North Country Homeschool Co-op 12/2/15

North Country Homeschool Co-op 12/2/15

Please come join us at the Wesleyan Church on Rt 3 in the village of Cadyville.

Set-up for those teaching will begin at 10:15am.  Also, teachers, please remember to bring an envelope marked with your class name, fee, and some change to place on the sign-in table!  

Classes start promptly at 11:00am, and conclude around 2:00p or 2:30p when the 1:00pm afternoon classes finish. Feel free to come for the whole time or just for the portion your family wants to participate in. Bring a lunch to enjoy upstairs in the Fellowship Hall or next door at the playground!

Full details available on all class offerings below.  For quick reference here is an overview of what is being offered this day:

Holiday Preschool Class  -- PreK -- Amanda & Madison Bokus

Polar Express -- K-3 -- Lynn Bushey

Little House Christmas -- 3-5 -- Holly Warren

Nutrition (Part 2) -- 6-12 -- Maria MacKay

12:30 - 12:55:

Children’s Chorus -- any age -- Maria MacKay & Aaron Dupree

Current Events -- middle/high school -- Tammy Neureuther

1:00 - 2:00:

Christmas Ornaments -- K-5 -- Holly Warren

Forensic Science #5/5 -- 6-12 -- Amanda Bokus

11:00a - 12:00p

Preschool

Holiday Preschool Class

Enjoy circle time with Christmas songs, stories & finger plays.  Christmas sensory bins, playdough, ripped paper craft, finger painting (smock or old shirt suggested).  Bring bells for circle time songs if you have any.  We have a few to share.  

Teachers: Amanda & Madison Bokus

Fee: FREE

RSVP: Amanda Bokus, bokusfamily@westelcom.com

Elementary (K - 2nd):

Polar Express

Come join in a variety of Polar Express themed activities to welcome in the Christmas season.  

Teacher: Lynn Bushey

Fee: $2 per child

RSVP: Lynn Bushey, busheylm@gmail.com

Gr 3-8:

A Little House Christmas

Learn about how the pioneers celebrated Christmas, the history of St Nicholas, and hear the Christmas story from Farmer Boy read aloud as you make a traditional popcorn & cranberry garland.  Discuss ideas for simple, pioneer style, homemade presents (handouts of several ideas will be available for the student to choose from to take home).   **Please note:  As a nice tie-in to this class, the Almanzo Wilder Farm in Malone, NY is hosting their annual Christmas with Almanzo the Saturday following this class, 12/5/15 from 11am - 3pm. **

Teacher: Holly Warren

Class Size: 10

Fee: FREE

RSVP:  Holly Warren, hollyjwarren@gmail.com

Gr 6 -12

Nutrition (Part 2)

A two part class focusing on nutrition!  Come learn about all 5 food groups, their main nutrients, and the role those nutrients play in the body.  Learn the basics of reading a nutrition label.  Everyone will have the option of recording their food & exercise for a few days, and will also have the option of analyzing their records in the 2nd class.  See how different foods measure up when dealing with serving sizes.

Teacher: Maria MacKay

Class Size: 12
Fee: FREE

RSVP: Maria MacKay, monster_mcgee@yahoo

12:00p - 1:00p

POTLUCK & Bag Lunch Period

***Please remember that co-op has a nut free policy!  This includes not only items brought for bag lunches but also for holiday treats, snacks, etc.  If you are looking for a nut butter alternative, sun butter is OK to use! ***

There will be a holiday potluck at co-op this week.  Please bring a dish to share!  Either email Holly at northcountryhomeschoolcoop@gmail.com with what you plan to bring or reply on the 12/2/15 class event on Facebook.    Meatballs, baked hubbard squash, macaroni salad & rolls are already planned!  

12:30p - 12:55p

Children’s Chorus -- any grade

Students will be practicing songs for a Christmas recital at Meadowbrook Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:30.  Please arrive in the main entry/cafeteria area by 10:15a.  Children's Chorus is open to all children as long as they are old enough to stand with the group & not be a distraction to the other singers.

