Shawnee Maze and Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

Shawnee Maze and Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

Coordinator:  Dorraine Hudson

Date of Visit: Wed, Oct. 24th

Time:  1:00 PM. 

 It is important for us to all arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. in order to get the $4 per person rate. Your name is on the list below if you have signed up.  Please let Dorraine know as soon as possible if there are any changes.

 
When we arrive, Dorraine Hudson will meet briefly with a member of the maze staff to pay for the entire group and receive brief instructions.  Everyone will be $4.00 each except ages 3 and under. Anyone who chooses not to pay with the group will not receive the group rate of $4.00 but will be charged $5.00 each. No exceptions.  The children work up quite a bit of thirst running around.  You will want to bring extra water for them.

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--Just a note to say “thank you” to everyone who came to the Fall Social.  Over 100 people showed up, and we all had a great time of food (lots and lots of good food!), fellowship, and fun.  I want to say a special thank you to Justin and Joshua Cockroft for planning the games for the kids; to Debbie Newell and her father-in-law for supplying the burlap bags for the sack races and the tractor for the hayride; and to Jesse Snyder for bringing the straw for the hayride and for loaning all those picnic tables.  You can see pictures of the fall social at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pchea and also on the PCHEA website.  ~Ruth

A few items were left behind; let me know if they are yours.

2 yellow crocheted potholders

1 green and white dishcloth

A pair of “hot wheels” sunglasses

Avon Skin-so-Soft bug spray

Smith Family~

We all just wanted to thank you and your family for so warmly opening your home to us all for the Fall Social. We all had a wonderful time eating, fellowshipping and playing games. Mark you did a super job with the hayrides. The children loved it! Thank you too for setting up the volleyball net and allowing everyone to bob for apples. Ruth, you put a lot of work into making the food and drinks work smoothly for so many. You all were very generous with your home and with your time. We were all blessed and we want to say Thank You!!
Julie for the PCHEA's

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PCHEA Geography Fair!  Coming in February!

 Time to plan ahead!  Come and travel the world. Learn and experience different countries and cultures at our 2nd Geography and that is NOT to be missed!  You can participate by presenting a "country exhibit" or simply come and "travel the world." NOW is the time to start thinking about taking part in this wonderful event scheduled  for February...start thinking about what country you and your family would like to study.

What does "participation" in the fair offer my child?  Beyond the obvious learning obtained through the study of a country, your children will exercise and develop skills pertaining to organization, visual presentation, research, communication, responsibility, etc. The fair encourages them to be outgoing and builds confidence. They also have the opportunity to travel and view all the exhibits. In addition….

1) Select a country: Then email it to Julie.  Only one display is allowed per country, so please communicate your 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice when registering by email.   People have already started to call and have made their reservations! 

a. Table size: Tablecloths will not be provided. The tables are 30" x 96."

2) Food: Bring 4 to 5 dozen bite-sized samples of a food eaten in that country or something that mimics it.

3) Rubber stamp or small stickers: After "travelers" view your country display, you will stamp or sticker their passport.

4) Music (optional): Music is often a huge part of a country's culture. You can bring a small CD or tape player to allow travelers to listen to music that is unique to your country.  We do have some electrical outlets but you would need a long extension cord if your player does not use batteries.

5) Dress (optional) we highly encourage some of the children to dress in clothing that is native to their country.  It can be authentic outfits or those you have creatively put together.

Remember that your display can be as elaborate or as simplistic as you wish and your time allows. Each exhibit is different and is produced by children of different ages and abilities. Make yours as elaborate or simplistic as you wish. This is NOT a competition. YOU decide what information you want to convey (see suggestions below). You can work as a family or join forces with another. This is great fun and excitement for the kids! As "travelers" walk by and view the displays, they encourage the children and compliment them on their hard work.

SUGGESTIONS:  If you've never experienced the Geography Fair, here are a few suggestions: (just that--"suggestions")

1) Research your country on the internet for facts and pictures. Read library books and/or watch library videos. Identify info YOU find interesting and want to convey. Ex: climate, history, folktales, economy, industry, language, music, money, religion, clothing, etc.

2) "Arrange" this info on a display board. You might want to include pictures (perhaps from the internet), drawings, maps (printed or drawn) and so on. (Our kids did a timeline and drew pictures to illustrate each event.)

3) You might want to wear something that represents the country: costume, hat, jewelry, etc. (example: In Iceland fishing is the largest industry and one could dress as a fisherman in a rain slicker.)

4) Display an item…perhaps a craft item made by your child.

5) You can have a quick, little game or craft for "travelers" to make when they visit.

6) Slide show on a laptop.

7) Rocks & minerals native to that country.

The possibilities are truly too numerous to mention.  Use your creativity and see what you and your children can come up with to make your display an interesting stop for other travelers.  This is a wonderfully rewarding experience and is well worth the effort. There's no way to "mess this up!"

Still have QUESTIONS?  Email or call Julie.

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Contact information for the PCHEA events can be found in the PCHEA Directory.  You may also email me at pcheainfo( at) gmail (dot) com and I will give you the contact info.  ~Ruth Smith

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