“The Homeschool Coffee Club”
Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Is this your first year and your not sure what to do? Perhaps your child is entering high school and your not sure how to go about that? Are you looking for real advice from real moms who have really been there but you don’t have the time for Chat Rooms, Forums or Moms Nights? Look no further.
Get Tips, encouragement and resources right from your phone. Join A.V Homeschoolers for “The Homeschool Coffee Club” On the first Thursday of every month beginning in June at 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Listen to real moms handle real issues and give you new ideas and advice to make your home school a success. Get the support and encouragement you need to help make your home school year a breeze.
Are you needing personal attention? An open Q and A session will be handled at the end of every teleconference. Cant make it to the phone? All calls will be recorded for you so you can listen at any time. {The call is free but, check your phone company for long distance rates} This is an hour call.
Here is Conference Dial-in Number: (641) 715-3300
This month:
June
Homeschool, is it for me? Charter schools, filing an affidavit, PSP! What should you choose and what’s the difference? This month we will speak to a couple of different moms and their experience with ISP, PSP, Charter schools and filing your affidavit. We will also find out what they like best about homeschooling and why they chose to do it. Through this call we hope to help you choose what will work best for you and your situation. Remember there is a Q and A at the end of each recorded call!
Check out The Coffee Club Schedule to get all the latest recordings and to find out what is coming up next!
Please feel free to forward this to any homeschooler you know!
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In January we held the fire safety class for Fun on the Farm. We had a great time learning all the aspects of fire safety. Here is a slide show showing you the highlights. I am hoping in the near future to get up a lesson plan and resource list for you. In the meantime, enjoy the show
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WHAT:
Fire Safety Class for Kids (all ages)
WHEN:
Friday, January 29
WHERE:
Lisa’s farm in Littlerock
TIME:
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
WHO:
This class is open to any homeschoolers, all ages, willing to visit
the Dingman’s farm in Littlerock (1-hour drive from SCV). Note: This
class is geared towards elementary school-aged children; but junior
high school students will also find the workshop informative. High
school children can also participate by helping Lisa teach the class.
If your high school child is interested in helping, please email Lisa
at schoolonthefarm@msn.com, and she will contact you directly.
COST:
FREE!!!!!!!
DETAILS:
(from Lisa D.) My grandfather was a fireman, and he put in our hearts
the importance of being fire safe. I have made sure to pass that
information along to my children by teaching them fire safety once a
year. This year, we would like to bring a Fire Safety Class to your
children. Remember, fires can happen in an instant; and it is very
important for your children to know what to do and how to get out of
dangerous situations. Our homes and material goods can be replaced;
but family is irreplaceable!
During the Fire Safety Class, students will learn all aspects of
being “fire safe.” Lisa will teach your children about flammable
liquids, gases and greases in the home; electrical fire safety; how to
work a fire extinguisher; all about EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home);
candling with care; planning how to escape a fire; and much, much
more. The children will be involved in creating maps for their
families’ protection and even trying on fire suits! Many surprises are
in store! All children will go home with an activity book containing
fun things, like coloring pages, a disaster plan worksheet, handouts,
and more to enhance their learning experience.
All fire safety information will be obtained from the The National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and will be presented to your
children in a fun, interactive, educational class setting.
ACTIVITY BOOK DONATIONS:
All fire safety activity books will be donated by “Mom Teaches
Success” www.momteachessuccess.info and by “Success in Home Biz”
www.successinhomebiz.com .
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Nick and Beth had a great time making scarecrows for the Lomabardi Ranch annual scarecrow contest. They entered with their homeschool group Homeschool Explorers of Santa Clarita. Our Leader Gina came up with the idea “Homeschooled Forefathers of Americorn”. Each child participating was asked to make a scarecrow representing an American forefather who was homeschooled. Nick and Beth originally choose George Washington Carver for their forefather but after realizing that one of our friends was deathly allergic to peanuts, we decided to change our person. We then decided on the Wright Brothers which was fun because now Nick and Beth got to make their own scarecrow. Well, all the hard work that the students did paid off. The group won second place in the 10 and under category which was a $250.00 prize. Mrs Gina is going to use the prize money to host a party for the whole group! That will be a hoot and something that I am sure the kids will remember for a long time!
Here, the kids are setting up their display.
The final product! Beth and Nicks scarecrow is the one sitting at the desk and the one right behind him. 
Here are some of the other displays from the 10 and under.
We had a great time at the Lombardi Farms
By the way, I thought I would post some of the other entries from the groups of teen and adults
Here are some teens entries
Here are the adult entries
This one is my favorite!
As you can see, there are all sorts of entries!
