H.O.P.E. Bulletin Board

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:55:00 +0000

GYM: The next 6 week session starts this Friday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 PM - 2:00PM.
Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, indoor track and fitness center. Children ages 4-16 will enjoy activities in both smaller age-appropriate groups and larger groups. While the kids are playing, Moms and Dads are welcome to use the track in the dome to get their exercise! Pre-registration is required for this program. $35 per child for members, $45 per child for non-members.

To register online click on this link:

http://www.starhillsports.com/2014-02-08-18-35-07/home-school-programs-2

SWIM: On Wednesdays there is Homeschool Swim, enjoy fun and games in the indoor pool. $5 per person. Star Hill members free. 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Wednesday swim time usually includes time for free swim and then structured games. Children wearing flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent in the water. No pre-registration for this program.

NEW! GYM and Swim Program: Combine both Friday and Wed. Register for this combination package and get free access to Wednesday Homeschool swim during the gym class session.
$55 per child for the 6 week program

Star Hill Athletic Family Center
100 Gerber Drive

Tolland, Ct

860-871-8800

LEGO BUILD INFO

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:05:00 +0000

Passing this along from Jen Fahey....

LEGO BUILD INFO

Come and join us for an open play LEGO Build for homeschoolers on Wed. Oct 1, 2014 from 3:00 - 4:30 at the Scout Hall, 28 Abbe Road, East Windsor, CT 06088.

Any age can come and play. Note, this is not a drop off event.

There are over 45,000 Lego bricks, including regular size and Duplo. Please remember all creations must be left behind, so bring along a camera to capture the creativity.

Any questions, you may email me at jen@faheyfam.com. NO RSVP necessary. You are welcome to invite anyone you think may be interested and feel free to post on other homeschool boards.

Hope to see you there!

FYI - Lego Builds have been scheduled for the first Wed of the month thru May 2015 from 3-4:30.

Introduction to Musical Theatre for homeschoolers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:10:00 +0000

Passing this along from Sharon Grous....

Introduction to Musical Theatre

A program designed for students who are home schooled -

No experience necessary. Students must be able to read.

Taught by Rebecca Duval

Learn the fundamentals of acting through Musical Theatre. Classes will work on what goes into putting together a musical theatre production through song, dance, character development and by the end of the class will put together a musical production.

Weekly classes start on Monday, September 22nd and will run through Monday, November 3rd.

There will be no class on October 13th.

Class time is 2:15 - 3:30 pm and will be held at our CAST studio theatre located at:

113 Summit Street - Manchester, CT

$70.00 per student

If you have any questions or would like more information,

contact CAST at 860.649.5062 or bduval@casttheatre.org

Please register by September 19th!

A minimum of 10 students is needed in order to run this class.

http://www.casttheatre.org/id107.html

Tennis lesson for Teens; boys and girls

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:59:00 +0000

Passing this along from Laurie Fraher elfraherschool@cox.net contact her if interested.....

My daughter Sarah and I have set up Tennis lesson for Teens boys and girls 8th -12th grade at The Enfield Tennis Club. (226 Shaker Road, Enfield)

Michael Myers is the tennis instructor there and has set classes up for homeschoolers and has waived the membership fee for us ($99 dollar savings). We need a minimum of 5 students and a max of 11 to have the class. No tennis experience necessary.

$26 dollars a week

2-3:30 on Wednesday

6 week session

Please contact Laurie Fraher at elfraherschool@cox.net if you are interested by September 18th. If you are interested but Wednesday does not work contact Laurie with the better day possible for a 2nd class. This is a great deal because we do not have to pay the membership fee and this is the first time they have open classes at the club for homeschool students.

CLAY HAND BUILDING FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:07:00 +0000

Passing this along........

CLAY HAND BUILDING FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

at Canton Clay Works,

150 Cherry Brook Rd

Canton, ct. 06019

860-693-1000

Ages: 8-14

Instructor: Abbi Ege

Times: 7 Tuesday afternoons 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m.

Dates: October 7^th - November 11^th

Tuition: $225

Code: FY-2

to register: http://cantonclayworks.com/kids.php

This seven week class is specifically designed to fit the needs and schedule of our local home schooled young artist. Hand building techniques including, coiling, slab, and the use of an extruder will all be covered in this new exciting opportunity. Extensive exploration in beautiful high fire glazes will be covered. Come ready to be fantastically creative.

