Community Activities

updated 08/31/10

Maxwell family (www.Titus2.com) is coming to Birmingham, Alabama, to give our Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference, September 24th and 25th. The conference is free, as it’s our desire to encourage and equip Christian, homeschool families.


We are including text you could use to send on to your e-mail group, include in a newsletter, or whatever means you might employ to spread the word, plus, we’re also including the flyers.

Blessings,
Sarah Maxwell
 

Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference


You are invited to attend the Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference by the Steve and Teri Maxwell family (www.Titus2.com), to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, September 24th and 25th. Steve and Teri have been homeschooling since 1985, and they have eight children, five of whom have graduated from homeschooling and three who are still being homeschooled. This practical conference includes sessions for adults, children, and young people. Please see www.Titus2.com for a full conference flyer.
 

Click here for a flyer with more information.



Do you feel like you are running on a treadmill? Do you want to have sweet relationships with your children as they are growing up and not experience the heartache of rebellion and immorality? Do your children have greater purpose in life than just to have fun? Be challenged and find ways that God can set your family on a journey of spiritual unity, purpose, and direction.

 The Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference will be held September 24th (7-9:30 p.m.) and 25th (9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) at Hillview Baptist Church, 800 Heflin Ave. East, Birmingham, Alabama 35214. There is no cost for the conference but love offering boxes will be on the book tables to help with the Maxwells’ traveling expenses. Pre-registration is requested. For more information on the conference, please visit www.Titus2.com, and click Conferences on the side bar, or contact Julia Spears (spearsgirls@hotmail.com or 205-514-5749) or Bill Garner (billgarnerhbc@bellsouth.net or

205-798-0348). You may also contact the Maxwells (info@Titus2.com or 913-909-9776).

 

 

 

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Todd Wilson will be speaking on "The Unbeatable Homeschool Team."  Tuesday, October 12th, 7 PM at Mennonite Christian Fellowship in Atmore, AL
 
Below you will find a short bio and family photo.  Click here for a flyer with more information.
We appreciate you helping us spread the word.
If you have questions please feel free to contact me.
 
Debbie Swartzendruber
Precept Christian School
 

Bio.

TODD WILSON, is a dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s humor and gut-honest realness have made him a favorite speaker all across the country and a guest on Focus on the Family.

As founder of Familyman Ministries, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through a weekly e-mail for dads, seminars, and books that encourage parents.

            Todd, and his wife Debbie, homeschool their eight children in northern Indiana and travel around America in the Familyman Mobile. You can visit Familyman Ministries at www.familymanweb.com

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Adventures in Piano

with Jenny Kennedy

 

Piano lessons for K5 and up

$150 per 6 week session

 

K4 Program $100 per 6 week session

 

Register now for Fall 2010

For more details call or e-mail

404-7330

jenny1000@att.net
 

Jenny P. Kennedy

2117 Belmont Ct. • Mobile, AL  36695

404-7330

jenny1000@att.net

Dear Parents,

I have taught piano in Mobile for twelve years.  I currently teach a method created by Dr. Robert Pace of Columbia University.  This method provides a comprehensive approach to musical literacy.  Besides introducing your child to the piano, this program provides a foundation for future musical study.

I offer two sessions in the fall and two sessions in the spring.  Each session consists of six lessons.  Lessons are taught in groups of two.

Please contact me directly with questions.

Sincerely,

Jenny Kennedy


 

Jenny Phillips Kennedy

2117 Belmont Ct. Mobile, AL  36695                   jenny1000@att.net       Cell (251) 404-7330

 

EXPERIENCE

 Piano Teacher, Private Studio                                                                     August 1998 to present

 Music Teacher, Westminster Presbyterian Preschool                                  April 2004 to present

·         Develop lesson plans for children ages two to five.

·         Instruct music classes and lead chapel songs.

·         Create and direct three music programs per year.

 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 Mobile Music Teachers Association, Treasurer 2005 to present

Alabama Music Teachers Association

Music Teachers National Association

 EDUCATION

 Vanderbilt University Bachelor of Music, cum laude, 1998

International Piano Teaching Foundation Comprehensive Musicianship Certificate, 2009                    

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Junior Master Gardener (JMG)  

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 1st JMG meeting of the new club year, on August 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Jon Archer Agriculture Center.

