Homeschool programs will be offered February 27-March 7\, 2010\, at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. \; The homeschool ticket is good for admission to both museums throughout the entire date range. \; In addition\, optional hands-on programs and guided tours are available for students and their families. \; All programs address Virginia and United States standards of learning for history and social studies.
Students can enroll in one of three programs at each museum\, according to grade level\, and families can register for an interactive\, two-hour guided tour at each museum. \; Each ticketholder is entitled to one hands-on program and one family tour at each museum.
The fee is $10.25 per family member (youth or adult) for general admission to both museums from February 27-March 7\, 2010. \; Children under age four are free. \; Homeschool ticket holders can visit both museums as many times as they like during the date range. \; The fee also includes one optional hands-on program and one optional guided tour of Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. \; Classroom capacity is limited to 25 people for hands-on programs. \; Please register in advance to ensure a place in the program. \; Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. \;
Please register in advance to ensure a place in the program by calling group reservations at (757) 253-4939 or at the visitor services desk at either museum. \; Purchase your tickets online. \; Once you have purchased tickets\, please preregister for hands-on programs and guided tours. \; To do this\, call group reservations at (757) 253-4939. \; The pre-registration deadline for hands-on programs and guided tours is 5 p.m. three business days prior to the program/tour.
For more information\, or to register please see: http://historyisfun.org/Homeschool-Programs-2.htm
Jamestown Settlement
Family Guided Tour
Visit re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village and the colonial fort\, replica 1607 ships\, and a riverfront discovery area on this 2-hour hands-on tour guided by a trained museum educator.
Tour dates: March 1\, 3\, 4.
Tour times: 10 a.m.\, and 2 p.m.
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 - Living with the Indians
Students handle and analyze clothing\, bone tools and pottery of the Powhatan Indian culture.
Program dates: March 1\, 3\, 4
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grades 3-6 - Cultures at Jamestown
Students compare and contrast the Powhatan Indian\, English and African cultures that came into contact during the 17th century.
Program dates: March 1\, 3\, 4
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12 - Voyage to Virginia
Students learn about the 1607 voyage to Virginia by exploring period navigational tools.
Program dates: March 1\, 3\, 4
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Yorktown Victory Center \;
Family Guided Tour
Visit the re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm on this 2-hour hands-on tour guided by a trained museum educator.
Tour dates: March 2\, 3\, 5
Tour times: 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 - Colonial Life
Students examine tools and materials used on a small Virginia farm to explore the life of a typical Tidewater farming family.
Program dates: March 2\, 3\, 5
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grades 3-6 - Revolutionary Virginia
Students analyze primary sources and preproduction artifacts to learn about the lives of ordinary 18th-century Virginians.
Program dates: March 2\, 3\, 5
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12 - Life of a Private
Students explore a Continental soldier's haverack\, clothing and weapons to relate to the experiences of people during the American Revolution.
Program dates: March 2\, 3\, 5
Program times: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Come see the Shakespearean Youth Theatre's production of As You Like It performed on February 25\, 26\, and 27 at 7:00 pm and February 28\, 2010 \; at 2:00 pm at Randolph Heights Presbyterian Church\, 435 Hamline Ave.\, St. Paul 55105. Admission is $5.00 and reservations can be made by calling 763.473.0811 or online to pverdoorn@comcast.net.
The Shakespearean Youth Theatre (SYT) formed in 2004 and is comprised of Twin Cities-area homeschooling or alternative schooling student-
actors. SYT's mission is to provide an opportunity for students to study and perform Shakespeare\, and our goal is to bring Shakespeare's \;
language alive and make his stories relevant and accessible to our students and audience.
Airport Bowl in Richfield has open bowling for homeschooling families every Tuesday. The lanes are available from 1pm - 5pm.
(The latest time you would want to start bowling would be around 3:00 or 3:30.)
The cost is $1.60 per game. There is no cost for shoe rental.
Airport Bowl is located on the North side of 494 and just West of Cedar/77. (kitty corner from the Mall of America)
It is a non-smoking bowling alley. The owners are VERY nice!
If you need directions or have questions\, the phone number is:
612-866-7577
YEAH Family Ski and Snowboard Day at Trollhaugen
3rd YEAH SKI DAY IS Friday\, March 5\, 2010
● \; \; \; \; \; \; All home school families - YEAH members and non-YEAH families – are welcome.
● \; \; \; \; \; \; DETAILS: Go to www.ouryeah.org and link to SITE MAP. \; Click on Trollhaugen Ski Day for details including Pricing Packages\, General Information and Registration Form.
● \; \; \; \; \; \; Informational flyers were placed in The Academy family file folders on site at YEAH Academy.
● \; \; \; \; \; \; Registration forms are available at YEAH Academy office or on the website.
● \; \; \; \; \; \; Registration forms can be turned in to YEAH Academy office or put in the mail.
● \; \; \; \; \; \; Questions: Contact Cher at YEAH@mtn.org
WHAT? YEAH sponsored Homeschool Family Ski and Snowboarding Day at Trollhaugen Ski Resort.
WHEN? 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\, registration begins at 9:00 AM
WHERE? We ski at TROLLHAUGEN near Dresser\, WI. (only 45 minutes north of 694 and 35 W intersection)
WHO? ALL homeschool families--parents and students of ALL AGES--are welcome to join us!
WHY? Great family and individual fun and fabulous exercise!
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Do you like to ski or snowboard?
o \; \; \; \; \; \; This is a great time to get a chance to ski with friends.
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Never skied? Or it’s been years since you’ve skied?
o \; \; \; \; \; \; This is a great time to learn how to ski in a family friendly environment at a reasonable price. \;
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; YEAH member discounts apply\, but all home educated families are welcome to join us!
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; See website for pricing for snowboard rentals\, tickets for lift only\, etc.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar:1066:field_dates:0:10 SUMMARY:Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) Annual Gifted Resource Fair DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100907T164348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100306T120000 URL;VALUE=URI:http://homeschoolrecess.com/event/1066 LOCATION:Edina Community Center DESCRIPTION:Rooms 350 and 351.
Displays of gifted education resources from many sources\, with vendors and parents with whom to discuss resources. The resource fair lets you see and discuss educational materials and resources for all gifted learners from toddlers to adults. Teachers can find helpful materials for their classes at the fair\, parents can find supplements for "afterschooling" or materials for full-time homeschooling\, and children and adults of all ages can find fun toys and gifts.
Parents and educators are invited to come and learn more about the materials and programs available to gifted students including:
Curricula and other materials parents have used with their gifted children for homeschooling\, supplemental after-schooling\, or as replacement curricula for school-based independent study.
Information about distance learning programs for gifted students.
Information about local and national organizations for families of gifted children.
Attendees will be able to ask parents of gifted children questions about the many resources currently being used and examine many of those materials first hand. Books on gifted children and gifted education may also be purchased during the resource fair at the MCGT book table. Additionally\, local vendors of educational products will have many materials for sale.
via MCGT
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