NOAH WEBSTER HOUSE - Field Trips for Homeschoolers

 Passing this along from Diane Connors  drmomoften@hotmail.com

THE NOAH WEBSTER HOUSE 

Field Trips for Homeschoolers

227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT

http://noahwebsterhouse.org/

This event is "rain or shine" as it's indoors. It's also a "drop off" event, except for chaperones. My older kids have attended these events and they are very good quality, and were well received by everyone.

Thursday, September 20th, from 1 - 3 PM
NOAH WEBSTER: LANGUAGE, LITERACY & LEGACY
How does Noah’s legacy continue to affect us today? This interdisciplinary program combines language arts and history to look at how Noah Webster contributed to American language and the way we learn. Students explore how language has changed over time through group activities, discover Noah’s contributions to American education in a 19th-century schoolhouse, visit our exhibit Noah Webster: Defining American Life, and investigate historical objects in Noah’s childhood home. No pre-visit materials required.
Grades 5-8. Program length: 2 hours Fee: $8/student
2 hours, 1 chaperone per 10 students, 15 students minimum (max 50)

Thursday, September 27th, from 1:30 - 3 PM
the TOWN MEETING event
What issues led to the American Revolution? At a 1774 town meeting, Hartford colonists voted to stop trade with England in response to taxes and political policies that they thought were unfair. *Role-playing* Patriots versus Loyalists, students move through our historic house while discussing the issues of the day with our costumed museum teachers. Then they have a chance to vote during their own 1774 town meeting. Use of our pre-visit materials is required for role-playing prep. (will be sent to registrants)
1-1/2 hours, Grades 5 - 8, $9 per student, 1 chaperone per 10 students
15 students minimum (max 50)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31st, 2012 & it is a commitment for both events, not a single event. Payments & REGISTRATION FORM must be received by that date; no late registrations. If the event is full prior to that (likely), a notice will be posted, "full". Your child's space will be confirmed via email after your check has cleared.

Parking
The museum has limited on-site parking, but street parking is available on South Main Street and Crestwood Rd.



TO PRINT OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM, CLICK HERE: http://ct-cheer.com/noahwebstertrip.htm

AM Parkour Open House this Saturday, July 28th

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

The Adaptive Movement and Crossfit Grand Reopening is taking place this Saturday, July 28th.

Here is the info you need!

We will have seminars, raffles, contests, and lots of shenanigans.

Come join us July 28th from 11am-4pm as we party all day, Parkour style.

Bring a friend. They’ll love it too!

Here’s the schedule:

10am: Doors open. AMP relaxes and sets up while xfit does a WOD.

11am: AMP Beginner Seminar (ages 10 and up)

12pm: Contests, 6 foot precision challenge, QM relay race, and others.

1 pm: Ninja Warrior Seminar (all levels ages 10 and up)

2 pm: Saturday Class (all levels ages 10 and up)

3 pm: Fight or Flight Stunt fighting/screen fighting class. (ages 12+)

Come down and enjoy the excitement. There will be tons of prizes, raffles and fun. Let me know if you have any questions.

-Scott and Mike

Located at:

180 Johnson St., Middletown, CT 06457

To get to AM Parkour, take route 9 to exit 16. When you get to the light, take a SHARP right onto North Main St. Follow N. Main St. to the end and take a right. Cross the railroad tracks and turn right into the building complex. AM Parkour is located in the first building next to Zen Roasters.

**** Mom's note ****

We have been participating at AM Parkour for over a year now and we love it. Our son David, who is 14, will be there at the Open House all day. The instructor, Scott, is awesome and does a perfect job at blending strong physical discipline, respect for others, and having fun. He is interested in developing something for homeschoolers, so head over to see what parkour is all about!

For those of you not familiar with Parkour, it can be summed up as:

the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements to the environment.

Homeschool Books for sale

Passing this along from Jennie Liquori noexquz@yahoo.com  email her if you are interested......

She is selling quite a few Seton, Saxon and other books.

Here is the long list of books. Some of them do not put the grade level. Email if you have any questions.

Saxon 6/5 soft cover like new book with solutions manual and Teacher cd (includes lessons and tests on cd) $95.00 for set

Saxon 6/5 hardcover book and answer key $20.00

Saxon 7/6 Hardcover book, solutions manual and tests packet and Dive cd $45.00 set

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 Hardcover $20.00

Gods Marvelous Works hardcover $8.00

Seton Science 1 $5.00

Seton Science 2 $5.00

The Holy Spirit $1.00

Good St. Joseph $1.00

The Miracles of Jesus $1.00

Mary my mother $1.00

Padre Pio $1.00

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha $1.00

St. Therese of the Child Jesus$1.00

Prayers for Everyday $1.00

The Holy Rosary $1.00

Jesus and I $3.00

Red Hugh Prince of Donegal $10.00

Mother Cabrini Missionary to the World $7.00

If All The Swords in England $10.00

Concise Bible History $3.00

Bible History $8.00

The new St. Joseph First Communion Catechism $2.00

Seton Lesson Plan books (2) $4.00 each

First Science Encyclopedia $3.00

Discovery Channel Resourse Guides $1.00 each they are as follow

Insects, Heat, earthquakes, light, history of the earth, land and water, reptiles, sound, invertebrate

