature Advisors, YMCA Conference on National Affairs, Olympia, WA

 

 

Mock Trial and Youth Legislature Advisors,

 

Please encourage at least one of your students to apply to be part of the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs!  It truly is an amazing educational experience – and one they will never forget. 

 

Applications are due Thursday, November 19th.  They can be mailed or emailed to the Youth & Government office.  Applicants must currently be enrolled in grades 9-12 or equivalent and be a current participant in a Washington State Mock Trial team or Youth Legislature delegation.

 

Several students have raised concerns about the $1200 registration for CONA.  If paying this is an issue please have students contact me to discuss fundraising options.

 

If you or your students have questions regarding the CONA program please contact me or visit the CONA website at www.ymcacona.org.  

 

 

 

Sarah Clinton
Program Director
YMCA Youth & Government

[P. ( 360-357-3475] [F. 6 360-753-4615]

[*youthandgovpdir@qwestoffice.net] [üwww.youthandgovernment.org]

[-P.O. Box 193, Olympia, WA 98507]

[H509 12th Street, SE, Suite 19, Olympia, WA 98507]

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Nov. 12, 2009

Mock Trial and Youth Legislature Advisors, YMCA Conference on National Affairs, Olympia, WA

 

 

Mock Trial and Youth Legislature Advisors,

 

Please encourage at least one of your students to apply to be part of the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs!  It truly is an amazing educational experience – and one they will never forget. 

 

Applications are due Thursday, November 19th.  They can be mailed or emailed to the Youth & Government office.  Applicants must currently be enrolled in grades 9-12 or equivalent and be a current participant in a Washington State Mock Trial team or Youth Legislature delegation.

 

Several students have raised concerns about the $1200 registration for CONA.  If paying this is an issue please have students contact me to discuss fundraising options.

 

If you or your students have questions regarding the CONA program please contact me or visit the CONA website at www.ymcacona.org.  

 

 

 

Sarah Clinton
Program Director
YMCA Youth & Government

[P. ( 360-357-3475] [F. 6 360-753-4615]

[*youthandgovpdir@qwestoffice.net] [üwww.youthandgovernment.org]

[-P.O. Box 193, Olympia, WA 98507]

[H509 12th Street, SE, Suite 19, Olympia, WA 98507]

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Nov. 10, 2009

First Class Homeschool Ministries Weekly Newsletter, Nov. 10, 2009

fchm logo-decade
 
The FCHM Weekly
Encouragement for Homeschooling Families
November 10, 2009
In This Issue
New Co-ops
Find out more
Discipling the Next Generation
Benefit Update
2009 Co-op Leader's Conference
 We're Growing!
2009 Benefit Dinner
Welcome
New Co-ops!


Big Lake, AK
Plainview, IL
Seattle, WA
Middleburg, FL
Terrell, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Grant County, WA
Leesburg, FL
Does your church have a ministry for homeschoolers?
2009 Benefit Dinner
New and Existing Co-ops are Welcome at FCHM!

Whether you need to start, grow, or revitalize your homeschool ministry, FCHM is here for you.

Our mission is to help homeschooling families through building a network of homeschool cooperatives in partnership with local churches.


Would you like more information on how you can start an FCHM chapter in your church?

CLICK HERE

FCHM highly recommends The Old Schoolhouse™ Magazine!

Click on the image to learn more.





Upcoming Events

2009 FCHM Leader's Summit - Saturday November 14th - All Day -
Parental Rights Amendment Meeting: To be announced

2009 Benefit Dinner Discipling the Next Generation
by Jay and Heidi St. John

"A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher."  Luke 6:10


People often ask us why we are so passionate about supporting homeschoolers.  Our answer is simple:  because today's parents are discipling the next generation.  As we said last week, education is discipleship.  It matters.  God's word says that when students are through with their education, they will be like their teachers. 

In a culture of moral relativism, homeschooling parents are making a difference.  They are having an impact on the social and spiritual landscape of the next generation.  It is our desire that pastors would seize this opportunity and support homeschooling parents.  That's the heart behind the work we do at First Class Homeschool Ministries.

