PCHEA Newsletter
September 2006
Pottawatomie County Home Educators' Association
September Events:
- 7th-9th -Pott. County Free Fair
- 14th -Fall Social
- 18th -Skate Day
- 21st -Moms' Night Out
- 28th -Nature Presentation
Note from Yvonna
Just a note to say Thanks to everyone who helped with the Back to School Fair. I was very pleased with the number of members that were there and with the number of new members that joined our group. I hope everyone found what they were looking for in classes and activities for your children. If you didnt receive a calendar of events you can find one on the PCHEA Website. Be sure to check out our new website, its really great. I had a wonderful evening visiting with old and new members alike, and I hope to get to know each of you better as the school year goes by. I look forward to seeing everyone at all the great activities and field trips we have planned.
Have a productive and enjoyable school year!
Yvonna Bourlon
PCHEA Leader
It's Time for the
Fall Social
When: Thursday, Sept. 14th
Where: Wiegant (Slide) Park
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Why: Great food and FUN!
Make new Friends!
Be sure to bring a covered dish and vegetable tray or dessert. Each family will need to provide its own drinks. PCHEA will provide the plates, napkins, and utensils. The park does have some benches, but you may want to bring some lawn chairs as well.
Slide Park is located west of Kickapoo and MacArthur. Go west on MacArthur past the airport overpass, then turn left or south on Leo Street. The street curves to the right, and the park is on the left.
Please RSVP to Yvonna Bourlan by phone (# in directory) or email at bfarm[at]brightok[dot]net .
SKATE DAYWhen: Monday, Sept. 18th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Orbit Skate in Prague
Cost: $2.00 per child, includes skatesThe PCHEA monthly skate day is a time of fun for both children and parents. While the kids skate, the mothers have a time of fellowship while getting to know each other better. Of course, there's nobody saying that the mothers can't skate, too! Come join us for this month's skate day in Prague!
For more information or for directions, call or email Kim VanBebber. In case of cancellation, please RSVP to Kim by Saturday, September 16th. An email RSVP is preferred at kimrv[at]sbcglobal[dot]net or you may call Kim at (# in directory).
Moms' Night Out
Fall Fellowship
Join us for a night of fellowship and tasty goodies as we get to know
one another and share our hearts on the joys and challenges
of our Home School Days!
Who: Moms only, No children (Nursing babies are welcome).When: Thursday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m.Where: At the home of Julie CockroftBring a dessert to share.
Nature Presentation
What: A Nature Presentation
with Julie Tarver from the Lake Thunderbird Nature Center
When: Thursday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Shawnee Public Library
RSVP to Yvonna Bourlon or Cyndi Seeley
HOMESCHOOL VOLLEYBALLThe Excalibur volleyball team is open to all homeschoolers age 13 and up by February 2007. Teams are available for all levels of play, beginner to advanced.
Where: Tentatively at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club gym on 200 E. 9th Street, Shawnee
When: Volleyball practice will begin on September 15th. Practices will be held on Friday afternoons from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., depending on play level. League runs through February and March; games will be played in Norman.
For more information call Fredrick and Jeri Akin at (# in directory) or email them at volleyball[at]akinacres[dot]net .
Beginning and Intermediate Band in Shawnee Began on Thursday, August 24th. However, it's still not too late to join. Call Mr. Rye for information at (405) 341-1580.
The Central Oklahoma Home School Band provides a wonderful opportunity for your children to learn to play an instrument, read music, and have fun as they participate in a community of other home schooled musicians.
The homeschool band will be meeting in Shawnee on Thursday mornings at University Baptist Church on Kickapoo Street,
scheduled as follows:
9:00 am to 10:30 am for Beginning Band
10:30 am to 12:00 pm for Intermediate Band
Visit www.centralokhomeschoolbands.com for more information about other band locations and times. You may also contact Mr. Tom Rye at (405) 341-1580.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE FAIR
What: The 68th Annual Pottawatomie County Free Fair
When: Thursday, September 7th through
Saturday, September 9th
Where: Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Hwy 177 & Independence
Exhibits open to the public on Thursday, September 7th at 5:00 p.m.
Carnival hours: Thursday and Friday from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
and Saturday from 1:00-10:00 p.m.
OKLAHOMA HISTORY CLASSES DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Wednesday, August 30th. Please call Beverly Mosman by August 30 if you are planning to attend OR for more information.
First Class: September 7 - PRE-HISTORY of Oklahoma. We will discuss the importance of archaeology and the Spiro Mounds Culture. We will start a timeline in our Oklahoma History Binder, play a game from DIARIES IN THE DIRT, and start excavating our own "dig" to find artifacts. All classes include storytelling and hands on activities. Classes are two hours in length.
Beverly's email address is pastkeeper1891[at]yahoo[dot]com.
BASKETBALL, ANYONE? Gary and Brenda Dressler would like to start a competitive basketball program for children ages 9 and up through high school. If this is something that you are interested in, contact the Dresslers by email at bdressler[at]cfaith[dot]com or call them (phone # in the directory).
Items for Sale:
Amber Crawley has the following curriculum for sale. You may email Amber at sdccrew[at]sbcglobal[dot]net or call her at her number in the directory.
Everything below is Sonlight:
Introduction to World History, Part I
- Instructor's Guide and Notes w/ Binder --$20
Introduction to World History, Part II
-Instructor's Guide and Notes w/ Binder --$20
Introduction to American History, Part I
-Instructor's Guide and Notes w/ Binder --$20
Language Arts 3 for Advanced Readers (A2)
-Instructor's Guide and Notes w/ Binder --$20
Language Arts 2
-Instructor's Guide and Notes w/ Binder--$20
5th Grade Science
-Teacher's Manual (no binder)--$5
6th Grade Language Arts and Science
- Course Guides & Teacher's Manuals Combined in one Binder --$20
Miscellaneous
18 Phonics Charts in Binder-- $2
Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 1985 (hardbound)-- $1
Bob Jones Math 3 for Christian/Home School-- $10 for all
--Home Teacher's Edition
--Student Materials Book (not the workbook)
--Book of Teaching Charts for Math 3
Beverly Mosman has the following items for sale (all are like new):
I KISSED DATING GOODBYE by Joshua Harris....................................$2.00
Peterson's ESSAY WRITING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Learn an Innovatiove Approach: Thinking Around the Box..................$10.00
(Retail $14.00)
Harper Collins College Outline ENGLISH GRAMMAR
by David Daniels and Barbara Daniels.................................................$10.00
(Retail $15.00)
TRICKS OF THE TRADE
A Student's Individualized Spelling Notebook
by Gayle Graham...........................................................................$8.00
(Retail $12.00)
BEYOND FIVE IN A ROW, Vol. 2 Ages 8 - 12
by Becky Jane Lambert.................................................................$10.00
(Can't remember retail)
SAXON MATH 76 Test Forms Home School Packet............................$5.00
(I think retail is over $10.00)
I will have the Saxon Math 76 Solutions Packet in a few days. I would also like to have $5.00 for it.
Apologia EXPLORING CREATION WITH PHYSICAL
SCIENCE......................$10.00
THE DAILY SPARK, Journal Writing Warm-Up
Exercises...............................$2.00
Thanks,
Beverly Mosman
pastkeeper1891[at]yahoo[dot]com
PCHEA Officers:
Yvonna Bourlan ~ Leader
Julie Cockroft ~ Secretary
Pam White ~ Treasurer
You may contact the leaders through their email addresses or phone numbers as found in the PCHEA directory, or you may email them at pcheainfo@gmail.com and your message will be directed to the proper recipient.
