Good Monday afternoon, my friends! I hope everyone's summer is going great. Rhonda and I are already planning next year's activities and keeping up to date on all of the latest info for you guys. We are heading to our leaders' meeting this week at Hope and are getting excited about what is in store.
Is there anything we can do to help you? What would you like to see us repeat or begin this year? Almost game time, people! :)
Also, please be sure to check out the Hope Christian Blog for info on the upcoming Hope Days next month.
Montevallo & Columbiana Area Support Group: HCS~6
Monday, July 22, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
January Required Meeting
It's that time again! Our required January meeting is next Tuesday,
January 22nd at 1pm at the school. Everyone is encouraged to attend
because this is the midpoint of the year and this informative meeting
may remind you of something or let you know about an event you didn't
even have on your radar. It is also so good to see everyone!
That being said, we wanted to let you know that if you have schooled with Hope Christian for 3-5 consecutive years, you may email the school office and request to be excused from this meeting. We would just need to get with you outside of the meeting to check lesson plans or you can send 5 copied pages to the school office for approval. If you have schooled with Hope for more than 5 consecutive years, you can request to be excused from the meeting and you do not have to have lesson plans checked unless you have a question or just want someone to look at them. Again, you must check with the Hope office in order to be excused.
Rhonda and I both have previous obligations at the Calera Library immediately following the meeting on Tuesday (it's almost Fairy Tale Ball time!) so we won't be around after the meeting to chat. However, we can be there early if anyone needs to meet with us for any reason. Just shoot us an email and let us know!
We can't wait to see you all next week!
DonDee & Rhonda
That being said, we wanted to let you know that if you have schooled with Hope Christian for 3-5 consecutive years, you may email the school office and request to be excused from this meeting. We would just need to get with you outside of the meeting to check lesson plans or you can send 5 copied pages to the school office for approval. If you have schooled with Hope for more than 5 consecutive years, you can request to be excused from the meeting and you do not have to have lesson plans checked unless you have a question or just want someone to look at them. Again, you must check with the Hope office in order to be excused.
Rhonda and I both have previous obligations at the Calera Library immediately following the meeting on Tuesday (it's almost Fairy Tale Ball time!) so we won't be around after the meeting to chat. However, we can be there early if anyone needs to meet with us for any reason. Just shoot us an email and let us know!
We can't wait to see you all next week!
DonDee & Rhonda
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Field Trips!
Here is our field trip list. Some of our trips have
a cost, even though we have worked really hard the last couple of years to have
only free field trips. But this year we
have found some great things that we thought were too good to pass up! We do have one other change; there is a
minimum of children registered per trip.
If we do not meet that most of our trips will have to be canceled. So check out your calendars, Read up on the
places and let us know!
You are invited to join other area homeschoolers at
the Alabama Nature Center on Wednesday, September 19th
for the 4th Annual Homeschool Day! The 2012 Homeschool Day at the Alabama
Nature Center is designed for grades K-8 and this year's program will be a fun
filled day starting at 9:00 am and ending at 1:30 pm. Pack a lunch and wear
your play clothes because we WILL get wet, dirty, sweaty and hot! The
cost for the day is only $10.00 per child and $5.00 for adults.
The Alabama Nature Center is a 350 acre outdoor
education facility located a few miles east of I-65 in Millbrook, AL. Our
property offers a variety of landscapes, including forests, streams, fields,
wetlands and ponds, and is all linked by five miles of boardwalks and trails.
If you've never been a visitor to the ANC, or if you've only visited with a
small group, please take this opportunity to join your fellow homeschoolers for
an exciting day in the woods!
For more information: http://www.alabamawildlife.org/alabama-nature-center/
****WE NEED TO PRE-REGISTER ASAP, SO IF YOUR INTERESTED IN GOING
PLEASE LET US KNOW BY 8/27/12, WE WILL NEED THE NAME, AGE AND GRADE OF THE
CHILDREN GOING********
Tuesday, October
23rd at 2:00pm. Montevallo National Cemetery
The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with
final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that
commemorate their service to our Nation. They have a short video and then
we will tour with a docent. This will be
about an hour long. This field trip is
free.
