TEACH-ing Fridays Co-op

Here is the (mostly) finalized plan for co op this fall! We'll have class descriptions sent out ASAP so you can decide which classes you'd like....many more details to follow in yahoo group so be CHECKING YOUR EMAILS!  Enrollment is limited to maintain small class sizes ;0)

Classes begin on Friday, September 7 - see you on Monday July 23 for Back to School Night from 6-8pm!!!

Time for the (not) Back to School Picnic!!!

One week from tomorrow!  Monday, July 23 from 6-8pm - popsickles provided - otherwise BYOF (bring your own food!) or eat before you come :0)

We'll have sign ups for TEACH & as well as tables available for selling curriculum & sports info.

Homeschool Conference

I send this in an email to the group as well, but this at least has the date & web address if you're interested.. it's in Springfield.

Sign up now for session 2 of Countryside Playschool summer session!

We still have room in our prek class for the second session - choose 1 or 2 days or call for drop in availability.  We meet from 10-1 on Wednesday & Friday through the first week of August. See countrysideplayschool.blogspot.com for pictures & info!

We have lots of outdoor time

Even some wildlife!

Art for every age

Cooking class on Wednesdays

Multi-age classrooms - just like real life!

High quality art materials mean better results.  They cost more than the Wal-Mart version but they're worth it!

Freedom to choose activities within a loose structure develops decision making skills as well as problem solving. Giving children responsibility with items like hot glue gluns & knives in the kitchen (with instruction & supervision!) builds confidence & independence.

Wild & Free Info

TEACH is the place to be for personal connections in the Tri-State area....but it can also be nice to have some connections in the wider world.  There are opportunites a-plenty but the Wild & Free community is one that I continue to be inspired & encouraged by - and they also offer family camps & conventions so that you can meet in person!  Their website intro is below, but be sure to check out their actual website & download whatever freebies are offered.

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Henry David Thoreau wrote, “All good things are wild and free.” This quote is the inspiration for the Wild + Free community because it depicts an emerging group of mothers and homeschoolers who want their children to not only receive a quality education, but also to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood.

For as long as humans have lived on this earth, children have been schooled at home. Still, we homeschooling mamas often feel like pioneers forging a new path for the next generation. It’s not easy, but with a community of women to support and encourage each other, we're going to make it and have incredible stories to share and inspire. Here’s to being a pioneer!
You can find Wild + Free on Instagram at @wildandfree.co, but we also host conferences throughout the year (sign up for updates), publish books and magazines, and produce monthly content bundles packed with articles, how-tos, downloadable resources, nature journal tutorials, podcasts and videos from ordinary-but-inspiring homeschooling mamas from all over the world.

The Wild + Free Team

Kristin Rogers

Jennifer Pepito

Greta Eskridge

Stephanie Beaty

Ainsley Arment

Toni Weber

Jennifer Naraki

Jodi Mockabee

Sharon McKeeman

Paula Caggiano

Raimie Harrison

Leah Boden

Rachel Kovac

Tina Ingold

October/November happenings!

Several homeschool students performed with Javeaux Suzuki Music School

Homeschool Forest School!

Recorder Class meets game class

Win? Play recorder! Lose? Play recorder!

Knock over a tower, play recorder!

Novermber Forest School w/ friends - Lantern Festival/Martinmas

The forest became sweetly magical as darkness settled around us, lanterns hung around base camp to illuminate our pot luck dinner

Making our capes for Lantern Festival - similar to St. Martin's cape

Family - why many of us choose to homeschool

Freedom to explore & take risks = future leaders who can think independently & not become 'sheeple'

Pictures from our October Forest School

Team Work!

Lots of baby-wearing mamas!

Children made their own paintbrushes from sticks & pine needles or grass

The freedom so take risks & be successful - or learn from mistakes

This engineer built a structure all by himself while several others debated what to build!

After our time in the woods we visited a nearby corn maze & had dinner together

#wearallthebabies !!

We had 30 attend our first free forest school!  Hope to have as many as that in our next one!

Forest School Martinmas Celebration - Lantern Walk - Potluck

Forest School in November will be a bit later in the day, so that we can enjoy the night sounds in the woods & see our homemade lanterns glow! 

Let's meet at 'base camp' across the bridge & make our lanterns at 4pm.  Then we can get the campfire going & enjoy our potluck dinner.  After a 15-20 minute walk (on clear gravel paths - jogging strollers will do fine), we'll head back to base camp for campfire songs & s'mores.  End time around 7/8. 

We will make our own lanterns to carry with us & light the way on our lantern walk....we will collect coats & other warm clothing to be exchanged with each other or donated to shelters in the same way St. Martin shared his cloak with a beggar....bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner....bring blankets/chairs to sit on around the campfire.

