"Not Back To School" Picnic
I hope you are enjoying your summer. The "Not Back to School" Picnic will be 10am at the Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake, on Thursday, September 6th. Bring a lunch and share information and plans for the coming year.
Pride & Prejudice School Day Matinee at LPCA 10/3/2018
The October 3rd Pendragon Theatre performance of Sense & Sensibility has been changed to Pride & Prejudice. This performance is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel by Kate Hamill. Kate Hamill is well known for her fresh and funny adaptations of Ms. Austen's work. According to the New York Times, "Hamill…has a gift for condensing three-volume novels into galloping two-act plays. Her screwball Pride and Prejudice hasn’t met a rib it can’t tickle.” Highly theatrical, with actors playing multiple roles, this adaptation captures both the spirit and sparkle of the novel. Original music composed for this production by New York City based musician Ellen Mandel adds another layer of dramatic flare and features actor Evan Raines playing violin live during the performance with the rest of the cast providing various other soundscapes to underscore the action.
This production is recommended for grades 6-12, the cost is $3 per student, and the show begins at 10:00. As with the rest of our school day matinee series, reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and seating is limited. You can reserve your spot by calling Anya at 518-523-2512 or emailing me at tara@lakeplacidarts.org.
Tara Palen
Director of Education & Outreach
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
518-523-2512 ext. 1004
Homeschool Soccer
Remember to sign up for one of our two homeschool soccer teams ASAP. Both teams practice on Saturdays in September and October, and the cost for the season will most likely be $20 per child.
Ages: 6-18
Times: Saturdays, 2-3pm for under-12s; 2-4pm for ages 12-18
Coach: Steve Halasz
Questions? Contact: Sunita Halasz, sunitahalasz@gmail.com
Plattsburgh Team (Assembly of God Church Soccer Field, Prospect Street)Sign up form and info: https://form.jotform.com/8222
Ages: 12-18
Time: Saturdays 12-2pm
Questions? Contact: Melissa at stonebeckacademy@gmail.com
Homeschool Day at Adirondack Experience (9/12/2018)
Homeschool families are invited to join us, free of charge, for our annual Homeschool Day at the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake.
There is no pre-registration for this event. There will be a check-in table in the visitor center on the day of the event.
Our 2018 theme of “Our Natural Neighbors” will feature opportunities to learn about New York State animals, courtesy of the Utica Zoo (11am—2pm), the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge (11am—2pm) and Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District.
There will also be live birds of prey presentations in the auditorium by Silent Wings at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. Space is limited, so arrive early.
Fort Ticonderoga Homeschool Day 9/7/18
Friday, September 7, 2018
Spend a day at Fort Ticonderoga and take part in a series of programs designed for homeschool families!
While interacting with soldiers, students can ask about the life at the 18th-century fort. Step aboard the 1920s replica tour boat, Carillon, for a 90-minute narrated boat tour along the Ticonderoga Peninsula to gain an in-depth waterway experience. Participate in the "To Act as One United Body" program and practice the basic drills and marches of American soldiers at Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War. Explore a new 2018 design in the six-acre Heroic Maze and answer clues connected to Fort Ticonderoga’s history as you find your way through the maze.
During the day, students can learn about British soldiers and sailors who anchored and encamped at Fort Ticonderoga in 1781. While interacting with these British soldiers and sailors, students can ask about the different lives in the British Navy or British Army. What did they eat? Where did they sleep? How did fighting along Lake Champlain make life similar for soldiers and sailors?
Students can explore the fort and museum exhibitions. They can take guided tours, learn about the fort’s history, and observe musket demonstrations. They can visit the historic trades shop, where shoes and clothing are produced by the fort’s staff, and learn about the global economy of the 1750s.
Comments from past participants:
"I wanted to thank Ft. Ticonderoga for Homeschool Day. My kids & I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing a day at the fort. The demonstrations were wonderful, and we enjoyed learning about the history of the fort & the area. The guide explaining the geography of the area & lakes helped us to understand why the fort was so strategically desired." --2015 Homeschool Day Participant
"By the way, the day was AMAZING!!! No joke, it was absolutely everything we hoped for and more. We all want to come back! Thank you to everyone who put so much effort, planning, enthusiasm, and time into a perfect way to start the homeschooling year!!!" --2015 Homeschool Day Participant
"All of you at Fort Ticonderoga should be high-fiving each other! Your homeschool day was incredible! My family and I have traveled all over the Northeast and Midwest attending homeschool events at historical landmarks, national parks, national lakeshore, etc, and yours was one of the best! We had an amazing time enjoying your majestic fort in it's beautiful surroundings on Lake Champlain. The interpreters were informative and interesting. Every staff member and volunteer was friendly and helpful. Thank you for this special event geared towards the homeschooling family. We've been telling everyone how great Fort Ticonderoga is! We'll definitely be back!"--2015 Homeschool Day Participant
Cost
Student general admission for Homeschool Day is $6/student with one free parent. Additional adults pay $14 each. Student rates apply to Grades K-12.
If you would like to add the To Act as One United Body program to your experience, it will be $10/student (includes general admission).
A combination ticket that includes general admission, a 90-minute narrated boat cruise aboard the Carillon and the To Act as One United Body program is $16/student and $25/adult.
North Country History Day
The National History Day® program provides homeschool families with an excellent opportunity for project-based learning. Students create projects based on an annual theme and compete at the regional, state, and national level.
Fort Ticonderoga coordinates North Country History Day for students is Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, and Warren counties in New York State. Homeschool students who reside in these six counties are invited to participate. Learn More.
Plattsburgh Homeschool Soccer Team
Homeschool Youth Soccer for youth ages 12-18.
PLACE: Assembly of God Church Soccer Field, Prospect Street, Plattsburgh
TIME: Saturdays 12-2pm
DATE: 8 weeks beginning--- 8 September (through the first week of November)
COACH: Phil Kneller
*No practice October 6
Every family must bring a soccer ball and each youth needs shin guards. Cleats are encouraged but not required.
Registration form: https://form.jotform.com/82224578198164
Please contact Melissa at stonebeckacademy@gmail.com for more information
Babbie Rural Farm Musuem
When: Wednesday, September 19th, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Babbie Museum. 250 River Road, Peru NY
Cost: $3 per student / $6 per adult
What: There are six stations that the kids will rotate through, with a lunch break after the first three stations. Information about what the museum offers can be found at the link below.
Contact: You can RSVP via the event created on the North Country Homeschooling FB page. Or, for questions or to RSVP via email, please contact Natalie Jarvis at dsinstruction@gmail.com. Please RSVP by 8/31.
Homeschool Day at The Wild Center
Information is in the link below. Contact The Wild Center directly to register (in link) or for any questions. Thanks!
Homeschool Soccer Sign Up
Hooray! It's almost time for homeschool soccer! The fall 2018 Homeschool Soccer Team registration form is now live:
Details about the team are at this link, and feel free to ask me any other questions. Last day to sign up is August 18, 2017. Please only sign up if you're certain your children will play because all my planning is based on exact numbers.
-Sunita
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