As always this event is FREE to attend!
Here are some of the resources that are in store for attendees to this event please pass along the event brochure, the email, or the attachment as this is a free event and it can only benefit our community. The general public is allowed to attend and I am hoping to show resources and cooperation within our growing community! OK enough suspense this is so exciting:
We have 16 families that are signed up to swap and sell their used materials!
Craft table for the kids! Children are the responsibility of their parents and should not be left unattended as this event and the community center are open to the general public!
Come meet the Taylor Ranch Fire Department when they bring their truck by between 10-11AM!!
Local Businesses and Resources:
Title Wave Books-Used books, great homeschooling resource! www.titlewavebooks.com
University of New Mexico-Will be available to answer questions on dual enrollment and college enrollment. Corine Gonzales corineg@unm.edu
Central New Mexico-Will be available to answer questions on dual enrollment and college enrollment. Rachel Decke rdecker@cnm.edu (Recruitment Office) and Shawna Grasscaugh sphillips@cnm.edu (High School Programs, Dual Enrollment)
USDA Forest Service-Classes and materials available to the homeschooling community.
Girl Scouts of America --Lorette Jenks ljenks@chapparalgirlscouts.org
Newspapers in Education-From the Albuquerque Journal-- www.abqnie.com
Shiang Ying-Clark
1. Homeschool math classes taught in the Far North Valley by an experienced mathematician and engineer. Five sequential classes taught: Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Placement tests available to determine the correct class for your student.
2. "We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution" - a fall semester civics class for high school students (seniors, junior and mature sophomores). The culminating activity is a competitive simulated congressional hearing to be held at the Round House.
3. Science Olympiad - the Albuquerque homeschool team has won the State competition and progressed to the National Contest for the last two years. This competition is for students from 6th thru 12th grades. Unlike Science Fair, this is a team effort and includes events in many areas of science.
New Mexico State University's 4-H Program- (website with more info, not their direct site http://www.laplaza.org/~taos4h/whatis4h.htm )
KNME http://www.knmetv.org/ -She will be bringing information on programs for all ages and teacher workshops!
At my table I will have the new syllabi for the Fall 2007 Explora Home School Science Club
Other resources in the works, but not confirmed are:
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Rio Grande Nature Center
Fundamentals Gym
Boy Scouts of America
National Atomic Museum
Fencing Demonstration by Duke City Fencing
and some other goodies I am keeping my fingers crossed about!!
Are you asking for more??!!...if you are free that Friday what better way to kick off the summertime! So you see there are many reasons to send the word around and come have fun with us that day! So come prepared to get some great deals on books and materials and also to learn about local resources for learning that you might not have gotten a chance to find out about!
New Mexico Homeschool Community Swap/Sale
Curriculum Faire II
Friday, May 25th, 2007
9:00AM-2PM
(this allows for set-up and clean-up time)
Taylor Ranch Community Center
http://www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/TaylorRanchCommunityCenter.html
Interested in homeschooling? Looking for fresh books or ideas on a topic? Just want to network? Meet teachers or homeschool friendly businesses or just want something to do on Friday?! Come on in and find good deals and great members of our community and it is FREE to Enter!
I will update as it gets closer if there are going to be any vendors, teachers or local businesses available! If you have a business or know someone who might want to come and set up on a table even if only for a couple of hours please give them this information. If you have a business and want to sell your used materials please reserve a table!
You MUST have registered to get a spot and all tables have been spoken for at this time. For questions please contact Tabitha Orr (NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com ) ONLY registered participants will be allowed to swap and sell. Registrants are responsible for their own money and neither the community center nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between the buyer and seller. Should any issues arise neither myself nor the Taylor Ranch Community center are to be held liable.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are allowed but they must be monitored (there are no areas to run around without parents supervision for the younger kids) and can not be let to roam the halls or use the facilities without parents' permission. The policy of children being supervised by parents and all community center rules and regulations must be respected by all participants or you and/or your children may be asked to leave.( Please contact the community center to see what activities they have available for the older kids and what their regulations are for use). There are not many places for the youngest kids but there is a park across the street at Mariposa Park but you must make your own arrangements for this.
Please let's make this swap/sale as good as good as the last one, we are resprenting our community! Feel free to pass along this email to anyone that might be interested!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Birding in the Sandias, May 5th
A friendly reminder of the Sandia Mountain Natural History Centers First Saturday Event "Birds of the Sandias" on May 5th. Gates are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the birding education session beginning at 10:00. For directions or if you have any other questions please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you Saturday.
Chris Modelski
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
(505) 281-5259
chris.modelski@state.nm.us
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Chris Modelski
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
(505) 281-5259
chris.modelski@state.nm.us
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including all attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited unless specifically provided under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of this message. -- This email has been scanned by the Sybari - Antigen Email System.
4/30/07- Roseanne Barr's Radio Show
No kidding this was a very pro-homeschooling show topic..apparently she is homeschooling her 11yr old son since beginning of last school year. Her guest was David Albert of www.skylarksings.com a very great person. Here is the email that he sent to AtoZHomeschool@yahoogroups.com:
My wife says it went very well. It was fun trying to get a word in edgewise.
http://yardtv.gotdns.com/kcaa-podcasts/roseanne/
The podcast isn't up yet.
They tried to find "an opponent" for me, but apparently they all begged
off. (I didn't know I was that scary!)
david
'have fun. learn stuff. grow.'
www.skylarksings.com
My wife says it went very well. It was fun trying to get a word in edgewise.
http://yardtv.gotdns.com/kcaa-podcasts/roseanne/
The podcast isn't up yet.
They tried to find "an opponent" for me, but apparently they all begged
off. (I didn't know I was that scary!)
david
'have fun. learn stuff. grow.'
www.skylarksings.com
Albuquerque: Asthma/Allergy Awareness Day, May 12th Isotopes Stadium
Dear Fellow Homeschoolers:
I wanted to make sure all knew about a fun and exciting family event that I have been organizing. I want to invite you all to join me and my family for a wonderful day at Isotopes Stadium. Please see the invitation and information below. I have attached the registration form in WORD format. If you cannot open it, please call me (259-6277) and I will mail or take as many as you need to you.
Please let others know and invite them to join the fun.
Gerri Rivers
Mom of Jazmyn (12) and Malik (10)
*********
The Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative would like to invite you to participate in Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007 at Isotopes Stadium. The event will be held on Saturday May 12, 2007, staring with a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am (7:30 check-in).
Join us to increase awareness about many health-related issues, provide asthma screenings, and encourage physical activity for youth and families. This is an all-ages, fun-filled event.
For only $9.00 per person (register on the attached form), enjoy activities such as:
Fun Run/Walk (2.2 miles)
Asthma Screenings & Lung Function Testing
Lobos Baseball Game
Blood Drive
Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies & alternative health)
Meet & Greet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes
Drawings for Prizes
Games & Activities
Tae Kwan Do, Yoga, Step, Gymnastics, and Bellydance demonstrations
That evening, join us to watch the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainers at 6:30pm. (Note: You must purchase your Isotopes game tickets separately from the Albuquerque Isotopes box office).
See you at Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007!
For More Information:
Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative
Phone: 505.259.6277
asthmaallies@comcast.net
I wanted to make sure all knew about a fun and exciting family event that I have been organizing. I want to invite you all to join me and my family for a wonderful day at Isotopes Stadium. Please see the invitation and information below. I have attached the registration form in WORD format. If you cannot open it, please call me (259-6277) and I will mail or take as many as you need to you.
Please let others know and invite them to join the fun.
Gerri Rivers
Mom of Jazmyn (12) and Malik (10)
*********
The Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative would like to invite you to participate in Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007 at Isotopes Stadium. The event will be held on Saturday May 12, 2007, staring with a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am (7:30 check-in).
Join us to increase awareness about many health-related issues, provide asthma screenings, and encourage physical activity for youth and families. This is an all-ages, fun-filled event.
For only $9.00 per person (register on the attached form), enjoy activities such as:
Fun Run/Walk (2.2 miles)
Asthma Screenings & Lung Function Testing
Lobos Baseball Game
Blood Drive
Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies & alternative health)
Meet & Greet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes
Drawings for Prizes
Games & Activities
Tae Kwan Do, Yoga, Step, Gymnastics, and Bellydance demonstrations
That evening, join us to watch the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainers at 6:30pm. (Note: You must purchase your Isotopes game tickets separately from the Albuquerque Isotopes box office).
See you at Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007!
For More Information:
Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative
Phone: 505.259.6277
asthmaallies@comcast.net
Looking for Transition Math/Algebra I-Univ of Chicago
Can you forward this?
Hi,
I'm looking for some used math books.
Anyone have the University of Chicago Transition Math and/or Algebra
1 they want to sell?
Thanks,
Diana
dianaturner1@comcast.net
Hi,
I'm looking for some used math books.
Anyone have the University of Chicago Transition Math and/or Algebra
1 they want to sell?
Thanks,
Diana
dianaturner1@comcast.net
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Possible Resource: First Lego League
Anyone know anything about this or participated in this? If anyone is interested in setting something like this up let me know so that I can spread the word!
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/
FLL is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contributions to society
FLL puts children in charge. Teams mix curiosity and imagination with LEGO bricks, sensors, motors, and gears to invent unique, autonomous robots capable of completing various missions.
* Team registration opens in early May and closes when capacity is reached or late September, whichever comes first.
* The annual Challenge is revealed in mid-September
* Tournament application begins in early October
* Qualifying events and tournaments are held November through January
Anyone can form a team. It could be a school classroom, after-school program, extracurricular group, home school, neighborhood group, club, or civic organization. A team consists of three to 10 kids, ages 9-14 (16 outside of U.S. and Canada), and at least one adult coach
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/
FLL is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contributions to society
FLL puts children in charge. Teams mix curiosity and imagination with LEGO bricks, sensors, motors, and gears to invent unique, autonomous robots capable of completing various missions.
* Team registration opens in early May and closes when capacity is reached or late September, whichever comes first.
* The annual Challenge is revealed in mid-September
* Tournament application begins in early October
* Qualifying events and tournaments are held November through January
Anyone can form a team. It could be a school classroom, after-school program, extracurricular group, home school, neighborhood group, club, or civic organization. A team consists of three to 10 kids, ages 9-14 (16 outside of U.S. and Canada), and at least one adult coach
Piano for sale
Hi Tabbi,
Rose Thomas here. I met a man who has a 45-50 year old Wurlitzer piano for sale. It is a spinet and a cream color. He is asking $800, but will take $700. He is selling the piano because no one plays it in the house anymore and he needs the space. I saw the piano. It is in beautiful shape. It is very heavy and needs to be moved by a professional piano mover. It will also need to be tuned after it is moved. I know a very good piano tuner as well. We have had our piano moved several times by a piano mover here in Albuquerque. He is very good and not very expensive. He moves the pianos for the symphony and the Santa Fe Opera. So the person moving the piano would have to pay for the piano to be moved as well. It is a great piano for a beginner or intermediate to early advanced piano student. We have one identical to it that I learned on and my kids are learning on now. I told him that I would circulate this to the homeschool community and for them to get in touch with me through e-mail so he's not getting all these calls. My e-mail is rlopezthomas@msn.com for anyone who is interested and has more questions. Thanks, Rose
Rose Thomas here. I met a man who has a 45-50 year old Wurlitzer piano for sale. It is a spinet and a cream color. He is asking $800, but will take $700. He is selling the piano because no one plays it in the house anymore and he needs the space. I saw the piano. It is in beautiful shape. It is very heavy and needs to be moved by a professional piano mover. It will also need to be tuned after it is moved. I know a very good piano tuner as well. We have had our piano moved several times by a piano mover here in Albuquerque. He is very good and not very expensive. He moves the pianos for the symphony and the Santa Fe Opera. So the person moving the piano would have to pay for the piano to be moved as well. It is a great piano for a beginner or intermediate to early advanced piano student. We have one identical to it that I learned on and my kids are learning on now. I told him that I would circulate this to the homeschool community and for them to get in touch with me through e-mail so he's not getting all these calls. My e-mail is rlopezthomas@msn.com for anyone who is interested and has more questions. Thanks, Rose
Corrales: Jericho Nursery Veggie Class, Ages 8-12(Siblings 6&up)
Guys and Gals ages 8 and up (if you have a sibling of an 8 and older group in the 6-7 yr range and they really want to do this class I am going to say go for it) come join us at the Jericho Nursery for a class on How to Grow Veggies.
The cost is going to vary depending on what you want in your garden and whether you bring your own pots or not. She will have summer veggies by then like tomatoes, cukes, squash, peppers, etc. From Jennifer: A 20" daimeter pot will hold 1 tomato plant, 2-3 peppers, eggplant or squash depending on which variety.
It will be at their Village Mercantile location which is in Corrales at 3675 Corrales Road, 897-9328.
Wednesday, May 9th from 10:30 to 11:30
RSVP on this list or to me at NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com DO NOT CALL THE STORE!! RSVPs required by next Friday, May 4th so that she can have the appropriate amount of supplies for us!
The last 'herb class' was hands down one of the best ones we had been on in some time, great store, great teacher, great kids beautiful yummy plants what more can you ask for? So come and have fun growing with us!
This class will be taught by Jennifer, one of the owners of the nursery!
We will be outside so wear appropriate clothing and hats and sungear!
15 Kids max! And please no drop-offs for this activity.
http://www.jerichonursery.com/
If you have any questions please ask!
PS If you want to do shirts or have a garden club of some sort she is going to try to provide a stencil by then but no guarantees and it would be up to us to bring the shirts and paints, etc. but we can do them there if we want! Let me know if there is an interest in doing this if not no big deal! But it would be really fun to have regular gardening sessions there at the Nursery!
The cost is going to vary depending on what you want in your garden and whether you bring your own pots or not. She will have summer veggies by then like tomatoes, cukes, squash, peppers, etc. From Jennifer: A 20" daimeter pot will hold 1 tomato plant, 2-3 peppers, eggplant or squash depending on which variety.
It will be at their Village Mercantile location which is in Corrales at 3675 Corrales Road, 897-9328.
Wednesday, May 9th from 10:30 to 11:30
RSVP on this list or to me at NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com DO NOT CALL THE STORE!! RSVPs required by next Friday, May 4th so that she can have the appropriate amount of supplies for us!
The last 'herb class' was hands down one of the best ones we had been on in some time, great store, great teacher, great kids beautiful yummy plants what more can you ask for? So come and have fun growing with us!
This class will be taught by Jennifer, one of the owners of the nursery!
We will be outside so wear appropriate clothing and hats and sungear!
15 Kids max! And please no drop-offs for this activity.
http://www.jerichonursery.com/
If you have any questions please ask!
PS If you want to do shirts or have a garden club of some sort she is going to try to provide a stencil by then but no guarantees and it would be up to us to bring the shirts and paints, etc. but we can do them there if we want! Let me know if there is an interest in doing this if not no big deal! But it would be really fun to have regular gardening sessions there at the Nursery!
Article: German Homeschooler Back with Family
Hello,
Vivian Herrmann (vamfam@comcast.net) has recommended the following news to you from LifeSiteNews.com:
German Homeschooler Melissa Busekros Home with Family after 3 Month Ordeal
By Peter J. Smith
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 23, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) – German homeschooler Melissa Busekros finally returned home early this morning on her 16th birthday after having been forcibly separated from her family by the government 3 months ago.
Back in February, Melissa was seized from her family home in a dramatic police raid for the crime of home schooling – illegal since 1937 by edict of Nazi Chancellor Adolf Hitler – and placed with a foster home in a location unknown to her family...
The full text of the story is available at:
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/apr/07042301.html
Vivian Herrmann (vamfam@comcast.net) has recommended the following news to you from LifeSiteNews.com:
German Homeschooler Melissa Busekros Home with Family after 3 Month Ordeal
By Peter J. Smith
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 23, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) – German homeschooler Melissa Busekros finally returned home early this morning on her 16th birthday after having been forcibly separated from her family by the government 3 months ago.
Back in February, Melissa was seized from her family home in a dramatic police raid for the crime of home schooling – illegal since 1937 by edict of Nazi Chancellor Adolf Hitler – and placed with a foster home in a location unknown to her family...
The full text of the story is available at:
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/apr/07042301.html
Albuquerque:Submit PreK-HS Art work for NM Arts & Craft Fair
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General Homeschool Discussion-Viewable by Public > Submit PreK-HS Art work for NM Arts & Craft Fair
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-27 16:28:13
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1273
We offer a Youth Exhibit from pre-k through highschool students to display their artwork. Perhaps your parents/teachers will be interested in submitting children’s artwork? The Youth entry form/applications and more information is available online at www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org – thanks!!
VISIT THE 46th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
What
The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
When
Preview Night is June 21st from 6pm to 9pm
The Fair is June 22nd from 10am to 8pm, June 23rd from 10am to 8pm and June 24th from 10am to 5pm
Where
EXPO New Mexico Fairgrounds in Albuquerque
Cost
Three Day Pass is $10; Regular admission for adults is $5 and seniors (65 +) is $4; Free admission to youth 12 and under
DETAILS
The 2007 New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair kicks off it’s 46th annual exhibit with a “sneak peak” Preview Night on Thursday, June 21st. The Fair then opens to the public Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24.
The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, chosen by Sunshine Artist for their 2006 “Best of Show List” and the 2007 Bravos Award winners for “Outstanding Arts Organization” is the only show open exclusively to artists from New Mexico. The Fair presents established artists as well as emerging artists. All artwork displayed is original.
The Fair is held indoors and outdoors at the EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds on the corner of San Pedro and Central in Albuquerque. The main street of the Fairgrounds provides a shady tree-lined backdrop for buyers and art lovers to enjoy while viewing the artwork. The Youth Exhibit, a fantastic and inspiring example of young, artistic talent, is held in the Hispanic Arts building and allows visitors to admire the next generation of New Mexico arts and crafts. For more information please visit us online at www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org.
