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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."
Oct. 2, 2008
October 2008 NEWSLETTER
   October 2008 Newsletter
2008 - 2009 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Donna Snyder
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
October Upcoming PCHEA Events
October 3rd, Skate Day, 10:30-Noon, RSVP Ghislaine Washburn
October 24th, Ladies Night Out, RSVP Nancy Schwab
October 17th, Trip to Little River Zoo, Jennifer Kasper
October 21st, Dessert Contest/Family Fellowship, Ghislaine W.
October 22nd, Shawnee Corn Maize, Lani Kalies
November 7th, Skate Day, 10:30-Noon
Hello Ladies,
The tea party was such a wonderful time of fellowship. Thank you to Melissa Laiming for opening her warm and cozy home for us to meet. We chatted together about challenges and triumphs in homeschooling and devoured the tea sandwiches! I know I came away refreshed and encouraged by sharing personal struggles and
hearing that I am not alone in them!!!
We will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the evening. The topics of discussion will focus on different areas of character training. Here are the dates for the rest of our gatherings:
October 14th, November 11th, None in December, January 13th,
February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, and May 12th.
Hope to see you sometime this year!!
Nancy
Come and experience Norman’s Little River Zoo
I have confirmed our date of October 17th with Little River Zoo. The tour starts at 10:00 AM so we need to be there at 9:45. This is on Hwy 9 going toward Norman.
http://www.littleriverzoo.com
3405 SE 120th Ave. (3/4 mile S. of Hwy 9E),8/10 ths of a mile South of HW9 on 120th Ave SE
The tour will be from 10-11:30. Then we'll eat lunch. They have picnic tables but we need to take a sack lunch. They do sell snacks, water, tea, and juices in their gift shop. They'll give us about 30 minutes to eat and then do a short educational program and bring some animals up close when we'refinished eating. It is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Because we're taking such a large group, the price will work out to be $3.50 per person. It could even be cheaper than that if more signup.
... it's not too late to sign up if you haven't already!
Thanks, Jennifer
Kasper
 The home school corn maze day is on October 22, 2008.
We start the tour at 10am.
Attractions include the 5 acre maze, mini maze, hayride, farm animals, kids play area, and
1 ride on the barrel train for children 4-11.
There will be an educational session about the weather at 11:30.
We are welcome to stay for a picnic lunch (BYOL).
The discount cost is $5.00 with kids under 3 free.
For additional information, visit their website at www.cornfieldmaze.com.
I need an approximate head count within 2 weeks.
If you are interested, please e-mail me.
Thanks so much! God Bless! Lani
From I-40 (Exit 186) and Hwy 18: Go North 2 1/2 miles on Hwy 18. Turn East on Wolverine Rd 3/4 mile.
From Hwy 18 South through Chandler and Meeker. From the stop sign in Meeker, continue South on
Hwy 18 for 6 miles to Wolverine Rd. Turn East 3/4 mile.
October 3rd , November 7th , December 5th
10:30 till noon at Star Skate in Shawnee (Highway 177 and 45th Street)
$5.00 per skater; 6 and under and adult "helpers" skate 2 for 1, Adults watch free
Plan to come! Contact Ghislaine Washburn.
important notes ...
When you enlist your family for an event, be sure to let the coordinator of that event know if you do not have regular internet access. Then they will know to call you if plans change.
If you will be coordinating an event or field trip, remember that
though many of us depend on our Yahoo site and e-mail for last minute
information, not everyone can be contacted in this way.
Those of us who enjoy the convenience of the internet, when it
comes to contacting each other, should not forget that our newsletter,
and phone calls, are still necessary to convey information to our whole
PCHEA family.
ATTENTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -
all 1st through 12th grade homeschooled students in Oklahoma are invited to participate in the
Oklahoma Homeschool Science Fair
to be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Oklahoma Christian University
There are individual and team projects, entry cost is $10 per student, $20 maximum
per family or team entry. There are also fun science activities for the kids.
Grades 6-12 may follow ISEF guidelines to qualify for the regional science fair at UCO
For more information, help, and entry forms go to the website:
http://www.ou.edu/science/ ,The registration deadline is November 25.
See you at the Science Fair!
Patti Ingram
Homeschool Science Fair
I will make every attempt to get our November issue sent on the 25th. We have some families who are new to the area. Let's share information on local-community, seasonal events that would be fun for families. If you know of such activities, through the first week of January, please get the information to me by October 15th.