Please RSVP by 10-1-12
Wednesday, November 7th 10 AM- Fort Toulouse Frontier Days –
Wetumpka Alabama
Once a year in November, visitors can enjoy stepping back
in time to what it was like in the period from 1700 to 1820 during Alabama
Frontier Days. See genuine blacksmiths at work, traditional Native American
dances, battle re-enactments and more. Browse the living history exhibits or
tour the 1751 French Fort Toulouse occupied by a full force of authentically
costumer French Colonial Marines or visit the War of 1812 camp set up next to
1814 Fort Jackson. Learn the history of both forts from the Living History
enthusiasts who give their time to inform the public what life was like in a
much harsher times. For more information
check out the website: www.forttoulouse.com
Some
of the demonstrations and events will include:
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Native American
Colonial/Early American
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Admission
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You need to RSVP for this field trip by 10-15-12.
We will not have a field
trip in the month of December, but watch for updates on a Mom’s night out
event!
In January we will be
having our group meeting so we will not have a field trip planned for this
month either.
Monday, February 4th,
10 AM National Weather Service Center Calera Alabama
National Weather Service Calera Alabama. We will be on a guided tour of the facility
and talk about current weather conditions, while also watching it all happen in
their update weather facility. This is a
free trip!
Please RSVP by 1-16-13 for this trip.
Monday, March 18th,
10 AM Aldrich Coal Mine
Museum – Montevallo, Alabama
We went on
this trip about 3 years ago and it was AMAZING.
The gentleman has been on this property and working in this area his
whole life, he has pictures documenting all the changes good and bad. In
1873 Truman Heminway Aldrich leased the Montevallo coal mines and purchased the
mines outright in 1875. He named the surrounding settlement Aldrich.The Museum is housed in the “Company Store” of the former Montevallo Coal Mining Company in Aldrich, and Historic Farrington Hall. As coal and coke production increased the mining company constructed communities around the area. Centrally located were the company stores providing a common gathering place for town residents. There were churches, schools, and fraternal organizations in the community. The town has family dwellings, boarding houses, and retail stores lining the streets. The deductions for company services and payments in scrip frequently undercut a miners pay.
From the end of the 19th century to the 1930′s approximately one-half of all coal miners in Alabama were African-American, and blacks comprised more than 90 percent of convict miners. Segregation among miners existed above ground but underground miners earned equal pay for equal work and endured the same hazards and risks of a dangerous occupation.
The Aldrich Coal Mine Museum features coal mining memorabilia, a mine replica and vintage equipment photographs of the town of Aldrich at its coal-mining peak. Here you will see pictures and artifacts of Aldrich, coal mine, prison, stores, churches and post office. The site has the only coal miner monument in Alabama. The store was built in 1928.
The mine closed in 1942 although the store remained open until 1944.
In the meantime, Emfinger (Museum owner) gives museum guests a guided tour through his own simulated coal mine located inside the company store.
The cost of this trip is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. This trip is for grades 2nd and up!
Please RSVP for this trip by 2-11-13
Monday, April 15th 10 AM-Alabama Recycling Center
The Alabama Environmental Council
organized and still runs the oldest nonprofit recycling center in the
state. It processes close to 2,000 tons of newspaper, glass, plastic, aluminum,
mixed paper and cardboard a year. We helped launch state-wide curbside recycling programs,
promote recycling education in
schools and low-income communities, and operate a toll-free recycling hotline. This tour will last about 45 mins.
For more information: http://www.aeconline.org/recycling/center
This field trip is great
for grades 1st and up, this will be a free trip. Please RSVP by 3-11-13
Monday, July 16, 2012
It's Almost Time!!
Good afternoon! I just wanted to post some info about Hope Day. We are
privileged to have a great building to do things in now, but it's still
not big enough to hold everyone at one time. So, we are doing things a
little different this year. There are going to be 4 different Hope Days,
with different groups meeting each day. Our group meets on August 16th
at our school office located in Pelham. We have our leader meeting a
couple of weeks before that so I should have more detailed information
then. For now, mark your calendars for Thursday, August 16th! Can't wait
to see you all then!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
So You Think You Can Debate?