General Homeschool Discussion-Viewable by Public > Submit PreK-HS Art work for NM Arts & Craft Fair
===========================================================================
From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-27 16:28:13
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1273
We offer a Youth Exhibit from pre-k through highschool students to display their artwork. Perhaps your parents/teachers will be interested in submitting children’s artwork? The Youth entry form/applications and more information is available online at www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org – thanks!!
VISIT THE 46th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
What
The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
When
Preview Night is June 21st from 6pm to 9pm
The Fair is June 22nd from 10am to 8pm, June 23rd from 10am to 8pm and June 24th from 10am to 5pm
Where
EXPO New Mexico Fairgrounds in Albuquerque
Cost
Three Day Pass is $10; Regular admission for adults is $5 and seniors (65 +) is $4; Free admission to youth 12 and under
DETAILS
The 2007 New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair kicks off it’s 46th annual exhibit with a “sneak peak” Preview Night on Thursday, June 21st. The Fair then opens to the public Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24.
The New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, chosen by Sunshine Artist for their 2006 “Best of Show List” and the 2007 Bravos Award winners for “Outstanding Arts Organization” is the only show open exclusively to artists from New Mexico. The Fair presents established artists as well as emerging artists. All artwork displayed is original.
The Fair is held indoors and outdoors at the EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds on the corner of San Pedro and Central in Albuquerque. The main street of the Fairgrounds provides a shady tree-lined backdrop for buyers and art lovers to enjoy while viewing the artwork. The Youth Exhibit, a fantastic and inspiring example of young, artistic talent, is held in the Hispanic Arts building and allows visitors to admire the next generation of New Mexico arts and crafts. For more information please visit us online at www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org.
PBS Alert: Next on NOVA: "Newton's Dark Secrets
http://www.pbs.org/nova/newton
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
(Broadcast in High Definition where available)
He was the greatest scientist of his day, perhaps of all time. But
while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of
gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible
and pursuing the covert art of alchemy. In this program, NOVA
explores the strange and complex mind of Isaac Newton. Using
docudrama scenes starring Scott Handy (Masterpiece Theatre's Henry
VIII) as Newton, we recreate the unique climate of late 17th-century
England, where a newfound fascination with science and mathematics
coexisted with extreme views on religious doctrine. Newton shared
both obsessions.
Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:
Interview & Articles
A Complicated Man
If there's one word to describe Isaac Newton it is "genius," as
this interview with historian Jed Buchwald makes clear.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/buchwald.html
Birth of a Masterpiece
Edmond Halley visited Newton with a simple question and came away
with the seeds of a masterwork, the Principia.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/principia.html
Einstein on Newton
In 1927, 200 years after Newton's death, Albert Einstein wrote a
glowing appreciation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/einstein.html
Interactive & Overview
Newton's Alchemy
He kept it hidden, but was it truly scandalous? Find out in this
interview and interactive manuscript.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/alchemy.html
His Legacy
Gravity. Laws of motion. Reflecting telescope. Calculus. The list
goes on...
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/legacy.html
Also, a downloadable audio story on Newton's Alchemy, Links & Books,
the program transcript, the Teacher's Guide, and more:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/newton
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
(Broadcast in High Definition where available)
He was the greatest scientist of his day, perhaps of all time. But
while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of
gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible
and pursuing the covert art of alchemy. In this program, NOVA
explores the strange and complex mind of Isaac Newton. Using
docudrama scenes starring Scott Handy (Masterpiece Theatre's Henry
VIII) as Newton, we recreate the unique climate of late 17th-century
England, where a newfound fascination with science and mathematics
coexisted with extreme views on religious doctrine. Newton shared
both obsessions.
Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:
Interview & Articles
A Complicated Man
If there's one word to describe Isaac Newton it is "genius," as
this interview with historian Jed Buchwald makes clear.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/buchwald.html
Birth of a Masterpiece
Edmond Halley visited Newton with a simple question and came away
with the seeds of a masterwork, the Principia.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/principia.html
Einstein on Newton
In 1927, 200 years after Newton's death, Albert Einstein wrote a
glowing appreciation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/einstein.html
Interactive & Overview
Newton's Alchemy
He kept it hidden, but was it truly scandalous? Find out in this
interview and interactive manuscript.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/alchemy.html
His Legacy
Gravity. Laws of motion. Reflecting telescope. Calculus. The list
goes on...
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/legacy.html
Also, a downloadable audio story on Newton's Alchemy, Links & Books,
the program transcript, the Teacher's Guide, and more:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/newton
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Albuquerque: Girls Alb HS Basketball Team Garage Sale at KFLQ
Tabitha,
This might interest some people in the Albuquerque area.
KFLQ Family Life radio and the Girls Albuquerque Home school
Basketball teams will be holding a garage sale this Friday(the 27th)
beginning at 8:00 in the parking lot of the Family Life radio station
on Eubank!
I know they will have lots of stuff as well as a ton of reduced
Christian CD's.
This might interest some people in the Albuquerque area.
KFLQ Family Life radio and the Girls Albuquerque Home school
Basketball teams will be holding a garage sale this Friday(the 27th)
beginning at 8:00 in the parking lot of the Family Life radio station
on Eubank!
I know they will have lots of stuff as well as a ton of reduced
Christian CD's.
Albuquerque:Tapestry of Grace, Tapestry Tea
You are cordially invited to attend a Tapestry Tea, where we will explore Tapestry of Grace, the integrated, classics-based Christian curriculum for the whole family. Come and enjoy an opportunity to view Tapestry, to spend time with other homeschooling parents, and to learn how this award-winning program can best serve your family.
Our Tea will be held at 2031 Selway Pl NW (near Unser and Ladera) on May 8th , starting at 7pm . Kindly RSVP by email to Kathy Hahn at kathyhahn@earthlink.net by May 6th . If you need driving directions, please call 890-3445 .
Our Tea will be held at 2031 Selway Pl NW (near Unser and Ladera) on May 8th , starting at 7pm . Kindly RSVP by email to Kathy Hahn at kathyhahn@earthlink.net by May 6th . If you need driving directions, please call 890-3445 .
Free Books, Homeschooler Moving
Hey all we are getting ready to sell our house and I need to get ride of a lot of homeschool clutter.
We have a lot of stuff that we just aren't using right now and thus I'm forced to clean house. AH!
Everything is free, I have boxes of teachers editions of different types of curriculum; Abeka, lifepac, Christian Liberty Press etc. We also have students editions of a few books that are used in APS like HBJ, Houghton Mifflin Spelling, etc. etc. If you would like boxes of homeschooling books please let me know. I can always freecycle what isn't taken. I would like everything taken by Monday at the latest. Please. Thanks everyone and keep up the great work.
Raven
Heygorgeous3@aol.com
We have a lot of stuff that we just aren't using right now and thus I'm forced to clean house. AH!
Everything is free, I have boxes of teachers editions of different types of curriculum; Abeka, lifepac, Christian Liberty Press etc. We also have students editions of a few books that are used in APS like HBJ, Houghton Mifflin Spelling, etc. etc. If you would like boxes of homeschooling books please let me know. I can always freecycle what isn't taken. I would like everything taken by Monday at the latest. Please. Thanks everyone and keep up the great work.
Raven
Heygorgeous3@aol.com
Free Indian Costumes
Hey Tabitha,
Would you pass this on please?
FREE to a good home!!
Northwest Coast Indian costumes.
Great for a KONOS coop doing the unit on
American Indians (Volume 1 I think). Or any group or individuals studying the Northwest Coast Indians.
They are elaborate, hand made blue felt with red trim. They are edged in sea shells. They have Northwest Coastal Indian designs on them. They include a cape, skirt, leggings and hat ( I think that is all) for 2 adults, a girl around size 8-10, and a girl or boy around size 4. You might be able to split the costumes up between more people if some wear capes and some only skirts.
I will check what I have and the sizes more carefully if you are interested. Email me at dianaturner1@comcast.net
Thanks,
Diana
Would you pass this on please?
FREE to a good home!!
Northwest Coast Indian costumes.
Great for a KONOS coop doing the unit on
American Indians (Volume 1 I think). Or any group or individuals studying the Northwest Coast Indians.
They are elaborate, hand made blue felt with red trim. They are edged in sea shells. They have Northwest Coastal Indian designs on them. They include a cape, skirt, leggings and hat ( I think that is all) for 2 adults, a girl around size 8-10, and a girl or boy around size 4. You might be able to split the costumes up between more people if some wear capes and some only skirts.
I will check what I have and the sizes more carefully if you are interested. Email me at dianaturner1@comcast.net
Thanks,
Diana
Ph.D. Student Needing Home School Survey
To home schoolers and home school organizations:
My name is Cheryl Lanza, and I am a Ph.D. candidate through Breyer
State University, pursuing the Ph.D. in Education and Curriculum. I
am in the process of researching home schooling. Specifically, I am
looking at misconceptions that home schoolers and public educators
have about each other and determining if there is more common ground
than most people think. My mentor is Dr. Katie Moran who, herself, is
a home schooler and who has been very informative about home
schooling and gracious with her time and insights.
In order to accomplish my goals, I am asking that you take 15-20
minutes of your time in order to answer some of the following
questions about home schooling. Your input is both vital and very
much appreciated. I will not use any names in my dissertation unless
you specifically request that your name is included. I attained your
name or the name of your group through several home schooling manuals
and websites. Many of you are experts in the field of home education
or are a part of a group that, in some important way, contributes to
the home schooling community. If you are a part of a group, I would
request that you might pass along this survey to your members.
Your insights and responses are particularly important! Thank you so
much for your time and consideration. If you have any questions of
me, I shall be happy to answer them. My e-mail address is
PhDcandidate@optonline.net. Many thanks!
Please click on the following URL to visit the survey site: http://
s-o707z-6308.sgizmo.com
My name is Cheryl Lanza, and I am a Ph.D. candidate through Breyer
State University, pursuing the Ph.D. in Education and Curriculum. I
am in the process of researching home schooling. Specifically, I am
looking at misconceptions that home schoolers and public educators
have about each other and determining if there is more common ground
than most people think. My mentor is Dr. Katie Moran who, herself, is
a home schooler and who has been very informative about home
schooling and gracious with her time and insights.
In order to accomplish my goals, I am asking that you take 15-20
minutes of your time in order to answer some of the following
questions about home schooling. Your input is both vital and very
much appreciated. I will not use any names in my dissertation unless
you specifically request that your name is included. I attained your
name or the name of your group through several home schooling manuals
and websites. Many of you are experts in the field of home education
or are a part of a group that, in some important way, contributes to
the home schooling community. If you are a part of a group, I would
request that you might pass along this survey to your members.
Your insights and responses are particularly important! Thank you so
much for your time and consideration. If you have any questions of
me, I shall be happy to answer them. My e-mail address is
PhDcandidate@optonline.net. Many thanks!
Please click on the following URL to visit the survey site: http://
s-o707z-6308.sgizmo.com
Albuquerque Hey, Mozart New Mexico!
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-25 16:25:24
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1270
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brookes McIntyre
April 12, 2007 505-250-2341
Hey, Mozart! NM Selects Composers
The original melodies of 16 young composers have been selected for the 2007 Hey, Mozart! New Mexico compact disc recording and will perform their compositions on September 7, 2007 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque.
Pre-teens from across the state submitted 106 original melodies they composed for the second year of the project. This year the quality of the submissions was so high that an Honorable Mention category was created, according to David Felberg, the Hey, Mozart! New Mexico music director. The project is a partnership with Hartwick College in New York where composer-conductor Alejandro Rutty developed the annual event.
The Greater Albuquerque area provided a number of selected composers including Jocelyn Boyack, 6; Stephanie Brener, 11; Dylan Cuellar, 10; Angela Jerkins, 11; Simon Laird, 11; Maia Scarpetta, 12; Tankred Steinbach, 9; and Maya Vansuch, 11, of Albuquerque; Benjamin Harris, 13, Bosque Farms; Christopher Musson, 12, Rio Rancho; John Paul Norman, 11, Corrales; and Ian Kingsolver, 9, Placitas.
From the northern part of the state came melodies composed by Sierra Stackhouse, 13, Aztec, and Sophia Wickert, 11, Las Vegas. Quintin Dean, 12, and Phillip Miller, 11, both of Las Cruces, complete the Hey, Mozart! New Mexico composer list.
The composers will be recognized at an awards ceremony and free public concert on Friday, September 7, 2007, at the Journal Theater of the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Each child will perform his or her melody after which members of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra will play the orchestrated version. The 2007 CD of the arranged versions of their melodies will be released at the free reception in honor of the young composers following the concert.
“As I listened to all of the children's melodies, I couldn't help but feel proud of the incredibly inventive music that was coming from them,“ said Felberg. “This is intergenerational music making. The compositions of the 16 children will be arranged for full orchestra by a team of experienced musicians including Katie Harlow, Eric Walters and me from New Mexico and other musicians in New York under the direction of Alejandro Rutty, artistic director and developer of the project. The children partner with us and see where their efforts could go in the future.” The orchestrated versions of the New Mexico kids’ original compositions will be recorded to CD by the Hey, Mozart! Orchestra under the direction of Felberg, who is also the associate concertmaster of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
Honorable mention for their compositions went to Amalia Zeitlin, 11; Andrew Scott McLaughlin, 10; Tiffani Montoya, 9; Susana Navarro, 10; and Jazmine Quintela, 7, of Las Cruces; Toby Mueller, 9, Tijeras; Tanner Boyack, 8; Juliana Runnels, 12; Sage Sarason, 11; Abigail Schneebeck, 10; and Emma Stevens, 10, Albuquerque.
Hey, Mozart! New Mexico is looking for opportunities to present the children in their local communities as well. The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra will feature area winners in a local concert.
“We are so fortunate to partner again for our second year with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, all of whom are making terrific contributions to children across our state,” stated Brookes McIntyre, President of Hey, Mozart! A grant from ASCAP is also allowing us to have some school performances with selected composers and NMSO musicians.
For further information on the Hey, Mozart New Mexico! project visit our website www.heymozartnm.org.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-25 16:25:24
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1270
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brookes McIntyre
April 12, 2007 505-250-2341
Hey, Mozart! NM Selects Composers
The original melodies of 16 young composers have been selected for the 2007 Hey, Mozart! New Mexico compact disc recording and will perform their compositions on September 7, 2007 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque.
Pre-teens from across the state submitted 106 original melodies they composed for the second year of the project. This year the quality of the submissions was so high that an Honorable Mention category was created, according to David Felberg, the Hey, Mozart! New Mexico music director. The project is a partnership with Hartwick College in New York where composer-conductor Alejandro Rutty developed the annual event.
The Greater Albuquerque area provided a number of selected composers including Jocelyn Boyack, 6; Stephanie Brener, 11; Dylan Cuellar, 10; Angela Jerkins, 11; Simon Laird, 11; Maia Scarpetta, 12; Tankred Steinbach, 9; and Maya Vansuch, 11, of Albuquerque; Benjamin Harris, 13, Bosque Farms; Christopher Musson, 12, Rio Rancho; John Paul Norman, 11, Corrales; and Ian Kingsolver, 9, Placitas.
From the northern part of the state came melodies composed by Sierra Stackhouse, 13, Aztec, and Sophia Wickert, 11, Las Vegas. Quintin Dean, 12, and Phillip Miller, 11, both of Las Cruces, complete the Hey, Mozart! New Mexico composer list.
The composers will be recognized at an awards ceremony and free public concert on Friday, September 7, 2007, at the Journal Theater of the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Each child will perform his or her melody after which members of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra will play the orchestrated version. The 2007 CD of the arranged versions of their melodies will be released at the free reception in honor of the young composers following the concert.
“As I listened to all of the children's melodies, I couldn't help but feel proud of the incredibly inventive music that was coming from them,“ said Felberg. “This is intergenerational music making. The compositions of the 16 children will be arranged for full orchestra by a team of experienced musicians including Katie Harlow, Eric Walters and me from New Mexico and other musicians in New York under the direction of Alejandro Rutty, artistic director and developer of the project. The children partner with us and see where their efforts could go in the future.” The orchestrated versions of the New Mexico kids’ original compositions will be recorded to CD by the Hey, Mozart! Orchestra under the direction of Felberg, who is also the associate concertmaster of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
Honorable mention for their compositions went to Amalia Zeitlin, 11; Andrew Scott McLaughlin, 10; Tiffani Montoya, 9; Susana Navarro, 10; and Jazmine Quintela, 7, of Las Cruces; Toby Mueller, 9, Tijeras; Tanner Boyack, 8; Juliana Runnels, 12; Sage Sarason, 11; Abigail Schneebeck, 10; and Emma Stevens, 10, Albuquerque.
Hey, Mozart! New Mexico is looking for opportunities to present the children in their local communities as well. The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra will feature area winners in a local concert.
“We are so fortunate to partner again for our second year with the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, all of whom are making terrific contributions to children across our state,” stated Brookes McIntyre, President of Hey, Mozart! A grant from ASCAP is also allowing us to have some school performances with selected composers and NMSO musicians.
For further information on the Hey, Mozart New Mexico! project visit our website www.heymozartnm.org.
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Webresource: Online Spanish, German and Calculus from Oklahoma State University
Dear Home School Parent or Association;
If you want your child to get high-quality instruction, have new learning opportunities by using existing technology, all at a low cost to you, then check out what Oklahoma State University has to offer at http://k12.okstate.edu/
We have an excellent track record – for the last 23 years we have successfully taught thousands of high school students through distance learning, first via satellite TV and the last 6 years via the Internet. During this time we have seen a lot of programs by other providers come and go – we are still here because we poured our heart and soul into these programs and we learned from our experience. We listened to our parents, teachers and students to create the most user-friendly courses available today.
We have delivered courses to more than 20,000 students in all 50 states and to American high schools overseas. Currently, we have about 1,000 high school students taking our courses. Here are the courses we offer and some comments from parents and educators:
AP Calculus AB & BC with Dr. James Choike
"I am so glad that my son has this option through the net. Possibly no student from his school has ever taken AP Calculus BC before..... Taking this course online has also taught him to be a self-starter and to manage his time well - a great preparation for college.”
