St. Louis Homeschoolers

August 30th,  2007

Information can be found on the following events and programs.

1) HOMESCHOOLING 101 - Seminar Offered by Cathy Mullins
2) Homeschool Ice Skating Sessions at The Summit Center in Chesterfield
3) Homeschool Ice Skating Sessions at Kirkwood Ice Skating Rink
4) The Mid-County YMCA Offering a Homeschool Aquatics & Fitness Class
5) Homeschool Speech and Debate Club Open House
6) The Young Artists, "Glorifying God through Art" workshop.
7) Leftovers, Inc., Open House and Half Price Days for Home School Community
8) Hoops Night & Tryouts for the Homeschool Knights
9) SCCHE - St. Charles Christian Home Educators Learning Centers and Classes - 10) Advance Screening Opportunities for "The Business of Being Born"
11) The "Unconventional Online Homeschool Convention - from Jim Hodges
12) Greek Festival at St. Nicholas
13) Homeschool Game Day at St. Charles Library
14) City Museum Fall Circus Classes - Free Trial Class and Registrations
15) Former Islamic Terrorist, Kamal Saleem to Speak at the Pillar.
16) Homeschool Wetlands Class at the Nature Institute
17) "Can You Dig It?" Archaeology Program for Middle School Students
18) Homeschool Weekend at Silver Dollar City





1) HOMESCHOOLING 101 - Seminar Offered by Cathy Mullins

The following Seminar is being offered by Cathy Mullins, leader of the SHARE group. If you are new to homeschooling, or even just new to the community, I encourage you to join Cathy on September 4th as she will be providing invaluable information on homeschooling. Just make sure you register in advance. Laura

HOMESCHOOLING 101

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• State Homeschool Laws
• Record Keeping
• Setting up a Schedule
• Curriculum Choices
• Teaching/learning styles
• Time for Question & Answers
Sponsered by S.H.A.R.E.
(St. Louis Homeschooling Activities, Resources & Encouragement)
and School Days Bookstore

7 pm to 10 pm
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
School Days Bookstore
8980 Watson Road
Crestwood, MO 63126
(located at Watson Rd. and Grant Rd., 1/2 mile east of Crestwood Mall)

The seminar is free!
Please e-mail your RSVP to info@schooldaysbookstore.com.
REMINDER: Check out our used books ONLINE at
www.schooldaysbookstore.com


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2) Homeschool Ice Skating Sessions at The Summit Center in Chesterfield

The Summit Center in Chesterfield will be offering a home school skate on Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The cost is $5 with free skate rental. They are also offering 5 week basic and intermediate skating lessons on Thursdays for $55. This costs includes 1/2 hour group lesson, skate rental, and free-skate session.
Basic lessons will be from 11:00 am till 11:30am for ages 5 and up. The intermediate will be from 11:30 till 12:00. Both are during the home school skate. Lessons begin Oct 4 and Nov 8.
For questions or registration information contact:
Melody Carper
636-537-4200 ext 3012
melody@summit-center.com

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3) Homeschool Ice Skating Sessions at Kirkwood Ice Skating Rink

Beginning Friday, 7 September, 2007, from 12:30 to 2:00, and every non-holiday Friday until the end of the season, the Kirkwood Recreation Station Ice Rink will offer homeschoolers a flat entry fee of $2.75, for the public skating session, not including skate rental. This offer is not advertised, so homeschoolers must tell the
cashier that they want the homeschooler admission. Also available is a punchcard good for 10 sessions for the price of 9 at the $2.75 price, bringing the cost for 10 sessions down to under $2.50 per session.

In previous years, Tuesdays were also opened to homeschoolers, but as of yet, this year they will not be. However, the manager did say he may open Tuesdays for homeschoolers later in the year if there appears to be more interest than was shown last year. Public skating times on Tuesdays are from 11:00 to 1:00.

http://www.ci.kirkwood.mo.us/parks/rink/main.htm

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4) The Mid-County (Brentwood) YMCA Offering a Homeschool Aquatics & Fitness Class

The Mid-County (Brentwood) YMCA is again offering a Homeschool Aquatics and Fitness class this year. It will be held on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm. There are two age groups: 3-8 years old and 9 years old and up. Each group participates in a 45-minute swim class and a 45-minute PE class each week. The cost for non-members is $45 per child for each 7-week program cycle. The first class is on Sept. 11, but you can enroll at the beginning of any program cycle. For more information, contact the Mid-County YMCA at 962-9450 or www.ymcastlouis.org and select the Mid-County location.

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5) Homeschool Speech and Debate Club Open House

Homeschool Speech and Debate Club Open House
7:00 pm, Tues. Aug. 28
Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church lecture hall
(Twin Oaks in located at the intersection of Big Bend and 141)

Join us as we make plans for another stimulatng, challenging year of
speech and debate training for junior and senior highschoolers. Come
and learn about our outstanding programs such as:

*Team Policy Debate
*Dramatic/Comedic Interpretation
*Original Oratory
*Extemporaneous Speech
*Apologetics
*Expository Presentations

There will be special classes for younger students with emphasis on
speech and dramatics. For more information, contact Beth Unger at
(314)434-6138 or sandbunger@aol.com

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6) The Young Artists, "Glorifying God through Art" workshop.

Since the Winter of 2002 'The YOUNG ARTISTS' has been an outreach program
and ministry in the form of art classes & exhibits.
Fall Workshop / Theme: 'Mustard Seed & Mustard Tree'
Painting & Imprinting on Canvas / in reflection of Luke 13:18-19
LOCATION: Indian Trails Public County Library
8400 Delport Drive
Vinita Park, MO
COST: $10 registration fee & supplies
CLASS SIZE: 15 (grades 3rd - 12th)
ALL SESSIONS 2pm - 4pm
Seven consecutive Fridays / Starting Oct. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Nov. 2nd, Nov. 9th
November 16th (class exhibit & reception)
Spring Workshop Schedule will be available on Nov. 16th
Month of December - Public Library Exhibit (optional)
To register and receive supply list e-mail Jane Fetsch at theyoungartists@sbcglobal.net
or call 314-429-2369
You are welcome to share this information with your friends. Thank you for your interest.

Lord's blessings to you.

Sincerely,

Jane Fetsch

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7) Leftovers, Inc., Open House and Half Price Days for Home School Community

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
As most of you know, we tried to obtain funding from various sources this past year that would have provided the same benefit to the home school community as we are able to provide to the teachers in both public and private schools. We were unsuccessful, however, we will continue to push for this funding in the future.

In order to familiarize the home school community with the benefits of Leftovers, etc., and to thank you for your support, we are establishing quarterly "HALF PRICE DAYS FOR THE HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY". At the expense of Leftovers, etc., all home school educators may receive 50% off of two $4.00 bags or one $7.00 bag during these events.

We invite you to attend our first HOME SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, September 6, from 1:00-7:00pm.

If you know of a home school parent that does not know about Leftovers, etc., please pass this invitation on so they, too, may visit us and take advantage of our resources.

We will have refreshments available throughout the day.
In order to receive the discount, please be sure to bring documentation that shows you are involved in the home school movement. Your name will be placed on our database for future reference so you will not have to show documentation during future events.

For directions, please call during our regular hours of operation: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu - 1-7pm; Sat 9-3.

We look forward to renewing old, and making new, friendships.
I personally want to thank you for your support over the years.


Sandy O'Dell
Executive Director
Leftovers, etc.
1759a Scherer Parkway
St. Charles, MO 63303
636-946-9779



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8) Hoops Night & Tryouts for the homeschool Knights varsity and Junior High/JV squads

There will be a free basketball Hoops Night and TRYOUT for the home school Knights team varsity and Junior High/JV squads on Thursday, August 30th, from 7-9pm at West County Assembly of God.

We are asking all players that would like to try out for the team this year to make every effort to participate.

Thanks, God bless you, and Go Knights

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9) SCCHE - St. Charles Christian Home Educators Learning Centers and Classes - From Margaret Porch.

SCCHE Learning Center - new class - High School Biology - one year class with lab

A full year high school biology class has been added to the Learning Center class schedule, replacing a semester Biology class that was originally scheduled, but ended up being cancelled. The class will be utilizing the book Biology: A Search for Order in Complexity, published by Christian Liberty Press. The class is scheduled at 9:00 am on Tuesday mornings, although some classes may need to start at 8:30 due to longer labs. A second class, starting at 11:00, is being considered as well. I (Margaret) will be the facilitator of the class and will be available after the class, and before the second class (if one is necessary) to answer questions. Although this is very last minute, the text is great and I am looking forward to teaching the class.
Check out http://www.scche-mo.com/fallsemester07.htm or go to www.scche-mo.com and click on the "About the Learning Center" link for complete info on this class (class description and info on how to register). Description includes an overview of the book being used. . Descriptions of the class can be found by scrolling down below the grid layout to the area subtitled "Science."
I will not be teaching the first week of class (parathyroid surgery), but I have made arrangements for that week. Students will be sent home with textbooks and assignments for the week (I will purchase all the textbooks ahead of time). I will have a syllabus completed and sent to all participating parents before the start of the class.


SCCHE Learning Center - Space Still Available This Fall.

Here is a list of the other classes in the Learning Center with space left - some more space than others. Note that the art classes have been cancelled (please do not confuse these art classes with the classes at Monday's at Grace which will be in full swing!).
Check out http://www.scche-mo.com/fallsemester07.htm or go to www.scche-mo.com and click on the "About the Learning Center" link for complete info on the classes and their instructors and on how to register. Descriptions of the classes can be found below the grid layout.
ACT Prep
Algebra 1
Beginning Art
Colonial History
Intermediate Spanish
Spanish 2
Literature - Ages 6-9
Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication
Native American History
Geometry
Spanish 2 - Mid school/High School
American Revolution - Ages 9-13
Survey of the New Testament - 12 and up
Science - Ages 7-10
Writing for Middle School - Ages 11-13
Literary. Circles - Ages 9-12


SCCHE Art Classes - Mondays at Grace - sent by Paula Wagner.
ART CLASS SIGN-UP Reminder! Monday's at Grace Art Classes have a few more openings left in each class so sign -up now!
Registration ends Aug. 28 - Classes begin Sept. 10.
For info on the classes, go to: http://www.scche-mo.com/Art_class_registration.htm For a registration form, go to http://www.scche-mo.com/ArtForm.pdf or just go to www.scche-mo.com and click on the appropriate links for the Mondays at Grace art classes.

SCCHE Visual Manna Fall Workshops
Visual Manna workshops will be held the first Friday in October (I don't have the date in front of me) at Grace Community Chapel. Phebe Martin will be at Tuesday's meeting with sign ups and further details. Details will also be posted on the web after they have been finalized.


** Just as a reminder, all SCCHE programs require membership in the SCCHE group.

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10) Advance Screening Opportunities for "The Business of Being Born" from Diana Hopkins

If you are receiving this email it means that we have been in touch at some point over the past three years while making our documentary "The Business of Being Born." We are thrilled to announce that the film has been bought for North American distribution by New Line Cinema and Netflix/Red Envelope! The film will have a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and 11 other cities beginning in October 2007.

We have arranged a way to "lease" advance copies of the film to individuals and organizations over the next 3 months. You can host a screening as a big fundraising event for your organization or just to raise awareness in your community or University. It could be in a professional theater or in your home - the idea is just to get it out there and get people talking!

The time window is ideally September, October or November 2007, but screenings could happen later as well. For more information go to TheBusinessofBeingBorn.com.

…. Note: Diana Hopkins is arranging to host a screening in Union, Missouri. More information to follow.

Ricki and Abby

Ricki Lake, Executive Producer
Abby Epstein, Director & Producer
info@TheBusinessofBeingBorn.com


11) The "Unconventional Online Homeschool Convention - from Jim Hodges

Hello Everybody!
Starting right...Now!...I'm making all of my convention specials available to you just in time for the new school year. I've never done this before, but I thought I'd at least give it a try. You can click here and go right now if you want to join in!
http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com .

As I mentioned in my email to you last week, it occurred to me that you might not have been able to take advantage of those great Homeschool Convention Specials....while you were actually at the convention!

Maybe you had already blown your budget. Maybe you didn't quite make it all the way through the convention hall. Maybe I didn't even make it to your convention at all - I was in some other state that weekend. (I did do 18 conventions this year!) Or maybe you didn't make it to the convention yourself. Well, now is your chance to take advantage of the following great Convention Specials from the comfort of your own home:

1. Buy both "You Are There" Old Time Radio Show MP3 CDs (World
History and U.S. History) for $35 - retail is $50 - Save 30%!

2. Buy all 3 Lamplighter Publishing "Boys of Grit" MP3 CDs for
$45, and I'll give you "True Stories of Great Americans for Young
Americans," no charge - total retail is $78 - Save 43%!

3. Buy any 4 of my unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty
historical novels on MP3 CDs for $75 - retail is $100 - Save 25%!

4. Buy any 6 Henty CDs for only $90 - retail is $150 - Save 40%!

5. Buy all 11 Henty CDs for $150 - retail is $225 - Save 46%!

6. Buy 1 of everything (both Old Time Radio CDs, all 4 Lamplighter
CDs, and all 11 Hentys) for $200 - retail is $403 - Save 51%!
Well, I suspect that if you saw one or the other of these specials at the convention, you would have considered at least one of them. Maybe more than one! So here's your chance. Click on over to http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com …and take your pick!

Remember, these are all MP3 file format CDs. They will play just fine on your computer CD drive, laptop, DVD player, XBox, PS2, or MP3 compatible CD players available at most "big box" stores, like Circuit City, Target, or Best Buy.
If you choose one of the Henty CD specials, you'll need to type in the titles you want in the space provided. Otherwise you might just be surprised at what you get!

I hope you like this. I've never done it before, don't know how it will go, and don't know if I'll ever do it again. And please, feel free to forward these emails on to any friends, relatives, or support groups you think might also be interested.

They will thank you!


With Hope in Him,
Jim Hodges
Jim Hodges Audio Books
20601 SE 74th Street
Newalla, OK 74857
http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com
(405) 391-5762

PS: At the bottom of the Home page there is a link to "Our Young
Folks Josephus Part I" the dramatic retelling of many Old
Testament stories by the famed Jewish historian. Complete with
sound effects and musical interludes (although not included in the
sale) it is available if you'd like to include it in your order.


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12) Greek Festival at St. Nicholas
Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, 11 am - 8 pm
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
4967 Forest Park Ave. at Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Homeschool Dad, Perry Robinson, is conducting tours!
For information: (314) 361-6924 or
http://www.sngoc.org/GreekFest/default.htm

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13) Homeschool Game Day at St. Charles Library
Thursday, September 6, 2007, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
St. Charles City-County Library, Kathryn Linnemann Branch
2323 Elm Street, St. Charles, MO (corner of Elm & Duchesne)
A reminder that this is a SECULAR (non-religious) event. Please
feel free to bring your board games or card games - just make sure you
are able to keep track of whose is whose while there. The COST: FREE!

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14) City Museum Fall Circus Classes - Free Trial Class and Registrations

Circus Office at City Museum, 701 North 15th Street, St Louis MO 63103
Week of September 10, 2007 - FREE TRIAL CLASSES - must call to reserve
space.

Fall Session (15 Week): September 17th - January 27th
NO CLASS November 12 - November 25th (Thanksgiving and Circus Harmony
Break).

NO CLASS December 24th - January 6th (Winter and New Year Break)

Classes include: Aerial Fabric; Adult Clown; Homeschool Basic Circus; Homeschool Tumbling; Youth Trapeze; Basic Circus Arts I; Aerial Lyra & Spanish Web; Adult Magic; Adult Trapeze; Basic Circus Arts II; Family Juggling; Intermediate Circus Arts; Youth Magic; Tumbling; and Youth Clown . Check the website for days and times.

When you are ready to register you can register online at www.circusday.org ; or you can obtain registration forms, complete them and mail them to Circus Day Foundation, Attn: Mullins, 3340 Oxford Ave, St Louis, MO 63143; or you can fill out the forms and deliver them to the Circus Office at City Museum, 701 North 15th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Circus Day Foundation is St. Louis' only circus school and social circus program. Circus Day Foundation is internationally recognized for their excellent training programs and inspirational shows. For more information, contact J. Mullins at Circus Day Foundation, (314) 436-7676 (Office); mullins@everydaycircus.net ; www.circusday.org

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15) Former Islamic Terrorist, Kamal Saleem to Speak at the Pillar.

Friday, September 14, 2007, at 6:30 pm
Pillar in the Valley, 229 Chesterfield Business Parkway
Kamal Saleem has a message for you: Radical Islam wants your family
to worship Allah. Come hear this former Islamic Terrorist reveal the
motivations behind Muslims who are in the United States to evangelize us.
Dinner will be served. The cost is $50 per person. Make checks
payable to Missouri Eagle Forum PAC. RSVP to 314/712-0030 by Sept. 10

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16) Homeschool Wetlands Class at the Nature Institute

Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 1-3 pm. Plan on getting there by 12:45 pm
Nature Institute, 2213 South Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL 62035
The class will have two full hours for exploring in the pond and
learning more about wetlands. The Nature Institute has a huge wrap around
porch with picnic benches. There is also a lot of room for siblings to
run around and explore.

The cost is $2.50 for each child participating. Adults may participate for no cost. You can pay with cash or a check made out to the Nature Institute. All payments the day of the class. It would highly recommend that you wear old clothes that can get wet and dirty. Wading boots or water shoes are a great idea also. There is still room for about 5 more kids. Contact Lara Peterson at cowgirlnow1@gmail.com or 618-538-5235 if you are interested. For more information abou the Nature Institute, call (618) 467-2521 or visit
www.thenatureinstitute.org

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17) "Can You Dig It?" Archaeology Program for Middle School Students

Sept. 30, 2007, 1-3 pm
Scott Joplin State Historic Site, 2658 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
September is Archaeology Month. Professors of Anthropology from
Missouri Valley College will lead hands-on activities for Middle School
students on archaeological research. Students will be introduced to
basic archaeological methods including excavation, historic artifact
analysis, and research.

This event is free to the public, but please call for reservations
as space is limited. Contact Victoria Love, phone: (314) 340-5790; fax:
(314) 340-5793; e-mail: Vicky.love@drn.mo.gov . Sponsored by the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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18) Homeschool Weekend at Silver Dollar City

Oct 6 & 7, 2007
Silver Dollar City, Hwy. 165, southwest of Branson, MO
adults $35, students $25
Make sure to sign up for Homeschool Day at Silver Dollar City.

During this big event Silver Dollar City gives homeschoolers a BIG discount for two days to enjoy. Also, homeschoolers get to go below the big roller coaster and see exactly how the operators run them, go on other special learning adventures and, do a special scavenger hunt. When you arrive on Oct. 6th make sure to check in at the horse shoe
just outside of the Customer Relations office, just before going through the main gates. You will be given special homeschool buttons that are color coded for each year. You will also receive the scavenger hunt questions, that make it really fun and learn a lot more about how people lived in the "olden days".

