Homeschool Survey

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Hello Homeschool Families,

 

My name is Carleigh Schultz and I am the coordinator of Excursions in Learning Youth Programs at Manchester Community College.  Excursions is a non-profit, state program whose main goal and mission is to provide unique classes and learning opportunities to the youth in our community.

 

We are currently in the process of creating a BRAND NEW program designed specifically for homeschooled students, but we need your help!  I am hoping that you can please take 5 minutes to complete this 5 question survey to help us gain more information about your needs as an educator, a parent and a member of our community.  We are creating this program for you and you can be part of the planning process!

 

Our survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWN5D7S

 

Thank you so much for your time!  Your feedback is so valuable to us.  If you have any questions or would like to speak further to me about this project, you may reach me by phone or email below.

Thank you again!

 

Carleigh

Carleigh Schultz

Coordinator of Youth Programs

cschultz@manchestercc.edu

860-512-2804 (o) | 860-512-2801 (f)

Sign up now for the next session of Homeschool Recreation Group

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

The next 6 week session starts on Friday October 25 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Please note: there will be no class on Friday, Nov. 29.
 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 October 23, 2013

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

Celebrating the Sun Library Program

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Celebrating the Sun

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

10:30 am

Windsor Locks Public Library
 28 Main St, Windsor Locks, Ct. 

Windsor Locks Public Library is having a program Celebrating the Sun for homeschoolers. Participants will learn about the sun and its relationship to the planets and the NASA ESA Soho solar observation space craft. Children will also be using telescopes to observe sun spots. This is a program suitable for children ages eight and up. For questions or to register call 860-627-1495.

Lego builds start this Wednesday

Passing this along from Jen Fahey, please contact her at jen@faheyfam.com if you are interested.....

Lego builds start this Wednesday, 10/9, from 3:00 - 4:30, at the Scout Hall in East Windsor, CT. These builds are scheduled for every other Wednesday thru May 2014, and all the dates are listed below. These sessions are an open build format providing a time for creativity and a time just to hang out with friends. 

All ages are welcome. There are regular sized Legos and Duplos. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly via email jen@faheyfam.com

Thank you,

Jen

Dates:

2013

10/9
10/23
11/6
11/20
12/4
12/18

2014

1/8
1/22
2/5
2/19
3/5
3/19
4/2
4/16
4/30
5/14
5/28

HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

Passing this along from Sharon Grous........

 HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

Hi everyone. My name is Sharon Grous. I am a home-schooling mother of two children. I have been homeschooling for 10 years and have approx. 30 years experience teaching children and adults in several different areas.. I am also a musician, singer and songwriter. I have been studying music for most of my life and have many years of training in voice, flute, violin and piano. I also have extensive experience singing in choirs and as a soloist for concerts and special music events .I am the lead vocalist for a Christian band which leads worship and plays at nursing homes and special events. I attend worship seminars and conferences on a regular basis.

This is my third year offering music lessons to home-schooled children in the Tolland, Vernon and Manchester areas.

I am offering 2 group music classes this fall, as well as private lessons in Voice, Violin, Piano, and Flute. I have a few of private lesson times still available .My fees are as follows:

$15.00 ½ hour private lesson (my home or location)

$20.00 ½ private lesson, plus gas fee ( your home)

Group classes I am offering this fall are being held in the Manchester area. Group class size is limited . Classes include;

INTRO TO VIOLIN- This class introduces children to the basics of playing the violin. It is a great way to

allow a child to try the violin without a large investment This 45 minute class

meets for 10 weeks. Ages 8 and up. The fee is $95.00 or 2 payments of $47.50.

Instruments can be rented locally for about $30.00 for the first 4 months. Instruction

book fee $10.00 or less. Class size limit: 8

THURSDAY 4:00 - 4:45pm 10/03/13 – 12/12/13

MANCHESTER

SINGING/VOICE DEVELOPMENT- This class teaches children and teens correct singing technique

including breathing, enunciation, pitch, tone, reading music.

This is a 1 hour class which runs for 12 weeks. The fee is $120.00

or 3 payments of $40.00. Class size limit: 12

FRIDAY 4:30 -5:30pm 9/20/13 – 12/13/13

MANCHESTER

• This Class has already begun but some spaces are still available. Students joining now would pay the pro-rated fee of $100.00.

To register or for more information please e-mail me at ken.grous@snet.net or call 860-872-2101 or 860-463-5043.  

Intro to Musical Theatre

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Intro to Musical Theatre

7 week course for home schooled students!

Fee $70.00

Classes are on Mondays from 1:30-3:00pm at CAST located on 113 Summit Street, Manchester, CT.

Starting September 30^th and ending November 18^th (No rehearsal on October 14^th)

Last class will be a performance for family and friends.

For more information or to register contact Becca Duval at bduval@casttheatre.org

Or call CAST at 860.649.5062

FIELD TRIP – CT TROLLEY MUSEUM'S Autumn Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Event

Passing this along from Diane Connors, contact her if you are interested at DrMomOfTen@hotmail.com

FIELD TRIP – CT TROLLEY MUSEUM'S Autumn Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Event

WHEN?
Friday, October 4th, 2013

TIME? 1:30 – 3:30 PM

WHERE?
58 North Road, (Route 140) East Windsor, CT (plenty of
free parking available at the site)

WHO? All ages welcome.

COST?
Adults - $8.50
Seniors - $6.50
Youth ages 2-12 - $4.50
Tots ages under 2 - $1.50

ARRIVAL: We will meet for a check-in, on the front
lawn just outside the Visitor's Center. Staff will be present to collect payment-at-the-door and give you your wristbands.

DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: The
Annual Trolley Museum Pumpkin Patch event is a special event that
they arrange for visitors. For your admission fee, you get unlimited trolley rides for
the day of our visit, and one stop at the Pumpkin Patch to select a pumpkin
that your child(ren) may want to decorate back at the Visitor's Center
building. It is a decorated area, good for some cute photos ! On
the front lawn of the Center, weather permitting, there will be a variety of lawn games set up for our use, such as bean bag toss, hula hoops and a bubble table to name some of the games.
There's also free face painting and tattoos for the kids.

The Conductors of the trolleys are very friendly and happy to talk about the history of trolleys in general, how they are run, and the history of the particular car you are riding
at the time. They have multiple cars running on any given day, so it's fun to take a
turn riding all of them and learning about the history and function of
them. The ride is 3 miles long, and in October, it's gorgeous with the foliage, as well.

In addition, the Visitor's Center is a great place to visit and the changing exhibits there are quite fun to
e, too. There are picnic tables are on the front lawn if you'd like to bring a picnic lunch. There is also a cute little Gift Shop, as well.

WEBSITE: To get an idea of what this wonderful place has to offer, check the
site out http://www.ct-trolley.org/

TRIP COORDINATOR: Diane Connors – I'll be there with 6 - 9 of my kids/grandkids. We do NOT have to pre-pay for this trip. If the weather is stormy, the event is cancelled. Dress warmly because the open air trolleys, moving down the track at a fast pace can give you quite the breezy, chilly ride! Great fun. Our 2010 trip welcomed over 110 homeschoolers!

REGISTRATION: Please email me with a total headcount of your party, so I can pass the numbers on to the Trolley Museum staff. They want to have enough volunteers on hand when we visit, so we do not have to wait! Thanks. Email DrMomOfTen@hotmail.com. The Trolley Museum staff remembers our group and they look forward to our return visit!