French Classes, beginning Oct 30, 2013, from 2-3pm, with Carole Dubois at the Cadyville Wesleyan Church following regular co-op classes.
There will be four classes (10/30, 11/6, 11/20, and 12/4) for the rest of 2013 year for $40 per child (possibly a reduced fee for family rate, being worked on presently). Classes will resume when co-op begins in Jan 2014.
Here is a description of teacher and class as stated by Carole:
" I am French Canadian, as you may guess, my first language is French. I know quite a bit about children, I raised four of my own, as a single parent. I taught French in Willsboro's Middle School and High School. I organized the French Club and a few trips to Montreal. I also taught in Peru's High School, for a one year contract only. I plan to teach your children the basic of French like numbers, days of the week, months, weather adding some usual common sentences. I will teach French just like any French text book, I think its important to know, because some parents may think the French Canadian language is different than the European one. I traveled through the province of Quebec and part of France, mostly Paris. I am very familiar with both cultures, I will be able to answer almost any questions on that subject. My goal is to make learning French enjoyable, my experience taught me children learn very well, while having fun."
Please contact Lisa Bergmann at ljddragon@juno.com with any questions or to RSVP.
Hugh O'Brian Leadership Conference
The Hugh O'Brian Youth s Director of Recruitment is extending an invitation for our homeschooling families to have their children attend HOBY's annual youth leadership conference in Troy from May 30th - June 1st, 2014. Contact the group directly, using the contact information below if you have questions or would like to participate.
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My name is Amanda Walshjamin and I am the Director of Recruitment for an organization called Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership - New York East (HOBY NY-East). HOBY NY-East is the regional affiliate for an international leadership development program – Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) – that is targeted at high school aged students. Specifically, it is the mission of our organization to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.
One way in which we achieve this goal is by organizing a 3-day leadership seminar for high school sophomores. This year’s seminar is scheduled from Friday May 30th – Sunday June 1st at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. This seminar is open to all high school sophomores who either live or go to school in the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington. Over the course of the weekend, the students who attend will learn about personal leadership, group leadership, leadership for society, and the importance of community service.
We are expecting to have over 200 students in attendance. A member of your home school association could be one of them!
There is a fee for attending our program. The cost is $150 for the first student registered by a school or home school association and $350 for each additional student. However, if you are interested in having a student our seminar, please do not let cost be the factor that stops you from enrolling him or her. Please contact us so that we can work out a solution.
If you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit www.hoby.org and www.hobynye.org. Attached to this email is a list of frequently asked questions that you should review. Additionally, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me either via email or at 845-304-0765.
Thank you for your time.
Amanda Walshjamin
HOBY NY-East Director of Recruitment
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My name is Amanda Walshjamin and I am the Director of Recruitment for an organization called Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership - New York East (HOBY NY-East). HOBY NY-East is the regional affiliate for an international leadership development program – Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) – that is targeted at high school aged students. Specifically, it is the mission of our organization to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.
One way in which we achieve this goal is by organizing a 3-day leadership seminar for high school sophomores. This year’s seminar is scheduled from Friday May 30th – Sunday June 1st at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. This seminar is open to all high school sophomores who either live or go to school in the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington. Over the course of the weekend, the students who attend will learn about personal leadership, group leadership, leadership for society, and the importance of community service.
We are expecting to have over 200 students in attendance. A member of your home school association could be one of them!
There is a fee for attending our program. The cost is $150 for the first student registered by a school or home school association and $350 for each additional student. However, if you are interested in having a student our seminar, please do not let cost be the factor that stops you from enrolling him or her. Please contact us so that we can work out a solution.
If you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit www.hoby.org and www.hobynye.org. Attached to this email is a list of frequently asked questions that you should review. Additionally, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me either via email or at 845-304-0765.
Thank you for your time.
Amanda Walshjamin
HOBY NY-East Director of Recruitment
Gibbord's Ballet For Homeschoolers
Guibbord’ is excited to offer dance class for homeschooling families!
Mondays starting Nov. 4
Registration fee $25.00, second child’s registrations $20.00
Or if paid in October $20.00 & $15.00
$9.00 per class paid monthly
Family rate: 5% off monthly tuition
Kinder ballet & *Gym for ages 3-6 45 min
Ballet barre & **Character dance for ages 7-10 1 hour
Ballet barre & **Character dance for ages 11 & older 1.25 hours
Times available between 10am-3pm on Mondays
*Gym space is a smaller studio set up with inclines, steps, barrels, matting, whittle climbing tressle, low balance beams and an assortment of other hand/eye coordination activities.
**Character dance is a style of ballet deriving inspiration from national or folk dances. The movements tend to be less stylized than in classical ballet, allowing great individual expression and diversity.
On Tuesday “Moving Tots’ is offered 10:30-11:15 am for ages 18 months to 3 years. No registration fee. Join anytime $10.00 per class. Parent participation required.
Deborah A Guibord-Stay 40th year in business!
BFA degree in Dance
Associate Diploma thru Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England
Licentiate Cecchetti USA
Graduate work in “Movement” at University of CT
Instructor of Movement at: Seton Academy, Kaleidoscope, Little Saints
Mondays starting Nov. 4
Registration fee $25.00, second child’s registrations $20.00
Or if paid in October $20.00 & $15.00
$9.00 per class paid monthly
Family rate: 5% off monthly tuition
Kinder ballet & *Gym for ages 3-6 45 min
Ballet barre & **Character dance for ages 7-10 1 hour
Ballet barre & **Character dance for ages 11 & older 1.25 hours
Times available between 10am-3pm on Mondays
*Gym space is a smaller studio set up with inclines, steps, barrels, matting, whittle climbing tressle, low balance beams and an assortment of other hand/eye coordination activities.
**Character dance is a style of ballet deriving inspiration from national or folk dances. The movements tend to be less stylized than in classical ballet, allowing great individual expression and diversity.
On Tuesday “Moving Tots’ is offered 10:30-11:15 am for ages 18 months to 3 years. No registration fee. Join anytime $10.00 per class. Parent participation required.
Deborah A Guibord-Stay 40th year in business!