To get the information about this big event go to
http://match-inc.org/sdc.html . If you have any questions please feel
free to contact Orilla Crider at MATCH (Missouri Association of Teaching
Christian Homes), 2203 Rhonda Dr., West Plains, MO 65775; 417-257-0030;
match@match-inc.org ; http://www.match-inc.org

August 26th, 2007

Information on the following can be found below:

1) Come for Coffee and Chat
2) The Homeschool Network Accepting Fall Registrations
3) Six Flags is proud to announce 2007 Home School Day, September 22, 2007.
4) Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort Offering Weekend Package in Conjunction with
5) Patriettes Season to Start October 6th
6) Back-To-School Teacher Open House Saint Louis Art Museum
7) HSLDA Webpage for Special Needs from Trisch Breed
8) Spend An Educational Evening With William Sears, M.D. From Holly Keiffer
9) Homeschool World Is Inviting You to Vote for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling
10) St. Louis Symphony Announces Sale of Family Concert Ticket for Fall and Spring Seasons.
11) Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Fall and Spring Schedule for Educational Programs


1) Come for Coffee and Chat - Mom's Night Out at the Solid Rock Kaffee House September 13th

Moms come and bring your pocket change for an evening at Solid Rock Kaffee House in Eureka. Have a time to see old friends and meet new ones! The Lees have opened up the shop for us once again and the Homeschool Sampler will also be available for you to check out!

Sept. 13, 2007
7 p.m.

Questions: JeanninesConnections@charter.net
Laurasconnections@msn.com

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2) The Homeschool Network Accepting Fall Registrations

The Homeschool Network, a ministry of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, is offering a day of classes on Thursdays. Subjects this year are art, music, communications (oral and written), science, and Spanish. The Fall session runs from September 13th to December 6th, 2007. The Winter session, January 10th to April 3rd, 2008. For more information and registration forms call, Noel Kellogg at 636-207-5771 or Linda Thompson at 636-273-5017.


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3) Six Flags is proud to announce 2007 Home School Day, September 22, 2007.

We invite you to a day filled with fun, learning and excitement. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. for exclusive activities in our Six Flags Catering Grove. We will have the following activities:
♣ Safety/First Aid Class – This is an hour class filled with information that every parent/child should know, including a behind-the-scenes tour of our First Aid Department at 9:00 a.m.
(registration required)
♣ Behind-The-Scenes Tours of Batman and Mr. Freeze – presented by our resident ride engineers. Please fill out the registration form attached and return it with your ticket order. Please remember that this will fill up fast and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis at 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.
♣ Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Hurricane Harbor Water Park at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
♣ Fudge making / Sampling….at 10:00 a.m. stroll over to our Fudgery and watch the delicious confection being made….if you are a good student, you will get a sample.
♣ Take a very informative trip through the Park on a Scavenger Hunt…fun for the whole family…turn you completed scavenger hunt sheet in to Guest Relations and be entered in a drawing for four complimentary tickets for our 2008 season.
♣ Mad Science Show in the Palace Theatre exclusively for home Schoolers at 1:00 p.m.
♣ Participate in an Art Show…see your creation proudly displayed in our Palace Lobby on September 22. Artwork must be received by September 8th to be eligible.
♣ Watch rehearsal for our new Fright Fest Show and participate in a Question and Answer session with our actors at 3:00 p.m.
At 10:00 a.m. the Park will open to the general public and all of Six Flags St. Louis' over 100 rides, shows and attractions will be available for your family to enjoy.
Home Schoolers have the opportunity to enjoy all of this plus the excitement of Six Flags at a very special price! The cost is just $22.99 (plus $1.80 tax) per person. That's $20.00 off our front gate price! With each purchase of a general admission ticket, you will be eligible for one free child's ticket (11yrs. & under). You can also take advantage of our meal vouchers for only $9.49 (plus $.74 tax) which represents a $20% savings. Meal vouchers offer you a choice of one meal per voucher at participating restaurants.

For more information and registration forms go to:
http://image.email.sixflagsemails.com/members/41041/2007Home%20SchoolFlyer-order.pdf

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4) Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort Offering Weekend Package in Conjunction with Six Flags Homeschool Day.

September 22nd is Home School Day at Six Flags Theme Park in St. Louis,
Missouri.

Please consider sharing information about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Resort with your current members.

We are offering a very attractive rate of only $69.95 for our lovely
2-bedroom cottages, which feature a fully equipped kitchen for preparing
meals; a full bath with a shower and a tub, and wonderful amenities such
as character appearances by Yogi Bear himself! This rate also includes a
free game of mini golf, a train ride on the Yogi Express Train, and
unlimited sand volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard.

Home school families just need to mention they are coming in for this
event to receive the special discount.

Visit our website for more information regarding our award-winning
campground resort or call me at any time if I may be of service.

Thank you,

Kim Schill
Director of Sales
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort
1-800-861-3020 ext: 276
1-636-938-5925 ext: 276
www.eurekajellystone.com
kschill@eurekajellystone.com

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5) Patriettes Season to Start October 6th
Patriettes will officially start their season on Saturday, October 6th at West County Assembly of God. Parent/player informational meeting will begin at 8:00 am. Topics include team fees, uniform fees, rules, practice schedules, game schedules, etc.

Tryouts and team assignments will follow the meeting.

THANK YOU,
SEE YOU THERE!

PS There are still 2 hoops nights before tryouts so come and have some fun!! Dates are 8-28-07 and 9-11-07 from 5:00-7:00 pm at West County Assembly of God.


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6) Back-To-School Teacher Open House Saint Louis Art Museum
Free Admission to "Napoleon Exhibit(in addition to Ford Free Fridays)

Monday, August 27, 2007
4:00pm - 6:00pm
No registration required

Please join us for a free afternoon of tours, curriculum planning,
networking, and refreshments.

Discover how the Saint Louis Art Museum can enhance your curriculum
through its many school programs, professional development workshops,
and instructional resources for teaching students of all ages and
disciplines. Collect lesson plans, school materials, and schedule
your school visits for the upcoming year.

Share ideas and teaching strategies with Museum educators and fellow
teachers. View the special exhibition,"Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art
of the Empire Style, 1800-1815 - Closing Soon
Visit www.slam.org or phone 314.655.5371 for additional information

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7) HSLDA Webpage for Special Needs from Trisch Breed

Hi Everyone,
Here is a link to a great page on the HSLDA Website for those of us with 'special' needs.
There are some great links to articles that are really encouraging as we begin a new year.
I have personally talked and worked with Betty Statnick, she is an awesome lady. Book-
mark this page for future reference for those really difficult days that we all have!
http://www.hslda.org/strugglinglearner/default.asp
Have a Blessed Day!
Trisch Breed

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8) Spend An Educational Evening With William Sears, M.D. From Holly Keiffer

· Guest on more than 100 TV Shows including "20/20," "Good Morning America," "Oprah," "Today Show," "CNN," "CBS This Morning," "Donahue," "Dateline" and "Dr. Phil"
· Author of 30 books on childcare, including THE BABY BOOK, THE FAMILY NUTRITION BOOK, EAT HEALTHY - FEEL GREAT, THE HEALTHIEST KID IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DR SEARS' L.E.A.N. KIDS,
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHRISTIAN PARENTING & CHILDCARE,
THE SUCCESSFUL CHILD, THE DISCIPLINE BOOK, THE PREGNANCY BOOK
· Medical and parenting consultant to Baby Talk and Parenting magazines
· 35 years in private practice in pediatrics; currently in San Clemente, CA
· Father of 8 children, three sons in practice with him
· Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California,
Irvine, School of Medicine
· Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and fellow of the Royal College of Pediatricians
· AskDrSears.com one of the most visited healthcare websites
· Received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, ON
Friday, September 7th at 7:00 PM
The Renaissance Hotel - St. Louis Airport
9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134
Directions - From I-70 East, take exit #237 at Natural Bridge - hotel will be on your left
From 1-70 West, take 170 South and then exit at Natural Bridge - hotel will be on your right
To reserve your spot for this amazing FREE lecture, call Amy Folkins (636) 207-1765 or e-mail amyfolkins@charter.net by Tuesday, August 28th. Although this lecture is free, there is limited seating, and I'm pretty sure it will "sell out".

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9) Homeschool World Is Inviting You to Vote for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling Interactive Learning

The ballot can be found online at:
http://www.home-school.com/2007awards/

We will be picking one ballot to win a complete set of Flight Test
Labs: Airplanes, Spacecraft, Helicopter, and Hovercraft.

The main reason for voting is to provide your experience to help
fellow homeschoolers, but who knows... you might also win the prize!

P.S. Please feel free to share this email with your group members.
Thanks!

Voting for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling Interactive Learning
Awards has been extended to August 30, to give you and your members
time to vote.

Homeschool World
http://www.home-school.com


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10) St. Louis Symphony Announces Sale of Family Concert Ticket for Fall and Spring Seasons.

For more information and registration, go to http://www.slso.org/family/


The following Concerts are being offered.

2007-2008 Family Concerts
Sundays 3-4pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
Single tickets on sale to the public Mon. Aug. 27 at 9am. SLSO subscribers may purchase additional single ticket in advance - call (314) 533-7888 for information.

Sunday afternoons with the family include Scott Parkman and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. The Family Concerts are designed to engage and entertain children ages 3-12 and their parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles too. For four Sundays Powell Symphony Hall becomes a fun place for families to be together, learn together, listen together, and join in the music together.

Musical Characters: The Story of Babar
Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
Blake Travis, narrator
(ages 3-12)
$8 Adult / $5 Child

Listen to how different instruments, and the orchestra as a whole, tell the story of Babar the Elephant. A storyteller will describe Babar's adventures with words that go along with the music. Then in Mozart's "Paris" Symphony, characters appear without words, but from the music you can make a story of your own.

Color of Sound: Scheherazade
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
(ages 3-12 )
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission

Scheherazade told fantastic stories filled with suspense, danger and exotic places. Even her name sounds colorful and exciting. The Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov was inspired by these tales. Discover how he used music to express a world as dazzling as Scheherazade's.

Go for Baroque
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
(ages 3-13)

You'll begin learning what "Baroque" means the moment you walk into the auditorium. You will see a Baroque-sized orchestra, which will play Baroque music. What makes it so? The music of two great Baroque composers, Handel and Vivaldi will alert you to the Baroque whenever you hear it.

Fire Dance
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 3pm
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
(ages 3-12)




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11) Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Fall and Spring Schedule for Educational Programs
The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, blues, classical and Broadway music in programs for school groups. Concerts are on weekdays at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
To accommodate schools coming from a greater distance, the programs marked with an asterisk (*) will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets are $3.50 per student. Please call The Sheldon at 314.533.9900 for reservations and information.

The Jazz Story
Featuring Carolbeth True, Mardra Thomas, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Alan Schilling

Experience the story of America's unique creation, jazz -- from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007*
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008*
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008*

Folk Music in the Melting Pot
Featuring Charlie Pfeffer, John Higgins, Blake Travis and Sandy Weltman

Explore the folk music of America, from Colonial-era ballads and Southern spirituals, to songs of the cowboys and folk songs of the 20th century.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007*
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008*


Lewis and Clark
featuring John Higgins, Annie Scheumbauer and Ted Vasquez


Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008*


The American Musical
with Lisa Ramey, Zoe Vonder Haar, Ben Nordstrom, John Payne and Larry Pry

It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with several numbers from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story as an example. Made possible by the Fox Associates Foundation.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007*
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday, February 7, 2008*
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008*

Book of the Blues
featuring Blake Travis as "Baba 'Itan," Tom Hall as "Red Dog" and Charlie Pfeffer as "John Charles

Through the eyes and ears of Baba 'Itan, the oldest blues player in the world, students will experience the story of the blues, a journey from Africa to America.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007*
Monday, February 4, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008*
Wednesday, February 27, 2008


Classical Connections
featuring Vera Parkin, piano; Amy Oshiro, violin; Ken Kulosa, cello

The Sheldon brings classical music to life for high school students, utilizing the Eroica! Project video and a school curriculum created by St. Louis-based Art Access. Audiences will hear some of the greatest classical music ever written! Click here for program details.

Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008




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August  22nrd 2007

Information on the following events can be found below:


1) Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scout Pack 387 - Open House on September 6th.
2) The City of Herman Is Looking for Local Talent for Holiday Events.
3) Homeschool Dance Classes at Denoyer Dance Studio
4) The Saint Louis Patriot Homeschool Boys Basketball Team Two Day Camp
5) National Geographic Geography Bee
6) HomeLink Class Schedule and Enrollment Update - from Cathy Mullins.
7) Lapicki Art Classes Accepting Enrollment
8) DaySpring Centre for Arts and Education - Fall Offerings
9) Upcoming Community Events This Fall



1) Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scout Pack 387 - Open House on September 6th.
We are having a "come and see" event on September 6th for anyone who wants to find out what scouting is all about. All you have to do is just show up at 7:15, no advance notice is needed.

Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scout Pack 387
St. John United Church of Christ
332 Old Sulphur Springs Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
Meetings are the First and Third Thursdays of most months, 7:15 p.m.
Cubmaster Jeff Harris jet1harris@sbcglobal.net
Assistant Cubmaster Susie Thurmond rsthur96@sbcglobal.net
Cub Scout Pack for boys ages 6-11 (grades 1-5) made up almost exclusively of homeschoolers

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2) The City of Herman Is Looking for Local Talent for Holiday Events.

The City of Herman is looking for fiddlers, dulcimer players and accordianist for their annual Hermann Kristkindl Market. For more information on this event go to:
http://www.hermannmo.info/christmas/xmascustoms.htm

They are also looking for a group to give Polka Lessons for Wurstfest and a
cloggers group. For more information on this go to: http://www.hermannmo.info/Wurstfest/

If you are interested contact Joan Treis at woodmere@ktis.net.



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3) Homeschool Dance Classes at Denoyer Dance Studio

Here is a listing of classes currently available. In addition, we are offering home-schoolers a day rate of $35 per month for one class each week. Naturally a second person would come in at a lower rate.

Homeschool classes:

3-4 year old classes
Class 41 Wednedsday morning 9:30am Miss Melissa
Class 84 Saturday morning 11:10am Miss Belinda

5-7 year old classes
Class 42 Wednesday morning 10:30am Miss Melissa
Class 82 Saturday morning 9:30am Miss Belinda
Home School Day Classes

ages 8 & up
Class 43 Wednesday morning 11:30am Miss Melissa/Ms. Sharon

Teens & adults:

Yoga
Class 44 Wednesday morning 9:30am Miss Jennifer

Dancercise
Class 45 Wedendsay morning 10:30am Miss Jennifer/Ms. Sharon

In addition, if you have 8 or more I could possibly offer a daytime
class
on another day.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Sharon McGuire
314-220-2742
Denoyer Dance
Lemay Ferry and Baumgartner Road



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4) The Saint Louis Patriot Homeschool Boys Basketball Team Two Day Camp
The Saint Louis Patriot Homeschool Boys Basketball Team is pleased to announce our last summer event! It will be a two day camp / tryout on Tuesday, September 11, and Thursday, September 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church located at Hwy 141 and Big Bend.

Homeschool boys who will be entering grades 7 through 9 this fall are invited to attend the 6:30 to 8:00 PM session each day. Homeschool boys who will be entering grades 10 through 12 this fall are invited to attend the 8:00 to 9:30 PM session each day.

Boys are welcome to attend either or both nights. Please preregister via email at mjmaichel@sbcglobal.net with name, age, and grade of each boy participating along with parents' names, phone number, and e-mail.

Coaches will be using this camp/tryout to fill openings at Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels for the new season. Please bring a basketball, water bottle, and light and dark shirt. It is free to attend.

For more information about our team please view our website at www.stlouishomeschoolbasketball.com.


Thank you for your interest in the St. Louis Patriots Homeschool Boys
Basketball program.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Patriot Boys Basketball Staff


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5) National Geographic Geography Bee

WHO? All 4th - 8th grade homeschoolers in the St. Louis area.

HOW? The Bee winner is eligible to compete in the State Bee the end of March, and the winner of that is eligible to compete in the nationals in Washington DC in May. The top 3 national winners receive $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Here at the local level, students are asked 7 rounds of questions about geography: cultural, physical, economical, political. Typical questions would include knowing the names of capitals, mountain ranges, or rivers. Students should be able to read maps and know some current events. The first few rounds of questions are multiple choice, and are followed by questions where the student gives the answer. Winner receives bronze medal, globe, and certificate. All participants receive
certificates also. We will serve refreshments after the Bee. Parents and siblings are welcome!

WHERE? The Bee is a lot of fun! We need at least 6 kids to participate. It will be held at Bayless Baptist Church (8512 Morganford, St. Louis, MO 63123) near Highway 55.
WHEN? November 17, 2007 2:00 p.m.


Please send $5 registration fee (check made out to "SHARE") for each child to:
Nan Goodman
2935 Corral Court
Villa Ridge, MO 63089

Got questions? Contact Nan at 314.221.9498 or Cathy Mullins at 314-353-8727
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31.
(You may return the following form or handwrite the information.)

Parents' names: __________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: _______________________________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

Name of child Age Grade Level

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

Total amount enclosed: _______________________________________________________________



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6) HomeLink Class Schedule and Enrollment Update - from Cathy Mullins.
The summer is moving fast and I am running out of time. I knew when I took on the directorship of HomeLink that it would be crazy for awhile, and I was right. The hardest part is trying to make the schedule work for all the families and all the teachers--honestly, I think it is impossible! But I'm trying!

Attached is the latest HomeLink schedule. Please look it over and see if there is something you are interested in. I know that HomeLink is definitely not for everyone--not all can afford it or it does not meet your needs in another way. However, many have wanted to use HomeLink but needed classes at different times, wanted a certain curriculum used or needed classes that were not originally scheduled. I've tried to change as much as I could.

Obviously I cannot make all the changes necessary right away--some things are out of my hands and will have to wait till next year. However, in the future, PLEASE tell me what things you are looking for in HomeLink classes. I really want to work with you. I was able to find another General Science teacher to teach on Thursdays when a mom told me that many needed that.

With all that said, let me highlight a few things:

*We need 3 students to make a class secure. I've indicated on the schedule how many are registered so far. I would hate to see a class cancelled because we only needed 1 more student. Please tell every homeschooler you know about these classes.

*We have switched from using ACE for math to using mostly Abeka. I would have liked to continue with Math-U-See, but it did not work out this year...sorry.

* I can't figure out why the American and British Literature classes are not filling up--they are so good and Judy Musick is a wonderful teacher. Please check out the details on that one.

*The Ancient Civilizations class, the Economics, Business & Advertising Class and the Missouri State History class are all exciting Unit Studies. The students will be doing some very FUN things and learning a lot.

*Jr. High Spanish has been added (unfortunately I had to drop Elementary Spanish) and is being taught by April Remiger.

*General Science has been added to the Thursday schedule. The teacher is a 57 year old man who is changing careers--he was a science teacher but is now going into the ministry. He is in seminary here in St. Louis. He has a great voice (like a radio voice) and I think the kids will really enjoy him. His name is Bill Trowbridge (sorry, nothing about him on the website yet).