First Class is more than a wonderful, well-organized homeschool co-op program.  It's not simply a "how-to" book on running a co-op or an amazing online database.  It is a life-changing ministry that is helping churches offer real, tangible suppot tomhomeschooling parents as they train and nurture the next generation in the ways of the Lord.

These families are doing an amazing work.  We hope you'll catch the vision, too, and join us in our our efforts to make ministry to homeschooling families a priority for churches everywhere.

Request an information pack from FCHM on how you can start or become an FCHM co-op by
clicking this link.





Jay and Heidi St. John have six children who range in age from 4 to 18.  Their desire to see churches reach out in support of homeschooling families prompted them to found First Class Homeschool Ministries.   For more information on First Class or to contact the St. Johns, please send feel free to send them an email or call 360-326-8826.
transparent background  2009 Benefit Answers Prayer
Struggling Economy Doesn't Matter to God!

As we planned this year's FCHM Benefit it was our prayer that the Lord would help us share our vision in a clear and direct way that people would understand.

The Lord answered the prayer that our vision would resonate with those in attendance, and approximately 50 families made  pledge commitments totaling more than $2000 monthly. By working together for a common, God-inspired purpose those 50 families have made it possible for us to hire our first-ever FCHM employee.

Those who attended the Benefit met Nicole Swaim who is now working 25-hours a week in our US-Digital Outreach Center offices. We are so grateful to the Lord and to those who committed to make this milestone possible and we pray that the Lord will richly ble
2009 Benefit Dinnerss each family whose pledge helped answer our prayers.

Nicole's work is vital as she is the primary support for the dozens of FCHM volunteers. 

Thank you for helping us support homeschooling families everywhere!

2009 Benefit Dinner
2009 FCHM Leader's Conference


At First Class, we're passionate about ministry to homeschooling families.  FCHM co-ops are not simply homeschool cooperatives that are structured well and run effectively - they are life-changing ministries.

First Class Homeschool Ministries annual leadership conference is this coming Friday!

Just a few of the topics we'll be covering:


*Effective Leadership*
*Bookkeeping*
*Non-profit rules*
*Functioning as a ministry of a church*
*Choosing leadership team members*
...
and more!

November 13-14
Vancouver, WA

US Digital Outreach Center


Cost is just $20/person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

If you're part of an FCHM Co-op leadership team, register online today!

REGISTER TODAY
See you there!
 
 
 
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Nov. 10, 2009

ACTS Homeschool Cooperative in the The Puyallup Herald News

 ACTS Home School Cooperative made the news.
Here's the link to the story from The Puyallup Herald:
 
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Nov. 10, 2009

18 FREE Downloads From The Art of Billy, Homeschool Dad and Artist in the United Kingdom

http://www.billyart.co.uk/stepping_stones/free_coloring_sheets.html

Free 'Stepping Stones' Coloring Sheets by Billy Share

The first available are from 'Your education is your life - Guard it well' and 'Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord' by Billy. Taken from the limited edition fine art prints and the original oil on canvas paintings.

If the above blue hyperlinks do not work you might have to copy/paste the following links to your
browser to access The Art of Billy:

http://www.billyart.co.uk/education/education.html


http://www.billyart.co.uk/stepping_stones/free_coloring_sheets.html
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Nov. 6, 2009

Home Economics Curricula on SALE at The Schoolhouse Store

Cooking, sewing, homesteading products on sale for one week only. Click here.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
 
 

Teaching your children how important it is to know how to do things around the house can be a challenge. The good news is that there are a lot of creative ways to make that challenge fun. The Schoolhouse Store has many great items for you to use for your home economics lessons.  This sale lasts for a week, so take a look at what great items we have on sale.

Incorporate some hands-on learning as you prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy a Thanksgiving unit study by sewing Thanksgiving play outfits or completing fun pioneer-related crafts from Corps of Rediscovery. Ready your home with open house ideas, home organization and cleaning resources, and recipes!

