Lego Build and Field Day info

Passing this along from Jen Fahey.....

Hi everyone,

 

We are scheduled to have a Lego Build at the Scout Hall in East Windsor tomorrow, Wed., April 30 from 3:00 - 4:30.

 

I would like to add some more activities to our time together tomorrow since it seems that the Lego's are not as exciting as they once were. We will still have Legos out, we will just be adding other things.

 

So, I am adding the following activities:

 

indoor volleyball (using 2 lightweight play balls)

plastic cup stacking challenge

easter egg memory match

marshmallow target toss

the card game "war" with all the kids who are interested in playing

 

These are all optional, but I thought they might be fun. At this point there are no prizes for the winners, just the fun of playing.

 

ONE MORE THING -

 

There will be a Field Day on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 3:00 - 4:30 with the option of staying for pizza from 5 - 5:30.

 

The day will include relay races, a tricycle race, 50 yard dash, water balloon baseball, and more. If you are interested, mark it on your calendar. I will send out another email closer to that date and will post it on a few groups too.

 

Please feel free to pass this email on to anyone you think may be interested.

 

Thanks, stay warm?! Will it ever be warm out again?

 

-Jen

Book Club for 12-15 yr olds, Manchester

Passing this along from Shelley Wurst....

Book Club for 12-15 yr olds, Manchester

 

The next meeting of the Early Teens Homeschool Book Club will be held on Friday, May 2, from 1-3pm at the Mary Cheney Library in Manchester (there’s a multi-use room downstairs from the Children’s section). New members are welcome! We will be discussing Holes by Louis Sachar. Students will participate in discussion and other book-related activities, and are welcome to bring a snack to share. Participation in the Book Club is free, but RSVPs to shelleywurst@gmail.com for each meeting are appreciated so we can plan our room set-up and activities.

There is also a companion book club for siblings ages 8-11 yrs old. Information on the companion group (including the book they will be discussing at this meeting) can be obtained from Laurel at blueskies379@gmail.com

Looking forward to another fun afternoon and lively discussion with fellow bookworms!

--Shelley Wurst
shelleywurst@gmail.com

Sign up for last session of Homeschool Recreation Group  At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.   Please note: The next session is 8 weeks long and starts on Friday, April 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. $45 per child for members, $60 per child for non-members. Please register your children by Wednesday April 23, 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

Homeschool Book Club in Manchester for early teens

Passing this along.....

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

Passing this along.......

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

   From:

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

Passing this along.....

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!