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WSHE Newsletter Text
March 1999
Phone numbers have been
removed at the request of group leadership.
Congratulations to John
Bailey who will be competing
in the regional spelling bee on March 1st.
Psalmist Music Academy
You are invited to our recital in March. If your kids are
interested in learning to play a musical instrument, here is an
opportunity
to see what they can learn in a band that is designed especially
for
our homeschooled children. Tim Ansley teaches in a Christian
environment and he offers 3 levels of band-beginning,
intermediate,
and advanced. He can be reached at xxx-xxxx, or you
can call me (Lois Earley) at xxx-xxxx.
What: Psalmist Music Academy Recital
When: Thursday, March 4th, 7:00p.m.
Where: Calvary Community Church, Rm. 40-12602 N. Black
Canyon Hwy. (west side of access road, between
Thunderbird & Cactus)
Skating
The North Phoenix Baptist Church will be opening their skating
rink to our group on Friday, March 12th from 1:00pm until 4:00
p.m.
Our contact there says there is no minimum number of people, bet
we would like to see at least 50 people come and join the fun.
The
cost is $3 per skater which includes skates. Please call Bev
Hatfield at xxx-xxxx for more information.
Kite Making
March 24th at 11am - Kite making workshop w/ Larry
$6 all supplies provided - sign up or call xxx-xxxx
There will be no art class
on March 31st
Tap Dance Class At The Park
I have been asked to teach a tap
dance class at the park on
Wednesdays. I have been dancing for four years and currently
teach a beginner's tap class at North Phoenix Dance School.
If anyone is interested please call Jonathan Stuart
for more information. xxx-xxxx
Valentine Party Thank
You
Thanks to all who helped with the Valentine Party at park day
February 10th. Consider it a seminar on entertaining in
75 mile per hour winds. Annamae
Thank You Glenda for faithfully bringing the
information board to the park every week.
Elections
WSHE will be going to a few elected positions next year as well
as delegating projects before summer. There will be approximately
25
areas of service for each of you to consider leading or
co-chairing.
We are really going to encourage full membership participation as
we organize for next year. Our first and foremost responsibility
as
homeschooling parents is our children. By sharing the
responsibilities
and rotating certain jobs on an annual basis we can focus on our
individual priorities as well as maintain support for our
homeschooling
community. Rotating major leadership roles is vital for the
constant
energy needed to run a group our size. Thank you for prayerfully
considering your involvement. -Penny
Directories
Membership directories will not be mailed. If you want your
copy please pick it up at the park or see Penny Hiller
Branching out
A few ladies have taken the initiative to start a new
support group.
Groups are born out of differing needs such as common goals,
interests, teaching co-ops, location, friendships, beliefs or
security for
young children. We realize our large group cannot meet all needs
or
be everyone's cup of tea. If you have the desire and would like
suggestions about starting a new group, give Penny a call at
xxx-xxxx
New Spring Colors!
If you are new to the group, or just have a question,
the moms
with the yellow tee shirts are the ones
to ask. This was not a
color draping decision, the shirts are meant to grab your
attention!
These ladies will try to answer your questions or
direct you to someone who can.
Thanks to Jolene Kesler for
ordering our tee shirts (all colors) this
year. With the "profits" from the tees Jolene purchased
3 books for our library on the facts of life.
Graduation Ceremony
AFHE sponsors a graduation ceremony for 8th and 12th grad
students
in may. See information at the kiosk, in the Salt Seller, or ask
Penny.
P.S. You're all invited on behalf of Renee Hiller, Graduating
Senior.
Mandatory Science Fair
Not really, but we're hoping for a great turnout!
Because... why does
it hurt when I bite on tinfoil? Why don't I float in the
bathtub? Why does my stomach growl?
Why are we having a science
fair? So that your child can find a
"why" that they can really sink their teeth into. Let
them ponder,
experiment, research, observe, conclude and then put it
on display so that we can all learn from it!
Who? The science fair is for all
WSHE kids, ages 5 years and up.