TEACH OCTOBER 2016 CALENDAR     Wed 19th     Saints Volleyball at St Dominic’s School.  Come support our teams! 5:00pm 5th/6th vs St Francis Yellow http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Thu 20th Saints Volleyball at St Peters School.  Come support our teams! 7:15pm 3rd/4th vs St Dominic Black http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Fri 21st       Sat 22nd    Saints Volleyball at St Dominic’s School.  Come support our teams! 8:00am 3rd/4th vs Blessed Sacrament Blue http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/   Get Together 4:00-7:00pm at 33321 245th St, La Grange, MO.  Join us for a fun evening of chicken on the grill, games, fishing, paddle boating, bonfire and fellowship at The Huseman farm in La Grange, MO ( about 20 mins from the Kroc Center ).  We all need opportunities to refresh and refocus or help others to do the same. Wear old clothes, grab some lawn chairs and a side dish if you can.  Let us strengthen one another.  Watch the video https://vimeo.com/186472239.  Sign up https://docs.google.com/ document/d/ 1T9DqFE7JRrZukDDFHKkMSl8OCK0kc _rEVSFoiCqGVe4/edit?usp= sharingChris and Julie Huseman julie@thewildgoosefarms.com     Sun 23rd    Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties     Mon 24th    HYVEE Math Blast This is for students pre-K through grade 6.  Sign up at the customer service desk at either location to get a punch card and lanyard.  Then once a week (Mon-Sun) between October 10 and November 13 (5 weeks), pick up a grade level math Challenge Form to do while walking through the store.  Have your card punched when you turn it in at the customer service desk. A Scotties Free Attraction card will be given to all who complete all five weeks.  All who participate at least one week are eligible to win a pizza and drink.  Those that participate all five weeks will be entered for a chance to win an iPod Mini (1), Kindle Fire (1), or $25 gift card (4).  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Tue 25th Meet at the Park 11:30am-12:30pm at different parks for lunch and recess time.  Weather permitting, come for food, fellowship, and fun.  To know where to meet, contact Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com   TEACHing Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm at Madison Park.  Classes for Nursery through 12th grade.  Meeting 12 weeks this fall with a break Thanksgiving week.  December 13th will be a Christmas Party.  Kelly Mays kellymays1@hotmail.com, Juli Bounds 7bounds@gmail.com, Heather Snyder qandhsnyder@yahoo.com   Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com   Saints Volleyball at St Peters School.  Come support our teams! 6:30pm JH vs Blessed Sacrament / St Dominic http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Wed 26th     Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Thu 27th       Fri 28th Seneczko Pumpkin Patch fieldtrip 12:00-2:00pm located 2 miles east of Golden at 2819 N 2400th Ave.  Best suited for pre-school and elementary students.  $4 per student.  Fieldtrip includes: ·         An educational presentation and story time about growing pumpkins ·         Playtime at the patch (tire mountain, hay barn, trike track, corn sandbox, yard games, and more) ·         A snack and drink for each student ·         A mini pumpkin for each student to take home Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com       Sat 29th   Applebee’s Pancake Fundraiser for the Saints Basketball and Volleyball Teams.  8:00-10:00am at Applebee’s.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any team member or at the door.  Alona Peters rapeters@adams.net  http://quincysaints.org/        Sun 30th    Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties     Mon 31st     HYVEE Math Blast This is for students pre-K through grade 6.  Sign up at the customer service desk at either location to get a punch card and lanyard.  Then once a week (Mon-Sun) between October 10 and November 13 (5 weeks), pick up a grade level math Challenge Form to do while walking through the store.  Have your card punched when you turn it in at the customer service desk. A Scotties Free Attraction card will be given to all who complete all five weeks.  All who participate at least one week are eligible to win a pizza and drink.  Those that participate all five weeks will be entered for a chance to win an iPod Mini (1), Kindle Fire (1), or $25 gift card (4).  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com       TEACH NOVEMBER 2016 CALENDAR     Tue 1st   Meet at the Park 11:30am-12:30pm at different parks for lunch and recess time.  Weather permitting, come for food, fellowship, and fun.  Look for email to know which park.  Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com   TEACHing Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm at Madison Park.  Classes for Nursery through 12th grade.  Meeting 12 weeks this fall with a break Thanksgiving week.  December 13th will be a Christmas Party.  Kelly Mays kellymays1@hotmail.com, Juli Bounds 7bounds@gmail.com, Heather Snyder qandhsnyder@yahoo.com   Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com   Saints Volleyball at St Peters School.  Come support our teams! 