Don't forget, there's ALWAYS free shipping at the Schoolhouse Store.

Teaching Good Things
20% Off

Teaching Good Things

Save 20%
when you buy
any of the following items by Teaching Good Things.

At a fraction of the cost of taking classes, you can learn the basic techniques in the privacy and convenience of your own home.

Basic Crochet DVD

With this 70-minute DVD, you will learn all the basic stitches to crochet and how to read a pattern. You will learn about the different types of yarn and the difference in the sizes of hooks.

E-Book: What to Do When Your Daughter Hates Being in the Kitchen

This is an E-Book that gets right to the point of purpose and attitude. It is also filled with hands-on ideas to encourage daughters to enjoy working in the kitchen.

Buy Now

Brinsea Products Inc.
Save $15-$30


Corps of Re-Discovery
Save!


Pioneer Craft Pack

Take advantage of this
excellent sale price on this
Home Economics Craft Pack. $27.99 for 6 items in all!

Home Economics Craft Pack

This pack includes:
  • Cornhusk Doll Kit
  • Drop Spindle Kit
  • Patchwork Quilt Kit
  • Clothespin Doll Kit
  • Coin Pouch Kit
  • Pioneer Felt Ball Kit
See our TOS interview with the Newton Family of Corps of Re-Discovery HERE!

Buy Now
Kap & Pen Publications
$5.00 for E-Book set

Kap & Pen Publications



Over half off on this fabulous E-Book set!



E-Book: Kitchen & Cooking Terminology & Grains Unit Study Combo


This unit study combination is a great complement to any home economics course. The Kitchen Cooking & Terminology study covers over 300 kitchen and cooking terms that one might come across in preparing a recipe and the Grains unit study is a study in 5 sections. These sections include an overview of grains in general; rice; rye, Kamut, triticale and spelt; barley, oats, buckwheat, and flax; and finally corn, amaranth, quinoa, millet, and teff.



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The Urban Homemaker
Save 30-50%

 
Trigger Memory Systems - 20% off

Trigger Memory Systems


Save 20% on any Clean N' Flip item, or combo set!

Clean N' Flip Bedroom Cleaning for Kids

This cute, sturdy, spiral-bound, 8.5" X 5.5" flipchart walks children quickly and easily through the process of cleaning their room. It takes an overwhelming process and breaks it down into simple parts. Complete a step and flip the page. The fun, simple pictures (illustrated by one of our children!) make it easy for even pre-choolers to use. A little bit of direction makes life much easier!

Clean N' Flip Zone Cleaning for Kids

Take advantage of this innovative chore system set and have your home ship-shape! The step-by-step illustrations make it easy--even preschoolers can succeed! Simply flip to the first page in the laminated flipchart and follow the illustrated instructions. Mark with a check when completed and flip to the next page.

Children love knowing exactly what to do and enjoy the immediate sense of accomplishment as they flip the page.

Clean N' Flip Laundry for Kids

This cute, sturdy, spiral-bound, 8.5" X 5.5" flipchart walks children through the process of doing laundry by breaking it down into step-by-step instructions. Complete a step and flip the page. The fun, simple pictures make it easy!

Clean N' Flip Zone & Room Cleaning Combo


Clean N' Flip Zone, Room, & Laundry Cleaning Combo


See our TOS interview with Jennie von Eggers, Marillee Flanagan, and Dena Wood of Trigger Memory Systems HERE!

Buy Now

Homestead Originals - Save 20%

Homestead Originals

Save 20% on these 2 E-Books by Homestead Originals.


E-Book: Homestead Simplicity: A Primer

Homestead Simplicity: A Primer shares helps for the keeper of the home! We like to keep it simple around here, and while I also want the best for my family, sometimes striking a balance between the two can be difficult at best. Join us as we share some simple hints, tips and recipes along with a little inspiration to add a little "Homestead Simplicity" to your life! Natural cleaning recipes, cooking from scratch (easily!), planning/stocking your pantry, and loving care for your homestead and those in it.

Homestead Simplicity: Natural Clean is our latest installment in the "Homestead Simplicity" series!
 