*I also secured a wonderful guitar teacher who is a final year seminary student. His name is Ted Diedricks and he recently came out with a worship cd that is awesome! He is a real professional who I think will have a lot to share with his students. SHARE mom, Melanie Appelbaum knows Ted because he has been assigned to her church. I quote: "I can't say enough good things about this (Ted's) family. They are truly a blessing to all they touch."

*All of the other classes are also taught by dedicated, degreed teachers...I highly recommend them! I truly believe that HomeLink can help those families who are looking at putting their child back in the system just because they are afraid of teaching higher level classes. It is also perfect for those whose child may not be mature enough to take on dual enrollment classes in a college setting.

*Newspaper Class - THIS IS NEW! I added it to the Homelink schedule but it is NOT a Homelink class..it is sponsored by SHARE. Katrina Darnall is the secretary at Grace UCC. She used to be the principal (and a teacher) at the school that was in the building we are using for HomeLink. Katrina and I have become great friends and when I discovered that she was just a few hours short of having her Master's Degree in English, I got excited. I talked her into doing a Newspaper Class! See her course description below. This course will emphasize creativity more than grammar and usage. She wants the kids to have fun producing a newspaper that will highlight things the kids are interested in. It is something that you can show grandparents, friends and neighbors. Hopefully we can put it up on the SHARE website too. This class would be for about 6th grade and up. I highly recommend it!!!!! Cost is $5.00 a class. Let me know if you want in!!!! Space will be limited.
Katrina's bio: I have a B.A. in English from the University of Missouri and have completed 53 graduate hours in Education and English. I was MO certified in English 7-12. I was also the principal of United Community in Christ School for 4 years, and while there taught computer skills to grades 4-8, 7th grade math, 8th grade Pre-Algebra/Algebra, and art to grades Kg-8.


Course Description: PRACTICAL WRITING/NEWSPAPER

This course is designed to teach communication through writing which is a skill essential in the modern workplace. We will learn effective writing strategies through short, fun, writing exercises, peer editing and self-editing sessions, and re-writing sessions during class and then complete home assignments to produce articles for a short, monthly newspaper with a target audience of family members, friends and people interested in homeschooling activities and events. Depending on class member's interests and vision, our newspaper may also include creative writing efforts. We will also explore effective organization and layout. Students in grades 6-12 may enroll in thisclass.

*I've also included the latest Band schedule. Homeschool band is not a HomeLink class either and it is on Wednesdays. Contact Steve Heitmann if you are interested in Band.
Okay...I think I've highlighted enough...I just hope you all can open the attached file. I've also copied and pasted it below, but it might get jumbled by the time it pops up on your screen.

How do you sign up????
Please check the website: http://www.homelinkprogram.org/node/111 for class descriptions and teacher biographies and registration forms. OR
Let me know and I will mail you a 20-page brochure I created.
Also....HomeLink Open House is August 30, 6-9 p.m. Grace United Church of Christ, 5700 Leona, 63116 Please share this e-mail with other homeschoolers...perhaps it is just what they are looking for!

E-mail or call my cell (314-769-7965) with any questions. (Hint: don't bother calling my home phone...we can only get dial-up on my street and the computer is on all the time!!!!)

For more information go to: http://www.homelinkprogram.org/node/111 for class descriptions and teacher biographies and registration forms. OR Let me know and I will mail you a 20-page brochure I created.

Mega Blessings!
Cathy Mullins

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7) Lapicki Art Classes Accepting Enrollment

Does your child have a joy for ART?....want to learn more about art or just want to have fun creating his/her own original art?

LEARN…
Basics: Color, drawing, world art and art history
Various Mediums: paint, clay, pastels and charcoal
Fundamentals: Perspective, shading, proportion and expand creativity

CLASS FORMING NOW!
Class Schedule for October - May

Monday 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Homeschooling Class!! (1st through 4th grade)
12:45-1:45 p.m. 4 Yrs. Old and Kindergarten
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Beginning)

Tuesday 1:30 – 3:00 p.m . Homeschooling Class!! (5th grade and up)
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Advanced)

Need a different class time? contact Joy at joy4art@hotmail. com for requirements.
Times don't work? Individual group classes also available! (4 child minimum on all classes)

To register:
Artist/student name: Age: Grade

Parent name: Phone number:

Address: E-mail:

ART class requested (day/time):

Cost: October – May (tuition includes all media and tools and is due the 1st class of each month)

$56.00 for a 4-week month
$40.00 for a 4-week month for 12:45 class
$70.00 for a 5-week month
$50.00 for a 5-week month for 12:45 class
$20.00 one-time fee for art supply kit
$15.00 annual registration fee

Family discount
2 children – deduct 10% off monthly tuition
3 children – deduct 20% off monthly tuition

Coordinate your own class of 4 or more students and the coordinator will receive one of the following. (This offer is for the individual coordinating the class only.)

•Meet once a week for a month and the coordinator's child gets 25% off that month's tuition

OR

•Meet once a week for the entire year and the coordinator's child will get a $25 tuition discount for the first four months. $100 savings  $100 discount cannot be combined with the family discount tuition.


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8) DaySpring Centre for Arts and Education - Fall Offerings
DaySpring Centre for Arts and Education is now in it's 15th year of classes! We are committed to providing quality training in the arts and academics to students in the St. Louis area. Our classes are taught by experienced teachers who are professionals in their fields. We are now taking registrations for enrichment and performing arts classes. Enrichment classes start the week of September 4, and performing arts classes start August 27! For more details see below:

Enrichment days on Wednesday & Fridays! Come for the whole day or just one class if you like. Family discounts available. Teachers are professionals in their fields and experienced at teaching. Classes in the Arts and Academics include Art, Drama, Juilliard
Junior, Music & the Violin and the following…

Ages 5-6
Once Upon a Puppet - encourage creativity though puppets and more!
Kindermusik - Allows your budding musician to develop skills before taking formal lessons.

Pyramids, Castles & Viking Ships - Explore and experience adventures throughout history.

Boats, Planes & Automobiles - Discover Science and Math in various units in a fun way!

PreBallet and Tap - Beginning dance instruction and is part of our regular are program.

My First Book Club - Develop your child's love of reading with our reading specialist.

Ages 8-10
Enterprise Village - Learn how to run a real village with real business.

Cyber Squad - A creative approach to geometry, data handling, fractions and measurements.

Poets' Corner - Use poetry as a springboard to teach writing skills, and explore creativity.

Fun with Frizzle - Using books and videos from the Magic School Bus.

Ages 11 & Up

Hola Spanish - A fun but thorough intro to a foreign language.

Loose in the Lab - Messy, hands on part of science

Creative Writing - Explore poetry, short stories and scripts as your creativity is drawn out.

3 Wars - Study the Revolutionary, Civil and World War II.

Performing Arts Opportunities at DaySpring

The Dance Department

DaySpring's Dance Department provides serious classical ballet training both in technique and artistry including Vaganova, Balanchine & RAD.
Early Years classes for Ages 3 thru 8 – prepare young children in an age appropriate and nurturing setting for further more structured ballet training.

The Dance Training Program – has certain requirements at each level in order to pass to the next level. Appropriate, practical and written examinations are given at the end of the year, as well as a performance.

Ballet 1 thru Ballet 6, & Ballet Conservatory Ballet Company- auditioned performing group

Other styles and classes offered:Tap (beginning to advanced), Jazz (beginning to advanced), Modern (Intermediate to advanced), Boys Dance, Older beginners, Musical Theatre dance,Conditioning for 14 and Up

Performing Arts Department

Musical Theatre - Class available after school in Beginning Musical Theatre (ages 5-8), Musical Theatre 1 (ages 9-12) and Musical Theatre 2 (ages 13 plus). All students who enroll in the class participate in the Spring productions, Auditions held for major roles.. Advanced Musical Theatre auditions held at the beginning of the year.
Backstage & Tech - Hands on set design & construction, also props, stage managing, costumes and makeup. Involvement in productions (TBA) is necessary for older students. Opportunities for Administration and Production Assistance for work study

Drama - Class available after school and on Saturdays for various drama classes for ages 9 and up. DaySpring also offers a improv class that will be hosting various improv nights throughout the year. The Drama Company is by audition only and gives opportunity for further study and performance opportunities.

Music Department…..Private Lessons

Private Music lessons by our quality instructors with professional qualifications and experience in teaching. (check the website for full bios) Offerings: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar Trumpet, Oboe, Saxophone, Percussion, as well as Jazz in all instruments. Check out the instructors page on our website to see their bios. We have frequent Recitals and many teachers also participate in music organizations and festivals.

Also available The Core Program

An integrated 2-day program to provide a complete academic program for Kindergarten thru High School levels. The program is a partnership between parents and teachers using the Sonlight curriculum and the University of Chicago Math to give a high quality, creative education with a broad world view. Call if interested for details and availability.


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9) Upcoming Community Events This Fall

August

Operation Clean Stream August 25th
PO Box 1468
Ballwin, MO 63021
636-766-0088
www.openspacecouncilstl.org
Coordinates the volunteer organized annual clean up of the Meramec, Bourbeuse, Big, Huzzah and Courtois Rivers
Annual community wide clean up event is usually the last weekend of August or the first of September.



September

Civil War Reenactment September 8th and 9th
Frontier Park, St. Charles
636-946-7776
http://www.historicstcharles.com/
Reenactment of a Civil War encampment and battle.

Japanese Festival September 1st thru the 3rd
Missouri Botanical Gardens
PO Box 299
St. Louis, MO 63166
314-577-9506
800-642-8842
www.mobot.org
Japanese music, food, dance, crafts, taiko drummers, traditional tea ceremony, and candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden.

Failte St. Charles September 22nd and 23rd
Irish Heritage Day
Frontier Park, St. Charles
PO Box 1323
St Charles MO 63302
636 946-2449
http://www.failtestcharles.com/
Irish folk festival, demonstrations, food, music, dance and arts and crafts.

Festival of Faiths and Cultures September 8th
Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL
800-682-2879
http://www.snows.org
Food and performances and an International Children's Village.

Great Forest Park Balloon Race September 14th and 15th
Forest Park
http://www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com
Balloon glow evening of the 14th and race the morning of the 15th.

Greentree Festival September 14th, 15th and 16th
Kirkwood Park
http://www.ci.kirkwood.mo.us
Community parade and festival with crafts, historic crafts and reenactments.

Lock and Dam Cruises
St. Louis Riverfront
314-923-3048 or 877-982-1410
http://www.gatewayarchriverboats.com
Mississippi River cruise aboard the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, 19th century steamboat replicas, through the lock and dam system. September and October

Mosaics-Festival for the Arts September 14th thru 16th
Old French Town, St. Charles
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
636 255-0270
800-366-2427
http://www.stcharlesmosaics.org
Art fair.

Oktoberfest - St. Charles September 28th thru 30th
Frontier Park, St. Charles
636-946-7776
www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com
St. Charles Oktoberfest '07 is a Celebration of our German heritage includes a parade on Saturday, German bands, food, beer gardens, antique car show on Sunday, children's area and crafts. Hours: Friday 4-11pm; Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 10-5pm (hours are tentative, may change)


Pioneer Days at Daniel Boone Home and Village
Highway F
Defiance, MO
636-798-2005
http://www.stcharlesmosaics.org
Historic reenactment and craft demonstrations.

Pow Wow September 7th, 8th and 9th
Cahokia Mounds
30 Ramey Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-346-5160
http://www.cahokiamounds.com
Demonstrations of ancient crafts, artifact washing and processing, hands-on activities, tours of excavations, and storytelling.

St. Louis Art Fair September 7th thru the 9th
Clayton Business District
7818 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 210
Clayton, MO 63105
314 863-0278
http://www.saintlouisartfair.com/
One of the major juried art fairs in the United States.

October

Great War Fly-In October 14th
Creve Coeur Airport
314-426-0159
http://www.aerodrome.org/
The St. Louis Escadrille hosts a great fly-in on even numbered years, vintage air planes on display.

Best of Missouri Market October 6th and 7th
Missouri Botanical Gardens
PO Box 299
St. Louis, MO 63166
314-577-9506
800-642-8842
www.mobot.org
Missouri food producers and artisans.

Deutsch Country Days Pioneer Days October 21 and 22nd
Luxenhaus Farm
18055 State Highway "O"
Marthasville, MO 63357-2357
636-433-5669
http://www.deutschcountrydaysorg/
Learn about folkways and skills of early Germans in Missouri in a
recreated historical village in Marthasville sponsored by Lindenwood College.
Advanced tickets required for this event.

Eureka Back Draft Rodeo October 5th and 7th
636-938-5505
http://www.eurekachamber.us/events/events_upcoming.html
Rodeo.

Fall Festival
Saxon Lutheran Memorial
Frohna, Missouri 63748
573-824-5404
http://chi.lcms.org/sites_slm.html
Like Deutscheim, historical crafts such as quilting, spinning, weaving, soap making, blacksmithing, cider making, candle making, and broom making. Owned and operated by Concordia Historical Institute and The Missouri Synod. In Frohna Mo off of 55, on Route 61 20 minutes north of Cape Girardeau. They also offer group tours.

Gospel Music Festival October 17, 18, 19, 20
Meramec Caverns
Stanton, Missouri
800-676-6105
http://www.americascave.com/cave.htm
Various gospel groups play over a four-day period.

Greenville Airport Open House October 7th and 8th
1374 Sky Lane
Greenville, IL 62246
Troy Walker, Manager
618-664-0926
http://www.greenvilleusa.org/airport/
Airport tours, aviation displays and fly along plane rides for fee a ($15-125 per person).

Harvest Festival and Shaw Nature Reserve Oct. 14
Shaw Nature Reserve
Hwy 100
Gray Summit, MO
636 451-3512
http://www.shawnature.org
Bluegrass and folk music, food by top local restaurants, local brew and Missouri wine, farmers' market, family games, hayride, pony ride, self-guided Nature Reserve tours.

St. Louis Scottish Games October 5th and 6th
Annual Scottish Games & Cultural Festival
Forest Park
314 821 1286
http://www.stlouis-scottishgames.com/
Scottish demonstrations of games, competitions, dancing and pipe bands.

Wilderness Wagon Rides
Shaw Nature Reserve
Hwy 100
Gray Summit, MO
636 451-3512
http://www.shawnature.org
Wilderness Wagon Rides - Saturday and Sunday afternoons from May 6, 2006– June 25, 2006 and September - October (weather permitting), the wilderness wagon educational narrative along 3 mile trail house loop road. Group tours are also available on the Wilderness Wagon.

WOW Wonders of the Outdoor World October 5th thru the 7th
National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School
800-334-6946
http://www.mostateparks.com/WOW.htm
National comprehensive outdoor recreation and conservation educational program offered through Missouri State Parks Department. Disciplines include archery, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, natural history, nature arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, horsemanship, backpacking, caving, outdoor cooking, and photography. This is a weeklong event for children over 9 and their families.

August 18th,  2007

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:

1) Come for Coffee and Chat
2) The Homeschool Network Accepting Fall Registrations
3) Six Flags is proud to announce 2007 Home School Day, September 22, 2007.
4) Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort Offering Weekend Package in Conjunction with
5) Patriettes Season to Start October 6th
6) Back-To-School Teacher Open House Saint Louis Art Museum
7) HSLDA Webpage for Special Needs from Trisch Breed
8) Spend An Educational Evening With William Sears, M.D. From Holly Keiffer
9) Homeschool World Is Inviting You to Vote for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling
10) St. Louis Symphony Announces Sale of Family Concert Ticket for Fall and Spring Seasons.
11) Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Fall and Spring Schedule for Educational Programs


1) Come for Coffee and Chat - Mom's Night Out at the Solid Rock Kaffee House September 13th

Moms come and bring your pocket change for an evening at Solid Rock Kaffee House in Eureka. Have a time to see old friends and meet new ones! The Lees have opened up the shop for us once again and the Homeschool Sampler will also be available for you to check out!

Sept. 13, 2007
7 p.m.

Questions: JeanninesConnections@charter.net
Laurasconnections@msn.com

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2) The Homeschool Network Accepting Fall Registrations

The Homeschool Network, a ministry of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, is offering a day of classes on Thursdays. Subjects this year are art, music, communications (oral and written), science, and Spanish. The Fall session runs from September 13th to December 6th, 2007. The Winter session, January 10th to April 3rd, 2008. For more information and registration forms call, Noel Kellogg at 636-207-5771 or Linda Thompson at 636-273-5017.


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3) Six Flags is proud to announce 2007 Home School Day, September 22, 2007.

We invite you to a day filled with fun, learning and excitement. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. for exclusive activities in our Six Flags Catering Grove. We will have the following activities:
♣ Safety/First Aid Class – This is an hour class filled with information that every parent/child should know, including a behind-the-scenes tour of our First Aid Department at 9:00 a.m.
(registration required)
♣ Behind-The-Scenes Tours of Batman and Mr. Freeze – presented by our resident ride engineers. Please fill out the registration form attached and return it with your ticket order. Please remember that this will fill up fast and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis at 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.
♣ Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Hurricane Harbor Water Park at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
♣ Fudge making / Sampling….at 10:00 a.m. stroll over to our Fudgery and watch the delicious confection being made….if you are a good student, you will get a sample.
♣ Take a very informative trip through the Park on a Scavenger Hunt…fun for the whole family…turn you completed scavenger hunt sheet in to Guest Relations and be entered in a drawing for four complimentary tickets for our 2008 season.
♣ Mad Science Show in the Palace Theatre exclusively for home Schoolers at 1:00 p.m.
♣ Participate in an Art Show…see your creation proudly displayed in our Palace Lobby on September 22. Artwork must be received by September 8th to be eligible.
♣ Watch rehearsal for our new Fright Fest Show and participate in a Question and Answer session with our actors at 3:00 p.m.
At 10:00 a.m. the Park will open to the general public and all of Six Flags St. Louis' over 100 rides, shows and attractions will be available for your family to enjoy.
Home Schoolers have the opportunity to enjoy all of this plus the excitement of Six Flags at a very special price! The cost is just $22.99 (plus $1.80 tax) per person. That's $20.00 off our front gate price! With each purchase of a general admission ticket, you will be eligible for one free child's ticket (11yrs. & under). You can also take advantage of our meal vouchers for only $9.49 (plus $.74 tax) which represents a $20% savings. Meal vouchers offer you a choice of one meal per voucher at participating restaurants.

For more information and registration forms go to:
http://image.email.sixflagsemails.com/members/41041/2007Home%20SchoolFlyer-order.pdf

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4) Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort Offering Weekend Package in Conjunction with Six Flags Homeschool Day.

September 22nd is Home School Day at Six Flags Theme Park in St. Louis,
Missouri.

Please consider sharing information about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Resort with your current members.

We are offering a very attractive rate of only $69.95 for our lovely
2-bedroom cottages, which feature a fully equipped kitchen for preparing
meals; a full bath with a shower and a tub, and wonderful amenities such
as character appearances by Yogi Bear himself! This rate also includes a
free game of mini golf, a train ride on the Yogi Express Train, and
unlimited sand volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard.