BFA degree in Dance
Associate Diploma thru Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England
Licentiate Cecchetti USA
Graduate work in “Movement” at University of CT
Instructor of Movement at: Seton Academy, Kaleidoscope, Little Saints
North Country Cultural Art Center Classes (Clay, Ballet, Music and More
Full information on youth classes being offered this November & December by NCCCA can be viewed here:
http://plattsburgharts.org/?page_id=8887
http://plattsburgharts.org/?page_id=8887
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Introduce your child to the world of clay. This fun class will allow your child to explore the unique textures and properties of clay, encouraging them to…(click here for more information and class details) |
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Squish. Smoosh. Sculpt! Learn to turn clay into bowls, cups, and even crazy sculptures! Students learn….(click here for more information and class details)
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Deliver cookies direct to Santa on this special holiday plate. Children will be able to design their own holiday treasures…(click here for more information and class details)
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Kids’ Ornaments (Ages 5-8)
Sunday, December 8
Start a holiday tradition with our clay ornaments class specially designed for kids! Your child will create three unique and handcrafted holiday ornaments…(click here for more information and class details)
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Embark on a fun-filled afternoon bursting with incredible sensory experiences! Your child will use their hands and objects to see how textures can be pressed into clay making…(click here for more information and class details)
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Start a holiday tradition with our clay ornaments class specially designed for kids! Your child will create three unique and handcrafted holiday ornaments…(click here for more information and class details)
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Kids’ Clay Hand Building (Ages 10-14) Saturdays, November 16-December 14
Learn to sculpt with clay! This class introduces students to the basics of hand building. Learn about how slab, coil, and pinch methods are used…(click here for more information and class details)
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Art Classes in Saranac Lake
http://www.adirondackcarousel.org/event/after-school-childrens-workshop/
Local artist, Stephanie DeJoseph, founder of La Mia Designs, will provide a 6 week after school series for Children ages 6 and up.
Cost: $20.00 per person, per class, registration and payment due prior to class which includes materials unless otherwise noted.
Time: 3:30-5pm, Nov. 5, 7, 12,14,19,21
Registration for creative workshops need to be made through La Mia Designs at least one day prior to the actual workshop. Please email lamiahandbagsandaccessories@yahoo.com for registration information.
Workshop Themes per block of time.
- Sweater Wreaths
- Textile painting with vintage kitchen utensils, stamps and objects from nature on tote bags.
- Mixed media wall hanging on barn wood
- Robots-Recycling everyday items into a funky friend
- An autumn harvest, creating fiber art with a harvest theme
- Ornamentation! Creating keepsakes for the holidays
Defensive Driving Class
Defensive driving class offered by a local homeschooling family, the Rabideau's.
Champlain Town Hall
November 30, 2013 9am-3pm
9am-3pm
This class offers a 4 point reduction on your license and/or 10% insurance reduction for the next 3 years.
Price for the class is $25.
You need to bring your driver's license & a bag lunch.
Call 581-578-9626 with questions or to sign-up.
This course can also be taken online at www.additionaltraining.com.
Champlain Town Hall
November 30, 2013 9am-3pm
9am-3pm
This class offers a 4 point reduction on your license and/or 10% insurance reduction for the next 3 years.
Price for the class is $25.
You need to bring your driver's license & a bag lunch.
Call 581-578-9626 with questions or to sign-up.
This course can also be taken online at www.additionaltraining.com.
JR Docent Day -postponed one week
Due to the last home-school soccer game--Jr Docent history program is postponed one week to Oct 28.
The Crux Indoor Climbing Center Field Trip
The Crux Indoor Climbing Center Field Trip
http://www.climbthecrux.com/
Friday, November 8th - 1:00-4:00pm
Ages 4+
$12 per climber which includes equipment, instruction, climbing and extra staffing fee. No charge if not climbing.
Kids 14+ can learn to belay. Parents are encouraged to belay to allow for extra climbing time for the kids.
Please RSVP to Kari Zurlo at pyrz51@frontier.com or message her on Facebook, prior to Oct. 25th with number of climbers.
http://www.climbthecrux.com/
Friday, November 8th - 1:00-4:00pm
Ages 4+
$12 per climber which includes equipment, instruction, climbing and extra staffing fee. No charge if not climbing.
Kids 14+ can learn to belay. Parents are encouraged to belay to allow for extra climbing time for the kids.
Please RSVP to Kari Zurlo at pyrz51@frontier.com or message her on Facebook, prior to Oct. 25th with number of climbers.
Pendragon Theatre's Oedipus
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Jr Docent History Program
Jan McCormick will be starting the Junior Docent program again. This month the meeting will be on Monday October 21 at the North Country Alliance Church. At the meeting we will also talk about time and location for the future monthly meetings. Jan is interested in possibly doing meetings at a historic school house in Chazy that she is helping with.
Date and Time: Oct 28 @ 2:30
Location: North Country Alliance Church
Leader: Jan McCormick
*Maps and Mapping
Students will discover the history of mapping, what is a map, everything that can be mapped and learn how to create your own maps to scale.
Please pass to anyone who you think may be interested.
Date and Time: Oct 28 @ 2:30
Location: North Country Alliance Church
Leader: Jan McCormick
*Maps and Mapping
Students will discover the history of mapping, what is a map, everything that can be mapped and learn how to create your own maps to scale.
Please pass to anyone who you think may be interested.
Train Trip Cancelled
THERE IS NO TRAIN TRIP TOMORROW.
The Adirondack Railroad just called Kari Zurlo to cancel.
The engine is broke down. Mechanic says there is no way it will be fixed for tomorrow.
Please contact Kari Zurlo with any questions at pyrz51@frontier.com .
The Adirondack Railroad just called Kari Zurlo to cancel.
The engine is broke down. Mechanic says there is no way it will be fixed for tomorrow.
Please contact Kari Zurlo with any questions at pyrz51@frontier.com .
History Competitions (Art-all ages and Project-Grades 6-12)
HISTORY Art-ALL AGES
New York State History Day encourages all students to submit a t-shirt design for the New York State History Day 2014 theme: “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” The winning design will be featured on the 2014 t-shirt. The name of the winning student, school, and teacher will be posted on the New York State History Day 2014 web site. In addition, the winning student will receive $50.
