Wednesday, January 23, 2013

CT Institute of History possible classes survey

Passing this along from Karen Cupit, please contact her if you are interested.......

Recently I have learned about the CT Institute of History, and would like more people to hear about what they’re doing! I think this is a great asset to us as CT homeschoolers; also, having a live person who is passionate about their subject is a great person to learn from!

  Please take a look at this class and RSVP to Karen Cupit at cupit_kj@sbcglobal.net or call me at 860-645-1773 if you are a) interested in attending this class, b) not able to attend this class but are interested in classes offered in the future or c) all of the above. I am taking an interest survey so that I can make firm plans.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 19th from 7-8:30 PM
Location: TBD, in Manchester area
Class: for ages 12 and up
Fee: either $5 per person or max. of $10 per family
Class: Connecticut's Genesis, 1614-1639

Hear a Connecticut Historian tell the inspiring stories of:
v The Native Americans that lived on the River
v Adriaen Block’s Exploration of the River
v The First Settlers of Windsor, Hartford and Wethersfield
v Why we are called the Constitution State

We will first learn about Tom and Debbie Berrill and how they began the CT Institute of History, and then have a 1-hour class. This is a great way to learn about what they’re doing and get a taste for what they offer. The series includes 4 classes- we are offering the first and if there is interest, we will schedule the other 3 classes. They also offer on-site tours at historical sights around our state. I will try to post them as I hear of them.

For more information, visit their web site at instituteofcthistory.com

Institute of Connecticut History
Restoring Truth in History

“He who transplanted still sustains”

Sound Crossing Studio’s Benefit Concert

Passing this along from Kim Starkey........

My son has been taking piano lessons here for the past 2 years and it’s been a great experience all around. They are having a benefit concert for the studio and it’s a great opportunity to experience the teachers and the students. If you are looking for a music teacher for your child I would highly recommend this studio to help you. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at rkstarkey@gmail.com


Sound Crossing Studio’s Benefit Concert

Group performances will include the Sound Crossing Suzuki String Program, the STEP string quartet, and Sound Crossing Guitar students playing music of Handel, Mozart and Pachelbel. The Sound & Silence ensemble will rock the audience with the music of Led Zeppelin & Green Day! The Northern Connecticut String Orchestra will perform both familiar works and new, exciting music.

The concert will also feature faculty performances:
*A classical guitar duo performing light hearted, love songs of the Beatles
*Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate - sung by soprano, Michelle Slajda,
*the beautiful Adagio form Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A, arranged for violin and string quartet.

Come experience "the tempo of the heart" on 
Feb. 9th, 2pm at East Granby High School
Tickets $15, children under 12 free with an adult!
tickets available at the door
advance tickets may be purchased at Sound Crossing Studio (860)758-7707

drop-in LEGO BUILD at Scout Hall

Passing along from Jen Fahey........

For those of you who are interested in more Lego building...

A drop-in LEGO BUILD will be held Jan 27th, 2 – 4:30 at the Scout Hall Youth Center, 28 Abbe Rd, East Windsor for all children no matter what town they live in. Want to do something on a cold winter day that is free? Come and build cool creations; we have Legos for every age including 10,000 Duplos for younger children. Build whatever you can and feel free to take pictures, but please do not take your creations home, the Legos must stay at the hall for the next Lego Build. The Youth Center has been the recipient of a donation of 20,000 Lego bricks from the Lego Corporation. It includes 10,000 Duplos and 10,000 Legos of every size and kind. A parent/adult must accompany the children. Future Lego Builds will be held on Feb. 24th and March 17th from 2 – 4:30. 
For information contact Nancy Masters at 860-289-5085 or RN1757@aol.com.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Tuesday After (home)School Club LEGO Build on Jan. 22

Passing this along from Jen Fahey...........


I am very excited to announce Tuesday, 1/22/13, we will be holding our Tuesday After (home)School Club LEGO Build from 3:30 - 4:30 at the Scout Hall in East Windsor, CT. But here is the exciting part - we will have the opportunity to use 20,000 brand new Legos!

This group is for all ages, there are Duplos and regular size Legos. And, please take pictures of your awesome creations, but remember the Legos do not go home with you.

No need to reply, just come.

Any questions, feel free to email me at jen@faheyfam.com

Thank you.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

upcoming Classical Conversations information meetings

Passing this along from Amy Bassett.....


Classical Conversations currently has three campuses in CT: Fairfield (director-Eva Zaldumbide), Southbury (director-Karen Benater), and Manchester (director-myself, Amy Bassett). These campuses have grown exponentially and we continue to see interest from many homeschooling families in this dynamic program. For the 2013-14 school year we are looking to expand these three campuses to also include Groton/shoreline, Newport, RI, West Hartford, and potentially other areas as well. Some of the other campuses have already been holding information meetings, the Manchester and West Hartford campuses will also be holding meetings several times this spring.
Information meetings are an excellent way to learn more about Classical Conversations as it fits with homeschooling with a biblical worldview, as well as learning more about the classical model of education. These meetings are followed by open houses on the following Thursday to allow parents to see CC in action and how it works. We prefer that families attend an information meeting prior to attending an open house. We anticipate having several more meetings and open houses throughout the spring.

We have two meetings scheduled for the next couple weeks:

1) Tuesday January 29th from 7-9:30pm run by Charlotte Hurst and Jennifer Finney, location TBD, most likely at the Manchester Church of Christ.

2) Tuesday February 5th from 7-9:30pm run by Amy Bassett and Genny Hathaway. Location TBD, most likely in West Hartford.


We will then have open houses at the Manchester campus on Thursday Jan 31st and Thursday February 7th. The Foundations program (ages 4-12) meets from 9am-12pm followed by a brown bag lunch. The Essentials program (ages 9-12) meets from 1-3pm.


If would like more information about the meetings or plan to attend, please contact me at: asmithbassettcnm@gmail.com or at (773) 339-8050.

If you plan to come to an open house, you must register first so that we may plan our supplies and space with the tutors. 
You may also visit Classical Conversations for more information at www.classicalconversations.com. I have catalogs available and am happy to distribute them to you on request. You may also request a free catalog on the website.Wishing you all the best on your educational journey, whatever that may be!

In Christ,~Amy Bassett(773) 339-8050 cell

Monday, January 14, 2013

Sign up NOW for Session Four of Homeschool Recreation At Star Hill Athletic Family Center


Sign up NOW for Session Four of Homeschool Recreation
At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

The next 6 week session starts on Friday January 25 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, $40 per child for non-members.
Please register your children by Wednesday January 23, 2013
Also don't forget on Wednesdays 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

Monday, December 17, 2012

Homeschool Archery is FULL!!


Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Homeschool Archery JOAD class is now full.
I hope to set up another class after this 12 week session.

Thanks for all the interest!

Ron Small