Calling all young people: Interested in an experience in event planning?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:20:00 +0000

Passing this along from Karen Cupit....

Calling all young people: Interested in an experience in event planning? Mrs. Cupit is forming a committee to plan a formal dinner in the Spring for Christian homeschoolers. Anyone interested can text her at 860-593-0208 or email at cupit_kj@sbcglobal.net. Please respond by end of September.

Thanks so much,

Karen Cupit

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs at Manchester Community College REGISTRATION CLOSES 9/12 at noon!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 01:46:00 +0000

Passing this along........

Hello everyone,

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs at Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes for homeschooled students ages 11-14 starting next week 9/15 and 9/17.

8 Mondays -- 9am-12pm -- $215 total (9/15-11/10)

Masters of the Skies - physics and biology combine!

Mixed Media Art Studio - painting and drawing course

8 Wednesdays -- 9am-12pm - $215 total (9/17-11/5)

Earth Science

TO REGISTER! CALL 860-512-2804 by this Friday at noon (9/12/14)

REGISTRATION CLOSES 9/12 at noon!

Our Fall Youth Catalog: (for full course descriptions) http://www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/excursions/catalog.php

---------------------------------------------

Carleigh C. Schultz

Coordinator of Youth Programs

Excursions in Learning

Manchester Community College

Office: 860-512-2804

Fax: 860-512-2801

Mailing Address:

Excursions in Learning

Manchester Community College

Great Path MS # 16

P.O. Box 1046

Manchester, CT 06045-1046

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:56:00 +0000

Passing this along from Kim Starkey.......

Not-Back-to-School Teen Character Theme Karaoke & Dance Party!!

Friday, September 26th

at Middle River Yoga

2 River Road, Stafford Springs, CT

7:00pm – 10:00pm

$8.00 + bring a nut free snack and/or beverage
Tables will be set up with plastic cups/paper plates/napkins
and provide ice. If each parent can bring a nut free snack in a
container and/or some type of beverage that would be great.

Please make mail this form along with a check payable to:

Elisa Giannelli,
Music Studio 307,
2 River Rd., Stafford Springs, CT. 06076

Parent Name: _________________________________
Child Name(s):_________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________

Making tracks at the Windsor Locks Library

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:44:00 +0000

MAKING TRACKS at the Windsor Locks Library!

Come and join Solar System Ambassador Bill Fournier for this educational, fun and hands on program on Friday, September 19, at 11:00 AM.

See and touch, some Dinosaur Footprints collected from the Windsor Locks/Enfield/Suffield surrounds. Also, some other fossils will be shown.
Additionally, you will be able to make & keep an air-dry clay Replica of a real Dinosaur Footprint.

Please call the Windsor Locks Library 860.627.1495 to register for this free Children's Library program (space is limited).

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:43:00 +0000

GYM: The first 6 week session starts on Friday, September 12, at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, indoor track and fitness center. Children ages 4-16 will enjoy activities in both smaller age-appropriate groups and larger groups. While the kids are playing, Moms and Dads are welcome to use the track in the dome to get their exercise! Pre-registration is required for this program. $35 per child for members, $45 per child for non-members.
Please register your children by Wednesday Sept. 10, 2014

To register online click on this link:

http://www.starhillsports.com/2014-02-08-18-35-07/home-school-programs-2

Tolland, Ct

860-871-8800

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULM AND BOOKS FOR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 01:09:00 +0000

Passing this along from Tess Grous prayermomtess@sbcglobal.net.......

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULM AND BOOKS FOR SALE:

I have a large amount of homeschool books (practically new) for sale. These books include:

Sonlight Curriculum Core F

Sonlight Curriculum Grades 4-5 Readers

YWAM (Youth With A Mission) - Christian Heroes Now & Then Series & Heroes of History with Unit Studies for most.

Rosetta Stone French 1

Random homeschool books are also available.

Contact me for price list and delivery. 860-202-9399

Uplift Flag Football

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:59:00 +0000

Passing this along, please contact Adam Recla ajr2@sbcglobal.net if you are interested

Uplift Flag Football is a Christ-centered sports program that builds faith and character while teaching excellence in football. The program seeks to focus players on Jesus and His grace such that their faith would come through strongly on the playing field and life.

