Two field trips in Hartford

Kim Cashman has set up the following field trips for homeschoolers to attend, please contact her if you are interested.

Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library, One Elizabeth Street in Hartford. Friday, August 6, 2010, 10:00am to noon. Students will participate in the class: "The Three Branches of Government" and museum tour. $6 per student; $3 per adult. Free age 6 and under. Recommended 4th grade and up. Pay on day of tour. Please RSVP to Kim Cashman kcashman3@snet.net or 860-875-0799 by August 1, 2010.

Tour of Governor's Mansion at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford. Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:00am-10:45am. FREE. Limited parking at Mansion, more parking across street at Elizabeth Park. Please RSVP to Kim Cashman kcashman3@snet.netor 860-875-0799 by September 15, 2010.

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New homeschooling group called SHINE

Just wanted to let everyone know about a new homeschooling group in the Somers, CT area.  People from all towns are welcome to attend.  The group is called "SHINE".  SHINE: Supporting Homeschoolers in New England is an educational and social sharing group focusing on children ages 8 to 13 with younger and older siblings welcome. They meet twice per month on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. On average, once a month they will do a field trip and once a month they will have a educational/ social get together with a specific theme for that event. They meet in Somers, CT for their gatherings.

All homeschoolers and potential homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to join their Yahoo Group, field trips and get togethers.  Feel free to contact Donna at donnateacher@verizon.net or check out their Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SHINE-Homeschooling/
SHINE presents a safe environment for homeschoolers to socialize, grow and learn together. Their Yahoo Group offers parents and caregivers of homeschoolers the opportunity to ask questions, arrange outings, encourage one another and communicate in an open-minded and supportive environment.

They have a fabulous year planned for the 2010-2011 School year.  Here's a sample of their schedule through October.  The entire schedule is located in the file section of SHINE Yahoo Group.

June 7, 2010 - Park Day at Salmon Brook Park, Granby Ct.


August 18, 2010 - Park Day at Look Park, Northhampton, MA 



September 8, 2010 - Ice Cream Social & Art Studio

September 22, 2010 - Somers Mini-Golf and Connor's Playground, Somers Ct. 


September 29, 2010 -  Money Management games while shopping at SHINE Store 


October 13, 2010 - Talcott Mountain State Park and Heublein Tower in Simsbury, Ct. 


October 27, 2010 Harvest Party with games


Details of all the upcoming SHINE programs will be posted on this blog as the events get closer.

Homeschool Park Day at Salmon Brook Park every Monday

The Farmington Valley Home Educators Group meets every Monday through the summer at Salmon Brook Park in Granby, Ct. from 11:00-1:00 or so, unless it is raining/bad weather then they cancel for that day. All homeschoolers are welcome to come!  Pack up your picnic lunches, beach supplies, and any other entertainment you'd like and join them at the park. They meet at the tables under the blue awning at the playscape, or down by the brook that is behind the pavilion. If you plan on going in the brook, wear your water shoes and bring a net, it is a great place for exploring!

  Salmon Brook Park is at 215 Salmon Brook Street which is 1/2 mile south of Granby Center on routes 10 & 202. There is no admission fee to enter the park. Here is a link of the map of the park: http://www.granby-ct.gov/Public_Documents/GranbyCT_Recreation/Salmon_Brook_Park_%20Map_-_Color.pdf

Theatreworks Plays for 2010-2011

Amy Kirschbaum is  trying to organize a group to buy tickets to 5 of the plays offered by Theatreworks for the 2010-2011 school year. These plays are performed at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater. Each play is 1 hour long and starts at 10 am. Each play is $6.50 per person (reg. $10). Here is the schedule:

Nov. 30 – The Berenstain Bears

Jan. 27 – Seussical

May 17 — Charlotte’s Web

May 24 – If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

June 6 – Fancy Nancy

Please email Amy at amy@kirschbaumlaw.com 
with the number of tickets that you want for each play. Also include your name and phone number.

She needs 15 people to get the group rate. Once she gets your email, she will send you the address for payment. PAYMENT IS NEEDED BY JUNE 23rd.

FYI — There are other plays in the line-up for next year, but she is only organizing this for the ones that she wants to see. If you are interested in information about the full line-up, you can call 1-800-497-5007.

Home School Book Sale

Regina Sanchez is having a

Huge Home School Book Sale

50% off all books/curriculum/and more!

WHEN:  FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH

TIME: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

AND

WHEN:  SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH

TIME:  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

14 Years of Home Schooling FOR SALE

(reference books, curriculum, reading books, novels)

FREE GIVE AWAYS WITH $25 PURCHASE!

Coffee, tea, and a treat!

Stay to ask questions about curriculum or home schooling, catch up with old home school friends!

Have a "Mom's Night/Day Out" ... just like old times!

WHERE:  402 POND BRIDGE ROAD

Windsor, CT

PHONE 860-688-2181 

Or email Regina Sanchez ESTHERSOS@aol.com with questions

Homeschool Picnic at Somers Playground

Come and Join the FUN!!

Next Wednesday, June 9th, NCCTH (North Central Ct. Homeschoolers) will be meeting at from 12 noon to 3:00 pm at Connor's Place Boundless Playground, Field Rd, Somers, CT for a year-end picnic & games.  If can't make the entire time, come anytime you can!

 Everyone bring a picnic lunch, plenty of water and some sunscreen.  If you would like to bring something to share with the group, feel free. Those who are able, please bring a game to play.  Some ideas are tug-of-war, 3-legged race, egg toss, etc.

This is a laid back group.  The games will not be organized or structured, but very casual.  

All are welcome!

For additional info, please contact Donna at  donnateacher@verizon.net