Our 2008-2009 member directory is now at the PCHEA Yahoo site; thanks to Donna Snyder for her work on this. If you are unable to get at this file, let me know so we can get the directory to you.
I hope to hear from some of you,
Susan McMullen
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Aug. 28, 2008
September 2008 NEWSLETTER
September 2008 Newsletter
2008 - 2009 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Donna Snyder
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
Upcoming PCHEA Events
September
5th, Skate Day, Ghislaine Washburn
8th, School Day Pictures, Stacy Foster
20th, Mothers' Night Out, RSVP by September 8th
22nd , School Day Pictures, Stacy Foster
25th, Thursday 1:00, Blue and Gold Sausage Tour
limited space available, contact Jenny Hardwick
26th, Friday, Fall Socaial
 October
3rd, Skate Day, 10:30-Noon
17th, Field Trip to Little River Zoo, Jennifer Kasper
21st, Dessert Contest/Family Fellowship, Ghislaine W.
22nd Shawnee Corn Maize, Lani Kalies
November
7th, Skate Day, 10:30-Noon
monthly newsletter that notifies members of scheduled events but new opportunities present themselves from time to time and it is through our yahoo group that we let others know of these changes.
PCHEA highly recommends if at all possible that current PCHEA members become a part of the
PCHEA/Yahoo group. You will be receiving an email invitation from the PCHEA group inviting you to
be a part of the PCHEA/Yahoo group. This is a private group and only current members of our
organization receive the group's emails after accepting the email invitation.
When you receive your invitation, you can click on the link included in the invitation or copy and
paste it into your browser. If you do not have a current yahoo account, you will need to set up your
account in a few easy steps after clicking on the link. Just answer a few simple questions, select an ID
and password, and you'll be all set.
BE SURE AND SAVE YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD AS
PCHEA DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THAT INFORMATION.
You can choose to receive your yahoo emails in a couple of ways. You can sign up to receive
individual emails that arrive in your mailbox shortly after it has been sent. You can also choose to have
your emails arrive in a digest version that usually arrives once a day containing all the group's email
activity for that day. If you do not like the thought of emails cluttering your mailbox, you can choose to
read your emails online...though if you don't get online then you are unable to stay current with PCHEA
happenings. For the most part, the PCHEA email traffic is fairly light though sometimes around a time
of an event there is more discussions about that event.
We do ask that you limit your email conversations to PCHEA happenings or home school specific
information. Please do not discuss political opinions or send forwards through the group. That helps to
keep the PCHEA email to a manageable number.
When you get on the PCHEA/yahoo site you will find the different sections of the website listed
on the left side. You can search through the messages to find information. You will also see a file
section where PCHEA documents and Membership files are kept. You can download the current
directory by clicking on the file you are interested in. Save that file to your computer and then you can
open it after the download.
If you have any questions or need help, I am happy to help you.
Many Blessings,
Julie
A note to new friends and old,
I would like to ask for a bit of patience from new members as I update my address book and get the e-mail vs. post requests worked out. Forgive me if I missed something I was asked to print. There seems to be an encouraging abundance of opportunities and
information as school starts for the year.
Your Newsletter Editor,
Susan McMullen
SKATE DAY ! Mark your Calendars for the first Friday of every month starting
September 5th. . . 10:30 - noon at Star Skate in Shawnee (Highway 177 and 45th St)
$5 per skater; 6 and under and an adult "helper" skate 2 for 1, Adults watch for free
Fall Dates: September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th, December 5th
For more information contact Ghislaine Washburn:
School Day Pictures!!
Dates: Monday, September 8, 2008 and Monday, September 22, 2008
Place: Immanuel Baptist Church, 1451 E. 45th St. Shawnee (Same location as C-FEST)
Times: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
I am allowing 10 minutes per setting*, please e-mail me at staceyhowardfoster(AT) hotmail (dot) com, or call
me to set a time for your child's portraits. (*Each setting may not take 10 minutes, but
I wanted to be sure to have plenty of time with each child.)
Package A - $10.00 - (1) 5 x 7 , 2) 3 1/2 X 5's , (8) Wallets
Package B - $15.00 - (1) 8 x 10, (1) 5 x 7 , 2) 3 1/2 X 5's , (8) Wallets
Package C - $20.00 -n (1) 8 x 10, (1) 5 x 7 , 2) 3 1/2 X 5's , (12) Wallets
Family Portrait Special:*(1) 8 x 10We will take portrait of your entire family!
