Interested in High School Basketball? 03/13/2012
 We are seriously considering the formation of a High School Homeschool Boys Basketball Team for the 2012-2013 school year. We have a son who will be in 9th grade next year and enjoys basketball. It seems that at this point his only option would be to take classes at a public school in order to be on the basketball team. We want another option. Following the example of the Holmes County baseball team we decided to form a Homeschool Boys Basketball Team. What we need now is players. We need to know what kind of interest there is in the Ashland area for a team. Please contact us at raylene98b@aol.com if you interested. Mike and Raylene Hlavaty Recently I received a request from the lifestyle editor of the Ashland Times Gazette that I would like to pass on to you. The paper features original artwork by elementary students depicting the weather conditions for the day. Currently, there is a need for winter pictures that don’t depict snow. (Remember our rainy December!) This is also an opportunity to showcase some of the home school students who are not yet represented in this section of the paper. If you’re elementary aged children would like to submit pictures please make sure that they are on white paper and drawn in crayons or markers. Place the child’s name, grade and home school denotation at the lower left margin of the page. The request is specifically for winter pictures without snow. (no leaves on trees, cloudy, etc..) You may encourage your children to show children engaging in winter activities in their pictures. Of course as the weather changes there are opportunities for other types of pictures so feel free to continue submitting different types of pictures. This is a great practical way to tie in art and weather studies and have your student published! Drop off or mail pictures to Lifestyle, Ashland Times Gazette, 40 E.Second St., Ashland OH 44805. If you have any questions you can direct them to Patty Knox at lifestyle@times-gazette.com. Blessings, Sherry M. Bouquet New Jr. & Sr. High Classes Offered 11/03/2011
Friends, I've been asked if I was going to offer any classes next semester. If there is enough interest, I might be able to swing it. Here is my list from which to choose (note there are a few new ones): Public Speaking (details here) Creative Writing (details here) Composition—In this class we will work through the basic components of research and composition. The students will begin by writing a simple book report. Then they will do a beginner level research paper (3-5 pages) on a historical figure. The class will end with a major research paper (10 pages) on a contemporary issue. Journalism-- Students will learn the basics components of writing for newspapers and blogs. They will then be required to do basic journalistic research, conduct interviews and then write articles. Basic Doctrine (Sr. High) Basic Doctrine (Jr. High): Students will study some of the elementary principles of the faith through the Westminster Shorter Catechism (check out the textbook we'll use here). They will be required to study and memorize the Westminster Shorter Catechism, commit to memory the verses that accompany it each question and answer, fulfill assignments and take tests & quizzes.Christian ethics: I am also open to suggestions. If you have a class you would like to see taught, let me know! Each class would be 10-12 weeks in length and cost $65 per student or $110 for multiple children.Also, if you can't swing it in the new year but might be interested next fall (or summer if you are a year-rounder), just let me know. Godspeed to you all, Matt Timmons www.kindledfire.com timmons.m1@gmail.com 419-289-2552 Paxton Snively Memorial Walk/Bike-a-thon 11/03/2011
Paxton Snively Memorial Walk/Bike-a-thon Tuesday, November 15th at 1:00pm Location: Trinity Baptist Church 891 St. Rte. 511 Ashland, OH 44805 Those that choose to ride bikes (weather permitting) will ride in the church parking lot. The gym will also be available for walkers if weather is bad. Participants can choose to walk/bike by distance or time. Please share with your friends and church family as others are welcome to join us. We chose to have the pledge donations to buy bicycles for Gospel for Asia missionaries because Paxton enjoyed riding his bike and thought the Gospel for Asia ministry was very important. Because Paxton was 7 years old, we have a goal of raising enough money to purchase 7 bicycles for the missionaries. If 40 people raised just $20 each we could reach this goal! You may download a pledge sheet here if you have not received one. You are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor you in your walk/bike-a-thon. If you would like to find out more information, please visit the Gospel for Asia website at http://www.gfa.org/ministries/bicycles/. If you have any questions you can contact: Daniel or Amanda Wolfe at 419-281-1645 or atawolfie1@zoominternet.net Outdoor classes 10/16/2011
Join us for the Fall 2011 Session of HOOT!, from 10 am - 2 pm. We will offer two outdoor education classes, and have a sack lunch midday. Cost per child: $10.00. No fee for parents. Please bring a packed lunch, something to drink, and outerwear appropriate for the weather, as we will be outside for most of the class times, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. 5370 Bunker Hill Rd. Butler, Ohio (near Malabar Farm/Pleasant Hill Lake/Mohican State Park). More details: We will be exploring archeology in a mock dig and geology of Hemlock falls. The day begins at 10 and will end at 2. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather as we will be outside most of the day! You may call me directly at 419-938-6671 if you should need additional information. Hope to see you there. Ray Coleman, Executive Director Mohican Outdoor School 419-938-6671 Spanish Class Offered 10/16/2011