Teacher: Maria MacKay & Aaron Dupree

Fee:  FREE

RSVP:  Maria MacKay, monster_mcgee@yahoocom

Current Events  -- Gr. 6-12

This weekly group will discuss and explore what is happening locally, nationally and around the world.  Due to some of the content that may be discussed this will be for the middle school and highschool students only (with parental approval).  Students will be asked to contribute weekly.  This class will meet in the downstairs board room.

Teacher: Tammy Neureuther

Fee: FREE

RSVP: Tammy Neureuther, tamneureuther@yahoo.com or Facebook Tammy Neureuther

1:00p - 2:00p

K-5:

Christmas Ornaments

Make ornaments to decorate your tree or give as gifts!  There will be several ornament crafts to choose from.  Students can rotate through tables and make a variety of simple ornaments to keep or give.  Please bring a smock or wear old clothing as some projects may be messy.  

Teacher: Holly Warren
Fee:  $2 per child
RSVP: Holly Warren, hollyjwarren@gmail.com

Gr 6-12:

Forensic Science/CSI #5

Final Class!  Students should bring a calculator & wear clothing that can get messy.  

Teacher: Amanda Bokus

Fee: $15 per student for supplies & booklets

RSVP:  Amanda Bokus, bokusfamily@westelcom.com

Afternoon Free Play

There will also be building blocks, preschool toys, basic art supplies, the free play room, and other items to help keep our youngest co-op members entertained throughout the afternoon.

Cross Country Skiing

Snow is in the air and temperatures are right for snow!! That means skiing!!

Dewey Mountain Youth Ski League will be holding an open house and registration for it's winter session on Thursday, December 3rd from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for children between the ages of 6 - 13 years old.

The Dewey Mountain Youth Ski League winter cross country ski program’s main goal is to develop a life long love of skiing by introducing skiers to all aspect and disciplines of Nordic skiing. Participants will become confident skiers through fun and games on skis, skill development exercises, and race participation, while developing a strong group dynamic as part of the Saranac Nordic team. 

Winter session meet 1 day a week on Thursdays from 4-5pm for all ages, and Tuesday and Thursdays from 4-5pm for older skier more self motivated skier from January thru mid March.

There are ski scholarship opportunities for families in need of equipment assistance.

More information and registration forms can be downloaded here:http://www.deweymountain.com/schedule-of-events.html

~The Dewey Coaching Crew

Dewey Mountain Recreation Center

Town of Harrietstown

Saranac Lake NY 12983
518-891-2697
www.deweymountain.com

Check out the Dewey Mountain Facebook page!

Homeschool Downhill Skiing

It’s almost that time again - time for homeschool skiing at Titus Mountain!  Titus has made some positive changes to their skiing program, and have both mountains open 7 days/week.  Our ski season will start on Friday, January 15thand last for five weeks.  Each Friday ski session will last from 9:30AM-4:00PM.  For those interested, there is an option to extend the season.  There is the potential to add more weeks to the season, if you would like.

Skiing/Snowboarding dates are as follows (weather permitting):

January 15

January 22

January 29

February 5

February 12

**there will be no Homeschool Skiing 2/19 due to February Vacation (if make-up is needed or if additional weeks are purchased)

February 26 (5-week program make-up, if needed)

Skiing is for a minimum of 5 weeks with the potential to add more.  These additions need to be made before the skiing season and is optional.  Also, the pricing is for either the snowboarding or skiing program.  Pricing is as follows:

Students (considered ages 5 and up):

**Lift & Lesson & Rental- $150 ($30 for each week added on to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lift & Lesson- $100 ($20 for each week added to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lesson & Rental- $100 ($20 for each week added to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lesson Only- $50 ($10 for each added to the minimum 5 week program)

For example, if your family would like to add 3 weeks to your families’ skiing program using the Lift & Lesson & Rental pricing, the cost per student would be $150 (5 weeks) with an additional $90 for the extra 3 visits making the total $240 per student.

