Rebekah and I are planning a trip to the BGSU planetarium on Thursday, November 4th. The program will start at 1:30.
I will update when we have more details but put it on your calendar now - you (and your kids) won't want to miss it ;)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September and October Homeschool Events
September 28: Picnic and 557 Foundation Tour 11:30 to 3:00. Contact Wendy for more info and to reserve your spot.
September 30: Prayer Meeting at the Foulke home at 7 p.m. Bring your requests and praises to share and present together before God.
October 19: Greenfield Village Tour Cost is $8 per person (2 and under free). Meet at 9:30 at the entrance to the Village. Please RSVP to Julie V by Sunday, October 17 with cash to reserve your spot. (We need to pay in one check or with cash as a school group would do.) More details when you sign up.
October 21: Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Slick home. Topic is a panel of seasoned homeschooling moms to answer questions on homeschooling and a short talk on creative ways to keep the little ones busy while you school the older ones. Questions - call Julie.
Keep looking for upcoming trips to the BG Planetarium, Bowling/Christmas Party, Library Tour and much more!
September 30: Prayer Meeting at the Foulke home at 7 p.m. Bring your requests and praises to share and present together before God.
October 19: Greenfield Village Tour Cost is $8 per person (2 and under free). Meet at 9:30 at the entrance to the Village. Please RSVP to Julie V by Sunday, October 17 with cash to reserve your spot. (We need to pay in one check or with cash as a school group would do.) More details when you sign up.
October 21: Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Slick home. Topic is a panel of seasoned homeschooling moms to answer questions on homeschooling and a short talk on creative ways to keep the little ones busy while you school the older ones. Questions - call Julie.
Keep looking for upcoming trips to the BG Planetarium, Bowling/Christmas Party, Library Tour and much more!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Nutcracker!
Toledo Ballet is celebrating its 70th season of Nutcracker! It is the longest running annual production in the country!
Student performance is December 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stanahan Theater.
You need to be there 1/2 hour early before performance begins. The entire student performance will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Tickets are allotted on a first come first serve basis, so your quick response will ensure your attendance. The cost for tickets is $5.00 each. The performance is geared for 3rd graders.
Questions call Margie Dobbins at 419-471-0049.
Student performance is December 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stanahan Theater.
You need to be there 1/2 hour early before performance begins. The entire student performance will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Tickets are allotted on a first come first serve basis, so your quick response will ensure your attendance. The cost for tickets is $5.00 each. The performance is geared for 3rd graders.
Questions call Margie Dobbins at 419-471-0049.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
House for sale!
My daughter and son-in-law are selling thier house in a "short sale" which means the value of their home is more than the selling price! This is a great deal for the buyer as well as the seller!
If you know anyone looking for a cute 3-bedroom home in Bedford it is listed for 89,900. Let Jefff know if you have a lead or want more info! His cell is 419-704-6807
If you know anyone looking for a cute 3-bedroom home in Bedford it is listed for 89,900. Let Jefff know if you have a lead or want more info! His cell is 419-704-6807
Friday, September 17, 2010
Notebooks 3 cents @ Target
I just returned (9/17 @ 5p) from Target (Spring Meadows-farthest, back-wall clearance corner of the store) they have those 70 page, 1 subject notebooks for 3cents each, & the thicker 90 pagers (with a prettier cover) are 12 cents each.
We did a great little BYBC craft in Mexico with these: Cut/tear colorful construction paper into angular shaped pieces (like triangles, trapezoids, and random shapes,) glue pieces with edges overlapping so notebook cover is obscured (a stained glass effect) and let dry. Taking clear contact paper, adhere it on the inside cover, (just short of the spiral) and (pressing as you go) wrap around to the front-over the "stained glass", again, stop just short of the spiral binding. Voila-fun, easy craft.