(1) 8 x 10 for only $8.00! Each additional sheet is $5.00 each!
* Family Portrait only available after individual portrait package purchased.
Extra's (May only be purchased after a package is purchased.)
Additional Sheets of Package Pictures $5.00 each;
1 Sheet consists of (1) 8 x 10 or (2) 5 x 7 's or (8) Wallets.
Special Items: 3" Round Magnet Key-chain, Button Mirror, $5.00 each
Thank you all for your interest, and I hope to see you on Picture Day!
Also, if you have any questions, please call me or e-mail me!!
Thanks Again! Happy Learning!
Stacey Foster
Come and enjoy a morning of food, friendship and encouragement as we start out the new school year.
When: Saturday, September 20th at 10:30 am
Where: Melissa Laiming’s home in Shawnee
Who: All Mothers of homeschoolers registered with PCHEA
(Nursing babies are welcome)
RSVP; by September 8th to; Nancy Schwab
Please bring 20 of your favorite *tea sandwiches.
*to make a tea sandwich, start with regular sliced bread and fill it with your favorite ingredients. Cut off
the crust and then cut the sandwich into fourths. (You can also use cookie cutters to make interesting
shapes) 5 sandwiches will yield 20 tea sandwiches that we can all share.
PCHEA Field Trips:
There will be a field trip to Little River Zoo on Friday, October 17th.
This is off Hwy 9 close to Norman. They give a guided tour through the
zoo an even take some of the animals out of the cages for a closer look.
The tour lasts about an hour and a half. They open at 10:00
so I’d like to arrive there right at opening time.
Prices are as follows: adults (ages 12-55 $7, children (ages 3-11) $4,
seniors (ages 55and up) $5, under 3 are free
Please let me know how many are going and their ages.
I need to call and set up reservations very soon.
Thanks!
Jennifer Kasper
Come and Join the fun!
Wednesday, October 22nd is Shawnee Corn Maize
Homeschool Day.
Tickets are discounted at $5.00 a piece
with children 3 and under free.
Bring your lunch and have a fun picnic with PCHEAs!
Tentative time is 10:00 am, and we can stay as long as we want.
(More information in the October newsletter)
Keepers of the Faith Club being organized!
Yvonna Bourlon and Teresa Burnett are starting a “Keepers of the Faith” club for boys and girls ages 4-18. This is a “hands-on” type program where children learn practical/life skills such as cake decorating for girls, wood working for boys, first aid and a host of other skills and activities. Children are encouraged to be Godly participates in their community while learning leadership skills, at the same
time being encouraged to be creative and resourceful. This program is ible-based without any denominational specific teachings.
We will have a list of skills and activities that will be done together as a group. Many of the skills listed in the Keepers Club handbooks can be completed at home such as literature, foreign language, gardening, church, family, hospitality, pets, etc. When skills and goals are met, achievement awards are earned in the form of badges or pins.
The Keepers Club will meet monthly with small monthly dues ($1/child) collected to cover the cost of supplies for the activities. There will be a $5/family registration fee to help with start up costs. At the end of the year, an Awards Banquet will be held where children can display some of the things they’ve done throughout the year. This will also be a time of recognition where the badges and pins will be awarded for the children’s accomplishments.
If you’re interested you can call Yvonna Bourlon or Teresa Burnett. If you would like to read more about Keepers of the Faith you can visit their website at: http://www.keepersofthefaith.com/
We need to get a count of Keeper Club members in order to plan our first meeting. September 16th, will be the date of our first meeting and thereafter the second Tues. of each month will be the meeting date from 4-6pm. Location has not been confirmed but we are hoping to find something that is central to the Shawnee area. If you know of any possibilities let Yvonna or me know.
Also, we are needing to get a final count for handbook orders. Attached is information about the cost, including web links to read descriptions of the handbooks. I will be ordering handbooks on August 29th, 2008. If you would like for me to order your books let me know before the 29th. Shipping will be minimal to no shipping cost depending on how many orders we have.
Fondly, Teresa
Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts . . .
Pottawotomie County has a Scout group for Homeschoolers
that meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and is held in the morning.
contact is Dana Davis, 405-850-4165.
Scholastic Catalogues are available from Ivy Poe. Orders are due the 25th of each month.
Braum's Book Buddy Program . . . 1 through 5 graders . . .
contact Pam White . . . send each student’s name, grade, parent name, address & phone #.