Learn how to create natural cleaners & goodies that are not only better than their commercial counterparts, but MUCH HEALTHIER (not to mention, more FRUGAL!) for your homestead and those in it!
 
We share natural recipes, frugal tips, & ideas for you to create & implement at your own homestead!


Buy Now

Bunkhouse Sewing

Bunkhouse Sewing
We have 42 Bunkhouse Sewing items in the Schoolhouse Store. What a wonderful way to teach your child with these wonderful E-Books. You can click here to go specifically to their home economics items.

Thanksgiving Play Outfits for Children


Thanksgiving: Stitchin' For The Kitchen


Buckles & Bobbins: A Beginning Sewing Book for Boys


Sewing & Growing with God's Word, Devotions


Sewing and Quilting Activity Book


Buy Now


To find all of our sale items, go to the Specials category in the store. Or go to the Home Economics category to see all of our home economics items. Or
Remember there is always free shipping in the Schoolhouse Store!

 
 
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Nov. 5, 2009

Blackhawk 4-H Archery Club Open Enrollment for Recurve Archers, Nov. 2009, Pierce County, WA Area

Last chance for fall/winter archery enrollment.

The Blackhawk Archers 4-H program is full with the following exceptions:

We are looking specifically for individuals to fill the Intermediate (grade 7 thru 8) and Senior (9th grade and up) vacancies in our recurve discipline.   All age divisions are full for the compound bow discipline.

If you or someone you know has an interest in learning to become a skilled archer, we want to hear from you right away. Our open enrollment for the fall/winter is session closed, but we will make an exception so we can fill these vacant seats before the end of November.

Give us a call now and find out how you can be a part of the leading 4-H Archery project in Pierce County and Washington State. Did you know that in the 2009 tournament season, the Blackhawk Archers returned home with 12 of the 16 awards available at the Washington State 4-H Shooting Sport Championship?

Factoid ONE:

More than half of the team representing the Blackhawk Archers at the 2009 State Championship where in their first year of archery. They had less than 5 months of actual training and experience.

Factoid TWO:

The Blackhawk Archers 4-H project offers one of the most comprehensive and progressive learning experiences in the state.


 

Will Zeober MET, CD

Design Engineer

360-829-7362

Blackhawk Archers - Head Coach

Intermediate Level Certified Instructor - USA Archery

Washington State Shooting Sports – Archery

Superintendent County 4-H Archery

Skookum Rangers (JOAD) - Coach

USA Archery - Member

National Field Archery Association

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Nov. 5, 2009

National Geography Bee for Homeschooled Students, Seattle Area

Posted in Contests
Dear Homeschool Friends:
 
    National Geography Bee time!
 
For the Homeschoolers of WA
 
Janice
 
 
 
Hi, my name is Darlene Nelson and I am a member of REACH (Responsible
Education Achieved in the Christian Home) and we are sponsoring the
local National Geographic Society Geography Bee for Homeschoolers in the
greater Seattle area. I am attaching a Word document/flyer with all the
information. (See below for what was in the attachment.)
 We hope you will share this with your membership and to
see you on December 1st!  Please feel free to share with other
homeschoolers in the area too!  If you have any questions, please
contact Debby Knox, the coordinator, at 425-818-8030
or myself Darlene, darbaby@qwest.net

Thank you,
Darlene Nelson
REACH East




FROM THE ATTACHMENT:

Geography Bee
for ALL Homeschoolers

When:   Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Where:  Cross the Christ Lutheran Church
        3730 148th Ave SE Bellevue (Eastgate area)
Time:     6:30 p.m. Registration, 7:00 p.m. Bee begins
Cost:    $5.00 for REACH members, $8.00 for non-REACH members
Ages:     Grades 4-8 (strictly adhered to!)


 
 Which country has the world's largest Muslim population—Indonesia or Mexico?
If you have studied maps showing world religions, you will know the answer immediately. If you haven't, you might reason that Mexico was settled by the Spanish, followers of Christianity not Islam. Either way, you correctly answer Indonesia.