Home school families just need to mention they are coming in for this
event to receive the special discount.

Visit our website for more information regarding our award-winning
campground resort or call me at any time if I may be of service.

Thank you,

Kim Schill
Director of Sales
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort
1-800-861-3020 ext: 276
1-636-938-5925 ext: 276
www.eurekajellystone.com
kschill@eurekajellystone.com

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5) Patriettes Season to Start October 6th
Patriettes will officially start their season on Saturday, October 6th at West County Assembly of God. Parent/player informational meeting will begin at 8:00 am. Topics include team fees, uniform fees, rules, practice schedules, game schedules, etc.

Tryouts and team assignments will follow the meeting.

THANK YOU,
SEE YOU THERE!

PS There are still 2 hoops nights before tryouts so come and have some fun!! Dates are 8-28-07 and 9-11-07 from 5:00-7:00 pm at West County Assembly of God.


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6) Back-To-School Teacher Open House Saint Louis Art Museum
Free Admission to "Napoleon Exhibit(in addition to Ford Free Fridays)

Monday, August 27, 2007
4:00pm - 6:00pm
No registration required

Please join us for a free afternoon of tours, curriculum planning,
networking, and refreshments.

Discover how the Saint Louis Art Museum can enhance your curriculum
through its many school programs, professional development workshops,
and instructional resources for teaching students of all ages and
disciplines. Collect lesson plans, school materials, and schedule
your school visits for the upcoming year.

Share ideas and teaching strategies with Museum educators and fellow
teachers. View the special exhibition,"Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art
of the Empire Style, 1800-1815 - Closing Soon
Visit www.slam.org or phone 314.655.5371 for additional information

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7) HSLDA Webpage for Special Needs from Trisch Breed

Hi Everyone,
Here is a link to a great page on the HSLDA Website for those of us with 'special' needs.
There are some great links to articles that are really encouraging as we begin a new year.
I have personally talked and worked with Betty Statnick, she is an awesome lady. Book-
mark this page for future reference for those really difficult days that we all have!
http://www.hslda.org/strugglinglearner/default.asp
Have a Blessed Day!
Trisch Breed

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8) Spend An Educational Evening With William Sears, M.D. From Holly Keiffer

· Guest on more than 100 TV Shows including "20/20," "Good Morning America," "Oprah," "Today Show," "CNN," "CBS This Morning," "Donahue," "Dateline" and "Dr. Phil"
· Author of 30 books on childcare, including THE BABY BOOK, THE FAMILY NUTRITION BOOK, EAT HEALTHY - FEEL GREAT, THE HEALTHIEST KID IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, DR SEARS' L.E.A.N. KIDS,
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHRISTIAN PARENTING & CHILDCARE,
THE SUCCESSFUL CHILD, THE DISCIPLINE BOOK, THE PREGNANCY BOOK
· Medical and parenting consultant to Baby Talk and Parenting magazines
· 35 years in private practice in pediatrics; currently in San Clemente, CA
· Father of 8 children, three sons in practice with him
· Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California,
Irvine, School of Medicine
· Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and fellow of the Royal College of Pediatricians
· AskDrSears.com one of the most visited healthcare websites
· Received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, ON
Friday, September 7th at 7:00 PM
The Renaissance Hotel - St. Louis Airport
9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134
Directions - From I-70 East, take exit #237 at Natural Bridge - hotel will be on your left
From 1-70 West, take 170 South and then exit at Natural Bridge - hotel will be on your right
To reserve your spot for this amazing FREE lecture, call Amy Folkins (636) 207-1765 or e-mail amyfolkins@charter.net by Tuesday, August 28th. Although this lecture is free, there is limited seating, and I'm pretty sure it will "sell out".

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9) Homeschool World Is Inviting You to Vote for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling Interactive Learning

The ballot can be found online at:
http://www.home-school.com/2007awards/

We will be picking one ballot to win a complete set of Flight Test
Labs: Airplanes, Spacecraft, Helicopter, and Hovercraft.

The main reason for voting is to provide your experience to help
fellow homeschoolers, but who knows... you might also win the prize!

P.S. Please feel free to share this email with your group members.
Thanks!

Voting for the 2007 Practical Homeschooling Interactive Learning
Awards has been extended to August 30, to give you and your members
time to vote.

Homeschool World
http://www.home-school.com


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10) St. Louis Symphony Announces Sale of Family Concert Ticket for Fall and Spring Seasons.

For more information and registration, go to http://www.slso.org/family/


The following Concerts are being offered.

2007-2008 Family Concerts
Sundays 3-4pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
Single tickets on sale to the public Mon. Aug. 27 at 9am. SLSO subscribers may purchase additional single ticket in advance - call (314) 533-7888 for information.

Sunday afternoons with the family include Scott Parkman and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. The Family Concerts are designed to engage and entertain children ages 3-12 and their parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles too. For four Sundays Powell Symphony Hall becomes a fun place for families to be together, learn together, listen together, and join in the music together.

Musical Characters: The Story of Babar
Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
Blake Travis, narrator
(ages 3-12)
$8 Adult / $5 Child

Listen to how different instruments, and the orchestra as a whole, tell the story of Babar the Elephant. A storyteller will describe Babar's adventures with words that go along with the music. Then in Mozart's "Paris" Symphony, characters appear without words, but from the music you can make a story of your own.

Color of Sound: Scheherazade
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
(ages 3-12 )
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission

Scheherazade told fantastic stories filled with suspense, danger and exotic places. Even her name sounds colorful and exciting. The Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov was inspired by these tales. Discover how he used music to express a world as dazzling as Scheherazade's.

Go for Baroque
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3pm
Scott Parkman, conductor
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
(ages 3-13)

You'll begin learning what "Baroque" means the moment you walk into the auditorium. You will see a Baroque-sized orchestra, which will play Baroque music. What makes it so? The music of two great Baroque composers, Handel and Vivaldi will alert you to the Baroque whenever you hear it.

Fire Dance
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 3pm
$8 Adult / $5 Child General Admission
(ages 3-12)




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11) Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Fall and Spring Schedule for Educational Programs
The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, blues, classical and Broadway music in programs for school groups. Concerts are on weekdays at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
To accommodate schools coming from a greater distance, the programs marked with an asterisk (*) will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets are $3.50 per student. Please call The Sheldon at 314.533.9900 for reservations and information.

The Jazz Story
Featuring Carolbeth True, Mardra Thomas, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Alan Schilling

Experience the story of America's unique creation, jazz -- from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007*
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008*
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008*

Folk Music in the Melting Pot
Featuring Charlie Pfeffer, John Higgins, Blake Travis and Sandy Weltman

Explore the folk music of America, from Colonial-era ballads and Southern spirituals, to songs of the cowboys and folk songs of the 20th century.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007*
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008*


Lewis and Clark
featuring John Higgins, Annie Scheumbauer and Ted Vasquez


Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008*


The American Musical
with Lisa Ramey, Zoe Vonder Haar, Ben Nordstrom, John Payne and Larry Pry

It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with several numbers from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story as an example. Made possible by the Fox Associates Foundation.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007*
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday, February 7, 2008*
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008*

Book of the Blues
featuring Blake Travis as "Baba 'Itan," Tom Hall as "Red Dog" and Charlie Pfeffer as "John Charles

Through the eyes and ears of Baba 'Itan, the oldest blues player in the world, students will experience the story of the blues, a journey from Africa to America.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007*
Monday, February 4, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008*
Wednesday, February 27, 2008


Classical Connections
featuring Vera Parkin, piano; Amy Oshiro, violin; Ken Kulosa, cello

The Sheldon brings classical music to life for high school students, utilizing the Eroica! Project video and a school curriculum created by St. Louis-based Art Access. Audiences will hear some of the greatest classical music ever written! Click here for program details.

Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008




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The above message was either from Jeannine Floyd and/or Laura Kostial. To contact Jeannine directly e-mail her at Jeanninesconnections@charter.net or Laura directly at Laurasconnections@msn.com

If you wish to have your name removed from our resource and events email list, please reply accordingly to: thehomeschoolconnection@gmail.com. If you know of any new home schoolers, whether new to the area or new to home schooling, or even prospective home schoolers, that could benefit from the above information, please feel forward to pass on this e-mail. Thank you,

Jeannine and Laura


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August 18th,  2007

nformation on the following events and programs can be found below:


1) 2008 Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo - From Margaret Porch
2) Home School Skate at Skaterz Family Fun Center in Union!!!
3) Family Vision Weekend Conference.
4) Pam Stenzel Speaking At Faith Lutheran Church.
5) Auditions for Destination Theatre Company's next show, Winnie the Pooh
6) Free Gallery Talks at the Art Museum
7) Free Lectures at the Art Museum
8) Art and Music Programs at the Art Museum
9) Homeschool Classes at the Science Center.
10) Providence Art Center Still Accepting Enrollment
11) Families in Nature Program at Shaw's Nature Reserve
12) Mom's Craft Retreat at Heit's Point Camp






1) 2008 Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo - From Margaret Porch
The 2008 Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo is scheduled for Thursday evening, April 10, 2008 through Saturday, April 12, 2008. We will be in a larger location - First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Road, Ballwin, MO 63021 - and hope to offer more vendors and an even greater conference than last year. We are in the process of finalizing the speakers for this year (and they are going to be great ones!). Plus, we will have an expanded special needs area. On Thursday evenings, we will still offer free vendor shopping, the variety show (we will actually have two smaller shows this year), and new homeschooler workshops. Plus, we will have some offerings for teens during the conference and the kids conference will be onsite this year.


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2) Home School Skate at Skaterz Family Fun Center in Union!!!
The facility is large, bright, clean, and loads of fun for skaters of all ages!
Homeschool skating is the third Wednesday of each month from 1-3 PM
Cost is $2.50 per skater which includes roller skate rental. The Cost will go up to $3.50 if there are less than 50 skaters. Snack bar is available

Location - across highway 50 from wal-mart in union off prairie dell road

The first fall date is Wednesday, September 19 please come and bring your friends - make the most of the afternoon.


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3) Family Vision Weekend Conference.

It is not too late to sign up for the His Cinderella Conference. Please call today or register on-line at www.thefamilyvision.org. Seating is limited – RESEVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
His Cinderella is a very special weekend conference for young ladies 12 and older and their mothers. Kathryn Allen of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church will cover topics including: Does God like you? Knowing the Lord's delight in you; Understanding your great worth as God's Princess; The world's idea of feminism vs. seeing that God takes joy in femininity; Seeing that there is a great purpose for your life; Using your youth for God's glory and much more.
The conference times are Friday 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch is included.
Join young ladies 12 and up as we focus on what it means to be His Cinderella!
His Cinderella Conference Registration Form
Conference pricing is: $20.00 per person, $30.00 for daughter and mother with a maximum of $40.00 per family.
Name____________________________
Address__________________________
City, State, Zip____________________
________________________________
E-mail___________________________
Phone_______________ Cell_________
Birthday__________
Favorite Color_______
Emergency contact_________________
Home Church_____________________

Please use additional paper if registering more than one family member.
Please call for more information.
Once registered, you will receive via e-mail registration confirmation and additional conference details.
Please mail check to
Family Vision Library
516 S. Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Seating will be limited
to the first 86 people.
Register today to reserve your seat.


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4) Pam Stenzel Speaking At Faith Lutheran Church.
Author and speaker Pam Stenzel will lead this one-day event just for teens entitled, "Straight Talk from Pam Stenzel", from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at Faith Lutheran Church. The cost is $15 per person. For more information or to register:
http://www.faithlutheranstl.org/news.asp?id=239

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5) Auditions for Destination Theatre Company's next show, Winnie the Pooh
Auditions for Destination Theatre Company's next show, Winnie the Pooh based on the book by A. A. Milne and adapted by Kristen Sergel, will be held on Thursday, August 23rd at 7:00pm at West County Assembly of God, 13431 N Outer Forty Rd, Chesterfield MO 63017. Call backs will be held August 25th. If you are unable to attend the auditions on the 23rd, please contact the theatre company so that other arrangements can be made.
Up to 12-15 roles available for ages 5 to 15. Also one role available for an adult, preferably male.
By the way, if your name does not appear above, please help us serve you better by completing your information following the link below.
Get all the necessary information from the web site, www.destinationtc.org

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6) Free Gallery Talks at the Art Museum
St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr. in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
63110.
Tuesdays are at 11:00 am, Fridays are at 6:00 pm
Aug. 14, 17--Mummies, Monsters & Magic with Sidney Goldstein
Aug. 21, 24--The Emperor's New Clothes with Carole Frick
Aug. 28, 31--Perspectives in Early Eyropean Art with Erika TenEyck
Sept. 4, 7--Untamed Beauty: Tigers in Japanese Art with Philip Hsu
Sept. 11--Recent Trends in Decorative Arts with Louise Cameron
Sept. 18, 21--Contemporary Sculpture in the Landscape: A Walking Tour
with Robin Clark
Sept. 25, 28--Early European Treasures: Silver, Gold, Ceramics & Enamels
with Judith Mann
for more information, visit www.slam.org or call (314) 721-0072

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7) Free Lectures at the Art Museum
St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr. in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
63110
Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:00 pm--Beads, Beauty, and the Cosmos: Plains Indian
Beadwork, with Joseph D. Horse Capture
Friday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm--Rescue on the Euphrates: Results of Excavations
at the Roman Frontier City of Zeugma, with William Wylward
Sunday, Sept. 16, 9:00 am--Fiber Art in the Mainstream, with Panel
Discussion led by Jane Sauer
Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:00 pm--On Becoming and Remaining an Art Critic,
with Roberta Smith
for more information, visit www.slam.org or call (314) 721-0072

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8) Art and Music Programs at the Art Museum
St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr. in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
All of these are Free
Friday, August 24, 6:00 pm--The Kingsbury Ensemble with French salon
music
Friday, September 28, 6:00 pm--Javier Mendoza, acoustic guitarist and
songwriter
For more information, call (314) 721-0072 or visit www.slam.org


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9) Homeschool Classes at the Science Center.
St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Minimum of 20 and maximum of 30 per session
Classes for K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-6th grade
August 21 - Chemistry Matters: Chemistry is the "central science" of
all things in life. Discover through hands-on laboratory-based
activities how you use chemistry every day. Take home your very own
chemical reaction! Suggested follow-up activity: Check out an Amazing
Science Demonstration for more fun Chemistry activities.
September 18 - Physics Phun: Explore the world of force and motion
using challenge-based activities. You will learn physics by having "phun"
at several stations. Investigations also cover matter and energy,
magnetism, or simple machines. Suggested follow-up activity: Visit the
Structures gallery near the Omnimax Theater. Build several structures
here, keeping in mind the forces needed to make them stand-alone.
October 16 - Light & Color: Did you know that all colors come from
light? Did you know that colors affect the way you feel Discover all
about color by creating works of art to take home. Topics of discussion
include color wheels, color-blindness, and rainbows. Suggested follow-up
activity: Head over to the Human Adventure gallery, where you can take
part in all kinds of cool optical illusions.
November 20 - The Science of Magic: Have you ever wondered, "How do
they do that?" It's not really magic, it's just illusions! Discover the
science behind the illusions, and even learn a few magic tricks for
yourself! Suggested follow-up activity: Do a magic show for your family
at home, using the hints and tricks you learned!
December 18 - Paleontology: Unearth the world of dinosaurs through
actual fossils. Experience real techniques and tools used by
Paleontologists. Learn what to do when a Dromaeosaurus attacks!
Suggested follow-up activity: Come into the Paleo Lab to help our
scientists work on real fossils!
$7.50 per person per class. Everyone who attends must pay, including
parents and siblings; payment due at least 10 days prior to class date.
Reservations required--call (314) 289-4424; toll free (800) 456-SLSC
ext. 4424; fax (314) 286-4650. For more information about the Science
Center, visit www.slsc.org .

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10) Providence Art Center Still Accepting Enrollment
New Hope Baptist Church, 4450 Edmundson Road, Edmundson, Mo. 63134-3802
The first day of classes is August 23.
Register now for fall classes which meet weekly on Thursdays,
offering instrumental, choral and drama classes for students pre-K - 12.
Instrumental classes begin at 9:45 am and include: theory, orchestra,
guitar, recorder, and keyboard. Choral classes begin at 11:05 am. Drama
classes begin at 1:15 pm.

See website for more detailed information about classes and
registration forms: providencefac.org , or contact Robin Boda at
robinboda@gmail.com

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11) Families in Nature Program at Shaw's Nature Reserve
Saturday, Sept 8, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to Sunday, Sept 9, 11 a.m.
Shaw Nature Reserve, Hwy. 100, Gray Summit, MO 63039
Join us at the Reserve's overnight center to learn and enjoy a wide
range of outdoor recreation activities. If you like the water, learn how
to navigate a canoe, fish, or do a creek stomp. Combine technology with
nature by learning orienteering or using G.P.S. The more creative might
enjoy, photography, arrowhead making, or nature crafts. Other options
include animal signs and tracking, birding, and more. Participate in
evening activities such as night hikes and star gazing using our
telescope.

Participants must be 7 years or older. An adult must accompany
children ages 7 to 12 to most classes and program activities.
All individuals who attend must be registered. This program requires a
different registration form. For a form and complete list of classes and
activities call 636-451-3512 Ext 6001 or check our web site at
shawnature.org.

Choose one of 3 options: Sleep dormitory style in our lovely log
lodges, tent camp on site with your equipment, or commute. Included in
all options are lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday. A map,
confirmation of classes, and a list of what to bring will be sent one
week prior to the event.

More info on these events and all of SNR's other events at
http://www.shawnature.org/events/calofevents.aspx

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12) Mom's Craft Retreat at Heit's Point Camp
Attention scrapbookers, stampers, sewers, knitters, jewelry makers, etc

Come to Heit's Point, a Lutheran Church Missouri District owned camp, on Lake of the Ozarks near Lincoln, MO and spend a productive weekend working on your craft specialty! This weekend retreat is on November 9th - 11th.

Registration begins on Friday, November 9th from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The retreat ends on Sunday, November 11th after lunch meal. Crafters will be staying in the Spitz Center which has hotel style bedrooms (linens and bedding provided) and a private bath in each room. Rates are based on 3 to 6 guests in each room. Cost for one night and 3 meals is $72.25. Cost for two nights and 6 meals is $146.50.

Please pre-register with a $30 deposit by October 15th. Contact Patricia Deterding @ (660) 668-7720 for more information.