Art Classes with Bill Weeks - a drawing class and a watercolour class
the first week of September, running up to Christmas break. A total of 15 weeks.
The schedule, showing dates, times, prices and required materials are listed below:
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS I
Mo. Day Dates Time No. Wks. Price
Sep. Thur. 4,11,18 & 25 9-10:15 4 $ 40.00
Oct. Thur. 2,9,16,23 & 30 9-10:15 5 $ 50.00
Nov. Thur. 6,13,20 (off 27) 9-10:15 3 $ 30.00
Dec. Thur. 4,11,18 (off 25) 9-10:15 3 $ 30.00
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TOTAL 15 Wks. $ 150.00
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS MATERIALS:
Drawing Pencils 2H,H, HB, 2B,4B, 6B (set of 6) sharpener, eraser, storage tin $ 7.36,
Sketch Pad 11" x 14" Strathmoore 200 series $7.40, Drawing Board 24" x 24" neutral
PH $5.00, Straight Edge 36" $2.00, mask tape 1" roll $2.00
materials Total $ 23.76
WATERCOLOUR FUNDAMENTALS I
Mo. Day Dates Time No. Wks. Price
Sep. Thur. 4,11,18 & 25 10:15-11:30 4 $ 40.00
Oct. Thur. 2,9,16,23 & 30 10:15 - 11:30 5 $ 50.00
Nov. Thur. 6,13 & 20 ( off 27) 10:15 - 11:30 3 $ 30.00
Dec. Thur. 4,11, & 18 ( off 25) 10:15 - 11:30 3 $
30.00
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Total 15 Wks. $ 150.00
WATERCOLOUR FUNDAMENTALS MATERIALS:
Langnickle complete 11 brushes, 12 tubes paint, palette, apron ,watercolour set pencil,
eraser & wood storage box. $ 20.99, Drawing Board 24" x 24" neutral PH $5.00,
Spiral Watercolour pad 140 #, cold press, 10" x 15", 24 sheets $13.00,
materials Total $ 38.99
REQUIRED MATERIALS OPTIONS
Option # 1. Student buys materials, takes them home and is responsible to bring them to class.
Option #2. I supply all materials which stay in class; student takes home only finished works.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment for materials must be paid first day of class.
Payment for classes may be made weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Please let me know your preference by calling me at (405) 87-8729 or by e-mail at
mastersbrush@...
Thank you very much,
William H. Weeks, Art Instructor
Fall Semester advanced drawing classes offered.
Weekly classes will begin Thur. 4 Sep. thru 18 Dec. 10:15-11:30 a.m. at
the Salvation Army Center in Shawnee. Classes are $10 per session.
Mediums covered; Pencil, charcoal and pen and ink.
Topics will include multi-plane perspective, portraiture and wildlife.
Thank you very much,
William H. Weeks Art Instructor
Why 4-H?
It changes lives by forming lifelong friendships. Young people share new experiences, solve problems or tackle tough projects together to form unshakable bonds. These bonds replace the need to become involved in negative peer associations, such as gangs. It changes lives by developing leadership skills. 4-H Members have many opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills. They often use these
skills to assume positions of responsibility within the community. It changes lives by showing real-life application of concepts. 4-H projects take classroom concepts and apply them to everyday life. 4-H
projects demand that youth undertake a number of competencies hands-on.
Today 4-H is everywhere – in cities, suburbs, small towns and rural co mmunities. 4-H is not about cows, rabbits, cooking, computers, sewing, camping, leather craft, or horses. It is really about what happens to people, both people who participate in 4-H and people who have contact with 4-H. In short, 4-H CHANGES LIVES.
Cornerstone 4-H is inviting you come and join us and be a part of 4-H!
Our first meeting will be on Thursday September 25th.
We will meet at noon, the last Thursday of every month
at the 4-H extension office, 14001 Acme, Shawnee, OK
If you would like to participate in the Pott County Free Fair and show your exhibits as a 4-Her then you can contact Julie Cockroft. and I will send you the form that you need to participate. Fair categories and information can be found at http://news-starextra.com/fair.html
September 4-6 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
2008 POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY FREE FAIR
Any Pott. County resident may enter "open class" exhibits in the Fair. Are you an
artist, a crafter, or a seamstress? Can you bake the best apple pie? Taken any good
photographs lately? ... There is an entry category for most everything.