Click here for more Information
HISTORY- Grades 6-12
http://www.nyshistoryday.org/
National History Day, a year-long educational program sponsored in New York State by the New York State Historical Association, encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. This year's theme is Rights and Responsibilities in History: Information on the theme: http://ny.nhd.org/Theme.htm
Once students choose a topic, they choose a project area to display their information: These category guides, created by the "National History Day in Wisconsin" staff, provide students with step-by-step directions for creating History Day projects. Documentary Guide
Exhibit Guide
Paper Guide
Performance Guide
Web Site Guide
Our local competition occurs at Fort Ticonderoga. http://www.fortticonderoga.org/learn/students/historyday
This year the competition will be on Saturday March 8, 2014.
New York State History Day encourages all students to submit a t-shirt design for the New York State History Day 2014 theme: “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” The winning design will be featured on the 2014 t-shirt. The name of the winning student, school, and teacher will be posted on the New York State History Day 2014 web site. In addition, the winning student will receive $50.
Click here for more Information
HISTORY- Grades 6-12
http://www.nyshistoryday.org/
National History Day, a year-long educational program sponsored in New York State by the New York State Historical Association, encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. This year's theme is Rights and Responsibilities in History: Information on the theme: http://ny.nhd.org/Theme.htm
Once students choose a topic, they choose a project area to display their information: These category guides, created by the "National History Day in Wisconsin" staff, provide students with step-by-step directions for creating History Day projects. Documentary Guide
Exhibit Guide
Paper Guide
Performance Guide
Web Site Guide
Our local competition occurs at Fort Ticonderoga. http://www.fortticonderoga.org/learn/students/historyday
This year the competition will be on Saturday March 8, 2014.
North Country Homeschooling Co-op
Welcome to a new year of co-op!
There are LOTS of changes to co-op this year as we continue to grow and more families offer to teach. Our biggest changes are our new location, new meeting time, and a big expansion to our offerings for the middle & high school kids. Please excuse the length of this email. There is a lot of information to share!
New Mission Statement
The North Country Homeschool Co-op a nondenominational group, open to all homeschooling families in our region. We are parent run, with parents planning, teaching, and organizing all our activities. We provide a mix of structured classes and free play time for children from preschool through high school, with a strong focus on play based, hands on, activities for all ages. We welcome children of all abilities and ages!
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New Location
Our big news is that the North Country Homeschool Co-op has a new home! The Cadyville Wesleyan Church will be hosting us this year. They are located on Rt 3, right in the village of Cadyville, next to the old elementary school building. The new building is amazing with lots of classrooms, a preschool room, full kitchen, nursery/toddler room with a private bathroom, teen lounge, rec room with ping-pong, foosball, etc, large fellowship hall, and even an elevator for handicap access to the basement where the classrooms are! The church property borders the old Cadyville school property, and we have access to the playground and fields for classes and recess time. It is also conveniently located near the Cadyville beach, and also the town park with it's rec trails, another playground, and disc golf course.
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New Meeting Time & Class Schedule
Co-op will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and the 5th Wednesday in long months. Co-op has use of the building from 11:00am - 3:00pm every other Wednesday.
There is a small possibility we may occasionally have to cancel classes if there is a Wednesday funeral service. In the event that happens we will have 24-48 hours notice from Pastor Jeff at the church, and notices will immediately go out to the newsletter, event blog & Facebook group.
The regular weekly schedule will be:
11:00am - 12:00pm -- Structured class time for all ages PreK- high school.
12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Bag lunch. Recess next door at the playground (weather permitting). Indoor group games, rec room time, free play room & board games in bad weather. Children's Chorus will meet about once a month from 12:30-1:00.
1:00pm - 2:00pm -- Clubs (book clubs, board game club), additional activities & outside speakers for older kids, ongoing craft activities & other projects. Most afternoon offerings will be for the 7+ age kids, but younger siblings are always welcome to stay and play in the preschool, free play, nursery rooms, or neighboring playground.
2:00pm - 3:00pm -- This time slot is available as overflow for longer running afternoon classes, and any classes parents would like to arrange by outside teachers (such as a hired teacher coming in to offer a biweekly language class or activity like karate)
*** Please note that the homeschool support group Kari Zurlo was running out of her home will be moving to co-op this year! The support group will meet during the 1:00p - 3:00p slot, upstairs in the fellowship hall. Young children are welcome to the meeting, which will be adjacent to the nursery/toddler room. Older children can keep themselves busy with the various afternoon clubs, activities, crafts, rec room, and at the nearby playground if there are volunteers to watch them there. Please make note of the new support group times in with the class schedule below. ***
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New Class Structure
As you can see we're trying things a bit differently this year! Classes or activities will be offered for different age ranges/interests in separate classrooms. You can see in the class schedule below that we are offering a lot more classes for the older kids!
We are also adding a little more structure to the class time, particularly during the 11:00-12:00 time slot.
Each class for school age children will have activities in its own assigned classroom, with a teacher & assigned helper. Meanwhile parents will have a chance to assist in other rooms, assist with set-up & clean-up, visit in the fellowship room, or supervise younger siblings in the nursery or preschool area.
Parents of preschool & nursery age children only are welcome and encouraged to attend activities with their little ones. Most weeks there will be a designated preschool room with a short circle/story time, followed by a couple of activities & then free play. The nursery room is upstairs off the fellowship hall, and next to the kitchen. It has rockers, pack n' play, a changing table, baby swings, toddler toys, and a private bathroom.
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New Policy On Students with Disabilities
We have decided to make a formal statement about how we handle students with disabilities since this is a question that is often asked. Our policy is simple -- we welcome students of ALL abilities!!!
Our new building is fully handicap accessible, so even children in wheelchairs or with other physical limitations can easily attend co-op classes.
If your child struggles academically, socially or both we encourage you to come try co-op! Every child is asked to perform at *their* best, but we do not expect every child to perform or act the same.
If your child struggles with social situations or hyperactivity, please know that MANY of the other families who regularly attend co-op have gone through similar things with their children.