We did a great little BYBC craft in Mexico with these: Cut/tear colorful construction paper into angular shaped pieces (like triangles, trapezoids, and random shapes,) glue pieces with edges overlapping so notebook cover is obscured (a stained glass effect) and let dry. Taking clear contact paper, adhere it on the inside cover, (just short of the spiral) and (pressing as you go) wrap around to the front-over the "stained glass", again, stop just short of the spiral binding. Voila-fun, easy craft.
Zappos.com Free VIP membership for overnight shipping
Have you ever shopped at Zappos.com? They have name brand shoes, clothes, small household appliances and housewares. I use them when I know exactly what I want but it's not easy to find locally (eg. Dansko shoes.) They are great because they always offer free shipping and free NO HASSLE returns on any item. (If I remember correctly, they include everything needed for a return when they ship the order.) Now, they're even greater! Why? Glad you asked, it's 'cuz of their current promo offering free upgrades to VIP memberships which means the free shipping is now overnight!
I imagine they would be really convenient for those with little ones (wow, no more trying to shop for shoes and shower gifts with squirmy littles!?!) and those with busy schedules or who don't like to shop. So, if you know what you want, but aren't sure what size or color, you can order 2 or even 3 today and tomorrow see which is best and return what you don't want. Go here to read the explanation and see the link by freebies4mom (which is how I found out about it) and here to go directly to the Zappos sign-up site! I hope you like it.
I imagine they would be really convenient for those with little ones (wow, no more trying to shop for shoes and shower gifts with squirmy littles!?!) and those with busy schedules or who don't like to shop. So, if you know what you want, but aren't sure what size or color, you can order 2 or even 3 today and tomorrow see which is best and return what you don't want. Go here to read the explanation and see the link by freebies4mom (which is how I found out about it) and here to go directly to the Zappos sign-up site! I hope you like it.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
CTW Kid's Choir
CTW Kids Choir Begins This Sunday (September 19)
Attention all parents of 1st-6th graders! The CTW Kids Choir will have its first practice of the school year this Sunday, September 19th, at 5:15pm in the sanctuary of the SDA. All children in 1st-6th grade are welcome to participate.
Practices will occur the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month (prior to evening church service) at 5:15 in the SDA. We ask that the children arrive by 5;10, and that parents commit to having their children at each practice and scheduled worship service unless they are ill or out of town. The children will sing at BOTH worship services 19 December 2010, 24 April 2011 (Easter Sunday), and a date still TBD in February 2011.
If you have any questions, or to enroll your children in the choir, please contact Tyson or Jen Turner prior to the first practice. We look forward to worshipping God with them!
Tyson@ChristTheWord.com 419-490-6864
MrsTysonTurner@gmail.com 734-649-5416
Attention all parents of 1st-6th graders! The CTW Kids Choir will have its first practice of the school year this Sunday, September 19th, at 5:15pm in the sanctuary of the SDA. All children in 1st-6th grade are welcome to participate.
Practices will occur the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month (prior to evening church service) at 5:15 in the SDA. We ask that the children arrive by 5;10, and that parents commit to having their children at each practice and scheduled worship service unless they are ill or out of town. The children will sing at BOTH worship services 19 December 2010, 24 April 2011 (Easter Sunday), and a date still TBD in February 2011.
If you have any questions, or to enroll your children in the choir, please contact Tyson or Jen Turner prior to the first practice. We look forward to worshipping God with them!
Tyson@ChristTheWord.com 419-490-6864
MrsTysonTurner@gmail.com 734-649-5416
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Wisdom seeking.... younger kids
Since Lynnette sent out an e-mail basically asking people to make use of this blog, I thought I would start by asking people to post comments on suggestions of what to do with your younger kids while you are homeschooling the older ones. I could use some wisdom from some of you "verteran" homeschoolers ;)
Freebies 4 Mom
Some of you have requested I post the link to this site:
Freebies 4 Mom is a website that tells about discounts and deals. Things from printable coupons to sweepstakes and games (not the kind where you have to sign up to buy stuff, but the legit, easy, no strings attached kind-I've never been burned on one yet and I know of others who participate and also have had no problems) to free and discounted photobooks.
