Greater Lafayette Home Educator‘s Association May/June 2009 Home Sweet School
Inside this issue: We invite all home school families to come to the
A rea R esou rc es 2-3 W h o W e A re Home School Graduation 2009 Date: May 23, 2009 Time: 1:00 PM. Used Book Sales 4 Location: Faith Baptist Church G ig g lelearn M ath 5 T idb its Jordan Mull Robyn Haley Christina Riepe P rop h etstow n / 6 Andrew Dykstal Hailey Campbell Nathanael Pass F east In form ation Rachel Hodge Hannah Lanz Emily Gray Su m m er Sp orts 7 Reception to follow in the main gym at Faith Community Center until 5pm. T ip p ec an oe T orn ados 8 If anyone could help serve at the reception (especially families of Juniors!), we can use W ild C at C reek C o-op 9 you! Please contact Kathy Hodge at tkhodge@ sbcglobal.net. P lay s an d M u sic 10 M u llen F am ily 11 C on c ession s High School Graduation Open House
L earn in g 12 Please join us as we celebrate the homeschool graduation of M in n istra David W ilson Su m m er A c tiv ities 13-14 W olf P ark Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:00-5:00 PM Brag g in g W rites 15 T h an k y ou 1329 W 625 South Lafayette, IN 47909 Q u o V adis N ew s 16 765-538-2772 F aith C om m u n ity C en ter 17 Brig h t L ig h ts Plans for the next season of Quo Vadis P u rdu e C on v os 18-20 T h e A rts 21 Speech & Debate Club Full details and registration information will be on the Quo Vadis webpage on L ib rary E v en ts 22 the GLHEA website by Friday, May 8. In dian a H istoric al 23 E v en ts ñ Meets Fridays, September 4œ December 11 at Faith Community Center ñ Speech 11 AM-12:30 PM, Club meeting 12:30-1 PM, Debate 1-3 PM. F W A H ‘s C on v en tion 24 Families can chose to do either speech or debate or both. H istoric al Soc iety 25 The club meeting is required, however. E v en ts ñ W e ask that the family‘s oldest child should be at least 12 by 1/1/10 to join. However, we sometimes waive this age requirement. Please have a discussion with us if you‘re interested! ñ There are activities for younger siblings as well: Speech activities just for them Gym and swim program Bright Lights Boys‘ Bible study where they‘ll work on outdoorsman‘s skills!
1 Deadline to register is July 1.
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Athletics Sm all Groups/Co-ops The YMCA offers Gym & Swim for homeschool- A small group is a group of homeschooling families who get to ers. Younger and older age groups each enjoy together for field trips, play days, and supporting one another. one hour of guided activity in the gym and one Check out the Small Groups page on the GLHEA website. hour of guided activity in the pool. Meets Tues- day & Thursday 1:30-3:30 pm during the school A co-op differs from a small group in that the mothers take year. Call 474-3448 for more information. turns teaching a different subject to a group of children. In a co-op children can do things that are hard to do at home such Area homeschoolers have banded together to as drama, debate, speech, etc. For more information about a form Homeschool Unified Sports Teams of La- local co-op, W ildcat Creek Co-op, contact Brenda Buehler at fayette (HUSTL). HUSTL forms teams of 574-583-0042 or ebuehler@ quixnet.net. homeschoolers to enjoy team sports Contact ath- letic director Geoff Anderson by email at Christian Schools [email protected]. There are area Christian schools that are committed to helping First Assembly Church offers team sports op- homeschoolers. They offer opportunities in sports, classes, portunities (Children's Soccer (Age 5-12) and field trips, etc. First Assembly Christian Academy frequently Little League (Age 5-14). Contact Chris Johns at offers ways that homeschoolers can be involved (e.g. band for (765) 474-1432 for more information about First 4th grade up). Call 474-1432 to see what is available now. Assembly‘s Recreational Ministries. Faith Christian School has homeschooling liaisons. Call Susan Blake (449-4555) or Bev Moore (567-2252). Lafayette Youth Tennis Programs for Homeschoolers at Christian School has resources, too. (447-3052) Lafayette Sports Center: Call 448-6444 for more information.
Faith Community Center–gym & swim, rec leagues, etc. 449-4600 Dance classes: The Dance Conservatory: Contact Shanna Corner, 4-H and Scouting scorner59@ kconline.com, 866-444-1551 W estside Sunshiners 4-H group is predomi- Lafayette Ballet School: Call 423-1633 or check out their web- nately made up of homeschoolers. It meets year site: www.lafayetteballet.org round. Children in 2nd grade are eligible for Mini 4-H and 3rd œ12th graders can participate in regu- lar 4-H. Call Colleen Sipple at (765) 523-2327 for more information. I‘m New to Homeschooling! The Brookston Clovers 4-H Club located in 1. Spend time on the GLHEA website. Many questions can be an- W hite County. For more information, please con- swered there! www.homeschool-life.com/in/glhea tact Jennifer Greene at 563-3301. 2. Read Home Education in Indiana and The Big Book of Home (RJ5GREENE@ aol.com). Learning. Both can be found at the Tippecanoe Public Library in A Boy Scout Troop serving primarily homeschool- Lafayette. ers each meet in the greater Lafayette area. 3. Join the Indiana Association of Home Educators (IAHE). The Gary and Cathy Scott (squidley@ aol.com or phone number is (317) 859-1202. It‘s free! You‘ll get their bi- 538-3110) about Boy Scouts (6th grade–age monthly magazine, as well as notification about the annual state 18). convention. 4. Think about joining a small support group. An American Heritage Girls group has formed in our area. Based closely on the Boy Scout model, this group provides a structured way to disciple one's daughter in a troop setting. E-mail Cathy Scott (squidley@ aol.com or 538-3110) for infor- mation.
2 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k GLHEA: Who we are and what we do GLHEA is a Christian organization with Christian leadership. GLHEA exists to provide information for all fami- lies interested in home education, to facilitate communication among homeschoolers in the area, and to organ- ize specific activities for these homeschoolers.
Membership Benefits: ñ 6 issues of Home Sweet School newsletter. ñ Discount to a Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) membership. Contact Mari Doerr for more information. mldoerr@ gmail.com or 497-4248 ñ Educator‘s discounts to Barnes & Noble, Borders, W aldenbooks, and JoAnn Fabrics. Some of these businesses ask you to fill out additional applications, but some allow you to show them your GLHEA card and save! ñ Email updates to notify members of information that comes up between newsletters. ñ School level membership to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. See a listing of TCHA benefits on the GLHEA website! You will need to show them your GLHEA card for these benefits. ñ Full access to the GLHEA website: www.homeschool-life.com/in/glhea ñ Help in finding a small group that is just right for you.
Disclaimer: Information, vendors, and ideas listed in any GLHEA publication should not be considered as an endorsement. Likewise they don‘t necessarily reflect the views of the board members. W e do expect parents to use discernment in choosing what information to utilize for their families.
To Join: Dues are $10 for one year‘s membership (August to July) if you access your Home Sweet School on-line. If you prefer that it be mailed to you, dues are $20 a year. Half-year subscriptions are also available ($5/$10) after February. Send a check to GLHEA, P.O. Box 527, Lafayette, IN 47902 and a selfœ addressed, stamped envelope. A membership card will be mailed to you.