Adults:

**Lift & Lesson & Rental- $300 ($60 for each week added on to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lift & Lesson- $175 ($35 for each week added to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lesson & Rental- $175 ($35 for each week added to the minimum 5 week program)

**Lesson Only- $50 ($10 for each week added to the minimum 5 week program)

There is also an option of purchasing lunch tickets for $6/week for each student/adult wanting to participate.  You may choose to purchase lunch tickets for as many or as little of the program you would like. If you choose to sign your family up for the lunch program, I do not need to know what you would like, just home many tickets and weeks.

Lunch Menu choices (choose 2 of the following):

Burger

Chicken Tenders

Regular Hotdog

Pizza Slice

Fries

Poutine

Bag of Chips

Each meal option includes one of the following options- Milk, Bottled Water, or Hot Chocolate

*No substitutions to the Lunch Menu please*

This is a lot of information.  If you have any questions or would like skiing forms, please email me at dawnsslings@gmail.com. Payment is due at time of registration (skiing program and lunch).  Checks should be made payable to me (Dawn-Marie Hall), as Titus requires one check from each group. Registration is due December 20th.  Pleahomese pass this information on to any interested homeschooling families not on the email group.

Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!

Dawn-Marie Hall

North Country Homeschool Skiing Coordinator

Lake Placid Center for the Arts Free Workshops

Free AfterSchool Workshops Just in Time for the Holidays! Limited Space Available! Sock Snowmen Ages: 8-10 An easy no sew project using socks to create a cool, cute little no-melt winter decoration.               Tue, December 1  |  4 - 5pm         Click Here to Register  Starburst Ornaments Ages: 8-12 Using special folding techniques, make festive ornaments for holiday decorating or to give as a gift.            Fri, December 4  |  4 - 5pm Click Here to Register  Winter Wonderland Ages: 9 & up Everyone loves a snow globe! Make your very own to enjoy all year-round!    Tue, December 8  |  3:30 - 5:30pm Thu, December 10 |3:30 - 5:30pm Click Here to Register  Teddy Bear Ornaments Ages: 8 - 10 Create cute, cuddly teddy bear ornaments using ordinary Christmas bulbs and some fuzzy stuff.  Tue, December 15  |  4 - 5pm Click Here to Register  Already signed up? Did you know each child is allotted two workshops? Click Here for a List of All Available Workshops Lake Placid Center for the Arts | 518.523.2512 |  www.lakeplacidarts.org

North Country Homeschool Co-op 11/18/15

North Country Homeschool Co-op 11/18/15

Please come join us at the Wesleyan Church on Rt 3 in the village of Cadyville.

Set-up for those teaching will begin at 10:15am.  Also, teachers, please remember to bring an envelope marked with your class name, fee, and some change to place on the sign-in table!  

Classes start promptly at 11:00am, and conclude around 2:00p or 2:30p when the 1:00pm afternoon classes finish. Feel free to come for the whole time or just for the portion your family wants to participate in. Bring a lunch to enjoy upstairs in the Fellowship Hall or next door at the playground!

Full details available on all class offerings below.  For quick reference here is an overview of what is being offered this day:

11:00 - 12:00

Pilgrims & Pumpkins -- PreK -- Holly Warren

Pirate Treasure Boxes -- K-3 -- Olivia Gillett

Science Is Fun -- 3-5 -- Tammy Neureuther

Self Portraitst -- 6-12 -- Jody Nebesnik

12:30 - 12:55:

Children’s Chorus -- any age -- Maria MacKay & Aaron Dupree

Current Events -- middle/high school -- Tammy Neureuther

1:00 - 2:00:

Thankful Turkey Journal Project -- K-5 -- Shannon Stone

Forensic Science #4 -- 6-12 -- Amanda Bokus

Free Play Room:  Puzzles & Snap Circuits

11:00a - 12:00p

Preschool

Pilgrims & Pumpkins

Come join in a circle time hearing a story about the first Thanksgiving, make a Thankful Turkey craft, and play with fall sensory bins.