Your child is welcome to come and participate at whatever level they are comfortable. For some children this may mean "just" observing for a class or two (or more!). That is fine. Experience has shown us that most children will overcome their initial shyness after a couple classes. The free play room is an excellent option for shy or nervous children, as it gives them a chance to meet the other kids, without the pressure of a classroom environment.
Please make sure to speak privately prior to class with your child's teachers & assistants about any special things to keep in mind when teaching your child. While we are encouraging parents to allow school age children to work as independently as possible with just their teacher & assistant, if a child truly needs a parent present for comfort or assistance just let us know.
Ultimately, parents are responsible for helping their child manage their behavior. Co-op is a welcoming, but not therapeutic environment.
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New Motto: Co-op Is Cooperative! ;-)
We need families willing to help! How can you help?
1) Teach a class.
This one explains itself. If you have an idea for a class please contact Amanda Bokus at bokusfamily@westelcom.com or Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, or on the private North Country Homeschooling Facebook page. If you would be willing to teach or team teach a class, but aren't sure about what to teach or where to start please contact us. We would be happy to provide class ideas, match you with other parents who would prefer to team teach, and generally mentor you a bit through your first co-op teaching experience!
2) Arrange an outside speaker or teacher to lead a class
If you have an outside speaker or teacher you would like to arrange please contact Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com or private message on Facebook to Holly Warren. It is helpful when scheduling an outside speaker/teacher to know what ages they are comfortable working with, what their fees are, and how large a time slot they need.
3) Sign-up to assist in a classroom helping others who are teaching
One of our classroom changes is we are assigning helpers to as many classes as possible. The helpers job is to assist the teacher in whatever way the teacher needs help. This will most likely be with things like set-up, clean-up, and rotating through with the teacher to answer questions or provide assistance. Room helpers will make it so that all parents do not have to attend classes with children who may need help, and allow parents to focus on assisting younger siblings who need more one-on-one attention. You can sign-up to be a room helper by emailing Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, private message on Facebook to Holly Warren, or sign-up on the sheets available at the sign-in table at each class session.
4) Sign-up for clean up crew
Clean-up crew helpers will be assigned a particular classroom or classrooms to help clean up & return to their original set-up. You can sign-up to be on cleaning crew by emailing Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, private message on Facebook to Holly Warren, or sign-up on the sheets available at the sign-in table at each class session.
5) Donate Supplies
Co-op is always in need of basic school supplies. If you are interested in donating an item or items here is a short list to consider: plain paper, construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, school glue, school scissors, markers, holiday stickers (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday) for nursing home cards, magic erasers, case of paper towels, rubbermaid style bin for storing supplies at the church, preschool toys, puzzles & books in good condition.
If enough members volunteer to help with teaching, assisting & cleaning everyone should only have to work a couple times each year. All teaching, room helper, and clean-up assignments will be arranged prior to the class, so you know it will fit into your family's schedule. If you have a age/grade level you'd prefer to teach or be a room helper with please make a note of that when signing up
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New Membership Fee to Cover Liability Insurance (pending)
The co-op continues to be open to any homeschooling family in our region. However, due to our group needing to purchase liability insurance, there will be a yearly fee this year for families participating. The cost hasn't been set yet, as we need to hear back from the insurance agency. Once more detailed information is available it will immediately be sent out to both the newsletter & the Facebook group.
Families who have never attended co-op before are welcome to attend once before deciding if they'd like to participate regularly & contribute to the insurance policy.
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Class Fees
Fees for individual classes will still be paid weekly to cover costs of materials. Fees will continue to be collected using the honor system at the sign-in table each class day. When you sign-in, please be sure to check to see if the classes your child is attending that day have fees, and if so, please put payment in the appropriate envelope.
As class fees are generally very modest, it is best if families can bring $1's and $5's when paying for classes.
Fees will continue to be announced in the class descriptions so families can make sure they have the correct change.
Some classes, especially for the middle/high school students, may have higher fees due to the supplies the class requires. For example, we will be offering a dissection class for middle/high school kids during the spring semester, and the dissection kit & 4 specimens will run about $50 per student. While we try to keep the overall class fees low, students and parents have expressed interest in high level classes or classes that require specific items that may cost more.
Please make sure to check the announcements for any classes your children are attending to see if there is a fee or other item that should be brought in order for them to participate.
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Attendance Policy
Participation each week is not mandatory. Families are welcome to come to as many or as few classes as their schedules & interests allow.
Please note the RSVP policy for each class your family is interested in & contact the appropriate person via email or phone.
Please note that some classes this year, mostly ones for the older kids, will have limited class sizes. Again, refer to each class write up for full details.
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New General Rules
1) Parents, please do not drop off your child. Co-op is NOT a drop-off activity. Parents are expected to be on the premises at all time. Drop-offs may occasionally be allowed on a case by case basis for children 7+, with prior permission from the instructor and/or one of the co-op coordinators.
2) Please no candy treats as rewards in class. In order to be mindful of food allergies, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and mindful of everyone's various food preferences we are asking that candy not NOT be given by teachers as rewards in class. Families are certainly welcome to pack whatever they would like for their own children to eat during the bag lunch/recess period, but for rewards please consider stickers or other small tokens.
3) All classes will be meeting in the basement of the Cadyville Wesleyan Church unless otherwise stated in the class description. The church offices are upstairs, and in an effort to be respectful of this fact, and contain the mess we make, we are requesting that students stay downstairs where the classrooms area, unless there is a specific class they are attending upstairs or they are with a parent in the nursery/toddler area.
There are LOTS of changes to co-op this year as we continue to grow and more families offer to teach. Our biggest changes are our new location, new meeting time, and a big expansion to our offerings for the middle & high school kids. Please excuse the length of this email. There is a lot of information to share!
New Mission Statement
The North Country Homeschool Co-op a nondenominational group, open to all homeschooling families in our region. We are parent run, with parents planning, teaching, and organizing all our activities. We provide a mix of structured classes and free play time for children from preschool through high school, with a strong focus on play based, hands on, activities for all ages. We welcome children of all abilities and ages!