Many PCHEA families are involved with the Fair through 4-H and other groups. You
will likely run into people you know, or recognize names
as you browse through the exhibits.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 3:00 - 6:00 pm, all non-livestock exhibit entry
The Fair catalogue (category entry information, rules and a more exhaustive schedule) is
available at www. oces.okstate.edu/pottawatomie/2008-pottawatomie-county-fair,
http://news-starextra.com/fair.html or from the OSU County Extension Office,
14001 Acme Rd, Shawnee.
Thursday, September 4th, Farmer/Rancher Appreciation Day:
4-H & FFA Junior Fair Horse Show Begins at 9:00 am
GRAND OPENING OF FAIR EXIBITS TO THE PUBLIC at 5:00pm
Carnival (rides operated by County 4-H club members) 6:00-10:00pm
Friday, September 5th, SCHOOL DAY FOR KIDS:
Children's Barnyard...................................................... 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ag in My Community Exhibit (Set-up by Barnyard)..... ..1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
(Hands-on Fun with Agriculture for Kids - FREE)
Pott. Co. Barrel Racing Contest......................................................... .8:00 p.m.
Open& Junior Pie Baking Contest Entries.................. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
United Way Pie Auction and Awards Presentation.......................... ..6:00 p.m.
(Pie Baking Contest Entries in Conference Center)
Garden Tractor Pulling Contest (Free to Public).................................7:00 p.m.
Gospel Singing (Free to Public).........................................6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL.........................................................................6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6:
Pott. Co. Open Horse Show Begins...................................................10:00 a.m.
Children's Barnyard.........................................................10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
John Deere Farm Safety Demonstrations (Free to Public)..............10:00 a.m.
Firefighter Olympics.......................................................................... 11:00 a.m.
All About Irish Performance Troop............................................. .4:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday thru Saturday:
Antique Tractor Display & Demonstrations................. .9:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Dairy Milking Demonstrations............................................Throughout the Day
Fetch and Fish Tub Demonstrations.................................Throughout the Day
extra: postings from our PCHEA Yahoo group . . .
School's in session! The Oklahoma City Zoo's Education Department
is hosting a Fall Home School Event on Tuesday, September 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This event is designed to get home school students excited about science and the animal world around them. Elementary to high school age students will enjoy presentations on topics ranging from animal life cycles to zoo careers. Additional event activities include guided tours on Zoo grounds, keeper talks and the opportunity to take a botanical, sculpture or photo safari. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Children two and under are free. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, September 2. Scholastic Book Fair will be available as well. For additional information or to make a reservation, call (405) 425-0218.
ART DAY OPORTUNITY
In honor of National Assisted Living Week the Sterling House of Shawnee Will have an Open House. I have talked with Linda Heard, their Life Enrichment Coordinator, about having children help with their Hands on art activity - Monday, September 8th, at 2:00 in the afternoon. The "All About Irish" Performance Troupe will entertain at 6:00 that evening.
. . . Linda said that some of the residents will not be able to actually do the art activity and they thought that watching the children or maybe having the children help would be enjoyable. We could use up to twenty children for this. Let me know soon if your family is interested,. I need to turn in a head count. (The art instructor will come from St. Gregory )
They could also use help with a Quilt Show which will run through Open House week - If you have a quilt you would like to display, you may take it the Sterling House Thursday, the 4th or Friday, the 5th
Contact Susan McMullen for more info.
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May. 4, 2008
May 2008 Newsletter
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May 2008 Newsletter
2007 - 2008 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Julie Cockroft
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
May 8th, Awards Banquet
Kindergarten & High-School Graduations
6:15 - 8:30 p.m., Lakeview Church of Christ*
PCHEA will be providing deli sandwiches, drinks, and paper goods.
We need people to sign up to bring either , chips or desserts.
Please contact Teresa Burnett to sign up for what you can bring by May 5th.
If you’ve never been to an Awards Banquet and have questions fell free to call …
It was great last year!
 Skate Day - Friday May 9th, 10:30am - noon
$5 per skater, Star Skate in Shawnee (on 45th Street, West of 177)
May 22nd, Annual Planning Meeting
Shawnee Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Please plan to come to the meeting with lots of great ideas to
help us prepare for another great year for our PCHEA group.
Statement from Our New PCHEA Secretary Volunteer:
My name is Donna Snyder. [editor modified for privacy]
I am interested in the secretary position to make new friends within the
PCHEA home school group. I think it is a great experience to share knowledge
and to fellowship with other home schooling families. I have enjoyed getting
to know the volleyball families and their children. If I am secretary I hope
to encourage these friendships throughout my time as the PCHEA home school
group secretary.
