Resources, events and educational opportunities for homeschooling families in Alaska. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:46:00 -0600 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:46:00 -0600    The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is having an amazing sale on subscriptions during their annual Black Friday Sale November 26 – 30. For those 5 days only, they are actually lowering their new one-year U.S. subscription price to $7.95! That's the price you would usually pay for just one issue at a bookstore! This is their lowest price ever on the magazine and they want all of you to take advantage of this offer and share the info with your friends. Please don't miss out. Your one-year subscription will pay for itself time and time again as you receive practical tips and Biblical encouragement to keep going strong in your commitment to homeschooling and to the Lord. Since it's a quarterly magazine, they even have a monthly subscriber's only E-Newsletter called Teacher's Toolbox that will give you seasonal teaching ideas and a free E-Book download! It's like joining a unit study of the month club! The free E-Books alone are valued at almost $250/year. It's really perfect for people who are homeschooling on a shoestring or just wanting to add in some little extras to your teaching. Plus during the Black Friday Sale, they have all kind of bonus gifts when you spend $50, $75, $100, or $150. Some are electronic downloads that you can download immediately, while other are physical products mailed from various vendors directly to your home. Visit The Old Schoolhouse store at: www.TheOldSchoolhouseStore.com Order Yours Today! And don’t miss out on this great price!!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/624476/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:46:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/624476/ Mark Your Calendars!  Please join us on Saturday, November 8, for the 35th Anniversary Celebration for the Literacy Council of Alaska!  The festivities will be going on all day from 10 am to 5 pm with these fun events and activities:  Dermot Cole Book Signing, Jamie Smith Cartooning for Kids, Story Time for Kids Every Hour, Half-off Sale on All Books, Free Food all Day!  Come join us as we celebrate the thousands of students, volunteers, staff and donors that have championed literacy in Fairbanks these last 35 years!   Please note!   We'll be closing at 4:00 pm this Friday, October 24, so that our staff can transform our bookstore into the 'Haunted Bookstore' for our students to enjoy at Family Fun Night!  We'll be open as usual at 10:00 am on Saturday.   This week, October 13 - 18, all Modern and Classic Literature is 50% off and the shelves of both sections are packed with great reads!   Holiday cards:   We have so many individual holiday cards that we've put them on sale at 10 cards for $2.00!  They on the shelves near the big table by the window and are in bins for easy browsing.    Next week, you can buy a bag of Green Dot Books for $5.00!  Don't forget to check the Vintage and Audio/Video sections!   Videos Galore!  We recently received a huge collection of family-appropriate VHS tapes!  You'll find many Disney movies and 36 Christmas videos!  They are all in wonderful condition and most are out in the store - some on the kid's shelves, some on the other side.  We'll continue to put them out as shelf space becomes available so check back occasionally to see what's new.  These are all priced at $2.00 each because of their condition!  (Many thanks to whoever donated them!)   Thanks again for supporting literacy in Fairbanks and the Interior by shopping at Forget-Me-Not Books!    Store Hours:  Monday - Friday    10:00-6:00                    Saturday              10:00-5:00   Location: 517 Gaffney Rd, Fairbanks Alaska         456-6210 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/614725/ Tue, 4 Nov 2008 23:41:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/614725/   Fairbanks: If you're a homeschooler, this is your chance to show off a computer program you¢ve designed, an invention you have made, a scientific topic you've researched, an experiment you've done, a scientific demonstration you¢ve created, or a scientific collection.  Come to the Civic Center in Pioneer Park and show your work to a judge.  In the evening, come back to get a prize at the awards ceremony, and if you're lucky, you might even win in a drawing contest.              The Homeschool Science Fair will be on Saturday, February 28, 2009.  Sign-in and set-up are at 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. or 12:00 to 12:30 P.M.  Judging will be from 10:00 to 3:30.  You will be assigned a judging time for the fair one week in advance.  Public viewing is from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.  Refreshments will be served at the awards ceremony from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.  For more information go to www.sciencefairbanks.com ================================================================================= Fairbanks: Logo Contest   Hey, Kids! This is your chance to see your artwork on 450 T-shirts in Fairbanks Just create a science-related design and send it in!   Submit entries to Fairbanks Council of PTAs P.O. Box 71528, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707   Deadline Nov. 15 ===================================================================================   Anchorage: Children's Dance Theatre Children's Dance Theatre is a unique dance experience for children, based on the philosophy that dance for children should be both disciplined and liberating, building self-esteem as well as developing an appreciation for dance as participant and observer. At Children's Dance Theatre, learning dance and loving dance go hand in hand. Through classes, offered in a non-competitive, supportive atmosphere, children grow to appreciate the beauty and power of both the art of dance and themselves. Costumes and props such as tutus, tiaras, masks, tambourines and ribbons enliven and enhance the dance experience. Children help create and participate in two "low-stress" performances each year. The emphasis remains on learning, loving and enjoyment rather than anxiety-producing tryouts and exhausting rehearsal schedules. All children are fully involved regardless of body, stature, and ability. http://www.cdtalaska.com/ ================================================================================= The Alaska Fine Arts Academy was founded in 1984 by Art and Eleanor Braendel and has been serving the Eagle River community ever since. Our Mission is to enrich our community by providing arts education and cultural experience for all. We believe that: involvement in the arts is an important