What is the term for a part of an ocean or sea that cuts far into the bordering landmass and may contain one or more bays?
From studying physical features on maps and using your geographical reference book to learn about physical features, you narrow your choices to two terms: bay and gulf. Since the word "bay" is used in the question, you eliminate it as a possibility and correctly answer gulf.
Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits—California or Maine?
You know that oranges and grapefruit are citrus fruits and that they grow in warm places. Since California's climate is definitely warmer and sunnier than Maine's, you correctly answer California.

To visit the ruins of Persepolis, an ancient ceremonial capital of Persia, you would have to travel to what present-day country?
From history books or from studying country profiles, you know that Persia is the former name of Iran, so you correctly answer Iran.


 

Looking for some fun ways to study?  Check out this link from
National Geographic for all kinds of quizzes, games and great
geography facts! 
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/resources.html


Contact Debby Knox at 425-818-8030 to sign up today!

Note:  This is part of the National Geography Bee and the only local area Bee for homeschoolers.  Winners will advance to the next level! 

Sponsored by REACH East (Responsible Education Achieved in the Christian Home) Homeschool Support Group.  www.reacheast.org
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Oct. 29, 2009

Home School Consignment Shop, Tacoma, WA Area

Hi All,

We wanted to let you know that our growing consignment shop has a good selection of chapter books, A Beka textbook sets and readers.  Come by and see us....we are usually here from 10:00-6:00 Monday through Friday, but you might call ahead because sometimes we need to be out of the office.
8907 C Gravelly Lake Drive SW  Lakewood, Washington 98499

Yours for the Master,

Maggie
Homeschoolhelps @
Center for Neuro Development
(253) 581-1588
www.homeschoolhelps.com
www.specialhelps.com
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Oct. 29, 2009

Focus On Parenting Simulcast Event, November 14, 2009

Visit FocusOnParenting.com to learn more about Focus on Parenting Simulcast Conference or how to host this event at your church.
Marriage | Parenting | Online Communities | Media Center | Family Store | Support Family Ministry
 
 

Premier Focus on the Family® Simulcast Event
Focus on Parenting™: Seeing Your Parenting Journey Through The Eyes of God

Live via Satellite November 14, 2009


Keynote
Speakers
Elisa Morgan Kevin Leman Mark Holmen
  Larry Fowler
Awana®
Elisa Morgan
Former CEO of
MOPS International
Kevin Leman
Author
Mark Holmen
Faith At Home®


Media Experts
Phil Vischer Juli Slattery Ron Luce Bob Waliszewski
 

Phil Vischer
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Juli Slattery
Focus on the Family
Family Psychologist
Ron Luce
Teen Mania®
Bob Waliszewski
Plugged In®

It's the nationwide simulcast that brings parents more real-world insights than any other one-day parenting event! Moms and dads will gain a unique spiritual perspective on bringing up godly children as well as practical guidance to:

- Equip kids to know and serve God--for a lifetime.
- Develop a successful discipline plan.
- Build effective safeguards in the home.
- Experience God's design for family.
- Instill Christ-like character.
- Be salt and light in your community.

To attend or host this event at your church, visit FocusOnParenting.com today!

 
Focus On Parenting Simulcast Conference is presented by Focus on the Family and Powered by CCN

© 2009, Focus on the Family. All Rights Reserved.

Focus on the Family

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Oct. 26, 2009

Free Parent Workshop on How to Create a Science Fair Project, Redmond and Keyport, WA

Free Parent Workshop on
How to Create a Science Fair Project
 

 

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 2009

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Host: Teaching Parent's Association

 

Redmond Library

15990 N.E. 85th, Redmond, WA

 

Sponsored by the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF)

52 years of encouraging science in grades 1 - 12

Over 1 million dollars in scholarships and prizes awarded in 2009

 

Workshop topics will include:

 

The Benefits of a Science Fair Project

The Reluctant Science Student

The Scientific Method

Steps for an "Inquiry Based" Science Project 

Steps for an Engineering Project 

 

 

The speaker is Kandis Brighton. She has a B.S. in Math/Computer Science. Her five children (ages 8 to 17) have participated in the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) for the last six years. Kandis is on the WSSEF Board as their Homeschool Liaison. Two of her children received university scholarships at WSSEF. Her oldest daughter won a $40K scholarship from OWU at 12 years old. This year her 13-year-old son won a $60K scholarship from the same university. In May, Kandis's 16-year-old son graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Martin’s University in Mechanical Engineering.