I have "won" a buy-one-get-one-free coupon & a T-shirt from the daily SoBe sweeps game. I know of people from our group who have won $10 & $15 (or more) gift cards for Baskin Robins and Lowes too. I also recently took advantage of a free photo book from Picaboo (I did have to pay $8 for S&H) but it's a $30 item. It came in one week and the quality is great-I was certainly pleased with the results.
There is a Snapfish discount offer right now. There is also a link to $2 off one bottle Hidden Valley Ranch dressing coupon. There is another for a freebie at Bath & Body Works-no purchase necessary.
The "author" does a nice job of telling you any caveats to the deals or your chances of winning, etc. I subscribe to them and receive the daily offers in my inbox.
Freebies 4 Mom is a website that tells about discounts and deals. Things from printable coupons to sweepstakes and games (not the kind where you have to sign up to buy stuff, but the legit, easy, no strings attached kind-I've never been burned on one yet and I know of others who participate and also have had no problems) to free and discounted photobooks.
I have "won" a buy-one-get-one-free coupon & a T-shirt from the daily SoBe sweeps game. I know of people from our group who have won $10 & $15 (or more) gift cards for Baskin Robins and Lowes too. I also recently took advantage of a free photo book from Picaboo (I did have to pay $8 for S&H) but it's a $30 item. It came in one week and the quality is great-I was certainly pleased with the results.
There is a Snapfish discount offer right now. There is also a link to $2 off one bottle Hidden Valley Ranch dressing coupon. There is another for a freebie at Bath & Body Works-no purchase necessary.
The "author" does a nice job of telling you any caveats to the deals or your chances of winning, etc. I subscribe to them and receive the daily offers in my inbox.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Bookstore Closing
Frogtown Books is going out of business. Starting today (Sept. 9) all books are 60% off. They are on Reynolds, just south of Bancroft. Their hours are 11-6. They have every genre of book imaginable...Christian, cooking, history, kids picture books, homeschool, crafting, fiction, old books, new books, coffee table books, etc. In another week or so things go to 80% off and eventually it will all be $1!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Owens Homeschool Classes
Someone passed these on to me via email. Hope this is accurate. - Julie :)
2010 OWENS HOMESCHOOL FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
(to register for any of these classes, call 567-661-7357)
Register early. All classes will be limited to 20 students
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
MINI HERO CAMP
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 7-10
First Hour – Fire Safety and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
This module will present the methods for teaching the students to work with their parents in designing a home fire escape plan and identify the major hazards in a home that typically cause a fire. It culminates with hands on training using our fire extinguisher training system to teach the students how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the home.
Second Hour – Basic First Aid
This module provides the students with the knowledge of when to call 911. It also provides them the ability to provide basic first aid in the home. Topics include; how to stop bleeding, splinting potential fractures using household materials, how to open an airway and give artificial respiration. Held at Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness on Tracy Road
Cost: $15.00
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 11-14
First Hour – Basic First Aid
This module provides the students with the knowledge of when to call 911. It also provides them the ability to provide basic first aid in the home. Topics include; how to stop bleeding, splinting potential fractures using household materials, how to open an airway and give artificial respiration.
Second Hour – Fire Safety II and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
This module will present the methods for teaching the students to work with their parents in designing a home fire escape plan and identify the major hazards in a home that typically cause a fire. In addition, this course also will also cover issues appropriate for older students such as changing batteries in smoke detectors and conducting a home fire drill. It culminates with hands on training using our fire extinguisher training system to teach the students how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the home. Held at Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness on Tracy Rd.
Cost: $15
OCTOBER 13, 2010
(Pricing for these classes are the same per hour, however, there is an additional cost for equipment.) These classes are open to students of all ages. There is no age breakdown.
All music and magic classes will be held at Arrowhead Park Learning Center, Maumee OH.
