Sep. 5, 2008
FREE rummage sale
|
Donation/Rummage Sale!
Friday & Saturday, September 5 & 6
8am - 5 pm
423 Fancher Rd (Hwy H), Racine
Huge, multi-family event.
Most items are free with any cash donation to Lakeshore Christian Homeschool Athletics!
Concessions and baked good also available for sale.
Pony Rides on Saturday!
Over 30 families have contributed to the sale, thousands of items including clothing, household, toys, books, games, sports equipment, furniture and much, much more!
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 5, 2008
For those looking for options for higher education....
Dear Home School Groups and Counselors,
I’m Scott Thompson, the admissions officer for the “Flying Badgers” at
Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Edgewood College, UW-Madison, and
UW-Whitewater. Now is the time for students in “senior” status to apply
for Air Force ROTC scholarships. Air Force ROTC has a great High-School
Scholarship Program (HSSP). These scholarships can pay full tuition,
$900/year for books, as well as a $300 to $500 (rises from freshman to
senior) monthly tax-free stipend. Upon college graduation, the student
is commissioned an Air Force Officer in one of many career fields.
It is my goal to get our scholarship opportunities to all qualified
students. And that is where I need your help. There are too many high
school seniors (especially home schooled seniors) who have never heard
of the Air Force ROTC HSSP as a means to fund college expenses. As you
know, home schooled students tend to rate very high academically as
compared to the public schools and can be very competitive for these
scholarships. If you’re interested in applying please visit
www.afrotc.com <http://www.afrotc.com/>. There is however, a *December
1^st application deadline* each year. I should note that a student need
not be on scholarship to enroll in the ROTC program and be commissioned
into the Air Force.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at
scthompson3@wisc.edu scthompson3@wisc.edu> or (608) 262-3440.
Thanks for your time and help.
Sincerely,
*SCOTT C. THOMPSON, Capt, USAF*
Unit Admissions Officer
Air Force ROTC - DET 925
University of Wisconsin-Madison/Whitewater
Edgewood College
Maranatha Bible Baptist College
(608) 262-3440
http://www.wisc.edu/afrotc/
*"Do Something Amazing"* |
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 4, 2008
Washington County Pet Expo
Saturday, Sept. 6 - 2008
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 - 2008
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Washington County Pet Expo is a pet lovers paradise. You can shop for your favorite pet or pet lover at more than 40 pet industry vendor booths. Enjoy entertaining and educational demonstrations throughout the event. Meet pet industry professionals including specialties such as grooming, training, boarding facilities and rescue organizations.
**Only Pets Participating in the Events may attend the Pet Expo.
Many Vendors will have pets available for interaction.**
Event Location:
Washington County Fair Park
3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095
Admission
Adult Ticket = $7.00 at the Door
Children under 12 are Free
Click Here for $2.00 Admission Discount Coupon
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 4, 2008
Library Sale
|
Franklin Public Library Annual Book Sale
 Friday, September 5th 10 am - 5pm
Saturday, September 6th 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 7th 1pm - 4 pm
9151 Loomis Rd., Franklin WI
414-425-8214 |
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 4, 2008
MATC to Host Community Safety Day Sept. 27
Kathleen Hohl
Director of Public Relations
(414) 297-6208, hohlk@matc.edu
MATC to Host Community Safety Day Sept. 27
at Oak Creek Campus
OAK CREEK, Wis. (Sept. 2, 2008) – Milwaukee Area Technical College will host Community Safety Day Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Oak Creek Campus, 6665 S. Howell Ave. More than 20 local, state and federal agencies will have exhibit booths at the free, public event.
Special presentations include:
Iris scans and fingerprinting of children by the Milwaukee County Sherriff’s Department;
Car seat and bicycle safety tips by City of Milwaukee Police Department;
Preventing identity theft by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the State of Wisconsin Office of Privacy Protection;
An appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog;
Tips for senior safety by the Wauwatosa Police Department.
MATC Protective Services faculty and students will conduct demonstrations and tours of their facilities, including the firearms facility, burn house, and emergency medical services equipment.
Other agencies participating in Community Safety Day include: American Red Cross, Child Abuse Prevention Fund, Franklin Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control, Milwaukee County Department of Aging, Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services, Milwaukee County Emergency Management, Oak Creek Fire and Police departments, Task Force on Family Violence, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Humane Society.
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 3, 2008
International Kite Festival
The 30th Annual Time Warner Cable Frank Mots International Kite Festival will be held on Saturday, September 13th,& Sunday September 14th, 2008, in Veterans Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront from 10:00 am until 5:00Pm Saturday and 10:00 am until 5:00pm on Sunday.