 

WSSEF is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers to promote science. Private businesses, the military and universities provide scholarships and awards. The WSSEF website is: http://www.wssef.org

 

Future Science Fair Workshop

Link Homeschool Group, Keyport, WA, Tues.,  Jan. 19th, 2010, Evening

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Oct. 26, 2009

Youth Legislature and Mock Trial Advisors, Seattle, WA

Youth Legislature and Mock Trial Advisors,

YMCA Youth & Government students are invited to help train REAL attorneys!  Please forward this information along to your students.  It would be an amazing opportunity for them to see a courtroom from the jury box.

Participate in real courtroom drama and assist in the professional growth of new lawyers

Volunteer jurors and witnesses are wanted for a November 21st mock trial at the Seattle Justice Center.  You will view full courtroom proceedings under a Washington judge – and render a verdict in the case.

 

The program starts at 8:00am and may run as late as 4:00pm.  Snacks are provided, but please bring a lunch or plan to eat out near the courthouse.  The Seattle Justice Center (Municipal Courthouse) is located at 600 5th Ave.

 

To register to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/yz3dvvn
For more information on the program: http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld/default.htm#TAP

 

The Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division hosts this annual Trial Advocacy Program to give expert instruction and real life experience to lawyers seeking to build trial skills.  22 teams of new and young lawyers will argue civil and criminal cases.

 

 

Brian Halcomb - WYLD Liaison
Member and Community Relations Dept.
Washington State Bar Association
1325 4th Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101-2539
Phone: (206) 727-8205 / (800) 945-9722 x8205
Fax: (206) 727-8319
www.wsba.org

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Oct. 26, 2009

Family School Supply Specials, Week of October 25, 2009, Tacoma, WA Area

Hi Everyone,
 
This is our last week and we have a bunch of FREE stuff from our consignment that we can't take with us to our garage so come check it out.  The rest of the store is 50% to 75% off. Great time to shop for Christmas! We still have Playmobil, quality reading, creation science, puzzles, craft kits and more........
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you. Feel free to pass on this email.
Blessings,
Anita King
Family School Supply
10909 Portland Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
Store Hours Tues - Fri 11-6 Sat 10-4
253-539-9699 store
253-227-2065 Anita cell
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Oct. 13, 2009

First Class Homeschool Ministries Weekly Newsletter, Oct. 13th, 2009

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FCHM E-ZINE A weekly newsletter to encourage homeschool families
October 13, 2009
 
 

Working on the Homeschool Assembly Line                                 By: Steve Lambert - FCHM Board of Directors