To the new members of GLHEA, —W elcome.“ Here are a few more ins and outs of being a GLHEA member! ñ W e publish 6 issues of Home Sweet School (HSS) per year. (Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, March/April, May/June, & July/Aug.) The deadlines for the newsletters are usually the first of the month, and we try to get the newsletters into your mailboxes by the 15th. (For example, our target for the Sept/Oct. issue is September 15.) Usually the on- line version of the newsletter is available around the 10th, and an email is sent to let you know it is on the GLHEA website. ñ Because many of the activities in which we participate are offered to traditional schools, we must register for these events in the spring or summer as they do. That means we registered for things like Purdue Convocations, Feast School Day, etc. in the summer. Please watch future issues of HSS for registration information for next year‘s fall events! (Usually in the May/June issue.) ñ Many opportunities come up in between newsletter issues. Please make sure I (Lori W alters) has your email ad- dress so you can receive weekly email updates. If you‘re not getting updates, it means I may be having problems with getting your email address correct. Also, please check the GLHEA website weekly to stay abreast of what‘s available. ñ GLHEA sponsors three Titus 2/Moms‘ Night Out meetings per year. W e have T2MNO‘s in October, February & April. Different people or small groups take turns hosting these nights for us. ñ W e add activities or services when we have volunteers step forward to do them! Always be prayerfully considering how to serve our homeschooling community. ñ Know that the GLHEA board is here to serve you! Jeff W alters 589-8719 walters.jl@ sbcglobal.net Steve W ilson 538-2772 wilsons@ ieee.org Dana Davis 497-3184 danajane3oh@ yahoo.com
To our faithful return members, —Thank you!“
3 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k TACHE Used Book & Curriculum Sale in Tipton, IN
It is that time of year, when we begin preparing for our Annual TACHE Book Sale! This is our 6th year for the sale, and it just keeps getting better! Remember, we are in an air conditioned building, so we have our sale whether it is rain or shine! ñ W HEN: Tuesday, June 2nd ñ TIME: 3:00-7:00 ñ W HERE : Tipton 4-H Building, Tipton, IN, St Rd. 19 & Fairgrounds Rd., across from High School Free Admission, 50+ tables! CASH ONLY SALE!
Sellers: I am now accepting table reservations. The tables are $3.00 each. W e have made changes regarding our central cashier. You will now be responsible for collecting your own money. If you are inter- ested in reserving a table, please let me know as soon as possible, and I will send you a letter with more in- formation and a reservation form.
If you are not interested in selling, please mark your calendars and plan on attending our sale! W e are expanding our food booth this year, so plan on staying for dinner! Thank you, Patricia Shuck HPKShuck@ aol.com (765) 963-3817 —Pass It On...“ LOCAL Used Curriculum Sale Eastwoods Christian Church (just a few blocks southeast of Meijer grocery store) Saturday, June 6th, 9a.m.-1p.m. ñ 8:00 a.m. for those setting up to sell - which will also allow for early-bird shopping for sellers only!)
Contact Robyn Smith at [email protected] , or (765)-447-9774 to reserve a spot. Have you (Registration forms also on the GLHEA website.) —outgrown“ your Deadline to register is: Wednesday, May 27th. old curriculum? Don't throw it out, ñ 2∑®™¨∫®π¨®Ω®∞≥®©≥¨≠∂π¨®™Ø Pass It On... ! 3®©≥¨∫®Ω®∞≥®©≥¨≠∂πªØ¨≠∞π∫ª∑¨∂∑≥¨π¨∫¨πΩ∞µÆªØ¨¥ . ªØ¨π∫æ ∞≥≥µ¨¨´ª∂©π∞µÆªØ¨∞π∂æ µª®©≥¨∫ ¨øªπ® ! ñ 3ب∫∑®™¨"ª®©≥¨≠¨¨∫®π¨µ∂µ#π¨≠ºµ´®©≥¨ -8.-$∞∫æ ¨≥™∂¥ ¨ª∂™∂¥ ¨®µ´∑ºπ™Ø®∫¨%3¨≥≥¿∂ºπ≠π∞¨µ´∫%%3Ø∞∫æ ∞≥≥µ∂ª©¨®'¿®π´∫®≥¨'©ºªπ®ªØ¨π®µ '¨´º™®ª∞∂µ®≥∞ª¨¥ ∫'∫®≥¨ 3ب∞ª¨¥ ∫¥ º∫ª©¨¨´º™®ª∞∂µ#π¨≥®ª¨´#™ºππ∞™º≥º¥ "©∂∂≤∫"Ω∞´¨∂®µ´®º´∞∂ª®∑¨∫"™´)∫" ´Ω´)∫"Æ®¥ ¨∫"≥¨Æ∂∫"≤∞µ¨ø*¨ª™! /≥¨®∫¨ -. ¿®π´ ∫®≥¨ ∞ª¨¥ ∫ +" ∂ªª®Æ¨∞µ´º∫ªπ¿-∞ª¨¥ ∫®µ´∞ª¨¥ ∫¥ ®´¨©¿Ø∂¥ ¨#∫™Ø∂∂≥¨´™Ø∞≥´π¨µ™®µ®≥∫∂©¨∫∂≥´#∑∂ªØ∂≥´¨π∫*∫™®πΩ¨∫* π¨≠π∞ƨπ®ª∂π¥ ®Æµ¨ª∫*¨ª™ '∞µª6بµ∑π∞™∞µÆ∞ª¨¥∫™∂µ∫∞´¨πæØ®ª¿∂ºæ∂º≥´/ 8≠∂πªØ¨∞ª¨¥®ª®∫∞¥∞≥®π¨Ω¨µª 1¨®∫∂µ®©≥¨∑π∞™¨∫™π¨®ª¨¥∂π¨ ∫®≥¨∫≠∂πªØ¨∫¨≥≥¨π!" W e will have refreshments available for purchase throughout the day. Directions to Eastwoods Christian Church (in Lafayette): East on SR-26 to 550E, turn right, go to 50S, turn left. Children Welcome!!! or East on McCarty to 550E, turn left, go to 50S, turn right. 4 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k GiggleLearn Math
I don't know how many of our families noticed the new GiggleLearn Math games program in the GLHEA newsletter, but the creator is a teacher/tutor out of Indianapolis, and I am now an independent agent for her helping to spread the word about this great new program that helps kids ages 4-8 learn and memorize the basic addition and subtraction strategies and facts.
As a promotional offer, we are offering a $10 discount for anyone who wants to try this. It is a really stocked kit, and comes with a money-back guarantee. I bought one and found that even my 9 year-old third grader actually looks forward to this as it's a fun way to accomplish the necessary drill and practice so impor- tant in these early years. My 4 year-old was delighted to find even he has games on his level that we can play as a family. Feel free to pass the word to anyone you think might benefit from this. The website is: Blessings, http://www.gigglelearn.com/ Lynn Riedel and the coupon code to enter for $10 riedelfamilyfarm@ aol.com off at checkout is lynnriedel.
New BookFLIX Online Contributed by Gigi Fair BookFLIX pairs classic fictional video storybooks from W eston W oods with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic, Inc. The menu says it all: —W atch the Story! Read the Book! Puz- zlers! Meet the Author; Explore the W eb, and More.“ Young readers find it entertaining and easy to use. Some selections offer Spanish versions. Online videos include reading aloud, music, sound effects and animation. BookFLIX supports reading skills and helps children develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding. W ith a TCPL library card, you can access it from home. For assistance stop by any youth desk, call 429-0119 or click —Kids“ at www.tcpl.lib.in.us.“
I am hoping it will be helpful for my slow reader since it allows for him to read silently or to hear it read. It also highlights difficult vocabulary and defines them. All you need is a current TCPL card to log in.
Free Online —Textbooks“ TIDBITS Contributed by Susan Blake ñ http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page Lori‘s note: Just be aware that this is from Wikipedia which Math Help Videos allows —anyone“ to edit content. Contributed by Susan Blake ñ http://hotmath.com/help/videos/ Used or Rebuilt Computers for Sale Homeschooling Preschool thru Middle School or the High School Years Andrew Howell has several computers for sale that might be a great value to homeschoolers. He has Find tips and articles to help you navigate these years. built some and repaired others. Andrew also does You can also signup for free monthly newsletters. very reasonable repair work on both desktop and ñ http://www.hslda.org/earlyyears/ laptop computers. Many of you have had Andrew ñ http://www.hslda.org/highschool/ repair/build machines, but there may be others need- ing his assistance. You can reach him at 765-463- 2904 or creeksidek@ verizon.net.
5 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Prophetstown Events http://www.prophetstown.org/ Historic Prophetstown 3549 Prophetstown Trail Battle Ground, IN 47920 Phone: 765.567.4700 Summer Hours: Daily 8am-5pm - 7 days a week
ñ See the way they used to farm- with draft horses! June 13 ñ May 9 & 10 Tippecanoe Storytellers‘ Guild, Stories in the Village Planting Days ñ June 21 ñ June 5, 12, and 19 Father‘s Day (special events to make Dad‘s day special ) Music in the Barn ñ June 20 & 21 W heat Harvest
New this year: Historic Prophetstown will be hosting Jessica Diemer-Eaton and her husband Mike Eaton from W oodland Indian Educational Programs. They will be here on the following dates demonstrating daily historic W oodland Indian activities and lifeways: May 9-10, June 20-21, July 4-5, September 5-6, and October 17-18.