Uplift Football provides high-caliber coaching and skill-building. Each session starts with a huddle where we put our focus on God, then we run through a series of instructional drills, and we end with a scrimmage game. Players will learn all of the techniques, details, and skills for playing quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back.

Uplift Football offers the chance for your son to:
-worship God through teamwork, dignified competition, perseverance, self-control, and giving his best
-receive excellent instruction in football skills, from fundamentals to advanced techniques
-experience the fun of football without the physical risks of tackling

When: Saturday mornings September 6 thru November 8

(Oct 4 will be cancelled since I will be out of town, make-up will be Sunday Oct 5 in the afternoon)

9 AM to 11 AM younger/developing skills

11 AM o 1 PM older/advanced skills

(Sep 6, all boys will practice from 9-11AM, to assess skill level and

determine which time slot they will attend after that)

Who: Boys Ages 8 to 15 (will be divided based on age & skill level)

Where: East Windsor, CT (field location being finalized)

Bring: Water and cleats (recommended)

Cost: $60 for new players & returning players requiring a jersey

$30 for returning players with jerseys

Includes: Jersey to keep, end-of-season medals, playbook

Costs also support new team equipment.

Please don’t let cost be a deterrent; please contact me since I want all who are interested to be able to participate.

To register or for questions, please e-mail me at ajr2@sbcglobal.net

God Bless You,

Adam Recla

Coach Biography:

God has drawn me to Him for the last 20 years and has called me to minister through sports. I have seen God teach me many lessons of faith when playing sports. Athletic competition and practice provided me with a proving ground for applying God’s word. As I interacted with teammates, opponents and coaches, and pursued excellence on the field, I learned to give my best for the Lord and practice my faith. My hope is that when young athletes see their faith in action, they can translate this trust in God toward much more important areas of life. God blessed me with a High School football career that lead to being named All-Jersey Shore and recruited by Division 1 programs. Now, God has really blessed me with the chance to share my experience through coaching. Also, I have served as bible study leader and Senior Deacon at the Evangelical Free Church in Windsor Locks (who is supporting this ministry). I am truly blessed with a wonderful wife and three great children.

Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes this fall

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:23:00 +0000

Passing this along.....

Manchester Community College is offering 3 classes this fall for ages 11-14/grades 5-8.

Contact Carleigh Schultz if you should have any questions at 860-512-2804. You can view the entire catalog at http://www.manchestercc.edu/continuing/excursions/catalog.php

Here is the list of the classes they are offering for homeschoolers:

Mixed Media Art Studio (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14)

Dive into Art! Throughout the course of this ten week class in a studio art setting, students will

explore different types of artistic medium. Our focus will be on watercolor and acrylic painting.

Drawing skills and techniques will also be emphasized and practiced as a good drawing is the

basis of a good painting. Students will practice color theory and color mixing, painting techniques

and composition. Several watercolor and acrylic painting projects will be completed throughout

the course! No class on 10/13/14

CRN 31724 | Fee: $220

8 Mondays | 9/15-11/10

9 AM-12 PM | Location: AST D110

Instructor: Cate Christen Waung

Masters of the Skies (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14)

What must terrestrial animals sacrifice in order to achieve flight? How are their bodies modified

in order to realize this freedom from gravity? Can you separate the fraudulent from the true

masters of flight? Caution: This may not be as easy as one thinks! Students will be expected to

take part in excursions to four different habitats on the MCC campus. They will observe the

differences in behavior of birds and insects on the ground and in the air. In the classroom,

comparative studies will be made of insect, bird and bat skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and

respiratory systems in order to gain a clear understanding of their physical adaptations for flight.

Using all of this information, students will extrapolate what physical modifications would be

necessary for their own bodies to take to the skies! No classes on 10/13/14.

CRN 31711 | Fee: $220

8 Mondays | 9/15-11/10

9 AM-12 PM | Location: SSC L-142

Instructor: Winthrop Ford

Earth Science (Grades 5-8 or Ages 11-14)

Students will observe how erosion by weather, water and detrition

causes the formation of soils. They will test the composition of

different types of soils and learn how they are classified. Tectonics

(diastrophism) and its causes, as well as, volcanology will be the

subjects of hands-on investigation. Armed with this knowledge and an

understanding of soil forensics, the class will be able to unearth secret

plans for the destruction of MCC by the diabolical Dr. I.G. Norance.