Mr. Chandrasekhar, Parent, Kokomo, IN
AP German & German I – IV with Sabine Lewis and David Nagle
"One of my prime indicators of a good distance learning course is positive student feedback. …What could be a better indicator than 100% of level II students asking for a third year of German study....I am always eager to tell everyone I speak to that yours is probably the very finest conversational language program for high school students in the United States."
Robert Mackall, Distance Learning Coordinator
Cape Hatteras High School, Cape Hatteras, NC
Spanish I –II with Stephanie Coca
“Great course ... one of the best I have facilitated in the course of over a decade of distance learning facilitating. Workbook and homework assignments a little much sometimes, but overall workload appropriate. Great delivery and instructional staff and tutors, experts in their field with a knack for bringing themselves ‘into our classroom.’ Would highly recommend this course to any.”
Betty Byrum, Online Distance Learning Facilitator
Perquimans County High School, Hertford, NC
Our courses offer the convenience of Internet learning and the added value of toll free access to our instructors for assistance and tutoring. In addition, our courses are competitively priced at an average of $389 per student per course for the first 10 students and $150 for each additional student.
I invite you to review our website http://k12.okstate.edu/ for complete information about the program and the courses we can deliver to you and your students.
Please let me know if you have any questions about our courses. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ellen Sowell
K-12 Program Coordinator
Arts and Sciences Outreach
213 LSE
Stillwater, Ok.75078
405-744-8462
1-800-452-2787
If you want your child to get high-quality instruction, have new learning opportunities by using existing technology, all at a low cost to you, then check out what Oklahoma State University has to offer at http://k12.okstate.edu/
We have an excellent track record – for the last 23 years we have successfully taught thousands of high school students through distance learning, first via satellite TV and the last 6 years via the Internet. During this time we have seen a lot of programs by other providers come and go – we are still here because we poured our heart and soul into these programs and we learned from our experience. We listened to our parents, teachers and students to create the most user-friendly courses available today.
We have delivered courses to more than 20,000 students in all 50 states and to American high schools overseas. Currently, we have about 1,000 high school students taking our courses. Here are the courses we offer and some comments from parents and educators:
AP Calculus AB & BC with Dr. James Choike
"I am so glad that my son has this option through the net. Possibly no student from his school has ever taken AP Calculus BC before..... Taking this course online has also taught him to be a self-starter and to manage his time well - a great preparation for college.”
Mr. Chandrasekhar, Parent, Kokomo, IN
AP German & German I – IV with Sabine Lewis and David Nagle
"One of my prime indicators of a good distance learning course is positive student feedback. …What could be a better indicator than 100% of level II students asking for a third year of German study....I am always eager to tell everyone I speak to that yours is probably the very finest conversational language program for high school students in the United States."
Robert Mackall, Distance Learning Coordinator
Cape Hatteras High School, Cape Hatteras, NC
Spanish I –II with Stephanie Coca
“Great course ... one of the best I have facilitated in the course of over a decade of distance learning facilitating. Workbook and homework assignments a little much sometimes, but overall workload appropriate. Great delivery and instructional staff and tutors, experts in their field with a knack for bringing themselves ‘into our classroom.’ Would highly recommend this course to any.”
Betty Byrum, Online Distance Learning Facilitator
Perquimans County High School, Hertford, NC
Our courses offer the convenience of Internet learning and the added value of toll free access to our instructors for assistance and tutoring. In addition, our courses are competitively priced at an average of $389 per student per course for the first 10 students and $150 for each additional student.
I invite you to review our website http://k12.okstate.edu/ for complete information about the program and the courses we can deliver to you and your students.
Please let me know if you have any questions about our courses. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ellen Sowell
K-12 Program Coordinator
Arts and Sciences Outreach
213 LSE
Stillwater, Ok.75078
405-744-8462
1-800-452-2787
Albuqureque-Upcoming Shows at Weems Art Gallery
Weems Galleries Shows & Events Schedule 2007
Weems Gallery Old Town will be open First Fridays of each Month 10am- 8pm
April Feature Artist: Dee Sanchez Old Town
April 6 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
April 14-28 JK Drummond, David Drummond & Barbara Burzillo Eastdale
May Feature Artist: Carolyn Lankford Old Town
May 4 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
May Begin Evening Hours Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5 Old Town
May 5-14 Paul Murray & Esther Geller Eastdale
May 18 Artscrawl- Open til 9:00pm Old Town
May 19-26 Sarah Blumenschien, Edna Beauchemin & Glenda Jensen Eastdale
June Feature Artist: Dan Stouffer Old Town
June 1 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
June 2-9 Feature Artist: Hans Ressdorf Eastdale
June 16-23 Carol Carpenter & Elisa Baca Eastdale
July Feature Artist: Phil Hulebak Old Town
July 6 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
July 14 Summer Show $285 Eastdale
August Feature Artists: Alan & Nancy Young Old Town
August 3 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
August 18-25 Bonnie Siebert, Rovah Dichroic & DL Horton Eastdale
August 17 Artscrawl- Open til 9:00pm Old Town
September Feature Artist: Jack Atkins Old Town
September 7 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
September 7-8 Sidewalk Sale Eastdale
September 8 - 29 B.C. Nowlin & Marguerite de Analla Eastdale
October Feature Artist: Paul Sanchez Old Town
October 5 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
October 20-27 20% Off Customer Appreciation Sale Eastdale
November Feature Artist: William Haskel Old Town
November 2 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
November 9, 10, 11 Weems International Artfest Expo NM
December ? Dan Stouffer - Demo Old Town
December 7 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
Schedule subject to change
Weems Galleries Shows & Events Schedule 2007
Weems Gallery Old Town will be open First Fridays of each Month 10am- 8pm
April Feature Artist: Dee Sanchez Old Town
April 6 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
April 14-28 JK Drummond, David Drummond & Barbara Burzillo Eastdale
May Feature Artist: Carolyn Lankford Old Town
May 4 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
May Begin Evening Hours Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5 Old Town
May 5-14 Paul Murray & Esther Geller Eastdale
May 18 Artscrawl- Open til 9:00pm Old Town
May 19-26 Sarah Blumenschien, Edna Beauchemin & Glenda Jensen Eastdale
June Feature Artist: Dan Stouffer Old Town
June 1 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
June 2-9 Feature Artist: Hans Ressdorf Eastdale
June 16-23 Carol Carpenter & Elisa Baca Eastdale
July Feature Artist: Phil Hulebak Old Town
July 6 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
July 14 Summer Show $285 Eastdale
August Feature Artists: Alan & Nancy Young Old Town
August 3 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
August 18-25 Bonnie Siebert, Rovah Dichroic & DL Horton Eastdale
August 17 Artscrawl- Open til 9:00pm Old Town
September Feature Artist: Jack Atkins Old Town
September 7 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
September 7-8 Sidewalk Sale Eastdale
September 8 - 29 B.C. Nowlin & Marguerite de Analla Eastdale
October Feature Artist: Paul Sanchez Old Town
October 5 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
October 20-27 20% Off Customer Appreciation Sale Eastdale
November Feature Artist: William Haskel Old Town
November 2 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
November 9, 10, 11 Weems International Artfest Expo NM
December ? Dan Stouffer - Demo Old Town
December 7 First Friday - Open til 8:00pm Old Town
Schedule subject to change
Weems Galleries Shows & Events Schedule 2007
Albuquerque City Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Registration will begin on May 5, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. at
the year-round indoor pools. Registration will continue at year-round
indoor pools during pool hours only. Outdoor pools will open for use
and registration on May 26. Group lessons are $25 per child per 2 week
session. Private lessons are $12.00 per half hour.
Outdoor Pools
(open May 26) If registering for an outdoor pool session prior to May
26, 2007. Please register at the year-round indoor pool listed below.
East San Jose Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Eisenhower Los Altos - 10100 Lomas NE - 291-6290
Montgomery Sandia - 7801 Candelaria NE - 291-6279
Rio Grande City Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Sierra Vista West Mesa - 6705 Fortuna NW - 836-8718
Sunport Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Wilson Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
For more specific information on class schedule:
http://www.cabq.gov/recreation/swimlessons.html
Registration will begin on May 5, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. at
the year-round indoor pools. Registration will continue at year-round
indoor pools during pool hours only. Outdoor pools will open for use
and registration on May 26. Group lessons are $25 per child per 2 week
session. Private lessons are $12.00 per half hour.
Outdoor Pools
(open May 26) If registering for an outdoor pool session prior to May
26, 2007. Please register at the year-round indoor pool listed below.
East San Jose Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Eisenhower Los Altos - 10100 Lomas NE - 291-6290
Montgomery Sandia - 7801 Candelaria NE - 291-6279
Rio Grande City Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Sierra Vista West Mesa - 6705 Fortuna NW - 836-8718
Sunport Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
Wilson Highland - 400 Jackson SE - 256-2096
For more specific information on class schedule:
http://www.cabq.gov/recreation/swimlessons.html
Albuquerque- ARTS FESTIVAL for BARBARA'S STUDENTS
ATTENTION ART STUDENTS:
If you were a student of Barbara Besser, and want to show and sell your work...
COME on June 2 to an ARTS FEST...Barbara has especially arranged this opportunity for YOU!!!
June 2 10-4
1111 Carlisle S.E.
The Source
Meet Barbara there as early as possible to hang your work. Questions??? Call Barbara at 463-5224
Note: Parents of Barbara's students, please email Barbara directly at: artonwings@aol.com for participation details.
ALL HOMESCHOOLERS WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!!
See you there! Barbara
If you were a student of Barbara Besser, and want to show and sell your work...
COME on June 2 to an ARTS FEST...Barbara has especially arranged this opportunity for YOU!!!
June 2 10-4
1111 Carlisle S.E.
The Source
Meet Barbara there as early as possible to hang your work. Questions??? Call Barbara at 463-5224
Note: Parents of Barbara's students, please email Barbara directly at: artonwings@aol.com for participation details.
ALL HOMESCHOOLERS WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!!
See you there! Barbara
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sale: Oak Meadow
Hi everyone, this is Trish from the Oak Meadow office. I wanted to
let everyone know that our spring sale is about to begin. Dates are
from April 1 - June 30.
The following items are 20% off:
Pre-K through 8th grade curricula (printed & online)
K-8 teacher manuals
The following items are 10% off:
Enrollments
High school Curriculum
K - 8 craft kits
If you'd like additional information, please check out the bookstore
on our website. Here's a link with details:
http://www.oakmeadow.com/store/store.cfm?support=6
If you have further questions about the sale or anything regarding
Oak Meadow, please feel free to email us at info@oakmeadow.com or
phone our office at 802-251-7250. We are open 9-5 Mon - Fri EST.
Warmly,
Trish
Best wishes to all!
let everyone know that our spring sale is about to begin. Dates are
from April 1 - June 30.
The following items are 20% off:
Pre-K through 8th grade curricula (printed & online)
K-8 teacher manuals
The following items are 10% off:
Enrollments
High school Curriculum
K - 8 craft kits
If you'd like additional information, please check out the bookstore
on our website. Here's a link with details:
http://www.oakmeadow.com/store/store.cfm?support=6
If you have further questions about the sale or anything regarding
Oak Meadow, please feel free to email us at info@oakmeadow.com or
phone our office at 802-251-7250. We are open 9-5 Mon - Fri EST.
Warmly,
Trish
Best wishes to all!
Virtual Convention: The Ultimate Homeschool Expo!
http://www.UltimateHomeschoolExpo.com
Cost is $35 per person but it says that everyone can listen in...
Welcome to our Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2007!
Ready for a big dose of encouragement?
No time to travel?
No extra money for hotels…parking…and eating out?
Can’t break away from your family?
Well…we have the PERFECT solution!
Join us for our:
Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2007!
May 1-5, 2007 (PLUS! Preview Chats weekly leading up to the event)
Ready for a fun Virtual Seminar??? One that promises to make homeschooling easy and doable? This is your event!
Right there in the comfort of your home you can join us! We have an amazing speaker line-up! AND…if you have to miss any sessions, we are recording it for you to download by Mp3 and listen to at your convenience! Can you beat that?
No crowds!
No makeup!
No parking!
No walking for blocks and blocks!
No expensive trips or hotel stays!
No babysitters!
Just plan something fun for your family–maybe a
cozy movie day or a fun project to keep them busy–then, kick back to enjoy!
Talk about FUN! This is one that you will not want to miss!
Everything is recorded online in our Talk-a-Latte Conference Room. All you need to do is tune in. We provide the Conference Room Software free when you order your ticket. AND! We sign you up for our Membership Site–filled with articles, audios, and free ebooks to help you kick-off your best homeschool year ever!
PLUS! That is not all! We have received some AMAZING gifts for you from fellow writers/speakers. Many are already loaded into our Membership Site, ready for you to dig into. Others will be given out throughout the event LIVE! It is one of the most amazing offers ever! You will definitely want to join us!
If that is not enough, we are hosting weekly Preview Chats leading up to our event. Our Preview Chats are weekly online seminars that will offer you even more information, help, and encouragement. These are FREE! They feature seminars with our wonderful speakers as a “preview.” Everyone can join us for those–of course, the audios are only available for download for those who purchase tickets to our event! These sessions are our way of including topics that we can’t squeeze into our Expo week. You will LOVE them!
PLUS! When you sign up! You get more!
* Free ebooks!
* Free bonus audios to help you get started on the right track!
* Doorprizes–ALL WEEK!!
* Membership to our Ultimate Homeschool Expo Membership Site–With Lots of Free Articles, Free Mp3 Download Audios (ready right now!), Free Printable Planning Pages, and wonderful savings from our speakers and vendors!
What do you think?
Buy your ticket now so you have access to everything!
Order here
Ultimate Homeschool Expo
May 1-5, 2007 (PLUS! Preview Chats weekly leading up to the event)
Cost is $35 per person but it says that everyone can listen in...
Welcome to our Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2007!
Ready for a big dose of encouragement?
No time to travel?
No extra money for hotels…parking…and eating out?
Can’t break away from your family?
Well…we have the PERFECT solution!
Join us for our:
Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2007!
May 1-5, 2007 (PLUS! Preview Chats weekly leading up to the event)
Ready for a fun Virtual Seminar??? One that promises to make homeschooling easy and doable? This is your event!
Right there in the comfort of your home you can join us! We have an amazing speaker line-up! AND…if you have to miss any sessions, we are recording it for you to download by Mp3 and listen to at your convenience! Can you beat that?
No crowds!
No makeup!
No parking!
No walking for blocks and blocks!
No expensive trips or hotel stays!
No babysitters!
Just plan something fun for your family–maybe a
cozy movie day or a fun project to keep them busy–then, kick back to enjoy!
Talk about FUN! This is one that you will not want to miss!
Everything is recorded online in our Talk-a-Latte Conference Room. All you need to do is tune in. We provide the Conference Room Software free when you order your ticket. AND! We sign you up for our Membership Site–filled with articles, audios, and free ebooks to help you kick-off your best homeschool year ever!
PLUS! That is not all! We have received some AMAZING gifts for you from fellow writers/speakers. Many are already loaded into our Membership Site, ready for you to dig into. Others will be given out throughout the event LIVE! It is one of the most amazing offers ever! You will definitely want to join us!
If that is not enough, we are hosting weekly Preview Chats leading up to our event. Our Preview Chats are weekly online seminars that will offer you even more information, help, and encouragement. These are FREE! They feature seminars with our wonderful speakers as a “preview.” Everyone can join us for those–of course, the audios are only available for download for those who purchase tickets to our event! These sessions are our way of including topics that we can’t squeeze into our Expo week. You will LOVE them!
PLUS! When you sign up! You get more!
* Free ebooks!
* Free bonus audios to help you get started on the right track!
* Doorprizes–ALL WEEK!!
* Membership to our Ultimate Homeschool Expo Membership Site–With Lots of Free Articles, Free Mp3 Download Audios (ready right now!), Free Printable Planning Pages, and wonderful savings from our speakers and vendors!
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Ultimate Homeschool Expo
May 1-5, 2007 (PLUS! Preview Chats weekly leading up to the event)
Resource: Wintersown.Org
Wintersown.Org is a not-for-profit educational corporation registered in New York State, USA. Wintersown.Org is dedicated to teaching the Winter Sowing Method to all who wish to learn an easy, simple and successful method to germinate seeds. Wintersown.org recognizes that there are many different ways to germinate seeds. Information contained in this site poses an alternate method employing things you have around the house, and is based on best practices gathered from Extension publications and other published sources along with experience derived from individuals. The information contained in this site is considered educational. The information and discussions are relatively informal to make the site more user-friendly.
The Winter Sowing Method is not only about starting thousands and thousands of seedlings for pennies - it is also about fostering creativity, uplifting spirits and stimulating success in all the things you do. Putting our hopes into a flat of seeds placed outside in the winter to germinate in spring teaches us to have both faith and patience. Upon seeing the germination our faith is rewarded and we feel exhilarant … we want to do the "happy dance" or "jump for joy". These two expressions best describe the combined actions of the naturally released hormones which surge through our minds when we experience great emotions. Wintersown.org wants to get your adrenaline going and find joy in a simple and low-cost winter sowing project!
Some folks say they get such a “high” on their success, that they have become addicted to starting these little plants. Many folks report that the satisfaction of seeing these little plants grow builds self-confidence … Children may study a bit harder to do better on an important test, or clean up their rooms before being scolded about it, or take care of a pet before being asked, etc. … Adults may finish a book, or sign up for adult-education courses, or sit down with the boss and have a win-win conversation!
WinterSown is a small and growing educational corporation, with your help and support, your sharing the method by "word of mouth" or "show and tell", the Winter Sowing Method can expand to help others through knowledge, friendship and sharing.