Feast of the Hunters’ M oon School Day This year’s school day is Friday, October 9. ñ Only homeschoolers who are studying Indiana history and their parents are welcome to participate.
Our group will be scheduled for a two-hour visit and will visit six different —stations.“ Also each participant of school day will be given a button to go back to the —real thing“ on Oc- tober 10 & 11. Cost is $4 per person (student and parent alike). Since this is such a good price, please do not pay for more spots than will be attending the school day, and once again, this is only students who are actively studying Indiana history and their parents. They will be expecting this to be those students who are around the 4th grade as this is when Indiana history is taught in the public schools.
Our group will be assigned a time slot starting anywhere from 9 AM œ 12 PM. I won‘t know the time slot until after we‘ve registered. If you‘d like to participate, please send a check made out to me: Lori W alters, PO Box 93, Buck Creek, IN 47924. In addition to your check, please include your name and a telephone number or email address. I will not consider you registered until I have your money. I will send you further details when I get them.
If you are new to the community and need to find out more about the Feast, please visit the Tippecanoe County Historical Association‘s (TCHA) website, http://www.tcha.mus.in.us/feast.htm.
Deadline to register is August 6.
6 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Summer Activities at Faith Community Center Sports Camp ñ Camps: Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Volleyball, W restling th ñ Ages: Kindergarten œ 9 grade ñ Dates & Times: All camps in June and July see brochure on line for details ñ Further Info: http://www.fcmlafayette.org/page584.aspx
Co-Ed Adult Softball ñ Ages: 16 years and older ñ Dates: June œ July ñ Day & Times: Saturdays, 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm ñ Further Information: http://www.fcmlafayette.org/FCM/Athletics/ Adult_Softball_League.aspx
Brochures can be picked up: Faith Community Center, 5572 Mercy W ay or
Contact: Bob Leffew 765.427-1765 bleffew@ fcmlafayette.org
Children‘s Group Swim Lessons Resume in June The YWCA will offer group swim lessons for children ages 3 to 14, starting the week of June 1. Classes meet in the YWCA salt pool, 605 N. 6th Street, Lafayette.
Class options include: ñ Two days per week ñ Four days per week ñ Saturdays only
The YW CA follows the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. All swim levels include appropriate water safety information for the students‘ age and skill levels. The Saturday session also includes a parent-child water class for ages 6 months to 3 years.
For continuing students, the registration deadline is the Thursday before lessons start. For students new to YW CA swim lessons, evaluation days will be held by appointment on the Friday before each session starts, to ensure that children are placed correctly.
To schedule an evaluation appointment, call 765-423-7024. For regular registration, call 765-742-0075.
Summer Sports & Classes If you ever have to plan a group trip… .. W est Lafayette Parks & Rec. http://www.studentgrouptourmagazine.com/emag/ http://parks.city.west-lafayette.in.us/ Download their summer brochure.
7 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Tippecanoe Tornados Announce Off-Season Volleyball W orkouts
The Tippecanoe Tornados girls volleyball program will begin weekly off-season skill development workouts Thursday, May 7. The work- outs, which will take place every Thursday until team practices start in mid-July, are scheduled from 7-9 p.m. and will be led by Tornados coaches. The workouts will in- clude skill instruction and scrimmage. Girls ages 12 through high school are welcome to attend.
The May 7, June 25 and July 9 workouts will take place at: Family Sports Center, 3242 W . County Road 250N, W est Lafayette.
The remainder of the workouts will take place at: Faith Christian School gym, (which is across the hall from the Faith Baptist Church sanctuary.) 5526 State Road 26 E., Lafayette.
Those attending Here is the complete off-season volleyball workout schedule: ñ Thurs., May 7 œ 7-9 p.m. at Family Sports Center the workouts at ñ Thurs., May 14 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School Family Sports ñ Thurs., May 21 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School Center are asked ñ Thurs., May 28 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School to bring $3 each ñ Thurs., June 4 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School night to help ñ Thurs., June 11 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School with gym rental. ñ Thurs., June 25 œ 7-9 p.m. at Family Sports Center ñ Thurs., July 2 œ 7-9 p.m. at Faith Christian School ñ Thurs., July 9 œ 7-9 p.m. at Family Sports Center
County Road 250N is about a half mile north of Lindberg Road off Klondike Road, on the west end of W est Lafayette. After turning onto 250N, Family Sports Center is about a quarter mile down on the north side of the road. It is a large white, quonset hut-shaped building. Here is a Google maps link to the location of Family Sports Center: http://maps.google.com/maps? hl=en&ie=UTF8&cid=0,0, 5498687057018748825&fb=1& split=1&gl=us&dq=family+ sports+center+west+lafayette+ indiana&daddr=3242+W +250+N,+ W est+Lafayette,+IN+47906& geocode=8029314578942828828, 40.452903,-86.966415&ei= yfP4Sd3AApOUMYnb-bAP&z=16. Girls attending the workouts should come dressed to play, and bring knee pads and water or sports drink.
The Tornados are affiliated with Homeschool Unified Sports Teams of Lafayette (HUSTL, "hustle") Inc., an organization that provides athletic programs for Lafayette area home-educated students. HUSTL also sponsors Tornados basketball and soccer teams for boys and girls, and girls cheerleading. For more information about HUSTL and the Tornados, visit the HUSTL W eb site at http://www.hustl.org.
For more information about Tornados volleyball, contact Steve Leer, Tornados volleyball coordinator, at (765) 471-4973 or by e-mail at tippecanoetornadosvolleyball@ gmail.com .
8 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k W ILDCAT CREEK HOME EDUCATORS' COOPERATIVE, W CHEC
W hy A Co-op? One of the real benefits of homeschooling is the ability of families to come to- W ildcat Creek Home gether cooperatively, to teach our children in a group setting. The ability to Educators' Cooperative have some control over the types of social interaction, while enhancing their (W CHEC), we strive to education (okay, and maybe giving Mom a little breathing room), is a key com- serve the home schooling ponent of cooperatives. community by offering a good balance of academic At the W ildcat Creek Home Educators' Cooperative (W CHEC), we strive to and enrichment classes serve the home schooling community by offering a good balance of academic and enrichment classes for your children, ages third grade through high school. W e do offer classes for nursery through second grade, but a co-op member must have at least a third grader to join.
Home schooling varies greatly in each family; some families really just use the co-op to enrich their children's educational experience by having them enrolled in non-traditional, or what some would say, non-essential (not reading ,writing, arithmetic), classes like drama. Other families would like to utilize the strengths of others and have their children take academic classes that would also serve to strengthen their child's education. Either way, the co-op is serving the diverse home schooling community as fully as we can.
At W CHEC, we strive to have all our classes help you and your children have a fuller home schooling experience! The types of experiences and classes we offer at W CHEC will continue to be diverse, just like our home schooling community we serve.
W CHEC meets every-other Tuesday morning beginning in September and going through the end April. W e are blessed to meet at Kossuth Street Baptist Church, our partners in this endeavor. KSBC and their staff have opened their building to us and continue to be a great place for our children. W e are very thankful to have such a fine facility in Lafayette, with an even finer staff of pastors.
Registrations will be accepted by mail beginning May 15, 2009, for new members. Current members will have first priority to register, but new members applying to join the co-op will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, based on class availability and the number of open spaces for new families.
Class sizes are limited, but we will do our best to register new families as space allows. Deadline to register is July 1, 2009, BUT many classes fill up before the deadline. Give yourself the best chance of getting wanted classes by turning in your application early. All necessary information including registration forms are posted on the GLHEA website on the W CHEC page.
If you have any questions about the co-op AFTER reading the posted forms, please contact Michelle Mast at chelle_mast@ hotmail.com or 765-490-0038.
9 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Wildcat Creek Home Educators Cooperative High School Drama Class Presents The Matchmaker by Thornton W ilder A farce in four acts Admission $5 individual This is the play that was the basis for the musical and movie Hello, Dolly! $15 family
ñ Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:00 PM Hope to see you all ñ Saturday, May 9, 2009, 6:00 PM there!