Somewhere on campus these plans for total annihilation lie buried.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore earth science in a

college environment through creativity and hands-on experiments.

This class will involve lab experiments and use of microscopes

and slides.

CRN 31944 | Fee: $220

8 Wednesdays | 9/17-11/5

9-12 PM | Location: SSC L -145

Instructor: Winthrop Ford

DC vacation available

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:43:00 +0000

Passing this along from Donna Meier, If you are interested, please contact her at 860-794-9851 or dcm111@cox.net

Close to a year ago, I had scheduled a family vacation in a 2 bedroom condo (with a balcony) at Wyndham National Harbor in National Harbor (Oxon Hill), Maryland for Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23. It is not a good time for me to travel right now, due to a health crisis that my Mom is going through. This resort is really hard to get reservations for in the summer (which is why I made mine so long ago), so, before I cancel, I thought I would see if there is anyone who would like to take their family for a great DC adventure. National Harbor is right on the Potomac River, with Alexandria right across the river. DC sights can be reached by car or public transportation. (Car is easier.) The resort has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, hot tubs, free pool table and fussball, and scheduled activities.. National Harbor has lots of cute shops and restaurants, including the only Peeps store in the world! I am not trying to make money on this. My cost is $870 for 6 nights. That comes out to $145 per night. There is no tax on top of that. For that, you get 2 bedrooms (one with a king size bed, one with two full size beds), 2 bathrooms, a living room with a pull out queen size or full size sofa bed, a full kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, pots and pans, plates, silverware, table, etc ,so you can save money by eating at home. The resort received 3.8 stars out of 4 on TripAdvisor.

Here is the resort webpage:

www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/details.do

Here is the floor plan of the condo:

www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/popup.do?id=ASSC-0003744

If you are interested, please contact me at 860-794-9851 or dcm111@cox.net.

Thanks!

Donna Meier

TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS Thursday, July 24

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:51:00 +0000

Please note there are two classes available.....

NUTS and BOLTS TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS

Windsor Locks Public Library Community Room

28 Main Street Windsor Locks, CT
Thursday, July 26, 11 am- noon
and
Thursday, July 26th 6:30-8:30 PM

JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador, Bill Fournier, will provide a hands-on workshop, that includes an opportunity to try your telescope out, with assistance if needed. A variety of telescopes will be available to use to learn more.

Whether you have received a new telescope, plan to purchase one, feel the need to "dust off" the one lurking in the back of your closet… or maybe need instruction on how to use one, come join with Bill for this free "how to/hands on" workshop and tune-up your telescope and skills.

Families welcome, ages 10 - adult

Please call 860-627-1495 to register

MHC Dance this Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:18:00 +0000

Passing this along from Laurie Fraher......

Monday Homeschool Classes Summer Homeschool Dance

Where: The Lutz Children’s Museum

When: June 28th, 2014 7:00-10:00pm

What To Bring: Please sign-up to bring snacks at the following link: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/195422156072
What To Wear: Semi-formal.

Age Limit: 11 yrs and up.

Cost: $5.00

Each person will get a raffle ticket at the door for a chance to win a centerpiece or a jar of candy at the end of the night.

Bring A Friend!
Please RSVP by June 25th at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E9kJZwzkXQwLjzQ4v2xwkoF5B9Yn147rV hvJsmqlHnU/viewform?usp=send_form

You can email zoeygirl6@cox.net if you have any questions

Westfield Academy Debate Camp and class info

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:15:00 +0000

Passing this along from Holly Klein.....

There is still one week left of debate camp in West Hartford, CT. I've posted this a few times over the past month, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact me or Ann Henderson directly. I still can not say enough great things about this camp & the year-long classes. Two students from Mrs. Henderson's middle school class were the winners of the Connecticut Speech & Debate state-wide competition. The competition included both public schools & private schools from across all Connecticut.

