WELCOME TO LIVING WATER HOME EDUCATORS!
Supporting 180 Member Families!
Join Us for the Living Water General Meeting
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 2:35pm.The Living Water Home Educator's General Meeting for the start of the 2010/2011 school year will be held at Easton Church on Thursday, September 9th, at7:30pm.
This will be a time to get to know your fellow homeschoolers, find out who's who in leadership, meet the organizers of up coming events, and to pick up your member ID card (this is good for discounts at local retailers). There will be an unsupervised room, adjacent to the meeting, for children 9 and under to play and watch a movie. We ask that children 10 and older remain quietly with their parents please.
Prior to the meeting the new members and Living Water Enrichment teachers will be meeting at 6:30. Those who are involved in either of those will get a separate email from those coordinators with more detail.
We hope to see you there!
REMINDER: Tsunami Kick-Off Meeting on 9/11 - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 3:58pm.If you are a Living Water high school teen, this is your reminder! On Saturday night, September 11th, from 7:00-9:00pm Tsunami will have a kickoff game night at the Laberee home in Medford. Bring a snack to share! Please RSVP to Ro Laberee at labereeland@verizon.net.
LWHE 2010-2011 Membership ID Cards
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 6:07pm.We hope to see you all at the 2010-2011 Kick-Off Meeting at Easton Bible Church on Thursday night, September 9th, at 7:00pm (6:30pm if you are a Newbie).
At this meeting, we will hand out the 2010-2011 Membership Cards. These ID cards will make it easier for you to get teacher discounts where ever they are offered.
After the meeting on 9/9, the cards will be available for pick up at LWE co-op on Mondays. There is a possibility that we can get your card to you at certain LWHE activities; just email me about this.
A big thank you to member Linda Osmun who did the cards for LWHE this year!
Ro Laberee
labereeland@verizon.net
12th Grade Graduation Packets Now Available!
Attention all homeschool families with 12th Grade Grads for 2011! Packets for graduating families are available now. To participate, contact Ana Williams at homeschoolgraduation2011@gmail.com for your packet of information.
Hope you'll join us!
Ana Williams
Kings Christian School Offers PSAT to Homeschoolers
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:52pm.The Kings Christian School in Cherry Hill has offered to host homeschool students who plan to take the PSAT this October.
They have a limited number of seats; if you are interested, act quickly.
DATE: Wednesday, October 13th
TIME: 8:00-11:30am
COST: $15 make checks payable to TKCS.
If you are interested, you should contact Pam Silverman at The Kings Christian School at PESilverman@tkcs.org
General information on this test can be obtained from the College Board at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html.
Heritage Christian Academy Offers PSAT to Homeschoolers
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:47pm.The PSAT is being offered to homeschoolers on Wednesday, October 13th, at the Heritage Christian Academy in Mt. Laurel. The test begins at 9:00am. To register, please contact the office at 856-234-4853.
2010/2011 Homeschool Art Classes at The Art Studio
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:38pm.The Art Studio, located on Trading Post Way in Medford Lakes, is once again offering homeschool classes! In order to register, please email Jody Wiker at wikerart@verizon.net with your child's name and class.
Space is limited!
Tuesdays:
~Home School - 1:00-2:00pm (children aged 6 – 10 years)
~Home School - 2:15–3:15pm (children aged 11+)
Session I – 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 = $80.00
Session II –11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 = $80.00
Session III – 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 = $80.00
Session IV – 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 = $80.00
Session V – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 = $55.00
Beginner's Homeschool Golf at The First Tee
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:33pm.The First Tee of Philadelphia is a youth development program that teaches the game of golf for youth 8-18. Please check out their website at http://www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp.
New classes for Homeschoolers are forming at 2 different locations:
FDR Golf Course
Tuesdays @ 10a-11:30 starting Week of September 14th
Walnut Lane Golf Course
Tuesday @ 1p-2:30 starting Week of September 21st
$25/8-week sessions; taught by PGA Professionals.