Catholic Home Schooling Book handbook for parents $4.00

First Start French (teacher edition w/2 workbooks and 2 cd's) Some wirting in first few pages $20.00 set

We Sing and Listen $4.00

We Sing and Dance $4.00 grade 3

We Sing and Blend $4.00

Catholic Songs For Children CD $3.00

St. Thomas Aquinas $4.00 Grade 4

This is our land $8.00 grade 4

Childs bible History $3.00 Grade 4

We Sing and Chant $4.00 grade 4

A Book of Gladness $8.00 grade 4

Saint Rose of Lima $5.00 grade 5

Blessed Marie of New France $8.00 Grade 5

These Are Our People $8.00 Grade 5

The Children of Fatima $8.00 Grade 6

This is Our Heritage $8.00 Grade 6

Book of Valor $8.00 Grade 6

Tag Sale with homeschool items for sale

Passing this along from Jennie Liquori noexquz@yahoo.com

Tag Sale

 Saturday June 16

 8am-12

 21 Teach Street Enfield, CT

 Homeschool books for sale to include Saxon math with Teacher disk set, Different grade levels of Saxon math and cd's. Seton Homeschool books, Apologia Science books, Learn how to play guitar and drums book cd set, various Reading books and much more.

Volunteers needed at The Northeast Great Homeschool Convention

Passing along from Donna Person...

The Northeast Great Homeschool Convention http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com/ coming to Hartford June 14th - 16th is in need of more volunteers. In exchange you will receive free admission (details below) but must act in the next 24 hours (by Tuesday 6/5)
If you have already paid you will receive reimbursement.

Volunteers can:

Work 4 hours and attend one (1) day at no charge
Work 6 hours and family attends the entire convention at no charge - a family includes the mother, father, children, and their grandparents.

Volunteers should email Sharon Hartmann (our volunteer coordinator) at greathomeschools@gmail.com within 24 hours from the time you receive this email (Monday 6/4). Sharon will need your email address, phone numbers and the day/time you can work their shift. She will respond with a confirmation.

Piano Teacher

Passing this along........

My name is Paulette Kunigisky, and I have been a professional pianist and piano teacher since the age of 13. I recently moved to Windsor, CT, and am looking for new piano students. I have a Master's Degree from Hartt School of Music in Music Education, and a Bachelor's Degree in Piano. I have my own website called paulettepiano.com which gives a lot of background information about me, including references. I have performed at the White House and many other places, but above all, love teaching private piano lessons. My phone number is 860-539-1557. My rates are very reasonable, and I teach out of my own home.  I have been invited to teach piano lessons to students at Trinity Methodist Christian School, and have been the pianist for numerous Christian churches in the last 20 years.  In the past, I have found that home schooled children have made excellent students, and their families are very supportive. The students tend to be very well behaved, and practice diligently for the most part.. I also love teaching children to play gospel music, as well as classical, jazz, and other styles of music. I love being able to share the Lord with my students, and speak freely about Jesus. I am a composer, and also have taught many of my students how to compose music. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Paulette

Graduation Recognition June 9th -- Important Information!

Passing this along.....

Do you have a graduating high school senior who would like to be publicly recognized for their achievement? Please join us with a special:

Homeschool Graduate Recognition Ceremony with a prelude by the Laudate Homeschool Orchestra --

Saturday June 9th, 2012 from 6:30pm -- 9:00pm

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

If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Blough at: (860) 683-2944 or e-mail: bloughfamily@sbcglobal.net

for a registration packet by Tuesday May 22nd (deadline extended)

The completed registration packet and payment* must be returned no later than June 1st -- Don't Delay!

*There is a $20 fee per student to participate in graduation -- this fee is waived for those who are registered to attend the Culture Shock Conference w/ Julie Hiramine. Click here for info - http://www.teachct.org/2012-convention.shtml

There is unlimited seating and free admission for those attending the ceremony. This is a wonderful time to invite friends and relatives, even if you don't have a graduate!

New this year!

Special Graduation Dinner

As a convenience for those attending the conference +/or graduation, we are offering a catered, buffet-style meal from 5:00 - 6:30pm at Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

The dinner is moderately priced:

$10 per adult/child 7+

$5 per child <7

Entrees will include, chicken, pasta, meatballs, various hot and cold sides, and dessert -- w/ a special graduation cake.

Children's menu includes mac & cheese, chicken, sides and dessert. MEAL RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Meal payment & reservations must be received by May 26th

Click http://www.teachct.org/register.php to register and pay online.
Click http://www.teachct.org/docs/Mail-in%20Registration%20Form.pdf for mail-in reservation