6th Annual Edmond Book/Curriculum Sale
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cathedral of the Hills Gym.
1600 E. 15th St., Edmond
admission for buying is free
Christian - Families Educating & Serving Together
Shawnee co-op 2008 fall enrollment for new families ends June 1st.
For more information please visit our website at
http://www.cfestco-op.com
Where have the heroes gone?
By: Teresa Burnett
The other day as we were sitting and waiting for the oil to be changed in the Suburban, I pulled out a little booklet with various Bible scriptures and we took turns just randomly opening it up to see which verse we would land on. Bradley’s turn landed on the verse “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12 (KJV). This verse set in motion a lengthy discussion on what God’s plan is for us and how we can prepare ourselves to be available to succeed in life and let our light shine for Jesus.
All around us we are inundated with what the world deems important which are primarily beauty, athletic ability, and wealth. These things all focus on the outside of man. But the Bible says in I Samuel 16:7 (NIV) “…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” What are things we need to have in our hearts so we can be pleasing in the sight of God? The fruits of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a great place to start (Galations 5:22-23).
The heroes of today are too often in their position not because of moral goodness, but instead because of beauty (Gisele), athletic ability (Tom Brady), or wealth (Bill Gates). While these people are beautiful, physically talented and wealthy, it is very frustrating to set our eyes on these things and virtually impossible to imitate. We can admire them but we can’t be like them. On-the-other-hand, we can be courageous like Gladys Aylward and Martin Luther, dedicated like David Livingstone, disciplined and generous like John Wesley, honest like Abraham Lincoln, persevere like Harriet Tubman…this list could go on and on.
Our days are numbered so lets be wise and set our hearts and minds on things above and look for heroes with moral goodness that inspire us. We interact with heroes every day such as those so-called ordinary people like our grandparents, parents, pastors, youth leaders and any other person who may be ordinary, but when viewed through the lenses of moral character, in fact, do extraordinary things.
The “HERO Tales” books series by Dave & Neta Jackson have some wonderful stories about true heroes. The following web site also has some great stories about great people who are true heroes:
http://www.kjvuser.com/profilesoffamouschristians.htm#18
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Apr. 1, 2008
April 2008 Newsletter
PCHEA, April 2008 Newsletter
2007 - 2008 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin,
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Julie Cockroft
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
A Note from Our Leaders:
The Annual OCHEC convention is just around the corner and we would personally like to encourage you all to prayerfully consider going as a couple.
Over the years, the State convention, both here and in Colorado, have added much to not only our homeschooling, but our family also.
We have always been slow to change or add new curriculum, but twice that I can think of we did find a new curriculum that worked much better for our children. At that time it was an answer to prayer. Even more importantly, as a couple we have talked to vendors or heard speakers that challenged us to teach and think of everything from a Christian world view. We have been motivated to continue on when we were weary. We have been encouraged as we sought to raise our children to love the Lord and serve Him with a whole heart.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jeri Akin
Men among men! Did you ever feel that way? Well now that you homeschool, you are truly men among men; Men that have risen above the wants and desires of this world and are providing leadership for your wife and greatness to your children. I could lay out that old line: Please come to the OCHEC convention and find the support you need. But I say: Give everything you have to homeschooling! Don’t hold back on anything! Homeschooling is in God’s will! You are in God’s will as you use homeschooling as an avenue to teach and train your children! Take your wife by the hand and go forth! Conquer the world and give it to your children! The State convention is just one step along that chosen homeschooling path.
Fredrick Akin
2008 OCHEC Convention
May 2-3, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City
Keynote Speakers:
Chris Klicka, HSLDA
Kevin Swanson, Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Convention rates:
$35 for one parent and their spouse
plus $7 for each child age 2-19.
Visit OCHEC.com to register online or to print out a mail-in
registration form; Cutoff date for pre-Registration is 17 April.
Also, online, get information on how to preorder boxed lunches, learn
about convention incentives offered by the Character First Center, apply
as a volunteer helper, or just check the schedule and speakers list.
Coming soon: Home-school Baseball
When: Beginning on Tuesday, April 1 and continuing
every Tuesday evening through April and May.
Time: 6:30 – 8:00
Who: Open to all home-school boys and girls ages 6 years and older.