Teacher: Holly Warren

Fee: FREE

RSVP: Holly Warren, hollyjwarren@gmail.com

Elementary (K - 2nd):

Pirate Treasure Boxes

What do we treasure?

Each student will get a small wooden treasure chest to decorate, then we will fill them with things we treasure in our lives. These can be pictures or written words on slips of paper.  Anyone wishing to donate old magazines or catalogs for cutting out pictures is welcome to do so.  Students may bring small photos of loved ones to place in their treasure boxes.  Art supplies (paper, markers will be out for drawing) I will try to play "my favorite things" song as sung in the sound of music, at the beginning to help get the ideas flowing.  These filled treasure boxes that go home with each student may be helpful in reminding us what we all are thankful for at thanksgiving time.

Teacher: Olivia Gillett
Class Size: Max 30

Fee: $1 per child donation, not required

RSVP: Olivia, girlwonder82@hotmail.com

Gr 3-8:

Science Is Fun!

We’ll explore how maps work, what the earth is made of, hurricanes & tornadoes, and more (depending on the time).  Please let me know if anyone is allergic to oranges or eggs!

Teacher: Tammy Neureuther

Class Size: 8

Fee: $2 per child

RSVP:  Tammy Neureuther,  tamneureuther@yahoo.com

Gr 6 -12

Self-Portraits

Learn how to draw a self-portrait and learn about facial proportions.  We will be drawing and coloring them if time allows.   Please bring a self-standing or hand held mirror if you have one.

Teacher: Jody Nebesnik

Class Size: 10
Fee: $2 per child

RSVP: Jody Nebesnik, jodynebesnik@hotmail.com

12:00p - 1:00p

Bag lunch period.

***Please remember that co-op has a nut free policy!  This includes not only items brought for bag lunches but also for holiday treats, snacks, etc.  If you are looking for a nut butter alternative, sun butter is OK to use! ***

We will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall and/or next door at the playground for lunch break.

12:30p - 12:55p

Children’s Chorus -- any grade

Students will be practicing songs for a Christmas recital at a local nursing home.  Children's Chorus is open to all children as long as they are old enough to stand with the group & not be a distraction to the other singers.

Teacher: Maria MacKay & Aaron Dupree

Fee:  FREE

RSVP:  Maria MacKay, monster_mcgee@yahoocom

Current Events  -- Gr. 6-12

This weekly group will discuss and explore what is happening locally, nationally and around the world.  Due to some of the content that may be discussed this will be for the middle school and highschool students only (with parental approval).  Students will be asked to contribute weekly.  This class will meet in the downstairs board room.

Teacher: Tammy Neureuther

Fee: FREE

RSVP: Tammy Neureuther, tamneureuther@yahoo.com or Facebook Tammy Neureuther

1:00p - 2:00p

K-5:

Thankful Turkey Journal Project
Each child will be making a fun 10 page journal of things they are thankful for, write/draw those things, and make a turkey pop-up in the middle.  Please bring crayons or colored markers and scissors.

Teacher: Shannon Stone

Fee: $2 per child

RSVP: Shannon Stone, lucky07clovers@aol.com

Gr 6-12:

Forensic Science/CSI #4

Solve fun mysteries using science skills.  Analyze crime scene photos & lab reports, test hypotheses, collect evidence.  Lap components will include: dental impressions, fingerprinting, evidence collection & more!

Teacher: Amanda Bokus

Fee: $15 per student for supplies & booklets

RSVP:  Amanda Bokus, bokusfamily@westelcom.com

Afternoon Free Play

There will also be building blocks, preschool toys, basic art supplies, the free play room, and other items to help keep our youngest co-op members entertained throughout the afternoon.