Kibbe Fuller Building
619 Main St.
Somers, CT.
Monday, August 30, 2010
SHINE Ice Cream Social location CHANGE!
Kibbe Fuller Building
Sunday, August 29, 2010
SHINE Ice Cream Social & Art Studio
 Wednesday September 8, 2010 | ||
| 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | ||
| Somers Town Hall, Recreation Room | ||
| 600 Main Street (Route 190) | ||
| Somers, CT | ||
| We'll be starting off our new school year with an Ice Cream Social!! We'll also be remembering our summer by creating a "Summer Fun Collage" using paint, markers, chalks, colored pencils, crayons, pastels, etc. We'll be sending out a list of supplies need thru our SHINE Yahoo Group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SHINE-Homeschooling/ Questions?? Contact Donna at donnateacher@verizon.net | ||
Saturday, August 28, 2010
CT TROLLEY MUSEUM Autumn Pumpkin Patch Event
CT TROLLEY MUSEUM
Autumn Pumpkin Patch Event
WHEN? Friday, October 22nd, 2010 at 10 AM. Please arrive between 9:45 and 10 AM.
WHERE? 58 North Road, East Windsor, CT (plenty of free parking available at the site)
WHO? All ages welcome.
COST? Adults are $9 each, children 3 through 17 are $5 each, and children two and under are free.
ARRIVAL: We will meet for a check-in, on the front lawn just outside the Visitor's Center. Please be sure to meet me there and have your name marked as present.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: The Annual Trolley Museum Pumpkin Patch event is a special event that they arrange for visitors. For your admission fee, you get UNLIMITED trolley rides for the day of our visit, and one stop at the Pumpkin Patch to select a pumpkin that your child(ren) may want to decorate back at the Visitor’s Center building. On the front lawn of the Center, weather permitting, there will be a variety of lawn games set up for our use, such as bean bag toss, hula hoops and a bubble table to name some of the games. There may also be free face painting and tattoos for the kids if the staff is available for us on that day; they’re volunteers, so no promises on that portion of the offerings.
The Conductors of the trolleys are very friendly and happy to talk about the history of trolleys in general, how they are run, and the history of the particular car you are riding at the time. They have multiple cars running on any given day, so it’s fun to take a turn riding all of them and learning about the history and function of them. The ride is 3 miles long, and in October, it’s gorgeous with the foliage, as well.
In addition, the Visitor’s Center is a great place to visit and the changing exhibits there are quite fun to explore, too.
There are picnic tables in front of the Dining Trolley Car, outdoors, if you’d like to bring a picnic lunch.
There is also a cute little Gift Shop, as well.
ATTENDANCE: There is no reasonable limit to the number of people that can register for this trip, so feel free to pass the information along to a homeschool friend who might be interested, or to your local group.
WEBSITE: To get an idea of what this wonderful place has to offer, check the site out http://ct-trolley.org/ctm/
TRIP COORDINATOR: Diane Connors
TO REGISTER: Please print out the field trip form at this webpage http://ct-cheer.com/FIELDTRIPFORM.htm and fill it out. Mail it to Diane as the instructions are listed on the form. You will be contacted via email to confirm your payment and space at the event.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Your payment and registration form must be postmarked no later than October 8 th so that Diane can report a headcount to the museum and they can have the appropriate number of volunteers prepared to greet us. Once that headcount is given, by 10/8, there are no refunds; the money is committed to the museum.
WEATHER ? This is a rain or shine event. There is a covered area to wait for trolley rides outside, and the exhibits are indoors. Check your email before leaving for the trip in case of unlikely changes!!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Not Back to School Beach Day
Passing this along from CTCHEER............
Come and join other homeschoolers at
The Not Back to School Beach Day
Where: Rocky Neck State Park
Rte. 156 East Lyme, Ct.
West Beach area
When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
11:00 a.m.
Cost: It's FREE to go in the park after Labor Day!!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
FIELD TRIP – The Vintage Radio & Communications Museum
Date? Friday, September 24th, 2010
Why ? To tour an impressive number of communications equipment from the birth of the telegraph to modern day equipment, plus an optional radio-making class.
Where? 115 Pierson Lane, Windsor, CT
Size? I've been told that they can handle a large group, and I wasn't given a maximum number. So, we should have room for everyone. They will rotate groups as needed.
Time? The tour starts promptly at 10 AM. Plan to arrive by 9:45 to gather, take any trips to the bathroom, store any belongings, and be ready for the fun ! The tour is about 1 hour or so and it’s very, very good – we’ve been before. Then, the radio making takes up the rest of the time. The children actually make and take a crystal radio home.