Featured performers include Chicago Fire, feraturing Eric Wolfe, the new Revolution Kite Flying Team...IQUAD, featuring John Barresi. Mots also will feature Josh and Zack Gordon, Charlie Sotich, Team Pegasus, Dan Newman, Paul Koepke, Paula Schenk, Mike Delfar, Ann Brinnehl, & Donna Schenk as Mrs Kite Lady, and the kites of Yves LaForest. Yves Laforest will feature 2 GIANT Octopi kites flying high over Milwaukee.
The Caribou Coffee Grand Launch of around 500 kites will take place directly at noon. The professional kite teams will start performing at 12:30 pm followed by the Radio Disney Kids Mad Dash at around 2:00. See Roscoe from the Milwaukee Admirals, and Bango from the Bucks.
Kites are available for sale from Gift of Wings located in Veterans Park, online and in Franklin, WI. Johnsonville Brats, Palermos Pizza, and Eisenberg Hotdogs, along with plenty of other great food items will also be sold at Mots.
For more information, call Scott Fisher at 414/425-9993 or Jeff Kataoka at 414/277-9121. www.giftofwings.com
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 3, 2008
"Rummage Tracker"
Sep. 3, 2008
Milwaukee County Free Days
Enjoy free admission to Milwaukee County attractions!
Complimentry admission to Milwaukee County Residents only with a valid photo ID on the following days:
 |
|
Free every Wednesday
(excludes special exhibits) |
 |
|
Free every Monday
$1 off admission adult prices on Tuesday - Sunday |
 |
|
Free every Monday from 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
(excluding major holidays) |
 |
|
Free Days for 2008:
January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, November 1, & December 6
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day
|
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 3, 2008
Free Days at Chicago Museums
Please note: Free day policies may change from time to time, so please check with the museum for the latest information. Check out this web site for links to museums, maps and general information for each Museum.
MONDAYS
Adler Planetarium
312-922-STAR
Sept. 11 - Dec. 19
Field Museum
312-922-9410)
Sept. 11 - Oct. 31
Chicago Children's Museum
312-527-1000
First Mon. of every month for children 15 and under
Chicago History Museum
312-642-4600
9:30 - 4:30 (closed until Sept. 30)
Shedd Aquarium
312-939-2438
Sept. - Nov.
Museum of Science and Industry
773-684-1414
Sep 11 - Nov. 21; Nov. 23; Dec. 24
TUESDAYS
Adler Planetarium
312-922-STAR
Sept. 11 - Dec. 19
Field Museum
312-922-9410
Sept. 11 - Oct. 31
Shedd Aquarium
312-939-2438
Sept. - Nov.
Museum of Science and Industry
773-684-1414
Sep 11 - Nov. 21
Museum of Contemporary Art 312-280-2660
5 pm - 8 pm
International Museum of Surgical
Science
312-642-6502
10 am - 4 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Clarke House Museum
312-326-1480
12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
Glessner House Museum
312-326-1480
12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
THURSDAYS
The Art Institute of Chicago
312-443-3600
June 3 – Labor Day 5 pm – 9 pm; Throughout the year 5 pm – 8 pm
Chicago Children's Museum
312-527-1000
5 pm - 8 pm
The Notebaert Nature Museum 773-755-5100
Special exhibitions 9 am - 4:30 pm
Museum of Science and Industry
773-684-1414
Nov. 23
FRIDAYS
Spertus Museum
312-322-1747
1 pm - 3 pm*
The Art Institute of Chicago
312- 443-3600
June 3 - Labor Day 5 pm - 9 pm
SUNDAYS
DuSable Museum of African American History
773-947-0600
12 pm - 5 pm
Museum of Science and Industry
773-684-1414
Dec. 24
FREE EVERYDAY
Art Institute of Chicago
Free admission Feb. 1 - 21; children under 12 admitted free year-round
Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Public Library/Harold Washington Library Center
City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
The Field Museum
Free general admission Aug. 26 - 31
Gallery 37 - 5th Floor Galleries
Jane Adams Hull-House Museum
Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Notebaert Nature Museum
Free general admission, cost for exhibits
Oriental Institute Museum
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
|
Permanent Link
|
Sep. 1, 2008
Kids Eat Free.....
& Kids Eat FREE Restaurants!
Ponderosa Steak House......kids 12 & under eat free on Mondays from 4-10PM
Fazoli's - on Tuesday 5-8Pm get 99 cent kids meal w/adult entree.