Thank you for your support,
Trudi Davidoff, President
WinterSown Educational Organization
http://www.wintersown.org/
The Winter Sowing Method is not only about starting thousands and thousands of seedlings for pennies - it is also about fostering creativity, uplifting spirits and stimulating success in all the things you do. Putting our hopes into a flat of seeds placed outside in the winter to germinate in spring teaches us to have both faith and patience. Upon seeing the germination our faith is rewarded and we feel exhilarant … we want to do the "happy dance" or "jump for joy". These two expressions best describe the combined actions of the naturally released hormones which surge through our minds when we experience great emotions. Wintersown.org wants to get your adrenaline going and find joy in a simple and low-cost winter sowing project!
Some folks say they get such a “high” on their success, that they have become addicted to starting these little plants. Many folks report that the satisfaction of seeing these little plants grow builds self-confidence … Children may study a bit harder to do better on an important test, or clean up their rooms before being scolded about it, or take care of a pet before being asked, etc. … Adults may finish a book, or sign up for adult-education courses, or sit down with the boss and have a win-win conversation!
WinterSown is a small and growing educational corporation, with your help and support, your sharing the method by "word of mouth" or "show and tell", the Winter Sowing Method can expand to help others through knowledge, friendship and sharing.
Thank you for your support,
Trudi Davidoff, President
WinterSown Educational Organization
http://www.wintersown.org/
Sale: Alpha Omega Publications
Spring Sale
You've been waiting for this sale! We're pulling out all the stops at
Alpha Omega Publications to give you the biggest savings of the year
on the best homeschooling products available. You can't afford to
miss the incredible savings of 20% off during the month of April on
award-winning curriculum and resources, such as:
Switched-On Schoolhouse® (SOS) – This computer-based curriculum is
the future of homeschooling! The CD-ROM format provides a rich
multimedia experience for students in grades 3-12. Your child will be
engaged in the learning process through movies, maps, timelines,
learning games, interactive projects, and more. Innovative,
individualized, and Christ centered, this curriculum is sure to
captivate your child in five core subjects and a variety of
electives.
LIFEPAC® – The LIFEPAC curriculum is a worktext curriculum designed
by today's leading educators that teaches your child through mastery
learning. Your child gains a sense of accomplishment after mastering
each lesson and parents love the ability to closely track their
child's progress through diagnostic tests and teacher checkpoints.
Five core subjects and electives are available for grades K-12.
Horizons – This workbook-based curriculum focuses on the fundamentals
of math and language arts for children in preschool through sixth
grade. Colorful, engaging lessons capture your child's attention in
this spiral learning based curriculum. Your child will love the
variety of lessons and activities while parents enjoy the freedom of
less preparation and more teaching time.
The Weaver Curriculum® – Learning is fun with Weaver! This unit-based
curriculum is activity based and weaves Scripture throughout each
subject for students in preschool through grade 12. Hands-on lessons
and experiments using maps, murals, timelines, models, collections,
and field trips will give your child an exciting learning experience.
Best of all, you can teach children of several ages at the same time.
No doubt about it, this is the opportunity you've been wanting! Now
is the time to take advantage of the annual spring sale with savings
of 20% off during the month of April and 15% off in May. Don't wait!
Simply order at store.aop.com or call 800-622-3070. Do it today!
You've been waiting for this sale! We're pulling out all the stops at
Alpha Omega Publications to give you the biggest savings of the year
on the best homeschooling products available. You can't afford to
miss the incredible savings of 20% off during the month of April on
award-winning curriculum and resources, such as:
Switched-On Schoolhouse® (SOS) – This computer-based curriculum is
the future of homeschooling! The CD-ROM format provides a rich
multimedia experience for students in grades 3-12. Your child will be
engaged in the learning process through movies, maps, timelines,
learning games, interactive projects, and more. Innovative,
individualized, and Christ centered, this curriculum is sure to
captivate your child in five core subjects and a variety of
electives.
LIFEPAC® – The LIFEPAC curriculum is a worktext curriculum designed
by today's leading educators that teaches your child through mastery
learning. Your child gains a sense of accomplishment after mastering
each lesson and parents love the ability to closely track their
child's progress through diagnostic tests and teacher checkpoints.
Five core subjects and electives are available for grades K-12.
Horizons – This workbook-based curriculum focuses on the fundamentals
of math and language arts for children in preschool through sixth
grade. Colorful, engaging lessons capture your child's attention in
this spiral learning based curriculum. Your child will love the
variety of lessons and activities while parents enjoy the freedom of
less preparation and more teaching time.
The Weaver Curriculum® – Learning is fun with Weaver! This unit-based
curriculum is activity based and weaves Scripture throughout each
subject for students in preschool through grade 12. Hands-on lessons
and experiments using maps, murals, timelines, models, collections,
and field trips will give your child an exciting learning experience.
Best of all, you can teach children of several ages at the same time.
No doubt about it, this is the opportunity you've been wanting! Now
is the time to take advantage of the annual spring sale with savings
of 20% off during the month of April and 15% off in May. Don't wait!
Simply order at store.aop.com or call 800-622-3070. Do it today!
Albuquerque:This weekend at Petroglyph Natl Mon.
Subject: reminder of this weekend's events @ Petroglyph
> National Junior Ranger Day Activities
> Hawks Aloft & Junior Ranger Fever
>
> Saturday ~ April 28, 2007
>
> 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
>
>
> In celebration of National Junior Ranger Day, Hawks Aloft, Inc. (a
> nonprofit organization that cares for injured indigenous birds) will be
> at the Visitor Center from 10 am to 12 noon. Docents from Hawks Aloft
> will present educational programs on the anatomy, habitat, and behavior
> of indigenous wild birds. Bird identification tips and pointers will
> also be discussed.
>
> At 1:00 pm children of all ages are welcome to join a park ranger in
> Boca Negra Canyon for a guided hike to explore, discover, and learn
> about protecting the natural and cultural resources of Petroglyph
> National Monument. Children will work on completing the Jr. Ranger
> Activity booklet and earn awards for completed booklets. This free hike
> will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Boca Negra
> Canyon.
>
> These programs are free and open to the public. The Visitor Center is
> located at 4735 Unser Blvd. NW at Western Trail. Boca Negra Canyon is
> located on Unser Blvd. ½ mile north of Montaño Road. Call Susanna at
> 505-899-0205 ext. 332 for more information and driving directions.
>
> National Junior Ranger Day Activities
> Hawks Aloft & Junior Ranger Fever
>
> Saturday ~ April 28, 2007
>
> 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
>
>
> In celebration of National Junior Ranger Day, Hawks Aloft, Inc. (a
> nonprofit organization that cares for injured indigenous birds) will be
> at the Visitor Center from 10 am to 12 noon. Docents from Hawks Aloft
> will present educational programs on the anatomy, habitat, and behavior
> of indigenous wild birds. Bird identification tips and pointers will
> also be discussed.
>
> At 1:00 pm children of all ages are welcome to join a park ranger in
> Boca Negra Canyon for a guided hike to explore, discover, and learn
> about protecting the natural and cultural resources of Petroglyph
> National Monument. Children will work on completing the Jr. Ranger
> Activity booklet and earn awards for completed booklets. This free hike
> will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Boca Negra
> Canyon.
>
> These programs are free and open to the public. The Visitor Center is
> located at 4735 Unser Blvd. NW at Western Trail. Boca Negra Canyon is
> located on Unser Blvd. ½ mile north of Montaño Road. Call Susanna at
> 505-899-0205 ext. 332 for more information and driving directions.
>
Sale:A Beka Free Shipping until April 30
There is free shipping on www.abeka.com for any homeschool purhcase
over $50.00. The offer is good until April 30.
Attention Homeschool Customer! You qualify for a special offer. All A
Beka Book textbook orders shipped to the US (excluding Hawaii) or
Canada over $50.00 placed online will receive Free Shipping! (Standard
UPS ground.)
This is an excellent opportunity to get your fall order early, and with
no shipping charge. Both new and existing customers can order online.
This is a limited offer that is only valid in April 2007, so please
take advantage of this special opportunity. For your convenience, you
can also receive free shipping on ANY SIZE order placed at an A Beka
Book display in your area. Click here to find a display near you.
over $50.00. The offer is good until April 30.
Attention Homeschool Customer! You qualify for a special offer. All A
Beka Book textbook orders shipped to the US (excluding Hawaii) or
Canada over $50.00 placed online will receive Free Shipping! (Standard
UPS ground.)
This is an excellent opportunity to get your fall order early, and with
no shipping charge. Both new and existing customers can order online.
This is a limited offer that is only valid in April 2007, so please
take advantage of this special opportunity. For your convenience, you
can also receive free shipping on ANY SIZE order placed at an A Beka
Book display in your area. Click here to find a display near you.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Los Alamos- Scottish Country Dance for the Summer
From the Los Alamos Yahoo Group:
YOUTH & TEEN
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES
SUMMER 2007
DATES: THURSDAYS, JUNE 7th - JULY 12th
YOUTH: (ages 9-12) 9:30 - 10:15 am
TEENS: (ages 13-17) 10:30 - 12:30
VENUE: White Rock Activity Center (Next to WR Library)
Cost: $15 for the 6-week course (make checks payable to L.A.C.)
Sponsored by Los Alamos County Recreation Department
"…let us keep in step with the Spirit." Gal. 5:25
For more info, please contact:
Eileen Green, instructor, eileen_green@cybermesa.com
phone 672-9763
or check our website: http://home.earthlink.net/~lascdty/index.html
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YOUTH & TEEN
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES
SUMMER 2007
DATES: THURSDAYS, JUNE 7th - JULY 12th
YOUTH: (ages 9-12) 9:30 - 10:15 am
TEENS: (ages 13-17) 10:30 - 12:30
VENUE: White Rock Activity Center (Next to WR Library)
Cost: $15 for the 6-week course (make checks payable to L.A.C.)
Sponsored by Los Alamos County Recreation Department
"…let us keep in step with the Spirit." Gal. 5:25
For more info, please contact:
Eileen Green, instructor, eileen_green@cybermesa.com
phone 672-9763
or check our website: http://home.earthlink.net/~lascdty/index.html
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THIS Wed Night, Dr. Cotter of RightStart Math
Update-We have about 20 parents and teachers RSVP'd for this night so if you want to come please let me know or you can call me the day of if you need to make a last minute decision -792-4110 or 514-3969 cell! If you are receiving this twice it is because you RSVP'd!
If you are planning on attending this night please RSVP because we already have a number of teacher and parents who have signed up to attend as this is being advertised through the RightStart Math website and email list that they maintain! Also, next month our topic will be "Homeschooling with Lapbooking and Notebooking" learn more about what these are and the creative ways you can fit them into your homeschooling! If you have any questions please email me and feel free to pass this on to anyone interested!--Take care, Tabbi
New Mexico Home School Community Support Night
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Topic this month: MATH! What non-traditional ways does your family use to teach math?
Special Presentation: Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc., http://www.alabacus.com
Activities for Learning, Inc. is the company bringing the AL Abacus to the children of the world. From her Montessori classroom, Dr. Joan A. Cotter created the unique double-sided AL Abacus. The Activities for the AL Abacus was written as she explored the wonderful uses for the new manipulative. Later while working on her doctorate in mathematics education, she wrote the first lessons using the AL Abacus, which became the RightStart Mathematics curriculum available today.
This is a FREE monthly meeting for new and 'old' homeschoolers to come and discuss curriculums, great books, online resources, frustrations, share ideas or projects, provide shoulders to cry on, and just in general be there for the joyful process that is homeschooling. Teachers welcome!
Adults Only! 6:30-8:30PM
(Teachers Always Welcome!)
RSVP's Required: Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 or NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
Location: Title Wave Books
1408 Eubank NE in the Princess Jeanne Shopping Center at the corner of Eubank and Constitution
http://www.titlewavebooks.com/ 505-294-9495
Shop that evening and get 15% off your purchases using cash, check, charge, excludes trade credit.
Meet with other members of our growing community,see curriculum, resources and learn about the many ways of homeschooling that others are using! Find something that fits YOUR family!
Bring your favorite books and/or curriculums so that we can have a variety. Please put your name in every book you bring to avoid any confusion! Bring paper and pencils as there are always great websites, ideas and books floating around that you will just want to write down!
Snacks and drinks are welcome but not required!
Also available from fellow homeschool mom: Amy Holston, Independent Consultant,
(505) 715-0103 www.buildingsmartkids.com , Bright Minds the Critical Thinking Co. at home!
If you are planning on attending this night please RSVP because we already have a number of teacher and parents who have signed up to attend as this is being advertised through the RightStart Math website and email list that they maintain! Also, next month our topic will be "Homeschooling with Lapbooking and Notebooking" learn more about what these are and the creative ways you can fit them into your homeschooling! If you have any questions please email me and feel free to pass this on to anyone interested!--Take care, Tabbi
New Mexico Home School Community Support Night
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Topic this month: MATH! What non-traditional ways does your family use to teach math?
Special Presentation: Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc., http://www.alabacus.com
Activities for Learning, Inc. is the company bringing the AL Abacus to the children of the world. From her Montessori classroom, Dr. Joan A. Cotter created the unique double-sided AL Abacus. The Activities for the AL Abacus was written as she explored the wonderful uses for the new manipulative. Later while working on her doctorate in mathematics education, she wrote the first lessons using the AL Abacus, which became the RightStart Mathematics curriculum available today.
This is a FREE monthly meeting for new and 'old' homeschoolers to come and discuss curriculums, great books, online resources, frustrations, share ideas or projects, provide shoulders to cry on, and just in general be there for the joyful process that is homeschooling. Teachers welcome!
Adults Only! 6:30-8:30PM
(Teachers Always Welcome!)
RSVP's Required: Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 or NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
Location: Title Wave Books
1408 Eubank NE in the Princess Jeanne Shopping Center at the corner of Eubank and Constitution
http://www.titlewavebooks.com/ 505-294-9495
Shop that evening and get 15% off your purchases using cash, check, charge, excludes trade credit.
Meet with other members of our growing community,see curriculum, resources and learn about the many ways of homeschooling that others are using! Find something that fits YOUR family!
Bring your favorite books and/or curriculums so that we can have a variety. Please put your name in every book you bring to avoid any confusion! Bring paper and pencils as there are always great websites, ideas and books floating around that you will just want to write down!
Snacks and drinks are welcome but not required!
Also available from fellow homeschool mom: Amy Holston, Independent Consultant,
(505) 715-0103 www.buildingsmartkids.com , Bright Minds the Critical Thinking Co. at home!
Albuquerque: Sherlock Holmes Play
Join us as the East Mountain, In Him Homeschoolers High School Drama class presents:
"Sherlock Holmes"
A play by Tim Kelly
Friday April 27th at 6:30 pm at Community Church of Christ, 43 Frost Rd in Sandia Park, or on Saturday April 28th at 6:00 pm at New Covenant Church at 7201 Paseo del Norte, in Albuquerque. Refreshments will be available for sale. This play will last about 2 hours.
"Sherlock Holmes"
A play by Tim Kelly
Friday April 27th at 6:30 pm at Community Church of Christ, 43 Frost Rd in Sandia Park, or on Saturday April 28th at 6:00 pm at New Covenant Church at 7201 Paseo del Norte, in Albuquerque. Refreshments will be available for sale. This play will last about 2 hours.
General Info: Copyright for Homeschoolers
Copyright for Homeschoolers
http://www.homeschoolcopyright.com/
The Internet and computers have made sharing intellectual property much
easier. The tendency among tightly budgeted homeschoolers is to seek as
much free material as possible. The trick is to do so without crossing
the copyright line. We read headlines from time to time about the
continued wrangling over copyright especially in terms of music files.
If lawyers can't agree on what's legal, how are the rest of us to
figure it out?
Educators have their own set of unique rules to follow called
educational fair use. Much of today's problematic copyright abuse in
the educational market is due to misunderstanding of educational fair
use. We invite you to explore our section on educational fair use. The
information posted there will help you determine what you can and
cannot do.
http://www.homeschoolcopyright.com/
The Internet and computers have made sharing intellectual property much
easier. The tendency among tightly budgeted homeschoolers is to seek as
much free material as possible. The trick is to do so without crossing
the copyright line. We read headlines from time to time about the
continued wrangling over copyright especially in terms of music files.
If lawyers can't agree on what's legal, how are the rest of us to
figure it out?
Educators have their own set of unique rules to follow called
educational fair use. Much of today's problematic copyright abuse in
the educational market is due to misunderstanding of educational fair
use. We invite you to explore our section on educational fair use. The
information posted there will help you determine what you can and
cannot do.
Webresource: International Children's Digital Library
http://www.childrenslibrary.org/
Mission
Language barriers have never been more pronounced. Whether in an urban area of a modern country (e.g. the Chicago Public School system has 73 different languages represented in its student population) or the rural areas of a less developed country (e.g. Mongolia, where the ICDL has its first "branch" and where rural schools do not yet support a culture of reading for pleasure), differences in language are making it harder and harder for educational initiatives to bring about success.
As families move from Kenya to Finland or Brazil to Mexico or Viet Nam to California, books published in their native country or in their first language often must be left behind. In their new homelands, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find children's books from their cultures and in their mother tongue. Parents have little access to the books and stories from their youth to pass on to the next generation. Many children must grow up without knowledge of their family's heritage and first language. A fundamental principle of the Foundation is that children and their families deserve to have access to the books of their culture, as well as the majority culture, regardless of where they live. According to a paper published in 2005 by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in preparation for the second meeting on the World Summit on the Information Society, "Denial to access to information in one's mother tongue is equivalent to a denial of a human right." The report also concludes, "In terms of pedagogy, how do children learn best? In their mother tongue."
The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
Mission
Language barriers have never been more pronounced. Whether in an urban area of a modern country (e.g. the Chicago Public School system has 73 different languages represented in its student population) or the rural areas of a less developed country (e.g. Mongolia, where the ICDL has its first "branch" and where rural schools do not yet support a culture of reading for pleasure), differences in language are making it harder and harder for educational initiatives to bring about success.