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Knox Drive, W est Lafayette IN 47906
?30k8, >?0= c >kA :4 .0k>4 9 2 0= >kk Homeschooling Choir in Delphi For Students in 7-12th grades Meets in the fall ONLY Deadline to register June 30 Several area families have found this opportunity a blessing! M ore information and registration form posted on the G L HEA w eb site.
Bach Chorale‘s Summer Program (formerly known as Summer Choral Children‘s W orkshop) called S.I.N.G.S.! (Singing Is Now Going Summer)
S.I.N.G.S.! (Singing Is Now Going Summer!) will be held ñ June 22œ26, 2009, Monday œ Friday, from 1:00-3:30 pm ñ W ith a public performance on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm (admission charged - $5.00).
It is an intensive program for any young person age 8 to 14 with an unchanged voice who has completed at least the second grade. No audition is required to be a part of this choir. Tuition fee is due with registration and includes a T-shirt, daily snacks, and one ticket to the S.I.N.G.S. concert on Saturday. Scholarship help is available if the tuition fee is a financial hardship.
ñ TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 P.M. œ Monday - Friday ñ PLACE: Miami Elementary School Cafeteria œ 240-1 Beck Lane, Lafayette
COST: Tuition fee of $55 per singer is due with registration form and includes a T-shirt and daily snacks. Tui- tion does not include tickets to the Saturday concert, which are sold separately. If the registration is received in the office by June 6, the discounted price is $50.
CONDUCTOR: Denise Gilliland PUBLIC PERFORMANCE: Saturday, June 27, 2009 TIME: 1:00 P.M. PLACE: W est Lafayette High School - 1105 N Grant St, W est Lafayette COST: $5.00
You can dow nload a registration form for the S um m er Program at: w w w .bachchorale.org
10 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k LTKKDME@LHKXBNMBDRRHNMR Greetings! Fair season is approaching and M ullen Fam ily Concessions is looking for good help. Please note that w e w ould prefer any new w orkers be at least sixteen (16) years of age or older. If you are interested in w orking for us, but are under sixteen (16), then you m ay be subject to an interview be- fore hiring. W e w elcom e adult w orkers and can w ork around your w ork and/or fam ily schedules. Please note that you m ust be fourteen (14) years of age to w ork for us and, by law , you m ust have a w ork perm it to w ork if you are under eighteen (18) years of age. Y ou can now have tw o w ork perm its at a tim e, so if you have another job, Please m ail the schedule of your availability to: you m ay be able to w ork for us too. Y ou m ust Mullen Fam ily Concessions, have a w ork perm it before you can start w ork- P.O . B ox 5141, ing. Y ou can obtain a w ork perm it from your Lafayette, Indiana 47903. school, or, if you are hom e schooled, you can Please be sure to include your contact inform ation, obtain this perm it from the school you w ould including address and telephone num ber(s). attend. Y ou w ill need to contact us to com plete the perm it form . O nce w e com plete the form , then you w ill return the com pleted form to the school, w hich w ill issue the actual w ork perm it. Y ou m ust bring the actual w ork perm it w ith you w hen you report for your first day of w ork. If you are interested in w orking w ith us this S um m er, please contact us as soon as possible. If you have questions or need to m ake arrangem ents for a w ork perm it, please contact D avid M ullen at (765) 404-0127 or Lisa Price at (316) 461-4120.
June 6th-Demolition Derby @ Tippecanoe County July 18th-July 25th-Tippecanoe County Fair, Fairgrounds, Lafayette, IN Lafayette, IN (This is an evening only event. The Derby runs from (Day and evening hours available during this fair.) approximately 7-10 p.m. W e start shifts between 4-5 p.m.). August 7th-August 23rd-Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, IN June 26th-June 28th-Indiana Fiddler‘s Gathering- (Day and evening hours available during this 17 Battleground, IN day event (note that the ISF has been extended by (This event runs from Friday evening through late after- 5 days this year). There may also be limited set up noon on Sunday, so day and evening hours are avail- and tear down hours available.) able throughout the weekend.) September 12th-Reynolds Festival July 4th-Freedom Festival @ Slayter Center, W est (This is a one day event that runs from about 9 Lafayette, IN a.m. to 6 p.m.) (There will primarily be evening hours available for this event.) September 19th-Apple Popcorn Festival, Brookston, IN July 18th-July 23rd-W hite County Fair, Reynolds, IN, (This is a one day event that runs from about 9 (This event is tentative on our schedule right now. If we a.m. to 6 p.m.) confirm this event, there will primarily be evening hours available for this event.) October 10th-October 11th-Feast of the Hunter‘s Moon @ Ft. Ouiatenon, W est Laf, IN July 15th-July 19th-Iroquois County Fair, (This is a two day event that runs from about 9 Crescent City, IL a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. If you want to work this (This fair is located about 1 ² hours from Lafayette. event, we‘d prefer that you commit to working both W e stay in a hotel during the fair. There are limited days, if possible. There are also limited set up and daytime hours for some workers and evening hours for tear down hours available.) the other workers.)
11 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k VisionœRelated Challenges and the Impact on Learning Several families have expressed interest in attending an in-service entitled —VISION...the Missing Link to Learning“ offered by Dr. Mary VanHoy, a board certified vision therapist based in Carmel, IN, whose organization offers treatment for • learning-related vision problems including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, tracking problems; • treatment for binocular vision conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), convergence insufficiency (near vision disorder), diplopia (double vision), lack of stereopsis (two-eyed depth perception), and strabismus (cross-eyed, wandering eye, eye turns, etc.); • and visual rehabilitation for patients with special needs such as developmental delays or traumatic brain injury (TBI), including autism, stroke, whiplash, CP, MS, among others.
This is a free session open to all Clinton County homeschool families and will be held at the: Frankfort 1st Church of the Nazarene Community Center, 2056 E W abash St, Frankfort, IN 46041, W ednesday, May 27 at 1 PM.
This will coincide with our regularly scheduled bimonthly homeschool gathering, so you may bring your children to play in the gym area while you attend the in-service. Those not interested in the in-service are still welcome to come for fellowship--we just ask that children and those not attending the session contain their activity in the gym area while the session is held in the area with the tables.
I also want to mention that our invitation of Dr. VanHoy to speak to our group is not necessarily an endorsement of her services, but rather an opportunity to find out what she offers and her philosophy of vision-related challenges and their impact on learning.
If you plan to attend the in-service, please reply to me by May 13 at marie@ longviewcomm.net so that Dr. VanHoy can bring sufficient materials for the session. (No need to reply if you just plan to visit in the gym for our regular gathering time). Thank you!
Marie C. Hendrickson marie@ longviewcomm.net Minnetrista Minnetrista is a museum and cultural center that serves the people of East Central Indiana. It offers exhibits and programs for children, families, adults, scouts, teachers and students that focus on nature, history, gardens, and art. Minnetrista's 40-acre campus includes beautiful gardens, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the W hite River Greenway. Minnetrista offers programs and exhibits for chil- dren, families, adults and Scouts. Programs range from half-hour toddler programs to two hour family workshops to all day adult field trips. You can also go to their website www.minnetrista.net for more details.
National Public Gardens Day Minnetrista May 8 - 10 It offers exhibits and programs National Public Gardens Day is May 8. Minnetrista is celebrating all weekend with free gar- for children and families that den talks, tours with "Get Up and Grow" columnist, and outdoor children's activities. focus on : Earth Exploration Field Days ñ Nature May 11-15 (pick one date) ñ History Earth Exploration field days at Minnetrista combine all elements of environmental science with fun and hands-on activities for your students. Spend the day learning about the com- ñ Gardens plexities of the natural world while digging into geology, participating in a dissection, explor- ñ Art ing energy resources, and more!
Animal Secrets Exhibit May 23 - September 6 W hat do raccoons eat? How does an eagle care for its young? Explore hidden habitats and secret lives of forest animals in Animal Secrets.