We’ll be done no later than noon.
Ages? Families are welcome for the tour and ages 7 and up are appropriate for the crystal radio making portion of the program. The younger ones (around 7 or so) may require parental guidance with radio making. This is not a drop-off event; an adult must be present and responsible for each child.
Cost? There are two prices for this trip. Parent-teachers are free with their child(ren) for the tour or to help with the radio class if their child needs it.
To take the crystal radio making class, the fee is $15 per child.
To take the tour, ALL children pay $4.
Children aged 7 and up may do BOTH the tour and radio class for $19 per child.
To take the crystal radio making class, the fee is $15 per child.
To take the tour, ALL children pay $4.
Children aged 7 and up may do BOTH the tour and radio class for $19 per child.
Weather? This is an indoor event, rain or shine.
Lunch? You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat at the facility, if you’d like to.
Trip coordinator: Diane Connors
To register: Print out & fill out this form (LINK HERE http://ct-cheer.com/FIELDTRIPFORM.htm) and mail it to me, with your payment made out to: Diane Connors, P.O. Box 629, Columbia, CT 06237
Registration Deadline: Payments must be postmarked by September 10th so I can cash all of the checks a few days later and give the museum leader a final headcount. The facilitator is going out of his way for our homeschool families, as he ordinarily does not do these groups on a Friday morning. He’s actually taking a day off of work from his regular job to plan properly for our group; he needs final numbers, early. Thank you for your consideration to this matter. We’ll do the museum folks proud !
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Homeschool Information Night in Somers, Ct.
If you know of anyone interested in homeschooling invite them to attend:
Homeschool Information Night
Monday, September 20, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
51 Ninth District Rd. (2 Vision Blvd.)
Somers, Ct.
A basic presentation of homeschooling information in an informal atmosphere, followed by by plenty of time for questions and answers.
Discussion outline will be:
Is it legal?
Where do I find resources and support?
How do you get it all done?
Benefits of Homeschooling
What about socialization?
Presented by TEACHCT
The Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers
The Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers
www.teachct.org or email teachct@teachct.org
Hosted by SHINE Homeschool Group
Donna Johnson donnateacher@verizon.net
Laurie Fraher elfraher@sbcglobal.net
If you want to help spread the word about this presentation please contact SHINE or TEACHCT
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Homeschool Bowling League in Vernon
Homeschool Bowling League will be starting in September at Spare Time in Vernon. It will meet every other Thursday at 1:00 p.m. from September 2010 to May 2011. The cost will be $3 per child/adult per game and it includes shoes. Usually everyone bowls 2 games. You do not need to register ahead of time.
The dates are as follows:
Sept. 23
Oct. 7,21
Nov. 4,18
Dec. 2,16
Jan. 6,20
Feb. 3,17
March 3,17,31
April 14,28
May 12 PIZZA PARTY and BOWLING (end of league)
Spare Time Vernon
350 Talcottville Road
Vernon, Ct. 06066
860-875-2583
If you are not interested in the bowling league but would like to bowl occasionally on Thursdays you can do that on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Just give Spare Time a call ahead of time so they can make sure there are enough lanes open.
If you have any questions you can call Spare Time.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Homeschool Day at The Children’s Museum in West Hartford, CT
Homeschool Day at The Children’s Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Join us for our third Science Education Day dedicated to homeschool families. Enhance your children's educational experiences with one or more of our classroom programs or Science Dome planetarium presentations. Tour our hands-on exhibits and network with other homeschool parents in this unique learning environment. Our workshops and planetarium shows are appropriate for children from five to thirteen years old.
View the program schedule http://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/pdf/Homeschool%20Day%20Schedule%209_21_10.pdf to make the best selection for your family. You can choose up to three programs. We have selected a variety of classes and shows for every grade level. It is our goal that your children receive the maximum learning enjoyment from our programs. Registration closes on 9/17 if classes aren't already full.
For more information on registration and payment please go to this page: http://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/homeschool_day.asp
Monday, August 16, 2010
Used Curriculum / Usborne Book Clearance Sale UPDATE
Donna Meier still has plenty of books and curriculum left from her tag sale, like BJU Press and Usborne books. If you would like to see the list you can email her at dcm111@cox.net
Friday, August 13, 2010
Used Curriculum / Usborne Book Clearance Sale TODAY!!
Passing this along from Donna Meier.......