As families move from Kenya to Finland or Brazil to Mexico or Viet Nam to California, books published in their native country or in their first language often must be left behind. In their new homelands, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find children's books from their cultures and in their mother tongue. Parents have little access to the books and stories from their youth to pass on to the next generation. Many children must grow up without knowledge of their family's heritage and first language. A fundamental principle of the Foundation is that children and their families deserve to have access to the books of their culture, as well as the majority culture, regardless of where they live. According to a paper published in 2005 by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in preparation for the second meeting on the World Summit on the Information Society, "Denial to access to information in one's mother tongue is equivalent to a denial of a human right." The report also concludes, "In terms of pedagogy, how do children learn best? In their mother tongue."
The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
Webresource: International Children's Digital Library
http://www.childrenslibrary.org/
Mission
Language barriers have never been more pronounced. Whether in an urban area of a modern country (e.g. the Chicago Public School system has 73 different languages represented in its student population) or the rural areas of a less developed country (e.g. Mongolia, where the ICDL has its first "branch" and where rural schools do not yet support a culture of reading for pleasure), differences in language are making it harder and harder for educational initiatives to bring about success.
As families move from Kenya to Finland or Brazil to Mexico or Viet Nam to California, books published in their native country or in their first language often must be left behind. In their new homelands, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find children's books from their cultures and in their mother tongue. Parents have little access to the books and stories from their youth to pass on to the next generation. Many children must grow up without knowledge of their family's heritage and first language. A fundamental principle of the Foundation is that children and their families deserve to have access to the books of their culture, as well as the majority culture, regardless of where they live. According to a paper published in 2005 by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in preparation for the second meeting on the World Summit on the Information Society, "Denial to access to information in one's mother tongue is equivalent to a denial of a human right." The report also concludes, "In terms of pedagogy, how do children learn best? In their mother tongue."
The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
Mission
Language barriers have never been more pronounced. Whether in an urban area of a modern country (e.g. the Chicago Public School system has 73 different languages represented in its student population) or the rural areas of a less developed country (e.g. Mongolia, where the ICDL has its first "branch" and where rural schools do not yet support a culture of reading for pleasure), differences in language are making it harder and harder for educational initiatives to bring about success.
As families move from Kenya to Finland or Brazil to Mexico or Viet Nam to California, books published in their native country or in their first language often must be left behind. In their new homelands, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find children's books from their cultures and in their mother tongue. Parents have little access to the books and stories from their youth to pass on to the next generation. Many children must grow up without knowledge of their family's heritage and first language. A fundamental principle of the Foundation is that children and their families deserve to have access to the books of their culture, as well as the majority culture, regardless of where they live. According to a paper published in 2005 by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in preparation for the second meeting on the World Summit on the Information Society, "Denial to access to information in one's mother tongue is equivalent to a denial of a human right." The report also concludes, "In terms of pedagogy, how do children learn best? In their mother tongue."
The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world. Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
Albuquerque Songwriter Series
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-22 17:43:13
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832
The Albuquerque Songwriter's Series Continues To Explore the Craft
City Music Office Hosts Monthly Sessions First Thursday of Each Month.
Next Session: MAY 3, 2007 at Ben Michael's Restaurant
The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is a monthly event exploring the craft of songwriting with a changing lineup featuring the area's best songwriters. Each month the featured songwriters join each other on stage to take turns playing original songs, talk about their origins, how they came to write them, their influences and challenges. Songs range from completed pieces to works in progress.The series is presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Economic Development Department.
The next session takes place MAY 3beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
MAY featured songwriters include:
CHRIS DRACUP
MARK LEWIS
JENNIFER MARLOW
The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is hosted each month by songwriter and musician Roberto Martinez, Jr., who among other music projects performs with New Mexico's legendary traditional band Los Reyes de Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez is also a member of the Mayor's Albuquerque Music Advisory Board (AMAB). James de Champlon, also a member of the AMAB and a partner in local record label Little Kiss Records, coordinates the monthly series with City Music Liaison Tom Frouge.
"This series is not about performance, nor is it about perfect voices or playing." says Mr. Frouge. "It is about the art of song craft, and is not an open mic presentation. The stripped down setting, whether the songs are rock, rap, jazz, classical, folk, world, Latin or country, will showcase the compositions presented as they were written, on a single instrument. It will allow the Albuquerque songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters perhaps learn from one another and, hopefully help nourish that part of the music business in Albuquerque. It will also allow the community at large to get to know these artists through their songs."
Ben Michael's Restaurant is located at 2404 Pueblo Bonitio NW, Albuquerque (directly off Rio Grande across from Hotel Albuquerque and The Q Bar) 505-224-2817
For more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor's Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-22 17:43:13
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832
The Albuquerque Songwriter's Series Continues To Explore the Craft
City Music Office Hosts Monthly Sessions First Thursday of Each Month.
Next Session: MAY 3, 2007 at Ben Michael's Restaurant
The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is a monthly event exploring the craft of songwriting with a changing lineup featuring the area's best songwriters. Each month the featured songwriters join each other on stage to take turns playing original songs, talk about their origins, how they came to write them, their influences and challenges. Songs range from completed pieces to works in progress.The series is presented by the City of Albuquerque Music Office, part of the Economic Development Department.
The next session takes place MAY 3beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
MAY featured songwriters include:
CHRIS DRACUP
MARK LEWIS
JENNIFER MARLOW
The Albuquerque Songwriter Series is hosted each month by songwriter and musician Roberto Martinez, Jr., who among other music projects performs with New Mexico's legendary traditional band Los Reyes de Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez is also a member of the Mayor's Albuquerque Music Advisory Board (AMAB). James de Champlon, also a member of the AMAB and a partner in local record label Little Kiss Records, coordinates the monthly series with City Music Liaison Tom Frouge.
"This series is not about performance, nor is it about perfect voices or playing." says Mr. Frouge. "It is about the art of song craft, and is not an open mic presentation. The stripped down setting, whether the songs are rock, rap, jazz, classical, folk, world, Latin or country, will showcase the compositions presented as they were written, on a single instrument. It will allow the Albuquerque songwriting community the opportunity to display their wares to other songwriters perhaps learn from one another and, hopefully help nourish that part of the music business in Albuquerque. It will also allow the community at large to get to know these artists through their songs."
Ben Michael's Restaurant is located at 2404 Pueblo Bonitio NW, Albuquerque (directly off Rio Grande across from Hotel Albuquerque and The Q Bar) 505-224-2817
For more information on the series and the possibility of participation please contact Tom Frouge, Music Liaison, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Mayor's Office at 505-771-3166 or tfrouge@cabq.gov
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Rio Rancho: Albuquerque Boys Choir
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 23:31:32
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
April 22
The Rio Rancho Artist Series proudly presents
The Albuquerque Boys Choir in concert at the
Rio Rancho United Methodist Church, 1652 Abrazo
Rd., Rio Rancho. The performance will be
Sunday, April 22 at 3 pm in the Church Sanctuary.
Tickets are $10 and children under 12 will be
Admitted free. Refreshments will be served
Following the performance. Call 892-0404 for more
Information.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 23:31:32
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
April 22
The Rio Rancho Artist Series proudly presents
The Albuquerque Boys Choir in concert at the
Rio Rancho United Methodist Church, 1652 Abrazo
Rd., Rio Rancho. The performance will be
Sunday, April 22 at 3 pm in the Church Sanctuary.
Tickets are $10 and children under 12 will be
Admitted free. Refreshments will be served
Following the performance. Call 892-0404 for more
Information.
Albuquerque Christian Children's Home Annual Garage Sale
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 17:39:33
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home Annual Garage Sale
Fri Apr 27 9am - Sat Apr 28 3pm at
Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home
Created By
KOB Events
DescriptionAlbuquerque Christian Children’s Home is now excepting donations of items that are resale able such as working appliances, office and home furnisher, slightly worn clothing, computers, home décor, and other miscellaneous items.
When: Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28
9 AM to 3 PM
Where: Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home
5700 Winter Haven Road NW
Albuquerque
For more information please call (505) 898-5520 if you have large items that you need picked up or if you have any questions. Or email dseals@acch4kids.org
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 17:39:33
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home Annual Garage Sale
Fri Apr 27 9am - Sat Apr 28 3pm at
Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home
Created By
KOB Events
DescriptionAlbuquerque Christian Children’s Home is now excepting donations of items that are resale able such as working appliances, office and home furnisher, slightly worn clothing, computers, home décor, and other miscellaneous items.
When: Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28
9 AM to 3 PM
Where: Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home
5700 Winter Haven Road NW
Albuquerque
For more information please call (505) 898-5520 if you have large items that you need picked up or if you have any questions. Or email dseals@acch4kids.org
Edgewood: Star Party at Wildlife West Nature Park
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 17:41:32
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Edgewood Star Party
Sat Apr 28 7pm - Sat Apr 28 8pm
Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood, NM
Description
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and the Edgewood Parks Department will host the second annual Edgewood Star Party Saturday, April 28 at Wildlife West Nature Park, just North of I-40 and just West of the Edgewood exit.
Telescopes will be set up in a flat field, shielded from the highway light. The field is next to a pole barn, where last year, spiced apple cider was served.
To get to the park, take I-40 East to the Edgewood exit. Turn left, go under the freeway, and turn left immediately past the access road. Follow this road approximately a mile to Wildlife West's entrance. Park personnel will direct you to the site. Those with equipment can drive to the observing field. Observing will commence at 7:00 p.m.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 17:41:32
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Edgewood Star Party
Sat Apr 28 7pm - Sat Apr 28 8pm
Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood, NM
Description
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and the Edgewood Parks Department will host the second annual Edgewood Star Party Saturday, April 28 at Wildlife West Nature Park, just North of I-40 and just West of the Edgewood exit.
Telescopes will be set up in a flat field, shielded from the highway light. The field is next to a pole barn, where last year, spiced apple cider was served.
To get to the park, take I-40 East to the Edgewood exit. Turn left, go under the freeway, and turn left immediately past the access road. Follow this road approximately a mile to Wildlife West's entrance. Park personnel will direct you to the site. Those with equipment can drive to the observing field. Observing will commence at 7:00 p.m.
Albuquerque: Blue Bear's Big Book Event & Radio Disney
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 09:13:11
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico - April 27, 2007
It's a Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico Blue Bear's Big Book event! Join Radio Disney AM 1240 at Albuquerque Pediatrics today from 10:00am - 11:00am for some fun! Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico will be doing free health screenings and there will be free books given away. Join Radio Disney for fun music and cool prizes. Plus, you will be able to hear some great stories. Just look for the Radio Disney AM 1240 van and the Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico Care-A-Van! Albuquerque Pediatrics is located at 8308 Constitution Place, West of Wyoming.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 09:13:11
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico - April 27, 2007
It's a Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico Blue Bear's Big Book event! Join Radio Disney AM 1240 at Albuquerque Pediatrics today from 10:00am - 11:00am for some fun! Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico will be doing free health screenings and there will be free books given away. Join Radio Disney for fun music and cool prizes. Plus, you will be able to hear some great stories. Just look for the Radio Disney AM 1240 van and the Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Mexico Care-A-Van! Albuquerque Pediatrics is located at 8308 Constitution Place, West of Wyoming.
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Albuquerque Resource: Mama's Minerals
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 23:32:42
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=8
Mama's Minerals
Teachers Kit available - For only $10.00/week take home a kit with igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, minerals, and fossils. The kit includes over 50 specimens and a rock, fossil, and mineral script to make sharing these samples fun and educational.
Rent a Metal Detector for an educational outdoor experience. For $20.00/day take a metal detector to the park or to the mountains and explore some of the earths hidden treasures. Call or come in to inquire. Must be able to put a hold on your credit card for the full value of the machine. The hold will stay on your credit card for 10 days.
www.mamasminerals.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-18 23:32:42
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=8
Mama's Minerals
Teachers Kit available - For only $10.00/week take home a kit with igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, minerals, and fossils. The kit includes over 50 specimens and a rock, fossil, and mineral script to make sharing these samples fun and educational.
Rent a Metal Detector for an educational outdoor experience. For $20.00/day take a metal detector to the park or to the mountains and explore some of the earths hidden treasures. Call or come in to inquire. Must be able to put a hold on your credit card for the full value of the machine. The hold will stay on your credit card for 10 days.
www.mamasminerals.
31ct Cone day Baskin Robbins
Wednesday, May 2, 5pm-10pm.
Baskin-Robbin 31 Cent Cone Night, you may also have a chance to donate to your local fire station. A donation of $100,000 will be made by Baskin-Robbins to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
http://www.baskinrobbins.com/Promotion/31cent.aspx
Baskin-Robbin 31 Cent Cone Night, you may also have a chance to donate to your local fire station. A donation of $100,000 will be made by Baskin-Robbins to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
http://www.baskinrobbins.com/Promotion/31cent.aspx
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Albuquerque:Children's Book Fair
http://www.cabq.gov/crs/bookfair.html
Friday, April 20, 2007
10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
Admission is FREE!
The inaugural Mayor Chavez’s Children’s Book Fair coincides with worldwide observances of the “Día del Libro/Day of the Book” celebration.
* Get a full list of activities
* Entertainment for the whole family!
* Support our generous sponsors
You're encouraged to use public transportation as a convenient and easy way to reach the Plaza. For information on Park and Ride and bus routes, call 311.
Friday, April 20, 2007
10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
Admission is FREE!
The inaugural Mayor Chavez’s Children’s Book Fair coincides with worldwide observances of the “Día del Libro/Day of the Book” celebration.
* Get a full list of activities
* Entertainment for the whole family!
* Support our generous sponsors
You're encouraged to use public transportation as a convenient and easy way to reach the Plaza. For information on Park and Ride and bus routes, call 311.
Albuquerque: Duke City Chorus Showfest
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 17:05:39
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Duke City Chorus to host ShowFest! 2007
Albuquerque, N.M. -- The Duke City Chorus (DCC) will host ShowFest 2007, a
competition of 13 show choirs representing high schools primarily from the
greater Albuquerque metropolitan area, on Friday April 20. The festival will be
held in the Kiva Auditorium in the Albuquerque Convention Center, with
preliminaries from 8:30am – 5:30pm and finals from 7:30-10pm. We anticipate
over 300 high school students will participate in the competition. Admission is $5
for each event (prelims and finals) or $8 for the entire day.
As a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the Duke City Chorus has the
vision to "lead the cause of encouraging vocal music in our schools and
communities." To this end, the members of the DCC organize youth outreach
activities such as ShowFest as a service to our younger generation, our schools,
and our community.
For more information, see our web page ( http://dukecitychorus.com) and follow
the "Youth Outreach" link.
Contact: Larry Schoof; 505-828-2510 (home) or 505-844-5156 (work)]
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 17:05:39
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
Duke City Chorus to host ShowFest! 2007
Albuquerque, N.M. -- The Duke City Chorus (DCC) will host ShowFest 2007, a
competition of 13 show choirs representing high schools primarily from the
greater Albuquerque metropolitan area, on Friday April 20. The festival will be
held in the Kiva Auditorium in the Albuquerque Convention Center, with
preliminaries from 8:30am – 5:30pm and finals from 7:30-10pm. We anticipate
over 300 high school students will participate in the competition. Admission is $5
for each event (prelims and finals) or $8 for the entire day.
As a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the Duke City Chorus has the
vision to "lead the cause of encouraging vocal music in our schools and
communities." To this end, the members of the DCC organize youth outreach
activities such as ShowFest as a service to our younger generation, our schools,
and our community.
For more information, see our web page ( http://dukecitychorus.com) and follow
the "Youth Outreach" link.
Contact: Larry Schoof; 505-828-2510 (home) or 505-844-5156 (work)]
NMHSCU--Albuquerque:The Beasties Board Books @ Page 1
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 09:10:15
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
SUNDAY � APRIL 22 � 2 PM � CHILDREN�S EVENT at Page 1 Bookstore
Neecy Twinem
THE BEASTIES BOARD BOOKS
Local author/illustrator Neecy Twinem has developed her Beasties series of board books to showcase her favorite animals-- shown eating, sleeping, being noisy and playing, each in its own natural habitat. The same textured acrylic technique that was used on Neecy�s award-winning E Is For Enchantment gives bright color and excitement to these durable board books for kids ages 0-3. Neecy will be leading a simple animal craft session for kids attending. (NorthWord Press)
http://www.page1book.com/html/events.shtml
We are located at 11018 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 09:10:15
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=831
SUNDAY � APRIL 22 � 2 PM � CHILDREN�S EVENT at Page 1 Bookstore
Neecy Twinem
THE BEASTIES BOARD BOOKS
Local author/illustrator Neecy Twinem has developed her Beasties series of board books to showcase her favorite animals-- shown eating, sleeping, being noisy and playing, each in its own natural habitat. The same textured acrylic technique that was used on Neecy�s award-winning E Is For Enchantment gives bright color and excitement to these durable board books for kids ages 0-3. Neecy will be leading a simple animal craft session for kids attending. (NorthWord Press)
http://www.page1book.com/html/events.shtml
We are located at 11018 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111.
NMHSCU--Albuquerque Warehouse: Exclusive Invitation to Our Biggest Warehouse Book Sale Ever!
Scholastic
Scholastic Book Fairs BIGGEST book sale ever - Everything is on sale! Save 30-80% off the cover price!
Choose from 1,000's of titles ... Great selection of items at $1 or less ... Exclusively for Teachers, Librarians, School Personnel, Homeschoolers, and Book Fair Chairpeople and Volunteers
Up to 80% Off: Books for All Ages, Software, School Supplies, and More! 50% Off: Bestsellers, Beginning Readers, Chapter Books, and Educational Activities! 30% Off: Our Newest Releases (Never Before Discounted)!
Get your Fast-Cart Pass now! You'll bypass the sign-in lines and receive a $10 off coupon. Register online at: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse
Click here to find a sale near you!
Scholastic, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 | 1-800-SCHOLASTIC | www.scholastic.com
Scholastic Book Fairs BIGGEST book sale ever - Everything is on sale! Save 30-80% off the cover price!