12 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Activities throughout the state & the summer that a —good“ homeschooler could turn into a great unit study… … … . 'Round the Fountain Art Fair… … … … … … … … … … … … … ..... 5/23/09 At historic Tippecanoe City Courthouse, ”Round the Fountain will celebrate its 36th year of fine art. One of the best shows in the Midwest. 9 AM- 4:30 PM,(765) 423-2483 www.roundthefountain.org
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous… … … … … … … … … … … … ...5/23/09 to 5/24/09 Revolutionary W ar battles, authentic early American food, merchants, and traders. One of the Midwest‘s largest living history events and reenactments. French Commons, Vincennes, IN 47591 ,(812) 886-0400, http://www.spiritofvincennes.org/
Conner Prairie's Indiana Festival… … … … … … … … … … … … ..6/6/09 to 6/7/09 International dance and music performances and workshops on four outdoor stages, arts and crafts marketplace, ethnic food, wine garden, and kid‘s crafts. Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM Sun 10:00AM-6:00PM Conner Prairie Living History Museum, Fishers, IN 46038, (800) 966-1836, http://www.connerprairie.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Special-Events/Indiana-Festival.aspx
1859 Balloon Voyage opens to the public this weekend at Conner Prairie. This is a celebration of balloon science and a balloon flight in 1859 in Lafayette! Enter Picture Indiana Student Art Contest for a chance to win 1859 Balloon Voyage tickets. Learn more on the website.
1838 Days… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ....6/6/09 to 6/7/09 Celebrate the history of Metamora, and the arrival of the first canal boat to Metamora. Also, period demonstrations. Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM On the shores of the Canal, Metamora, IN 47030, (765) 647-3360, metamoraindiana.com
Civil W ar Days… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .6/13/09 to 6/14/09 Battle re-enactments, Civil W ar medicine, Civil W ar Ball, drills, artillery demonstrations, Civil W ar stories. Billie Creek Village, Rockville, IN (765)569-3430, www.billiecreek.org.
Delphi Community/Carroll County Transportation Festival… … .. 6/20/09 (Father‘s Day) A festival built around heritage transportation, new and old. Rides in all types of historic transportation vehicles. Sat & Sun 10:00AM-4:00PM Delphi Airport and Canal Park, Delphi, IN 46923, (765) 564-9658, wabashanderiecanal.org
36th Annual Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering… … … … … … … … ...6/26/09 to 6/28/09 A three-day acoustic music festival featuring some of the country‘s finest old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic performers in concert. Free workshops that introduce folks to different musical instruments are also available. Check the website for the schedule. Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, Battle Ground, IN 47920, (765) 742-1419 http://www.indianafiddlersgathering.org/
15th Annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market… … … … … … .6/27/09 to 6/28/09 Outdoor festival of Native American fine art, food, musical performances, storytelling, and dancing. Festival includes museum access. Military Park, Indianapolis, IN 46204, eiteljorg.org
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Conner Prairie's Glorious Fourth… … … … … … … … … … … ...7/3/09 to 7/5/09 Celebrate America‘s heritage 19th century style. Militia march, Declaration of Independence reading, ice cream making, and historic baseball. Friday 10AM-5 PM... Saturday 10 AM-5 PM... Sunday 11AM-5 PM Conner Prairie Living History Museum, Fishers, IN 46038, (800) 966-1836, connerprairie.org
Naturalization Ceremony… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..7/2/09 10:00AM-11:00AM FREE Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 631-1888, www.pbhh.org
Canal Days Festival… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...7/4/09 to 7/5/09 Big parade in Delphi at 10 am, then Canal Park comes alive in its 1850s attire. Food, games for children, and all canal village buildings open. Canal Park, Delphi, IN 46923, (765) 564-6297, wabashanderiecanal.org
W abash Riverfest… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..7/11/09 Dragon boat racing on the W abash River, outdoor and educational displays, children‘s activities, entertainment, and food. Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM Tapawingo Park, W est Lafayette, IN 47906, (765) 447-9999, HomeOfPurdue.com/Riverfest.html
Peru Circus Days… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..7/11/09 to 7/18/09 Finest youth circus in the world. Ten shows, authentic circus parade (7/18) and 3-ring circus. Peru, IN, 765-472-3918 Summer Art Camps!
Rainforest Creatures… … … … … ...July 6-10… … … … … … ..2-4 pm Big Bugs, Bright butterflies, monkeys, lizards and fun animals galore live in tropical environments. This session we will use lots of COLOR as we climb from the forest floor to the top of the canopy. Completing 1st - 6th grade
Underwater Fantasy… … … … … … .July 20-24… … … … … … ...2-4 pm This session our focus will be on sea creatures, some real ans some imaginary. Techniques to draw and paint water and reflections will be covered. Completing 1st - 6th grade
Drawing Magic Goes 3-D!...... July 27-31… … … … … … ...2-4 pm Summer is here. Paper Mache, Origami, and other techniques bring Dimension to Drawing Magic. Completing 1st - 6th grade
Classes taught by Cindy Krulitz For questions or to register call 714-6095 Class fees include all supplies. Classes limited to 10 students Art Museum members $125/week Non- members $137/week Student gallery online!
Go to www.theclevergirl.com for registration form!
14 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Bragging W rites Homeschool dad, Steve Leer, was awarded the George Award by the Lafayette Jour- nal & Courier. This award is given to recognize community service. Steve was hon- ored for starting HUSTL, our local homeschool sports program. To read the complete J & C article about this much deserved award and its recipient, please go to http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009904050357
Thanks, Steve! You have greatly enriched the lives of our homeschooling community!
Andrew Dykstal has won 3 significant awards recently… 1. American Legion Oratorical Contest 1st Place National W innerœ This entitles Andrew to a $18,000 scholarship which added to his earnings in this contest over the last 3 years totals $30,000. To learn more about this contest (which is a wonderful contest in which to participate) and to hear Andrew‘s winning speech, please go to http://www.legion.org/homepage.php 2. Tippecanoe Commissioners' Youth Service Award given by the United W ay for Andrew‘s service in Teen Court. 3. 1st Place in the IAHE Essay Contest.
T hank you very m uch… Over the years organizations have become increasingly willing to include homeschoolers in their educational events. They are not required to do so, and we can show them how grateful we are by sending a note of thanks! If you participated in one of the following, please consider sending a thank you note.
Spring Tot‘s Day Purdue Convocations Megan Stanley Purdue Convocations 435 N. Chauncey St. Attn: Kathy Bruni W est Lafayette, IN 47906 ENAD S103, 400 Centennial Mall Dr. Email: mmstanle@ purdue.edu W est Lafayette, IN 47907-2016 And/or Laura Gamble 412 Dodge St., Apt. #10 W est Lafayette, IN 47906
The Lafayette Ballet Company will present Variations from Raymonda on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday May 24 at 8:30 p.m. Limited Seating is Free with a reservation. 765-743-1633 or http://www.lafayetteballet.org/pages/Raymonda.html.
This ballet will be performed in the Lafayette Ballet Ballroom, 226 N. 6th Street, Lafayette, IN The link has more information and a link to reserve seats. Homeschooler Christina Doerr will be one of the ballerinas!
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Quo Vadis News
Competitionœ the competition season is over except for our Persuasive one competitor heading to Nationals in South Carolina in June! ñ 1st Andrew… .. Dykstal (Qualified to Nationals) Here are the results from our regional tournament:
Sweepstakes (all around speaker award) Apologetics ñ 3rd Andrew… .. Dykstal ñ 5th… ... Elijah W alters ñ 2nd… .. Andrew Dykstal (Qualified to Nationals) Lincoln-Douglas Speaker Awards
ñ 3rd … ..Andrew Dykstal Expository ñ 1st… … . Elijah W alters ñ Semifinals… ..Andrew Dykstal ñ 6th… .. … … ...Erika Blake Lincoln-Douglas Debate
ñ 3rd… .. Elijah W alters Impromptu ñ 1st… .. Andrew Dykstal (Qualified to Nationals) ñ 3rd… .. Andrew Dykstal (Qualified to Nationals)
Also competing and very much a part of the club's successful Original Oratory season were Anna Walters, Nathanael Pass and David Wilson. ñ Semifinals… ..Erika Blake, Andrew Dykstal
Community Speaking- One of the highlights of this past club season was the opportunity for our members to go out into our community and serve others with their developing speaking skills. This winter and spring the Lord has blessed our members‘ hard work by allowing them to raise almost $3000 toward buying water purification systems. W e‘ve purchased one for a specific village in Cameroon, Africa and have enough money left over to go toward 2 more systems.