MUSIC AND MAGIC WORKSHOPS
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop: People who live in the Appalachian Region of the United
States have played the mountain dulcimer for decades. Come learn to play this wonderful 3 stringed American instrument and receive your own mountain dulcimer to take home. Learn to play at least 10 songs on the dulcimer. No prior musical training or experience is necessary. If you have never played an instrument before, this workshop is for you!
The cost of this 3-hour workshop is: $50.00
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Harmonica Workshop : This 2-hour workshop will teach participants how to play the harmonica. We will explore how to read harmonica music; how to play the instrument; and how to translate any song into harmonica tablature so that you can play it on the harmonica. Participants will receive their own harmonica to take home and will leave the workshop having played at least 10 songs. No prior musical training is necessary. The cost of the workshop is: $30.00
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ukulele Workshop: People who live in the Pacific Islands have played the Ukulele for decades. Portuguese Sailors who played the ukulele spread the instrument throughout the pacific. Workshop goers will learn to play this wonderful 4 stringed instrument. Participants will receive their own ukulele to take home and will learn to play at least 7 songs on the ukulele. Participants will learn to strum the instrument properly; tune the ukulele in both standard and open tuning; and learn how to read a chord chart. No prior musical training or experience is necessary. The cost of this 2-hour workshop is: $50.00
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Magic Close Up Workshop: This 2-hour workshop will teach participants how to perform magic tricks within 2 feet of onlookers. We will explore the techniques of performing each trick as well as how to present the illusion to an audience of 1 or more. Participants will learn a minimum of 10 tricks consisting of coin, rope, restoration, and card illusions. Workshop fee includes the magic supplies for participants to take home. The cost is: $30.00
NOVEMBER 16
ARCHAEOLOGY
These classes will be held at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Holly Higginbotham and the Mystical Artifact (K-3rd grade)
This is a class for the young explorers out there. This class takes young explorers will put on their explorer hats as they "journey" to around the world looking for lost cities and ancient relics. Since the end of the 19th century, explorers searched for these mythical civilizations. Students will travel the globe to explore these sites and learn about some of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Cost: $15
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exploring Archaeology (4th-8th grade)
Ever watch Indiana Jones or Laura Croft and wonder what the true study of archaeology was like? Join archaeologist Jeremy Freeman and learn about the science of archaeology. Archaeologists are scientists that study the past. In this class students will learn how archaeologists study the past in this hands-on class. Students will learn about how to find sites set up a grid and excavate a site in a simulated archaeological dig.
Cost: $15
2010 OWENS HOMESCHOOL FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
(to register for any of these classes, call 567-661-7357)
Register early. All classes will be limited to 20 students
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
MINI HERO CAMP
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 7-10
First Hour – Fire Safety and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
This module will present the methods for teaching the students to work with their parents in designing a home fire escape plan and identify the major hazards in a home that typically cause a fire. It culminates with hands on training using our fire extinguisher training system to teach the students how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the home.
Second Hour – Basic First Aid
This module provides the students with the knowledge of when to call 911. It also provides them the ability to provide basic first aid in the home. Topics include; how to stop bleeding, splinting potential fractures using household materials, how to open an airway and give artificial respiration. Held at Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness on Tracy Road
Cost: $15.00
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 11-14
First Hour – Basic First Aid
This module provides the students with the knowledge of when to call 911. It also provides them the ability to provide basic first aid in the home. Topics include; how to stop bleeding, splinting potential fractures using household materials, how to open an airway and give artificial respiration.
Second Hour – Fire Safety II and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
This module will present the methods for teaching the students to work with their parents in designing a home fire escape plan and identify the major hazards in a home that typically cause a fire. In addition, this course also will also cover issues appropriate for older students such as changing batteries in smoke detectors and conducting a home fire drill. It culminates with hands on training using our fire extinguisher training system to teach the students how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the home. Held at Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness on Tracy Rd.
Cost: $15
OCTOBER 13, 2010
(Pricing for these classes are the same per hour, however, there is an additional cost for equipment.) These classes are open to students of all ages. There is no age breakdown.
All music and magic classes will be held at Arrowhead Park Learning Center, Maumee OH.
