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Fun Science

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:08:00 -0500

Check out www.thehappyscientist.com/ for lots of cool science videos and experiments. This will make your kids love science again. Robert Krampf is known as the "Happy Scientist". He offers a free science experiment weekly via email. Fun Stuff!

Pizza Hut/Book It Program

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:54:00 -0500

Pizza Hut has a reading incentive program for children called "Book-It". They offer prizes for children that reach reading goals set by their teacher or parent. Homeschoolers are welcome to participate. For more details, go to http://www.bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/homeschool.asp

Fun Educational video website

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:08:00 -0500

I just came across this fun educational website. There are tons of neat videos on topics such as astronomy, fishing, juggling, etc, etc, etc!!!! All FREE!!! Enjoy!

http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/

The Year of Alabama History

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:48:00 -0500

Each year the state of Alabama has a special emphasis, this year is the Year of Alabama History. Take advantage of this time to educate your family about the exciting history of our state. Check out the official website that has great ideas for places to visit, people to learn about, field trip opportunities and much more.

http://www.800alabama.com/yoh/

REMINDER_ STATE CONVENTION_SOON!!!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:52:00 -0500

Don't forget, the state homeschooling convention is next week!

The annual state homeschooling convenition will be held June 26 – 27, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. This is always an outstanding event. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend.

For more information go to www.chefofalabama.org/convention.

Summer Reading program

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:24:00 -0500

It's hard to believe that so many months have passed and it's time to kick off our SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER READING SPLASH! We had so much fun last year and hope that you and your children did as well. We're looking forward to another summer filled with lots of reading and great books! (This reading program is open to ANY homeschooled student - you do not have to be a TOS magazine or E-newsletter subscriber in order for your children to participate.) As a matter of fact, we are so passionate about getting children to read, we'd love for you to share this information with EVERYONE you know! Please forward this e-mail to all your homeschooling friends and share the news about the Summer Reading Splash!

Over the next 3 months, we'll provide lots of great information and creative ideas for encouraging your children to read. Below, you will see (in more detail) what all we have available to you NOW. As the summer progresses, we will add more resources to Splish's blog. You'll want to check back often! In the coming weeks and months, we will be offering several freebies and downloads to enrich your family's reading fun!

Summer is a fantastic time to promote reading to your child(ren). Take a break from your regular studies and just spend some time reading to and with them. We are looking forward to another fun summer and hope that you will encourage your children to participate. Please continue reading below to learn more about some of the awesome things we have planned for the summer. Then, go pick up a book and READ!

State Convention

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 -0500

For more information go to www.chefofalabama.org/convention.

Speech/Debate Tournament

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:33:00 -0500

If you have an interest in speech and/or debate for your homeschooled children, you should come out this week to watch the Regional tournament in Montgomery.

2009 NCFCA Region VII Invitational

Tournament Information

DATE:
April 29-May 2, 2009
LOCATION: Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL

For more information about location and schedule, go to: www.ncfca.org. Click on "Tournaments", then "Region7".

Alabama Homeschooling Online Community

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:11:01 -0500

Check It Out!!!
Make sure to check out the new Alabama Homeschooling Community. It is awesome! It is basically a MySpace community just for Alabama homeschoolers and already has almost 700 members!!! You can blog, add pictures and videos, create groups, join groups, post curriculum for sale, ask questions, add music, and more! It's not just for parents either. Both of my kids have their own page and are having a blast with it.
Alabama Homeschooling

Tuesday Live Chats - Deb Spradlin of Everest Academy and Dena Anderson of Alabama Homeschooling invite you to a live chat every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Please join us at Alabama Homeschooling and click the chat link. You will need to scroll down a little bit, enter your name, and CHAT! Grab a cup of java, pull up a chair, and come chat with like minded friends, have questions answered, answer questions, and just generally talk shop!

2nd & 4th Fridays - Gardendale Park Day 12:00 - whenever???? Come join Everest Academy at Gardendale Celebration Park located at 2191 Fieldstown Road at the corner of Fieldstown Road and Jew Hollow Road. For more information on the park, please look here: Celebration Park . This is a beautiful and well-maintained park with plenty of room to play. They also have a large soccer field where the kids can play football, Frisbee, etc. Make sure to bring jump ropes, hula hoops, board games, bubbles etc. Let's have a great time! This park day is open to all homeschoolers regardless of cover school. We extend a special invite to all teen homeschoolers!

Wow! Everest Academy has been offered an awesome opportunity by Jasper Natatorium. It is time to get ready for the swimming season, and Jasper Natatorium has invited Everest Academy to four fun-filled open swim sessions that will include a water aerobics class for mom and a water safety class for the kids. How cool is that? Each session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and go until whenever. Each session will offer open swim in the huge indoor Olympic-sized heated pool the entire session plus moms can participate (or not) in the water aerobics class from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., and the kids can participate (or not) in Whale Tales from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. If you have children that do not want to swim, there is an awesome playground at the Jasper Natatorium as well. If mom does not participate in the water aerobics or the open swim, she does not have to pay. Participants must pay for all four sessions, so $8 will pay for four open swim sessions per person plus either four water aerobics classes for mom or four Whale Tales sessions per child. Each participant can participate in the open swim and/or the water aerobics class (mom) or Whale Tales (children).