part of an individual's and a community's well-being. art instructions should be available to everyone---regardless of age, gender, race, income or previous experience. and, we believe that, as we creatively engage our environment we will become better citizens and develop stronger connections to our community and our neighbors. http://www.akfinearts.org/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/608264/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:18:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/608264/ Dear Fairbanks Area Homeschoolers, Next week is Educator Appreciation Week at Barnes & Noble! From Oct. 11- 19, enjoy a 25% discount with your educator card for both personal and classroom use, as well as a 10% discount in our Music & DVD department! Aside from the great discounts just for educators, we'll also host a "High Tea for Teachers" event at 3 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 15, where you can taste more of your favorite teas and learn a little about each one from our cafe manager. We'll have a few varieties of our Harney & Sons teas to choose from, as well as great food pairings from our cafe. We will have a limited number of tote bag giveaways filled with goodies, as well as some door prizes. IDEA Director Tim Cline will be our guest speaker. Please RSVP to Jenny Fuentes at (907) 452-6446 or crm2235@... by Fri., Oct. 10. Seating is limited. Thank you for all you do, and we hope to see you there! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/603183/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:53:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/603183/ There is a printable flyer that they are asking to be brought into the museum for your admission. I am unable to post it here (not that computer savvy, sorry). If you email me though, I can email the pdf document so you can print it!!! Sorry for the late announcement. This came in my inbox just this morning as well.   Museum Education 474-5360 Email: www.uaf.edu/museum/education museum.education@uaf.edu Thanks to Flint Hills Resources, a corporate partner of our School Tours. Their support provides FREE admission for this event. Home School Day at the UA Museum of the North Thursday, October 2, 2008 Free day for home school families! Planned activities from 10 AM - 2 PM Dynamic Aurora Auditorium Show 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM (30 minutes) Content geared for 6 th grade and above. Alaska’s Animals Tour Gallery of Alaska 10 AM & 1 PM (30 minutes) all ages Alaska’s Art Tour Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery 11 AM & 2 PM (30 minutes) all ages Interact with Butterflies Education Center 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM (15 minutes) all ages Education Center Color a picture, pickup a gallery activity sheet, ask staff about resources and family memberships. 10 AM - 2 PM all ages Come and visit the Museum! See what resources the Museum has to offer! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/598327/ Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/598327/   Anchorage Kinder Ski Ages 4 & 5 Specialized classes for tots. Children's classes run Saturday or Sunday. Morning: 10:00am - noon Afternoon: 1:00pm - 3:00pm If you are renting equipment please show up 1 hour before lesson begins. Any make-up will take place during session. http://www.hilltopskiarea.org/kinder_ski.html Fairbanks Do you want to learn to skate?Would like to do the home school skate on Tuesday but cant skate? Here is Great chance to learn how to get around on the ice!! UAF is offering learn to skate classes for all ages and levels.This is not geared just for home schoolers, but for anyone and any age/level.Come learn how to skate! Classes are Monday/Wed/and Friday at UAF Patty Center. The dates are Oct 6 to November 21 and the cost is ONLY 30.00.!!!! You also can stay for recreational skate after class, which gives you another hour of ice for the same price. UAF students are FREE!The time is 1030am to 1130am. They have drop in at 4.00 a class. This class is for anyone,age 5 and above.Kids,parents, anyone can learn. The do have skate rentals. There is also an figure skating exibition at the pre season Nanook games on the 27 of September and October 3.Watch hockey and figure skating!! Any questions call Debby Cook 488 7640 or email me Angel Lee gleealee@...   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/593359/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:39:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/593359/ There are several three-session workshops available, which will focus on computers and technology: Sept 22, 24, 26, 12:00-2:00, Computer Programming  Oct 6, 8, 10, 12:00-2:00 Beyond Legos – Robotic Inventions  Please contact us with any questions you may have at: workshop@scimathinstitute.org, or call 479-6860. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/590273/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:36:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/590273/ Home-school Ice Skating   It's time for ice skating once again. This year we will be starting on the 9th of Sept. Home-school skating is every Tuesday from 1:30 till 2:30. It is at the Big Dipper Ice Arena on Lathrop St. It cost $2.00 per skater. Bring your own skates or you can rent skates from the Big Dipper for an additional cost of $2.50. (Skate rental is separate)   This Home-school Ice Skating is an open skate session coordinated by a home-schooling parent for the enjoyment of all home-school children, their parents and siblings. It is open to all. (IDEA, Raven, etc...)   See you all soon.   Coordinator Elizabeth Gillis (907)490-2117 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/584054/ Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:07:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/584054/ Time...in Alaska it is time for many things. Time: for the leaves to begin to turn yellow for the migratory birds to begin their trip to warmer places for school to begin again harvesting and preserving food for winter hunting get the yard cleaned up What are you doing to get ready for fall in Alaska? http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/577492/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:29:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/577492/ Alaska Irish Music Festival Saturday August 2, 2008 All Day Location: Downtown Anchorage Notes: Alaska Irish Music Festival PO Box 90566, Anchorage, AK 99509 (907) 566-2028 woollies@alaska.com http://www.akirishmusic.com/upcomingevents.htm http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/567615/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:22:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Alaska/567615/