August 15th 2007

1) Curriculum Sources in St. Louis Area
2) Consignment Curriculum Sales at School Days Bookstore.
3) The Homeschool Sampler On-Line Shopping and Consignment
4) Free Laminating for Teachers
5) Readers Digest Word Power Challenge for Homeschoolers
6) NEW On-line Piano Instruction from Rhonda and Eric Barfield
7) School of Talents Clogging Classes
8) Constitution Day Dramatization at Missouri History Museum
9) Junior Achievement Offering New Curriculum This Year
10) Homeschool Morning at the Magic House
11) Mathnasium of St. Peters
12) West County YMCA in Chesterfield Offering Performing Arts Classes.
13) Sports Medicine and Training Center Offering Fall Homeschool Classes
14) Masterpeace Studios in Kirkwood Offering Six Seek Homeschool Session
15) Archaeology Days - August 25th, 2007
16) Festival of the Little Hills - August 17th, 18th and 19th



1) Curriculum Sources in St. Louis Area - From Trisch Breed

Here in the greater St. Louis are, we have two EXCELLENT resources for
curriculum and materials. We have TWO stores where you can go in and
look at the curriculum before you buy it. Both places carry used curriculum as well as new. Both are struggling to get started. We need to show them our support, or we could lose them.

The Homeschool Sampler is in Eureka, in the old town section among the
various little shops. There is a nice little play area in the store for your children. It is a beautiful area to go for a stroll, near the city park if you want to pack a picnic and make a day of it. Here is their website: www.thehomeschoolsampler.com/


School Days is on Watson Rd. in Crestwood. Landreth and her husband are
pouring countless hours, and their hearts and souls into getting this store going. There are tables for you to sit at while you browse and Landreth is a wealth of information if you have questions. They truly love helping others. Here is their website: www.schooldaysbookstore.com/

If you have time, check them out!

Have a Blessed week!

Trisch


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2) Consignment Curriculum Sales at School Days Bookstore.
Our Web site has just been updated to include hundreds of additional Used Curriculum items. Check it out at www.schooldaysbookstore.com and see if you can find your special bargain!

Ken and Landreth Johnson
School Days Bookstore

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3) The Homeschool Sampler On-Line Shopping and Consignment - From Laura Kostial
The Homeschool Sampler also offers online shopping, including consignment items.
The Homeschool Sampler will also ship your order to Lay Renewal Book Store in Brentwood for a more convenient pick up location. For more information go to: www.thehomeschoolsampler.com/

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4) Free Laminating for Teachers From Heid Keiffer

Office Max is advertising free lamination for teachers on Thursdays
now until September 13th. I read this on an email list and I went to
their website and confirmed."

www.officemax.com/max/solutions/services/CopyMax/CopyMax.jsp

[Just go to the link above and you will see a gold banner to click on
and download the coupon! ]

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5) Readers Digest Word Power Challenge for Homeschoolers
Statewide Competition for Homeschoolers
Sponsored by the CHESS Group in Rolla

Readers Digest Word Power Challenge for Homeschoolers will be held in Rolla, Missouri on Saturday, January 5, 2008(snow date-January 12th)

Open to ALL homeschoolers in the state of Missouri!

This is America's premier middle school vocabulary competition. It's a great way to sharpen your students' vocabularies...boost their test-taking skills and foster a love of language. Easy to administer and curriculum-oriented, it involves students at every level, and incorporates the language arts skills you are already teaching.

For more information go to:
http://www.rd.com/nwpc/about.jhtml;sessionid=FKSVTPCQ03XMKCTENILSGWQKMRVBOIY4



Further details and announcements are forthcoming. For information or to sign up for e-mail updates, please, reply to Maria Bippes: bippesfamily@yahoo.com


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6) NEW On-line Piano Instruction from Rhonda and Eric Barfield
"Here I Am to Worship," played on keyboard after just six months of lessons. Blues pattern. Original compositions. The students of Rhonda and Eric Barfield (ListeningHouse Piano Studios) read notes but also play by ear. And this year, we have the capabilities to teach children via the internet, from our studio to your home, in real time. No more rushing around in traffic! We're located just north of Lindenwood U. in St. Charles. For more information, call Rhonda or Eric at 636-219-9855 or email Eric@watchingjudas.com .

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7) School of Talents Clogging Classes

Clogging Classes for the fall will meet Two days a week, Tuesday and Thursdays. For people who know how to clog beginner to advance level, we will still dance on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm.

For brand new beginners, there will be an 8 week introduction to clogging class on Tuesdays from 6-7pm. The cost for the 8 week beginner class will be $55.

I will also be holding two kids only clogging classes on Tuesday's. Ages 8 and younger will be from 4:30-5:00pm and kids 8 and older will be from 5:00-5:45pm. Kids who dance with us are still welcome to join either the Tuesday or the Thursday family class without paying any additional tuition. Rates and more information can still be found on our website at www.SchoolofTalents.com http://www.schooloftalents.com/Clogging.php

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8) Constitution Day Dramatization at Missouri History Museum - From Jeannine Floyd

FREE Constitution Day dramatization at MO History Museum features local
homeschool student, Clayton Weems of Farmington, MO. Tickets are free, but reservations must be made to attend this program at the MO History Museum at Forest Park in St. Louis. Of the 350 available seats, 250 have already been reserved. If you are
interested, please make your reservations today. Note: The MO History Museum has agreed to offer a second showing if there are enough students interested to attend. Since this second showing is not yet certain, please make your reservations for the first showing now. For more information see below listing from the League of Women Voters, who are hosting this program.

Thanks,
Paula Weems
Mineral Area HomeSchool Group
FHE Region 7 Director

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PLAN CONSTITUTION DAY PROGRAM, Monday, SEPT. 17, 2007
FOR STUDENTS

The problems and conflicts faced by the framers of the U.S. Constitution will be dramatized for St. Louis area 5th to 8th grade students in a special Constitution Day program Monday, September 17, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., presented by the League of Women Voters of St. Louis and the Missouri Historical Society, at the Historical Society in Forest Park.

Program highlights include storyteller Marie Andel, in the role of James Madison's landlady, describing events of the Constitutional Convention, and a skit on convention debates and compromises, performed by students from Sarah Shuster's social studies class at Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood, featuring Clayton Weems, a Farmington home-schooler, in the role of George Washington. The audience will then vote on how the Convention should proceed.

Clayton played the role of Thomas Jefferson at the 2006 Kirkwood Chautaqua, as well as George Washington at the 2007 FHE Homeschool Rally at the state capitol in Jefferson City.

Social studies teachers in St. Louis city and county schools can sign their classes up for the event by calling the Missouri Historical Society at (314) 361-9017, or register online at reserv@mohistory.org. Homeschool families can sign up for this free program in the same manner.

Information is also available from Becky Clausen, (314) 968-4088, of the sponsoring League of Women Voters Information Service. The Information Service is the educational arm of the non-partisan League of Women Voters.

The event is also supported by a grant from the Program on Constitutional and Legal Policy of the Open Society Institute. Although this dramatic program is free, reservations are required. If there are sufficient numbers to warrant it, the MO History Museum has agreed to add a second showing. We hope to see you there! These free reservations are going quickly, so please make yours today.


League of Women Voters of St. Louis
8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104
St. Louis, MO 63144
314-961-6869
For Reservations: (314) 361-9017 or
reserv@mohistory,org


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9) Junior Achievement Offering New Curriculum This Year - From Jenny Eickhorst

Junior Achievement offers a great program for homeschoolers and is the only Junior Acheivement program to offer a homeschool program. They are trying to figure out whether the new curriculum will be of interest to area homeschool families.

JA Enterprise Village is now JA BizTown. There is a greater emphasis on citizenship, philanthropy, technology, check writing, and taxes in the new curriculum.

The new curriculum is much more experiential, prior to the visit day, and would involve homeschool students gathering in groups for more sessions than has been standard in the past. There is a group learning opportunity, game or demonstration in many lessons. These could be skipped during teaching of the initial lesson and then done in a group setting at a later date. Although this is new, I am anticipating that it would require students meeting in small "region" groups for 3-4 sessions, instead of 1-2 times.

As a homeschool parent, do you think this is feasible or something "workable?" Would you be willing to have your student meet with other homeschool students (small group setting) for multiple occasions?

We are trying to decide if this is possible to coordinate or if how much interest there is in offering JA BizTown to homeschool students. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated . . . thank you!

[[ I spoke to Jenny and they are trying to determine if there will be enough interest among homeschoolers to offer the program to homeschoolers this year. If you are interested in participating this year, I encourage you to at least send Jenny and e-mail and let her know you might be interested this year - Laura Kostial]]


Sincerely,

Jenny Eickhorst
Director of Capstone Programs
JA BizTown/JA Finance Park
Junior Achievement of Mississippi Valley, Inc.
17339 N. Outer Forty Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 728-0707, ext. 237
Fax: 636-728-0708
Toll free: 1-800-342-7119
E-Mail: jeickhorst@jastl.org

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10) Homeschool Morning at the Magic House from Cathy Mullins

Date: Monday, October 22 (left out date in first e-mail!!!)

Time: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Event Description: On this morning, the entire Magic House is closed to the public, and open only to homeschoolers!! Children may spend the entire time exploring or may participate in a special educational program the last half hour (will be announced over the PA).

Price? $5.00 per person, under 2 are free...adults must pay(sorry) And no, you cannot use your membership. Yet $2.50 an hour is pretty decent for so much fun, don't ya think?It's really nice to just let your kids run wild (well, maybe not "wild") without having to worry about them--the building will be full of nothing but wonderful homeschool families (and nice workers)...no stranger danger.

Sign up at the meetings or e-mail Cathy at Ekcjmullins@aol.com. Or come at the last minute. Cash works or checks made out to SHARE.

Note: We need a minimum of 75 paid admissions to make this work (they need to pay workers to come in for those two hours), so sign up is encouraged. But even if you did not sign up, please come--it's a big house!!!! THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL HOMESCHOOLERS, NOT JUST SHARE MEMBERS...SO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS. I have also booked the Magic House for January 14 and March 10 in case you want to mark your calendars now.

Where: Magic House 516 S. Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 US


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11) Mathnasium of St. Peters

Check out our FREE Math Carnival at Mathnasium on Saturday, August 18th. There'll be lots of games, a jump house, bowling, grocery cart races, and probably a money machine. There'll be a charge for concessions, but proceeds benefit River City Robots and FIRST Lego League teams in St. Charles County.

Molly Nesham, 636-278-6284
Mathnasium of St. Peters
235 Salt Lick Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
www.mathnasium.com


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12) West County YMCA in Chesterfield Offering Performing Arts Classes.

Musical Theatre Dance, Mondays 4:30-6:00 - Ages 9-15
Improv, Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 - Grades6th thru 8th
Theatre Basics, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 - Grades 3rd thru 5th
Auditioning, Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 - Grades 9th thru 12th

For more information contact Ricki Markingcamuto at636-532-6515 (her extension is 227) or at emarkingcamuto@ymcastlouis.org . Website http://www.ymcastlouis.org/westcounty


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13) Sports Medicine and Training Center Offering Fall Homeschool Classes
Classes begin September 4, 2007, continuing for 16 weeks every
Tuesday from 2-3 pm. The class will build on each successive week, so weekly
participation is encouraged!

Space is limited, so please reply as soon as possible to ensure your spot! Please sign up no later than August 28, 2007!

Sara Cogan, M.S.
Exercise Physiologist
Sports Medicine and Training Center
20 Allen Ave., Ste. #300
Webster Groves, MO 63119
www.smtcstl.com
314.961.3787
sarac@smtcstl.com


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14) Masterpeace Studios in Kirkwood Offering Six Seek Homeschool Session:
MIA: Movement, Imagery, and Art for kids AND Meditation and Yoga Class for adults

Tuesday mornings, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
August 21st - Sept 25th, 2007

Cost:
Children's Classes:
1st child $60
2nd child $54
3rd child $48
Adult classes:
$66

Please call Connie at Masterpeace Studios 314-909-8333.

Masterpeace Studios
J. Milton Turner Office Bldg
1099 Milwaukee St., Ste. 10
Kirkwood, MO 63122
http://www.masterpeacestudios.org




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15) Archaeology Days - August 25th, 2007
Demonstrations of ancient crafts, artifact washing and processing, hands-on activities, tours of excavations, and storytelling. For more information go to: http://www.cahokiamounds.com


Cahokia Mounds
30 Ramey Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-346-5160

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16) Festival of the Little Hills - August 17th, 18th and 19th
Craft and artisan community festival. For more information go to: http://www.festivalofthelittlehills.com/festival/index.htm


Frontier Park, St. Charles
PO Box 1323
St Charles MO 63302
636-940-0095
800-366-2427

August 6th

This should be the second time you received this message. We are testing Gmail this time. We will let you know which one we will be using with our next email. We hope everyone had a great weekend!

Information on the following can be found below:

1) Meet at Solid Rock August 9th for a Mom's Night Out!
2) The Patriettes Girls Volleyball Team Volleyball Skills Camp
3) CORRECTION ---- Knight's Basketball Camp


1) Meet at Solid Rock August 9th for a Mom's Night Out!
To homeschooling moms, young and not so young! Have you ever seemed to notice that there just doesn't seem to be enough time to get caught up with your friends or meet new ones? Or do you wish you had some people to bounce ideas off of? Laura and I got to thinking that busy moms just sometimes need a night off for some coffee and time for chat! The Lees have graciously opened up the doors of the Solid Rock Kaffee House for just such an event!!

We are meeting the Solid Rock Kaffee House in Old Town Eureka. (In front of the Homeschool Sampler) August 9th at 7:00 p.m.. It will be an informal time to meet others and encourage one another, share resources, and network. So leave your kids at home, bring your pocket change for a special coffee and have a mom's night out!

We'd love to meet you and help you get connected with the resources that you may need to have an extraordinary year of homeschooling!

Blessings and we hope see you on the 9th!!!

Jeannine Floyd and Laura Kostial

For directions go to www.thehomeschoolsampler.com



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2) The Patriettes Girls Volleyball Team Volleyball Skills Camp
The Patriettes Girls Volleyball Team is having a volleyball skills camp this next Tuesday, July 31st, at West County Assembly of God, from 7pm to 9:15pm. The camp will be led by several parent-coaches from the Patriettes, and will also include Mark Patterson, an experienced volleyball club coach and home school Dad!
All home schooled girls ages 11-18 are invited! We will have practice areas for experienced players, as well as for those just learning to play volleyball! Cost is only $3 per player. We will have a couple carts full of volleyballs for use at the camp.
Please contact me by email or phone (636)-227-9433 (if you have not already) to reserve
a spot in our camp. It should be a fun opportunity, and we hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Mike Petzoldt


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3) CORRECTION ----

On July 14th, I posted information about both a girl's and boy's basketball camp for the week of July 23rd. In the heading, I accidentally referred to the boy's Blue Knight's Team as the Patriette's boys basketball team. Obviously, the Patriettes is the girl's team. This was just a typographical error on my part - sorry about that! - Laura Kostial


August   3rd


Information can be found on the following:

1) Wildwood Christian School Seeking a Part-Time Life Science Teacher

2) Leftover Seeking Part-Time Teachers
3) Catholic Homeschool Adult Discussion Group - from Claire Wells

4) Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp and Tryouts for the Patriettes Girl's Team.



Jeannine and I will be officially moving to the G-mail address (thehomeschoolconnection@gmail.com ). This seems to work the best overall. At this point we can't even access the theconnections@charter.net address. So if you have sent us anything in the last few days, we haven't received it. So, please just resend it to this gmail address.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Laura and Jeannine.




1) Wildwood Christian School Seeking a Part-Time Life Science Teacher
Wildwood Christian School is looking for a Life Science teacher for grades 7-9 at Wildwood for the 2007-2008 school year. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:20 pm, 2 classes, 12 students per class. Anyone interested should contact Rev. Chris Baker, Headmaster, Humanities at Wildwood Christian School at 636-938-7770. For more information on the school go to www.wildwoodchristianschool.org .

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2) Leftover Seeking Part-Time Teachers
Leftovers is also looking for part-time instructors in the following subjects: Musical Theatre, Drama, Dance (Hip-Hop, Jazz, Line, Ballet, and Tap. Dates and times of classes are varied. For more information contact Sandy O'Dell, Executive Director,

Leftovers, etc., 1759a Scherer Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303, 636-946-9779 or

314-239-3545 (mobile).


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3) Catholic Homeschool Adult Discussion Group - from Claire Wells

There will NOT be an August meeting of the Catholic HS Adult Discussion group. Please contact prepare2xl@yahoo.com (topic: Catholic HS) if interested in future meetings. We will resume meeting if there is sufficient interest to sustain a group.



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4) Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp and Tryouts for the Patriettes Girl's Team.

There will be a Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp and Tryouts for the Patriettes Girl's Team, 7pm-9:30pm, Tuesday August 7th at West County Assembly of God. All home schooled Christian girls are invited to attend. Coach Hoff, Guest Coach Patterson and several other Patriettes coaches will be on hand to teach, help and evaluate each player!

Cost is only $3 per player, and space is limited. Please contact me by email to register. Please also bring a checkbook in case you would like to order a uniform after the tryouts. Those unable to make the tryouts this week will have one more opportunity later in August.

Thanks, and God bless you!

Mike Petzoldt

July 23rd

Information can be found below on the following:

1) Alberici Construction “Green Building” Open Houses
2) Free Bowling at Brunswick on Fridays
3) Free Trial Class at Sports-Medicine Training Center in Kirkwood.
4) Camp Kavod Summer Camp Enrollment
5) Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Conference
6) Article - Diagnosing Autism Early
7) HSLDA--Constitutional Law Class offered by Michael Farris
8) Free Online Classical Ed Conference - August 3-4
9) First Freedom Essay Contest
10) Beginning Oil Painting Classes
11) Family of Christian Home-school Educator’s (FOCHE) 07/08 Edwardsville, IL Support Group
12) School of Talent Beginning Clogging Class
13) OFCHE (O’Fallon Support Group) Beginning of School Year Picnic and Registration
14) Lapicki ART Classes forming now
15) Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Classes
16) The 2007, 40th Operation Clean Stream Event
17) Patriettes Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp
18) Bob Jones University Press Hosting Home School Curriculum Meeting
19) Bradburns Back to School Sale for July - September.
20) Abeka Curriculum Meetings

You can tell the start of the school year is getting close! We hope everyone has had a great summer!
Laura and Jeannine




1) Alberici Construction “Green Building“ Open House:

Alberici Construction has a building at I-170 and Page Avenue that uses
many different eco-friendly systems and is considered one of the top
“green” buildings in the country and in the world for energy efficiency and reuse.
They use wind and solar power to supplement their traditional energy consumption.

They currently offer monthly open houses. They are on the first Wednesday (excluding holidays) of each month from 2-3 pm. It's a great field trip. To RSVP and get directions,
call the concierge at 314.733.2001.


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2) Free Bowling at Brunswick on Fridays - from Jeannine Floyd.
From Brunswick Bowling at Barrett Station and Big Bend.

How does an hour of FREE bowling sound? Your e-coupon for special savings on big fun at your local Brunswick Center is ready to download. Participants must be 13 years of age or older.

BOWL FREE FOR ONE HOUR
Just pay for shoe rental. Limited time only. Download coupon for more details.

http://www.bonuszone.com/ or visit www.bowlbrunswick.com.

FREE bowling lessons are also available - Ask for details.


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3) Free Trial Class at Sports-Medicine Training Center in Kirkwood.

A free trial class is being offered by the Sports-Medicine Training center in Kirkwood.