Please contact Mary Grzywinski if you are interested. There is a Yahoo group for interested families to join and sign up for class.
Thank you in Advance!
Mary Grzywinski
Homeschooling Liason
megpurlknit@gmail.com
Junior First Lego League Team Kick-Off Meeting
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:25pm.There is a Junior First Lego League team kick-off meeting for homeschoolers ages 6-9 (K-3):
DATE: Monday, August 30th
TIME: 6:30pm
PLACE: Evesham Library in Marlton, large activity room
The club will meet on a regular basis throughout the school year, time/dates to be determined on Aug 30th, supplies needed will be discussed and decided upon, etc.
Email Joy Dozier at joydozier@comcast.net with questions. For more information about the Junior First Lego League vist www.usfirst.org.
2011 NJ Home Educators Annual Science Fair
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:16pm.Dear families,
It's almost that time of year again. For those of you with students in grade school or high school, I hope you'll again plan on participating in the 2011 NJ Homeschool Educators Science Fair. The fair and awards night are scheduled for February 3 and 4, 2011. Please also feel free to share this information with other families you know in the "homeschool community". I'm happy to talk to any parents who may have an interest in the science fair and who want to know more about what is involved.
As was done last year, the Renauds have graciously set-up a website with details on the fair (see the link just below). Please visit the website to get more details and download the registration forms.
Fernbrook Farms Announces Fall 2010 Homeschool Classes
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 5:11pm.For a listing of classes, descriptions, schedules and registration information, click on http://tinyurl.com/2ekznva .
Homeschool Day at Sahara Sam's Oasis
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 4:46pm.Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park is excited to offer a HOMESCHOOL DAY on OCTOBER 12TH from 1:30PM-7PM.
Sahara Sam’s Oasis features 58,000 square feet of water amusements, featuring the Flow Rider (surf board-boogie board ride) and 3,000 square feet of state-of-the-art arcade fun all under a one-of-a-kind retractable roof.
Regular admission: $29.95 per person
HOMESCHOOL DAY PRICE: $14.95 per person (2 and under FREE)*
*Receive one complimentary spectator/non-swimmer admission with the purchase of $14.95 ticket
Junior Statesmen of America - Welcome/Information Meeting
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 7:34pm.JUNIOR STATESMEN OF AMERICA - South Jersey Homeschool Chapter
All across America are young men and young women concerned with what is happening around them -- students who are interested in politics and government, foreign affairs, the law, and education. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for these students. Since its inception in 1934, more than 500,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through the Junior State.
School Day Science Performances at NJ State Museum
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:08pm.PLACE: New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ
DATE: Various Wednesdays; see below
TIME: 11:30a-12:30p
COST: Various; see below.
Registrations are suggested for all events! Please call 609.292.6347 to register. The NJSM is fully ADA accessible.
September 15 - Philly Zoo on Wheels: Climate Change Alert. FREE of charge.
September 29 - Mad Science: Be Tobacco Free. FREE of charge.
October 13 - Earth Matters: The Blue Planet. $3.00 per person.
October 20 - Can You? Disability Awareness program. $3.00 per person.
October 27 - Mad Science: Halloween. $3.00 per person.
For more information visit www.state.nj.us/state/museum/index.htm.
Wetlands Institute Offering Classes for 2010/2011
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:14pm.The Wetlands Institute has scheduled monthly classes for homeschoolers for the 2010/2011 school year at their location in Stone Harbor, NJ.
TIME: 1:30pm-3:00pm.
COST: $8 per student; No fee for parents. Money collected on day of class (exact change/small bills are appreciated)
RSVP: Julie at bluebostonshore@yahoo.com. Reservations are required. Class size limited to a maximum of 30 students.
DATE & TOPICS:
9/28- Butterflies
10/12 - Bees and Honey
11/9 - Micro-bugs
12/14 - Habitats
1/11 - Predator/prey
2/8 - Decomposition
3/8 - Edible plants (will most likely involve a trail walk, weather permitting)
4/5 - Seeds and planting
5/10 - Flowers
For more information, visit www.wetlandsinstitute.org.
