Visual Journaling

Homeschool Families -- FREE Program for K-12

First Wednesdays @ Burlington Public Library 

The Burlington Public Library  is excited to offer a mini-workshop with Bellingham artist, Ellen Clark on visual journaling. This workshop is for homeschoolers as part of First Wednesdays @ BPL. Visual Journaling is similar to keeping a journal/diary but rather than placing the focus on words, the focus is placed on pictures. These pictures can take many forms as it is up to the artist who creates it. Ellen shares her love of art and journaling with children of all ages and encourages creative exploration with templates and fun tools that make the experience positive. This workshop is free and and recommended for grades K-12. Join us in the Community Room at BPL on Wednesday, December 1 from 1-2 PM.

Homeschool Showcase

On Thursday, December 9th from 4 - 7 PM the Sedro Woolley Homeschool Partnership program is holding a Homeschool Showcase in the HSP portable beside Clear Lake Elementary. There will be student project displays, curriculum assistance, pizza and refreshments, and program informtion. If you need more information call Linda Heyne at 360-855-3533.

Date Change For The Geography Bee !!

It’s not too late to get involved with this year’s Geography Bee. Mark your calendars now for a fun-filled evening! Homeschool students in grades 4-8 are encouraged to participate in the Geography Bee sponsored by National Geographic. The Bee will not be held on November 19 as previously announced, but is now scheduled for January.


Date: Friday, Jan.7, 7:00 PM
 Location: Trinity Lutheran Church – Mount Vernon


To pre-register or for more information, contact Beth Schubkegel (bshoopz@hotmail.com)

First Wednesdays @ BPL: Forensic Science

Forensic Science was explored during the month of November at the Burlington Public Library. Teens; Dallas, Nathan, Austin, and Tim assisted with narration, acting, and being responsible for different learning stations. There were six different stations that ranged from chromatography, cryptography, footprints, fingerprints, photo ID's, and trace evidence. Thank you to all of our volunteers and everyone who joined us for an afternoon of learning and fun!! Keep an eye out for December's program that will involve Bellingham artist, Ellen Clark and visual journaling!

Skagit Speech “Open House”

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Faith Community Fellowship

1427 Monte Vista Drive

Mount Vernon, WA  98273

Learn about and support homeschool speech in the Skagit Valley! The first year of Skagit Speech Club is progressing very well and is preparing for their first tournament in December. They are inviting friends, family, and community members to join them for this special afternoon. Enjoy refreshments and watch the students perform their speeches. A judge orientation and opportunity to “practice judge” will be available for those who are interested. It is still not too late to get started for those interested in homeschool speech competition. They will provide information about how to enter their tournament described below.

Skagit Speech Round Robin Tournament

Saturday, December 4, 2010

First Christian Reformed Church 

701 West Blackburn Road

Mount Vernon, WA  98273

Judging and Speech opportunities are available for speech events such as informational speeches, interpretive monologues, and limited preparation speeches. We believe that you will find the experience rewarding and fun.  Judges must be 18 years or older and review an outline of rules and judging tips. No prior experience is needed.

7:30 AM           Coffee, snacks, and brief orientation for judges and timers

8:00    Round 1A

9:30    Round 1B

11:00                 Free lunch provided for judges

11:30                 Review for judges newly arrived or as needed

12:00  Round 2A

1:30    Round 2B

3:00 PM            Worship and closing

To register, go to https://sprr.homeschooldebate.net/, click on judge registration and follow the instructions. You may also email Christine Blankenship at kcblankenship@gmail.com with questions. Invite a friend or spouse, or children to join you. This will make it more fun for you and will help us with our need for volunteers.  

Speach league information is available at www.ncfca.org  (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association). This speech league is for Christian, homeschooled students 12 to 18 years old. Our purpose is to equip homeschooled students to communicate, represent, and defend the Christian faith.

Homeschool Science Week @ His Place Church

Calling all Homeschool parents.

We are forming a team to bring back Science Week for our students.

It is on the drafting table to bring Science Week to His Place Homeschool Ministry again in the new year. (probably late February or early March)

In the past this has been a very exciting event for all school aged students. Our past program included many hands on experiments, amazing speakers, interesting field trips, and an assembly program all in one amazing week of half day sessions.

If you have any interest in helping to make this happen for our Homeschooling Community, would you please contact me to learn more about our needs to take this plan to the point of Blast Off!  You do not need to be science oriented to help. We will need parents with ideas and many different talents, but most of all a willingness to give a little time to make this successful.

If you are willing to help organize or if you just have some good ideas to pass along, we want to hear from you!

Jacqueline Hendrickson

His Place Homeschool Ministry Director

jacquelineh@hisplacechurch.com

422-5435

Thank You Mr. Franklin!

Remember to set your clocks back!

Visual Journals @ BPL

The Burlington Public Library is excited to offer a mini-workshop with Bellingham artist, Ellen Clark on visual journaling. This workshop will be held on Wednesday,  December 1 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for homeschoolers as part of the First Wedensdays @ BPL. Visual Journaling is simlar to keeping a journal /diary but rather than placing the focus on words, the focus is placed on pictures. These pictures can take many forms as it is up to the artist who is creates it. Ellen shares her love of art and journaling with children of all ages and encourages creative exploration with templates and fun materials. This workshop is free and recommended for children grades K - 12.

Annual Kids' Book Swap

Sharing and Recycling Kids' Books!
Clean out your closets! It's time for the Kids' Book Swap at the Anacortes Public Library on Saturday, November 13 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM! Every children’s book you bring that is in good condition can be swapped for another. Books and DVDs for infants through high schoolers only (no videos or adult items, please). There will be a free table for magazines and "well-used" books.

The Knights are Coming!

Want to see knights in action? Stop by the LaConner Regional Library on Tuesday, December 21, at 12:30 PM to watch the Knights of Veritas. These Knights bring the medieval Age of Chivalry to life through interactive educational demonstrations of arms, armor, combat, knighthood and chivalry. It's history with a zing!

Learn about the Code of Chivalry, as the Knights of Veritas pit myth against fact with thrilling demonstrations of historical combat technique! Their authentically weighted and detailed steel swords and armor provide an eye-opening experience.

Forensic Science - Wednesdays at BPL

Wednesday November 3^rd at the Burlington Library

All Homeschooling families are invited!

(Mid-Elementary through early teens is the target age)

1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Community Room

Learn about clues that detectives use to crack tough criminal cases.

Hands-on learning stations and FREE photo-I.D. card for every student.

Roller skating at Skagit Skate is from 10:00 am to 12:00 on this day as well.