- Holly Klein

Westfield Academy has wrapped up its first week of summer debate and Model United Nations camp. It was a great week, with our biggest group of campers yet! We have had amazingly inspiring and informative speakers, including an Appellate Court judge, an Executive Director of an NGO and a State Representative. We also had Dr. Ndibe, a noted novelist, Nigerian political commentator and professor at Brown University who has been labeled "an enemy of the Nigerian State" for his courageous refusal to stop publishing articles critical of the Nigerian government. Dr. Ndibe has garnered recent acclaim for his article, “Nigeria: why are we sleeping easy when terrorists have kidnapped our children?,” which was carried by many major media outlets and proved crucial in bringing the Boko Haram abductions to international attention. He has since established himself as one of the leading journalistic authorities on both Boko Haram and the corrupt ineptitude of the Nigerian Government’s response. These speakers have left our students with lots of information to discuss and debate. The debaters and Model UN students have been impressive to see in action!

Our second week of camp is underway but there are still a few spots left for our third and final week of debate camp which is held in West Hartford. It begins June 23rd and consists of Introduction to Parliamentary Debating and Advanced Parliamentary Debating. Both the second and third weeks are appropriate for ages 8 to 18. We break into small groups based on age and ability.

We have amazing collegiate debaters who work with the kids in addition to highly qualified and very successful debate coaches. Our staff to camper ratio is probably the best in the state. Campers receive individualized instruction. We are a fully licensed camp.

If you are interested in enrolling your child for our year-long program in the fall, summer debate camp is the perfect opportunity to get them going on debate so that they can be ready to jump into the ongoing classes in September.

For further details, please visit our website at: www.westfieldacademy.net.

Hope to see you at Debate Camp!
Westfield Academy

2 TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:07:00 +0000

Please note there are two classes available.....

NUTS and BOLTS TELESCOPE WORKSHOPS

Windsor Locks Public Library community room

28 Main Street Windsor Locks, CT
Thursday, July 26, 11 am- noon
and
Thursday, July 26th 6:30-8:30 PM
Please call 860-627-1495 to register.

Families welcome, ages 10 - adult

TEACH-CT Homeschool Spring Mini-Conference and Graduate Recognition Ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:02:00 +0000

Passing this along....

TEACH-CT Homeschool Spring Mini-Conference

and Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, June 14^th, 2014

Central Baptist Church, Southington, CT http://centralbaptistchurch.net/

Featuring: Hal and Melanie Young authors of "Raising Real Men"

and

Carol Barnier humorous speaker and author of "How to get Your Child off the Refrigerator and on to Learning" (and other titles)

*Homeschooling the Early Years all the way to High School

*Teaching the Highly Distractible Child

* Raising Boys to be Real Men and much more...
for full workshop details
http://www.teachct.org/events-convention/other-events/conference-workshops/

Know a young family considering homeschooling?

Parents of Preschoolers attend FREE if pre-registered by June 7th!
(visit www.teachct.org or teachct@teachct.org for details)

Conference Registration at www.teachct.org

Don't Miss Out!! pre-registration June 7th!!

teachct@teachct.orgphone: 860 - 938-6765

Field Day is set for tomorrow, Wednesday May 28 from 3 - 4:30 at the Scout Hall in East Windsor, CT.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:25:00 +0000

Passing this along from Jen Fahey jen@faheyfam.com........

The Field Day is set for tomorrow, Wednesday May 28 from 3 - 4:30 at the Scout Hall in East Windsor, CT.

I changed things slightly to accommodate the weather. It will not be as warm as I hoped it would be.

Listed below are the events. The only thing I ask you to bring is something that can time your kids, like a stopwatch. Most smartphones have one, or if you still own a watch with a second hand, that works too.

I have learned that these days never go exactly as planned. So if we set the goal of having fun and giving our kids some unique ways to be together and have fun, then that is is good thing.

I do ask you that you reply to let me know if you ARE coming. That way, I can make sure I have enough supplies. And one more thing, if you have ideas for great field day activities, please feel free to bring along what is needed and we will add them to the events of the day.

Thanks! Hope you had a pleasant weekend. And you are more than welcome to pass this info along to anyone you think may be interested.

-Jen jen@faheyfam.com

50 yard dash

tricycle race

Lego count

iSpy

shoe kick

long jump

tee pick up

hula hoop roll

mummy relay

shoe relay

over and under relay

snow cone carry

wheel barrow relay

Community Service Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 May 2014 13:15:00 +0000

Passing this along from Karen Cupit.....

Community Service Opportunity!

