Homeschool Book Club in Manchester for early teens

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We are organizing a Homeschool Book Club in Manchester for early teens. We will be meeting on Friday afternoons once a month at the Mary Cheney Library (there’s a multi-use room downstairs from the Children’s section).

Our first meetings will be:

March 28, 1-3pm

May 2, 1-3pm

June 6, 1-3pm

Our first book (to be read by March 28) is Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer. We will have both discussion and other book-related activities, and you are welcome to bring a snack to share. We will be continuing to read books in the same modern fairy tale genre. The kids will get to vote on the next book at each meeting, and will be involved in determining activities.

There will also be a companion book club for siblings ages 8-11 yrs old.

If you are interested, please email Shelley (shelleywurst@...) or Laurel (blueskies379@...).

Thanks,

Shelley Wurst and Laurel LaPorte-Grimes

Earth Science homeschool class at Manchester Community College needs more students!! ASAP

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Hello Earth Science Students,

I am sad to report that this course still does not have enough students to run.

If we do not have enough students by 5pm tomorrow (Friday, February 28) we will have to cancel.  Everyone will be given a full refund.

I will send out another email blast to our students, campus etc.  Please try to spread the word if you are able.

They can call 860-512-2804 to register over the phone, or fax (860-512-2801) or email the registration form (attached).

I will keep you updated.

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

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Classes for Homeschooled Students at 

Manchester Community College

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs is now offering weekday, daytime science and art classes for homeschooled students. 

·         Human Biology and Experiments

·         Earth Science

·         Oil Pastel Drawing and Watercolor Painting

Classes start March 4^th & 7^th.  Registration is now open.
Class size is limited to 16 students.

Check out page #8 our catalog for course details and descriptions: www.manchestercc.edu/students/resources/pdf/2014-Spring-Excursions-Catalog.pdf

Excursions also offers academic enrichment classes on Saturday mornings including culinary arts, computer programing, web design, theatre arts and more!

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

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group  At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.   The  next 6 week session starts on Friday, February 21 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor track. 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 Thursday February 20, 2014  To register online click on this link: http://www.starhillsports.com/2014-02-08-18-35-07/home-school-programs-2 Also 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.   Star Hill Athletic Family Center 100 Gerber Drive   Tolland, Ct   860-871-8800

CT Home Educator's Capitol Day

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Come join homeschoolers from across the state at        
CT Home Educator's Capitol Day 

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 

10am - 3pm in the Capitol Concourse 

Families representing TEACH, CHN, CT-CHEER and NHELD will be on hand to put a positive face on homeschooling by displaying our success and expressing thanks to our legislators for their service.
In addition there will be opportunity to become informed about current political issues and tour the State Capitol. Come meet your state representatives and expand your civics knowledge!

Why Capitol Day?

To provide a presence, a handshake and a word of thanks. We appreciate the homeschooling freedom that we enjoy in CT -- let's keep it that way!
(Leave the axes at home:)

As one senator and homeschooling father put it:

" Our legislators are generally impressed by the decorum of home educators and humbled by their gratitude...

They also implicitly understand that if thousands of home educators are willing to show up at the Capitol just to say "Hi" -- then they are a force to be reckoned with -- they are networked -- and they will show up to vote."

Loaves for Legislators

In addition to providing displays and greeting our Legislators, we'd like to reward them with a tangible --  and yummy -- reminder of our visit!

Some states make cookies, others apple pie -- we  like the message of home-baked bread -- whole grain, banana, pumpkin... any kind you are willing to bake! We will need about 100 loaves and 1 or 2 people to coordinate the baking. If you would like to be involved in this aspect of Capitol Day, please contact teachct@teachct.org and let us know!

Displays & Performances   

We will have a limited number of tables and easels available on a first come basis to allow support groups to display information about their group or to showcase student's work.
Displays involving Civics or CT history would be especially appropriate.
We would also welcome students willing to perform interpretive readings of historical documents (w/or w/o a costume)
Please contact teachct@teachct.org  or CHN

if you are interested in reserving a table or time slot for your group.

More information will be provided in coming weeks:
*How to set up an appointment or talk with your legislator
*Area maps, parking and security instructions
*Schedule of events, tour information and much more.... Stay tuned!

Meanwhile - mark your calendars for March 12th!  

Volunteers are needed to help make this the best Capitol Day ever!     

Find your State Representative or Senator HERE, and let them know you're coming -- they would love to meet you!  

"The Conversation of Classical Education" with Matt Bianco

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"The Conversation of Classical Education" with Matt Bianco  

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Manchester Church of Christ 595 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042

Matt Bianco has entertained audiences around the country as the Director of Education for Classical Conversations. His down to earth and knowledgeable presentation of The Conversation of Classical Education has established and renewed parents’ vision for their children’s education. Helping one to see and understand the basis for learning and how to use the classical tools of learning, Matt helps parents recognize, enhance and possibly transform their families’ academic path while equipping the parents for the journey.

http://schoolchoiceweek.com/search?event=detail&id=1224

Classes for Homeschooled Students at Manchester Community College

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Classes for Homeschooled Students at 

Manchester Community College

Excursions in Learning Youth Programs is now offering weekday, daytime science and art classes for homeschooled students. 

·         Human Biology and Experiments

·         Earth Science

·         Oil Pastel Drawing and Watercolor Painting

Classes start March 4^th & 7^th.  Registration is now open.
Class size is limited to 16 students.

Check out page #8 our catalog for course details and descriptions: www.manchestercc.edu/students/resources/pdf/2014-Spring-Excursions-Catalog.pdf

Excursions also offers academic enrichment classes on Saturday mornings including culinary arts, computer programing, web design, theatre arts and more!

Questions?
Contact the Coordinator, Carleigh Schultz
cschultz@manchestercc.edu
860-512-2804

Registration is fast and easy over the phone!

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

Sign up now for Homeschool Recreation Group  At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.   The  next 6 week session starts on Friday, January 3 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor track. 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 January 1, 2014  To register online click on this link: http://www.starhillsports.com/vacation-week/home-school-programs   Also 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.   Star Hill Athletic Family Center 100 Gerber Drive   Tolland, Ct   860-871-8800