Mar. 21, 2009 - What I do well as a mom
I don't cook. I'm not particularly patient. Hands-on activities are so, well, messy so I often avoid those.
But I pester on behalf of my children better than anyone out there. And when occasion warrants it, I can do so in charming manner (if I do say so myself).
I've been talking to the Director of Ed over at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry since November about this pilot homeschool program. In every email, I raised the issue of how firm the lower age limit of 14 really was.
On Thursday night, deadline day for the program, I sadly deleted my Science Minors email. I had more polite back and forth with the director. No, age 14 was quite firm, he said. I'll catch ya in the fall then, I said. No fall program planned, he replied. What? How 'bout spring?, I asked. Bear in mind this is a pilot program, he gently chided. You're killin' me, I told him sadly.
Last last night, the email below arrived! I am so happy! We'll fill out the app today!
Blessings,
Holly
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:26:26 -0500
Subject: Spring Science Minors
Hello all,
A few weeks ago you received the below message… This program was designed for youth 14 and up with very little exceptions. However, after further consideration youth 13 ½ are welcome to submit an application as long as they are functioning on a high school level in both science and math… Great News right? So, here are the important dates:
Comments
Apr. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kathie from NHE
Good for you, Holly! I get a kick out of the way they didn't bring it to 13 - just squeaked it down to 13-1/2 - too funny.
