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Home School Day, Wednesday, May 21, 12:30-2:30pm

Fairhill Nature Center
630 Tawes Drive
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-4909

Critters, Critters, Critters
Ages 5-7

Eco-Chains
Ages 8-12

Program fee is $6 per student, advanced registration required.
Raindate, Wednesday, May 28.
For all events, please call 410-398-4909 or register via e-mail.

Another new co-op is forming in Delaware for Fall 2008: Blessed Jose’ Luis Academy

Mission
The mission of Blessed Jose’ Luis Academy is to provide a home schooling educational cooperative that integrates Catholic spirituality with academic, human and apostolic development for each child, and practical tools to continue this formation at home. It will establish an orderly, creative learning environment, which encourages growth in Christ’s virtues, especially charity, in both children and their parents.

Vision
The vision of Blessed Jose’ Luis Academy is to raise strong Catholic leaders who will actively pursue the unique missions given to them by Christ at baptism.

For more information, please visit the website.

The UU Community Homeschool Co-op

The UUCH is an inclusive, secular homeschool co-op meeting in Newark, Delaware and serving the surrounding homeschool communities of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The co-op meets one afternoon each week for classes and offers optional events — field trips, park days, parent outings, etc. — throughout the month.

Our vision at UUCH is to foster friendships and a sense of community for our children and ourselves within the larger homeschool populace; to provide diverse, enriching and educational programs for our children in an accepting and safe environment; and to create a sense of connection by offering regular meetings and activities.

The UUCH co-op is inclusive and as such is home to a rich and varied group of children and adults from different backgrounds and with varied beliefs and abilities. We at UUCH value the inherent worth and dignity of every person and ask that posts to the group reflect this principle.

If you would like more information about our group please email the moderator. Group membership is for registered co-op families only. Please email the moderator to be added to a separate email list for co-op updates for Fall 2008.

My name is Rachel Starr Thomson. I’m a homeschool graduate, the oldest of twelve kids, and an author. My cousin Carolyn Currey and I have written a book of essays and memories entitled “Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled,” about growing up large, lively, and homeschooled! A chapter from our book has been published in the Spring Issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.

To help kick off promotion (and encourage other young writers), we’re running a writing contest for homeschool kids ages 8-18. We’re looking for the favorite memories of other young people who are growing up the way we did!

We’d like to invite the readers of DelawareHomeschool.org to participate in our contest. There is no entry fee, and winners will receive an autographed copy of our new book, along with publication in our newsletter and on our publisher Web site, LittleDozen.com. The entry deadline is May 1. We’d be thrilled if you would share this contest information with your members.

For your convenience, I’ve included more info below, on both the contest and on “Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled.” You’re welcome to print or quote this info directly. If you’d like to know more, feel free to contact me!

Blessings!

Rachel

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What: The Spring Explorer Concert featuring Enchantment Theatre
Company’s performance of Stravinsky’s The Firebird.
When: Thursday April 24th and Friday April 25th at 10:00 AM or 12:30 PM
Where: The Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Cost: Tickets are $6 for students, one free chaperone per 10
students (additional chaperones are $6 each)

The spring Explorer concert is an introductory musical experience
designed for students in third through sixth grade, although students
in kindergarten through eighth grade are most welcome and encouraged
to attend. This one hour program, comprised of accessible, child-
friendly classical favorites, provides an introduction to the
orchestra, a history of the classical tradition, and the experience
of attending the symphony. For more information, visit the website
at DelawareSymphony.org or DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

The Tri-County Home School Association (TCHSA) is looking for teen girls for their softball teams. If interested, please contact Leslie McManus. More information about TCHSA can be found here.

Hello!

My name is Jim Hodges (retired Navy guy, award winning actor and homeschooling dad) and my company, Jim Hodges Audio Books, produces unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, select Lamplighter Publishing and Yesterday’s Classics titles, and Old Time Radio Shows. 26,070 of these recordings have sold since 1999. They are a proven, valuable product.
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Christiana Inline Speed Skating Team is forming.
No speed skating experience required!
All ages welcome….ages 4 to 65 and older!
Quad, Inline or Hockey skates OKay!

The speed team is for skaters of all skill levels and all ages. Team members will compete locally, in competitions throughout the state, regionally and Nationally. Skating will be indoor and outdoor.

Meeting time: 8AM Sunday’s, practice lasts about 2hrs.
Where: Christiana Skating Rink,
To skate you need skates and a helmet.

Contact Coach Danny Roberts at 410-688-0235 or Email for more information.

Christiana Skating Rink
801 Christiana Rd
Newark, DE 19713
302 366-0473

WHAT: Northern Virginia Home Education Conference
WHEN: July 11-12, 2008
WHERE: Dulles Expo & Conference Center
COST: $30 for both days (spouse free); $20 for Friday only (spouse free); $25 for Saturday only (spouse free) and $15 for shopping only (both days, spouse free). $5 additional at the door.

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Six Flags America (in Largo, MD) will be hosting their annual Homeschool Day on May 22, 2008. This event is held exclusively for homeschooled students and their families.

More information can be found on their website. If you are interested in participating in a group ticket purchase, please contact Terri.

Six Flags America Ticket Order Form

The Tri-State Homeschool Network is hosting a seminar with Debra Bell, author of The Homeschooler’s Guide to High School and College and Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling. Membership in Tri-State is not mandatory for this event. If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the registration form.