 We have just completed a very successful JMG 1st year and are gearing up for a new year. The August 4, 2010 meeting is a very important meeting to attend. We will be discussing officer and officer election, as well as planning our upcoming year. Invite a friend to join us. The JMG club is open to all youth ages 9-18 years old.

 The Greater Gulf State Fair coming up in October offers the opportunity to enter an exhibit and earn some money for our club. We have to get busy fast getting that display planned.

There is work to do in the garden. We will be choosing what to plant and learning more about crop rotation.

Exciting opportunity awaits you. I look forward to seeing you and your friends on August 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Jon Archer Agriculture Center.

JMG OVERVIEW:

Gardening is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Grandparents, mothers, fathers and youth can participate in this creative, constructive activity to produce more than just beautiful flowers. Gardening gives people of all ages a place to play, experiment and enjoy the “fruits” of their labors. Growing fruits and vegetables in a home or community garden also provides an environment where health, nutrition, food safety and wise decision-making skills can be taught. Research shows that children will eat the food they grow.

 JMG’S GOAL: To encourage 4-H’ers and volunteers to get their hands in the dirt, get involved and garden for better health and nutrition.

 JMG’s objectives are to offer experiences where children are encouraged to:

·          Participate in plant selection

·          Learn about crop rotation

·          Prepare gardening plots

·          Plant, maintain, harvest, prepare and eat

·          Sample new foods and adopt the practice of eating new and different fruits and vegetables from their garden.

 

JMG requires a time commitment from 4-H’ers and volunteers. The garden is an ongoing project. 

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Come join us…

 

AGCG 4-H

Alabama Gulf Coast Guardians

 

 

Fall Kick-off Meeting Thursday 8/12/10

4:00 PM

Christ United Methodist Church, C210

 

Junior Master Gardeners, AL Water Watchers, Youth Leadership, Outdoor Adventures, Competitive Fair Events and more!

 

All youth ages 9 -18 are eligible for 4-H/ Cloverbuds ages 5 – 8

 

Meetings to be held the 2nd Thursday of each month

 

For more information call Lisa Brazelton, AGCG 4-H Club Leader @ 455-2170 or email TeamBrazx5@comcast.net

 

www.aces.edu/fourh/

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Homeschool.com is Now Adding Support Groups

We are writing because Homeschool.com is now adding support groups to our website and we’d like you to be included. We have been working diligently with our web designers to come up with a system so that you can add and update your contact information on our site, easily. In 5 easy steps you’ll be able to add your information on our website and keep your information up-to-date and current.

  1. To add your support group to the Homeschool.com website, please visit, http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/Register/new.asp.
  2. Once you register, you will receive an email message from us, asking you to verify your email address.
  3. Sign in and click on “Create a New Support Group”
  4. Add all of your information and click “save”
  5. You’re Done! The Homeschool.com staff will approve your group within one week.


We are also working to make the support group pages more user friendly by providing you access to local homeschooling vendors and resources.  These are local companies and individuals that can be an asset to your homeschooling endeavors.  This is an exceptional opportunity for ballet teachers, speech therapists, martial arts instructors, orthodontists, restaurants, tutors, etc. looking to reach out to homeschoolers like yourselves

If you know any company or individual that would like to reach out to homeschoolers, please let them know about this new opportunity. We’re asking your help with this because the more people and local companies that know about this, the more resources we can include for your benefit. We are also dividing states up geographically to make it easier to find and interact with support groups in your area. This will make it easier for homeschoolers to contact you.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Ann Simpson
Regional Marketing Director
Homeschool.com, Inc.
 Ann@Homeschool.com
 www.Homeschool.com
707-318-8151

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  June11,2010  
 
Help for High School

Are your group’s members daunted by the idea of homeschooling through high school? Reassure them that they don’t have to go it alone. HSLDA has a wide range of help for the high school years, from two experienced coordinators who can answer questions to an informative website. Start by checking out our brochure, You Can Homeschool Thru High School.

Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner

The decision to homeschool a child with special learning needs is a weighty one. Nevertheless, in record numbers, parents of special needs children are choosing to home educate, and most are finding that the rewards far outweigh the costs. HSLDA’s Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner Program is here to help. Learn More >>

Join 13,000 others...

The HSLDA Curriculum Market is buzzing with activity! Save money on new and used homeschooling materials, or sell your extras.

    

Spread the Word about Teen Leadership Camp

Dear Group Leader,

HSLDA’s Generation Joshua division is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s two iGovern programs! Please pass this information along to interested members and families within your organization.

iGovern is a weeklong leadership and worldview training camp that immerses young leaders ages 13–19 into a mock political environment, giving them hands-on experience in working within the legislative and executive branches of our government. There will be unique opportunities for them to:

  • Better understand a Christian’s role in and responsibility to government.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Congress by drafting legislation, garnering support for that legislation, and passing bills.
  • Lobby for changes they want to see made in the mock political atmosphere.
  • Become engaged in a mock campaign by developing and rallying support for their agenda, engaging in fundraising efforts, debating opponents, and carrying out the responsibilities of the office.
  • Run for president or support a candidate for the position.
  • Hear practical advice from distinguished politicians who are currently working on Capitol Hill as well as influential political advocates.
  • View a list of confirmed speakers.

iGovern East will be held on the beautiful campus of Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia the week of June 27–July 3, 2010. Campers will go on a field trip to Washington, D.C. to visit some of our nation’s most historic monuments. They will also have the opportunity to hear from distinguished politicians and political advocates. Confirmed speakers for this year include Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America; Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia’s attorney general; and my personal friend Mike Farris, chairman of HSLDA and chancellor of Patrick Henry College. The registration deadline for attending iGovern East is June 15.

iGovern West will be held at Eagle Lake, near Colorado Springs, Colorado the week of August 15–21, 2010. Because of the scenic wilderness setting, campers will get to try their hand at archery and horseback riding! They will also hear from nationally recognized speakers. Currently, the list of speakers include Tom Minnery, senior vice president of government and public policy for Focus on the Family; Dr. David Nobel, founder and president of Summit Ministries; and Will Estrada, director of federal relations for HSLDA. The registration deadline for attending iGovern West is August 1.

The cost to attend iGovern (whether East or West) is $550. This includes lodging, food, transportation to and from the nearest airport if flying, and a staff-led field trip. But, HSLDA members—as well as those who are active/retired military or serving in full-time ministry-qualify for a special $100 discount, reducing the cost to $450. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Please visit the Generation Joshua website and click on East or West to register.

Sincerely,

J. Michael Smith
HSLDA President

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http://thewaldorfco nnection. com/adelereplay
This is supposed to be a podcast re: better communication with our kids.
 
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http://www.lessonpa thways.com/
This one is that Lesson Pathways is now free.
 
And finally....C-Span is giving away a timeline of US Presidents if you sign up for C-Span
Classroom:

http://www.c- spanclassroom.
org/Special- Offers.aspx<http://www.c- spanclassroom. org/Special- Offers.aspx>
 

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Smithsonian Books recently changed to a new publisher (Random House) that distributes our titles including Joy Hakim's The Story of Science  series, and we have a special offer to share with you on The Story of Science books and teacher materials.

 

art quest email
 
Click to view the Art Quest brochure
To register contact Cindy Phillips at
251.208.5677 or cla.phillips@cityofmobile.org
 

We Tweet!          Find us on Facebook!          We're on MySpace!
 
   
 
 
 
Space 301 gallery on Cathedral Square in downtown Mobile represents the first phase in the transformation of a downtown landmark into our city's newest attraction. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm, Sunday from noon until 5pm and extended hours the second Friday night of each month. Free admission.

 

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Here is a link to a website that's offered by the library for FREE  learningexpresslibrary.com
It offers practice "timed" tests for just about everything. It gives a score when students are finished.
Learning Centers

and more...

 
 
Just go to the website and use your library card for your username then put in a password. Off you go!