Search for more deals in your area: www.kidsmealdeals.com |
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 27, 2008
Community Health Education classes at Froedtert
Froedtert Hospital regularly schedules educational classes, workshops and screenings to help you enhance your health and lifestyle. They also sponsor more than 40 support groups, and provide support or sponsor a variety of events in the community.
In most cases the classes are free of charge and many feature physicians from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Classes are either are held in the Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa or at Small Stones, 17145 W Bluemound Road, Brookfield.
From each class description, a link may be available to you to register through our online registration form. If there is not a link or if you have any questions, please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666. All class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Website: froedtert.com/classes
Sampling of classes:
-
Do you have trouble sleeping, concentrating or relaxing? Learn stress-reducing exercises including guided visualization, breathing and finger holds to help calm you. Join us for this renewing experience!
-
The AARP Driver Safety Program is a refresher course designed for motorists age 50 and older. Learn to adjust your skills and compensate for changes that occur with aging, such as reduced hearing, flexibility and reaction time.
-
Learn what your health screening numbers (e.g., blood pressure and cholesterol) should be, what they mean and when you should be concerned.
-
Free blood pressure screenings and body fat assessments.
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, along with the American Heart Association, are pleased to offer this free "Family & Friends CPR Anytime Personal Learning Program" on Saturday, September 20, at Miller Park. This program allows the public to learn the core skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in just 22 minutes! Other family-oriented activities will be available. The Family & Friends CPR Anytime kits are provided courtesy of A.O. Smith Foundation, Inc. For more information or to register, please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 27, 2008
Fall Writing Classes in West Bend, WI
Fall Writing Classes in West Bend, WI
6-week Session, Tuesdays October 7 - Nov. 18, 2008
(no class on Nov. 11)
9:00-11:00am. High School Research Paper
11:15am-1:15pm. High School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits
1:30-3:30pm. Middle School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits
High School Research Paper, 8th to 12th grade. 9:00-11:00am. Topic is chosen by the
student and can correlate with units of study. Students will go through the entire process
of writing a research paper, from compiling research and note cards to developing a thesis
statement, outline, and bibliography to writing, revising, and editing. The Six Traits will be
the criteria of effective writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency,
conventions). Students will do the bulk of the work at home and conference with the
teacher each week to get feedback and guidance. Some class time will be given for work
as well. Students will also share and critique papers to aide in the revision process.
High School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits, 8th to 12th grade. 11:15am-
1:15pm. Students will write several five-paragraph essays, implementing the Six Traits of
good writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency, conventions). Modes include
personal narrative, opinion, compare/contrast, and persuasive, from a list of topics.
Students will learn to assess each other's work in class in order to aide the revision
process. Therefore, students will sometimes be asked to make copies of their work for
class assessment. Homework: write one essay, critique one essay, and revise one essay per
week, 2-3 hours, depending on the student. Revision begins in Week 3. Bring a bag lunch,
if necessary.
Middle School Writers Workshop: Introduction to the Six Traits, 6th to 9th grade. 1:30-
3:30pm. Students will write several five-paragraph essays, implementing the Six Traits of
good writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, fluency, conventions). Modes include
personal narrative, opinion, compare/contrast, and persuasive, from a list of topics.
Students will learn to assess each other's work in class in order to aide the revision
process. Therefore, students will sometimes be asked to make copies of their work for
class assessment. Homework: write one essay, critique one essay, and revise one essay per
week, 2-3 hours, depending on the student. Revision begins in Week 3.
General Information:
Instructor: Laura DeNooyer-Moore, BA in Education, fourteen years of teaching/tutoring
experience from 4th to 12th grade, including eight years at Heritage Christian School in
West Allis.
Location: West Bend, specific location TBA
Number of students: four minimum, twelve maximum per class
Cost: $85.00 per student per six-week class, to be paid on the first day of class
Registration deadline: Friday, September 12
Homework: Varies, depending on the class (see class descriptions)
Resource/Materials needed: 2-pocket folder, red pen, blue pen, spiral notebook, 3-ring binder, and access to a word processor for typing and revising essays. Students will be asked to bring copies of work for class assessment 2-3 times.
Prerequisite: A general working knowledge of basic grammar, sentence, and paragraph
structure.
***Detailed feedback from the instructor is given in each writing class.
References: Beth Kuhn (262) 636-5748
Janet Knapp (262) 970-9867
Marian Harper (414) 475-1670
Judy McNamara (262) 255-9056
Pamela Piquette (262) 366-5804
Rachel Inouye (262) 549-1580
Registration begins August 25.
Please call 262-547-1712 or e-mail lauradenooyermoore@yahoo.com by Friday, September 12, 2008. |
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 25, 2008
Homeschool Days at Discovery World
Discovery World Homeschool Day....enjoy interactive science & technology labs. For children ages 7-9, 10-12 & 13-18 years.