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New Location
Our big news is that the North Country Homeschool Co-op has a new home! The Cadyville Wesleyan Church will be hosting us this year. They are located on Rt 3, right in the village of Cadyville, next to the old elementary school building. The new building is amazing with lots of classrooms, a preschool room, full kitchen, nursery/toddler room with a private bathroom, teen lounge, rec room with ping-pong, foosball, etc, large fellowship hall, and even an elevator for handicap access to the basement where the classrooms are! The church property borders the old Cadyville school property, and we have access to the playground and fields for classes and recess time. It is also conveniently located near the Cadyville beach, and also the town park with it's rec trails, another playground, and disc golf course.
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New Meeting Time & Class Schedule
Co-op will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and the 5th Wednesday in long months. Co-op has use of the building from 11:00am - 3:00pm every other Wednesday.
There is a small possibility we may occasionally have to cancel classes if there is a Wednesday funeral service. In the event that happens we will have 24-48 hours notice from Pastor Jeff at the church, and notices will immediately go out to the newsletter, event blog & Facebook group.
The regular weekly schedule will be:
11:00am - 12:00pm -- Structured class time for all ages PreK- high school.
12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Bag lunch. Recess next door at the playground (weather permitting). Indoor group games, rec room time, free play room & board games in bad weather. Children's Chorus will meet about once a month from 12:30-1:00.
1:00pm - 2:00pm -- Clubs (book clubs, board game club), additional activities & outside speakers for older kids, ongoing craft activities & other projects. Most afternoon offerings will be for the 7+ age kids, but younger siblings are always welcome to stay and play in the preschool, free play, nursery rooms, or neighboring playground.
2:00pm - 3:00pm -- This time slot is available as overflow for longer running afternoon classes, and any classes parents would like to arrange by outside teachers (such as a hired teacher coming in to offer a biweekly language class or activity like karate)
*** Please note that the homeschool support group Kari Zurlo was running out of her home will be moving to co-op this year! The support group will meet during the 1:00p - 3:00p slot, upstairs in the fellowship hall. Young children are welcome to the meeting, which will be adjacent to the nursery/toddler room. Older children can keep themselves busy with the various afternoon clubs, activities, crafts, rec room, and at the nearby playground if there are volunteers to watch them there. Please make note of the new support group times in with the class schedule below. ***
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New Class Structure
As you can see we're trying things a bit differently this year! Classes or activities will be offered for different age ranges/interests in separate classrooms. You can see in the class schedule below that we are offering a lot more classes for the older kids!
We are also adding a little more structure to the class time, particularly during the 11:00-12:00 time slot.
Each class for school age children will have activities in its own assigned classroom, with a teacher & assigned helper. Meanwhile parents will have a chance to assist in other rooms, assist with set-up & clean-up, visit in the fellowship room, or supervise younger siblings in the nursery or preschool area.
Parents of preschool & nursery age children only are welcome and encouraged to attend activities with their little ones. Most weeks there will be a designated preschool room with a short circle/story time, followed by a couple of activities & then free play. The nursery room is upstairs off the fellowship hall, and next to the kitchen. It has rockers, pack n' play, a changing table, baby swings, toddler toys, and a private bathroom.
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New Policy On Students with Disabilities
We have decided to make a formal statement about how we handle students with disabilities since this is a question that is often asked. Our policy is simple -- we welcome students of ALL abilities!!!
Our new building is fully handicap accessible, so even children in wheelchairs or with other physical limitations can easily attend co-op classes.
If your child struggles academically, socially or both we encourage you to come try co-op! Every child is asked to perform at *their* best, but we do not expect every child to perform or act the same.
If your child struggles with social situations or hyperactivity, please know that MANY of the other families who regularly attend co-op have gone through similar things with their children.
Your child is welcome to come and participate at whatever level they are comfortable. For some children this may mean "just" observing for a class or two (or more!). That is fine. Experience has shown us that most children will overcome their initial shyness after a couple classes. The free play room is an excellent option for shy or nervous children, as it gives them a chance to meet the other kids, without the pressure of a classroom environment.
Please make sure to speak privately prior to class with your child's teachers & assistants about any special things to keep in mind when teaching your child. While we are encouraging parents to allow school age children to work as independently as possible with just their teacher & assistant, if a child truly needs a parent present for comfort or assistance just let us know.
Ultimately, parents are responsible for helping their child manage their behavior. Co-op is a welcoming, but not therapeutic environment.
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New Motto: Co-op Is Cooperative! ;-)
We need families willing to help! How can you help?
1) Teach a class.
This one explains itself. If you have an idea for a class please contact Amanda Bokus at bokusfamily@westelcom.com or Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, or on the private North Country Homeschooling Facebook page. If you would be willing to teach or team teach a class, but aren't sure about what to teach or where to start please contact us. We would be happy to provide class ideas, match you with other parents who would prefer to team teach, and generally mentor you a bit through your first co-op teaching experience!
2) Arrange an outside speaker or teacher to lead a class
If you have an outside speaker or teacher you would like to arrange please contact Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com or private message on Facebook to Holly Warren. It is helpful when scheduling an outside speaker/teacher to know what ages they are comfortable working with, what their fees are, and how large a time slot they need.
3) Sign-up to assist in a classroom helping others who are teaching
One of our classroom changes is we are assigning helpers to as many classes as possible. The helpers job is to assist the teacher in whatever way the teacher needs help. This will most likely be with things like set-up, clean-up, and rotating through with the teacher to answer questions or provide assistance. Room helpers will make it so that all parents do not have to attend classes with children who may need help, and allow parents to focus on assisting younger siblings who need more one-on-one attention. You can sign-up to be a room helper by emailing Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, private message on Facebook to Holly Warren, or sign-up on the sheets available at the sign-in table at each class session.
4) Sign-up for clean up crew
Clean-up crew helpers will be assigned a particular classroom or classrooms to help clean up & return to their original set-up. You can sign-up to be on cleaning crew by emailing Holly Warren at hollyjwarren@gmail.com, private message on Facebook to Holly Warren, or sign-up on the sheets available at the sign-in table at each class session.