Where: At the home of Teresa Burnett
Cost: $15, 1 child ; $25, 2 children ; $30, 3 children ; $35, 4 or more children
Gear needed: All your child needs to play is a baseball glove. We will provide helmets, bats, and balls. If they already have a helmet please have them bring it to use.
Please Note: The cost to play baseball is a one time fee that will be used to pay for some of the food for our end of the season family cookout. Team t- shirts were purchased last year, so if you played baseball last year please use the same shirt. I have 2 size small (6-8) shirts and 2 size medium (10-12) shirts that are available for purchase. They are $5.00 each. T-shirts are not required in order to play.
To sign up please RSVP to Yvonna Bourlon
Skate Days $5 per skater Star Skate in Shawnee
Contact Ghislaine Washburn
Friday, April 4th, from 10:00 a.m. till noon.
Friday, May 9th, from 10:00 a.m. till noon
PCHEA Art Show
Thursday, April 10th
more detail will soon be available
on the PCHEA yahoo group
Mom's Night Out
April 24th, 6:30 - 8:30, Oakland Chapel, Shawnee
Come, enjoy visiting with friends, sipping coffee and snacking
on cakes, while we have a discussion on what worked this year
in homeschool, and what didn't. You can bring books, examples
of kid's work, etc... RSVP to Nancy Schwab.
Please Note
The position of PCHEA secretary is open for next year! Anyone willing
to fill this position should submit their statements to the May newsletter .
You may contact Julie Cockroft, our current secretary, to get more information
about what is involved with this position.
Other Upcoming PCHE Events:
May 8th, Awards Ceremony & Highschool Graduation
time and location to be announced (probably, Lakeview Church of Christ)
May 22nd, Annual Planning Meeting & Fellowship Dinner
Shawnee Public Library, 5:45 potluck dinner, 6:30-8:30 Planning Time
C-FEST (Christian Families Educating & Serving Together)
Shawnee home-school co-op 2008 fall enrollment dates:
- For current C-FEST families enrollment begins March 31 and ends April 15.
- For new families enrollment begins April 21 and ends June 1st.
For more information please visit our web-site at
http://www.cfestco-op.com.
peisfun.com - Olympic Day has been an annual event for the homeschooled students in the state of Oklahoma for the past 14 years. Students come from all over the state to compete in five of the thirteen events offered. Last year 700 students participated at Regional Park in Midwest City and over 1,800 ribbons were awarded. Each student competes against their own age level and gender. …Because the crowd size has outgrown the park, two Olympic Day Track meets are planned for this year. The South track day will be at Andrews Park in Norman, OK on May 8, 2008. The North track day will be at Regional Park in Midwest City on May 15, 2008.
The registration deadline for Olympic Day is April 30th. My family will be attending the event in Midwest City on May 15th. Get mail in registration forms at peisfun.com; if by chance you can not access this, I can copy forms for you.
Also, some of us thought it would be fun for the children to practice some of the track events. If you are interested in attending an afternoon or evening of Olympic trials, probably in the large yard at Oakland Chapel, Let me know so we can set a day and time for this.
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March 2008 Newsletter
 March 2008 Newsletter
2007 - 2008 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Julie Cockroft
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
A Note from our Co leader, Teresa Burnett:
This month I thought I would do something a little different. Instead of writing something I thought I’d share a short story that a friend sent to me a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t know who the author is but if anyone does I’d love to know.
YOU DECIDE!
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.
The other is God. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
At Youth Camp when I was a teenager a young minister said the following and I had never forgotten it.
“My past is under the blood; My present is on the alter; And my future is in God’s hands.”
Mark Hall, 1982
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Skate Day
Friday, March 7th, Star-Skate in Shawnee, 10:30am to 12:00.
45th St., Just off of Hw. 177. Across the stoplight from Abuelita Rosa's (1-40 &177 area)
If you are planning to attend Skate Day please RSVP by March 5th.
The more we have the better!
March Family Fellowship
Potluck Dinner and Fredrick Akin speaking on "The Family Reading Time."
March 13th; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring a main dish and a side or dessert to share. We will bring tea, lemonade, and water.
PCHEA will supply the paper goods.
Fredrick has spoken on this topic at Homeschool Conferences in several states. As he reads excerpts from a few good books, you will experience just how exciting a family reading time can be for children and adults of all ages. Reading aloud to the family is not only a great form of family entertainment, but also an effective and exciting way to teach academics, to build character, and explain biblical and spiritual truths.
