Friday, May 26, 2017

TEACH May 2017 Calendar

TEACH MAY 2017 CALENDAR



Tue 23^rd	Saints Volleyball Spring Camp At QU. This camp is for girls entering 3^rd thru 12^thgrade next school year. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Mon-Thu for 7^th-12^th graders, Tue-Thu for 3^rd-6^th graders. 8:30-10:30am 7^th-12^th graders all levels, beginners welcome 10:30-12:00pm 3^rd-6^th graders 12:00-2:30pm 8^th-12^th graders Varsity level To sign up or to ask questions, email Molly Tracy mollytracy8@gmail.com Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance). $25 per month 1^st student and $10 for each additional student. Faren Lindseyfclindsey@yahoo.com TEACH End of Year Celebration at Scottie’s Fun Spot starting at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited to come celebrate with a get- together at Scottie's Fun Spot! TEACH members will only be charged $2 for skating or Ballocity! All other attractions will be regularly priced! We hope your family can join us in celebrating a successful year of learning together! *Just a reminder that no outside food is allowed. And bring socks!!! Amanda Werries cwaw4kids@att.net

Wed 24^th	Saints Volleyball Spring Camp At QU. This camp is for girls entering 3^rd thru 12^thgrade next school year. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Mon-Thu for 7^th-12^th graders, Tue-Thu for 3^rd-6^th graders. 8:30-10:30am 7^th-12^th graders all levels, beginners welcome 10:30-12:00pm 3^rd-6^th graders 12:00-2:30pm 8^th-12^th graders Varsity level To sign up or to ask questions, email Molly Tracy mollytracy8@gmail.com

Thu 25^th	Saints Volleyball Spring Camp At QU. This camp is for girls entering 3^rd thru 12^thgrade next school year. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Mon-Thu for 7^th-12^th graders, Tue-Thu for 3^rd-6^th graders. 8:30-10:30am 7^th-12^th graders all levels, beginners welcome 10:30-12:00pm 3^rd-6^th graders 12:00-2:30pm 8^th-12^th graders Varsity level To sign up or to ask questions, email Molly Tracy mollytracy8@gmail.com A Beka Display 11:00-3:00 pm in Hannibal at Quality Inn & Suites (120 Lindsey Dr). There will be a display in Quincy at Stoney Creek Inn on June 12^th.

Fri 26^th

Sat 27^th

Sun 28^th	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 29^th

Tue 30^th	Taekwondo Class 5:00 – 8:00pm at Madison Park Church (east entrance). $25 per month 1^st student and $10 for each additional student. Faren Lindseyfclindsey@yahoo.com

Wed 31^st

Countryside Playschool re-opening this summer!

My hope is to provide a mother's day out for homeschooling families so that they have the time for self care & to stay the course. I was very blessed for 18 years to have my husband working from home & able to help, but now that he works away from home I know now more than ever how just a few hours per week can lift our spirits & give us the energy to pour back into our children! I also would like to offer activities & classes that aren't always easy to fit in & that are often 'the more the merrier' :0) This is a drop off program, but you are welcome to linger, jump in, or observe (although I may put you to work washing dishes ha ha!).

We will have an introduction day on Wednesday, June 7 from 1030-1130 at St. John's Cathedral on Payson Road. We will tour the building & outdoor area and children will be able to play & explore each space. Please RSVP to me ASAP if you plan to attend that day & I will send an information packet with registration forms & parent handbook.

Briefly:
*We will have 2 sessions of 8 days each, meeting on Wednesdays & Fridays from 10-1pm. You may choose one or both days per week, and one or both sessions (& we are flexible with sick days & vacations so you can swap out days between sessions). Session one is June 9-July 7 (no class June 14) and Session two is July 12-August 4. I want to offer enough summer flexibility but also know for sure that I will be able to cover our costs - so a simple summary is to choose a minimum of 4 days that you will be able to attend & pay for those on the first day of the session you attend. The supply fee will be due with registration forms on June 7 to hold your spot.

*Tuition is $12/day with a $2 discount per sibling, payable on the first day of each session with a $15 supply fee per family per session.

*We will have two age groups: 3-5 year olds will have our son Zach & his wife Julia as teachers, & I will teach the 6-10 year olds. Both classes will rotate through 4 different learning areas: outdoor/gardening; cooking; art; tinkerlab/sewing/games. Both age groups will make lunch on Wednesdays & bring a sack lunch on Fridays. Countryside will provide the food for cooking days - be sure to note allergies & sensitivities on the registration form so we can provide alternatives. The younger group can take 10 children & the older group can take 12.

*we currently have 7 openings is prek & 5 in elementary

*I will be posting updates & samples of art projects, etc. leading up to opening day & beyond. Feel free to check countrysideplayschool.blogspot.com &/or subscribe by email on the right hand side of the page to get automatic updates as I add them. We may also continue one day per week into the fall, to be determined & as there is interest!

Blessings to you & hope to see you soon!

Shannon, Zach & Julia

Friday, February 24, 2017

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.