Choose from 1,000's of titles ... Great selection of items at $1 or less ... Exclusively for Teachers, Librarians, School Personnel, Homeschoolers, and Book Fair Chairpeople and Volunteers
Up to 80% Off: Books for All Ages, Software, School Supplies, and More! 50% Off: Bestsellers, Beginning Readers, Chapter Books, and Educational Activities! 30% Off: Our Newest Releases (Never Before Discounted)!
Get your Fast-Cart Pass now! You'll bypass the sign-in lines and receive a $10 off coupon. Register online at: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse
Click here to find a sale near you!
Scholastic, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 | 1-800-SCHOLASTIC | www.scholastic.com
-Rio Rancho:Irish Cultural Program
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 15:29:00
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1253
June 2, 2:00-3:30 pm Irish Cultural Program A delightful 90 minute program which will include Irish step dancing, Ceili dancing, story telling, vocal performances and fiddle playing. Free, but must have a ticket for entry. Tickets are available at Rio Rancho Library only. The Irish Step Dancers of New Mexico. Rio Rancho Public Library auditorium. 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
505-891-5013, ext. 3039 or email Rob Nankin at rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 15:29:00
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1253
June 2, 2:00-3:30 pm Irish Cultural Program A delightful 90 minute program which will include Irish step dancing, Ceili dancing, story telling, vocal performances and fiddle playing. Free, but must have a ticket for entry. Tickets are available at Rio Rancho Library only. The Irish Step Dancers of New Mexico. Rio Rancho Public Library auditorium. 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
505-891-5013, ext. 3039 or email Rob Nankin at rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library Summer Reading Program, Adults & Kids
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 17:09:33
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832
With summer vacation just around the corner, the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System is gearing up for the 2007 Summer Reading Program, which runs from May 18 to July 20. ]During this free 9 week program, children, teens and adults are encouraged to register, read and attend any of the programs that the libraries offer. As an incentive to read for fun during the summer, children and teens collect a prize for every hour they read. For every 10 hours of reading all participants can also enter their name into a raffle for additional prizes. Throughout the summer, participating libraries will feature free entertainment by magicians, musicians and storytellers.
This year, the Library is offering additional programs and entertainment for teens, including movie nights and live music. The Library is also looking for great teen volunteers to help out during the summer with registration, prize giveaways and other activities. If you’re a teen that’s interested in becoming a Summer Reading Program Volunteer, visit your local library or call (505) 768-5136.
Join the Library for the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party on May 19 at the Alamosa Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The kick-off party will feature free entertainment and activities, and everyone can sign up for Summer Reading!
For additional information about the Summer Reading Program, including the entertainment lineup and kick-off party details, visit the library website at www.cabq.gov/library or call 768-5136.
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-17 17:09:33
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832
With summer vacation just around the corner, the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System is gearing up for the 2007 Summer Reading Program, which runs from May 18 to July 20. ]During this free 9 week program, children, teens and adults are encouraged to register, read and attend any of the programs that the libraries offer. As an incentive to read for fun during the summer, children and teens collect a prize for every hour they read. For every 10 hours of reading all participants can also enter their name into a raffle for additional prizes. Throughout the summer, participating libraries will feature free entertainment by magicians, musicians and storytellers.
This year, the Library is offering additional programs and entertainment for teens, including movie nights and live music. The Library is also looking for great teen volunteers to help out during the summer with registration, prize giveaways and other activities. If you’re a teen that’s interested in becoming a Summer Reading Program Volunteer, visit your local library or call (505) 768-5136.
Join the Library for the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party on May 19 at the Alamosa Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The kick-off party will feature free entertainment and activities, and everyone can sign up for Summer Reading!
For additional information about the Summer Reading Program, including the entertainment lineup and kick-off party details, visit the library website at www.cabq.gov/library or call 768-5136.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Article & Book: Review: 'New' Tolkien splendidly rewarding
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/books/04/17/review.tolkien.ap/index.html
By Bruce DeSilva
Associated Press
(AP) -- Six thousand years before the Fellowship of the Ring, long before anyone had even seen a Hobbit, the elves and men of Middle-earth quaked at the power of the dark lord Morgoth.
Hunted by easterlings and orcs, they fled to the fastness of Nargothrond and to the deep forests of Brethil and Doriath. Among them, a hero emerged. Strong and courageous he was, but foolhardy and impetuous. His name was Turin, son of Hurin.
His story, released today by Houghton Mifflin, is a publishing event: It is the first new book by the creator of "The Lord of the Rings" in 30 years. The publisher calls it the culmination of an effort to bring to the public the vast body of work J.R.R. Tolkien had left unpublished, and largely unfinished, when he died in 1973.
Tolkien began writing "The Children of Hurin" 99 years ago, abandoning it and taking it up again repeatedly throughout his life. Versions of the tale already have appeared in "The Silmarillion," "Unfinished Tales" and as narrative poems or prose sections of the "History of Middle-earth" series.
Read the rest of the article at the link above.
By Bruce DeSilva
Associated Press
(AP) -- Six thousand years before the Fellowship of the Ring, long before anyone had even seen a Hobbit, the elves and men of Middle-earth quaked at the power of the dark lord Morgoth.
Hunted by easterlings and orcs, they fled to the fastness of Nargothrond and to the deep forests of Brethil and Doriath. Among them, a hero emerged. Strong and courageous he was, but foolhardy and impetuous. His name was Turin, son of Hurin.
His story, released today by Houghton Mifflin, is a publishing event: It is the first new book by the creator of "The Lord of the Rings" in 30 years. The publisher calls it the culmination of an effort to bring to the public the vast body of work J.R.R. Tolkien had left unpublished, and largely unfinished, when he died in 1973.
Tolkien began writing "The Children of Hurin" 99 years ago, abandoning it and taking it up again repeatedly throughout his life. Versions of the tale already have appeared in "The Silmarillion," "Unfinished Tales" and as narrative poems or prose sections of the "History of Middle-earth" series.
Read the rest of the article at the link above.
Albuquerque: Prairie Dog PAL-OOZA!!!!!
http://www.prairiedogpals.org/
Prairie Dog Pal's inaugural fundraising event, Prairie Dog PAL-OOZA, will be April 22nd from 2-4 pm at St Timothy's Lutheran Church. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Con Slobodchikoff on the language of prairie dogs. Also on the agenda – Live Music, Yummy Appetizers, Silent Auction and More! So, join us for an afternoon of fun, and help raise funds for Prairie Dog Pals!
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase online: Shop for Prairie Dogs. Questions, email Tammy at tammy@e-solved.com .
Don't Miss Out on Great Silent Auction Items
If you haven't purchased your ticket yet for Prairie Dog Pal-ooza – do it today!
In addition to hearing Con Slobodchikoff speak about prairie dog language and society, you'll also have the opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction items, including:
• Romance Package from Springs Resort in Colorado – includes massages, dinner for two, champagne, chocolates, gift package, unlimited access to hot springs pools and much more!
• Shopping weekend in Santa Fe - Stay at Inn at Santa Fe, gift certificate to Santa Fe Outlets and lunch at Dara Thai restaurant!
• Albuquerque Thunderbirds - Eight box seat tickets for next season, plus two T-bird hats!
• Massages
• Dental exams
• Website design services
• Beautiful jewelry
• Wonderful works of art
• Household items
• AND MUCH MORE
And, don't forget the great music by Selsun Blue and yummy food and drinks donated by Whole Foods Market!
To get your tickets, visit www.prairiedogpals.org or call Tammy at 410-3884.
Dedicated to the Preservation of Prairie Dogs
We are a non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve the species and its environment and to provide information and education about prairie dogs to the public.
Prairie Dog Pals of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been helping to care for prairie dogs in the city. To ensure their survival we provide supplemental feeding in barren areas. We also capture and relocate prairie dogs where loss of habitat or human conflict threatens their existence. Finally, we provide information about prairie dogs to the public through outreach.
Please visit our NEWS page to learn about current activities.
The ARCHIVES page has a collection of prairie dog related information and articles. PLEASE DONATE!
Our Goals Are:
* To preserve appropriate areas of land for prairie dogs which naturally exist in the Greater Albuquerque Area.
* To preserve areas of suitable habitat in all New Mexico counties where prairie dogs naturally exist.
* To acquire public lands for the purpose of allowing prairie dogs and other native wildlife to co-exist with humans.
Prairie Dog Pal's inaugural fundraising event, Prairie Dog PAL-OOZA, will be April 22nd from 2-4 pm at St Timothy's Lutheran Church. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Con Slobodchikoff on the language of prairie dogs. Also on the agenda – Live Music, Yummy Appetizers, Silent Auction and More! So, join us for an afternoon of fun, and help raise funds for Prairie Dog Pals!
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase online: Shop for Prairie Dogs. Questions, email Tammy at tammy@e-solved.com .
Don't Miss Out on Great Silent Auction Items
If you haven't purchased your ticket yet for Prairie Dog Pal-ooza – do it today!
In addition to hearing Con Slobodchikoff speak about prairie dog language and society, you'll also have the opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction items, including:
• Romance Package from Springs Resort in Colorado – includes massages, dinner for two, champagne, chocolates, gift package, unlimited access to hot springs pools and much more!
• Shopping weekend in Santa Fe - Stay at Inn at Santa Fe, gift certificate to Santa Fe Outlets and lunch at Dara Thai restaurant!
• Albuquerque Thunderbirds - Eight box seat tickets for next season, plus two T-bird hats!
• Massages
• Dental exams
• Website design services
• Beautiful jewelry
• Wonderful works of art
• Household items
• AND MUCH MORE
And, don't forget the great music by Selsun Blue and yummy food and drinks donated by Whole Foods Market!
To get your tickets, visit www.prairiedogpals.org or call Tammy at 410-3884.
Dedicated to the Preservation of Prairie Dogs
We are a non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve the species and its environment and to provide information and education about prairie dogs to the public.
Prairie Dog Pals of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been helping to care for prairie dogs in the city. To ensure their survival we provide supplemental feeding in barren areas. We also capture and relocate prairie dogs where loss of habitat or human conflict threatens their existence. Finally, we provide information about prairie dogs to the public through outreach.
Please visit our NEWS page to learn about current activities.
The ARCHIVES page has a collection of prairie dog related information and articles. PLEASE DONATE!
Our Goals Are:
* To preserve appropriate areas of land for prairie dogs which naturally exist in the Greater Albuquerque Area.
* To preserve areas of suitable habitat in all New Mexico counties where prairie dogs naturally exist.
* To acquire public lands for the purpose of allowing prairie dogs and other native wildlife to co-exist with humans.
Albuquerque Area:Horseback Riding Classes. Anyone?
Contact information at the end of the email for Raven (the mom setting this up):
I called around for a stable class/field trip and this is what I've found...
Please let me know if your family might be interested and I may be able to negotiate better prices based on the number of children/participants we have.
Sundance Stables of Corrales
For two hours at the stables we would get an hour on the horses/riding the trails and an hour viewing the stables learning about grooming living environments of a horse etc. All of this for 35$ per active participant. I know this is a lot so just let me know what you all think. (If anyone knows of a place that has better rates please let me know and I would be more than glad to call and set something up for us as well. )
Also I found a place called Bishops Lodge Ranch
They have goats, chickens, and ducks. They said we are free to browse around the property and just observe and possibly feed the animals. This could be a fun field trip as well I'm just throwing these out there to see what the response is like and then we can work on dates/times etc.
Thanks everyone and continue the great job of being a homeschooler!!!!
Raven
I called around for a stable class/field trip and this is what I've found...
Please let me know if your family might be interested and I may be able to negotiate better prices based on the number of children/participants we have.
Sundance Stables of Corrales
For two hours at the stables we would get an hour on the horses/riding the trails and an hour viewing the stables learning about grooming living environments of a horse etc. All of this for 35$ per active participant. I know this is a lot so just let me know what you all think. (If anyone knows of a place that has better rates please let me know and I would be more than glad to call and set something up for us as well. )
Also I found a place called Bishops Lodge Ranch
They have goats, chickens, and ducks. They said we are free to browse around the property and just observe and possibly feed the animals. This could be a fun field trip as well I'm just throwing these out there to see what the response is like and then we can work on dates/times etc.
Thanks everyone and continue the great job of being a homeschooler!!!!
Raven
Albuquerque:Rio Grande Nature Center Classes Summer 2007
Tabitha,
These are pretty nice classes and costs. Not sure if you sent it out yet to everyone, but here it is just in case. Teresa
http://www.naturediscovery.org/summer2007.htm
Week Long Classes
Cost is $55 per week ($50 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Note schedule: 4 class days/week; 2 1/2 hour classes.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday 9:00-11:30
May 28-31 Birds Ages 6-12 picture of owl
June 4-7 Exploring Nature Ages 5-10
June 11-14 Amphibians Ages 6-12
June 18-21
time: 9:30-11:30 Feathered Friends Ages 4-6
June 25-28 Mammals Ages 6-12
July 2-5 Reptiles Ages 6-12
July 9-12 Owls Ages 6-12
July 23-26 Insects Ages 6-12
July 30-August 2 Bats Ages 6-12
Friday Evening Sessions
Cost is $20 per session ($18 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Bring a brown bag supper.
Friday evenings 5:00-8:00pm
May 18 Roadrunners Ages 6-12 picture of turtle
May 25 Beavers Ages 6-12
June 1 Ducks and Geese Ages 5-10
June 8 Frogs and Toads Ages 6-12
June 15 Turtles and Lizards Ages 6-12
June 29 Raccoons Ages 6-12
July 6 Snakes Ages 6-12
July 13 Owls Ages 6-12
July 20 Coyotes Ages 6-12
July 27 Insects Ages 6-12 picture of crow
August 3 BATS
time: 5:30-8:30 Ages 6-12
August 10 Skunks Ages 6-12
August 17 Crows and Ravens Ages 6-12
August 24 Awesome Ants Ages 5-10
August 31 Porcupines Ages 6-12
September 7 Predators Ages 6-12
September 14 Animals Underground Ages 6-12
Please note:
1. Classes will be held regardless of weather.
2. Parents and/or siblings, unless registered, cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.
Refund Policy:
1. Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.
2. Transfers from one class to another need to be made five (5) days before class begins.
3. If a last minute cancellation has to be made, please find a child who can attend in your child's absence. No refunds can be given unless notified five (5) days before class. If the new child does not have a waiver on file, fill one out at the time of the class.
4. If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins and a refund will be given.
5. Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks. No refunds can be given after the five day cut off.
Enroll now!
Credit cards are accepted for phone-in registration.
Mail-in registration with a personal check is also available.
Call 344-7240 for information.
Please register at least five days before each session.
Classes may be cancelled or expanded based upon enrollment!
A 2006 liability waiver is required.
Waivers must be returned by mail, delivered to the Nature Center, or faxed to 505-344-4505 before the first day of class.
No refunds or transfers within five days of class. (You may send a substitute for your child.)
Registration hot-button Registration procedures, forms, parent information, and a printable flyer for the Summer 2007 schedule.
These are pretty nice classes and costs. Not sure if you sent it out yet to everyone, but here it is just in case. Teresa
http://www.naturediscovery.org/summer2007.htm
Week Long Classes
Cost is $55 per week ($50 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Note schedule: 4 class days/week; 2 1/2 hour classes.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday 9:00-11:30
May 28-31 Birds Ages 6-12 picture of owl
June 4-7 Exploring Nature Ages 5-10
June 11-14 Amphibians Ages 6-12
June 18-21
time: 9:30-11:30 Feathered Friends Ages 4-6
June 25-28 Mammals Ages 6-12
July 2-5 Reptiles Ages 6-12
July 9-12 Owls Ages 6-12
July 23-26 Insects Ages 6-12
July 30-August 2 Bats Ages 6-12
Friday Evening Sessions
Cost is $20 per session ($18 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Bring a brown bag supper.
Friday evenings 5:00-8:00pm
May 18 Roadrunners Ages 6-12 picture of turtle
May 25 Beavers Ages 6-12
June 1 Ducks and Geese Ages 5-10
June 8 Frogs and Toads Ages 6-12
June 15 Turtles and Lizards Ages 6-12
June 29 Raccoons Ages 6-12
July 6 Snakes Ages 6-12
July 13 Owls Ages 6-12
July 20 Coyotes Ages 6-12
July 27 Insects Ages 6-12 picture of crow
August 3 BATS
time: 5:30-8:30 Ages 6-12
August 10 Skunks Ages 6-12
August 17 Crows and Ravens Ages 6-12
August 24 Awesome Ants Ages 5-10
August 31 Porcupines Ages 6-12
September 7 Predators Ages 6-12
September 14 Animals Underground Ages 6-12
Please note:
1. Classes will be held regardless of weather.
2. Parents and/or siblings, unless registered, cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.
Refund Policy:
1. Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.
2. Transfers from one class to another need to be made five (5) days before class begins.
3. If a last minute cancellation has to be made, please find a child who can attend in your child's absence. No refunds can be given unless notified five (5) days before class. If the new child does not have a waiver on file, fill one out at the time of the class.
4. If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins and a refund will be given.
5. Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks. No refunds can be given after the five day cut off.
Enroll now!
Credit cards are accepted for phone-in registration.
Mail-in registration with a personal check is also available.
Call 344-7240 for information.
Please register at least five days before each session.
Classes may be cancelled or expanded based upon enrollment!
A 2006 liability waiver is required.
Waivers must be returned by mail, delivered to the Nature Center, or faxed to 505-344-4505 before the first day of class.
No refunds or transfers within five days of class. (You may send a substitute for your child.)
Registration hot-button Registration procedures, forms, parent information, and a printable flyer for the Summer 2007 schedule.
Albuquerque:NM Homeschool Community Swap/Sale Curriculum Faire II
This is FREE FREE FREE, well except for the curriculum, although we all have free boxes and those are fun to go through! Reservations will be taken online only so please email me and if you have questions feel free to ask. We should have about 30 tables and we will have a better arrangement than the first one, learning experiences go a long way lol and the tables will be set up ahead of time! New rule will be if you want a certain spot you need to come early as I will not reserve tables for individuals! If you want to reserve a table now is the time to do so here are the reservations I have so far:
Tina B.
