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Home Educators

WEEKLY eNEWS
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    11/08/08

Volume 2, Number 40    

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General Leaders:
Chris & Bobbi Cascarella
cascafam6@gmail.com

Assistant Leaders:
Pete & Rosemary Laberee
labereeland@verizon.net

Assistant Leaders:
Darin & Brook Gall
rivergirl72@comcast.net

 LW Leadership Faith Statement
The Holy Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God and contains His completed and final revelation to man. We do not endorse or encourage the use of any teaching that conflicts with what is contained in God’s Word. The Bible, in its original form, is without error in its entirety. The Word of God has been and will remain the ultimate authority as we seek His wisdom in representing His group in a way that honors and magnifies the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

LW Mission Statement
Living Water Home Educators is composed of homeschool families in Burlington County, NJ and surrounding areas who come together to support one another.  Each family that homeschools is an independent, private school that has the freedom to install the beliefs and values that we, the parents, feel are most important to our children.  Since this group is not affiliated with any one particular church, we feel it is important for you to know where the leadership of this group stands so that you can feel comfortable participating in the activities and events we offer.
 

LW Activities Disclaimer
Please be advised that any activities that are advertised in the Living Water Weekly eNews or website may not necessarily be activities that conform to Living Water's Faith Statement (see above).  Members should not make any assumptions about the teachings or content that may be provided at these activities and should exercise due diligence before deciding to participate.  These include activities that are considered as "outside interest" as well as those activities (including field trips) that are organized exclusively for Living Water members.

 

 

 

Greetings members!

Even though Thanksgiving and Christmas have yet to arrive, we have been hard at work planning and organizing the Winter/Spring 2009 semester of Living Water Enrichment (LWE) for the benefit of all of our members.

In an attempt to make this process easier on everyone we have decided to accept registration forms via MAIL IN or DROP BOX only, starting on Monday, November 17th.  These will be handled on a first come, first served basis through a dated and numbered system. To make this easy on administration and to keep it fair for all attendees, please follow all instructions below.

In addition to being available via links in this edition of the Weekly eNews, the Class Description, Class Matrix and Registration Form documents may also be found on the Living Water Enrichment page of our website.

Please note the following:

  • Do NOT mail in your registration form prior to November 17th.
  • Leaders can not accept hand delivered forms.  You will find a drop box at LWE on Mondays.
  • A check MUST accompany each form.
  • Registration ends January 2nd.

You will notice that the Registration Form's layout and content has changed. Please read over it carefully and follow the steps below:

  1. PRINT all "Family Information" information clearly.
  2. PRINT each attending child's name AND birthdates. A birthdate is needed for each child for confirmation of appropriate placement in classes.
  3. Read the "Volunteer Information" section.
  4. Check off time frames when you, the parent, will be in the building or if your student driver will be there in place of you.
  5. Fill in your volunteer choices as described. We will carefully consider your choices, but we may not be able to grant all requests. (If you are teaching a class or asked to be a classroom helper by a specific teacher please note that as your choice in the appropriate hour.)
  6. Read the "Building Usage Fee Costs & Refunds" section.
  7. Read the "Leadership Faith Statement" section.
  8. Read the "Acceptance" section and please look & read the guidelines and rules.
  9. Sign and date the agreement.
  10. Review the class choices before you check off your selections as the format has changed. Please be careful not to sign your child up for more than one class per hour.  Take the time to think over your selection to make certain this is where you want your child; this will avoid switching of classes and extra administrative work.
  11. Place your form & check in an envelope.
  12. Mail your envelope to the address at the top of the form OR drop your envelope into the box at LWE beginning Monday, November 17th.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at rivergirl72@comcast.net.

Blessings,
Brook Gall
Assistant Leader

In This Issue


Bonfire Party & Coat Drive Update

We are hoping for clear skies the night of the Bonfire Party & Coat Drive (next Saturday, November 15th).  However, if the weather turns rainy the party will, unfortunately, have to be cancelled Frown.  As of today, the forecast for next Saturday is questionable but that could all change.  I am keeping a list of those who have RSVP'd to the party and will send out an email and make phone calls next Saturday to confirm any cancellations.  If you don't hear from me, the party is scheduled as planned!

For those who have not yet RSVP'd and you would like to attend, please send me an email at itaschek@comcast.net.

Let's pray for clear skies for terrific fellowship that night!
Irene Taschek


Mom's Game Night Out is Back On - New Place! - LW MEMBERS ONLY

Mom's Game Night Out for this month is back on!  It's scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7:00pm at the Zampino residence in Shamong.  Please contact Heather Zampino at hzampino@comcast.net if you are interested in attending!  Remember - bring a snack or drink to share, your favorite games and be prepared to enjoy a night of fun and laughter! 


Trip to International Sports Center

A trip to the International Sports Center, located in Mt. Laurel, is scheduled for Friday, January 23rd at 11:00am.  The cost of admission is $5 per child.  For more information contact Kelly Linhart at plinhart1@yahoo.com or visit www.intsports.com.


