FAITH Co-op in Buffalo has some openings for Spring semester, 2008.

Who we are: We are a distinctly Christian organization designed to
support and encourage families who home educate.

What we offer: Support group: We offer a close knit parent's support
group with relevant topics. We also offer a Bible study/prayer group
option for those who choose it.

Classes: We offer classes for children of all age groups with
qualified Christian
instructors. Our classes have a creative, hands-on approach designed
to appeal to many types of learners.

We currently have openings in the following classes:

Nursery
PreK-Kindergarten (1 opening only)
Grades 3/4 (classes offered are cooking, gym, and art)--(1 opening only)
Grades 5-6 (classes offered are chemistry (lab class), art, and gym)
Grades 7-12: 2 sessions
Session 1 (1 PM to 2:30 PM): Choice of Art or Speech/Drama
Session 2 (2:30 PM to 4 PM): Choice of Chemistry lab or Cooking

Sorry, we are currently full in our Primary (grade 1-2) level.

When we meet: We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
We begin on Feb. 12
7 sessions total.

Where: Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, located between Monticello
and Buffalo on Hwy. 25.

For more information or registration forms, contact Kim at
mnfaithhomeschool@yahoo.com or call 763-263-5048....

From: Teri Dickinson

SHINE meets twice a month from January through May in Big Lake. Following is the current schedule of classes:

5th - 8^th Grades

Zoology/Dissecting – Each student will observe, chart, and dissect four creatures.

Beginning Composition using Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing Program

Art Feed My Sheep, drawing

3rd - 4^th Grades (One opening)

Beginning Writing using Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing Program

Simple Machines Screws & bolts, Archimedean screw, levers, wheel & axle

Art Feed My Sheep, drawing

1st - 2nd Grades

Fossils & Lab Investigations 

Art Feed My Sheep, drawing

Gym

Mom's Room: 

Prayer time

Speaker

General discussion

Please contact Teri at t2dxn5@sherbtel.net  for more information.

Fellowship of Christian Home Educators (FoCHE) co-op is kicking off the new school year with an Open Registration/Check us out event on Wednesday, August 30th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in room 215 at Friendship church, 12800 Marystown Rd., Shakopee, MN.

Here are some of our plans for this year: art fair, science fair, public speaking practice, theatre, book club, contests, spelling bee, field trips etc. Come join us for our kick off and planning session. We'll be choosing our theatre projects, books for the book club, and dates for fairs.

Beginning this September 22nd we'll be meeting on (most) Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Friendship Church, Shakopee. We are pleased that the church has reserved classrooms, gymnasium, nursery and auditorium space for us for the entire school year. For more information contact: Ann Boyd (952) 226-5050 or you may email to JodanneB@yahoo.com (offlist please).

The Fellowship of Christian Home Educators (FoCHE) organization serves families who homeschool their children in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. The goals of FoCHE are to foster Christ-like fellowship among the member families and children, provide social outlets for the parents and children, provide a variety of educational experiences for the children, and provide encouragement to its members. To those ends, we offer parent-taught classes, field trips, craft times, gym and free play.

KNEEL HOME EDUCATION CO-OP has openings available for the 2006/2007 academic year from the NURSERY through GRADE SIX!

KNEEL, a Christian co-op, meets at BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH (309 East County Rd 42, Burnsville, MN), on the first and third Thursday of the month, September through October.

For more detailed information please visit KNEEL'S web site at: www.kneelco-op.com Many of your co-op questions will be answered after you visit the site, AND, you may download an application from the web site, fill it out and mail it to our REGISTRAR at the PO BOX listed.