The class is designed to help children learn to relax and focus their concentration prior to any performance - whether it be academic performance, athletic performance or artistic performance. Michael will help children and their parents develop tools to better manage
performance anxiety, control their breathing, and focus on the task at hand either at home or in a performance setting. The end result will be increased academic, athletic and artistic performance and a much more enjoyable experience for the participant!

They are going to cap the class at 25-30 participants so you need to RSVP if you wish to attend. If there is a great interest they may open another session.

Michael Schomaker, a certified Egoscue specialist and accomplished martial artist, has designed a new class!

SMTC is pleased to offer a FREE trial class to home schooled children and their parents on Friday, July 27 from 2pm to 3pm. Please come in comfortable clothes, ready to learn some new techniques!

Michael's class will begin in the fall, and be offered once a week for home schooled children and their parents. The class will be an hour long, and will build on each successive week, so weekly participation is encouraged!

Please contact Sara at 314.961.3787 to sign up for the FREE trial class, or with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday the 27th!



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4) Camp Kavod Summer Camp

Camp Kavod still has space in their last camp week of the summer July 30 - Aug 3.

This summer's theme is Mission Possible: Do What's Right. There is swimming, Bible lessons, horseback riding, games, creation lessons, etc., lunch and two snacks included. Transportation from low income areas in Wentzville and O'Fallon is provided,

To register and get directions, go to www.campkavod.org

Registrations can be mailed but since it's getting late, we prefer fax to 636-745-8998. The camp is free but for those who can afford it, a donation of $40 is appreciated.

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5) Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Conference
August 3rd, 2007 in Springfield, MO

For more information or to register online go to: http://www.fhautism.com
or by phone 1-800-489-0727


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6) Article - Diagnosing Autism Early

Researchers in Baltimore have been working on diagnosing autism as early as 14 months of age to be able to maximize the child's potential through early intervention.

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19588967/site/newsweek/?from=rss

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7) HSLDA--Constitutional Law Class offered by Michael Farris

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:

Registration is now open for the fall semester of Constitutional Law
Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman and General Counsel of Home
School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry
College.

The class begins September 10, 2007, and concludes February 25, 2008.
If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background
of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking
for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then
this class is for you!

This 18-week Internet-based course follows Michael Farris' textbook,
"Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses a
computer-based audio CD-ROM to deliver the "classroom" lectures. The
syllabus lists the reading and listening assignments for each week and
offers a flexible schedule for homework. Every two weeks, students can
participate in a live chat-room discussion--hosted by Michael
Farris--to pose their questions and discuss the material. Twice during
the class, students will submit essay exams for grading. A certificate
of participation will be awarded to all students at the end of the
class.

Tuition is $250 for HSLDA members and $275 for non-HSLDA members,
which includes the required textbook and CD-ROM. For more information,
or to register, visit the class website at http://conlaw.hslda.org.
Please take a moment to sign up today!


Sincerely,

Rachel Kozlowski
ConLaw Administrator
Home School Legal Defense Association
Purcellville, VA
conlaw@hslda.org

Note: this class is a non-credit, high school level online course taught by Michael Farris through HSLDA. It should not be confused with the for-credit, college level distance learning course also taught by Michael Farris through Patrick Henry College.


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8) Free Online Classical Ed Conference - August 3-4
Friday, August 3, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All times are Pacific Standard Time. Free!

Classicalhomeschooling.org is hosting an online conference, or "webinar," specifically focused on classical Christian homeschooling. This online conference offers many of the same features of traditional conferences, but registration is free and there are no travel expenses! Hear leading experts in classical Christian homeschooling speak and share in informal discussion during the conference through breakout sessions.

The conference is open to the public, however, you will need a broadband Internet connection--cable, DSL or satellite. To attend the conference, use their registration form to sign up. Once registered, you will be put on their list to receive attendance
instructions.

See the website for a complete schedule. Direct any questions to Fritz Hinrichs at info@classicalhomeschooling.org.


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9) First Freedom Essay Contest - Register by November 26

Register online by Monday, November 26, 2007; deadline for submission is Saturday, December 1, 2007.

The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest for 9th-12th graders to compete for $3,000, $1,500, and $750 awards. Students will write an essay of 750 to 1,250 words examining religious freedom, its history, and its current relevance in their lives.


For more contest details. Go to: www.firstfreedom.org/education/studentcomp/guidelines.html


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10) Beginning Oil Painting Classes - from Trina Stephens

(I just thought I would add - I have seen her student’s work, both at the Artists' Guild and at several of the art fairs, and they are consistently fabulous!!! - Laura Kostial)

I have been teaching oil painting at First Baptist Church Arnold for 3 1/2 years and am a Certified Dorothy Dent Instructor (CDDI). I love teaching children and they do learn! When my students enter art shows, they generally win, often first place! Several of my students have paintings on display at the St. Louis Artist Guild at the present time. I paint with the students and the detail on my canvas is shown on monitors at the front of the room so they can see how to do the techniques.

The beginning classes are designed for children at least 10 years old who have no, or limited oil painting experience. In these classes I help them learn the paint colors, color mixing, brush strokes, color value, etc. in a way that is fun while they are learning. If they plan to continue painting, it is worth while to purchase their own paints, brushes, etc. I can help out the parents who don't know what to get. I have some supplies available for purchase as well.

August 27 through September 17, 2007 (no class on September 3, Labor Day) Mondays, Noon - 3 PM
"Hunter's Cabin" is a log cabin in the snow with wood piles and winter foliage.
Cost is $25 with paint & brushes available for $10, canvas for $5

October 8 through November 5, 2007
Mondays, Noon - 1:30 PM
"Grandpa's Barn" is a tumbled down barn painted in the fall of the year with lots of colorful foliage.
Cost is $30 with paint & brushes available for $10, canvas for $5

Advanced Oil Painting Classes:
These classes are designed for the student who has painted at least six paintings. If they have studied elsewhere, I will be happy to meet with you to discuss which class is appropriate for them. These students are basically comfortable with color mixing and strokes, they just need direction and more one on one specific assistance.

August 27 through September 17, 2007 (no class on September 3, Labor Day) Mondays, 3 - 5 PM
"Country Home" is done with a combination of palette knife and brushes. It is a simple cottage with lots of foliage and a beautiful sky. The cost is $20.
Ocotber 8 through November 5, 2007
Mondays, 2-4 PM

"King of the Mountain" is a simple farm scene with chickens and a rooster who sitting on a pile of hay thinking he is "king of the mountain". The cost is $30.

Photos of the paintings and more detailed information is available at our website www.fbcarnold.com/artsandcrafts.

Trina Stephens

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11) Family of Christian Home-school Educator’s (FOCHE) 07/08 Support Group Meeting Schedule - from Kyla Unich

Edwardsville Illinois Area Homeschool Support Group, FOCHE leaders, Mark & Kyla Unich, have set their 07/08 support group meeting schedule (see below).

The group will be meeting at 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Water Street, Edwardsville, on the following dates:

August 20, 2007

September 10, 2007

November 12, 2007

January 14, 2008

March 10, 2008

May 12, 2008

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the group, contact Kyla Unich at E-mail foche@charter.net .



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12) School of Talent Beginning Clogging Class
An 8-week Introduction to Basic Clogging Steps.

This 8-week beginner class will introduce you to clogging giving you the FUNdamentals needed to learn all clogging steps. There is a one time fee for the entire 8-week class of $55 per dancer...HOWEVER...

Parents or grandparents who have a child taking clogging classes may take this Beginning Clogging introduction class for FREE!!!

Our next 8-week Introduction Class is scheduled to start on Tuesday September 6th and Thursday September 8th at 6:00pm. Please contact Kelly Condie to register for this class! Or go to: http://www.schooloftalents.com/ for more information.




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13) O’Fallon (MO) Christian Home Educators Picnic and Annual Open Registration August 17th

The O’Fallon group is a growing and active group. Members of the group hosts support group meetings, field trips, social events, books clubs, competitions and fairs, and much, much more.

OFCHE Back2School Picnic
OFCHE would like to invite you to our OFCHE Back2School Picnic.
Date: August 17th
Time: 11:00-1:00
Place: Dames Park in O'Fallon
Pack your lunch and join us for an afternoon of fellowship to kick off the new school year. OFCHE will provide water. Come check us out! We will have enrollment forms, Book Club information, sign ups for upcoming field trips and much more. We will also have a sign up to gather information for home school sports. Hope to see you there!

OFCHE registration is open.
We will have OFCHE monthly meetings
on Friday from 1:00-2:30 at the O'Fallon Assembly of God.
Sept. 14th, Oct. 12th, Nov 9th, Dec. 7th, Jan. 18th, Feb. 15th, March 14th April 11th
1:00-2:00 OFCHE parent meeting in the fellowship hall, book club for 5-12 yr old in the classrooms, 13 & up yearbook committee amd 2:00-2:30 fellowship and field trip sign ups

For more information contact Dawn & Jennifer at 636-696-1500 or
www.ofche.net


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14) Lapicki ART Classes forming now. From Joy Lapicki

Classes available for every artistic ability in: Various Mediums: paint; clay; pastels; and charcoal , Basics: color; drawing; world art; and art history, and in Fundamentals: perspective; shading; proportion; and expand creativity

Cost: October – May (tuition includes all media and tools. Art kit purchased the first class) are: $56.00 for a 4-week month, $70.00 for a 5-week month, as well as a $20.00 one-time fee for art supply kit. A family discount is offered: 2 children – deduct 10% off monthly tuition and
3 children – deduct 20% off monthly tuition.

Coordinate your own class of 4 or more students and the coordinator will receive one of the following. (This offer is for the individual coordinating the class only.)
¨Meet once a week for a month and the coordinator’s child gets 25% off that month’s tuition
OR
¨ Meet once a week for the entire year and the coordinator’s child will get a $25 tuition discount for the first four months. $100 savings

* $100 discount cannot be combined with the family discount

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To register: Mail form, along withArtist/student name: Age: Grade (entering in Fall)

Parent name: Phone number:

Address: E-mail:

ART class requested (day/time):
Need more information? Contact Joy Lapicki at 636-256-4918 or e-mail joy4art@hotmail.com

Class Schedule for 2nd grade and up
October - May

Monday10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Homeschooling Class!!
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Beginning)

Tuesday1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Homeschooling Class!!
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Advanced)

The 1st Wednesday of every month I will be offering a class for Preschool age children from 9:30-10:30 a.m. To receive a class schedule and further class information, send an e-mail to joy4art@hotmail.com.

Times don’t work? Individual group classes also available! (4 child minimum)

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15) Missouri Department of Conservation Hunter Education Classes

Various Hunter Education classes are being offered this summer. For the full schedule of dates and times go to: http://mdc.mo.gov/cgi-bin/heclass/search.cgi?region=St.%20Louis

Some classes are free and some cost is $5 which is a building use fee. The minimum age is 11.

For questions contact: 636-583-5195 ext. 2410 or go
http://mdc.mo.gov/hunt/huntered/index.htm



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16) The 2007, 40th Operation Clean Stream is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th.

Founded in 1967, OPERATION CLEAN STREAM remains one of America's longest and largest ongoing river restoration projects and key environmental event, continuing for 40 years now. The annual event attracts nearly 2,000 volunteers from various age groups and backgrounds, to the Meramec River and its tributaries including the Big, Bourbeuse, Courtois and Huzzah Rivers.

Volunteers are invited to participate as individuals or with a group on the fourth Saturday in August each year. Workers boat, float in canoes or work in shore parties on an assigned section of the Meramec, Big, Bourbeuse, Courtois or Huzzah Rivers. To float, you must provide your own canoe. People of all ages are welcome, but children must have adult supervision.


Volunteers are provided trash bags, gloves and a free bumper sticker. Following the clean up participants can join other workers at one of eight picnic sites in the watershed to socialize and enjoy free refreshments for their efforts.
For more information go to: http://www.openspacecouncilstl.org/OCS.htm


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17) Patriettes Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp - from the Petzolds

Our next Patriettes Girl's Volleyball Skills Camp will be Tuesday, July 31st, from 7pm-9:15pm at West County Assembly of God, located at Maryville Centre Drive and Highway 40 in Town & Country. It is open to experienced players as well as those just wanting to learn how to play volleyball. You and your homeschooled Christian daughters ages 11-18 are invited to participate! Cost for the camp is $3 per player. We will have two groups, one for beginners and one for intermediate/advanced players.
Please contact us to let us know if you will be attending, and how many camp spots we should reserve for your family. Participants should bring $3 each, a volleyball (bring as many as you can), appropriate modest indoor volleyball wear (the gym is air conditioned), knee pads if you have them.

We would also like to encourage one or both parents attend next week from each family participating. (first-time participants MUST bring a parent) There will also be a parent's meeting at the camp, to discuss the upcoming season plans, uniforms and other program details, and to answer any questions any of you may have. It will also be a great chance to make some new home school acquaintances and friends!
Several parents with volleyball experience have expressed an interest in helping with the camps and the team, and we welcome any and all offers to help! Please contact us in advance if you would like to help next week.

Please contact us as soon as you can, since camp space will be limited! You may also forward this invitation to other Christian home school families that may like to improve in volleyball. All participants need to contact us in advance to make a reservation. We hope to hear from each of you, and see you next Tuesday at WCAG!

Thanks, and God bless you,

Mike & Jan Petzoldt
636-227-9433
www.orgsites.com/mo/stlchristiansports.com

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18) Bob Jones University Press Hosting Home School Curriculum Meeting

BJU Press is holding a Home School Curriculum meeting this Thursday, July 26th, at the Holiday Inn in St. Louis (4234 Butler Hill Road). They will be offering free shipping on all textbooks and materials, discounts for both current and new subscribers to the BJ HomeSat Program, as well as a special introductory price for our new Distance Learning Hard Drive. If you have any questions, please contact Stan Albrecht at 816-863-9345 or go to www.bju.edu .





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19) Bradburns Back to School Sale for July - September.


15% off all Mailbox Products - July 23-28
15% off all Teacher Created Resources - July 30-Aug. 5
15% off all Carson Dellosa - Aug. 6-12
15% off all TREND products - Aug. 13-19
End of Season Sale, September 3-8

Stores will be also be open on Sundays during the month of August only from 12:00 to 4:00.

For more information go to: http://bradburnspts.com or call 314-647-educate.


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20) Abeka Curriculum Meetings

Abeka will be hosting a number of curriculum meetings at the following locations:

Fairview Heights, IL 07/31/07 Ramada Inn Directions: I-64, Exit 12 (IL 159) 10am-12pm and 2-4pm 6900 N. Illinois St.

09/19/07 Ramada Inn Directions: I-64, Exit 12 (IL 159) 11am-3pm 6900 N. Illinois St. St. Charles, MO 07/31/07 The Columns Directions: I-70, Fifth St. Exit, 1/4 mile to Veterans Memorial Pkwy. 10am-12pm and 2-4pm 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

09/11/07 The Columns Directions: I-70, Fifth St. Exit, 1/4 mile to Veterans Memorial Pkwy. 12-4pm 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

09/28/07 The Columns Directions: I-70, Fifth St. Exit, 1/4 mile to Veterans Memorial Pkwy. 11am-3pm 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. St. Louis , MO 08/01/07 Holiday Inn South - Butler Hill Directions: I-55, Exit 195 (Butler Hill Rd.) 11am-3pm 4234 Butler Hill Rd.

09/12/07 Holiday Inn South - Butler Hill Directions: I-55, Exit 195 (Butler Hill Rd.) 11am-3pm 4234 Butler Hill Rd.

For more information go to www.abeka.com or call 1-877-A Beka Book (1-877-223-5226).



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The above message was either from Jeannine Floyd and/or Laura Kostial. To contact Jeannine directly e-mail her at Jeanninesconnections@charter.net or Laura directly at Laurasconnections@msn.com

If you wish to have your name removed from our resource and events email list, please reply accordingly to: theconnection@charter.net. If you know of any new home schoolers, whether new to the area or new to home schooling, or even prospective home schoolers, that could benefit from the above information, please feel forward to pass on this e-mail. Thank you,

Jeannine and Laura

July 17th

Information on the following can be found below:

1) Patriot Boys Basketball Camp
2) Homeschool Beginner's Dance Class at Dance Art
3) Busch Wildlife Area Outdoor Adventures Expo
4) Andrew Ferguson Author of Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America to speak at Kisker
5) Free Day at Missouri Botanical Gardens
6) Article from HSLDA regarding status given to homeschooling by the US Supreme Court:
7) Little Prince and Princess Reception - Pre-performance Program for BOD’s Cinderella
8) Upcoming Book Sales
9) Private Art Classes Offered Through School House Art
10) LifeLight Youth Theatre Accepting Fall Enrollment
11) Contest to change the Homeschool E-store’s Name
12) Just Math - Math Classes and Tutoring



1) Patriot Boys Basketball Camp from Beth Ohlmann
Patriot Boys Basketball Camp for homeschool boys who will be entering grades 7-12 in the fall. This will be a 2 day camp held at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church located at
Hwy 141 and Big Bend. The camp dates will be Thursday, July 19 and Thursday, July 26. Times for both days will be 6:30 to 8:30PM. The camp will be led by our Varsity Coach Doug McVicar and assisted by our other coaches. We will be teaching basic and advanced individual and team basketball skills and strategies.

We are sorry, but due to all grades participating at the same time,
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. Parents must preregister their sons via e-mail (mjmaichel@sbcglobal.net) with name, age, and fall grade of each boy participating along with parents' names, phone number, and e-mail. If you can only attend one of the days, please indicate which day so that we can accommodate as many interested boys as possible. Cost is $5 to participate and payable the first night you attend.

Please bring a water bottle, basketball, and a dark and light shirt.
A future camp / tryout for later in the summer will be announced via
e-mail and posted on the website www.stlouishomeschoolbasketball.com as
details become available.

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2) Homeschool Beginner's Dance Class at Dance Art from Christy Lange
Homeschool Beginner's Dance Class --Ballet, Jazz and Tap for beginners ages K-4th grade. The class will be at Dance Art in Eureka on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Tuition is $42.00 per month. Christian Praise and worship music will be used for some of the dances. Please register or get more information by calling Dance Art at 636-938-4047


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3) Busch Wildlife Area Outdoor Adventures Expo
Saturday, July 28, Busch Wildlife Area is having a free event for the whole family. Outdoor Adventures Expo is from 9am to 3 pm. Free Shooting, archery, shotgun, 22 rifle, air rifle, muzzle loads...........demonstrations by St. Louis Geocaching Associationn, Turkey Tracks Event, as well as, the Old West Chuck Wagon, Eureka Fire District, and the Mounted Search and Rescue Unit. For more info visit: www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis or call 636-441-4554.


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4) Andrew Ferguson Author of Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America to speak at Kisker Library - from Margaret Porch.

Andrew Ferguson will be speaking at the Kisker Road library on July 23rd in the evening. He is the author of the book, Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America. Here is the info from the library:
Join Andrew Ferguson as he presents a captivating, entertaining celebration of our greatest president and his enduring influence on our country. Almost two centuries after his birth and nearly 150 years since he was struck down by an assassin's bullet, Abraham Lincoln is alive and kicking in the country he gave everything to save. Get the inside story on Ferguson's book, Land of Lincoln, which includes an entertaining account of his personal coast-to-coast journey through contemporary Lincoln Nation.

