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Isaiah 54:13 "And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."
Sep. 27, 2006
October 2006 Newsletter
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PCHEA Newsletter
October 2006
Pottawatomie County Home Educators' Association
October Events:
- 16th Skate Day
- 24th -Ag in the Classroom
- 26th - Dessert Contest
Correction to the Calendar of Events: Kim VanBebbers phone number is wrong on our calendar. The correct number appears in the directory. Directory: The 2006-2007 member directory has been uploaded to the file section of our Yahoo group site ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCHEAGroup/files/). If you have problems accessing the file, please contact Julie Cockroft.
The Fall Social was a Success
On September 14th PCHEA kicked off the new homeschooling year with a rip-roaring Fall Social! This well-attended event took place at Slide Park in Shawnee where a delicious potluck supper was served. With both old and new members present, everyone had the opportunity to renew an old acquaintance or make a new friend. The weather was perfect for an evening in the park, and the children ran around and played while the adults visited together. To all who attended the picnic, thank you for making the evening a success!
SKATE DAY
When: Monday, October 16th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Orbit Skate in Prague
Cost: $2.00 per child, includes skates
In case of cancellation, please RSVP to Kim. An email RSVP is preferred at kimrv[at]sbcglobal[dot]net or you may call Kim at (# in directory).
If you have gone to skate day and have taken pictures, please email them to me and I will post them on our site. Ruth
Dessert Contest
Dessert Contest
When: Thursday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: To be Announced
The Food and Dessert Contest will be on October 26th. The location has not been confirmed yet but as soon as it is well let you know. We will begin the evening at 6:30 p.m. All ages are invited to participate, and everyone will receive an award for his or her creation. Any kind of food is welcome; the more creative you are, the better. Please RSVP with your childs names, ages and if theyll be bringing a food or dessert. Also include the total number of those attending from your family, including grandparents, etc. A baked potato supper will be provided to go along with all the delicious foods that you bring. If you would like to volunteer to be a judge for the evening please let me know.
RSVP to Yvonna Bourlon
The deadline to sign up for this field trip is October 23. No entries will be accepted after the 23rd, this will give us plenty of time to get awards and have an accurate count of those attending the potato supper. ~Yvonna
Ag in the ClassroomThe Fellowship Of Shawnee Home Educators invites you to their October 24th meeting from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in the Cafeteria Room.
Jamey Allen, the coordinator for Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, will be the guest speaker for the evening. She will come with lots of free handouts and teaching materials for this hands-on workshop.
All home educators are welcome! Invite a friend who may be interested.
If you have questions or need directions, call Jyl Griffin at
(# in directory) or email her at jyl[at]griffin6[dot]org.
 Braums Book Buddy Program
The The Braum's "Book Buddy" booklets should be here within the next few weeks. There should be plenty of extras for anyone who did not sign up at the Back To School Fair. Just contact Pam White and she will take care of it. Everyone who did sign up at the BTSF will receive their booklets in the mail soon after Pam gets them.
The Book Buddy program is open to students in 1st - 5th grade. Your child receives a sticker for each book he reads. After six books he earns a certificate for a free treat at Braum's. The program runs through June 2007.
Contact Pam White at (# in directory) or tinbarn[at]brightok[dot]net for more information.
Excalibur volleyball team is open to all home schoolers age 13 and up by league (Feb. 2007). Teams are available for all level of play, Beginner to Advanced.
Where: The Salvation Army Boy's and Girl's Club gym, 200 E. 9th, Shawnee.
When: Practices will be on Friday afternoons, 12:00-1:00 beginner, 12:00-1:30 advanced beginners, and 1:00-3:00 intermediate and advanced, starting September 15th. League runs through Feb. and Mar., with games played in Norman. For more information contact Fredrick and Jeri Akin at (# in directory) or volleyball[at]akinacres[dot]net .
If you are planning on participating please let the Akins know and plan on attending practice as soon as possible. The last date for new beginners to join is October 13th. Experienced players may possibly be allowed to join after this date if prior arrangements have been made or for extenuating circumstances.
Moms' Night Out: A Refreshing Evening
A warm thank you goes to Julie Cockroft for opening her home to us [for the Moms Night Out]. We had a lovely visit and yummy desserts. There were a mix of newer members and some of us who have been involved for several years. It was so nice to have the gentle music playing in the background of their beautiful home with no distractions. I came away feeling refreshed and encouraged, not to mention feeling more bonded to some wonderful other home educating moms. We really need to do this at least once a semester, maybe twice in the second one! It was a great way to spend an anniversary evening when my husband had to go into work. Thanks ladies and thank you again, Julie. Girls, you dont want to miss out on the next one if at all possible.
Peacefully,
Pam White
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For your information:
What: Free Admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumWhen: Each Wednesday, September 6 through November 22, 2006 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Note: Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to make reservations before visiting the Museum on Wide Open Wednesdays by calling (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.For more information go to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum website: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/index_wow.html
JASMINE MORAN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Marilyn Lindsey and Cyndi Seeley are going to the Children's Museum in Seminole on October 5th at 1:00 and would like to invite any PCHEA members interested to join them.
Please Note: This is not a scheduled field trip, so if you're interested just be there at 1:00. If you want to let one of these ladies know you'll be there I'm sure they wouldn't mind. http://www.jasminemoran.com/
INCREDIBLE PIZZA HOME SCHOOL DAY
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 from 11am to 1pm.
Wednesdays are half price days! All games that don't give out tickets or prizes are half price. Bumper cars, Go-Karts, Big Bowling, and all video games are half price. www.incrediblepizza.com
Looking ahead
Start Your Experiments!
YOUTH GAME NIGHT:
In November, Mark and Ruth Smith will be hosting a game night for youth in grades 7th and up. More details will be forthcoming when the event draws nearer.
Home Educators Capitol DayComing February 20, 2007
Objectives:1. To protect the right, granted in the Oklahoma constitution, of parents to home educate their children;2. To bring home education to the legislature, demonstrating that it is a viable option for providing an excellent education and that regulation is not necessary; and3. To build positive relationships with our lawmakers, allowing them to meet and visit with homeschooling families and students.As more details become available they will be posted at ochec.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.
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