Fundamentals Gym
Chris T.
Lindsay G.
Jessica D.
Teresa L.
Kelly T.
Margo R.
Tami G.
Tabbi O.
If you wish to cancel your reservation that is ok as there is no charge! BUT please do so in a timely manner so I can take someone off a waiting list and ONLY those who have reserved a space will be able to have a table! Please feel free to advertise this around to whomever might be interested! New homeschoolers or those thinking about it in the fall would be welcome to come and just chat with the variety of homeschoolers that will be available! Get the word out!--Take care, Tabitha Orr
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
1. To help sign people in at the door (just making sure they sign a sheet for the community center purposes, numbers of attendees, etc.)
2. Kids, craft table (to gather supplies and bring them, not necessarily staff all day as they should be able to craft on their own)
3. Snacks and drinks (to gather supplies from other members, etc. and just set it up, again not something that needs to be staffed all day)
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New Mexico Homeschool Community Swap/Sale
Curriculum Faire II
Friday, May 25th, 2007
9:00AM-2PM
(this allows for set-up and clean-up time)
Taylor Ranch Community Center
http://www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/TaylorRanchCommunityCenter.html
Interested in homeschooling? Looking for fresh books or ideas on a topic? Just want to network? Meet teachers or homeschool friendly businesses or just want something to do on Friday?! Come on in and find good deals and great members of our community and it is FREE to Enter!
I will update as it gets closer if there are going to be any vendors, teachers or local businesses available! If you have a business or know someone who might want to come and set up on a table even if only for a couple of hours please give them this information. If you have a business and want to sell your used materials please reserve a table!
You MUST have registered to get a spot and all tables have been spoken for at this time. For questions please contact Tabitha Orr (NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com ) ONLY registered participants will be allowed to swap and sell. Registrants are responsible for their own money and neither the community center nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between the buyer and seller. Should any issues arise neither myself nor the Taylor Ranch Community center are to be held liable.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are allowed but they must be monitored (there are no areas to run around without parents supervision for the younger kids) and can not be let to roam the halls or use the facilities without parents' permission. The policy of children being supervised by parents and all community center rules and regulations must be respected by all participants or you and/or your children may be asked to leave.( Please contact the community center to see what activities they have available for the older kids and what their regulations are for use). There are not many places for the youngest kids but there is a park across the street at Mariposa Park but you must make your own arrangements for this.
Please let's make this swap/sale as good as good as the last one, we are representing our community! Feel free to pass along this email to anyone that might be interested!
Tina B.
Fundamentals Gym
Chris T.
Lindsay G.
Jessica D.
Teresa L.
Kelly T.
Margo R.
Tami G.
Tabbi O.
If you wish to cancel your reservation that is ok as there is no charge! BUT please do so in a timely manner so I can take someone off a waiting list and ONLY those who have reserved a space will be able to have a table! Please feel free to advertise this around to whomever might be interested! New homeschoolers or those thinking about it in the fall would be welcome to come and just chat with the variety of homeschoolers that will be available! Get the word out!--Take care, Tabitha Orr
####################################################################################################
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
1. To help sign people in at the door (just making sure they sign a sheet for the community center purposes, numbers of attendees, etc.)
2. Kids, craft table (to gather supplies and bring them, not necessarily staff all day as they should be able to craft on their own)
3. Snacks and drinks (to gather supplies from other members, etc. and just set it up, again not something that needs to be staffed all day)
###########################################################################################################
New Mexico Homeschool Community Swap/Sale
Curriculum Faire II
Friday, May 25th, 2007
9:00AM-2PM
(this allows for set-up and clean-up time)
Taylor Ranch Community Center
http://www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/TaylorRanchCommunityCenter.html
Interested in homeschooling? Looking for fresh books or ideas on a topic? Just want to network? Meet teachers or homeschool friendly businesses or just want something to do on Friday?! Come on in and find good deals and great members of our community and it is FREE to Enter!
I will update as it gets closer if there are going to be any vendors, teachers or local businesses available! If you have a business or know someone who might want to come and set up on a table even if only for a couple of hours please give them this information. If you have a business and want to sell your used materials please reserve a table!
You MUST have registered to get a spot and all tables have been spoken for at this time. For questions please contact Tabitha Orr (NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com ) ONLY registered participants will be allowed to swap and sell. Registrants are responsible for their own money and neither the community center nor myself are responsible for any issues with any transaction, that is between the buyer and seller. Should any issues arise neither myself nor the Taylor Ranch Community center are to be held liable.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are allowed but they must be monitored (there are no areas to run around without parents supervision for the younger kids) and can not be let to roam the halls or use the facilities without parents' permission. The policy of children being supervised by parents and all community center rules and regulations must be respected by all participants or you and/or your children may be asked to leave.( Please contact the community center to see what activities they have available for the older kids and what their regulations are for use). There are not many places for the youngest kids but there is a park across the street at Mariposa Park but you must make your own arrangements for this.
Please let's make this swap/sale as good as good as the last one, we are representing our community! Feel free to pass along this email to anyone that might be interested!
REMINDER RSVP,Community Support Night-Meet Dr. Cotter RightStart Math
f you are planning on attending this night please RSVP because we already have a number of teacher and parents who have signed up to attend as this is being advertised through the RightStart Math website and email list that they maintain! Also, next month our topic will be "Homeschooling with Lapbooking and Notebooking" learn more about what these are and the creative ways you can fit them into your homeschooling! If you have any questions please email me and feel free to pass this on to anyone interested!--Take care, Tabbi
New Mexico Home School Community Support Night
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Topic this month: MATH! What non-traditional ways does your family use to teach math?
Special Presentation: Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc., http://www.alabacus.com
Activities for Learning, Inc. is the company bringing the AL Abacus to the children of the world. From her Montessori classroom, Dr. Joan A. Cotter created the unique double-sided AL Abacus. The Activities for the AL Abacus was written as she explored the wonderful uses for the new manipulative. Later while working on her doctorate in mathematics education, she wrote the first lessons using the AL Abacus, which became the RightStart Mathematics curriculum available today.
This is a FREE monthly meeting for new and 'old' homeschoolers to come and discuss curriculums, great books, online resources, frustrations, share ideas or projects, provide shoulders to cry on, and just in general be there for the joyful process that is homeschooling. Teachers welcome!
Adults Only! 6:30-8:30PM
RSVP's Required: Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 or NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
Location: Title Wave Books
1408 Eubank NE in the Princess Jeanne Shopping Center at the corner of Eubank and Constitution
http://www.titlewavebooks.com/ 505-294-9495
Shop that evening and get 15% off your purchases using cash, check, charge, excludes trade credit.
Meet with other members of our growing community,see curriculum, resources and learn about the many ways of homeschooling that others are using! Find something that fits YOUR family!
Bring your favorite books and/or curriculums so that we can have a variety. Please put your name in every book you bring to avoid any confusion! Bring paper and pencils as there are always great websites, ideas and books floating around that you will just want to write down!
Snacks and drinks are welcome but not required!
Also available from fellow homeschool mom: Amy Holston, Independent Consultant,
(505) 715-0103 www.buildingsmartkids.com , Bright Minds the Critical Thinking Co. at home!
New Mexico Home School Community Support Night
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Topic this month: MATH! What non-traditional ways does your family use to teach math?
Special Presentation: Joan A. Cotter, Ph.D., RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc., http://www.alabacus.com
Activities for Learning, Inc. is the company bringing the AL Abacus to the children of the world. From her Montessori classroom, Dr. Joan A. Cotter created the unique double-sided AL Abacus. The Activities for the AL Abacus was written as she explored the wonderful uses for the new manipulative. Later while working on her doctorate in mathematics education, she wrote the first lessons using the AL Abacus, which became the RightStart Mathematics curriculum available today.
This is a FREE monthly meeting for new and 'old' homeschoolers to come and discuss curriculums, great books, online resources, frustrations, share ideas or projects, provide shoulders to cry on, and just in general be there for the joyful process that is homeschooling. Teachers welcome!
Adults Only! 6:30-8:30PM
RSVP's Required: Tabitha Orr, 792-4110 or NMHomeschoolCommunityUpdates@gmail.com
Location: Title Wave Books
1408 Eubank NE in the Princess Jeanne Shopping Center at the corner of Eubank and Constitution
http://www.titlewavebooks.com/ 505-294-9495
Shop that evening and get 15% off your purchases using cash, check, charge, excludes trade credit.
Meet with other members of our growing community,see curriculum, resources and learn about the many ways of homeschooling that others are using! Find something that fits YOUR family!
Bring your favorite books and/or curriculums so that we can have a variety. Please put your name in every book you bring to avoid any confusion! Bring paper and pencils as there are always great websites, ideas and books floating around that you will just want to write down!
Snacks and drinks are welcome but not required!
Also available from fellow homeschool mom: Amy Holston, Independent Consultant,
(505) 715-0103 www.buildingsmartkids.com , Bright Minds the Critical Thinking Co. at home!
Albuquerque:Once Upon - ShortStoriesonStageforSouthBroadway
There is an attachment but I have cut and pasted it into the email also!--Tabbi
Hi Tabbi,
The Director of Once Upon a Theatre called me and asked me to pass this on to the homeschooling community. There are two shows, both free, but people need to call for reservations.
Thanks for passing on the information!
Hope you all are well.
Liz and Sam
ONCE UPON A THEATRE
AND
SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER
PRESENT
Featuring Stories by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter)
and
Saki (H. H. Munro)
April 24, 2007
10:00 am and 1:00 pm
These free performances are made possible by the
CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE’S URBAN ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND
For reservations – Please call SBCC at 848-1320
Hi Tabbi,
The Director of Once Upon a Theatre called me and asked me to pass this on to the homeschooling community. There are two shows, both free, but people need to call for reservations.
Thanks for passing on the information!
Hope you all are well.
Liz and Sam
ONCE UPON A THEATRE
AND
SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER
PRESENT
Featuring Stories by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter)
and
Saki (H. H. Munro)
April 24, 2007
10:00 am and 1:00 pm
These free performances are made possible by the
CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE’S URBAN ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND
For reservations – Please call SBCC at 848-1320
Los Alamos: CareerResCtr Update from LAHS-4/16
From the Los Alamos Yahoo Group:
Test Dates and Deadlines
May 5 SAT at LAHS, standby
June 2 SAT at LAHS, 4/27 regular deadline
http://www.collegeboard.com
June 9 ACT at LAHS, 5/4 regular deadline
http://www.actstudent.org
The June dates are the last test administrations until October.
On Campus
NMSU will make its final visit of the school year this Friday, April 20, from 10:00 – 11:00.
Scholarships
The Los Alamos Golf Association reminds seniots that there is still time to apply for the scholarship, which has just received an extra infusion of $1K to disburse this year. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is still accepting applications for the approximately $6K it has available this year.
NM Athletic Directors Association Scholarship applications are due back to Mr. Abney no later than Friday morning.
Summer Art Internships at Fuller Lodge
This opportunity is still open, applications available in the Career Center. Juniors and seniors who have an interest in art, enjoy working with kids, and would like to get some gallery experience, should consider applying.
Summer Activities and Employment
The YMCA, Juvenile Justice Board, and the Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone to check out their website; their flyer is attached.
--
Edwina Lieb
Advisement/Career Center
Los Alamos High School
1300 Diamond Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505.663.2595 (ph) 505.662.6846 (fax)
Test Dates and Deadlines
May 5 SAT at LAHS, standby
June 2 SAT at LAHS, 4/27 regular deadline
http://www.collegeboard.com
June 9 ACT at LAHS, 5/4 regular deadline
http://www.actstudent.org
The June dates are the last test administrations until October.
On Campus
NMSU will make its final visit of the school year this Friday, April 20, from 10:00 – 11:00.
Scholarships
The Los Alamos Golf Association reminds seniots that there is still time to apply for the scholarship, which has just received an extra infusion of $1K to disburse this year. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is still accepting applications for the approximately $6K it has available this year.
NM Athletic Directors Association Scholarship applications are due back to Mr. Abney no later than Friday morning.
Summer Art Internships at Fuller Lodge
This opportunity is still open, applications available in the Career Center. Juniors and seniors who have an interest in art, enjoy working with kids, and would like to get some gallery experience, should consider applying.
Summer Activities and Employment
The YMCA, Juvenile Justice Board, and the Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone to check out their website; their flyer is attached.
--
Edwina Lieb
Advisement/Career Center
Los Alamos High School
1300 Diamond Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
505.663.2595 (ph) 505.662.6846 (fax)
Albuquerque: Tour of the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Reply to the thread included in this email, you do not have to be a
member of the HomeLearners to use the forum or go on this field trip
just register as a user of the forum to respond.--Tabbi
***********************************************************************************
Tabbi,
The link to the National Hispanic Cultural Center thread in the
Albuquerque HomeLearners Public Forum is:
http://www.abqhomelearners.org/forum29/1243.html
There are only 4 spots left in the "younger" group, but only 2 (1
adult 1 child) are signed up for the older group. So what I'm
initially hoping for is to get more older group participants, or we
may just have 2 mixed groups.
Thanks for your help!
-Julie
Join us for a tour of the National Hispanic Cultural Center on
Tuesday, April 24th at 10AM!
We will have two docents and will be able to divide our group into two
so that one tour will be aimed at a younger level (preschool through
2nd grade) and the other at an older level (3rd grade through 12 yrs).
The two groups will then meet up at the end. As I'm sure most
parents will want to take the tour with their younger children, we
just need to make sure we have 1 adult per seven kids with the older
group. There is a limit of 20 participants per group. Adults are
counted as participants.
The Tour Director has the following requests:
Bring your own notebook.
Please bring a pencil (not pens).
No food or drink in the museum.
No photo taking in the museum.
The Center is located at 1701 4th St SW, 87102 246-2261
LOCATION
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is located at the Intersection
of 4th Street SW and Avenida César Chávez (Bridge Street).
DIRECTIONS
From I-25, exit Avenida César Chávez, follow west over railroad
tracks, to 4th Street Parking lot entrance on César Chávez.
From Downtown, follow 4th Street south to Avenida
César Chávez. Parking accessible from 4th Street.
member of the HomeLearners to use the forum or go on this field trip
just register as a user of the forum to respond.--Tabbi
***********************************************************************************
Tabbi,
The link to the National Hispanic Cultural Center thread in the
Albuquerque HomeLearners Public Forum is:
http://www.abqhomelearners.org/forum29/1243.html
There are only 4 spots left in the "younger" group, but only 2 (1
adult 1 child) are signed up for the older group. So what I'm
initially hoping for is to get more older group participants, or we
may just have 2 mixed groups.
Thanks for your help!
-Julie
Join us for a tour of the National Hispanic Cultural Center on
Tuesday, April 24th at 10AM!
We will have two docents and will be able to divide our group into two
so that one tour will be aimed at a younger level (preschool through
2nd grade) and the other at an older level (3rd grade through 12 yrs).
The two groups will then meet up at the end. As I'm sure most
parents will want to take the tour with their younger children, we
just need to make sure we have 1 adult per seven kids with the older
group. There is a limit of 20 participants per group. Adults are
counted as participants.
The Tour Director has the following requests:
Bring your own notebook.
Please bring a pencil (not pens).
No food or drink in the museum.
No photo taking in the museum.
The Center is located at 1701 4th St SW, 87102 246-2261
LOCATION
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is located at the Intersection
of 4th Street SW and Avenida César Chávez (Bridge Street).
DIRECTIONS
From I-25, exit Avenida César Chávez, follow west over railroad
tracks, to 4th Street Parking lot entrance on César Chávez.
From Downtown, follow 4th Street south to Avenida
César Chávez. Parking accessible from 4th Street.
Pizza Hut Book It for 07-08
Updated Info: The individual family page is here (click Individual Homeschool):
http://bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp
What they are calling a roster is just a list of those eligible in your family.
Pizza Hut's Book-It Program is taking registrations for the 07-08 school year. Children in grades K-6 can earn free personal pizzas each month for meeting their reading goals. It looks like they are no longer allowing individual families to register, but require a homeschool group liason to do it.
http://bookitprogram.com/enrollment/group_hs.asp
General info about Book It:
http://bookitprogram.com/default.asp
http://bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp
What they are calling a roster is just a list of those eligible in your family.
Pizza Hut's Book-It Program is taking registrations for the 07-08 school year. Children in grades K-6 can earn free personal pizzas each month for meeting their reading goals. It looks like they are no longer allowing individual families to register, but require a homeschool group liason to do it.
http://bookitprogram.com/enrollment/group_hs.asp
General info about Book It:
http://bookitprogram.com/default.asp
Conference: Core Knowledge in CO Springs
If you use any of the Core Knowledge Materials or even 'What Your ___ Needs to Know' Series this might be a really good conference and the drive is not that bad.--Tabbi
Core Knowledge Conference Road Trip
Watch your mail for more information about our
FIRST EVER
Core Knowledge Regional Conference
THIS YEAR
November 9-10, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
email: conference@coreknowledge.org phone: 434-977-7550 web: http://www.coreknowledge.org
Core Knowledge Conference Road Trip
Watch your mail for more information about our
FIRST EVER
Core Knowledge Regional Conference
THIS YEAR
November 9-10, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
email: conference@coreknowledge.org phone: 434-977-7550 web: http://www.coreknowledge.org
Monday, April 16, 2007
OT: Free Wood from Homeschool Business
FREE WOOD!!!!!!
A Homeschool family run tree business, has wood for free!!!!! You will need to respond at fullhousewithsix@aol.com, and be put on a list. You will be called to pick up the wood, of which you will need to haul yourself as well as cut/split yourself. We will help load from the different job sites that we call you about.
Please contact Lisa at the above email address, I need name, first and last, and phone numbers, preferably home and cells. I
f you are interested in getting on the list for free wood, email me.