5) Donate Supplies
Co-op is always in need of basic school supplies. If you are interested in donating an item or items here is a short list to consider: plain paper, construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, school glue, school scissors, markers, holiday stickers (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday) for nursing home cards, magic erasers, case of paper towels, rubbermaid style bin for storing supplies at the church, preschool toys, puzzles & books in good condition.
If enough members volunteer to help with teaching, assisting & cleaning everyone should only have to work a couple times each year. All teaching, room helper, and clean-up assignments will be arranged prior to the class, so you know it will fit into your family's schedule. If you have a age/grade level you'd prefer to teach or be a room helper with please make a note of that when signing up
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New Membership Fee to Cover Liability Insurance (pending)
The co-op continues to be open to any homeschooling family in our region. However, due to our group needing to purchase liability insurance, there will be a yearly fee this year for families participating. The cost hasn't been set yet, as we need to hear back from the insurance agency. Once more detailed information is available it will immediately be sent out to both the newsletter & the Facebook group.
Families who have never attended co-op before are welcome to attend once before deciding if they'd like to participate regularly & contribute to the insurance policy.
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Class Fees
Fees for individual classes will still be paid weekly to cover costs of materials. Fees will continue to be collected using the honor system at the sign-in table each class day. When you sign-in, please be sure to check to see if the classes your child is attending that day have fees, and if so, please put payment in the appropriate envelope.
As class fees are generally very modest, it is best if families can bring $1's and $5's when paying for classes.
Fees will continue to be announced in the class descriptions so families can make sure they have the correct change.
Some classes, especially for the middle/high school students, may have higher fees due to the supplies the class requires. For example, we will be offering a dissection class for middle/high school kids during the spring semester, and the dissection kit & 4 specimens will run about $50 per student. While we try to keep the overall class fees low, students and parents have expressed interest in high level classes or classes that require specific items that may cost more.
Please make sure to check the announcements for any classes your children are attending to see if there is a fee or other item that should be brought in order for them to participate.
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Attendance Policy
Participation each week is not mandatory. Families are welcome to come to as many or as few classes as their schedules & interests allow.
Please note the RSVP policy for each class your family is interested in & contact the appropriate person via email or phone.
Please note that some classes this year, mostly ones for the older kids, will have limited class sizes. Again, refer to each class write up for full details.
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New General Rules
1) Parents, please do not drop off your child. Co-op is NOT a drop-off activity. Parents are expected to be on the premises at all time. Drop-offs may occasionally be allowed on a case by case basis for children 7+, with prior permission from the instructor and/or one of the co-op coordinators.
2) Please no candy treats as rewards in class. In order to be mindful of food allergies, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and mindful of everyone's various food preferences we are asking that candy not NOT be given by teachers as rewards in class. Families are certainly welcome to pack whatever they would like for their own children to eat during the bag lunch/recess period, but for rewards please consider stickers or other small tokens.
3) All classes will be meeting in the basement of the Cadyville Wesleyan Church unless otherwise stated in the class description. The church offices are upstairs, and in an effort to be respectful of this fact, and contain the mess we make, we are requesting that students stay downstairs where the classrooms area, unless there is a specific class they are attending upstairs or they are with a parent in the nursery/toddler area.
North Country Homeschooling-October 16, 2013 -- Banker's Field trip
October 16, 2013 -- Banker's Field trip -- 9:30am
We will be meeting at Banker's again this year for apple & pumpkin picking, wagon rides, feeding the animals, and cider & doughnuts. Banker's is on Rt 3 in West Plattsburgh, NY. The field trip starts at 9:30, please plan to arrive by 9:15, and park in the rear (not up near the store) where the signs indicate field trip parking.
The price will be $6.50 per child for apple picking, pumpkin picking, food for the animals, and a cider/doughnut snack. Adults and pick apples and have cider & doughnuts for $3.50 each. Unlike past years, adults can not pay the child's rate in order to pick a pumpkin as well. Banker's had a poor pumpkin crop due to the wet spring. If adults want to purchase a pumpkin they can do so separately through the store.
We will be meeting at Banker's again this year for apple & pumpkin picking, wagon rides, feeding the animals, and cider & doughnuts. Banker's is on Rt 3 in West Plattsburgh, NY. The field trip starts at 9:30, please plan to arrive by 9:15, and park in the rear (not up near the store) where the signs indicate field trip parking.
The price will be $6.50 per child for apple picking, pumpkin picking, food for the animals, and a cider/doughnut snack. Adults and pick apples and have cider & doughnuts for $3.50 each. Unlike past years, adults can not pay the child's rate in order to pick a pumpkin as well. Banker's had a poor pumpkin crop due to the wet spring. If adults want to purchase a pumpkin they can do so separately through the store.
North Country Homeschooling- October 30, 2013
First day of regular classes at the Wesleyan Church
2083 NY State Route 3. Cadyville, NY 12918Free Play Room: Legos
Community Service Project: Please bring a nonperishable item for a local food shelf. Drop box will be near sign-in table.
11:00 - 12:00:
Preschool -- Fall theme preschool class to tie in with the Banker's field trip. Apples, pumpkins, leaves, and all things fall will be the theme of this class. Please note: There will NOT be Halloween activities in this class.
Teacher: Lisa Bergin
Fee: None
RSVP: Lisa Bergin, bergs76@gmail.com
Elementary kids #1 --
Elementary Engineering, using VanCleave's "Engineering For Every Child"
Teacher: Emily Blauvelt
Fee: None
RSVP: Emily, emily.blauvelt@gmail.com
Elementary kids #2 --
The Science & Art of Butterflies
Teacher: Amanda Bokus
Fee: None
RSVP: Amanda, bokusfamily@westelcom.com
Older Kids (9+) --
Thomas Edison & Electricity Experiments, Part 1
Teachers: Holly & TJ Warren
Fees & Assignments: There are no fees for this class. Your child will need to read the first 1/2 of the book Childhood of Famous Americans: Thomas Edison.
This is the book we will be using:http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Edison-Inventor-Childhood-Americans/dp/0020418507.
If your family has a set of snap-circuits they would be willing to donate just for this class period please contact Holly.