Where? Glendale Community Center North, that's
14057 N. 59th Ave. (North of Thunderbird)
When? On Friday, April 23, 1999.
Entries should arrive at 11:00am.
We will have an information packet containing detailed guidelines
for
each family that has an entry. Registration forms will be
available at
the park or call Annamae to make arrangements. The deadline for
registration is March 31st, late registrants will be
subject to the dreaded tin foil demonstration.
If you are unable to participate
as an entrant please join us, April
23rd, 1:30pm-4:30pm, to view the exhibits. Because.... What are
dimples? And why is it that only some people have them? Why do
golf balls have them? Why don't beavers get splinters in their
mouths
from chewing wood? For answers to these and any science fair
related
questions call Annamae at xxx-xxxx or Dee Plueard at xxx-xxxx
HOME EDUCATORS
H.E.A.R.T.
Helping Equip with Activities, Resources & Teamwork
Monthly meetings for new or prospective home educators, and
anyone looking for new ideas, resources, and answers
for a new phase of home education.
Each session will include:
* New homeschoolers' information
* Updated listings of classes, activities, resources,
opportunities for home schoolers
* Special focus on teen resources, lots of free
or low cost resource materials
Plus a special topic and speakers each month reflecting the
interests
and needs of home educators (support groups, teen events,
extracurricular activities, college prep, special needs
children, testing and evaluation etc.)
All meetings are scheduled for
6:30-8:30pm at Glendale Library
Auditorium, 5959 W. Brown Ave., Glendale--
2 blocks south of Peoria.
The next meeting is on Monday, March 8th.
Bring you junior high and high
school students. Childcare is not
provided. If you must bring your young children, please bring a
quiet activity for them. Audiotapes of past meetings are
available.
RSVP to Holly at xxx-xxxx or email to HollyJC@juno.com
PLANNING MEETING
The next planning meeting is at 7pm Tuesday, February
23rd at
Annamae's house, 6004 W. Desert Cove, Glendale, 85304. All
members are welcome to participate and help plan future events.
Our March 23rd planning meeting
agenda will include April events
and election format for ALL MEMBER meeting in April.
Park Day Responsibility
This is a reminder to watch your children at park day.
If you see your
children playing with toys that aren't theirs this usually isn't
a problem.
But we've had some sand toys 'disappear' lately, and this is a
problem.
One child's shoes were found in a trash container. This is taking
clean-up a little too far. Please monitor your children at park
day.
We all signed a statement on our registration form that says,
"Parents are responsible for their own children
at all times." Please be responsible.
Old Country Buffet
Restaurant Tour/Craft/Reading Program/Lunch
Get a behind the scenes look at the bakery, kitchen,
pantry,
and the largest dishwasher you've ever seen. We will do an
arts/crafts project that may be entered in our art show (Sat.
March 20). O.C. Bee will visit with stickers & balloons to
help
with our kick-off of a 3 month reading program. We will read,
talk about & learn a little about bees. At 11am we will have
an
all-you-can-eat buffet lunch with desserts & beverages
included.
When: Tuesday, March-9 at 9 am -
Noon
RSVP to Dawn Horney by 3-2-99, 1814 W. Kerry
Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85027 xxx-xxxx
Send $3.50 per student for craft & lunch
(or catch me at park day)
Where: Old Country Buffet, 17125 N. 79th Ave., South side of
Arrowhead Towne Center, Take Bell Road to 79th Ave.
North to parking lot entrance to the right.
Students (Max=30) pre-pay $3.50
for lunch & craft, Toddlers
$.50 per year for lunch, Adults $6.46 for lunch. Bring: Written
monthly reading goal for each child (March - May) Goal may be
minutes or pages or books read to or by the student or any
combination. Those who meet goal for all three months
earn a certificate & complimentary kids' meal pass.
Science Fair Update
There is a new date and location for this year's science
fair.
See the article in this newsletter for details.
Silly Putty Recipe
2 cup White all-purpose glue
1 cup Liquid starch
Mix together well. Set on trays for play, or use waxed paper.
Can be used as the commercial Silly Putty is.
Store in an airtight container.
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