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.

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

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

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.

More info for the Writers’ Workshop

More info for the Writers’ Workshop

Introductory meetings will be held on Thursday September 16^th.  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          1^st and 2^nd grade

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm              3^rd and 4^th grade

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm                5^th and 6^th 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 

199 Deming Street

Manchester Ct.

To register or if you have any questions please contact Patty Schmid at patty.schmid@propark.com

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 1^st and 2^nd 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

860-870-4073
patty.schmid@propark.com 

  Writers’ Workshop            

The Write Connection

Here is the schedule for the fall session:

11:00 am – 12:00 noon          1^st and 2^nd grade

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm              3^rd and 4^th grade

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm                5^th and 6^th 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 makes us better writers and writing makes us better readers.

          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-6^th 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

                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                       

 

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