A couple of weeks ago I put out a preliminary email concerning a Spanish class for the homeschooling community. Many of you have responded, and I am so excited about the start of this class! Now that we have things more nailed down, I'm letting you all know the "official" details. We will plan to hold our first class on October 21, 2011 beginning at 10:00 in the morning. I will give an overview of the class and lay out some goals, etc. I will also be getting a feel for how many classes are necessary, according to the different levels of understanding and previous experience. As of right now, I believe 2 classes should be sufficient, but am open to doing one more if needed. The classes will be held at the Ashland Brethren in Christ Church (2750 Mifflin Ave. Ashland, OH 44805). For this first class, please park in the front and use the front entrance. Due to other activities being held at the church that morning, we will be meeting at the back of the sanctuary. Future classes will be held in a classroom and we will park around back and enter the church from there. Different ones of you have asked what grade levels will be included and, after much deliberation, I believe that anyone from first grade on up will be welcome to attend. Of course, moms with younger (or older) children are welcome to hang out in the class, as well. There are also other classrooms and a library that you would be welcome to wait in if younger ones need more "wiggle room". If the weather is nice, there's lots of room outside to run and play and also a nice fenced in playground. The cost for the class is $5 per child, with a $10 cap per family. To avoid the confusion of weekly payments, I will ask for payment at the first class. However, my desire is to be a resource to the homeschool community, not a financial burden, so please talk to me if this is not feasible for you, and I'm sure we can work something out! The classes will be held every other Friday morning for a total of 12 weeks. Many of you have already responded to my earlier email, so thank you for your interest! For planning purposes, if you have not sent me an email stating your intent to attend this class, please do so. My email address is: sethsaree@gmail.com Again, thanks for your interest! In Him, SaRee' Lamb Piano & Voice Lessons offered 10/16/2011
I got a call from Jen Arbaugh, former public school teacher who is now home with her own children. She is willing to offer piano and voice lessons during the day, and wanted home educators to know. [We always used to look for activities "during the day" instead of the usual "after school" times.] I don't know this person at all, so I can't give a reference. Just passing along information I received! Jen Arbaugh piano / voice lessons during the day 419-651-0533 2012 Graduation 09/27/2011
Good morning, I had been asked by a member family how we celebrated our son's graduation last year with a support group in a neighboring county...and if some type of year-end graduation celebration ceremony could be planned for the graduates in Ashland county. The mother and I have spoken several times about such a celebration she'd like to plan for her son. We are wondering if there may be other families who would like to join us for a ceremony type celebration for their graduates also for 2012. I know it's early to be thinking about already, but, it is necessary to begin planning early since churches /speakers book quickly due to weddings/graduations, ect. in May and June. My husband and I have taken part in such ceremony/celebrations with other homeschooling families as hosts/hostess, assisting with planning, serving refreshments, organizing and typing/printing programs, and cleaning up the facility after the event. We are willing to assist and help organize something in Ashland as the efforts of the parents and students to homeschool through highschool are worthy of celebration! (Personally, I think the parents deserve a trophy! ;) If you have a 2012 graduate , and are interested, please email me at lan@novadsl.net We would like an idea of who may be interested so we can begin planning. If you know of a homeschooling family who is not a member of ARCHE or on facebook, feel free to forward this message. Thanks and have a great week, Lori Neiswander SALE! 09/27/2011
Hello! I am having a sale this weekend, and want to extend a special offer to homeschoolers. I have curriculum (Sonlight,BobJones, Abeka, Rod &Staff,Story of the World,and more) misc. books, art curriculum, Bible curriculum. A box filled with an art curriculum book (to teach from)construction papers, acrylic paints, class notes, samples ETC to teach a co-op class or your very own for $20. Plus a drawing curriculum, a box to have your child's own book made, some misc. Sonlight Core 5 books, a few American Girl things, lots of horse stuff, all this with maybe 1 exeption is in very good condition. ***I also have a microscope used with Apologia biology, (paid $200)with the microscope kit that contains prepared slides(paid $50.95)will sell both for $150. *** Adventures in Odyssey cassettes, and the Character building cd set, Bible on tape~New Testament, Classical music 5cd set, and lots more! Plus a girls Roadmaster bike. Lots and lots of great resources! My sale is this Friday and Saturday, but will take early homeschooler ONLY shoppers Thursday evening from 5:30-7pm. Please call if you're interested in looking on Thursday,otherwise we're NOT doing early sales. I can give you directions to our home in Orrville. My cell:330-988-2637~Sherry Miller |
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