**The registration deadline is January 25, 2008**

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Especially designed for homeschool students ages 10 and up, the Delaware Art Museum’s homeschool tour program offers students a wonderful art education experience! Students will explore various artists and art movements and develop an understanding of the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Select tour dates will include 30-minute art projects in the Museum’s Bank of America Studio Wing.

Program limited to 25 students. Registration is first-come, first-served. Participants must register and pre-pay by mail. No refunds.

For more information, contact Courtney Waring, Director of Education, at 302-351-8509.

Delaware Art Museum Homeschool Tours 2008 Flyer
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The Tri-State Elementary Music Choir is performing at the Christiana Mall this Saturday morning at 11:00 in front of the old Strawbridge’s.

In addition, the Christmas Concert, featuring both the Elementary Music Choir and Concert Choir, will be held this Monday night at 7:00 at Bible Fellowship Church.

For more information about the choirs, please visit this page.

Please join us in creating a history presentation.

Who: Any homeschooler or group of homeschoolers
What: Create a presentation about an aspect of a country or culture outside of Europe (any time period, any subject)
When: Late April/Early May. Final date to be announced soon
Where: Brandywine Town Center in N. Wilmington, DE (by Target off of 202 & Naaman’s Road)
Why: To help us remember that it is a big world out there!
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. If you are interested in participating, please visit their website for more information.

(Thanks to Carole for submitting this activity!)

The Delaware Museum of Natural History has added a morning session to their popular homeschool classes. The morning session will meet from 10-12 and follow the same schedule as the afternoon session.

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Yuletide Home School Day
Thursday December 13, 2007
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $ 8; children under 2 free

Take a tour of the mansion to learn how children experienced the holidays in the 1800s and early 1900s. Make a craft based on a toy children would have played with in the early 1800s. Stay to visit the family-friendly exhibitions - Pets in America and K is for Kids. $8 per person; children under 2 free. Pre-registration required, call 800.448.3883 or 302.888.4600 for reservations.

Middletown Music is a full-service music education center and retail musical instrument dealer. Located on Route 301 in Middletown, Delaware, Middletown Music offers year-round private music instruction on most instruments and levels. The year is divided into four semesters, each with its’ own Recital and Makeup Week, and enrollment can take place at any time with prorated tuition. Middletown Music caters to homeschoolers, offering daytime slots, along with standard evening and weekend slots. Call (302) 376-7600 for more info, or visit their website.

**This field trip is currently FULL.**

Due to an overwhelming response, I am no longer accepting registrations for this trip. Those of you who are on the list should have received a confirmation email from me. Please send your payment to the address in your confirmation email. If you are no longer able to attend, please let me know ASAP so I can open up the spots to other interested homeschool families.

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The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village
866 North DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901

Christmas in the Village - 2 hour program
$4/person - All Ages

Program Description:
Enjoy looking back at a rural Victorian Christmas in the 1890’s village. Activities will have a seasonal flavor as students travel through the village and learn about rural Christmas customs of the 1890’s.

My family has attended this event several times and we’ve really enjoyed it. It’s just over the state line in Chadds Ford, PA.

The Great Pumpkin Carve
Where:Chadds Ford Historical Society
Dates:October 25-27, 2007
Admission: $5 adults; $3 ages 7-17; free for 6 and under

**For more detailed information, please visit their website.**

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• Thursday, October 25th - local artists carve large pumpkins (winners announced 8:30-9:00 PM)
• Friday and Saturday, October 26-27th - the candlelit pumpkins are put on display

In addition to the pumpkins, there will be hayrides, music and food. Fun for all ages!

A friend of mine (h/t - thanks Carole) passed on this link and information about some upcoming college fairs in the area. For more information, please visit CollegeFair.org.

Tuesday, October 23
New Castle County College Fair
Bob Carpenter Sports Center
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24
Central Delaware College Night
Wilmington College
Wilmington, DE
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Killens Pond State Park Home School Programs
September, October, and November

Eco-Explorer’s Club
Come out and join us as we explore the fields and woods in search of an adventure. Every week will discuss a new topic and explore a new area. The cost of the programs is $3.00 per person and is held at the Nature Center unless otherwise noted. All programs are at 2:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Pre-register by calling 302-284-4299.

Detailed program information can be found below:
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Homeschool Programs at Ashland Nature Center and Coverdale Farm

Advance registration for all programs is required.

Contact David Pragoff, School Program Coordinator at 302- 239-2334, ext.133 or send him an email to request a copy of our School Program Brochure. You can also download the latest brochure here.

Program details can be found below:
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Upcoming trips with Mid-Atlantic Fossil and Nature Adventures:

• 10/06/07 - Ghost Towns of the Pine Barrens: History and Botany
• 10/13-14/07 - New Jersey Fluorescent Mineral Weekend
• 10/21/07 - Historical Minerals

Detailed information can be found below:
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Current and retired educators save on purchases for personal and classroom use with proof of educator status. In Delaware, the letter you receive from the Delaware Department of Education confirming your homeschool registration serves as your proof document. For more information, please visit the Borders website.

When: September 26th - October 2nd
What: 25% off list prices of books, CDs, DVDs and more!