June Calendar

 QACHE JUNE 2015 CALENDAR

 

*please note: I do not make this calendar, I cut & paste it from our group emails* I have also taken out all personal information except mine - if you would like yours added back in let me know!  I also added the Beach Day on the 18th

Mon 1st	Tangerine Kids Bowl Free Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Valid May 15th – August 31st 2015.  Sign up for children 15 & under to bowl free (shoe rental is extra). Valid Monday thru Friday. See http://kidsbowlfree.com/
Tue 2nd
Wed 3rd	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Thu 4th	Mega Sports Camp 8:30-11:00am on Thursdays June 4th thru July 2nd in Golden.  For kids entering K-6th grade.  Learn and play several different sports as well as Bible teaching.  Completely free and provided by the Youth & Family Ministry of Immanuel & Trinity Lutheran Churches in Golden. Taekwondo Class 3:30 – 4:30pm Beginners class, 4:30 – 5:30pm Advanced class.  All at Madison Park Church.
Fri 5th
Sat 6th
Sun 7th	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Mon 8th	Tangerine Kids Bowl Free Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Valid May 15th – August 31st 2015.  Sign up for children 15 & under to bowl free (shoe rental is extra). Valid Monday thru Friday. See http://kidsbowlfree.com/
Tue 9th	Taekwondo Class 3:30 – 4:30pm Beginners class, 4:30 – 5:30pm Advanced class.  All at Madison Park Church.   Mom’s Night Out 6:30pm at Malachi’s Family Café (1739 Oak St).  All homeschool moms are invited.  Topic of discussion will be decided by those attending.  Held 2nd Tuesday of each month.  T
Wed 10th	Electricity School 9:00-11:00am at Bailey Park in Camp Point offered by Adams Electric Cooperative.  For kids 8-18.  No cost but limited registration.  http://www.adamselectric.coop/community/youth/electricityschool    Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Thu 11th	Mega Sports Camp 8:30-11:00am on Thursdays June 4th thru July 2nd in Golden.  For kids entering K-6th grade.  Learn and play several different sports as well as Bible teaching.  Completely free and provided by the Youth & Family Ministry of Immanuel & Trinity Lutheran Churches in Golden.     Lake of the Oaks Beach Day 10am-1pm - bring everything you would bring to the beach - toys, towels, suits, lunch - there is shade & several nice new picnic tables, lots of sand & the fish are biting if you want to bring poles! A port-a-potty is also available - RSVP to peanutsissydog@gmail.com
Fri 12th
Sat 13th
Sun 14th	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Mon 15th	Tangerine Kids Bowl Free Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Valid May 15th – August 31st 2015.  Sign up for children 15 & under to bowl free (shoe rental is extra). Valid Monday thru Friday. See http://kidsbowlfree.com/
Tue 16th
Wed 17th	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Thu 18th	Mega Sports Camp 8:30-11:00am on Thursdays June 4th thru July 2nd in Golden.  For kids entering K-6th grade.  Learn and play several different sports as well as Bible teaching.  Completely free and provided by the Youth & Family Ministry of Immanuel & Trinity Lutheran Churches in Golden.    Taekwondo Class 3:30 – 4:30pm Beginners class, 4:30 – 5:30pm Advanced class.  All at Madison Park Church.
Fri 19th
Sat 20th
Sun 21st	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Mon 22nd	Tangerine Kids Bowl Free Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Valid May 15th – August 31st 2015.  Sign up for children 15 & under to bowl free (shoe rental is extra). Valid Monday thru Friday. See http://kidsbowlfree.com/
Tue 23rd	Taekwondo Class 3:30 – 4:30pm Beginners class, 4:30 – 5:30pm Advanced class.  All at Madison Park Church.
Wed 24th	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Thu 25th	Mega Sports Camp 8:30-11:00am on Thursdays June 4th thru July 2nd in Golden.  For kids entering K-6th grade.  Learn and play several different sports as well as Bible teaching.  Completely free and provided by the Youth & Family Ministry of Immanuel & Trinity Lutheran Churches in Golden.
Fri 26th
Sat 27th
Sun 28th	Scotties Kids Skate Free: 1:00 – 8:30pm.  Sign up for children 15 & under to skate free (skate rental is $1.50) Valid Sundays 1:00 – 4:30, Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:30. See http://kidsskatefree.com/scotties
Mon 29th	Tangerine Kids Bowl Free Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Valid May 15th – August 31st 2015.  Sign up for children 15 & under to bowl free (shoe rental is extra). Valid Monday thru Friday. See http://kidsbowlfree.com/
Tue 30th

 

A little more info on Blessed Beginnings prek/k classes....

from Juli:

Here are a few answers to questions I thought might be helpful:

What dates do we begin & end?  

The 2nd semester begins Jan. 9th and we go through April 24th, skipping April 3rd (a total of 15 weeks). We meet Fridays from 12:30-3:00 at Lighthouse Baptist Church

Is it a big deal if we miss classes? How structured will be this be as far as continuing things from week to week? 

I know that especially in the winter months there are always unpredictable things that come up. If you have to miss then it's just the way it is :-) For the sake of the class it is helpful if everyone attempts to attend regularly. Classes/activities will stand alone. However it is always fun to build on previous weeks and revisit what has been learned. It is also extremely helpful to the teachers when possible to be informed if your child will not be coming.