We’ll have dinner, listen to the topic, and then have time to visit.
Please RSVP: via email or call Fredrick or Jeri Akin
Please Note
Spring will soon be here and with that comes elections of new officers. Officers generally serve a 2 year term. This year the position of Secretary will be open. Anyone interested in being the new PCHEA secretary needs to submit a brief statement about yourself, your vision for PCHEA, and why you would like to be secretary in the April newsletter. If you want more information about what this position entails please contact Julie Cockroft, our current secretary.
C-FEST (Christian Families Educating & Serving Together)
Shawnee homeschool co-op 2008 fall enrollment dates:
- For current C-FEST families enrollment begins March 31st and ends April 15th.
- For new families enrollment begins April 21st and ends June 1st.
For more information please visit our website at
http://www.cfestco-op.com
TeenPact
Oklahoma State Class in 2008!
Using a variety of hands-on experiences, students will learn about their state government from doing things as actually debating bills, meeting legislators, viewing the chambers, interviewing lobbyists, taking prayer walks, and freshening up on their public speaking skills. Students will also be challenged by the TeenPact staff and the guest speakers to be young people committed to being an effective, Godly generation of Biblical leaders.
4-day Class (13-19 year old students)
April 14-17, 2008 (An optional Public Speaking Class will be held on Friday, April 18.)
1-day Class (8-12 year old students)
Friday, April 18, 2008
The 4-day class students can stay at the Character First Training Center located 10 minutes from the capitol! Each evening we will have a time of worship and devotion from the Guest Director. Make sure and select the residential camp option!
Register online at www.teenpact.com.
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February 2008 Newsletter
2007 - 2008 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Julie Cockroft
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA web site: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
Skate Day  Friday, February 1st
Star-Skate in Shawnee, 10:30am to 12:00.
45th St., Just off of Hw. 177. Across the stoplight from Abuelita Rosa's (1-40 &177 area)
If you are planning to attend Skate Day on Friday, February 1st, would you please contact Ghislaine Washburn. The more we have the better!
We all pay at the door as we go in. . . . $5-$7 per skater ($5 per skater if we have 40 Skaters).
Any adult w/ a skater under 6 gets to skate for free w/ one paid admission. This includes skates. This may help some of you w/ younger ones.
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A Note from Our Leaders:
When All Is Not Well, Is It Well With My Soul?
This topic has been on my mind all month, and I have wondered if I should do something lighter. However, nothing else comes to mind so I guess this is it. I know this area of my life is always needing a little, or sometimes a lot, more strength.
We all go through bumps in life. Some are small, like a flat tire, getting locked out of the house, or a hectic schedule. Some are bigger, like a child who is struggling with his studies or
his attitude; a conflict with a friend or spouse; or an unexpected expense, a job loss or pay cut, leading to financial struggles. Others seem huge, like a serious illness or the death of someone
we love.
During these trials and temptations the sorrow, pain and trouble is very real. All is not well, but can we, like Horatio Spafford, know in our hearts that “When peace, like a river, attendeth
my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, ‘It is well, it is well with my soul’”?
The story behind this song is one of those HUGE bumps. Not only had the Spafford family lost much of their financial strength when recent heavy real estate investments were wiped out by the Chicago Fire, but they had experienced one of lifes deepest losses. Mrs. Spafford and their four daughters were on a ship that was wrecked and went down in 12 minutes. Only Mrs. Spafford survived. On his way to meet his wife it is thought that Mr. Spafford penned the words to this moving hymn near the sot were his children had drowned. Truly, all was not well. Grief was deep and Sorrows rolled like the waves of the sea he was observing, but he could experience “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding.” Phil. 4:7. As Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
We too can have this peace, but not on our own strength. We need to be walking close to
our Lord and Savior, and leaning on His ever lasting arms. Scriptures as well as hymns and praise songs, good music (which fits with Teresa’s notes last month) comfort us. I don’t want to be trite. I know it is not easy, but it is our real hope.
Remember, it is often that when it is well with our soul, when all is not well that we have our biggest Christian testimony to those whom we know.
“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Eph. 1:2
Jeri Akin
 Geography Fair - Thursday, February 21st
Lakeview Church of Christ,
We will open at 6:30 for set up and will be ready to start visiting
"other" countries at 7:00. If you would still like to participate
please contact Julie Cockroft to sign up for your country. . .
. . . It's NOT too late to be part of the fun of PCHEA's 2008 Geography Fair!!
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. 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.
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