Who: Chariots of Hope (refurbishes and redistributes wheelchairs to those in need)

For more information, go to www.chariotsofhope.org

What: Sit as desk and give receipt to those who come in to donate wheelchairs

When: June 7, 2014, 10 AM- 2 PM

Where: Danielson Police Barrack

Contact if interested (ASAP, please!): Sherry Giando Foster at sgf@cornerstoneaccounting.com

Or call her at (860) 877-7472

TEACH-CT Homeschool Spring Mini-Conference and Graduate Recognition Ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 May 2014 11:55:00 +0000

TEACH-CT Homeschool Spring Mini-Conference

and Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, June 14^th, 2014

Central Baptist Church, Southington, CT http://centralbaptistchurch.net/

Featuring: Hal and Melanie Young of "Raising Real Men"

and

Carol Barnier humorous and encouraging speaker and author of "How to get Your Child off the Refrigerator and on to Learning" (and other titles)

*Homeschooling the Early Years all the way to High School

*Teaching the Highly Distractible Child

* Homeschooling Through Difficult Times and much more...

Know a young family considering homeschooling?

Parents of Preschoolers attend FREE!
(visit www.teachct.org or teachct@teachct.org for details)

Have a graduate who would like to participate in a formal graduation ceremony?

Conference Registration www.teachct.org

Don't Miss Out!! pre-registration June 7th!!
teachct@teachct.orgphone: 860 - 938-6765

Speech and Debate Camp (June)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 May 2014 01:14:00 +0000

Passing this along from Holly Klein.....

This is a wonderful camp that my son participated in last summer. The teacher, Ann Henderson, is a passionate, fabulous teacher.

The camps are in June before travel season! :) The first 2 camps will be all homeschoolers. This is a great opportunity for many who homeschool to get an opportunity to work on public speaking!

There is also a class that focuses on speech & debate & Model UN (MUN) during the school year on Thursdays in West Hartford.

- holly klein

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE:

Westfield Academy's 2014 Summer Debate and Model UN Camps

For Ages 8-18

For information,visit our new website!!

www.westfieldacademy.net

Space is limited - Save your spot by registering online now!

Early Bird discount for registering and full payment by May 10th.

Final meeting of the Early Teens Homeschool Book Club

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 May 2014 14:17:00 +0000

Passing this along from Shelley Wurst.......

The final meeting of the Early Teens Homeschool Book Club for this school year will be held on Friday, June 6, from 1-3pm at the Mary Cheney Library in Manchester (there’s a multi-use room downstairs from the Children’s section). New members are welcome! We will be discussing The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Students will participate in discussion and other book-related activities, and are welcome to bring a snack to share. Participation in the Book Club is free, but RSVPs to shelleywurst@gmail.com for each meeting are appreciated so we can plan our room set-up and activities.

We will also be discussing the format and schedule for the 2014-15 year. If there are teens that are interested in attending in the fall, but can't make it to our June 6 meeting, please have them email me at shelleywurst@gmail.com with the best Friday of the month (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th) for them to meet, and their preference of genre to read, and I will share that information with the teens in the group to help them make planning decisions.

There is also a companion book club for siblings ages 8-11 yrs old. Information on the companion group (including the book they will be discussing at this meeting) can be obtained from Laurel at blueskies379@gmail.com.

Looking forward to another fun afternoon and lively discussion with fellow bookworms!

--Shelley Wurst shelleywurst@gmail.com

Lego Build and Field Day info

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 01:07:00 +0000

Passing this along from Jen Fahey.....

Hi everyone,

We are scheduled to have a Lego Build at the Scout Hall in East Windsor tomorrow, Wed., April 30 from 3:00 - 4:30.

I would like to add some more activities to our time together tomorrow since it seems that the Lego's are not as exciting as they once were. We will still have Legos out, we will just be adding other things.

So, I am adding the following activities:

indoor volleyball (using 2 lightweight play balls)

plastic cup stacking challenge

easter egg memory match

marshmallow target toss

the card game "war" with all the kids who are interested in playing

These are all optional, but I thought they might be fun. At this point there are no prizes for the winners, just the fun of playing.

ONE MORE THING -

There will be a Field Day on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 3:00 - 4:30 with the option of staying for pizza from 5 - 5:30.

The day will include relay races, a tricycle race, 50 yard dash, water balloon baseball, and more. If you are interested, mark it on your calendar. I will send out another email closer to that date and will post it on a few groups too.

Please feel free to pass this email on to anyone you think may be interested.

Thanks, stay warm?! Will it ever be warm out again?

-Jen