Lisa
A Homeschool family run tree business, has wood for free!!!!! You will need to respond at fullhousewithsix@aol.com, and be put on a list. You will be called to pick up the wood, of which you will need to haul yourself as well as cut/split yourself. We will help load from the different job sites that we call you about.
Please contact Lisa at the above email address, I need name, first and last, and phone numbers, preferably home and cells. I
f you are interested in getting on the list for free wood, email me.
Lisa
Corrales: Violin Instruction Program, Ages 5 and up
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Resources-Viewable by Public > Music Instruction
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-16 01:16:11
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=934
Violin Lessons Ages 5-HS
I have started a new violin program at the Cottonwood Montessori School in
Corrales (a mile north of Alameda and Coors). The program is not limited to
the Montessori students and I'd love to see homeschooled children also
become involved. I teach all levels from age five through High School.
Each student receives one private lesson per week. For the young ones I
offer a private as well as group lesson each week. I am inviting interested
children to join a new class in August. It is a wonderful opportunity to
learn music in a city with a very well established youth symphony orchestra
program, which is also an excellent venue to socialize with other children.
Parents who are interested can contact me at 505-254-7551. Anybody is
welcome to come and observe our group classes/concerts and to see if it
would be something they would be interested in for their children.
Sincerely,
Maria Stefanova
Resources-Viewable by Public > Music Instruction
===========================================================================
From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-04-16 01:16:11
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=934
Violin Lessons Ages 5-HS
I have started a new violin program at the Cottonwood Montessori School in
Corrales (a mile north of Alameda and Coors). The program is not limited to
the Montessori students and I'd love to see homeschooled children also
become involved. I teach all levels from age five through High School.
Each student receives one private lesson per week. For the young ones I
offer a private as well as group lesson each week. I am inviting interested
children to join a new class in August. It is a wonderful opportunity to
learn music in a city with a very well established youth symphony orchestra
program, which is also an excellent venue to socialize with other children.
Parents who are interested can contact me at 505-254-7551. Anybody is
welcome to come and observe our group classes/concerts and to see if it
would be something they would be interested in for their children.
Sincerely,
Maria Stefanova
Deadline Extended, Asthma Poster and Mascot contests
The poster contest deadline has been extended to April 25th. All posters must be received by April 25th. I'd love to see some homeschooler entries!
As far as the mascot contest, we need homeschool representation. This can be a great project for any homeschool group.
--
Gerri Rivers
-
> There are four attachments to this email, I have cut and pasted them
> into the body of the email separated by asterisks, if your group does
> not accept attachments and you are interested please email me and I
> will mail them to you individually. Enjoy!--Tabbi
> *****************************************************************************
>
> Just a reminder...
>
> The deadline date for the Asthma Awareness Month poster and mascot
> contests for youth is rapidly approaching. Please pass along this
> information. We really could use some homeschool representation!!!!!!
> This is a great opportunity. Don't let this one pass you by.
>
> I have attached the info in PDF format. >
> --
> Gerri Rivers
>
>
> *************************************************************************
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Asthma Awareness Mascot Contest!
> We need a mascot for asthma awareness raising efforts across the State
> of New Mexico and we want your help!
> Follow these guidelines for the mascot contest, and you could win …
> PARTICIPANTS:
> New Mexican Youth (Grades 9-12)
> Up to 8 individuals from the same organization may work on a mascot
> and enter as a team.
> THEME: The mascot should represent the positive aspects of asthma.
> These aspects include: good asthma control &
> management, avoiding triggers, physical activity &asthma, and
> medication adherence.
> CONTEST GUIDELINES:
> 1. All entries m ust be received at the address listed below by no
> later than April 25, 2007.
> 2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning
> Committee Members and/or selected
> designees.
> 3. The winning entry will receive the following:
> Interact with Orbit (Albuquerque Isotopes mascot) during the game
> Organization: Special Gift Pack
> Each Team Member:Gift certificates and/ or prizes from area
> businesses, and a ticket to the game
> 4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be
> used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
> Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants.
> They will be displayed at the
> Albuquerque Isotopes game on May 12, 2007. The organization name,
> first names of participants, and city
> will be posted along with all entries.
> 5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winne rs will be
> contacted both by phone and by email.
> 6. The winning entry will be used as the Asthma Awareness mascot.
> 7. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed
> registration form. Please mail all entries to:
> Asthma Allies, LLC.
> Asthma Mascot Contest
> 6020 Maddux PL NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114
> MASCOT GUIDELINES:
> 1. The mascot should not be offensive to any group. It should not be
> anything ethnic or racial
> (e.g. Native American).
> 2. Expenses for construction should not be more than $500.00. Receipts
> for purchases should be
> kept to validate this.
> 3. Toxic or allergenic substances (animal hair, feathers) may not be
> used in the construction of
> the mascot. Mascot should be non-restrictive.
> 4. The mascot must be designed and constructed by a team of no more
> than 8 high school
> students. It ca nnot be professionally made.
> 5. The mascot may not be any existing mascot (e.g. Lobo, Wheezy,
> Bronchie, Puff). The work
> should be the original creation of the team.
> LABELING: The participant's organization name and contact information
> must be on the inside of the mascot entry.
> DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 25, 2007
> Page 2
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Submission Registration
> Deadline For Submission: April 25, 2007
> ORGANIZATION:
> CONTACT NAME:
> ADDRESS:
> PHONE:
> E-MAIL:
> PARTICIPANTS:
> In the space below, please provide a written description of your mascot.
>
> ******************************************************************************
>
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthm a Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Call for Creative Posters
> Students(Grades 1 – 8) are invited to create a poster to be used
> with-in the asthma awareness raising
> efforts across the State of New Mexico.
> PARTICIPANTS:
> New Mexican Youth (Grades 1-8)
> POSTER PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES:
> o Grades 1
> st
> – 3
> rd
> o Grades 4
> th
> – 5
> th
> o Grades 6
> th
> – 8
> th
> Individual entrants only– group or team entries not eligible
> One entry per student
> THEME: The poster should represent the positive aspects of asthma.
> These aspects include:good asthma control &
> management, avoiding triggers, physical activity & asthma, and
> medication adherence.
> CONTEST GUIDELINES:
> 1. All entries must be received at the ad dress listed below by no
> later than April 15, 2007.
> 2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning
> Committee Members and/or selected
> designees.
> 3. The winning entries for each participant category will receive the following:
> 1st
> Place:Gift Certificates and Prizes from area businesses, ticket to the
> Isotopes game on May 12th
> 2nd
> Place: Gift Certificates from area businesses, ticket to the Isotopes
> game on May 12th
> 3rd
> Place: Gift Basket, ticket to the Isotopes game on May 12th
> 4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be
> used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
> Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants.
> 5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winners will be
> contacted both by phone and by email.
> 6. The winning entry will be used as t he primary Asthma Awareness
> artwork for 2007.
> 7. All entries will be displayed at the Albuquerque Isotopes game on
> May 12, 2007. The student'sfirst name,
> and city will be posted along with all entries.
> 8. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed registration form.
> 9. Please mail all entries to:
> Asthma Allies, LLC.
> Asthma Poster Contest
> 6020 Maddux PL NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114
> POSTER GUIDELINES:
> 1. The poster should not be offensive to any group. It should not be
> anything ethnic or racial (e.g.
> Native American).
> 2. The poster size should not be larger than 14" X 17".
> 3. Only non-toxic or non-allergenic media may not be used.
> 4. The poster must be original and completely constructed by the student.
> 5. The poster can include photos and multimedia (3-D).
> LABELING:
> The name and contact informa tion of the entrant must be on the top,
> left-hand corner of the
> BACK of the submission. Submissions will NOT be returned and may be
> used in other asthma awareness
> raising efforts.
> DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 15, 2007
> Page 2
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Submission Registration
> Deadline For Submission: April 15, 2007
> NAME:
> AGE:
> GRADE:
> ADDRESS:
> PHONE:
> E-MAIL:
> PARENTAL PERMISSION:
> I have read the poster contest rules. I give permission for my child
> to participate in the
> poster contest.
> Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date:
> ________________
> In the space below, please provide a written description of your poster.
>
> ******** ************************************************************************
> **************
> Friends & Families
> Groups & Clubs
> Schools & Childcare Centers
> Businesses & Organizations
> The Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative would like to invite you to
> participate in Asthma & Allergy
> Awareness Day 2007 at Isotopes Stadium. The event will be held on
> Saturday May 12, 2007,
> staring with a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am (7:30 check-in).
> Join us to increase awareness about many health-related issues,
> provide asthma screenings, and
> encourage physical activity for youth and families. This is an
> all-ages, fun-filled event.
> For only $9.00 per person
> (register on the attached form)
> , enjoy
> activities such as:
> Fun Run/Walk (2.2 miles)
> Asthma Screenings & Lung Function Testing
> Lobos Baseball Game
& gt; Blood Drive
> Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies & alternative health)
> Meet & Greet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes
> Drawings for Prizes
> Games & Activities
> That evening, join us to watch the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma
> Rainers at 6:30pm. (Note: You
> must purchase your Isotopes game tickets seperately from the
> Albuquerque Isotopes box office).
> See you at Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007!
> For More Information:
> Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative
> Phone: 505.259.6277
> asthmaallies@comcast.net
>
> ********************************************************************************
> ************
>
> For Registration & More Information, Call: 259-6277
> ASTHMA ALLIES
> LLC
> CERTIFIED ASTHMA EDUCATORS
> Youcan breathe easy—We're here tohelp!
> Community Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair
> Albuquerque Isotopes Park
> 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
> (7:30 am Check-in)
> $9.00 Pre-Registration (includes T-shirt & ticket to 12PM Lobos game)
> Activities!
> Meet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes!!!!
> Asthma Screenings -New Mexico Allergy Society
> Lung Function Testing - New Mexico Society for Respiratory Care
> Blood Drive - United Blood Services
> Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies, alternative health)
> Health Information -over 30 exhibitors!
> Drawings for Prizes!
> Games & Fun for All Ages!
> Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day
> I n
> Albuquerque
> Asthma Night with the Isotopes
> - Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers
> - Game Time 7:05 PM
> o Meet the NEW Asthma Awareness Mascot!
> o View the winning poster contest entries
>
As far as the mascot contest, we need homeschool representation. This can be a great project for any homeschool group.
--
Gerri Rivers
-
> There are four attachments to this email, I have cut and pasted them
> into the body of the email separated by asterisks, if your group does
> not accept attachments and you are interested please email me and I
> will mail them to you individually. Enjoy!--Tabbi
> *****************************************************************************
>
> Just a reminder...
>
> The deadline date for the Asthma Awareness Month poster and mascot
> contests for youth is rapidly approaching. Please pass along this
> information. We really could use some homeschool representation!!!!!!
> This is a great opportunity. Don't let this one pass you by.
>
> I have attached the info in PDF format. >
> --
> Gerri Rivers
>
>
> *************************************************************************
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Asthma Awareness Mascot Contest!
> We need a mascot for asthma awareness raising efforts across the State
> of New Mexico and we want your help!
> Follow these guidelines for the mascot contest, and you could win …
> PARTICIPANTS:
> New Mexican Youth (Grades 9-12)
> Up to 8 individuals from the same organization may work on a mascot
> and enter as a team.
> THEME: The mascot should represent the positive aspects of asthma.
> These aspects include: good asthma control &
> management, avoiding triggers, physical activity &asthma, and
> medication adherence.
> CONTEST GUIDELINES:
> 1. All entries m ust be received at the address listed below by no
> later than April 25, 2007.
> 2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning
> Committee Members and/or selected
> designees.
> 3. The winning entry will receive the following:
> Interact with Orbit (Albuquerque Isotopes mascot) during the game
> Organization: Special Gift Pack
> Each Team Member:Gift certificates and/ or prizes from area
> businesses, and a ticket to the game
> 4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be
> used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
> Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants.
> They will be displayed at the
> Albuquerque Isotopes game on May 12, 2007. The organization name,
> first names of participants, and city
> will be posted along with all entries.
> 5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winne rs will be
> contacted both by phone and by email.
> 6. The winning entry will be used as the Asthma Awareness mascot.
> 7. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed
> registration form. Please mail all entries to:
> Asthma Allies, LLC.
> Asthma Mascot Contest
> 6020 Maddux PL NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114
> MASCOT GUIDELINES:
> 1. The mascot should not be offensive to any group. It should not be
> anything ethnic or racial
> (e.g. Native American).
> 2. Expenses for construction should not be more than $500.00. Receipts
> for purchases should be
> kept to validate this.
> 3. Toxic or allergenic substances (animal hair, feathers) may not be
> used in the construction of
> the mascot. Mascot should be non-restrictive.
> 4. The mascot must be designed and constructed by a team of no more
> than 8 high school
> students. It ca nnot be professionally made.
> 5. The mascot may not be any existing mascot (e.g. Lobo, Wheezy,
> Bronchie, Puff). The work
> should be the original creation of the team.
> LABELING: The participant's organization name and contact information
> must be on the inside of the mascot entry.
> DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 25, 2007
> Page 2
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Submission Registration
> Deadline For Submission: April 25, 2007
> ORGANIZATION:
> CONTACT NAME:
> ADDRESS:
> PHONE:
> E-MAIL:
> PARTICIPANTS:
> In the space below, please provide a written description of your mascot.
>
> ******************************************************************************
>
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthm a Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Call for Creative Posters
> Students(Grades 1 – 8) are invited to create a poster to be used
> with-in the asthma awareness raising
> efforts across the State of New Mexico.
> PARTICIPANTS:
> New Mexican Youth (Grades 1-8)
> POSTER PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES:
> o Grades 1
> st
> – 3
> rd
> o Grades 4
> th
> – 5
> th
> o Grades 6
> th
> – 8
> th
> Individual entrants only– group or team entries not eligible
> One entry per student
> THEME: The poster should represent the positive aspects of asthma.
> These aspects include:good asthma control &
> management, avoiding triggers, physical activity & asthma, and
> medication adherence.
> CONTEST GUIDELINES:
> 1. All entries must be received at the ad dress listed below by no
> later than April 15, 2007.
> 2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning
> Committee Members and/or selected
> designees.
> 3. The winning entries for each participant category will receive the following:
> 1st
> Place:Gift Certificates and Prizes from area businesses, ticket to the
> Isotopes game on May 12th
> 2nd
> Place: Gift Certificates from area businesses, ticket to the Isotopes
> game on May 12th
> 3rd
> Place: Gift Basket, ticket to the Isotopes game on May 12th
> 4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be
> used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
> Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants.
> 5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winners will be
> contacted both by phone and by email.
> 6. The winning entry will be used as t he primary Asthma Awareness
> artwork for 2007.
> 7. All entries will be displayed at the Albuquerque Isotopes game on
> May 12, 2007. The student'sfirst name,
> and city will be posted along with all entries.
> 8. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed registration form.
> 9. Please mail all entries to:
> Asthma Allies, LLC.
> Asthma Poster Contest
> 6020 Maddux PL NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114
> POSTER GUIDELINES:
> 1. The poster should not be offensive to any group. It should not be
> anything ethnic or racial (e.g.
> Native American).
> 2. The poster size should not be larger than 14" X 17".
> 3. Only non-toxic or non-allergenic media may not be used.
> 4. The poster must be original and completely constructed by the student.
> 5. The poster can include photos and multimedia (3-D).
> LABELING:
> The name and contact informa tion of the entrant must be on the top,
> left-hand corner of the
> BACK of the submission. Submissions will NOT be returned and may be
> used in other asthma awareness
> raising efforts.
> DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 15, 2007
> Page 2
> May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
> ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
> Submission Registration
> Deadline For Submission: April 15, 2007
> NAME:
> AGE:
> GRADE:
> ADDRESS:
> PHONE:
> E-MAIL:
> PARENTAL PERMISSION:
> I have read the poster contest rules. I give permission for my child
> to participate in the
> poster contest.
> Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date:
> ________________
> In the space below, please provide a written description of your poster.
>
> ******** ************************************************************************
> **************
> Friends & Families
> Groups & Clubs
> Schools & Childcare Centers
> Businesses & Organizations
> The Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative would like to invite you to
> participate in Asthma & Allergy
> Awareness Day 2007 at Isotopes Stadium. The event will be held on
> Saturday May 12, 2007,
> staring with a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am (7:30 check-in).
> Join us to increase awareness about many health-related issues,
> provide asthma screenings, and
> encourage physical activity for youth and families. This is an
> all-ages, fun-filled event.
> For only $9.00 per person
> (register on the attached form)
> , enjoy
> activities such as:
> Fun Run/Walk (2.2 miles)
> Asthma Screenings & Lung Function Testing
> Lobos Baseball Game
& gt; Blood Drive
> Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies & alternative health)
> Meet & Greet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes
> Drawings for Prizes
> Games & Activities
> That evening, join us to watch the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma
> Rainers at 6:30pm. (Note: You
> must purchase your Isotopes game tickets seperately from the
> Albuquerque Isotopes box office).
> See you at Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007!
> For More Information:
> Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative
> Phone: 505.259.6277
> asthmaallies@comcast.net
>
> ********************************************************************************
> ************
>
> For Registration & More Information, Call: 259-6277
> ASTHMA ALLIES
> LLC
> CERTIFIED ASTHMA EDUCATORS
> Youcan breathe easy—We're here tohelp!
> Community Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair
> Albuquerque Isotopes Park
> 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
> (7:30 am Check-in)
> $9.00 Pre-Registration (includes T-shirt & ticket to 12PM Lobos game)
> Activities!
> Meet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes!!!!
> Asthma Screenings -New Mexico Allergy Society
> Lung Function Testing - New Mexico Society for Respiratory Care
> Blood Drive - United Blood Services
> Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies, alternative health)
> Health Information -over 30 exhibitors!
> Drawings for Prizes!
> Games & Fun for All Ages!
> Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day
> I n
> Albuquerque
> Asthma Night with the Isotopes
> - Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers
> - Game Time 7:05 PM
> o Meet the NEW Asthma Awareness Mascot!
> o View the winning poster contest entries
>
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