Cost is $8 per person for all four sessions. This will enable Jasper Natatorium to have ample lifeguards on duty.
We have a limit of 50 participants for the Whale Tales. You must sign up for all four sessions.
Deadline for signup, payment, and cancellation is April 29.

Water Aerobics
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

You will get a 30 minute medium-high impact aerobics that will benefit you in the following areas:

Lose weight effectively
Improve balance and agility
Ease arthritis pain
Recover from surgery
Alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia, RSD and MS
Strengthen Muscles and Joints
Increase flexibility and strength

Whale Tales
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

American Red Cross Longfellow's WHALE Tales provides easy-to-follow information to help children learn safe behavior in, on and around the water. WHALE Tales makes water safety fun and easy to learn. Longfellow's WHALE Tales includes eight basic lessons. Ages 5 and up.

Swim with a buddy in a supervised area.
Be cool, follow the rule—the reasons behind water safety rules.
Look before you leap—choose safe places to swim and dive.
Think so you don't sink—what to do when things go wrong.
Reach or throw, don't go—safe ways to rescue a swimmer in trouble.
Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket—the importance of wearing a life jacket.
Cold can kill—knowing the hazards.
Learn about boating before you go floating.

Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - through whenever...

The water aerobics class and Whale Tales will not affect your ability to continue swimming in the pool. The pool has plenty of room for both activities.

To sign up, please contact Deb Spradlin at everestacademy1@gmail.com
When signing up, please include the number of participants who are interested in the open swim and/or water aerobics or Whale Tales Program.

Please send payment to:
Everest Academy
1521 3rd St SE
Graysville, AL 35073

or

Paypal
everestacademy1@gmail.com

Whale Tales, Water Aerobics, & Open Swim Time
$8 per person for four sessions!!!
(That's just $2 per session!)
May 6, 13, 20 & 27
Jasper Natatorium

Home School Day at Six Flags over Georgia

May 8, 2009

Let's go together! May 8^th is home school day at Six Flags over Georgia this year. It will be closed to the general public. General admission for Six Flags is $39.99 and parking is $15.00, so this is a pretty good deal. Deadline for sign up, cancellation, and payment is April 15.

Tickets will be ordered on April 16.

Ticket with meal and a free return ticket - $24.50

Ticket only - $17.00

Prepaid Parking - 5.00 ($15 if not prepaid)

To order tickets, please contact Regina L Kent

Free workbooks for 2009 stimulates learning with questions on estimating ride distances by applying math and science concepts.

Click on the link to download your PDF copy:

http://www.sixflags .com/overGeorgia /assets/pdf/ MiddleSchoolWork book.pdf (32 pages)

http://www.sixflags .com/overGeorgia /assets/pdf/ ElementaryWorkbo ok.pdf (50 pages)

http://www.sixflags .com/overGeorgia /assets/pdf/ HighSchoolWorkbo ok.pdf (21 pages)

May 30, 2009
Everest Academy
High School & Kindergarten
Graduation
&
Awards Ceremony

What: High School & Kindergarten Graduation & Awards Ceremony
Awards: Open to all homeschoolers to present up to three awards per child
Where: Agape Baptist Church located at 6829 Highway 79 North Pinson, Al 35126
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Cost:

$45 for high school graduates which includes diploma, cap, gown, and tassel

$30 for Kindergarten graduates which includes diploma, cap, gown, and tassel

$5 for those presenting awards - does not include awards

Frequently Asked Questions:

What can I give awards for? You can give an award for anything that you feel your child deserves recognition for.
What form of award can I give? You can give a ribbon, certificate, trophy, or anything else you would like to give.
Who will present the awards? Parent or Administrator - your choice.

Deadline for sign up, payment and refunds: May 1, 2009

If you would like to sign up, please fill out this form and return with payment to:

Everest Academy
1521 3rd St SE
Graysville, AL 35073

This ceremony is open to all homeschoolers. If not with Everest Academy, high school diploma not provided.

Teen Scene

If you are interested in any of these activities or general information about Teen Scene, please visit us at: Teen Scene

Calling All Alabama Homeschooling Teens!

I don't know about you, but I have had to really stretch at times to find social opportunities for my now 15-year-old son. We have had an awesome time with Teen Scene and made MANY new friends. Some of the things we have done with Teen Scene include bowling, movies, bonfire, camping, Galleria, parties, picnics, laser tag, swimming, and just simple "hanging out" and bonding.

We now have several Teen Scenes located throughout Alabama including Blount County, Birmingham, Jasper, Enterprise, Huntsville, Auburn, and Tuscaloosa. Teen Scene is purely for social activities and is open to all homeschoolers regardless of cover school. For more information, please look here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Everest/Teen+Scene/ . If you are interested in Teen Scene but there is not one near you, I would be happy to help you get one started.

Homeschool Directory

Please contact me directly at everestacademy1@gmail.com if you would like to be included. Please include your information in this order: county, your name, area, contact information, children's year of birth, and any other information you would like added. Please consider adding your information here!

This could be SUCH a great resource for you!