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Disney Homeschool Days Experiential Learning With a Touch of Magic

      

Information - Tickets

      

Discover the Magic of the Arts

      

September 7-9, 2010 Have you ever dreamed of being a stage performer? How about commercial artist or a designer? When it comes to careers in the Arts, you're only limited by your imagination. This summer, the Arts come to life for Homeschoolers

      

Click Here to Learn More ©Disney Entertainment and event components subject to change without notice.

      
This is a promotional e-mail from Disney Destinations at the following locations:
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Attn: E-mail Marketing
1375 Buena Vista Drive
P.O. Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32930

If you do not want to receive future commercial emails at this email address from Disney Destinations, LLC, or other Disney entities, advertising or promoting Walt Disney World® products or services, click here.
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 Click here for Cottage Hill Jr. Civitan Information  updated 05/08/10

Click here for information about the Second Annual Curriculum Books & Bake Sale

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NatureBLAST !

Transform your child’s summer with an exciting week-long adventure! Planned for rising 3rd and 4th graders, and supplementing the science standards for Alabama, this program is designed to instill a love of outdoor adventure and appreciation of nature.

Set amidst the 100-acre mobile Botanical Gardens, a rich, ecologically diverse site in the city park, it’s perfect for discoveries and exploring.

Paid registrations due by May 30

For more information and application materials see:

http://www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

Mobile Botanical Gardens

June 21-25, 2010

9:00 AM -2:00 PM

$75 per child

Nature Hikes

Scavenger Hunts

Arts and Crafts

Games &Activities

Nature Journaling

Click here for Applcation Form
Click here for Pick up Authorization Form
Click here for Photo Release Form
Click here for Health Form

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Azalea Trail Maid Information

Dear Homeschool administrators:

We got one!  Thank you all for responding and letting us count your sophomore girls for our meeting with the Jaycees.  We were able to show them that the homeschool community is growing, is organized, and will work together in this endeavor.  As a result, starting fall of 2010, the Mobile Jaycees will let the Mobile homeschool community send at least one of our 11th grade girls, and an alternate, to interview for an Azalea Trail Maid position.  

We need you to get the word out to your current sophomore girls to be considering this for next fall.  I am enclosing an application from a couple of years ago so they can be thinking about what will be expected of them.  This is not the application they will use in the fall.  Retta Franklin will have those available then.  (The application doesn’t say anything about the cost, but make sure any interested will know that the program is, unfortunately, expensive: about $10,000 to pay for the dress, trips, etc). 

Also- and this part is VERY IMPORTANT- I will need a census of your junior girls just about as soon as you get them all registered.  The Jaycees gather their numbers from the schools on the first or second day of school, so I need to be prepared also.  If our population is big enough in proportion to the total population, we may be able to get more than one representative!   

Feel free to contact me or Retta Franklin with any questions, comments, or suggestions (we could use suggestions).    Thank you again for your help- this is a great opportunity for all of our girls. 

-Susan Hofer
dshofer@bellsouth.net or 639-3160

Retta Franklin, Moffett Road Christian School, 391-4663

Azalea Trail Maid Rules of Conduct

Principal Parent Statement

Mobile Azalea Trail Blank Application

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Any  juniors or seniors who would like some volunteer hours this summer??

Moffett Rd. Assembly of God is accepting applications for interns into their children’s or youth ministries.  Volunteers would be doing whatever is necessary for the Kingdom - helping to get ready for Sunday morning/Wed. night children's ministries or youth ministry, working with the children in theirr summer day camp, sorting craft materials, going on hospital visits, and more. 

Contact Ms. Nita (Anita Thomas) at  Moffett Rd. Assembly of God

649-3502 x117

or email her: missnita4kidz@yahoo.com

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Community Announcement:

MACH Robotics: Mobile Area Coalition of Homeschools

A group of local homeschool families would like to announce the start of a robotics team for homeschoolers grades 6-12.

This is an opportunity for homeschool students and their parents  to participate in an exciting educational program called BEST Robotics.

What is B.E.S.T ROBOTICS? http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/About/what_is_best

Boosting Engineering Science and Technology

BEST is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like,science and engineering-based robotics competition.