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch/recess
1:00 - 2:00:
American Girls Club -- This club is for kids in 2nd - 6th grade. Books for the year will be chosen by the students at this first meeting, plus several craft activities will be provided.
Teachers: Holly Warren & Amanda Bokus
Fee: None for this class session, but your student will need to buy the assigned books or get them from the library.
RSVP: Holly or Amanda (see emails above)
Boys Book Club -- This club is for boys in 4th and up. They will be starting with a discussion of the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Please have read the book prior to coming to class. More information on the book can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Hatchet-Gary-Paulsen/dp/1416936475/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379351372&sr=1-1&keywords=hatchet+by+gary+paulsen
Teacher: Tammy Neureuther
Fees & Assignments: No fee for this class session. Please have read the book Hatchet prior to class.
RSVP: Tammy, tamneureuther@yahoo.com
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs
North Country Homeschooling Co-op: November 6th, 2013
Regular classes at the Wesleyan Church
Free Play Room: Kinex
Community Service Project: Please bring a nonperishable item for a local food pantry. Drop box will be near the sign-in table.
11:00 - 12:00:
Preschool -- TBA
Elementary kids #1 --
Ancient Egypt
Teacher: Kerri Lamarche
Fee: $2 per student, and please bring 1 roll of toilet paper per student participating for the "mummy wrap"!
RSVP: Kerri, turtle4u234@yahoo.com
Elementary kids #2 --
Canvas Tape Painting
Teacher: Amanda Bokus
Fee: $2 per student, and please have each student bring a small (approx 8x10) art canvas, like the ones sold at Michael's.
RSVP: Amanda, bokusfamily@westelcom.com
Older kids (9+ years) --
Thomas Edision & Electricity Experiments, Part 2
Teacher: Holly & TJ Warren
Fees & Assignments: $2 per student, and please have read the second half of the book Childhood of Famous Americans: Thomas Edison prior to coming to class.
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch & recess
Children's Chorus -- This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
Yoga for Kids
Teacher: Lizzie Girard
Fee: Free
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
Daytime Homeschool Support Group -- The daytime homeschool support group will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall from roughly 1-3pm.
Coodinator: Kari Zurlo
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kari, pyrz51@frontier.com
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs & support group meeting.
Free Play Room: Kinex
Community Service Project: Please bring a nonperishable item for a local food pantry. Drop box will be near the sign-in table.
11:00 - 12:00:
Preschool -- TBA
Elementary kids #1 --
Ancient Egypt
Teacher: Kerri Lamarche
Fee: $2 per student, and please bring 1 roll of toilet paper per student participating for the "mummy wrap"!
RSVP: Kerri, turtle4u234@yahoo.com
Elementary kids #2 --
Canvas Tape Painting
Teacher: Amanda Bokus
Fee: $2 per student, and please have each student bring a small (approx 8x10) art canvas, like the ones sold at Michael's.
RSVP: Amanda, bokusfamily@westelcom.com
Older kids (9+ years) --
Thomas Edision & Electricity Experiments, Part 2
Teacher: Holly & TJ Warren
Fees & Assignments: $2 per student, and please have read the second half of the book Childhood of Famous Americans: Thomas Edison prior to coming to class.
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch & recess
Children's Chorus -- This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
Yoga for Kids
Teacher: Lizzie Girard
Fee: Free
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
Daytime Homeschool Support Group -- The daytime homeschool support group will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall from roughly 1-3pm.
Coodinator: Kari Zurlo
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kari, pyrz51@frontier.com
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs & support group meeting.
North Country Homeschooling November 20, 2013
Free Play Room: Lincoln Logs
Community Service Project:
#1 -- Final collection for the local food banks. Drop box will be near the sign-in table.
#2 -- Making Thanksgiving cards for nursing home residents & shut ins. A table will be set up for making nursing home cards as students have time throughout the day. Please place completed cards in the box on the table.
Elementary kids #1 --
Winter Birds In The North Country & Make a Bird Feeder Project
Teacher: Kelli Trombley
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kelli at kellitrombleyhs@yahoo.com
Elementary kids #2 --
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box assembly & collection
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: $7.00 to mail a completed shoe box. Shoe boxes can be brought ready to go, and we will have labels & packing materials available for families who want to pack their shoe box. Families who do not want to build a box, can also donate $7 to cover the cost of shipping a box.
Older kids (Grades 4-8) --
Mental Math & Math Tricks
Teacher: Tammy Neureuther
Fee: Free
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch/recess
Children's Chorus -- This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
American Girl Club -- This club is for kids in 2nd - 6th grade. Book for this class will be decided on by the students at the October 30th meeting, and announced then.
Teachers: Holly Warren & Amanda Bokus
Fee: $2 per student
RSVP: Holly or Amanda (see emails above)
Boys Book Club -- This club is for boys in 4th and up. The book to be read for this class will be decided on at the October 30th meeting, and announced then.
Teacher: Tammy Neureuther
Fees & Assignments: TBA
RSVP: Tammy, tamneureuther@yahoo.com
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs.
Community Service Project:
#1 -- Final collection for the local food banks. Drop box will be near the sign-in table.
#2 -- Making Thanksgiving cards for nursing home residents & shut ins. A table will be set up for making nursing home cards as students have time throughout the day. Please place completed cards in the box on the table.
11:00 - 12:00:
Preschool: TBAElementary kids #1 --
Winter Birds In The North Country & Make a Bird Feeder Project
Teacher: Kelli Trombley
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kelli at kellitrombleyhs@yahoo.com
Elementary kids #2 --
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box assembly & collection
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: $7.00 to mail a completed shoe box. Shoe boxes can be brought ready to go, and we will have labels & packing materials available for families who want to pack their shoe box. Families who do not want to build a box, can also donate $7 to cover the cost of shipping a box.
Older kids (Grades 4-8) --
Mental Math & Math Tricks
Teacher: Tammy Neureuther
Fee: Free
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch/recess
Children's Chorus -- This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
American Girl Club -- This club is for kids in 2nd - 6th grade. Book for this class will be decided on by the students at the October 30th meeting, and announced then.