- September 16, 2008
- November 13, 2008
Go to www.discoveryworld.org for complete lab & show descriptions or call 414-765-8625 to register or with questions.
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 25, 2008
Specials at Walgreens
I found these 'back-to-school' specials at my local Walgreens.......check walgreens.com to see if a location near you has similar offers. While you're online, sign up for their free email updates - I get special offers each week in my inbox. Last week a coupon to save $5 off a $20 purchase. This week is get 50 prints for $5......check it out!
- Teachers save an extra 15% off entire purchase every Wednesday until Sept 10.
- Free child ID card & photo the week of Aug 24th
- During month of Aug, bring in a photo of your child heading "off to school" and get a value pack of pictures for $4.99 (includes one 8X10, two 5X7 and four 4X6)
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 23, 2008
20% at off Half Price Books
Aug. 20, 2008
Freebie of the day
Want an Advance "Heads Up" so you don't miss any
upcoming HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE OF THE DAY giveaways?
We can do that for you! Just subscribe to our "Homeschool Freebies HEADS UP" list and we'll send you an email about the upcoming week's freebies each and every MONDAY morning, so you can make sure you get the ones you want! Simply fill out the form below and be sure to respond to the confirmation email you'll receive:
Use this link if above doesn't work :)
http://www.wholesomechildhood.com/join/
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 20, 2008
FREE Open House Webinar
Aug. 20, 2008
CHEA Fundraiser @ Barnes & Noble stores
|
Hello, friends,
I am writing to let you know that this SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, Barnes and Noble is hosting a Bookfair to support Wisconsin CHEA.
The Barnes and Noble locations that are taking part in our bookfair are:
MADISON EAST
MADISON WEST
BROOKFIELD
GREENFIELD
MAYFAIR
RACINE
All day long, from opening to closing, anything you purchase at Barnes and Noble (excluding gift cards, memberships, magazine subscriptions or textbooks -- workbooks and home school books are not considered textbooks) will be counted towards a donation that will be given to CHEA by Barnes & Noble.
Remember that if you are a CHEA supporter, and have the CHEA identification card, you can use that to also get a discount as a teacher at Barnes & Noble.
Attached to this email is a voucher that you can download and print. Please take this to the store with you on Saturday when you shop. This will be an easy way for them to credit your purchase to the CHEA donation.
Don't worry if you can't print the voucher, or get to the store and find out you have forgotten the voucher. If so, simply tell the clerk that you want your purchase to be counted in towards the Wisconsin CHEA donation.
So, please, get out to Barnes and Noble this Saturday and show your support of Wisconsin CHEA. Store hours are normally 9 am to 10 pm on Saturdays. You may check with your local store to confirm these hours.
Also, please spread the word-- anyone can help us out with this bookfair donation-- they do not need to be homeschoolers. Anyone shopping at one of the Barnes & Noble locations listed in this email may ask to have their purchase credited to the Wisconsin CHEA donation.
REMEMBER-- this offer is good ONLY this SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008!!
Thank you for your continued support and prayers!!
Jan Gnacinski
Wisconsin CHEA
|
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 19, 2008
DPI-1206 forms are in the mail.....
What are the requirements for homeschooling in Wisconsin? The main requirements are:
- Provide at least 875 hours of instruction each school year.
- Provide sequential progressive curriculum for the required subjects of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science and Health.
- Submit form PI-1206 to the Department of Education informing the state of your intentions to homeschool to meet the required compulsory attendance law by October 15.
|
Permanent Link
|
Aug. 19, 2008
Master Studios
Master Studios is a series of studio offerings for children and young adults. These classes are taught by professionals who have a passion for creative education.
The highly trained teachers in each studio are excited to work with you and your children. We will offer the following studios:
Art Studio
Drama Studio
Latin Studio
Math Tutoring
Music Studio
Piano Studio
Science & Spanish Studio
At the end of each semester there will be an “Evening of Entertainment” for the students to share what they have experienced with family and friends.
See website for detailed studio descriptions & registration information: http://www.geocities.com/mastersstudios/
Thank you for registering early!! Most class sizes are limited and it is important for our teachers to prep and purchase adequate supplies and material in advance.
For more information please call Betsy Ballmann at (262)524-9694 or e-mail us at bb.ballmann@att.net
Fall Semester 2008
Classes held September 8 through December 9, 2008
Evening of Entertainment-student performances-December 1st, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.
All studios will be held at:
First Presbyterian Church
810 N. East Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186 |
Permanent Link
|
|