Well, whether you think you can or not, these debate workshops taught by experienced debater and coach Isaac Lichlyter* will help you learn and hone the skills needed to participate in competitive team policy debate. Parents, whether your student is totally new to debate or simply looking to take the next step, these workshops will provide them with the instruction and hands on experience they need.
Two separate workshops for both novices and advanced debaters will be held at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, during the week of June 25. The first workshop, a 1 day class for new debaters, will take place on Monday, June 25 from 9 AM – 3 PM. This workshop will cover:
- Speaking in public
- How to write an affirmative case/negative brief
- How to flow (take notes during) a debate round
- How to persuasively present an argument
- Basic research techniques
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to practice applying the concepts discussed by participating in an informal debate round.
The second workshop is geared towards students who have been debating for at least 2 years (going into their 3rd year) although exceptions may be given on a case by case basis. This workshop will be held June 26-27 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Topics to be discussed include:
- How to sharpen your Cross-Examination skills
- How to effectively use evidence
- Negative organization and strategies
- Non-traditional case structures
- Resolutional Analysis (A laptop computer is not required, but would be helpful)
The price is $45/student for the beginner workshop and $70/student for the advanced workshop (Family discounts may be offered for families with multiple students)
Registration is limited to the first 20 participants!!
* Isaac Lichlyter competed in NCFCA Team Policy debate for 5 years. During his senior year of high-school, Isaac served as a student assistant for the Contenders Speech and Debate Club in Birmingham. While in college, he has also served as an assistant coach for the Memphis Debate Club. Isaac is a 2-time NCFCA Region 7 Team Policy Debate champion as well as an NCFCA National Team Policy Debate semi-finalist. He has earned numerous speaking awards including 9th place at the 2007 NCFCA National Tournament and 11th at the 2009 NCFCA National Tournament. For the past two years, Isaac has contributed to NCFCA's The Source.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Second Semester Events
It was so good to see some of you at the January Teacher Meeting! For those who were able to exempt...we missed you!! I hope everything is going great so far for you all in this second semester. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, we are only an email/phone call away. And now...drum roll please...presenting our second semester line up! Since these events are free (with the exception of a nominal fee for the trolley ride...see the first field trip below), we are so hoping that all of you will be able to join us! Be sure to click on the links below for more information.
When: Friday, February 24, 2012 at 9:30am
When: Friday, February 24, 2012 at 9:30am
What: Part One: Touch of History Tour Students will learn the cultural, economic, and social aspects of Alabama Indians, lifestyles of 19th and 20th century Alabamians, and Alabama’s military history. Students will also gain an appreciation for artifacts and archival documents. Students will be rotated through various sections of museum. Each section will include a touch cart or similar hands-on opportunities.
Cost: Free (tour); $1 per person (Trolley Ride)
Where: Begin at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130 (Meet outside the front of the building). www.archives.alabama.gov
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, February 14th to Rhonda or DonDee
When: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 9:45am
What: Van-guided Tour of the Shelby County Landfill Come learn interesting facts about our local landfill. The tour guide assured us that we would leave ther wondering and changing things about our lives.
Cost: Free
Where: Shelby County Landfill, Hwy 70 between Calera and Columbiana
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, February 28th to Rhonda or DonDee
When: Friday, April 20th at 9:30am
What: Tour of Historic Brierfield Ironworks Park A park ranger will guide us through all the history and fill us with the wonder that comes along with being a part of history. **Please dress correctly for this event. We will be walking!! Some areas will be rocky!!**
Cost: Free
Where: Brierfield Ironworks Park, 240 Furnace Parkway, Brierfield, AL 35035
RSVP Deadline: March 27th to Rhonda or DonDee
When: Friday, May 11th at 1:00pm
What: Park Day!! Just a time to hang out and enjoy each other. Bring outdoor toys and be prepared to have fun!
Cost: Free
Where: Orr Park, Montevallo, AL
RSVP Deadline: None! Hope to see you there!
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