Team Tsunami...Pull Out Your Calendars! - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:25am.A year of steady fun, games and outings for Living Water High Schoolers has been planned JUST FOR YOU!
This year we will hold monthly game nights at Labereeland in Medford, NJ. The dates are below...they are Saturday nights. These are free - everyone will be asked to just bring a modest snack or beverage to share. The monthly gatherings at Labereeland are augmented by 4 major events! A separate email will go out soon about fundraising opportunities so that you can help to offset the cost of the outings. The special events are highlighted in red! Take a minute to review the calendar below.
Tsunami Schedule:
September 11th - Game Night
October 9th - Game Night
October 16th – BONFIRE and HAYRIDE – Springdale Farms
October 21st – THE MASQUERADE BALL - don’t forget!!!! (not sponsored by Tsunami)
November 13 - Game Night
December 18 – Game Night
December 29th – DAY TRIP TO NYC
January 22- Game Night
February 12 - Game Night
February 26th – Reading Terminal Market & Chinatown
March 19 - Game Night
April 16 - Game Night
May 20th – Ocean City Night on the Boards
Questions? Contact your Tsunami Team Coordinators:
Ro Laberee - labereeland@verizon.net
Andrea Gindhart - teamgindhart@yahoo.com
Tracee Mauchley - 3cmauchley@comcast.net
Royal Rangers For Boys K-12
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:28am.You want your son to develop his character, leadership skills, and an ability to work as part of a team. You want him to grow stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Perhaps, you’re already teaching him these things, but you could use some help. The Royal Rangers of Outpost 91 would like to invite your son to join us, and allow us the opportunity to help you mentor him through this development.
What is Royal Rangers?
Royal Rangers is a mentoring program for future men. We provide Christlike character formation and servant leadership development for boys and young men in a highly relational and fun environment. Our mission is to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders.
Boys will be boys! They are God-designed to be assertive, competitive, and energetic. Our mentors provide needed guidance, discipline, and structure, using the methods described below.
Homeschool Writers Wanted
Our company is sponsoring a new, online literary magazine for homeschool students, and we're in need of student submissions for our Christmas/Winter edition. The aim of the magazine is to celebrate and encourage homeschool writers, and their writing. The magazine, called the Homeschool Literary Quarterly, is located at www.homeschoolliterary.com.
Thanks for your time,
Benjamin Ludwig
office@writeguide.com
www.writeguide.com
Underground Railroad Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:38pm.PLACE: Underground Railroad, 16-18 East Union St., Burlington
DATE: Friday, October 15th
TIME: 2:00P
COST: FREE! (they will be selling refreshments)
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This is part of the Burlington County Passport Program. Space is limited.
The museum-quality exhibit area provides a comprehensive overview of the Underground Railroad which flourished throughout Burlington County before the Civil War.
For more information Visit http://ugrrburlington.webs.com.
Palmyra Cove Nature Center Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:28pm.PLACE: Palmyra Cove Nature Center, 1300 Route 73, Palmyra
DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 10:00a-12:00p
COST: $8.00 per student; payment is due by September 27th
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This is center is part of the Burlington County Passport Program.
The Park is an ideal place for environmental education. The Environmental Discovery Center houses interactive displays that offer opportunities to learn about the wide array of plants, birds, and other wildlife to be found in the Park. Also, the EDC has displays and information on the historical importance of Palmyra Cove and the neighboring Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Environmental Education Programs are available to any grade level and work in conjunction with the school's curriculum to design lessons that correspond to specific sites in the Park.
Environmental Education at Palmyra Cove is:
* Hands on for children
* Standards-based
* Interdisciplinary
* Programmed for kindergarten through adult
* Personalized for each individual group
For more information visit www.palmyracove.org/education/index.asp.