Monday, July 23---7:30pm
Kisker Road Branch Library
To register, call: 926-READ.

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5) Free Day at Missouri Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In honor of Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 207th birthday, admission to the Garden is free all day. Come and meet an actor playing Henry Shaw and tour Shaw’s home, the Tower Grove House. Enjoy old-fashioned entertainment including an organ grinder, a silhouette artist, a stilt walker, actors in Victorian fashions, and birthday refreshments. Bring your bike and take a five-mile tour of Tower Grove Park too, during the third annual “Petal Pedal.” Register in the Garden’s east parking lot from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit www.trailnet.org or www.mobot.org for more details.

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6) Article from HSLDA regarding status given to homeschooling by the US Supreme Court: Interesting article from HSLDA. See link below http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/washingtontimes/200707100.asp

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7) Little Prince and Princess Reception - Pre-Performance Program for BOD’s Cinderella
Prior to the performances of Broadway on the Driveway’s production of Rogers and Hammersteins’ Cinderella, “Princes” and Princesses” ages 12 and under are invited to a special receiption with Princes Charming and Cinderella! They will enjoy refreshments, story=time with the Fairy Godmother, waltzing lesson, backstage tour, and an autographed photo of Prince Charming and Cinderella! Royal attire is encouraged, but not necessary. Limited Reservations.

Location is the Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center at Missouri Baptist University

Cost is $20.00 per child (mult be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Mail check payable to: Broadway on the Driveway, PO Box 1079, Ballwin, MO 63022

For additional information contact Broadway on the Driveway at broadwaydriveway@prodigy.net



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8) Upcoming Book Sales from Margaret Porch

1. Willot Road Christian Academy Abeka Books for Sale
Willot Road Christian Academy is selling its 2nd and 3rd grade Abeka curriculum (Abeka updated these two grades this year). You can get teacher's guides, answer keys, readers. If you go to the Abeka website, you can still buy the workbooks for this curriculum. Don't go to Willot Road Christian Academy if you are interested in these books. Instead, go to the garage sale that is happening this Wednesday or Saturday (July 18 and 21) starting at 8:00 am at the following home:
41 Springwood
St. Peters, MO 63376.


2. Lindenwood Book Bazaar - August 3 and 4, 9 am - 5 pm.
Lindenwood University is hosting a Book Bazaar August 3rd and 4th from 9 am to 5 pm at 209 S. Kingshighway, Room D and E (on the strip mall right down from the Lindenwood Book Store).
They are taking donations of books to sell as well. Call 636-949-4787 if you have books to donate.
Last year there were lots of good books to choose from, ranging from old college texts to children's books that were donated by families.
The proceeds from this sale go to the Lindenwood University YMCA.


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9) Private Art Classes Offered Through School House Art - from Kristine Stenzinger
Kristine Stenzinger gives private art classes in her home for homeschooled
students K-12. Courses taught in fine arts, art theory, art history, cartooning and crafts. For more information go to www.schoolhouseart.org. School House Art also offers 50% off the first trial lesson. The fall course schedule should be out in the next week or two.

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10) LifeLight Youth Theatre Accepting Fall Enrollment - From Michelle Beasley

LifeLight Youth Theatre offers a wide range of Homeschool Drama Classes from beginniners to advanced. Students will receive training and experiences in the theatre arts, a sense of what excellence requires valuable friendships, connection to community, and honor for God, the family, and the individual. We strive to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and the community through experiences in the arts within the atmosphere of positive Biblical values. For more information regarding course offerings and registration - see the attached LifeLight files.

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11) Contest to change the Homeschool E-store’s Name From the owners of the Homeschool E-Store

The Homeschool What Store???

We hear that a lot, and we're pretty sure you do too. You've spent a lot of time and effort helping to spread the word about HomeschoolEstore these last couple of years and we now you've probably had to spell and respell our name more than a few times for confused friends and family. That's why we think it's time for a change. We need a new name for our store and we'd love your help. Be the person to suggest the new and improved name we choose for our store and you could win your choice of $200 cash or $300 store credit. All entries must be e-mailed to us by September 3rd, 2007. The winner will be announced on October 1st, 2007. Not only will we be renaming the store, but we'll be revamping our entire site with all sorts of new features like wish lists and better ways to preview titles. Stay tuned for more information.

CONTEST DETAILS:

One Grand Prize winner will be selected. 2nd-10th place winners will also be selected and receive a $20 credit in their account. The grand prize winner will be featured on our homepage and receive their choice of $200 cash or $300 store credit.

Submissions must adhere to contest rules (below) and be e-mailed by 5:00p.m, CST, September 1, 2007. All Winners will be notified via e-mail on October 1st, 2007.

PLEASE MAKE SUBMISSIONS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE E-MAIL ADDRESS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF OUR HOMEPAGE, TOWARD THE BOTTOM. YOUR SUBJECT LINE SHOULD READ: "Renaming Contest."

YOU MUST BE A HOMESCHOOLESTORE MEMBER IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. MEMBERSHIP IS ENTIRELY FREE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ENTERING ANY BANKING OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. SIGN UP USING THE PROMPTS ON OUR HOMEPAGE AT www.homeschoolestore.com.
CONTEST RULES:

1. Name suggestions must have the .com version of their name available as web addresses (URLs). For example, yourname.com must be available. Web address availability should be checked before submitting names. You can use this page http://www.homeschoolestore.com/catalog/hses_check_domain.php to see if your name is available as a web address. If a name becomes unavailable after your submission has been made it will become ineligible for selection. You will find that most words and combination of words have already been reserved as web addresses so this makes the contest a challenge!

2. Names that are already in-use by other companies will not be considered. It is not necessary however to commit a great deal of research to each of your name suggestions in an attempt to determine whether or not they are already in use by another company; this will be done by homeschoolestore employees as part of our selection process.

3. HomeschoolEstore.com publishers and affiliates are invited to participate in this contest.

4. Adults and children are welcome to participate. There is no age restriction. Prizes for child entries will be awarded to legal guardians on behalf of children.

5. All entries must be original ideas conceived of by the entrant. We encourage entrants NOT to use this contest as a brainstorming activity, but to do their brainstorming first, and then select their best ideas for submission.

6. There is no limit to the number of name suggestions per entrant. We'd appreciate your putting all of your name suggestions in one e-mail.

7. Please include with your submissions an up to 75-word biography, including name, age (if you choose,) information about your homeschooling experience, and information about your experience with HomeschoolEstore.com.

8. An e-mail contact must be included with all submissions.
9. All submissions become our property and submitting the idea for the name is considered work-for-hire. The prize awarded shall be the full compensation for the winner whose name is selected.
Name suggestions will be judged by us based on the following criteria:
1. Is the name memorable?
2. Is it easy to misspell?
3. Is it unique? Combinations of simple words like
www.greathomeschooldownloads.com are unlikely to be winners. Sometimes
combining words in interesting ways can make good names like National
Biscuit Company became Nabisco.
4. Names that convey homeschooling, education and/or electronic downloads
will have preference.
5. Nonsensical names will be considered. These are names like Google, Skype,
and Joost.


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12) Just Math - Math Classes and Tutoring
(This young lady is a friend of Cathy Mullin’s (leader of the SHARE Group) Son, Josh)


To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Amy Hess and I am am starting Just Math to teach math to
homeschoolers and tutor home public high school and middle school
students students. I believe students should be able to learn at
their own pace without being hurried, hassled, and left behind. One
of my goals is to teach students the why behind the how in
mathematics so the student know not just the process but why they
have to go through the process. It is also my goal to tailor my
instruction to my students needs in order for them to glean the most
out of their education especially in mathematics.

My ultimate goal is to impact my students for Christ. I want to
encourage them to use the gifts God has given them in order to give
Him glory. I want each of my students to know and understand how
much I care about them as well as their hopes and dreams.

I have started scheduling classes for both High School and Middle
School mathematics classes (they are subject to change based on the
majority of the students schedules). There is a limit of 6 students
per course, please register early.

High School Classes:
Algebra 1 on Mondays
Algebra 2 on Tuesdays
Geometry on Wednesdays
Intro to Calc. on Thursdays (this is not precalculus)
Calculus on Fridays (this is using a college text)

Middle School Classes:
Algebra 1 on Mondays
6th grade math on Tuesdays
7th grade math on Wednesdays
8th grade math on Thursdays
Geometry on Fridays

The Curriculum I am leaning toward for Alg1, Alg2, Geometry is Math-U-
See. This is really cool because of the manipulatives that are
included with the curriculum that allows student to do math hands-on.
The Curriculum I am leaning toward for 6th, 7th, 8th grades is CMP2
(Connected Mathematics 2 by Prentice Hall). This is the best I have
seen so far because the students discover the process through
experiments and questioning.

The classes start for the fall semester August 20- December 17. Some
classes will meet twice a week. If it is a semester course then this
is the only schedule needed.
Labor Day Vacation September 1-4
Thanksgiving Break November 18-25
Christmas/ New Years Break December 18- January 6

The Dates for the Spring Semester have not been set yet.
The Prices vary based on the classes.
Private Tutoring is available.

Please feel free to contact with any questions or want to register
your students. I am so excited to hear from you.

Blessings,
Amy Hess
2113 Farnsworth Drive
O'Fallon, MO 63368
636-399-8985
636-474-2191
math4fun@mac.com

PS A website is under construction with all the details.

July 14th

Information can be found on the following:

1) Patriettes Girl’s Basketball Camp 2007
2) Patriettes Boy’s Basketball Camp 2007
3) St. Louis County Library Book Sale at Indian Trails Branch
4) An other resource for free books on-line through the Guttenberg Project.
5) On-Line Dual Entrollment Program
6) Special Offer on Tell ME More Foreign Language Program.
7) Broadway on the Driveway presents...
8) National Ice Cream Day Celebrated at the Missouri History Museum (free ice cream!)
9) Homeschoolers FamilyDay at Huzzah - Update on Contact Information from Suzanna Embry.




1) Patriettes Girl’s Basketball Camp 2007

The Patriettes Girls Home School Basketball team is sponsoring a basketball
skills camp conducted by their coaching staff at Missouri Baptist
University, North Outer 40 at Mason Road, St. Louis,Mo.
The camp is open to girls entering the fifth grade up to seniors in high
school.
The camp will be held Monday, July 23 through Thursday, July 26, from 5:00
- 7:30 PM.
Cost is $40 for 1 girl, $60 for 2 girls from the same family, and $75 for 3
girls from the same family.

If you would like to register or have any questions, you may email us at at
sportsmom@linuxmail.org or call 636-239-1272.

Gary and Beth Brehe
E-Mail: gary.brehe@veoliaes.com
636-239-1272
PATRIETTES WEBSITE:www.orgsites/mo/stlpatriettes

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2) Patriettes Boy’s Basketball Camp 2007

There will also be a boys basketball skills camp each evening July 23-26th at
MBU from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, so invite your brothers and your Christian home school friends! Details and costs on the boy's camp are on our website, and anyone can email me for details and to sign up for the boy's camp.

Thanks and God bless you, and Go Patriettes and Blue
Knights!


Mike Petzoldt
Christian Home School Sports of Greater St. Louis
Blue Knights Basketball
Patriettes Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer
St. Louis Patriots Baseball
www.orgsites/mo/stlchristianhomesports


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3) St. Louis County Library Book Sale at Indian Trails Branch

The Indian Trails Branch is having a children's book sale Friday August 3rd and Saturday August 4th. The sale will run from 10 AM-4PM books are 25 cents, paperbacks are 10 cents unless otherwise marked. Sales support children's programming at the library.

Indian Trails Branch-St Louis County Library
8400 Delport Drive (at Midland)
St Louis MO 63114
314-428-5424

Katie Molinaro
Children's Program Specialist
Indian Trails Branch
8400 Delport Dr
St Louis MO 63114
314-428-5424
kmolinaro@slcl.org


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4) An other resource for free books on-line through the Guttenberg Project.

An other homeschool mom has taken the time to research out and catalog many books. Go to: http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/


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5) On-Line Dual Entrollment Program
(I don’t know anything about this… but I received it from three people this week!? - Laura )

There is now a new Dual High School & College program starting with your student's freshman year in high school, for as little as $89.00 per month per family for up to 3 students.

Bonus Special:
One more student for the same price!
4 students for only $89.00 per month per family.
This is a true college at home solution.
Older students have the flexibility to work full time while accomplishing college credits.
This is an APCE solution, which is a non-profit private home school service organization.

www.HomeBaseCollege.com

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6) Special Offer on Tell ME More Foreign Language Program.

The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is pleased to present a Group Buy for
award-winning Tell Me More®foreign language at deep discounts!
By purchasing as a group, we will all save at least 15% and as much
as 50% depending on how many curriculum packages we order as a group.

PLUS! With every order, you will automatically be entered into a
drawing to win a FREE 6-month online subscription. A $175 value! The
winning Co-op member will enjoy SIX months of complete access to all
of TELL ME MORE's online multimedia resources in the language of your
choice.

The bigger our order, the more we all save, so tell your friends and
homeschool groups!

To take advantage of this special offer, you must place your order no
later than 07-25-2007 at 11:59 pm Eastern.


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7) Broadway on the Driveway presents...
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
“Cinderella”
Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
July 19th - 7PM
July 20 - 7PM
July 21 - 3PM
Location: The Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center
Missouri Baptist University, 1 College Park Dr.
No Admission Charge - General Seating
Broadway on the Driveway
(636) 541-2813
P.O. Box 1079
Ballwin, MO 63022
Email: broadwaydriveway@prodigy.net
Website: www.broadwayonthedriveway.com

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8) National Ice Cream Day Celebrated at the Missouri History Museum

History Museum at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Sunday, July 15 from 1-4 p.m.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the third Sunday in July as the National Day of Ice Cream. In honor of this momentous occasion, the Missouri Historical Society and St. Louis' own North Star Frozen Treats, have teamed up to make this a special day to remember. Hands-on activities, guided tours, live music and best of all, FREE ice cream (while supplies last) will help honor this delicious treat.

1:30-3:30 p.m. - Ice cream served - Free

1:15-2:00 p.m. - 1904 World's Fair music , performed by Dee Ban.

2:30-4:00 p.m. - Get your toes tappin' to a lively "old time mandolin, guitar, and bass music" concert with the Buckhannon Brothers with Vince Corkery.

(314-746-4599 and www.mohistory.org for current exhibits and additional details)



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9) Homeschoolers FamilyDay at Huzzah - Update on Contact Information from Suzanna Embry.

I Just found out the e-mails for this event haven't been reaching us, if you are interested in this event, please call Suzanna directly at 1-573-259-7493

Deadline is July 15th-

Homeschoolers FamilyDay at Huzzah:
Place and Time:
August the 7th
Huzzah Resort in Steelville, MO. http://www.huzzahvalley.com/traveling.html
Things to do:
Horseback Riding- Ages 8 and up - $20(this is a discounted rate) or less per person depending on how many families sign up. This ride is exciting, through a river, up and down steep hills, great fun for young and old. The horses were great with my kids when we went a few years ago.
Ages 5 or under - $5.32 for a kiddy ride( If we have enough this will probably be discounted too).

Rafting/Canoeing $10 person

Your family can camp or stay there in their cabins- check website above for pricing
Kayaks,Tubes, and more

Please let me know: Do you want to do river rafting/canoeing and horseback riding, how many will be there doing what from your family. I need at least thirty families before I call them back for discounted rates. Please let me know by July 15th. All homeschooling families are welcome

Thank you
Suzanna Embry
CHESS Rolla, MO area
1-573-259-7493

July 11th

Information can be found on the following:

1) IDTech Camps at Washington University
2) Scholastic Warehouse Sale
3) THE HOMESCHOOL SAMPLER - BOXED SET BONANZA
4) New articles from the Spring, 2007 Classical Teacher are available on MemoriaPress.com
5) Communicators for Christ’s Summer Debate Camp
6) Christian Youth Theater Presents Godspell
7) USBORNE OPEN HOUSE
8) Magic House to Offer Homeschool Days Again in 07/08


1) IDTech Camps at Washington University - from Lisa Naeger

IDTech Camps offer students 7-17 a variety of computer camps, ranging from creating video games, websites, digital movies, comic books, robots and more. The last camps of the summer are offered next week (July 16th - 20th) and some camps have a few positions still open. For more information you can check real-time availability and register online at www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324).

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2) Scholastic Warehouse Sale - from Jo Ann Peterson
It is time for the Warehouse Sale! If you have never been to one of these, you really should go check it out - many books are 50% off or more, and besides books, you find software and school supplies available too. One of the perks of home schooling in St. Louis is being one of the cities with a Scholastic Book warehouse.
- - Jo Ann Peterson


...click on this link, below, and then the "sign up" button if you want to register to get the e-mails directly. "The brief registration process will establish your Scholastic user name and password. When you complete your registration, you will receive a Fast-Cart Pass along with a $10 off coupon, which will allow you to bypass the sign-in line at the event."


http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states/mo.asp



Monday, 07/16/2007 - Thursday, 07/19/2007
Monday 8 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday 12 PM - 7 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 7 PM
Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM


Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse
2089 Corporate 44 Dr
Fenton, MO 63026
(800) 635-7323



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3) THE HOMESCHOOL SAMPLER - BOXED SET BONANZA

10% OFF
All in-stock boxed sets including
SAXON
LIFE PAC
Horizons
Switched on Schoolhouse

Offer good on in-stock items only and excludes consignment. Does not apply to previously purchased merchandise. Offer good through July 28, 2007.

THE HOMESCHOOL SAMPLER.
127 S. Central Ave.
Eureka, MO
636-938-7526
Open Tuesday - Friday Noon - 6 pm
Saturday - 9 am - 3 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

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4) New articles from the Spring, 2007 Classical Teacher are available on MemoriaPress.com - From Lisa Naeger

Thrice yearly, we publish the much anticipated Classical Teacher with articles and inspiration from our staff and authors around the world. If you didn't receive your copy of the Classical Teacher, please request a copy and subscribe to future editions for free at http://www.memoriapress.com/catalog.


The Conservative Purpose of a Liberal Education by Russell Kirk
Liberal education is conservative in this way: it defends order against disorder ... Liberal learning enables those who benefit from its discipline to achieve some degree of harmony within themselves.


The Classical Education of the Founding Fathers by Martin Cothran


The Founding Fathers possessed two characteristics that distinguished them from other men of their time—and most men in any time: wisdom and virtue.