W orthwhile Contest The theme for the 2009-2010 Voice of Democracy Classical program is: Conversations "Does America still have heroes?" œ a classical education system
The Patriot's Pen topic is: ñ Free 3-day parent practicums "W hen is the right time to honor our military heroes?" ñ May 27-29 in Evansville Both of these scholarship programs require essays and ñ June 4-6 in Plainfield are sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign W ars.
For more information go to http://www.vfw.org/ Go to www.ClassicalConversations.com for further details and to register. index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150 for the Voice of Democracy program
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm? fa=cmty.leveld&did=151 for the Patriot's Pen program. W abash Valley Youth Symphony If you still have questions, please contact the Dykstals at sol3usa19@ msn.com. They have experience and Date: Sunday, May 17, would be happy to help you get started. Time: 7:00 PM Location: Long Center, 6th Street, Lafayette Cost: FREE
Some homeschoolers play in this symphony!
16 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Faith Community Center Swim Bright Lights W ill Continue to Shine! Brig h t L ig h ts is a disc ip lesh ip g rou p to train y ou n g ladies in & Gym Program g odlin ess. T h e fou n der of th is p rog ram say s —I b eliev e th at th e y ears b etw een 9 -1 3 are a p artic u larly im p ortan t tim e to form Fall Session on e‘s ow n c om m itm en ts an d c h arac ter.“
Dates and Times: In Bright Lights our purposes are: October 13, 2009–December 10, 2009 1 . T o en c ou rag e th e p u rsu it of g odlin ess W eek of Thanksgiving off 2 . T o p rov ide p ositiv e p eer in flu en c e an d ac c ou n tab ility Tuesday & Thursdays 3 . T o h av e a g rou p w h ic h c an b e a team to m in ister to oth ers 2:00–4:00 p.m. O u r loc al Brig h t L ig h ts g rou p w ill start u p ag ain on Sep tem b er 4 . Cost and Registration E rika Blake an d A n n a W alters w ill lead th e g rou p . Cost per each 8 week session (2 days per week) ñ 1st child: $80.00 T h e g rou p w ill m eet F riday s at 2 P M O N L Y th rou g h th e fall at ñ 2nd child: $75.00 F aith C om m u n ity C en ter. T h ere w ill b e w eekly lesson s th at ñ Each additional child $70.00 m om s & dau g h ters c an w ork th rou g h tog eth er at h om e, an d th en th is g rou p w ill m eet tog eth er for ac c ou n tab ility an d m ay b e som e Cost per each 8 week session (1 day per week): serv ic e p rojec ts. Sin c e th e g rou p h as b een m eetin g for a c ou p le ñ $50.00 per child* of y ears, th e y ou n g ladies w h o h av e b een in th e p rog ram for a w h ile w ill b e b ran c h in g off from th e Brig h t L ig h ts c u rric u lu m an d *Only available if a minimum of 10 children are w ill b e stu dy in g A Y oung W om an A fter G od‘s O wn H eart an d th e registered for the 2 day per week class. y ou n g er g irls w ill stay w ith th e Brig h t L ig h ts c u rric u lu m .
Registration Forms are available online D etails ab ou t reg istration w ill b e in th e J u ly n ew sletter. If y ou ‘d at :www.ourcommunity center.org or at the Faith like m ore in form ation ab ou t th e Brig h t L ig h ts m aterials th ey ‘ll b e Community Center front desk. u sin g an d for th e Statem en t of F aith of th is g rou p , p lease g o to th e w eb site: Registration Deadline http://www.tom orrowsforefathers.com / ñ Fall Session: September 18th bright_ lights/index .htm
Full descriptions of what the children will be working on Q u estion s? (7 6 5 ) 5 8 9 -8 7 1 9 and a registration form are posted on the G L H E A web- site.
HOMESCHOOL BOOKS AND GARAGE SALE May 8-9 As we get ready to retire and since my son has gone back to traditional school, I am finally parting with all Bob Jones University Press my homeschool books. As most of you know I have hundreds of books that I need to sell. Please come by Rep Coming to Lafayette and take a look at my books. I have everything from K- High School plus more. Pick out the ones you want ñ Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 10 AMœ 4 PM and just make me an offer. This is the last time I will ñ Best W estern be able to offer my collection for sale. ñ I-65, Exit 172 Cindy Stanford ñ 4343 State Rd. 26 E. 6807E. 460S. ñ Lafayette, IN 47905 Lafayette, IN 765-296-2747 Call for directions to my house.
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Lynn Deno has graciously offered to coordinate convocations for us! (Thank you, Lynn!) Her contact information is lynndeno@ comcast.net and 765-583-0032. Please do her a HUGE favor and read the following instructions carefully. Deadline to request seats is May 25. (Public schools put in their reservations in May before they leave for the summer!) 1. Register online on the GLHEA website. Please go to the date of the show you are wanting to attend on the —Calendar“ page. W e will only accept online registrations. If you do not have access to the Internet, please go to the library or find a friend to do this for you. 2. All shows cost $5 per person. W e have to make our payment about 6 weeks prior to each show. Please be responsi- ble in paying. If you change your email address or are not on the GLHEA mailing list next year, please do not expect us to hunt you down with final details or to ask for payment. Instructions will be sent through the normal GLHEA information channels. 3. W e‘ve made a tentative guess as to when your money is due. If Lynn does not receive your money before she has to send in the payment, she will not reserve a seat for you, and she will give your seats away. All payments need to made out to Lynn Deno and sent to her at 2633 N 475 W , W est Lafayette, IN 47906. 4. You are welcome to pay for all of your shows when you pay for the first one for which you‘ve registered, or you can pay for one show at a time as long as it is received by Lynn by its payment deadline. 5. Even if you don‘t know for sure if you can attend every show in which you are interested, I would recommend ask- ing Lynn to reserve seats for you. It is easier to reduce the number of seats than to add seats. Please be realistic, too. W e have a good working relationship with Purdue Convocations. If our seat requests get too sloppy, we‘ll damage that relationship. 6. They allow young children to come (even those younger than for which the show has been recommended). How- ever, they rightfully expect disruptive children to be removed. Please pay for preschoolers even though they may sit on your lap. Nursing infants would not cost. However, remember that a nursing infant today will be a toddler by next spring! These educational programs are done as a service to our community, and we do not want to take ad- vantage of them. They are not making a profit and are just covering costs. 7. Please keep the above idea in mind when deciding how many family members you bring. This should be limited to homeschoolers and 1-2 parents. 8. Please note which shows have study guide links. 9. Consider keeping these instructions for future reference. Spring of 2010 is a long way away! 10. Remember! You need to arrive before your show at least 30 minutes in advance. You normally should park in the Grant Street Parking Garage. They do not issue tickets. You will tell the ushers that you are with GLHEA, and they will seat you.
Andrew Clements‘s Frindle Presented by Griffin Theatre Company ñ Thursday, October 1, 2009 / 9:30 am or 1:00 pm / Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center ñ Recommended grades: 3œ6 / Performance length: 1 hour ñ Cost per person: $5 / W ebsite: http://bsoinc.com/family/artist.php?artist=frindle ñ Study Guide Link: http://files.e2ma.net/2232/assets/docs/studyguidefrindle.pdf Money Due to Lynn by August 20.