Teachers: Holly Warren & Amanda Bokus
Fee: $2 per student
RSVP: Holly or Amanda (see emails above)
Boys Book Club -- This club is for boys in 4th and up. The book to be read for this class will be decided on at the October 30th meeting, and announced then.
Teacher: Tammy Neureuther
Fees & Assignments: TBA
RSVP: Tammy, tamneureuther@yahoo.com
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs.
North Country Homeschooling- December 4, 2013
Free Play Room: Legos
Community Service Project: Making Christmas cards for nursing home residents & shut-ins.
11:00 - 12:00:
Christmas crafts, Cookie Exchange & Gingerbread Houses
Come join us for a day of mixed-age activities, making Christmas crafts, gingerbread houses, and Christmas cards for local nursing home residents & shut-ins. We are in need of about 10-12 families who would be willing to bring a craft project to share with the group.
If you would like to bring a craft to share please RSVP Holly at hollyjwarren@gmail.com .
If you would like to participate in the cookie exchange please RSVP Emily Blauvelt at emily.blauvelt@gmail.com .
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch/recess
Children's Chorus -- Final practice before going to the nursing home! This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
Daytime Homeschool Support Group -- The daytime homeschool support group will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall from roughly 1-3pm.
Coodinator: Kari Zurlo
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kari, pyrz51@frontier.com
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs & support group meeting.
Co-op will break for the holiday season, and classes will restart on January 15, 2014.
Community Service Project: Making Christmas cards for nursing home residents & shut-ins.
11:00 - 12:00:
Christmas crafts, Cookie Exchange & Gingerbread Houses
Come join us for a day of mixed-age activities, making Christmas crafts, gingerbread houses, and Christmas cards for local nursing home residents & shut-ins. We are in need of about 10-12 families who would be willing to bring a craft project to share with the group.
If you would like to bring a craft to share please RSVP Holly at hollyjwarren@gmail.com .
If you would like to participate in the cookie exchange please RSVP Emily Blauvelt at emily.blauvelt@gmail.com .
12:00 - 1:00: bag lunch/recess
Children's Chorus -- Final practice before going to the nursing home! This club is open to all students, and all ages. As long as they can sing along & stand in place without being disruptive your student is welcome to join chorus. This fall we will focus on learning a variety of seasonal songs to be sung at a local nursing home at a time to be determined in mid December. This class will run from 12:30 - 1:00.
Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee: Free
RSVP: Holly, hollyjwarren@gmail.com
1:00 - 2:00:
Board Game Club -- This club has two sections. One is for boys & girls from K-3, the other is for boys & girls grades 4+. Games will be set up in separate classrooms. Please bring your favorite game to share, and make sure to label your box too! Any questions can be directed to Amanda Bokus.
Daytime Homeschool Support Group -- The daytime homeschool support group will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall from roughly 1-3pm.
Coodinator: Kari Zurlo
Fee: Free
RSVP: Kari, pyrz51@frontier.com
2:00 - 3:00:
Finish up clubs & support group meeting.
Co-op will break for the holiday season, and classes will restart on January 15, 2014.
North Country Homeschooling Co-op Spring Class Ideas
Classes for the remainder of the year are currently still being planned, but a few previews are.....
For older kids: animal dissection (worm, crayfish, yellow perch, frog) , Photography 101, Bicycle Repair & Maintenance, origami, Fairy Tales on Trial/You Be The Judge, Economics, Internet Safety, Backyard Ballistics, Respiratory System & Tobacco Education, several outside speakers, bookmaking, chicken dissection, and much more!
For younger kids: Lego building challenge & free play, Respiratory System & Tobacco Education, Oceans, Castle Times, Colonial America, Folk story teller, Fairies, Process Not Product art class.
For all ages: Backyard Chickens 101, science or project fair, vermicomposting
Complete Spring 2014 schedule will be out as soon as all classes are confirmed with the teachers!
So there is everything you need to know for co-op for the 2013-2014 school year! If you hung in there all the way to the end, thank you! :-)
We are looking forward to a great year of co-op. Please come join in!
For older kids: animal dissection (worm, crayfish, yellow perch, frog) , Photography 101, Bicycle Repair & Maintenance, origami, Fairy Tales on Trial/You Be The Judge, Economics, Internet Safety, Backyard Ballistics, Respiratory System & Tobacco Education, several outside speakers, bookmaking, chicken dissection, and much more!
For younger kids: Lego building challenge & free play, Respiratory System & Tobacco Education, Oceans, Castle Times, Colonial America, Folk story teller, Fairies, Process Not Product art class.
For all ages: Backyard Chickens 101, science or project fair, vermicomposting
Complete Spring 2014 schedule will be out as soon as all classes are confirmed with the teachers!
So there is everything you need to know for co-op for the 2013-2014 school year! If you hung in there all the way to the end, thank you! :-)
We are looking forward to a great year of co-op. Please come join in!
Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown- At LPCA
Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown
Athena Lorenzo has been slimed and she doesn't think it's very funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes. Theodore “Jigsaw” Jones claims to be the very first detective in the whole school. It's up to Jigsaw and his friend Mila to investigate the sliming and track down the class clown. This could be their stickiest case yet!
Brimming with music, charm, and humor, ArtsPower’s new production – based on the book by renowned author James Preller - will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery.
Teachers and Parents: Download the Study Guide here.
The Weibrecht For Schools Only Series presents special performance programs during school hours specifically for students.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited.
Teachers
and school reps may call to make reservations. Schools and homeschool
parents ONLY may call Anya at 518.523.2512 to reserve seats.
The Weibrecht For Schools Only Series is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Lake Placid Education Foundation, the Bruce L. Crary Foundation, the Redducs Foundation Stewart’s Shops, and the Joy to the Children Benefit.
The Weibrecht For Schools Only Series is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Lake Placid Education Foundation, the Bruce L. Crary Foundation, the Redducs Foundation Stewart’s Shops, and the Joy to the Children Benefit.
Fall 2013 School Reservations Begin:
Monday, September 16 at 9:00 AM
Monday, September 16 at 9:00 AM
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