Habitats & Animals Presentation

A trip is being planned to the Silver Lakes Nature Center, located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on Friday, December 5th for their Habitats and Animals Presentation.  This is for a group with a maximum of 15 participants for kids ages K-6th grades.

If you feel comfortable allowing your children to attend without your presence, or have little ones that will be with you, you may wait in the lounge and will not have to pay.

The cost is $7.50 per person. If there is enough interest, it is possible to organize two groups.  Please make checks payable to Silver Lake Nature Center.

The agenda is as follows:

10:00-11:30 Habitats trail hike
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Skins and Skulls indoor presentation

For more information contact Brooke Campbell at bncampbell1@verizon.net or visit their website at www.silverlakenaturecenter.org.


Fernbrook Farms Offering Homeschool Program

Fernbrook Farms is offering a 5-week series of homeschool classes starting November 11th using the Exploring Fernbrook theme.  The focus will be on local agriculture, ecology and nutrition by exploring Fernbrook’s community supported agriculture, bed and breakfast and neighboring forests.  For detailed information on the classes click here.  For the registration form, click here.

Eric Tadllock
Fernbrook Farms Education Center
P.O. Box 228
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-4028
www.fernbrookeducation.org


Can You Spell...?

Can you spell…?

Lemon
Tuna
Orange
Guitar
Sugar
Vampire
Holster
Tundra
Waffle
Walrus
Orchard
Mammoth
Chocolate
Landscape
Hurricane

If you can, you could be a winner in this year’s Spelling Bee!

For:  Homeschooled students 5th - 8th grade
Date: January 28, 2009
Time: 9:45AM
Place: Mt. Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mt. Laurel

Register by sending $5 plus your name, email address and phone number to:

ENOCH of NJ
78 Skeet Road
Medford, NJ 08055

The deadline for registration is January 15, 2009. If you’re not sure if you’re a good fit for the spelling bee, you can sign up for our weekly spelling bee info e-mails. Each week, you’ll receive info and tips that will make you more comfortable with participating in our spelling bee. To receive these emails, email jack.august@verizon.net.


James and the Giant Peach

PLACE: Commerce Bank Arts Center, Sewell
DATE: February 6th, 2009
TIME: 10:30am (we will meet at 10:00am)
COST: $8.00/per person
AGES: Appropriate for Grades K-5
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Literature Based, Communication & Language, Arts, Music, Relationships & Family

Payment of $8.00/per person must be paid in advance and be received by January 6th (the tickets will be ordered on 1/7/09).  Mail to:

Brittany France
449 Tylers Mill Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

Contact Brittany France at indigoseajewel@yahoo.com for more information or visit http://theatreworksusa.org.

Roald Dahl's marvelous books have captivated young readers for over fifty years. Now, his classic characters, including young James Trotter, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Miss Spide and more leap from the page to the stage in Two Beans Productions' enchanting play, James and the Giant Peach.

At the top of a lonely hill, James lives with his cruel aunts near a garden where nothing grows except a barren peach tree. A mysterious man gives James a bag full of magic crystals which he promises will change the seven-year-old's life. But when James accidentally spills the crystals at the roots of the ancient tree, strange things start to happen. Wonderful things. Grandiose, colossal things, as the old tree starts to bloom again and the creepy-crawlies from the ground take up residence inside its immense peach!

Join James and his lovable new insect friends as they journey down the hill, through the countryside, across the sea and into the air! Discover, along with our heroes, how a little magic can take you a long way.


Nutcracker Performances

The South Jersey Ballet Theatre is performing the Nutcracker Ballet at the Voorhees Schools Theatre located at Holly Oak Drive in Voorhees.  The cost is $15 per adult, $12 per senior and $10 per child.

Performance dates:

Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December 21st at 2:30pm

Contact Carolyn McBride with any questions at mcbridetribe@comcast.net.


4-H Drama Production of "Tale of the Tempest"

On Friday, November 14th at 4:00pm and 7:00p.m. the 4-H Burlington County Junior Drama Players will present an adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. 

This truly inspired adaptation of William Shakespeare's magical comedy is set in the Hawaiian islands. Come out and witness this theatrical treat, check out the Bard's lighter side, and have an all around great time! 

Our performance includes a cast of 28 home-educated kids assisted by 15 home-educated teens!

These two performances will be held at Come Alive New Testament Church, 240 Old Marlton Pike, in Medford.  
 
Directions: Come Alive Church is right off of Rte 70 between Hartford Rd. and Elmwood Rd.  Turn onto Old Marlton Pike from Rte. 70 (left if driving West on 70 and right if driving East on 70).  Once on Old Marlton Pike, the church is just ahead on your left.

The cost is $3.00 per person,  $15 maximum per family.  Proceeds go to charity.

For more information you can email Rosemary Laberee at labereeland@verizon.net or email the the 4-H Drama Club leader, Lesa Thibodeaux, at mrsthib@gmail.com.

November 14th!  Mark your calendars now!

 

 

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