Ten-year-old Nick Allen is not a troublemaker–he‘s just creative. W hen he decides to liven things up in Mrs. Granger‘s fifth grade language arts class, he comes up with the greatest plan yet. He invents a new word for a pen–frindle. It doesn‘t take long for frindle to take root and soon the excitement spreads beyond the school and town and unleashes a series of events that rapidly spins out of control. This quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of language will have everyone laughing, not to mention inventing their own words! Curricular connections: reading and literacy, language/communication skills, creative writing
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18 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k PURDUE CONVOCATIONS SCHOOL SHOW S 2009-2010 Tomie dePaola‘s Strega Nona Presented by Maximum Entertainment in association with Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences ñ Monday, November 23, 2009 / 9:30 am or 1:00 pm / Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center ñ Recommended grades: Kœ4 / Performance length: 1 hour ñ Cost per person: $5 ñ W ebsite: http://bsoinc.com/family/artist.php?artist=streganona Money Due to Lynn by October 12. Based on the children‘s books by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona is the musical tale of a friendly magical witch who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town of Calabria. The baker has bunions (—as big as an onion“), his daughter pleads for potions, and the local single ladies are always unlucky in love. The town faces real problems when a local bully named Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona‘s magic book and uses her magical ways for selfish means. W hen Anthony fools with the magic pasta pot, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town–unless Strega Nona can save the day. W ith an energetic score by composer Aron Accurso, this fantastical tale teaches that you can‘t judge a pot by its pasta! Curricular connections: reading and literacy, performing arts (theatre, illusion, music, and move- ment), visual arts (drawing, sculpture, special effects), relationships, creativity, problem solving
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson Presented by Enchantment Theatre Company ñ Tuesday, January, 19, 2010 / 9:30 am or 1:00 pm / Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center ñ Recommended grades: Preschool œ grade 3 / Performance length: 50 minutes ñ Cost per person: $5 ñ W ebsite: http://www.bsoinc.com/family/artist.php?artist=harold Money Due to Lynn by December 8. —One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.“ So be- gins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson, following the zany adventures of an inventive young boy–and celebrating the creativity of children and the unique way they see the world. There really wasn‘t any moon that night, nor was there a path to walk on, so Harold cre- ated the world he wanted to explore, using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky‘s-the-limit imagination. In this delightful production, Enchantment Theatre uses life-size puppets, masks, magic, and music as Harold jets to Mars, joins a circus and meets a king (and a dragon!) in an enchanted gar- den. It‘s a wild ride for anyone whose heart is young and adventurous! Curricular connections: read- ing and literacy, creative writing, drawing, problem solving
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Presented by Thèâtre Sans Fil ñ Friday, February 19, 2010 / 9:30 am / Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center ñ Recommended grades: 2œ6; Also recommended for high school visual arts students ñ Performance length: 1 hour ñ Cost per person: $5 / W ebsite: www.theatresansfil.ca/ ñ Study Guide Link: http://files.e2ma.net/2232/assets/docs/the_hobbit_-_study_guide.pdf Money Due to Lynn by January 8. J.R.R. Tolkien‘s fantastical saga comes to life in this breathtaking adaptation by one of Canada‘s most innovative puppet troupes. Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Bunraku theatre, Théâtre Sans Fil–literally, —theater without strings“– uses nearly 50 life-size puppets along with imaginative set design, original music, and spectacular effects. Join Bilbo Baggins on his epic journey through Middle Earth, his quest for treasure, and his magical encounters with trolls, gob- lins, dwarfs, and dragons. With an inventive approach to fairy tales, fantasy, and science fiction, Théâtre Sans Fil has delighted audiences around the world for almost four decades. Curricular connections: performing arts (theatre, puppetry), reading and literacy, creative writing
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As You Like It by W illiam Shakespeare Presented by Aquila Theatre Company ñ W ednesday, February 24, 2010 / noon / Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center ñ Recommended grades: 8œ12 / Performance length: 50 minutes plus 10-minute Q&A ñ Cost per person: $ 5 Money Due to Lynn by January 13. Aquila Theatre Company invites you on a guided tour through this Shakespearean play. One actor hosts as the cast gives the students major scenes and an introduction to the characters and themes of the play (script available in advance to teachers). —All the world's a stage“ in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies. Join the actors in the Forest of Arden where love comes in all shapes, sizes, and dis- guises. Set during the French Revolution, As You Like It tells the story of power-hungry men exiling their brothers, characters in disguise, and finding love in unexpected places. Frederick exiles his brother, Duke Senior, to the forest of Arden, so that he can reign over a French Duchy promised to Duke Senior. Simul- taneously, Orlando, who has been forced from his own town by a bloodthirsty brother, finds himself in the forest. Disguised as men for safety, Rosalind and her best friend and cousin, Celia, run from Freder- ick's regime and seek shelter in the forest where they are fated to find the exiled Orlando and Duke Sen- ior. Shakespeare‘s comic brilliance is wrapped in gender-confused, unrequited love. Aquila infuses As You Like It with their unique blend of fun and entertaining theatricality. Curricular connections: literature (Shakespeare), performing arts (theatre), visual art (masks)
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Come hear the wolves howl! Howl Night is a program held every Saturday evening at 7:30 PM throughout the year. From May until December, we will also have an identical Howl Night program on Friday evenings at 7:30. The pro- gram involves a lecture about wolves in general, but we focus on their vocalizations and specifically See the pack when why wolves howl! Audiences are always thrilled when they let out a howl, and the wolves howl in they are most ac- return. tive. You even get As part of the program, W olf Park staff members will enter the enclosure so you can see how the the chance to howl wolves react to the presence of people when the animals are most active! The program lasts about an along! hour and is followed by a question and answer period. It just costs $7.00 for adults. Children 6-13 are $5.00 and admission is free for everyone 5 and under. As always, mem- bers of W olf Park get in free at any age! No appointment is necessary to attend Howl Night. W e might have to cancel it in a lightning storm, but usually we can offer this program regardless of the weather.
W olf Park is a nonprofit education and research facility which was established in 1972 by Dr. Erich Klinghammer. Along with research and seminars on wolf behavior, particularly reproductive and inter-pack social behavior, W olf Park provides interpretive programs to school groups throughout the year by prearrangement. The park is home to several packs of gray wolves, plus foxes and bison. http://www.wolfpark.org
W olf Park is located two miles north of Battle Ground, a tiny town located about 12 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana. If you are using a map program, the street address is W olf Park, 4004 East 800 North, Battle Ground, Indiana, 47920.
Lori‘s note: They didn‘t have any programs for summer posted yet but last summer they had a Junior Ranger program and some day camps. Check their website later to se if they have posted anymore options for the summer. 20 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Young Actors Summer Camp The Round Barn Theatreœ Nappanee, IN ñ For 8-14 year olds ñ Instruction, classes, and rehearsals Monday- Friday from 10 AMœ 4 PM ñ Performances on the Saturday
Camp #1 June 22-27 High School Musical 2 Camp #2 July 6-11 Once Upon A Mattress
Space is limited. Call 800-800-4942, ext. 240 or email sales@ amishacres.com DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Dear Tippecanoe County Home School teacher;
Maybe you know about the Dog Days of Summer sponsored by the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. W e are pleased to an- nounce that the community public art display of fiberglass dogs is ready to be displayed in May. In the excitement that follows, we know you could generate some learning projects using the dogs as a theme.
IF you already plan to write a story or a poem, practice a math skill, or create some art we ask you to consider dogs as a theme. Please visit our web site www.lafayettedogdays.com for Indiana Standards based lessons and dog book bibliog- raphies for you to use. On June 26 there will be a county wide exhibit of works that have been done by local students using a dog theme. The Art Museum will host the Dogs Rule Exhibit until July 24 and students whose work is selected may attend an opening reception on June 26, a once in a life time experience for some students. It is our hope that every school will be represented and that you make it happen for your student (s).
If you plan to participate, please send the following information to kathy.trout@ verizon.net : parent name, parent email & phone number student name
Elementary work may be delivered to the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 S. 10th. Please write teacher (parent) name and email, student name, age and title on the back of the work and bring by May 15. W e will select three or more works from the home school group based on space availability. W e will use your email address to send an invitation for the June 26 exhibit if your student is to be included. W ork may be picked up when the exhibit closes on July 24.
Thank you for helping us provide participation in this very popular public art event.