Tags: adult made scarecrows, home school, homeschool, kid made scarecrows, kids, Lombardi Ranch, pumkins, scarecrow contest, scarecrows, school projects, teen made scarecrows
Not Back to School Days Rally and Conference at Disneyland Resort ® 2009
HURRY! The deadline to order conference passes is June 30, 2009 – a 50% savings off the door price.
Perhaps the most exciting conference west of the Rockies in 2009! We’re hosting our 3rd Annual Not Back to School Days Rally at Disneyland Resort ® and (new for 2009) Home Educators Conference, September 14-17, 2009.
Download a Conference Informational Packet
Register for the Conference NOW!
Disneyland Resort ® is a great place to enjoy a family vacation, meet new homeschoolers, and get recharged. You will have many unique opportunities to share your experiences with those who are seeking information about home education, as our theme is Be an Example.
The highlights for this year’s Rally and Conference are:
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Hotel Discounts
Have you ever wanted to stay at one of the Disneyland Resort ® hotels, but didn’t think you could afford it?
Our group rates are unbeatable! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel®, which normally starts at $400 a night and goes up, can be your destination dream for just $195 per night, that’s more than half off! This price is per room, based on 4 nights stay, checking in on 9/13/09 and out on 9/17/09, and excludes tax and resort fee. Your standard room comes with one queen bed, one bunk bed, and one trundle under the bunk – giving 5 people plenty of room to spread out and more family members lots of room for snuggling. Each room includes a refrigerator, and a porta-crib as well. Read More
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Park Hopper Discounts
SHEA negotiated more Park Hopper® days!! You can choose a 2, 3, 4, or 5 day Park Hopper® – with or without a Y.E.S.® class!!! Plus, your Park Hopper® days do not need to be consecutive. You can take up to 13 days to use them from the first date of use, so you can go to the theme parks one day, the conference the next day, and then return to the theme parks to use up the rest of your days. The rates are significantly less than you will pay anywhere else.
2-Day Park Hopper®
with or without Y.E.S.® classes $93
3-Day Park Hopper®
with or without Y.E.S.® classes $113
4-Day Park Hopper®
with or without Y.E.S.® classes $126
5-Day Park Hopper®s
with or without Y.E.S.® classes $137
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Workshops and Speakers
Speaker Bio’s and Workshop Descriptions are still coming in – please check back often to see what has been added.
SHEA is proud to announce speakers and workshop leaders for the 2009 Conference. Our selection is diverse, so there is something for everyone! View an updated list of workshops and speakers.
Youth Education Series®
Just as in previous years, the group rate is the same whether you take a Y.E.S.® class or not because the majority of our group will be taking classes and consists of children. However, we are organizing the Y.E.S.® classes a bit differently this year to more efficiently serve you. When you visit the registration page, you will see the 4 different Park Hopper® ticket options. Choose how many of each you want, and then on the second page of the registration, you will select no Y.E.S.® class or select the class(es) you want. Read More
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Vendors
When attending the conference, parents will be able to visit various vendor booths to preview curriculum and tools. New vendors are signing up all of the time! Visit our VENDOR LIST for a complete list of confirmed companies.
If you are a vendor, and want to present at the conference, please go to our VENDOR REGISTRATION PAGE.
Space is limited, so sign up today!
Gifts and Talent Fair
Homeschoolers will perform at our private-party show – come and support them!
If you have ever wanted to show skeptical inlaws, neighbors, and inquiring minds the real fruits of homeschooling – this talent show is going to be a great time to bask in the opportunity! Twenty kids will perform on stage, and it will be fabulous. Everyone is needed to come out and show support for their hard work and accomplishments – plus, all ticket holders and performers will receive a scrumptious dessert prepared by Disney’s catering staff, and beverages. This show is for the entire family! Read More
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Homecoming
The Homecoming Dance and Social will be held at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® in the Trillium Ballroom, on September 14, 2009.
Dress is modest semi-formal (Click here for Homecoming rules), and is for teens ages 14-17 who are home educated in any capacity. Come and meet new friends, hang out with old ones, and dance the night away – in Disney style! Read More
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Conference Information Sessions
If you have questions about the conference, or would like to discuss what SHEA has to offer, please register for one of our online web conferences. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a FREE YEAR OF SHEA MEMBERSHIP!
April 2nd at 7pm (Mountain Standard Time)
April 9th at 7pm (Mountain Standard Time)
More activities are being planned each week as we get closer – register now to attend the most family friendly conference, and the first-ever home education conference at Disneyland Resort®!
At this conference, we hope to bring the best of the best speakers, vendors, and activities. If you would like to volunteer to help make the magic happen for homeschoolers and be an example, we certainly appreciate the help! Contact our field trips office for more information on volunteering at: fieldtrips@sw-home-edu.com
For more information about the conference, please visit our FAQ page.
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What’s New in 2009
o Not Back to School Days Rally and Conference at Disneyland Resort ®!
o Talent Show
o Homecoming
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