I have been a homeschooling Mom for 15 years. I am paring down our supply of homeschool curriculum, especially those my kids have outgrown. I was also an Usborne Books Educational Consultant for 5 years. I have several boxes of brand new books that I will be selling for 50 - 70 % OFF. I will be selling these at a tag sale at our home TODAY (Saturday August 14) from 8 am to 12 pm. The address is 10 Brendan Rd. Manchester Ct. My phone number is 860-645-1338. My email is dcm111@cox.net. Anything that does not sell today, I will continue to offer for the next two weeks.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
More info for the Writers’ Workshop
More info for the Writers’ Workshop
Introductory meetings will be held on Thursday September 16th. Please plan on staying for this meeting to meet Mrs. Fitzgerald and hear about what she will be doing with the students.
Here is the schedule for the fall session:
Thursday:
11:00 am – 12:00 noon 1st and 2nd grade
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm 3rd and 4th grade
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 5th and 6th grade
The cost is $20/week/student. We will meet on an ongoing basis with a week off for Thanksgiving and time off at Christmas. If you wish to pay for several weeks at a time there will be that option. You will only be charged for the weeks that you attend.
Classes will be held at
The Church of the Living God
Writers' Workshop
Passing this along from Patty Schmid.......
Hi! I wanted to let you know about this Writers’ Workshop. Mrs. Kathleen Fitzgerald is the teacher. She taught in Tolland for many years and my daughter Ashely was in her class for 1st and 2nd grade. She is wonderful. She is no longer teaching in the public school system and has a heart to help homeschooling moms and kids. This past spring she did a writers’ workshop and we are hoping to expand it to more children this fall. If you are interested in these classes please email me. Below is the schedule and a letter to parents from Mrs. Fitzgerald.
Thank you,
Patty Schmid
Writers’ Workshop
The Write Connection
Here is the schedule for the fall session:
11:00 am – 12:00 noon 1st and 2nd grade
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm 3rd and 4th grade
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 5th and 6th grade
Classes will be held at
The Church of the Living God
199 Deming Street
Manchester Ct.
Introductory meeting on Thursday September 9th
Dear Parents:
“Are you looking for a way improve or inspire your child in writing?”
I may have the key to helping your child succeed in writing! Starting with the first squiggles that then become letters of the alphabet-writing begins! Parents cheer on and celebrate each baby step to becoming a fluent writer. Writing becomes important in assessment to demonstrate understanding, put thoughts together and answer questions in the written form.
Writing throughout his/her education will be one piece of the puzzle that helps decide if a child is competent or not for the next grade. Writing measures growth!
Whether it’s a college application, a job application, a business or friendly letter, writing skills are necessary to promote, persuade, and/or organize our ideas and qualifications. Writing is a life skill that will carry you forward, demonstrate academic strength and will be a reflection on a student’s education.
There is a very strong connection between reading and writing! Reading
I would love the opportunity to set up class times for small group instruction in the many areas of writing. I have taught for 16 years in grades K-6th and have had extensive training in teaching students to write. I group children by grade level and like to meet once per week in the Church of the Living God classroom. I have completed a mini workshop from April –May to give some parents in your community a sample of the types of classes and skills I could offer. Now is the best time to set up a schedule before art, gymnastics, piano, and other activities are chosen for the fall. Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions.
Kathleen Fitzgerald
knfitzgerald23@gmail.com
knfitzgerald23@gmail.com
Monday, August 9, 2010
SHINE Park Day at Look Park in Northampton, Mass.
Shine Park Day
Wednesday August 18, 2010
Look Park, Northampton, Mass.
Look Park is a wonderful park in Northampton - well worth the drive. We will meet in the open area between the playscape and the splash park near the pavilion. It will cost $5 per car for a entry/parking fee. Look Park has several playscapes, a splash park, paddle boats, a train, a small mini-golf, many fields and a small take-out restaurant with patio tables. Check out this link for the fees on certain activities: http://www.lookpark.org/index.php?id=3
Bring a picinic lunch and we will spread out picnic blankets or hunt down some picnic tables. Bring lots of water, lotion and swimsuits or clothes to get wet.
For directions to the park click on this link: http://www.lookpark.org/index.php?id=11
Any questions contact Donna at donnateacher@verizon.net
Bring a picinic lunch and we will spread out picnic blankets or hunt down some picnic tables. Bring lots of water, lotion and swimsuits or clothes to get wet.
For directions to the park click on this link: http://www.lookpark.org/index.php?id=11
Any questions contact Donna at donnateacher@verizon.net
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