 
On October 7, 1913 the world saw it's first-ever assembly line. Henry Ford envisioned a great new way to improve the efficiency of automobile manufacturing. But at what human cost?
Oh, the financial cost began to plummet of course, but the value of a human soul began to parallel that downward course. Up until this date, 96 years ago- automobiles were assembled the way you might bake a cake. One or two men bolted wheels on, installed the engine, added the body, connected the steering wheel, hooked up the lights, etc. When they were finished after several days, they stood back and admired their craftsmanship. And then they began the task all over again.
Ford changed all that and today an assembly line worker is the right-side tire man (or woman) installing two wheels and ten lug nuts every minute or two until they retire. Efficient? Yes. Mind-numbing? You'd better believe it!
Is your homeschool a craftsman's shop or an assembly line? Do you "build" each child uniquely, savoring the process of adding to their knowledge a little each day, working on every area using different tools and admiring the emerging young man or woman as they grow?
Or are you running an educational assembly line for maximum efficiency? Are you teaching every child in exactly the same way? Are you teaching every subject exactly the same way? Do both your math and your history lessons look identical: New concept on Monday, review on Wednesday and test on Friday? Have you become a specialist in just one style of teaching to the exclusion of the many other ways to teach successfully? At what price to your soul? And at what price to your childrens souls? There's an old saying I love: "If your only tool is a hammer, pretty soon everything begins looking like a nail." Do all of your children look like identical nails to you?
Variety, they say, is the spice of life. Doing something different is what makes the day worth getting up for. Mastering new skills and learning new techniques adds freshness to our schedule. Assembly lines slowly suck the Life out of us.
Near the very beginning in Genesis 1:26 the Bible tells us that the Lord had an idea: "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness..."
So what is the God like? He's creative and diverse beyond all imagining. When He set out to create beetles, he created more than 350,000 unique varieties. Wouldn't ONE kind of beetle have been enough? Wouldn't it have been far more efficient to make all beetles exactly the same? Wouldn't it have been efficient to create one star, or if you wanted several stars to have created them all identical; develop a pattern and then crank 'em out! But that's not God's way. Scientists estimate (guess?) there are between 100 billion and 1 trillion stars in most galaxies. Our galaxy has about 200 billion and is pretty average. And how many galaxies are there? The best scientific estimate is somewhere between 100 billion and one trillion. (That's a pretty wide range, by the way!) So do the math and you'll find that there are likely somewhere between ten sextillion and and one septillion stars in the universe. Let's don't even THINK about planets, moons, meteors, comets and the myriad of other sky objects. Let's look at those two numbers: 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 is 10 sextillion and 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 is 1 septillion IF I counted all the zeroes correctly.
And each one is unique. No two are alike. Every single one is different from all the others. If there are a septillion stars in God's universe He created every one of them individually- one by one, shaping and forming it with his Words and speaking each one into existence unlike any other star out there.
And the same is true for the 10,000 bird species, the 25,000 fish species and so forth. And within each species, no two fish are alike, no two birds are alike and no two beetles are alike- any more than any of the septillion stars is alike. God is an incomprehensibly diverse and creative God- and you were created in His image.
Why not take time this week to ask the Lord about ways to be more creative in your homeschooling; ways to enjoy more craftsmanship as you work with each child individually, approching each subject and each day with a freshness and a creativity that reflects the God who created you. And ask Him for ways to take the soul-numbing assembly line out of homeschooling for both you and your children.
 
Married for more than 38 years and in full-time ministry for more than 25 years, Steve and his wife Jane began homeschooling in 1982. Together they publish the award-winning homeschool curriculum "Five in a Row", (written by Jane) while maintaining a busy website, speaking, doing marriage retreats, mentoring other national homeschool leaders and enjoying their five amazing grandchildren.  Steve and Jane currently serve on the Board of Directors for First Class Homeschool Ministries.
2009 Benefit Dinner
Saturday, November 7, 2009
 Firstenburg Community Center
Vancouver, WA
 
 
 First Class Homeschool Ministries is a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. That means we are support driven ministry. Your financial support is greatly appreciated as we work to serve homeschool families around the world!
 
 
   
 
 
 
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Oct. 12, 2009

Family School Supply 30% Off Moving Sale, Tacoma, WA Area

Hi all,
 
Most of you have heard by now we are leaving our current location and must liquidate. Everything is now 30% offThis is a great opportunity to shop early for Christmas-remember we have an awesome selection of quality read alouds and we also still have quite a bit of playmobil. This will be our last week offering the consignment product at a discount off our already great prices.  Thank you for your continued support! Feel free to pass on this email or post to your loops.
 
Blessings,
Anita King
cell 253-227-2065
Family School Supply
253-539-9699
Hours Tues-Fri 11-6 Sat 10-4
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Oct. 6, 2009

Homeschool Parent Qualifying Course, Tacoma, WA

Posted in How To Teach
Dear Homeschool Friends:
 
The final Options for Parent Teachers Homeschool Parent Qualifying Course for 2009 is October 17 and 24 at the Garfield Book Company in Tacoma.

