Mom's meeting

Our next mom's-only meeting will be Tuesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm.  Same location (my house).  Our "theme" will be writing. So if you have any writing curriculum or program for everyone to peruse, please bring it!  Please email me if you need directions to my house.  See you then!

"School pictures" opportunity

Thursday, October 4, Corey Heidtman (Coreys images) will be doing school pictures at Crossroads Christian Academy.  She has opened it up to any homeschoolers who would like to come and have their picture taken. She offers school picture packages ranging in price from $26 to $32.  The basic package would include 1 8X10, 2 5X7's, 16 wallets, and a "class picture" (you could do your kids together or negotiate another size picture).  If you are interested, please let me know at marquettechums@yahoo.com so we can give her an idea of how many homeschoolers to expect. Thanks!

Spanish Class

Spanish classes will begin Friday, September 28. There is still plenty of room for more!  If you are interested, and I have not yet heard from you, please email me by Friday, September 14 with your students' name and grade. I need to let Bethany know how many students to prepare for, and students need to be sure and order their books in time for class on the 28th.  I'd also be happy to answer any questions you may have: marquettechums@yahoo.com.

Young Authors

It is time to think about Young Authors!! I know it is early but there is A LOT that goes into planning an event of this magnitude!! This year's author is Kristine O'Connell George (www.kristinegeorge.com). The event will be held the week of May 6-9, 2013. Mark your calendars NOW!! I will have more information coming in the following weeks after I attend the first meeting!

-Kathy Millin

Pinocchio Play

Mark your calendars:

The Forest Roberts Theatre Presents.... PINOCCHIO, A Children’s Comedy

May 13-18, 2013 at the Forest Roberts Theatre
Student Matinees Available!

Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre offers you and your class an opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre.  The play follows the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father, a woodcarver named Geppetto. With the unique spirit and fun of commedia dell’arte, Pinocchio springs to life from a block of wood and gets swallowed by a great fish!

Only $5 per student.   Tera Fields will be organizing a group for any homeschoolers who wish to attend.  If interested,  please contact Tera: mrs.fieldsin95@yahoo.com.  More details will be coming...seats fill up fast!

Community Canning Class

While this is not a specific home schooling event, I thought I would pass this along to anyone interested:

When: Saturday, September 8, 10:30 am
Where: Marquette Commons (same place as the Farmer's Market is held)
What: Learn the basics of water bath canning with experienced instructor Lucia Patritto of MSU Ext.  Though instruction is geared towards beginning canning, our instructor will also be able to answer questions on pressure canning, freezing, and drying food so participants of all skill levels are welcome.  Safely put away food now so you can eat local all year round!  For more information call Sarah at 906-235-6389.

September Field trip full

Just to let you know, the field trip is full for September.  Stay tuned for next month! =)

However, if you weren't able to make the field trip, some of us will be heading over to Beaver Grove Park in Harvey afterwards (probably about noon-ish). Everyone is welcome to bring their own sack/picnic lunches and join us for fellowship and fun!

Mom's Only Meeting tomorrow

Just a quick reminder: our Mom's-only meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) 6:30 p.m. at my house. If you need directions, please email me.  Feel free to bring anything new that you are excited to share from your new school year!