Kathy Trout
The Lafayette Columbian Zoo has day summer camps. These fill up extremely quickly but you could see if they have openings and/ or be planning for next summer.
http://www.lafayette.in.gov/zoo/
21 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Tippecanoe County Public Library Summer Events
Summer Reading Club Begins… … … … … … ..May 26
Silly Safaris with Alligator Aaron… … … … … ....Thursday, June 04, 2009, 10:30 a.m., 2:00, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. & Explore the creative wonders of the animal world. & Tickets available Monday, June 1 & Location: Downtown, Contact: 429-0119
Reader Dog Reading Buddies… … … … … .… Friday, June 5, 19, & 26, 2009, 2:00-3:00 p.m. & Come and read to a cute, furry dog! Dogs from Caring Paws and their owners will be listening Fridays in June. There will be no program on June 12. This program is for ages 6-12. Register W eekly! & Location: Downtown, Contact: 479-0119
Jeff All, musician… … … … … … … … … … … … … ....Thursday, June 11, 2009, Campus~2:00 p.m. Klondike~7:00 p.m. & Sing along with Jeff All. & Tickets Available Monday, June 8 & Location: Campus & Klondike , Contact: 269-5380 (Campus) 463-5893 (Klondike)
Book Sale… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… .June 13-15 & Location: Downtown, Contact: 429-0119
Harrison Robotics… … … … … … … … … … … … … .… .Thursday, June 18, 2009, 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. & See robots come alive in this creative demonstration. This program is for ages 8 and up. & Tickets available Monday, June 15. & Location: Downtown, Contact: 429-0119
The Spoonman… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… .Thursday, June 25 2009, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. & Don't miss Jim Cruise playing rock 'n roll, bluegrass, and rap...on his spoons. & Tickets available Monday, June 22 & Location: Downtown, Contact: 479-0119
One Size Fits All Improv Comedy… … … … .… … Saturday, June 27 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm & Join One Size Fits All Comedy troupe for an improv show that's also informational. W atch various skits and games and learn how to do improvisational comedy and how to get involved. & Location: McAllister Meeting Room A&B, Downtown Library, 627 South Street & Contact: Jessica 429-0179
Concerts to Go… … … … … … … … … … … .… … ..Thursday, July 09, 2009 , 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. & The Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society Brass Quintet showcases the dynamics of music. & Tickets available Monday, July 6 & Location: Downtown, Contact: 479-0119
Be Creative W orkshop… … … … … … … … … … … … .Thursday, July 16, 2009, 2:00-4:00 p.m. & Flit to various craft & interactive stations. & Tickets available Monday, ? & Location: Downtown, Contact: 479-0119
22 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k The Indiana State Museum has various summer day camps in June & July. Please go to http://www.in.gov/ism/PublicPrograms/SummerCamps/index.aspx for more information.
These webpages also have some neat lesson plans and teaching resources: http://www.in.gov/ism/ForEducators/LessonPlans/index.aspx http://www.in.gov/ism/ForEducators/OtherResources/index.aspx
State Historic Sites Offering Indiana Gene Explorer Club Summer Day Camp at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Ω Dates: June 22-24, 2009 Ω Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily Ω Ages: 8 - 12 Ω Cost: $30 if pay before June 12; $40 for registrations that arrive after June 12.
Get connected with the natural world and become an environmental adventurer. Your child will explore nature with recycled art, micro-hikes, journaling and garden exploration inspired by the life, writings and photography of Gene Stratton-Porter.
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, Phone: 260.854.3790, Email: genestrattonportershs@ dnr.in.gov 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, IN 46784
Limberlost State Historic Site & Guided Tour of the Loblolly Marsh (part of the Limberlost): Ω Date: June 6, 2009 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ω Date: July 4, 2009 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ω Date: August 1, 2009 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Ω Cost: $2 per person
Description: Orientation at 9:30 a.m. at the Limberlost cabin followed by a guided tour of the Marsh from 10 a.m. to noon. http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/Limberlost/index.aspx
23 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k FW AHS' 25th Annual Resource Expo in Ft. W ayne!
Friday, May 15, 2009 Expo Preview First Assembly of God 1400 W . W ashington Center Rd 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enter through door 15. . Saturday, May 16, 2009 Exhibit Hall and W orkshops Allen County W ar Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Avenue 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 25th Annual Fort W ayne Area Home Schools' Resource Expo. It's a great opportunity to get a hands-on look at curricula, to attend workshops targeted to your homeschool- ing needs, and to talk with other homeschoolers. You won't want to miss it!
On Saturday the Exhibit Hall will be open from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. in Expo Hall One of the Coliseum. Interested in looking at curricula before you buy? The Exhibit Hall is the place to go. And when you decide what to buy, you save postage and handling fees on your purchases. The Exhibit Hall features booths filled with both cur- ricular and extracurricular materials. Featured speakers and vendors will offer homeschooling workshops throughout the day. There will also be at least one orientation meeting at the Expo, so encourage prospective homeschoolers to attend.
The Friday night event is an evening designed to help homeschooling parents make the most of the Re- source Expo and to allow them to gather information about curricula from experienced teacher/parents, rather than salesmen. Parents, teaching in the range from K - High School, will be available to answer questions. The Resource Expo Preview will be held at First -Assembly of God Church from 6- 9 p.m. W orkshops are also being planned. Please enter through door 15.
The registration fees for the Expo Preview and Resource Expo are as follows: Adults and Teens - $3.00, Chil- dren (ages 3-12) - $1.00, Children two and under -free, maximum charge per family - $10.00. Those who at- tend the Expo Preview will be given a free pass to Saturday's Expo. Parking fees at the Memorial Coliseum are $4.00 per vehicle. You won't be able find a more economical registration fee for a curriculum fair! If you are on the FW AHS mailing list you should receive an Resource Expo Flyer in the mail sometime before the Expo providing directions, a complete vendor list and other information. It may also be downloaded from the website once it is available. http://www.fwahs.org/expo.htm
The FW AHS Boards is looking forward to seeing you at the Expo!
24 3:80k>B00?k>.3::7k Tippecanoe County Historical Association Summer Events Saturday, May 16, 1-5 p.m. Blockhouse Opening Ceremonies Cost: Free to the public Come to Fort Ouiatenon and help celebrate the opening of the Blockhouse Museum. Try your hand at helping plant the Three Sisters Garden and listen to Master Gardener Jennifer Redden give an exciting talk on how to plan your own Herb Garden.
Saturday, June 13, 1-5 p.m. Family Day Cost: Free to the public Come to Fort Ouiatenon for a day of fun with your family. Try your hand at traditional crafts, historical games, and take a tour of the site. Take time to pose for a family photograph.
Saturday, June 13, 5-7 p.m. Dancin‘ at Dusk Cost: $6 per adult; $10 per couple; 15 & Under $3. Period Clothing encouraged. The fun doesn‘t stop when the sun goes down over Fort Ouiatenon! Come join us for a traditional Paddle Dance. Listen to the music of Blackberry Jam and learn historical dancing techniques. W ear your favorite period clothing and receive a discount at the door!
Sunday, June 21 Father‘s Day Cost: Free Come with the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled Father‘s Day at the Battlefield. Guests will enjoy games, crafts and activities.
Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ice Cream Social Cost: Free to the public Join us and the Historic Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Association for an early 4th of July Ice Cream Social on the Moses Fowler House terrace. There will be music and children‘s activities. This program will follow the Ninth Street Children‘s Box Parade.
Saturday, July 11, 5-8 p.m. Tunes at Twilight Cost: $3 per person; Member and Kids Under 6 Free Bring a picnic or just sit on a blanket and listen to the music of the Bahler-Graber Band as the sun goes down. Come in period attire or be transported by the site into another era. The Bahler-Graber Band will play traditional period music at Fort Ouiatenon. Bring your own blanket or chairs.
25 GLHEA P.O. BOX 527 Lafayette, IN 47902
GLHEA contacts: Jeff & Lori W alters P.O. Box 93 Buck Creek, In 47924 765-589-8719 walters.jl@ sbcglobal.net
Thanks to the Ramseys for collating & mailing.
Editor: Cindy Stanford
Deadline for July/Aug. Newsletter is July 1
PSAT œ Home School Student Registration The PSAT will be given at Faith Christian School on Saturday, October 17, in rooms 203 - 205. In order to make sure we have enough tests we are asking home school students to register by May 12, 2009. To register please fill out the registration form posted on the GLHEA website and bring it, along with your payment to the FCS G LH EA O pen H ouse office and have it put in Debbie Toth‘s mailbox. You Thursday, August 6, 6:30-8:30 PM may also mail your payment and registration form to: Faith Baptist Church, Lafayette
Faith Christian School Attn. Debbie Toth 5526 State Road 26 East ñ Mark your calendars now to attend Lafayette, IN 47905 our Open House. ñ Renew your GLHEA membership. The cost is $35.00 per student. Please make your check ñ Attend workshops. payable to FCS. On the day of the test please be here by ñ Learn what area resources are 8:45 am. The test will last till 12:30 pm. You will need available to you. to bring two # 2 sharpened pencils and a scientific calcu- lator (like a TI-30). Sometime in September you will be able to pick up a practice test from the FCS office. You will be notified by phone when they arrive. Please call Debbie Toth if you have any questions. 765-447-2727
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