            Students will learn skills, with the help of mentors, in the areas of:

Engineering Process- students design a robot to complete a required task.

Communication and presentation- students develop a formal campaign to sell the robot to judges.

Design/Art work- students build a display to house their accomplishments.

Writing skills- as students prepare a technical book documenting the design process of the robot and

by preparing a full-length research paper.

 Team Work

Informational meeting will be held April 19, 6:30pm West Regional Library Meeting Room

Contact Karen Price for info: 391-9368 or kakprice@yahoo.com

            MACH Robotics: Mobile Area Coalition of Homeschools

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Seeking mature mother / young grandmother or experienced nanny to share Christ's love with our two youngest Ages 2 and newborn (1-2 days per week) in my home or yours... and occasionally to include our older two ages 6 and 8 (over the summer - if not attending summer camp/school). Flexible days and hrs. I work as an RN at Providence Hospital and a Reserve in the USCG and hope to find the right match to enrich our children's lives while I am away. Thanks so much and please call Anna at 985-707-7141 if you are interested or e-mail references/ experience to aasmaritime@aol.com.

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Dear Administrator,
 
Attached please find a memo from Dee Black, Senior Counsel at HSLDA representing the state of Alabama, concerning AL Senate Bill 347. Dee's memo describes HSLDA's opposition to our state raising the compulsory attendance age from 17 to 18.    

CHEF is in total agreement with HSLDA's stand and ask that you join with us in making our voices heard - loudly - in opposing this bill.  Please pass this info along to your home schooling families so they, too, can be actively involved in stopping Senate Bill 347.  

More information about this legislation is available at http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/AL/default.asp.

Thank you for your assistance,
Rusty Tate
President/CHEF of Alabama, Inc.

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Hi group leaders! 

Here is the payment schedule for the upcoming home school cruise with the Lake Forest Home School Club.  

AUGUST Home School *Cruise DEADLINES: 

  - February 8th: $25/person-This refundable deposit guarantees the current group rate for your cabins. 
  - April 26th: $200/person-This secures your specific cabin  

  - June 28th: Full Balance Due  

Click here for Cruise details  

    Please have your interested families contact Karen before February 8th to guarantee their cabin rate. The deposit is refundable if the unforeseen should prevent them from going. Remember to use our group code LFHSC0810. 

Hope you can join us :o)    

Melinda Youngblood

lfhsc@mchsi.com

www.lfhsc.org

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Greetings,
 
My name is Mary Dawkins and I am a friend of Debbie Scott, a home school mother.  I attend St. Mark UMC at 439 Azalea Rd.
 
In 2006 St. Mark closed the school that we had run for years, but we have maintained the CHILDRENS LIBARAY.  It is a wonderful library for ages 3 through through 5th grade plus.  There are many biographies.  Every Tues. morning at 10:00 a.m. we have had the library open to Debbie and all her children to use and check out books.  They have had a wonderful time.  We would like for your group to also have this unique opportunity.  Please feel free to join us on Tues. mornings at 10:00 to see the library and have the children check out books.  Someone from the church is always there on that day to help with the process.  Several elementary school librarians have seen the facility and have been impressed with the content.
 
The library is located at the back of the property and is marked THE MALONE CENTER.  It is in the large parking lot.
You do not need to let me know you are coming, just come and enjoy. Hope to see you there.  We want the facility to be used.
 
We also still have some textbooks left from the school and would love to have you look at them and see what you might be able to use.  There are also some student desks and chairs available.  All of these are for VERY reduced prices.
 
Mary Dawkins
H-471-2242
C-753-0136
 
billnmary@comcast.net


 

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YMCA "Open Swim"
1pm - 3pm every Friday throughout the school year
$3/swimmer - parents free
No drop-offs. Parents must stay.
No membership required.
Downtowner Branch ONLY
Contact Rhonda Hamm for more information.

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Click here for Homeschool Chorus Information

Click here for Homeschool Chorus Registration Form

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Fencing Classes

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Praise High School graduate, Jessica Baluyut, offers beginner piano lessons on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at her home near Cottage Hill Baptist Church.
Please call 661-6360 or 656-7350 for more information. Space is limited.