MUSIC AND MAGIC WORKSHOPS
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop: People who live in the Appalachian Region of the United
States have played the mountain dulcimer for decades. Come learn to play this wonderful 3 stringed American instrument and receive your own mountain dulcimer to take home. Learn to play at least 10 songs on the dulcimer. No prior musical training or experience is necessary. If you have never played an instrument before, this workshop is for you!
The cost of this 3-hour workshop is: $50.00
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Harmonica Workshop : This 2-hour workshop will teach participants how to play the harmonica. We will explore how to read harmonica music; how to play the instrument; and how to translate any song into harmonica tablature so that you can play it on the harmonica. Participants will receive their own harmonica to take home and will leave the workshop having played at least 10 songs. No prior musical training is necessary. The cost of the workshop is: $30.00
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ukulele Workshop: People who live in the Pacific Islands have played the Ukulele for decades. Portuguese Sailors who played the ukulele spread the instrument throughout the pacific. Workshop goers will learn to play this wonderful 4 stringed instrument. Participants will receive their own ukulele to take home and will learn to play at least 7 songs on the ukulele. Participants will learn to strum the instrument properly; tune the ukulele in both standard and open tuning; and learn how to read a chord chart. No prior musical training or experience is necessary. The cost of this 2-hour workshop is: $50.00
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Magic Close Up Workshop: This 2-hour workshop will teach participants how to perform magic tricks within 2 feet of onlookers. We will explore the techniques of performing each trick as well as how to present the illusion to an audience of 1 or more. Participants will learn a minimum of 10 tricks consisting of coin, rope, restoration, and card illusions. Workshop fee includes the magic supplies for participants to take home. The cost is: $30.00
NOVEMBER 16
ARCHAEOLOGY
These classes will be held at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Holly Higginbotham and the Mystical Artifact (K-3rd grade)
This is a class for the young explorers out there. This class takes young explorers will put on their explorer hats as they "journey" to around the world looking for lost cities and ancient relics. Since the end of the 19th century, explorers searched for these mythical civilizations. Students will travel the globe to explore these sites and learn about some of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Cost: $15
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exploring Archaeology (4th-8th grade)
Ever watch Indiana Jones or Laura Croft and wonder what the true study of archaeology was like? Join archaeologist Jeremy Freeman and learn about the science of archaeology. Archaeologists are scientists that study the past. In this class students will learn how archaeologists study the past in this hands-on class. Students will learn about how to find sites set up a grid and excavate a site in a simulated archaeological dig.
Cost: $15
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
College Fair at Toledo Christian
A College Fair will be held at Toledo Christian School in the Gym on September 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 40 Christian colleges will be in attendance for students and their parents to ask questions and gain information. Also, 2 financial aid seminars will be available. For more info, contact Judy Cleveland.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
First Field Trip of the School Year
Picnic and 577 Foundation Tour on September 28
RSVP by September 20 to Wendy (only 22 spots still left)
Meet at Woodlands Park (429 W. Boundary, Perrysburg) at 11:30 for a "bring your own" picnic and play on Fort Imagination. Then meet at 577 Foundation (577 East Front St., Perrysburg) at 12:45 for a tour of their beautiful grounds and gardens. After our hour tour, we'll explore the grounds and fellowship together. The tour is limited to 30 people. Please RSVP to Wendy F. for the tour or if you have any questions.
You are welcome to come to just the picnic or just the tour, if it fits your schedule better.
RSVP by September 20 to Wendy (only 22 spots still left)
Meet at Woodlands Park (429 W. Boundary, Perrysburg) at 11:30 for a "bring your own" picnic and play on Fort Imagination. Then meet at 577 Foundation (577 East Front St., Perrysburg) at 12:45 for a tour of their beautiful grounds and gardens. After our hour tour, we'll explore the grounds and fellowship together. The tour is limited to 30 people. Please RSVP to Wendy F. for the tour or if you have any questions.
You are welcome to come to just the picnic or just the tour, if it fits your schedule better.
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