How will parents be involved?  rotation duties?  

Parents are welcome to stay and help anytime. Some of you have mentioned you would be available to help. This is great! Especially during learning center times - having an adult sitting at the centers will help each area run smoother :-) If you would like to stay and help then please do so. You can help whenever you are available!

My only request is that you do not stay and chat with other moms in the room we are trying to have class in :-) This is very distracting for teacher and kids. If you stay to help then please, help: play with the kids, pass out supplies, encourage kids to listen to instructions, set an example ;-)

It is however not required to stay. I know how nice it can be to have a few hours with out children to go get something done! So don't feel guilty if you want to just drop and run ;-) Or perhaps you are or want to teach in KWEST or TWIST - now you can! They are always needing extra help with the older kids classes too. You don't have to have a student in the older groups to teach!

Is there a cost?

Just the same cost to be part of TWIST or KWEST. It's one set fee for the whole family regardless of what group you are part of and this helps us pay for the heat and such.

as far as for BB specifically...No not at this point...I think we should  be able to gather everything we need from donations. The only thing I may need to do is make copies and I am not sure how much that will cost me yet.

Some ideas for supplies/donations that I am looking for:

things like learning games, flash cards, puzzles, play dough, measuring cups and spoons, PreK sewing type activities, yarn, scissors, glue, scrap paper, water paint, paint brushes... also need some containers with lids to store the activities :-) If I need to I thought I would just go pick up the Tupperware shoebox containers from the dollar store.

I was basically hoping everyone could just take a look at what they already have at home and collect up one or two fun activities that they don't use to share with us. Items that are not consumed can be returned to you at the end of the semester (LABEL WITH YOUR NAME!) or if you would like we will keep them for the BB groups future use.

If you can bring what you have to Malachi's Family Café during our open hours before Jan. 9th that would be helpful for me to get it all organized...otherwise you can bring stuff to class in January.

I hope this helps answer your questions.

Blessings,

Juli

New preschool class offered on Fridays during TWIST & KWEST!

 Since I (Shannon!) am expecting a baby ANY day now, I do not know when we will open Countryside Playschool again (for more than playdates).  I am delighted that Juli is stepping up to fill the void while I enjoy the new baby (if he ever gets here!)!  Here is some info on the upcoming class:


So as you may have heard we are changing things for Kwest this next semester and adding bright beginnings. I am looking forward to this change- I think it will be more age appropriate for our little ones and better for the teachers too!
In case you don't know who I am: I am Juli Bounds, mother of Selah, Seanna, Kai Kai, Sofe, Shamarah (AKA. Marshy) and new baby Seth. I taught in Kwest last year the God's World class. Because we have a lot of preschool age kids this year we decided it would be good to have the BB group.
So here is what I have planned:
Bright Beginnings is for preK and kindergarten ages: basically 3-6yr
Be sure your 3 yr old is interested in school though - I recommend they should be older and mature 3 yr olds. You know your 3 yr old!
If you are unsure of whether your 6 yr old should be in Kwest or bright beginnings - base it on whether they can read or not. Kwest is designed for readers and BB is for non-readers.
We will be doing preschool activities in BB: I want to reinforce things they are learning at home and give a place they can practice with friends. We will do letters, colors, seasons, animals, art, music, PE... It will be a structured time.
I have decided to do the same time frame as Kwest and Twist as this is more convenient for those of us with kids in multiple groups. However for those of you who like the shorter schedule I have designed our BB time to work for you as well. The first and last 30 minutes of our time together will be learning centers. You may arrive any time during this first half hour and pick up anytime during the last half hour. However please if possible respect our class time and have your kids there in time for our first class and don't pick them up before we are done.

SCHEDULE:
12:30-1:00 learning centers (arrival)
1:00-1:30 Class Time
1:30-2:00 snack & PE
2:00-2:30 Class Time
2:30-3:00 learning centers (pick up)

SNACK > Please send a water bottle and a simple to open healthy snack with your child.

SUPPLIES > What the kids already have from the previous semester is fine: pencil box with basic supplies, crayons, pencil, glue...
> If you have any age appropriate learning games or other craft supplies that you no longer need that we could use in our learning centers we would appreciate it.
Also I am hoping to keep learning center supplies in small plastic totes - like shoebox size or slightly larger with lids...If you have any to share let me know.
If we get what we need donated we will not need to pay a supply fee :-)

SIGN UP >
So if this all looks good to you and you would like your child to participate then you need to please get them signed up :-) I need to know how many children to count on!
Simply email me with their name and age: 7bounds@gmail.com
Thanks!
Feel free to contact me with further questions!
Looking forward to having fun learning with your little ones!
Juli Bounds

Fast Transcripts info

Scott asked if we might link this info on our blog - here are the details if you are interested!
Shannon

Fast Transcripts gives homeschool parents the ability to create professional high school transcripts with error-free GPA calculation. Cost is only $16 ($12 for HSLDA members)

Scott Meadows
http://www.fasttranscripts.com/
706-353-3548

Free Swap this Saturday, Oct. 4

All are welcome!  If you have stuff to donate it can be dropped off from 10-12 at Faith Presbyterian on s. 24th & Monroe (around back).  If you just want to shop you can come from 12-2pm.  Everything is free!  Clothing, curriculum/books, housewares, toys, think really big, free yard sale :0)
See you there!
Shannon