5:30pm JH vs Blessed Sacrament / St Dominic 6:30pm JH vs St Peter’s http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Wed 2nd Saints Volleyball at NATIONALS in Omaha, NE. Varsity http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/   Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Thu 3rd Saints Volleyball at NATIONALS in Omaha, NE. Varsity http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Fri 4th Saints Volleyball at NATIONALS in Omaha, NE. Varsity http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/   Saints Volleyball at St Peters School.  Come support our teams! 5:00pm 3rd/4th vs St Francis Yellow http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/       Sat 5th Saints Volleyball at NATIONALS in Omaha, NE. Sun 6th Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties Mon 7th HYVEE Math Blast This is for students pre-K through grade 6.  Sign up at the customer service desk at either location to get a punch card and lanyard.  Then once a week (Mon-Sun) between October 10 and November 13 (5 weeks), pick up a grade level math Challenge Form to do while walking through the store.  Have your card punched when you turn it in at the customer service desk. A Scotties Free Attraction card will be given to all who complete all five weeks.  All who participate at least one week are eligible to win a pizza and drink.  Those that participate all five weeks will be entered for a chance to win an iPod Mini (1), Kindle Fire (1), or $25 gift card (4).  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Tue 8th Meet at the Park 11:30am-12:30pm at different parks for lunch and recess time.  Weather permitting, come for food, fellowship, and fun.  Look for email to know which park.  Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com   TEACHing Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm at Madison Park.  Classes for Nursery through 12th grade.  Meeting 12 weeks this fall with a break Thanksgiving week.  December 13th will be a Christmas Party.  Kelly Mays kellymays1@hotmail.com, Juli Bounds 7bounds@gmail.com, Heather Snyder qandhsnyder@yahoo.com   Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com     Wed 9th   Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Thu 10th    Saints Volleyball Awards Night 6:00pm at Columbus Road Baptist Church. http://quincysaints.org/volleyball/game-schedule-2016/     Fri 11th Forest School - Martinmas celebration, lantern walk & campfire potluck - northeast Missouri - Shannon Jarvis peanutsissydog@gmail.com 4-7pm       Sat 12th          Sun 13th Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties     Mon 14th Hiring Event for area College and High School Students 2:00-6:00pm at JWCC.  Sponsored by JWCC and QU.  Area businesses will be present looking to hire for part-time and full-time positions.  Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.  Bring your resume and dress in your best business casual attire.  Another event will be held this spring.  Contact Dick Tabb at JWCC for more information.  dtabb@jwcc.edu     Tue 15th   Meet at the Park 11:30am-12:30pm at different parks for lunch and recess time.  Weather permitting, come for food, fellowship, and fun.  Look for email to know which park.  Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com   TEACHing Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm at Madison Park.  Classes for Nursery through 12th grade.  Meeting 12 weeks this fall with a break Thanksgiving week.  December 13th will be a Christmas Party.  Kelly Mays kellymays1@hotmail.com, Juli Bounds 7bounds@gmail.com, Heather Snyder qandhsnyder@yahoo.com   Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com     Wed 16th   TEACH Picture Re-Take Day TBA.  Look for email to sign up.  Julie Huseman chris@thewildgoosefarms.com   Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Thu 17th              Fri 18th       Sat 19th     2nd Annual Young Arts And Crafts Show  11:00am-3:00pm at the Quality Inn (201 S 3rd).  See displays of artwork of 6th grade - college age artists.  Some items are available to purchase.  Admission is $2 with 18&under FREE.  Michelle McQueen msmmdm1@comcast.net       Sun 20th Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties     Mon 21st       Tue 22nd    Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com     Wed 23rd    Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com     Thu 24th    HAPPY THANKSGIVING     Fri 25th       Sat 26th           Sun 27th Scotties Kids Skate Free: Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Mondays 11:00-4:30, Wednesdays 10:00-4:00 & 6:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties     Mon 28th       Tue 29th   Meet at the Park 11:30am-12:30pm at different parks for lunch and recess time.  Weather permitting, come for food, fellowship, and fun.  Look for email to know which park.  Jennie Van De Velde jennievandevelde@gmail.com   TEACHing Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm at Madison Park.  Classes for Nursery through 12th grade.  Meeting 12 weeks this fall with a break Thanksgiving week.  December 13th will be a Christmas Party.  Kelly Mays kellymays1@hotmail.com, Juli Bounds 7bounds@gmail.com, Heather Snyder qandhsnyder@yahoo.com   Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance).  $25 per month 1st student and $10 for each additional student.  Faren Lindsey fclindsey@yahoo.com     Wed 30th    Swim Lessons at the Kroc Center 10:00 – 10:45pm at the Kroc Center.  This one is for ages 7-11 at the intermediate level.  8 Weeks Oct 26th – Dec 14th.  Sign up at the Kroc Center.  They will create a lesson time for any group of at least four with similar abilities.  Cost is Gold $27,  Silver $31.50,  Non-Member $45.  Cindy Crist cristcindy@yahoo.com