 

     "This course should be required of all homeschoolers!"    

OPT attendee

    "After five years of college, this is the best class I've ever taken."

        OPT attendee

 

There's still time to register. Come be encouraged and inspired! Learn more about OPT and how to register:

Paula Harper-Christensen, 425-391-6498, homeschooloptions@aol.com

or

Janice M. Hedin, 425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com

For the Homeschoolers of Washington

Janice

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Oct. 6, 2009

Pierce County Library Forgives Fines This Week Only, October 5th, 2009

PIERCE COUNTY FRIENDS: The Pierce Co. Library is forgiving fines up to $75 this week only (starting Oct. 5th). You have to go in with your card and just ask.

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Oct. 5, 2009

TACOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY HelpNow Homework Tutoring Information

Tacoma Public Library helps Tacoma students excel with free online homework help and tutoring.
 
Your tenth-grader has questions about exponential decay functions for his Algebra class. It's been many years since you even thought about Algebra, let alone use it. Where can your child go for help?  Online, to www.tacomapublioclibrart.org and HelpNow - a free live homework and tutoring service recently launched by  the Tacoma Public Library's
 
Tacoma Public Library's new HelpNow (Homework Tutoring) program enables the library system to provide live online homework assistance in a broad range of subjects in English and Spanish for students in grades 3 through 12, free of charge (all one needs is a Tacoma Public Library card).
 
This tutoring program is an Internet-based service that provides library patrons with live,  on-demand homework help, seven days a week, from 3:00 to 11:00 pm. Certified tutors are experienced in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English/Language Arts. If live, real-time assistance is not needed, students may also submit questions any time of the day or night, and emailed responses will arrive within 24 hours.
 
Math tutors assist with basic skills, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, while Science tutors are versed in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth-science subjects.
 
Social Studies tutors cover American history, world history, and political science. English/Language arts instructors provide help with writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary skills, as well as help in English literature.
 
Tutors are also able to assist with Advanced Placement (AP) subjects and introductory college courses The program includes a 24-hour writing lab, which allows students to submit papers to trained writing instructors online at any time; students receive feedback within 24 hours.
 
Writing experts evaluate the submitted paper and provide constructive comments with the aim of helping students become better writers.
 
Besides homework help, the homework tutoring program offers a Skills Building section in which students may receive additional exercises to help them master the concepts being taught in their homework lessons. Skills-building lessons involve one-to-one sessions with live instructors.  These tutors utilize a library of field-tested, state-aligned lessons, including age-appropriate content, reading passages, simulated test questions, and worksheets to help students master key academic areas. 
 
All tutors are required to have a four-year college degree, and undergo extensive background and reference checks. They are also subject to a rigorous selection and training process, multiple screening interviews, and skills testing. Ongoing monitoring of online sessions ensures security and instructional quality.
 
In addition to HelpNow, students can also access an array of testing and education resources  through the Library's online Testing and Education Reference Center.
 
 
Students taking a college entrance exam  (like the SAT) or licensing exam, searching for a college or grad school, or financial aid can find free online help through the new resource center database. Students can take online practice tests and download and review test prep eBooks to further their education goals.  The online resource center provides students and adult learners with the tools they need to take their studying and careers to the next level. With the Testing & Education Reference Center, library patrons have access to one online education resource to help them make informed decisions about their future. There are also Career Tools including Career Assessments, a Resume Builder, and Careers Library
 
Students may access these new library resources from any computer – whether at home, school, or at the library – by going to the library’s website at www.tacomapubliclibrary.org.
 
David Domkoski
Manager, Community Relations | Tacoma Public Library
(253) 591-5688
 
Join us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-WA/Tacoma-Public-Library/96676504170?ref=ts
 
"The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - which you thought special and particular to you. Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you never met, someone who even is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out and taken yours."
 
[The History Boys, a play by Alan Bennett]
 

---- Msg sent via TPL Mail - http://www.tacomapubliclibrary.org/
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