Letter from the Editor - Spring 2007 Martin Cothran


Why Study Latin and Greek by Andrew Campbell


The practical, cultural, and formative reasons to study classical languages.
Getting Beyond the Lord of the Rings by Martin Cothran


How to parlay an obsession with the Lord of the Rings into an interest in English literature.
A Short Lesson in Memorization - Disappearing Line Technique by Leigh Lowe


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5) Communicators for Christ’s Summer Debate Camp - from Jeannine Floyd

Held in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, on the shores of the historic Duck River, Communicators for Christ’s Summer Debate Camp offers challenging workshops, step-by-step instruction, personalized coaching opportunities, and a myriad of exciting activities. For debaters of all experience levels, CFC’s Summer Debate Camp will teach students what they need to know to successfully debate the 2007-2008 NCFCA debate resolutions for both Team Policy and Lincoln Douglas Value. From topic discussions and theory workshops to movie nights and canoe trips, debaters will not want to miss this opportunity to begin analyzing the 2007-2008 debate resolutions with nationally recognized instructors.

The scope of CFC’s Debate Camp offerings extends beyond competition. With all-new workshops and activities designed by national debate champions to coach debaters in practically applying their argumentation skills, CFC’s goal is to inspire students to use communication and argumentations skills to influence their communities.

CFC’s Summer Debate Camp also offers special training opportunities for debate coaches and club leaders. Visit communicatorsforchrist.com for more information!

General Information:
• Tuition: $325, per student; includes tuition, meals, lodging (after Early Bird Deadline, tuition is $375)
• Camp Check-In: 3-5 PM, Sunday, July 8
• Camp Check-Out: 1-2 PM, Thursday, July 12

Who should attend?
• Beginning debaters who want to learn basic argumentation skills and gain an understanding of the 2007-2008 NCFCA debate resolutions.
• Intermediate and advanced debaters seeking challenging workshops, personalized coaching, and in-depth analysis of the 2007-2008 NCFCA debate resolutions.

What do campers learn?
• How to write, present, and defend a debate case
• The structure of a debate round
• How to research evidence and write briefs
• Theory, style, and strategy techniques
• How to practically apply argumentation skills to real life
• How to analyze and understand the 2007-2008 NCFCA debate resolutions

What do parents and coaches gain from the experience?
• Specialized coaching sessions on running debate clubs, coaching debaters of various skill levels, applying argumentation in the community, and more
• Access to all debate workshops
• Coaching tips and ideas to take home to your clubs
• The first two full days of camp (July 9-10) will include structured coaching sessions with the Debate Camp staff, while the last two days (July 11-12) will provide opportunities for observing classes, watching debate rounds, etc

What else happens at debate camp?
• Skits
• Movie nights
• Free time
• Cabin discussions
• Games
• Organized activities (in the past, activities have included swimming, canoe trips, and Frisbee golf)

What other important details do I need to know about?
• Early Bird Deadline: Register by May 20 to receive your Early Bird Discount price of $325. After May 20, Debate Camp tuition is $375
• Shuttle Service: CFC provides a shuttle service to and from the Nashville airport. Debaters flying into Nashville will be picked up at 3 PM on Sunday, July 8, and dropped off at 3 PM on Thursday, July 12. Email karen@communicatorsforchrist.com if you would like transportation to and from the airport.
• Medical Release: Participants attending camp without a parent or chaperone present must have en emergency medical release on file with Communicators for Christ prior to the beginning of Debate Camp.

Where can parents and coaches stay?
• Henry Horton Inn
- Located on the grounds of Henry Horton State Park
- Call 931.364.2222 to reserve a room
• Holiday Inn Express
- 1558 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN, 38401
- Located approximately 12 miles from Henry Horton State Park
- Call 931.380.1227 to reserve a room
- Rate: $67.50 per night, if you pick up one of CFC’s reserved rooms
- You may be asked to provide a confirmation number in order to reserve a CFC room. If so, the number is 69000165.

http://communicatorsforchrist.com/




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6) Christian Youth Theater Presents Godspell
Directed, Produced, Choreographed, and Performed by Teenage Homeschoolers
Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics, and vaudeville, Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.
August 10 & 11 @ 7:00

Grace Community Chapel
7661 Mexico Road, St. Peters
Free Admission


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7) USBORNE OPEN HOUSE: from Jocelyn Wofford, SHARE mom
Join me for an Usborne Books Open House and enter to win free and half price books! I will draw names for who gets the regular hostess gifts plus other prize drawings!
I have many books available for cash and carry and I am offering FREE shipping on all books you order!


Sunday, July 22nd from 2p.m. – 5p.m. AND
Monday, July 23rd from 6:30 – 8p.m.
Jocelyn Wofford’s home in South County

Receive Raffle Tickets towards the mystery hostess drawing for the following:
1 ticket for E-mailing or calling to RSVP for the open house. (314-845-8521, thewoffords@sbcglobal.net)
1 ticket just for showing up! (no RSVP required)
2 tickets for every friend you bring with you. Your friend gets a ticket too.
5 tickets for collecting $100 in orders and bringing them with you.
10 tickets plus additional discounts from me for booking a show in August or September.
15 tickets for signing up as a new Usborne consultant.
Can’t come for the fun? You can still…

Place an Order!
I’ll pay the 8% shipping on all orders placed by July 31st and enter you in the mystery hostess drawing! If you get some friends to place an order, you will get an extra chance of winning for each of their orders.

Host a Show!
Does a $125 shopping spree in FREE & ½ price books sound like fun? Host a show; invite friends and family into your home and this could be yours! Plus, in July and August you earn DOUBLE the Free books for qualifying shows!

Become a Consultant!
Would you like to eliminate one of your monthly bills? Go on a dream vacation? I’d love to share with you how Usborne Books could help you realize your dreams!
Check out the full line of Usborne Books on my website. When you’re ready to order, call me, I can save you money as my personal specials are not available though the website.
For questions or assistance contact your Consultant:

Jocelyn Wofford
(314) 845-8521
e-mail at: thewoffords@sbcglobal.net
on the web at: www.ubah.com/J2732


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8) Magic House to Offer Homeschool Days Again in 07/08 - from Cathy Mullins

I just wanted to be sure that all group leaders knew that the Magic House closes it's doors once a month and opens it only to homeschoolers. They like for groups to sign up for the day and then you pay for as many as walk in the door on the day of the event.

The dates are:
October 22
November 12
January 14
February 25
March 10

The SHARE group has chosen Oct., Jan. and March., but there is lots of room in that building for more than one group (or members of your group could come and just pay me and I would handle it). They prefer that you collect the money and give them one payment.

Price is $5.00 per person. Under 2 is free but adults have to pay and you cannot use your memberships. It's for 2 hours, 9:30-11:30 and during the last half hour the kids can keep exploring or go to an age-appropriate presentation. They ask for a minimum of 75 warm bodies, but they hope for 100. They do have to pay the workers who come in and help. It is a very secure feeling to know that the public is not in the building. You can pretty much let your kids run wild (well, not too wild!) and not have to worry about stranger danger. The House is just full of homeschoolers and nice workers.

If you would like to sign up for one or more of these days, please contact Carolyn Daniels at 314-822-8900.

Thanks!

Cathy Mullins

July 5th

Information can be found on the following events and resources:

1) Homeschool Alumni Reunion In Missouri

2) IMACS Math Enrichment Courses in Washington, MO

3) Catholic Home Schoolers Adult Disscussion Group

4) Homeschoolers Family Day at the Huzzah

5) Super Heroes Training Camp Overnight at the Science Center

6) St. Louis County Library to host a Homeschool Open House

7) Update on Booking/Educational Videos and Closed Stacks Holdings.

8) TeenPact and Georgia Right to Life Essay Contest

9) Save on homeschool science curriculum in July

10) Back to School Tax Free Holiday

11) Ladies Seminars at Family Vision Library.

12) Free on-line resources - WOWIO offers free downloads of digital books.



1) Homeschool Alumni Reunion In Missouri

Join homeschool alumni from across the nation at the premier event for homeschool graduates! You'll have the opportunity to be part of 4 days packed of fellowship, presentations, conversation, panel discussions, music, fun activities, and friends old and new. All with fellow homeschool graduates who share your core values and unique life experiences. When? July, 19th-22nd.

Where? South East Missouri (Poplar Bluff)

How much? $147 for HSA members. Includes registration, 4 days (3 nights) lodging, 9 meals and a 2007 reunion t-shirt!

For more information go toL http://www.homeschoolalumni.org/reunion/

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2) IMACS Math Enrichment Courses in Washington, MO From Cynthia Hoffman

We have a few openings for Fall, 2007 IMACS classes in Washington, MO. These classes are math enrichment for kids who like math, although they do reinforce basic math concepts and present core math concepts in varied ways, using games and challenging models. See the Course Summaries for the upcoming sessions below. This program apparently evolved out of the MEGSSS program in St. Louis (if any of you are familiar with that) and is currently operating at the College School and Rossman in St. Louis.

These 8 week sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings. Last year, we did one session in the Fall and one in the Spring. The younger group (Elementary Enrichment) would work for a second or third grader, and lasts for and hour and a half. The older group (Mathematics Enrichment), would accept fifth or sixth graders or advanced 4th graders) and the class runs two hours. The cost for the older group should be approximately $190/child with discounts for families. The younger group will be slightly less, I believe, but I have to verify that with Doug. There is still a partial scholarship available, so don't let the cost deter you if you have a "math" kid.

Attending a demo class is the best way to find out where to place your child. Doug Hunt has also offered to do some preparation work for the Mathcounts competition, if there is enough interest. For more information, you can visit www.imacs.org or email me directly.

Cynthia Hoffman


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3) Catholic Home Schoolers Adult Disscussion Group from Claire Juzwicki-Wells
Catholic HS Adult Discussion group forming. Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Incarnate Word parish, 13416 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, 63017. (Convenient to Highways 270, 364, 40, 141; www.incarnate-word.org/index.html for directions)

Topic July 10th is Marriage Maintenance. Join us for a lecture by Dr. Dawn McFarland, a clinical psychologist with subspecialty training in marriage and family issues. Dawn and her husband homeschool their 4 energetic boys, 3 of whom have special medical and educational needs. She will gladly answer questions related to those topics also. The lecture will be followed by discussion and fellowship.

If you cannot attend this month, please pencil the group in as one to investigate in the future!!

Claire Juzwicki-Wells
314-469-5509

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4) Homeschoolers Family Day at the Huzzah from Suzanna Embry
(for those of you who don’t know Suzanna, she is one of the leaders of the Rolla Christian homeschool group. She is a great lady and she and her group have graciously opened up this event to those of us in the greater St. Louis area)

A neat little mini vacation for ALL Home Educators -

Place and Time:
Huzzah Resort in Steelville, MO. http://www.huzzahvalley.com/traveling.html They liked the idea of having a Homeschool Family Day at the their resort. Tuesday, August the 7th. I will send final details out to all who sign up.

Things to do:
Horseback Riding- Ages 8 and up - $20(this is a discounted rate) or less per person depending on how many families sign up. This ride is exciting, through a river, up and down steep hills, great fun for young and old. The horses were great with my kids when we went a few years ago.
Ages 5 or under - $5.32 for a kiddy ride( If we have enough this will probably be discounted too).
Rafting/Canoeing $10 person
Your family can camp or stay there in their cabins- check website above for pricing
Kayaks
Tubes
and more,,, Check their site.http://www.huzzahvalley.com/traveling.html

How much:
They need to know up front how many so they can be ready for us. I'll need to give them two weeks notice.This is what I need from you to set this up:
Do you want to do river rafting/canoeing and horseback riding, how many adults and children in your family, E-mail address or telephone. E-mail or phone are just for me to remind everyone. I need at least thirty families before I call them back.Please let me know by July 13th.
I love planning these things and our family has enjoyed getting to know all of you so much! Even if we haven't met yet, I hope you can all help make this event a success!!

Thank you!!!

Suzanna Embry
CHESS committee member
1-573-259-7493
dsembry@centruytel.net
CHESS Website:
http://www.chessnwk.org


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5) Super Heroes Training Camp Overnight at the Science Center

Super Heroes Training Camp Overnight camp opportunities are available for
campers ages six and up (anyone, any age is welcome!) at MARVEL(r) Super
Heroes TM: The Exhibition on the following dates:

5pm, Friday, July 13, 2007 to 10am, Saturday, July 14
5pm, Friday, July 20, 2007 to 10 am, Saturday, July 21
5pm, Friday, August 3, 2007 to 10am, Saturday, August 4
5pm, Friday, August 17, 2007 to 10am, Saturday, August 18
5pm, Friday, August 24, 2007 to 10am, Saturday, August 25 Campers will enjoy
a full night of super hero and science fun .

Spend the entire night in the Marvel(r) Super Heroes TM: The Exhibition
Dinner, Movie Ticket, Snacks and Breakfast included.

Amazing science demonstrations on the theater stage in the exhibition.

§ See a giant-screen film in the OMNIMAX(r) Theater - Superman Returns or
Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience (opens July 20, 2007) .

§ Create your own super hero identity - then make your own costume to take
home .

§ Take home a photo of you in your "super hero costume".

§ Make your own comic book with a picture of you on the cover and your
"super hero" story inside.

§ Get a "super hero" picture frame that you can decorate yourself .

§ Get a Saint Louis Science Center water bottle .

§ Get other super hero related items .

§ Receive a Marvel(r) Super Heroes: The Exhibition camp patch .

Drawings throughout the evening give you a chance to win excellent prizes,
including a Spider-Man(r) from Build-A-Bear Workshop(r) and Build-A-Dino(r).

One lucky GRAND PRIZE winner (per session) will receive a Marvel(r) Super
Heroes TM Monopoly game from the Science Center's ExploreStore.

Cost: $100 per camper, $50 per chaperone (1 adult for up to five
campers/children under 18)

Sign up now, only 100 campers can register per program event/date.

Ages six and up.

For additional information or to make a reservation for the Super Heroes TM
Training Camp, call the Saint Louis Science Center at 314-289-4424
(reservations) or 314-289-4439 (questions).

Spider-Man, the character: TM & (c) 2007 Marvel Characters, Inc. Spider-Man
3, the movie (c)2007 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.


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6) St. Louis County Library to host a Homeschool Open House

The library will be hosting an event to outline the resources available at the library for homeschoolers. Thursday, July 26 from 7-9 at the Lewis and Clark branch. For more information contact Beth Mitchell at bmitchell@slcl.org .


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7) Update on Booking/Educational Videos and Closed Stack Holdings at St. Louis County Library.

While many people initially contacted me about their concerns regarding the elimination of the educational videos and closed stacks holdings, as well as to offer kind words of encouragement, less than 25 actually contacted the library. The library director and board interpret this as an immaterial level of community interest. Therefore, I am unable to pursue this any further. I will, instead, work with those individuals who have contacted the library in an effort to secure a new home for the videos. If anyone would like to recommend a place for this group to consider, please let me know.

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8) TeenPact and Georgia Right to Life Essay Contest
Lawrenceville, GA-- Students who would like to explain their views on protecting life from fertilization until natural death are invited to enter a statewide essay contest, President Caryl Swift announced from GRTL's headquarters.

The contest, joint-sponsored by TeenPact and Georgia Right to Life, features cash prizes for written essays and multi-media presentations. It focuses on House Resolution 536, a constitutional amendment introduced by State Rep. Martin Scott (R-Rossville), which seeks to put into the Georgia Constituion language to protect life.

“Students all over the state are invited to participate in the contest. More information is available at www.personhood.net as well as www.teenpact.com Kids today need to know the truth about when life really begins," said Tim Echols, president of TeenPact. "These literary contests are designed to encourage exploration, thought, and analysis on a topic everyone seems to want to ignore." In March of 2007, a bi-partisan group of Georgia legislators offered the nation's first "Paramount Right to Life" Amendment, H.R. 536. If successful, Georgia will become the first pro-life state in the nation establishing the "personhood" of each of its citizens from fertilization until natural death. "This contest is a chance for young Georgians to research the issue of Life for themselves and put their creativity to work," said GRTL President Caryl Swift. "Who knows how many lives this might save in the future? It is time that the citizens of Georgia be able to speak decisively to this most fundamental right." Swift added: " Let's let Georgians decide... not the state Supreme Court. I commend this bi-partisan effort to protect all of Georgia's citizens... all the time. I look forward to what our young people have to say about this." To read more about the essay contest, click here

For more information, contact Josh Brahm at Georgia Right to Life or Tim Echols at TeenPact

email: tim@teenpact.com
voice: 706-340-0773
web: http://www.teenpact.com


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9) Save on homeschool science curriculum in July from Lisa Naeger
For the month of July, we're offering you weekly discounts on our most popular homeschool science curriculums and kits. Now is the time to get your textbooks and the science lab materials you need for the next school year! Check out these deals on bestselling curriculum as well as on our special science kits with the supplies you need for your curriculum's experiments.
Save 10% on any of our Apologia science kits when you also order an Apologia textbook, text and answer key set, or CD-ROM course! You can mix and match depending on what you need. Use codeAPOL77 to apply this special discount now through Tuesday, July 17.
Save 10% on all Real Science 4 Kids books! This is an engaging curriculum that will give your children a solid foundation in science in grades K-9. Use code RS4K77 to apply this special discount from July 18-24 only.
Save 10% on our Lifepac or Switched-on Schoolhouse science kits when you also order one of the science courses (workbook-style for the Lifepac and CD-ROM for Switched-on Schoolhouse). You can mix and match depending on what you need. Use code PAOP77 to apply this special discount from July 25-31 only.


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10) Back to School Tax Free Holiday from Laura Kostial

Just a reminder…. August 3rd-5th Is the Tax Free Period for Some Back to School Items


Section 144.049, RSMo, establishes a sales tax holiday during a three-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the Sunday following. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only.

For more info, you can visit http://www.dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/.

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11) Ladies' Seminars at Family Vision Library.


Dear friends of the Family Vision,

This is for the ladies. An excellent series of seminars on Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Please make plans to attend and tell your friends about it as well. Please call to reserve your seat.

Four Seminars to encourage your walk with the Lord and your family.

Janice McBride will be teaching the following:
Wednesday June 27th, Preparing my Daughters for War
Wednesday July 11th, Ladies are we at War in the Spirit or at War in the Flesh
Wednesday July 25th, The Consequences of Hidden Sins in Our Lives
Wednesday August 8th, The Power of a Grateful Heart
All seminars are from 10:00 Am to 12:30 Pm
SIgn up today to reserve your Seat
The Family Vision Library
516 s. 5th Street.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-669-0111

Yours in Christ,
John Thrower
The Family Vision
516 South Fifth Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Tel: 636-669-0111
Mobile: 314-766-9978
Fax: 636-669-0113
e-mail: john@thefamilyvision.org
www.thefamilyvision.org
Philippians 4:8


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12) Free on-line resource: WOWIO offers free downloads of digital books.

I got this from Trisch Breed (thanks Trisch!) and it is really a nice offer. I am not sure how it works legally…I think they act like a library.. However, access doesn’t expire in a certain number of days, as they do with other services.

This is from their website:

WOWIO is today the only source where readers can legally download high-quality copyrighted ebooks from leading publishers for free. Readers have access to a wide range of offerings, including works of classic literature, college textbooks, comic books, and popular fiction and non-fiction titles.

WOWIO is a privately owned company with headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, and engineering operations in Houston, Texas.

For more information go to: http://www.wowio.com/